Kirlybab,
What a wonderful set of suggestions. Especially #1. I'm always looking for ways to better arrange the information we have into ways that our members can best use it. So that's a great idea. Thanks!
As for #2, we actually do have that. Its the "Haunts" button on the top. Although it has not been populated much. I was hoping that more people would start really taking that on and starting to enter items into the searchable database. The database is even tied to a Layar application for iPhone and Android phones.
I would be tickled pink if perhaps 1-5 people would take it on themselves to start entering more of the haunted or active locations into the database.
This site is based on a methodology called crowd-sourcing. What that means is that we provide the structure, the means and the framework.. But the actual content is provided by everyone who uses it. Much similar to Wiki, Google, and many other global sourced databases, this GnH site also relies on the members to provide the knowledge. Although I'm more than willing to help, teach, and support anyone who wishes to learn... ...I do not proclaim myself an expert by any stretch of the word, I'm basically just another traveler in this dynamic learning experience.
Certainly keep the suggestions coming, I really love input. Without it I have no idea what the pulse of the membership wants. I accept positive and negative feedback equally, so never be afraid to speak your mind.
I'll start looking into your ideas shortly my friend!