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Bigfoot Beyond the Trail

Bigfoot Beyond the Trail

2021•B-15•Documentary•Mystery
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The inaugural film in a brand new Small Town Monsters original series kicks off! Join adventurer, filmmaker and Bigfoot researcher, Aleksandar Petakov on the trail of the legendary Bigfoot. In this first film, Aleksandar interviews investigators and witnesses alike about Sasquatch sightings in the state of New Hampshire. Having experienced something truly unexplained for himself, Aleksandar sets out to see if he can duplicate an experience that he had during a late-night encounter with what might very well be a Bigfoot. Beyond the Trail takes you into the backcountry of America in search of Bigfoot. Directed by Aleksandar Petakov and produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove, this new series of short films will also occasionally intersect with various Small Town Monsters films!

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 6, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Granite State Bigfoot CaseE141m

The Granite State Bigfoot Case

The inaugural film in a brand new Small Town Monsters original series kicks off! Join adventurer, filmmaker and Bigfoot researcher, Aleksandar Petakov on the trail of the legendary Bigfoot. In this first film, Aleksandar interviews investigators and witnesses alike about Sasquatch sightings in the state of New Hampshire. Having experienced something truly unexplained for himself, Aleksandar sets out to see if he can duplicate an experience that he had during a late-night encounter with what might very well be a Bigfoot. Beyond the Trail takes you into the backcountry of America in search of Bigfoot. Directed by Aleksandar Petakov and produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove, this new series of short films will also occasionally intersect with various Small Town Monsters films!

May 6, 2021

Episode 2 - Sasquatch in the Pine Tree StateE249m

Sasquatch in the Pine Tree State

Does Bigfoot inhabit the forested regions of northern Maine? Researchers and witnesses alike seem to think so. Aleksandar Petakov journeys to the most forested state in the lower 48 in search of evidence of the creatures existence. Along the way he talks with witnesses and researchers, as well as Cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman about the long history of Sasquatch sightings in the state.

Jul 8, 2021

Episode 3 - Bigfoot at Bluff CreekE363m

Bigfoot at Bluff Creek

Investigators Aleks and Eli travel from San Francisco to Humboldt county, through the redwoods and into the little town of Willow Creek, self proclaimed Bigfoot capital of the world, to investigate recent Bigfoot activity on a property with Animal Planets Finding Bigfoot star James “Bobo” Fay. After this they venture to the remote Bluff Creek area, where in the 1950’s logging crews discovered strange prints that would later be dubbed “Bigfoot”. They investigate this historic area with the Bluff Creek Project, as well as spend a night at the famed Patterson-Gimlin Film Site nearby. They experience seemingly inexplicable events while in this rugged wilderness.

Jul 15, 2021

Episode 4 - Bigfoot MountainE462m

Bigfoot Mountain

Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson head to Oregon in their continuing search for Sasquatch. They visit the North American Bigfoot Center, and interview researchers, Cliff Barackman and Connor Anderson before trekking to one of the hottest Bigfoot destinations in North America; the Mount Hood wilderness.

Sep 23, 2021

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The Maine Episode - Production Diaries

In this first production diary for Beyond the Trail, journey with Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson into the untamed wilderness of Maine! Go behind the scenes of one of the earliest episodes of the series.

Oct 11, 2021

Episode 6 - Rocky Mountain SasquatchE669m

Rocky Mountain Sasquatch

Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson journey to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado continuing their search for the elusive Sasquatch. They first visit the Sasquatch Outpost museum in Bailey, Colorado, spending time with owner and researcher Jim Myers in the wilderness, interviewing researchers along the way before spending a few days on a rural ranch where lots of strange activity has been reported.

Oct 28, 2021

Episode 7 - Olympic BigfootE777m

Olympic Bigfoot

Aleksandar and Eli head to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state for an in-depth exploration of the purported Bigfoot nests discovered by the Olympic Project! They meet up with the "OP" and learn more about the nests, as well as their possible uses. Along the way, they become the first people to ever stay overnight in the nest site. Watch On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Discovery to learn more about the nest site! Now streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play and more!

