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Bigfoot encounters, unexplained phenomena, and outdoor folklore blur the line between fact and mystery in this collection of articles from The Backwoodsman magazine.
For more than 40 years, The Backwoodsman magazine was a trusted voice for self-reliant living, traditional skills, and life close to nature. Growing up alongside the magazine that his father founded, Charlie Richie Jr. learned that the woods hold more than just shelter, food, and fire—they also hold stories, experiences, and mysteries that defy explanation.
In The Backwoodsman: Encounters, Charlie Jr. collects 27 of the magazine’s most compelling articles that explore outdoor enthusiasts’ reportedly true encounters with Sasquatch, ghosts, UFOs, time slips, and other unexplained phenomena. Some pieces recount firsthand experiences, while others examine the legends, history, and enduring questions surrounding them. Thoughtful essays and practical discussions ponder whether Sasquatch truly exists, explore how Bigfoot researchers operate, and examine why such mysteries persist wherever people venture away from civilization.
Grounded in outdoor experience rather than sensationalism, this book reflects the Backwoodsman tradition: honest storytelling, respect for the natural world, and curiosity shaped by time spent in remote places. These are not campfire tales invented for thrills but are stories and reflections, passed along by people who know the woods well.
If you’re fascinated by Bigfoot, intrigued by paranormal encounters, or simply drawn to the strange and unexplained corners of the outdoors, this collection offers a unique perspective—one rooted in real landscapes, lived experiences, and a lifelong connection to wild places.
Inside you’ll find:
- 27 collected articles about Bigfoot, ghosts, UFOs, and more
- Firsthand encounters from campers, outdoorspeople, and lifelong woods travelers
- Essays examining Sasquatch lore, field research, and enduring mysteries of the wild
- Accounts spanning North America, from remote forests to coastal waters
- Grounded approach to paranormal activity rooted in outdoor experiences
Charlie Richie Jr. is the owner and editor of The Backwoodsman. He was only 9 years old when his parents started the publication in 1979, so it’s been a huge part of his life. Charlie officially started working for The Backwoodsman in 1995 and has served many roles, including associate publisher, special assignments editor, head of media relations, and advertising director. He has written numerous articles and feature interviews for the magazine. Charlie took over The Backwoodsman in January 2022. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he has also been a freelance outdoor TV producer for the past 15 years.
Bigfoot
1. Running from Bigfoot
2. The Camping Trip That Forever Changed My Father
3. The Canadian Village Where Sasquatches Are Said to Roam
4. The Himalaya’s Hairy Wildman
5. A Gift for Count Buffon
6. Bigfoot Adventures in North Carolina
7. Camping with a Bigfoot... and Other Interesting Facts
8. Does Sasquatch Really Exist?
9. Calvin Rutstrum: Legendary Outdoorsman
10. Bigfoot... Real or Myth?
11. How to Become a Bigfooter
12. Stalking Sasquatch... the Passive Approach
13. Ten Tips for Stalking Sasquatch
14. Casting Sasquatch Footprints
15. The Wendigo
16. The Devil’s Pet
Ghosts, Spirits, and Otherworldly Encounters
17. Deep Woods Strangeness
18. The Presences of History... or Charlie’s Ghost Stories
19. Strangeness in the High Country
20. Looking Through a Time Portal
21. The Portal
22. True Outdoor Paranormal Stories: The Brush with a Reb 150 Years Later
23. The Rest of the Story: About Time Holes
24. Oregon Coastal UFO
25. More Than a Few Memorable Life Experiences
26. A Strange Sight in Copano Bay
27. The Backwoodsman Moves to Southern Colorado and Strange Country