Located in southern New Jersey, Pine Barrens is more than just a forest. Forged from flames, it is home to stunted trees called “pygmy pines” that depend on fires to reproduce. The area is also known for swampy patches of peat and crumbling ruins of long-forgotten factories. And it was the location of one of the bloodiest mob hits in the history of HBO's
The Sopranos. Not only that, spirits are said to walk among its graveyards and ghost towns. But some believe an even more unusual resident lurks in those woods. Could something stranger and spookier also call the Pine Barrens home?
One group believes so. Known as the Devil Hunters, they search for the Jersey Devil, a mythical creature almost as popular as Bigfoot. It is said to have haunted the woods for more than 270 years. According to local legend, the Jersey Devil is a flying monster with an enormous wingspan, the face of a horse, bright red eyes and hooves.