Nov 25, 2021

Episode 8 - The Monster of MinervaE860m

The Monster of Minerva

Beyond the Trail heads to Minerva, Ohio in search of the infamous Minerva Monster. There they set up camp on the same property that The Bigfoot Project is filmed on. This episode features in-depth eyewitness interviews and a bigger-picture look at the history of the Minerva Monster and Sasquatch sightings around the region.

Dec 23, 2021

Episode 9 - Sasquatch ValleyE950m

Sasquatch Valley

Aleks and Eli travel deep into the High Uintas in the search for Sasquatch. While Utah might not be the most popular state for Bigfoot researchers, reports have come out of the area. While hiking into their campsite they have a strange experience, could it be the elusive creature they're searching for?

Jan 16, 2022

Episode 10 - The Sawgrass Skunk ApeE1068m

The Sawgrass Skunk Ape

Aleks, Eli and the Beyond the Trail crew head into the legendary Everglades of South Florida in search of the fabled Skunk Ape, battling the watery terrain and all sorts of dangerous wildlife in the area in pursuit of this mystery.

Feb 24, 2022

Episode 11 - Green Swamp SasquatchE1146m

Green Swamp Sasquatch

Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew journey into Central Florida's Green Swamp to join local investigators, explore the area and hear stories of the Green Swamp Sasquatch. Along the way they attend the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference.

Mar 17, 2022

Episode 12 - Searching for the Ocala SasquatchE1260m

Searching for the Ocala Sasquatch

Join Aleks, Eli and the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew as they adventure into Florida's Ocala National Forest in search of the elusive Sasquatch. The search for Bigfoot evidence leads where the trail ends...

Apr 7, 2022

Episode 13 - Sunshine State SasquatchE1371m

Sunshine State Sasquatch

In the Conclusion of the Florida Saga, Aleks and Eli find themselves in the panhandle of Northern Florida. There they team up with Bigfoot researcher Stacy Brown Jr. who shows them a spot where he and his crew, Outkast Paranormal, have frequent events of high strangeness. Perhaps they will collect some of the most compelling evidence from their Florida Journey yet!

Apr 28, 2022

Episode 14 - Bridgewater Triangle BigfootE1463m

Bridgewater Triangle Bigfoot

Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew delve into the infamous paranormal Bridgewater Triangle area of Massachusetts, exploring the area and listening to the various Bigfoot encounters in the region. However, in the triangle, the strange stories stretch far beyond Bigfoot and into other paranormal topics and even gruesome crimes that will send a chill down your spine...

May 12, 2022

Episode 15 - Tracking New Hampshire's BigfootE1560m

Tracking New Hampshire's Bigfoot

After the discovery of an interesting footprint in Central New Hampshire in late March, Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew are joined by local investigators to scour the area for any other evidence that might point to Sasquatch moving through the area.

May 22, 2022

Episode 16 - Blue Ridge BigfootE1656m

Blue Ridge Bigfoot

The mountains of Northern Georgia are rife with sightings of the Sasquatch creature and Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew explore the area to see what they can find. However, bad weather and a large search area prove to be difficult tasks for the BTT crew. Will it be too much for them?

Jun 12, 2022

Episode 17 - Searching for the Alaskan SasquatchE1768m

Searching for the Alaskan Sasquatch

Aleks and Eli, along with the Small Town Monsters crew, head to the Alaskan interior in search of evidence of the existence of Bigfoot. Incredible scenery, stories, eyewitness encounters and experiences await them as they set foot in the last frontier.

Jun 26, 2022

Episode 18 - Encounters with the West Virginia WildmanE1838m

Encounters with the West Virginia Wildman

This special episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail focuses solely on interviews with West Virginians. Listen to various firsthand Bigfoot encounter stories, as well as tales from local researchers, museums and even about the Flatwoods Monster and its connection to Bigfoot. Be sure to stay tuned for part II where Aleks and Eli head into the hills to search for the West Virginia Wild Man.

