Tracking Legends: Sasquatch in the Adirondacks

Aug 24

A new ADK Talks episode features a leading Bigfoot expert and Whitehall’s Sasquatch Festival

Now LIVE! ADK Talks podcast: Tracking Legends -- Sasquatch in the Adirondacks

In this episode of ADK Talks, we are privileged to host a fascinating conversation with Paul Bartholomew, a distinguished Sasquatch expert renowned for his meticulous research and study of Bigfoot in New York and the New England states.

For over 30 years, Paul has been on a quest to unravel the mystery: Does a hulking 7-foot-tall humanlike creature, unrecognized by science, wander the lush forests of the Adirondacks?

Joining our talk is Barbara Spoor, who, for the last five years, has organized the enormously popular Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest in Whitehall, NY, a place that has seen a remarkable number of credible Sasquatch encounters.

Paul Bartholomew Bigfoot expert on Animal Planet

Under Barb’s stewardship, this festival has blossomed into a vibrant, entertaining, and educational event that is loved by families.

The festival has grown tremendously, drawing Bigfoot enthusiasts from all corners of the U.S. and North America. This year’s event, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, promises to be the most exciting one yet.

Barb and Paul also provide some pointers to help you prepare your best Sasquatch call so you can enter and win this year’s contest.

Listen now and subscribe to ADK Talks to never miss an opportunity to learn more from the people behind the best places to visit, stay, eat, shop and things to do in the Adirondacks.

Check out the 2024 Whitehall Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest Facebook page for the latest information about this fantastic event.

Mentioned in this episode:

Big Foot Research Organization

Bigfoot Expert Talks About Several Sasquatch Sightings | Finding Bigfoot (Video)

“Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us” by John Green

“Monsters of the Northwoods” by Paul Bartholomew, Robert Bartholomew, William Brann and Bruce Hallenbeck

Bigfoot audio recordings by Ron Morehead

Ron Morehead’s website

Skene Manor

Revolution Rail – Railbiking in the Adirondacks

Adirondack Balloon Festival

The X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs

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