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The Whitehall Bigfoot

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The Whitehall Bigfoot: A Hometown Legend That Refuses to Fade

If you’ve been following my recent posts about Colorado and the curious Bigfoot sighting near the Durango & Silverton railroad, you already know I’ve been deep in a cryptid rabbit hole. Maybe it’s just that Bigfoot stories make excellent comfort reading, but my mind drifted back to a place much closer to home: Whitehall, New York.

For anyone who grew up in that corner of the Adirondacks, Bigfoot isn’t just a campfire tale — it’s practically local history. And one night in 1976 cemented Whitehall’s place on the cryptozoology map forever.

A Quiet Town, a Strange Night

Whitehall is the kind of small town where people know each other’s dogs, never mind each other’s business. But in late August 1976, something happened on Abair Road that no one could quite explain.

Multiple witnesses — including law enforcement officers — reported seeing a tall, broad, hair‑covered figure standing near the tree line. Not a bear. Not a prankster. Something… else.

The creature was described as:

  • Around 7–8 feet tall
  • Covered in dark hair
  • Broad‑shouldered and muscular
  • Moving with surprising speed

Officers later said the encounter left them shaken in a way they couldn’t easily dismiss. When seasoned police officers admit they were rattled, people tend to listen.

Why the 1976 Sighting Still Matters

Plenty of Bigfoot reports fade into folklore, but the Whitehall incident has staying power. Here’s why:

  • Multiple credible witnesses
    This wasn’t one person seeing something in the dark. Several individuals — including trained observers — reported the same thing.
  • Consistent descriptions
    The accounts line up in uncanny ways, even decades later.
  • Ongoing activity
    Whitehall still gets sightings. Enough that the town now hosts an annual Sasquatch Festival.
  • Cultural identity
    Whether you believe or not, Bigfoot is part of Whitehall’s personality. It’s woven into the local storytelling tradition.

 

A Personal Connection

Growing up near Whitehall, the 1976 sighting wasn’t just a story — it was the story. Kids whispered about it on school buses. Adults mentioned it with that “I’m not saying it was Bigfoot, but…” tone. It was part of the landscape, like the mountains and the fog.

So after writing about Colorado’s mysterious figure, it feels natural to circle back to the place where my own fascination began.

Want to See More?

There’s a great YouTube video that breaks down the 1976 incident with interviews and reenactments.

 

If you’ve ever driven down Abair Road at dusk, you know how easy it is to imagine something watching from the trees. Whether Bigfoot is flesh and blood or folklore, Whitehall’s legend endures — and it’s one I’ll always have a soft spot for.

Colorado: Chasing Trains, Mountains, and Maybe Bigfoot (Part 2)

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Why I Missed the Durango & Silverton Railroad

Yesterday I mentioned that I wasn’t able to ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad during my Colorado trip. I was staying in Breckenridge at the time, and thanks to the pandemic, many of the time‑share resorts I normally used were either closed or operating with limited availability. When my vacation week rolled around, Breckenridge was the only place I could find a room—so that’s where I landed.

Breckenridge sits in central Colorado, not far from Denver and within reach of places like Pikes Peak. Ironically, I managed to miss that too. Meanwhile, the Durango & Silverton is located in the far southwestern corner of the state. From Breckenridge, it would have been a four‑to‑five‑hour drive just to reach the station. Even if I made it in time for a late departure, I’d have no way to return the same day without losing another full day to the commute. In the end, I decided it was better to save the experience for a dedicated trip to that part of Colorado.

A Bigfoot Twist I Didn’t Expect

Of course, now I have even more reason to go back. Do you believe in Bigfoot? As the old X‑Files tagline says, I want to believe. I grew up in Upstate New York, not far from Whitehall—one of the most famous Bigfoot hotspots in the country. Sightings there go back centuries, and a major 1976 encounter involving law enforcement helped cement Whitehall’s reputation among cryptozoology fans. I somehow missed all of this growing up, but the lore fascinates me now.

So when I heard about a possible Bigfoot sighting in southwestern Colorado, right near the Durango & Silverton line, that train ride shot straight back onto my bucket list.

My Love for Vintage Trains

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There’s something magical about riding a vintage steam train. It feels like stepping back in time. I’ve taken the North Conway “Steam in the Snow” excursion and ridden the 1880 Train in South Dakota, where our guide kept us laughing as he pointed out scenery—and the “summer cows,” some white, some black.

Filling up with water for steam- 1880 Train SD

I’ve also experienced the Grand Canyon Railway and several modern sightseeing trains, each with its own charm.

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Why the Durango & Silverton Is Still Calling My Name

But the Durango & Silverton is in a league of its own. Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1880, and the line to Silverton was completed just two years later. Originally built to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, the route quickly became beloved for something even more valuable: the views.

This historic steam train winds through rugged canyons, along cliff edges, and past forests where wildlife still thrives. Elk, mule deer, black bears, and bighorn sheep are all possibilities. And if the legends are true—maybe even something a little more mysterious.

Either way, the Durango & Silverton promises a scenic adventure worth waiting for. And next time, I won’t be five hours away.

Looking Ahead to the Next Adventure

Colorado didn’t unfold the way I expected, but sometimes the trips we don’t take end up shaping the ones we will. Missing the Durango & Silverton, battling altitude sickness, and stumbling into a possible Bigfoot mystery have all given me new reasons to return—this time with a clearer plan and a sense of curiosity leading the way. Whether I go for the history, the scenery, the wildlife, or the chance to glimpse something unexplained, I know the next journey will be worth the wait. Until then, I’ll keep dreaming, researching, and adding new pins to the map, because the adventure isn’t over. It’s just on pause.