Jul 21, 2022

Episode 19 - Search for the West Virginia SasquatchE1950m

Search for the West Virginia Sasquatch

This continuation of West Virginia Wild Man features Aleks and the crew, joined by Bigfoot artist Jonathan Dodd, exploring the hills, woods and caves of the mountain state alongside researcher Les O'Dell in search of the wild man of West Virginia. Be sure to check out part I for more specifically about West Virginia wild man eyewitnesses and stories.

Jul 28, 2022

Episode 20 - Smoky Mountain SasquatchE2036m

Smoky Mountain Sasquatch

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks goes on a solo backpacking trip into the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina to explore an area of interest in pursuit of the Smoky Mountain Sasquatch...

Aug 21, 2022

Episode 21 - Terrifying Encounters with SasquatchE2124m

Terrifying Encounters with Sasquatch

In this edition of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail we go through the interview archives we've gathered to share some intriguing Sasquatch encounters & stories we've been told over the last year and a half. With encounters ranging from California, Maine, Alaska, Colorado, Ohio to the Bridgewater Triangle of Massachusetts, there are some interesting behaviors and situations reported by these experiencers.

Sep 18, 2022

Episode 22 - The Adirondack BeastE2244m

The Adirondack Beast

Join Aleks, Eli and the crew as they head to upstate New York to visit Whitehall, where the infamous Abair Road Incident took place in 1976. They attend the unique Whitehall Sasquatch calling festival and explore the surrounding areas with fellow researchers such as Paul Bartholomew, Steve Kulls, Mike Anne and Emily Fleur.

Oct 16, 2022

Episode 23 - Bigfoot Audio Evidence Captured?! (Audio Analysis Video)E2354m

Bigfoot Audio Evidence Captured?! (Audio Analysis Video)

This video serves as a crash course to alleged Sasquatch audio like vocalizations and so called "wood knocks" as well as an analysis of six audio incidents that have taken place across the United States as documented by the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail Crew. Analysis from Sasquatch audio researcher Chris Spencer provides an interesting insight into these incidents.

Oct 30, 2022

Episode 24 - The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part OneE2494m

The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part One

Join Aleks & the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew for this epic two-part documentary taking them into the heart of remote coastal section of the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to a place known as "Area A". With a history of strange activity, their week-long visit to Area A proves to be their most ambitious & dangerous expedition to date, with interesting results.

Nov 24, 2022

Episode 25 - The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part TwoE2586m

The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part Two

Join Aleks & the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew for the epic conclusion of this two-part documentary taking them into the heart of remote coastal section of the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to a place known as "Area A".

Dec 25, 2022

Episode 26 - The Kentucky Sasquatch SearchE2630m

The Kentucky Sasquatch Search

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks goes on a solo trip into an area of Central Kentucky recommended to him by local researcher Jeff Waldridge. The area has a history of Sasquatch sightings and alleged activity, and he explores the area at night alone.

Jan 15, 2023

Episode 27 - Searching for the Skunk ApeE2753m

Searching for the Skunk Ape

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail installment, Aleks returns to the wilds of South Florida with Tate Hieronymus in search of the Skunk Ape, continuing on from their previous expedition there last January.

Feb 16, 2023

Episode 28 - Louisiana Sasquatch SearchE2848m

Louisiana Sasquatch Search

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail installment, Aleks heads into Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin for a kayak adventure, joined by Scott Tompkins of the Bigfoot Mapping Project.

Mar 19, 2023

Episode 29 - Tales of the Honey Island Swamp MonsterE2972m

Tales of the Honey Island Swamp Monster

In this latest installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks takes a deep dive into the stories of the infamous Honey Island Swamp monster in Louisiana.

Apr 16, 2023

Episode 30 - Where The Sasquatch DwellsE3050m

Where The Sasquatch Dwells

This latest installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail features interviews with Sasquatch researchers from across North America in a variety of states such as Maine, California, Florida, West Virginia, Oregon, New York and Alaska.

May 21, 2023

Episode 31 - Sasquatch Evidence & EncountersE3163m

Sasquatch Evidence & Encounters

This latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail is a compilation of some of the more intriguing encounters we've had while out in the field across North America.

