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With 642 sasquatch sightings reported through 2017, Washington is definitely the most active state for our favorite gentle giants! Hey, Bigfoot\u2019s a discerning omnivore. What\u2019s not to love about a stunning coastline, craft coffee, and lots of tasty weeds? For several years there was even a Plan a Sasquatch Music Festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in gorgeous George. (Yes, the town is called George, Washington.)<\/p>\n
The folks in Skamania County<\/strong> don\u2019t just accept their gnarly neighbors; they protect them and the other wildlife in the area with local legislation. It\u2019s illegal to hunt Bigfoot here. The small community of Carson is home to natural hot springs and historical 1930s bathhouses, and it\u2019s the location of many Bigfoot sightings dating back to the 1850s. Sounds like not even sasquatch can say no to a therapeutic soak. Reports date back to the 1850s, so be on the lookout as you hike through Gifford Pinchot National Forest.<\/p>\n For the past decade, visitors and locals have reported several sightings in the South Lake Tahoe<\/strong> area. As recently as 2012 and 2014, these reports made local headlines in The Union and on Fox News. According to outdoor adventurers and luxury travelers alike, someone loves to make a lot of noise at night\u2014someone taller and scruffier than your average NorCal resident. But who knows? Maybe Bigfoot is just a tech genius hard at work on a new tree-finding app.<\/p>\n Closer to the coast, Willow Creek<\/strong> in lush Humboldt County\u2014California\u2019s squatchiest county\u2014has been the location of a few sightings as well as an exhibition at the Willow Creek \u2013 China Flat Museum. The collection includes popular Bigfoot theories and artifacts, and you won\u2019t be able to miss the museum as you drive by\u2014just look for the towering 25-foot redwood \u2018squatch sculpture. Can\u2019t get enough? Chow down at Bigfoot Steakhouse\u2014they serve an omnivore-friendly menu of barbecue, burgers, and even some salads, too, and of course, steaks that could lure sasquatch from the woods!<\/p>\n New Smyrna Beach<\/strong> is a quiet beach destination, but every once in a while there are reports of tall animals wandering around the waterfront. In this area, they call Bigfoot the Skunk Ape, thanks to the peculiar odor that accompanies the sightings. Maybe yeti\u2019s North American cousin is just looking for a nice resort shower. Can you blame \u2019em? Spend a Saturday morning at the local farmers market and pack some snacks for a twilight \u2018squatch watch on the beach, or take advantage of the view from JB\u2019s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant\u2014a family favorite that started in the ’70s as a raw bar. Eat Bigfoot\u2019s weight in local Floridian seafood.<\/p>\n Ochopee<\/strong> is home to the stunning Big Cypress National Preserve, where there are several Bigfoot reports and plenty of places to explore the Everglades. The preserve covers over 729,000 acres of swampland and sasquatch is just one of the many species who loves the winding waterways and misty mornings. Hike through the tropical paradise, take a ranger-guided canoe tour, and relax in South Florida\u2019s easygoing atmosphere. You might even see sasquatch from the patio at Camellia Street Grill! The dining area feels like your best friend\u2019s patio right on the waterfront\u2026if your best friend\u2019s next-door neighbors are 10 feet tall and have terrible table manners.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Incorporated in 1818, Edwardsville <\/strong>is the third-oldest city in Illinois, and the setting of several \u2018squatch sightings and footprint findings. The surrounding Madison County has had 23 more Bigfoot reports to date, more than any other county in the state, and the local guide RiverBender.com has kept its finger on this elusive pulse. The trails at Watershed Nature Center are great for observing feathered and furry friends, including Bigfoot! Most of these encounters take place after dark, so this is the place to be if you like your nightlife\u2026on the wild side.<\/p>\n Carlinville <\/strong>has an adorable public square with a gazebo and historical storefronts that could charm even Bigfoot\u2019s enormous socks off. That must be the case, too, as this happens to be the site of many Bigfoot encounters in just the last five years. After at long last spotting the elusive beast, toast your success with a round of drinks at the Anchor Inn.<\/p>\n East Liverpool<\/strong> is the location of Beaver Creek State Park, where two sightings were reported to take place during daylight hours in 2003 and 2008. Bring your canoe for a relaxing float down Little Beaver Creek while you scan the trees for a glimpse of something grand.<\/p>\n Tipp City<\/strong> is located near the Great Miami River, and according to reports from June 2017, a group of friends on a fishing trip spotted a tall 8- to10-foot creature and disrupted surroundings, including broken trees. Scouting out sasquatch tracks is exciting, but you might never want to leave this enchanting historical downtown. Tipp Roller Mill is an awesome venue for live music and events. Thursday nights feature live music from bluegrass and orchestra ensembles. We hear Bigfoot can\u2019t resist a good banjo solo!<\/p>\n In Cave Junction<\/strong>, many people have reported Bigfoot while touring the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, including psychologist Dr. Matthew Johnson, whose well-known sighting received national media coverage in 2000. The Caves are the perfect place to search for \u2018squatch, enjoy a family picnic, and indulge in one of the historical Chateau\u2019s famous milkshakes, which apparently bring all the Bigfoot to the yard.<\/p>\n Near Cascade Locks<\/strong>, hikers often see or hear strange creatures while exploring the Columbia River Gorge. This area covers a stretch of Lewis and Clark\u2019s expedition, and was part of the Oregon Trail. Maybe some of the Pacific Northwest\u2019s 19th-century explorers met sasquatch, too! This area is full of natural history, including the ancient and lore-laden stone Bridge of the Gods.