Bigfoot Sightings
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Bigfoot - My Neighbor?
I've never seen Bigfoot, but I live in a small town in the middle of a huge forest in Northern California, and there are people around here who say they've seen one. My town has businesses named after Bigfoot, statues of Bigfoot, and huge footprints painted on the sidewalks in front of a few businesses. Yet nobody here, until now, has put this information together, to try to prove or disprove the town's claim to fame.
During the past few years I've heard plenty of local Bigfoot stories, and have heard from people in other parts of the country who claim to have seen Bigfoot too. I've collected information on my blog, Bigfoot Sightings.
A special shout-out to friends who have found this page by clicking on the link in my Twitter profile! Thanks for coming by! I'm happy you're here!
Bigfoot - Myth or Misunderstood Monster?
The Little Grider Creek Sighting
...less than a mile from where I live.
In 2002 a teenager was driving his pickup truck on Highway 96, next to a bridge crossing Little Grider Creek. There, a large, dark creature crossed the road, standing erect on two feet. The teenager saw it for only a moment in the glare of his truck's headlights - and then it was gone, lost in darkness. He did not want to talk to anyone about this, but word got around town anyhow. A few years later I talked to a young man about Bigfoot. It turned out to be a friend of the person who had that sighting. He said they returned to the site the next day and found footprints in the area. When asked if they were anything like a Bigfoot footprint cast we had present, he said one word: "Bigger." Yellow Eyes
...less than a mile from Happy Camp.
In 2003 a woman saw a large, hairy creature near her yard. A forest fire burned nearby and she thought it could be a refugee from that conflagration. She left apples and other fruit for it. These disappeared while she wasn't watching - and she knew the creature took them. One day she turned to see the creature looking at her through her kitchen window. That window was almost ten feet off the ground. She got a good look at the hairy face, remembering that the eyes were yellow. Sighting Near China Point
...five miles east of Happy Camp.
A forest service employee on the way to work one morning saw a large, upright dark creature cross Highway 96 in front of her car. It then climbed a steep hill next to the road. At work she told a co-worker who decided to go back to the area to see if she could find any sign of the animal. Looking at the top of the hill, she saw a dark creature looking down at her. After a moment, it turned and disappeared into the woods. A Minister Saw It
...west of here, not far out of town.
In 2005 a tourist was driving through the Klamath River Valley when he thought he saw Bigfoot. He was still west of Happy Camp, driving toward our town, when he saw a large dark creature jump down onto the road from a hillside. It stood up and crossed the road in only two or three steps, then disappeared in the darkness. This was at about 10pm and everyone else in his car was sleeping. The man who had the sighting is the head minister for a large church in Southern California. Huge Bigfoot Footprint
...found on the same hill I live on.
In 2005 a man visiting from Southern California found a Bigfoot footprint on the other side of the hill I live on. He was in town as a volunteer for Bigfoot research. A woman on that side of the hill claimed that she'd seen Bigfoot in her yard. He found the footprint uphill from her in an isolated location. The photo shows the large Happy Camp Bigfoot print next to a much smaller Bigfoot print found in another location. Where Is Happy Camp?
...it's in the middle of the Klamath National Forest.
This photo is taken from the top of the Town Trail across the Klamath River and shows almost all of Happy Camp. See the river at the bottom of the picture?Lots of people think Happy Camp is just a campground. That's not true. We have lots of things here - including a market, high school, elementary school, clinic, card lock gas station, two restaurants, three motels, and the headquarters of the Karuk Tribe.
Happy Camp is a very small town - about 1200 people - in the middle of the Klamath National Forest in Northern California. The Klamath River runs through our town. We're 20 miles south of the Oregon border and in the summertime there's a road that takes us to Cave Junction, Oregon, only 40 miles north of here. That road is closed all winter. Yreka is 80 miles east - it takes two hours to get there on the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. Eureka is a three and one-half hour drive west of here. The Bigfoot Scenic Byway runs between Happy Camp and Willow Creek, where there's a Bigfoot museum.
Happy Camp employers include the school system, the US Forest Service, the Karuk Tribe, and a number of small businesses including the New 49'ers Gold Prospecting Club.
For more information about this town, see Happy Camp News.
Check out the Happy Camp Bigfoot statue...
John Green's Bigfoot Book
...just the facts!
John Green is a legend in the Bigfoot world. He was doing Bigfoot research in the Bluff Creek area long before Roger Patterson got there with his rented movie camera! Bluff Creek is about 50 miles west of Happy Camp.
Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us
Amazon Price: $34.94 (as of 05/30/2012)
This book takes you through the history of Bigfoot reporting from the perspective of an experienced newspaper reporter. John Green, wrote this in the 1970's and it is a CLASSIC that has withstood the test of time. If you really want to know about Bigfooting, this is a great place to start.