Upside-Down Trees

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🌲Upside-Down Trees, Blossoms, and Bigfoot: A Twisted Tale from the Wild

Have you ever stumbled across a tree so bizarre it makes you question everything you know about forests? I’m talking about upside-down trees—roots in the air, branches buried in the ground. The first time I heard about them was while watching Expedition Bigfoot, and let me tell you, the theories were as wild as the wilderness itself.

👣 Bigfoot’s Botanical Calling Card?

According to some Bigfoot enthusiasts, these inverted trees aren’t just random oddities—they’re territorial markers. Picture it: a massive creature yanking a tree from the earth and slamming it back down, roots skyward, as a way of saying, “This is my turf.”

  • No machinery marks: Some of these trees are found deep in remote areas, with no signs of heavy equipment. Could a creature with superhuman strength be responsible?
  • Linked evidence: Upside-down trees often appear alongside other alleged Bigfoot clues—broken branches, bent saplings, and the eerie phenomenon known as “wood knocking.”

It’s a compelling theory, especially if you’re already deep in the Bigfoot rabbit hole. But not all explanations require a cryptid with landscaping skills…

🌳 From Myth to Masterpiece: The Flower Towers of Alaska

While Bigfoot might be flipping trees for fun (or fury), there’s a more grounded—and gorgeous—version of this phenomenon in Alaska. Near the Mendenhall Glacier (yes, that glacier I visited back in 2013 and wish I’d known about this then!), a landscaper turned frustration into floral genius.

The story goes like this: after damaging some heavy equipment, the landscaper vented his rage by slamming a fallen tree stump upside down into the mud. As he stared at the dangling roots, he had a revelation—they looked like vines. Inspiration bloomed.

And so did the trees.

He went on to invert over 20 dead trees, transforming them into Flower Towers—a surreal garden where moss and netting cradle vibrant begonias, fuchsias, and petunias. The roots, once ragged and bare, now form a canopy dripping with color and life.

 

🌸 Bigfoot or Bloom? You Decide

Whether you lean toward cryptid theories or creative landscaping, upside-down trees are undeniably magical. They blur the line between folklore and flora, mystery and masterpiece.

If you’re itching to see these Flower Towers for yourself, head to Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure in Juneau, Alaska. It’s open May through September—and who knows, maybe Bigfoot will be admiring the begonias too.

 

Monsterland Massachusetts

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Monsterland!

Did you know there is a place called Monsterland in Massachusetts? It’s located in Leominster, MA in the state forest. Here you can look for Bigfoot and other strange activity.  Legend has it that the activity goes back to the 1800’s. Leominster is not alone with a reputation for strange happenings. We’ve also got the Bridgewater Triangle and New Hampshire has the Betty and Barney Hill Alien abduction. 

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Ronny LeBlanc

Ronny LeBlanc is a Native of Leominster who has made it to the little screen in the Travel Channels’ series “Expedition Bigfoot.”  LeBlanc tells of an experience in Leominster state forest when he was a boy that has impacted his whole life. He was 11 years old when he experienced his first Bigfoot.

“Within seconds the forest erupted in front of me. Trees and shrubs were moving. I started to feel these reverberations in the soles of my feet of something walking.”

“The experience of seeing that impression in the ground, six footprints. Something I’ve seen in a lot of books of the pacific northwest and here we are in Massachusetts.”
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Bigfoot In the Berkshires

In the 1980’s  4 friends were having a cook out on the shore of Lake Felton near the small town of Washington, MA.  Apparently their BBQ had attracted something large. They could hear trees moving and branches snapping. When 2 of the friends decided to investigate.  “It stood on two legs, silhouetted on the trail in the moonlight, and it was huge.” One of the friends  told the Berkshire Eagle a few days later, “I don’t scare easily, but it scared me.” 

The Whitehall Bigfoot

But Western Massachusetts isn’t the only Bigfoot Hotspot.  For years there have been reports of Bigfoot in Whitehall NY. Whitehall isn’t that far from the Western MA border so some speculate that the Bigfoots have a migration trail that runs through Whitehall, NY and into Massachusetts.  I’m feeling kind of left out. I grew up very close to Whitehall in the Adirondacks and now I live in Massachusetts but I’ve never run into one of the hairy monsters myself. But then again, I am not sure I want to. 

 

Cracking the Bigfoot/Yeti Legend

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Can it be true? Has science finally solved the legend of the Yeti?

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A British scientist has told ABC news that he tested the DNA of hairs found in the Himalayas and it is a match to a prehistoric polar bear.

Bryan Sykes compared DNA from hair samples taken from two Himalayan animals — identified by local people as Yetis — to a database of animal genomes. He found they shared a genetic fingerprint with a polar bear jawbone found in the Norwegian Arctic that is at least 40,000 years old.

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Sykes said Thursday that the tests showed the creatures were not related to modern Himalayan bears but were direct descendants of the prehistoric animal.

He said, “it may be a new species, it may be a hybrid” between polar bears and brown bears.

“The next thing is go there and find one.”

I guess the folks at “Finding Bigfoot” can relax and keep filming. The search will go on.

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In other news those sneaky felines are at it again.

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — A cat has been busted for smuggling pot into a prison in Moldova.

Guards became suspicious about the feline, which routinely entered and left the prison through a hole in a fence, when they noticed its odd collar. On closer inspection, they found two packets of marijuana attached to it.

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The Department of Penitentiary Institutions said Friday that someone in the village of Pruncul was using the cat as a courier to supply inmates with dope at the local prison.

Whoever the human was, this wasn’t a first regarding cat couriers at lockups.

In June, guards caught a cat carrying cellphones and chargers taped to its belly to inmates in Penal Colony No. 1 near the city of Syktyvkar in northern Russia.

Hmmm That puts a new spin on cat burglars.