Whether the protagonist is a Batsquatch, Skunk Ape, Mothman or Chupacabra, tales of mysterious creatures and unexplainable phenomena have been passed down generations. `Monsters and Mysteries in America' takes a trip across the US to reveal the most cryptic, frightening and brow-furrowing stories. Each hourlong episode focuses on a specific region and the lore of residents who claim to have encountered legendary monsters, ancient spirits or alien beings. With America's dense forests, desert grasslands, and hundreds of miles of uninhabitable wilderness, could it really house - or hide - so many mysterious creatures?