The Patterson Bigfoot Film
A lot of people mistakenly think that a man on his deathbed said this was a hoax, but that's not the truth. Patterson, who filmed this, said on his deathbed that this is an authentic film of an unknown bipedal creature. Here's a link for an in-depth explanation of pros and cons regarding the Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film.
The Hoopa Bigfoot Project
Hoopa is downriver from Happy Camp
The Hoopa Bigfoot Project
This links to my review of The Hoopa Project by David Paulides.
Linda at Bluff Creek Road - 2006
Bluff Creek
Bigfoot Evidence
Here's a list of elements Bigfoot researchers look for in Bigfoot reports, or in the field.
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Sightings.
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Footprints.
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Scent: pungent odor similar to skunk in intensity.
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Their voices: loud screams and howls. Some Bigfoot reports indicate they talk to one another with guttural grunts, squeaks and clicks. Compare with sounds at Bigfoot Sounds.Com.
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Rock throwing. Bears and cougars cannot throw rocks; Bigfoot can. This seems to be done to frighten people away rather than to harm them.
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Broken tree branches, or broken-off tops of small trees around six or more feet above the ground.
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Branch knocking: They are said to communicate by hitting trees with branches.
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Rock sounds: They are said to hit rocks together.
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Rock piles: They are said to leave boulders piled up, often near the ridges.
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Beds: Piles of leaves/pine needles, etc. have been found and claims made that these indicate Bigfoot bedding, sometimes with animal remains nearby.
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Shelters: Trees unnaturally bent into a dome shape could indicate a Bigfoot shelter.
Legend Meets Science
Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science
Amazon Price: $9.16 (as of 05/30/2012)
A priceless book. Don't leave home without it!
Articles on my blog, Bigfoot Sightings
Life in Bigfoot Country: Happy Camp, California
My life in Bigfoot country - and why I decided to more...2 points
Oak Knoll Ranger District, North of Seiad Valley
Bigfoot research exploration in the Oak Knoll Rang more...1 point
Texas: Bigfoot Sighting at the Neches River
Bigfoot interrupted a fishing trip to the Neches R more...1 point
Tony Martin and his Bigfoot Fossil Footprints
Tony Martin and the fossil Bigfoot footprints foun more...1 point
Cryptozoology - What Does The Word Mean?
Meaning of the word Cryptozoology. Cryptozoology i more...1 point
The Tobico Theory
The Tobico Theory claims that broken branches, oft more...1 point
Santa Cruz, California Bigfoot Sighting, 1999
There was a Bigfoot sighting in 1999 about a mile more...1 point
Theodore Roosevelt’s Bigfoot Story
President Theodore Roosevelt published this Bigfoo more...0 points
Possible Bigfoot Habitat Destroyed By Forest Fire
A forest fire destroyed what may have been an area more...0 points
Bigfoot Expedition Near Bend, Oregon
Matt Moneymaker's Bigfoot expedition in Oregon was more...0 points
Bigfoot Bones Hidden In Indonesian Cave, Islanders Say
Indonesian islanders claim a Bigfoot used to live more...0 points
Bigfoot Sightings Reported in the Bigfoot Buzz
Bigfoot sighting encounters by indigenous people a more...0 points
Bigfoot Are The Old People of the Forest
An article by Bart Nunnelly tells about Cherokee B more...0 points
History: Yeti Footprints Found in 1889
Long-ago report of Yeti Bigfoot in the Himalayan M more...0 points
Todd Standing Sounds Credible
Todd Standing says he has Bigfoot video footage an more...0 points
Bigfoot Video & Bigfoot Protection Petition
Todd Standing, his Bigfoot sighting in the Rocky M more...0 points
Should Bigfoot Researchers Care About Shape Shifting Reports?
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Mushmasta's Bigfoot Video
Could it have been.... Bigfoot?0 points
Dazed Bigfoot Crossed California Highway 101 During Fires
There was a Bigfoot sighting on CA Highway 101 dur more...0 points
Pennsylvania: Footprints Found In Luzerne County
Pennsylvania Bigfoot researcher, Scott Snook, foun more...0 points
Bigfoot News Room
The Bigfoot Sightings Bigfoot News feed is at Frie more...0 points
The Cost of Owning a Bigfoot
What would happen to a Bigfoot in captivity? How w more...0 points
Modoc National Forest Bigfoot Sighting - 1980s - Northern California
An early 1980s Bigfoot Sighting in the Modoc Natio more...0 points
Theodore Roosevelt’s Bigfoot Story
President Theodore Roosevelt published this Bigfoo more...0 points
Patty and Me - 2006 - Willow Creek Bigfoot Museum
Bigfoot Film Controversy and Journal
I haven't read the Bigfoot Film Controversy book yet, but I'm reading Christopher L. Murphy's more recent e-book, the Bigfoot Film Journal, which is a follow up. Murphy gives a detailed analysis of the Patterson Bigfoot film frame by frame, plus puts the creation of the film into historical context.
