Here's a special opportunity to Experience the fun and possibilities of BIGFOOT on a guided night hike hosted by the BeaOutdoors Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival and presented by Local Field Investigators, Pat Quackenbush or Jannette Quackenbush, starting August 1st - August 3rd, 2024.
This separate event is OFF-SITE (about 40 minutes from Logan, Ohio), and has limited space to ensure all participants safety, fun and listen for those things that go Bump, WHOOP and Knock in the Night!
Select below for your choice of Nights. *You may only sign-up one person per inquiry. No Groups sign-ups. (Enter as many as you need) -This is First Sign-up / First Serve. No spots will be held.
Before the hike, you will receive your formal instructions and meet-up information/locations. Any participants under the age of 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There are no exceptions to this. *Your Guides are experts in the regions terrain and history, this is not an area to wander. Recommended Donation: Adults $5 & Under 18 $3
Join author, folklorist, naturalist, and cryptid enthusiast Jannette Quackenbush on a night hike into a part of the vast Zaleski State Forest system known as Bear Hollow that is known for Bigfoot sightings. Along the way, she will tell local stories of the ghosts seen along the trail and of Bigfoot sightings in the surrounding forest. This is your chance to explore the nocturnal habitat of this elusive creature and perhaps gather vocal evidence or sightings on the return. After the hike, there will be a ghost hunt at the famous and haunted Moonville Tunnel.
The hike takes about 30-40 minutes one way at a leisurely pace. However, the group moves steadily with a few short stops to hear the local ghost stories, so it may be too challenging for those with health issues, walking difficulties, or who are out of shape. It will be dark on the return. Bring a flashlight, light, and bug spray. Please note, no pets are allowed. Restrooms are only available at the nearby Lake Hope State Park, a couple of miles away.
Directions, registration confirmation, and information will be sent the week of the hike.
To sign up, please click here to choose your hike!
The dense woodlands surrounding McArthur are nestled within the expansive Wayne National Forest and Vinton Furnace State Forest. This remote and wild area is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, hikers, and even those intrigued by the mysterious legend of Bigfoot. Over the years, there have been reports of people encountering the elusive creature in the area. Naturalist & Historian Pat Quackenbush will guide adventurers deep into a Vinton County Park District site, where they will embark on a quest to uncover evidence of Bigfoot and other nocturnal inhabitants that roam the area's trails.
Directions, registration confirmation, and information will be sent the week of the hike.
To sign up, please click here to choose your hike! Join author, folklorist, naturalist, and cryptid enthusiast Jannette Quackenbush on a night hike into a part of the vast Zaleski State Forest system known as Bear Hollow that is known for Bigfoot sightings. Along the way, she will tell local stories of the ghosts seen along the trail and of Bigfoot sightings in the surrounding forest. This is your chance to explore the nocturnal habitat of this elusive creature and perhaps gather vocal evidence or sightings on the return. After the hike, there will be a ghost hunt at the famous and haunted Moonville Tunnel.
The hike takes about 30-40 minutes one way at a leisurely pace. However, the group moves steadily with a few short stops to hear the local ghost stories, so it may be too challenging for those with health issues, walking difficulties, or who are out of shape. It will be dark on the return. Bring a flashlight, light, and bug spray. Please note, no pets are allowed. Restrooms are only available at the nearby Lake Hope State Park, a couple of miles away.
Directions, registration confirmation, and information will be sent the week of the hike.
To sign up, please click here to choose your hike! Join us for 2 days of fun, live presentations, music, art, food, activities and the Hocking Hills culture. Explore the vibrant community of local vendors and enjoy the end of summer with in this unique family friendly experience that is... The Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival!
