TW: No triggers I can see.Bigfoot is Appalachia's most well-known cryptid. Probably the entire US, really. How have I made it this long without making an episode about the big, hairy guy himself? Part I of this two parter gives some Bigfoot basics, like a very brief overview on his appearance, his supposed communication methods, and territorial markings believed to be displayed by the Sasquatch. Then I go into a few Appalachian-based Bigfoot sightings. One of which is a full story from the witness, the others are synopses of the encounters. This is overall a research episode, not a story based one. Overall for a cryptid his lore is more cryptozoological rather than paranormal.I'm eager for next episode when we can talk about some of the absolute insanity that are the theories on his origin.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal stories or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comRecommended videos referenced in the episode:Pennsylvania White Bigfoot - slowed down - YouTubeOlympic Bigfoot - Beyond the Trail new Sasquatch evidence documentary On the Trail of Bigfoot tie-in - YouTubePrimary source for experiences:Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization - They're so great, y'all. Check them out.Other sources - Please note many of these sources will carry on to part II:BFRO Report 73291: Couple's near-miss road-crossing sighting 10 miles south of TrentonBFRO Report 2435: Several people witness 7 to 8 foot tall creature on an old mining roadBFRO Report 74666: RECENT: Father and daughter's daylight encounters with a sasquatch on large wooded property 16 NW of DurhamBFRO Report 57053: Fisherman has up-close daytime encounter with a hairy hominid near ClaytonBFRO Report 9546: Teens chased by upright running animal near BradfordBigfoot - WikipediaBigfoot Theories – Washington Bigfoot“A Strange and Frightful Being” – Appalachia’s Folklore Creatures Part 3 - Appalachia BareThe Legend of Bigfoot | Washington State Military Department, Citizens Serving Citizens with Pride & TraditionScientists Propose a New Theory for Why Some Chimps Throw Stones at Certain Trees | Discover MagazineThe Art of Nest Building - Project Chimps