<\/p>\n Daingerfield<\/strong> is all about peaceful days in the great outdoors, especially at Daingerfield State Park, where park employees saw and recorded Bigfoot in September 2017, according to news outlet My San Antonio. Besides looking for sasquatch, relax by the expansive lake, hike the winding trails, or enjoy a picnic in the company of the park\u2019s other four-legged residents.<\/p>\n Alice<\/strong> may have an unassuming name, but this town has been the talk of the region for over 40 years. Texas is known for doing everything on a large scale, so it\u2019s no surprise that even their small towns would be home to creatures named for their terrific tootsies. Gabriel Guerrero is a Bigfoot investigator, who has been following the reports in this area, and his accounts made the Corpus Christi news in October 2016. Visit this South Texas community to follow some of the most active \u2018squatch stories in the state!<\/p>\n Beulah<\/strong> is the location of the Platte River State Fish Hatchery, and the village where the famous Northern Michigan Eagle Cam video of Bigfoot was captured in September 2016. In this video, a tall, hair-covered creature can be seen hiking on two feet along the forest floor, far beneath the eagles\u2019 nest. This footage may be inconclusive for some, but it really makes you wonder, what or who is Bigfoot?<\/p>\n You can\u2019t go any further north in the Upper Peninsula than Seney<\/strong>, where there have been several reported sightings in the forest at Seney National Wildlife Refuge, including an eye witness account published by the Detroit Free Press in November 2016. Wander around these 95,455 acres of secluded marshland, and you\u2019ll understand exactly why sasquatch loves this gorgeous corner of the American North\u2014she\u2019s just looking for a little peace and quiet!<\/p>\n In the past five years, Ellington<\/strong> has been the location of multiple Bigfoot reports. Go for the sasquatch search and stay for the family fun! This town is sitting pretty in the Ozark Highlands with scenic rivers and community events, like a farmers market and music and movies in the park during the warmer months. Maybe you can request a screening of \u201cHarry and the Hendersons\u201d and watch life imitate art.<\/p>\n Branson<\/strong> was featured on Animal Planet\u2019s \u201cFinding Bigfoot\u201d in 2015, as the show\u2019s production team sought eye-witness accounts from locals all over this squatchy state. Want to take the \u2018squatch up a notch? Of course you do! Branson\u2019s newest wildlife attraction, Bigfoot on the Strip at Bigfoot Fun Park, opened in 2017, and it\u2019s like a Scottish cattle drive and a rugged safari all in one!<\/p>\n Georgia may be the final state on our Bigfoot bucket list, but don\u2019t worry! Encounters with the wooly colossus have been reported in every state, except for Hawaii (that\u2019s a missed opportunity). Cherry Log<\/strong>, Georgia may be a relatively small community in Gilmer County, but it\u2019s home to Expedition: Bigfoot!, a museum dedicated entirely to the mystery of sasquatch. Learn about the most famous investigations and get a little closer to solving the mystery.<\/p>\n Bigfoot\u2019s many visits to Helen<\/strong> might suggest he or she likes pilsner and bratwurst as much as the rest of us! This charming Bavarian mountain town sits on the edge of Chattahoochee-Oconee\u00a0National Forest. There have been several Bigfoot reports on the trails and campsites near the town, specifically along the Appalachian Trail. Start your outdoor adventures at the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center for info on the local trails.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Do you believe in Bigfoot?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>*<\/strong>According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and network news updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Searching for sasquatch all over America<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":24713,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1789,1808,1782,1777,1778,1851,1788,1792,1843,1776,1869],"tags":[],"authors":[],"class_list":["post-24701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-california","category-destinations","category-family","category-features","category-florida","category-interests","category-nature","category-solo","category-type-of-vacation","category-washington","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n2. California<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 437 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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3. Florida<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 313 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4. Illinois<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 289 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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5. Ohio<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 275 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Oregon<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 245 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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7. Texas<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 230 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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8. Michigan<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 213 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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9. Missouri<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 139 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n10. Georgia<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 132 sasquatch sightings to date<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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