The Inspiration for 'Stranger Things' Came from an Unsolved Government Conspiracy

Go See It Yourself

The actual existence of the Montauk Project is still highly scrutinized to this day. Camp Hero has become a hot tourist attraction for those who want to get a closer look at the boarded-up facility. Despite the government’s denial of any unsavory activity being conducted there, the ground floor of the base has been cemented over, and the area surrounding the base is constantly surveyed. 

Visit, But Beware

Most of the grounds of Camp Hero operate as part of the Montauk State Park. However, armed guards stand around the fort during the day to make sure that nobody gets too curious when examining the entrance to the portion of the base that’s hidden underground. This kind of thing really makes you think, doesn’t it? It’s almost as if the government is hiding something in plain sight. Despite your obvious curiosity, it might be best to let government secrets remain the way they are. If not, you might end up like Garrett Graff…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.