This 4th of July, we’re celebrating the most American cryptid of all time—Bigfoot. Brea dives into the origins of the legend, from Indigenous stories to how Sasquatch became a cultural icon. Then Tori explores some strange historical connections that might explain why Bigfoot and the U.S. government have more in common than you’d think. Because nothing says freedom like a giant, hairy recluse living off the grid. 👣🇺🇸
Sources:
Roosevelt, Theodore. The Wilderness Hunter (1893) — Bauman’s encounter
• Paulides, David. Missing 411 series — National Park disappearances
• Native Languages of the Americas – Sasquatch and Indigenous forest spirit lore
(www.native-languages.org/legends-sasquatch.htm)
• National Park Service – History of the U.S. National Park System
(www.nps.gov)
• History Channel: America’s Book of Secrets – Bigfoot episode
• Smithsonian Magazine – “A Brief History of Bigfoot”
(www.smithsonianmag.com)
• Legends of America – “The Legend of Sasquatch”
(www.legendsofamerica.com)
• BFRO: https://www.bfro.net
• National Geographic: Monster Hunt special (2017)
• Smithsonian Magazine: “The Man Who Created Bigfoot”
•wikipedia.org
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