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DESTINATION AMERICA LAUNCHES "THE HAUNTIST" BLOG, EXPLORING ALL THINGS CREEPY, SPOOKY, AND ODD

-- TheHauntist.com Ventures Beyond Destination America's Hit Paranormal Programming with Exclusive Online Content and Fan Engagement --

(Silver Spring, Md.) - Destination America announced today the launch of The Hauntist blog, a new online destination for paranormal investigation, entertainment and news about all things creepy, spooky, and odd. Available at TheHauntist.com, the blog serves as official companion to Destination America's supernatural programming headlined by hit series including PARANORMAL LOCKDOWN, MOUNTAIN MONSTERS, GHOST BROTHERS, HAUNTED COLLECTOR, and A HAUNTING.

The Hauntist is every paranormal fan's one-stop shop for the latest paranormal news and in-depth analysis from elite paranormal researchers and investigators. While on the go, fans also will be the first to learn about new original podcasts crafted around the scary storytelling tradition. In addition, exclusive online extensions to Destination America's supernatural programming will bring fans closer to their favorite shows with opportunities like live web-streamed events and Q&As hosted by a roster of all-star ghost hunters, monster chasers, and supernatural enthusiasts.

Additional content will include fan giveaways; exclusive feature stories; top-ten lists; and more. Fans will also have the opportunity to submit their own original content and take part in finding the answers to the world's spookiest mysteries and creepiest questions.

"The Hauntist is the ultimate companion to Destination America's paranormal programming, allowing viewers to go farther down the rabbit hole to learn more about the chilling stories and phenomena that fascinate them," said Jane Latman, general manager of Destination America. "Paranormal fans thrive on sharing their personal experiences, so we're excited to create an online campfire of sorts, where experts, enthusiasts, and fans alike can gather around to tell their stories, swap theories, and share evidence."

About Destination America

Destination America is the only network devoted to celebrating the people, places, and stories of the United States. The inclusive network targeting Adults 25-54 is available in 56 million homes, featuring unique original series like: Paranormal Lockdown, Mountain Monsters, Smoked, A Haunting, Buying Alaska, and more. For more information, please visit DestinationAmerica.com, facebook.com/DestinationAmerica, or twitter.com/DestAmerica. Destination America is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-tv programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.