In his words from the foreward of The Bigfoot Film Journal:
"My supplement provides an overview of the filming story, twelve film-frame images, scientific reports on the film, and a section in which I address the allegation by Greg Long that Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin fabricated the film. . . . .
"In the course of events over many years, I have been of the opinion that we (the bigfoot community) need to put more on the table concerning the remarkable Patterson/Gimlin film. In other words, to move in closer and present and examine all of the circumstances and issues surrounding the film. In this way, we might be able to eliminate (or at least minimize) all of the criticism and skepticism that somehow evolves in the minds of journalists and others about the film.
"Here then, is everything I have gathered, neatly arranged and discussed, topic by topic." - Christopher L. Murphy
I can't find the Bigfoot Film Journal on Amazon but you can buy it from Hancock House Publishers as an e-book PDF or as an soft-cover print edition. This is expensive in print because there are lots of color pictures - almost every page is illustrated with photos, drawings or maps. It is quite attractive.
The Bigfoot Film Controversy
Amazon Price: $22.86 (as of 05/30/2012)
This book contains all of Roger Patterson's research, which was published years ago in 1966, in a book called Do Abominable Snowmen Really Exist. It also contains updates and other material by Christopher L. Murphy.
More about Bigfoot
Bigfoot Websites
- Bigfoot Sightings
- Bigfoot Sightings: Bigfoot research and Bigfoot sighting news, pictures, videos, research theories.
- Bigfoot Songs
- Songs and a blog about Bigfoot.
- Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
- Bigfoot field researchers resource site and sightings database.
- Bigfoot Encounters
- Massive research site for Bigfoot enthusiasts.
- Oregon Bigfoot
- Database of bigfoot and sasquatch sightings.
- North American Bigfoot Search
- A group seeking data about Bigfoot habits.
Bigfoot Message Forums
- Bigfoot Forums
- A great place to go to connect with other Sasquatch researchers.
- Bigfoot Discussion Board
- Message forum populated by BFRO researchers.
Read About Bigfoot Sightings
Bigfoot Casebook updated: Sightings And Encounters from 1818 to 2004
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
Your comments are WELCOME
...what do you think about Bigfoot?
Feel free to share your opinions . . .
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jennycalender
May 22, 2012 @ 4:55 pm | delete
- Wow, in depth research here, thanks for sharing! Big squatchin' fan here - hand in the air!
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surfer1969
May 12, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete
- Way to many sightings for them to not exist.But I'm thinking a primate we have yet to gathered data on.There was a giant ape that exist over 1000's of yrs ago that was supposed to be over 10 feet tall.That could be the same ape that survived being wipe out some how.I've yet to get a picture or a video of 1 myself or even see 1.
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82ndAirborneMedic
May 9, 2012 @ 9:22 pm | delete
- Very cool lens! I believe!
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stabforddeathrage
May 2, 2012 @ 11:59 am | delete
- Very interesting!
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ideadesigns
Apr 14, 2012 @ 1:54 pm | delete
- Thanks for all the great clues to bigfoot! I enjoy reading others take on the bigfoot matter. Love the tv show, one of my faves.
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alpacafarm Feb 8, 2012 @ 11:00 pm | delete
- I have always been fascinated with the idea of bigfoot. I guess it is all about the mystery!
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squidoopets
Feb 4, 2012 @ 4:40 pm | delete
- I saw what looked like Big Foot when I was about six years old. The image is forever in my mind.
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veryirie
Jan 24, 2012 @ 3:58 am | delete
- It's exciting and scary at the same time....the thought that Bigfoot may truly exist. Really enjoyed this page!!!
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karmicchristian
Jan 10, 2012 @ 6:52 am | delete
- Fascinating subject and there are yet so many things that still tend to confound us!
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Jan 9, 2012 @ 6:46 am | delete
- I always find these topics so fascinating - not sure I am a believer however - I need a bit more proof in terms of hard evidence but I guess that is just the cynic in me!
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Produced by Dana Holyfield
The Legend Of The Honey Island Swamp Monster
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 05/30/2012)
Another independent film documentary about Bigfoot sightings.... this time in Louisiana!
Bigfoot DVDs
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Eyes in the Dark
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Documentary created by a man who witnessed Bigfoot at a child.
