Penn's Cave is considered a haunted location due to the tragic legend of Nita-nee, a Seneca maiden, and her forbidden love, Malachi Boyer, a French trapper. After running away together, they were captured, and Malachi was thrown into Penn's Cave. The site is rumored to be haunted by his ghost, with visitors and ghost hunters reporting unexplainable phenomena such as disembodied voices, strange sounds, and apparitions. Visit PA lists it as one of Pennsylvania's haunted places, and the cave hosts spooky lantern tours during the Halloween season. The Legend of Nita-nee and Malachi: A Seneca Indian maiden named Nita-nee fell in love with a French trapper, Malachi Boyer. Forbidden to marry, the couple ran away but were eventually captured. Malachi Boyer was thrown into Penn's Cave. His spirit is said to haunt the cave, with some believing his cries or other unusual sounds are his tormented spirit. Visitors and ghost hunters have reported hearing female voices, Native-American languages, and heavy breathing. There have also been sightings of strange visions during paranormal investigations. Reports also include unusual occurrences, like wooden seats falling, suggesting the presence of Malachi's mischievous or angry spirit.