Jun 18, 2023

Episode 32 - Return to the Granite State Bigfoot CaseE3260m

Return to the Granite State Bigfoot Case

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks revisits the first ever case featured on this series in his home state of New Hampshire. Digging through his personal database of sightings in the state, he shares some interesting encounters and conducts some boots on the ground searching in the area of his previous encounters.

Jul 16, 2023

Episode 33 - The Alaska Bigfoot HighwayE3361m

The Alaska Bigfoot Highway

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he drives the entirety of the famed Alaska Highway, through the remote northern Canadian Wilderness into Alaska. Along the way Aleks runs into various Sasquatch stories and reports. Hear from local researchers from the Yukon Territory and Alaska about their decades of research on the topic in these desolate landscapes.

Aug 20, 2023

Episode 34 - Tales from Alaska's InteriorE3463m

Tales from Alaska's Interior

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he ventures deep into interior Alaska, visiting Sasquatch sighting locations and following up on leads from last years "Searching for the Alaskan Sasquatch" video.

Oct 8, 2023

Episode 35 - Land of the SasquatchE3573m

Land of the Sasquatch

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he journeys to where the Sasquatch legend began, to beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Talking with a variety of longtime researchers, they provide insight into the pursuit of Sasquatch in BC, the history of sightings, as well as experiences with some of the original pioneers of the Sasquatch research field such as John Green, Rene Dahinen and Dr. John Bindernagel.

Nov 23, 2023

Episode 36 - Valley of the Hairy GiantsE3666m

Valley of the Hairy Giants

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail as he ventures to the remote Bella Coola Valley in British Columbia, Canada to visit the Nuxalk First Nation, where stories of hairy man like creatures have persisted for centuries.

Dec 24, 2023

Episode 37 - Central Kentucky Sasquatch InvestigationE3761m

Central Kentucky Sasquatch Investigation

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail as he returns to the location of a previous investigation (as seen in episode 26, "The Kentucky Sasquatch Search"), in order to recreate thermal footage he captured. He is joined by Charlie Raymond of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization (KBRO) who also provides some interesting backstory about this area and the history of sightings.

Jan 14, 2024

Episode 38 - Kenai Peninsula EncountersE3861m

Kenai Peninsula Encounters

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.

Feb 4, 2024

Episode 39 - The Search for the Honey Island Swamp MonsterE3962m

The Search for the Honey Island Swamp Monster

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail in which Aleks returns to Louisiana's infamous Honey Island Swamp to follow up on stories of the Bigfoot like Honey Island Swamp Monster and search the swamp itself.

Mar 10, 2024

Episode 40 - The Skunk Ape CorridorE4079m

The Skunk Ape Corridor

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail in which Aleks heads back into the wilds of central Florida alongside a host of fellow investigators and enthusiasts to search in an area called "The corridor", which serves as a wildlife chokepoint. Over the course of the journey they share various research techniques and tips for data collection among other things while scouring the corridor.

Apr 28, 2024

Episode 41 - Behind the Trail: Bigfoot Beyond the TrailE4170m

Behind the Trail: Bigfoot Beyond the Trail

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail join Aleks Petakov as he rewatches a variety of episodes from over the years and provides some behind the scenes commentary and untold stories.

Jun 23, 2024

Episode 42 - In the Shadow of Mount St. HelensE4270m

In the Shadow of Mount St. Helens

This latest episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail features Aleks visiting the area around Mount Saint Helens in Washington State, to the encounter location of Jay and Monda Burch. In 2016 Jay and Monda had a series of traumatic Sasquatch encounters in an area of wilderness well known for a variety of sightings over the years. Jay and Monda discuss their encounters in full detail.

Aug 4, 2024

Episode 43 - Tracking the Sasquatch of Mount HoodE4357m

Tracking the Sasquatch of Mount Hood

In this episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks pays a visit to the North American Bigfoot Center (NABC) in Boring, Oregon, headed by Finding Bigfoot's Cliff Barackman. Together with Cliff and his NABC research team, they explore the areas around Mount Hood, where recent alleged Sasquatch activity and sightings have taken place, looking for clues and evidence of the elusive creatures.

Sep 8, 2024

Episode 44 - The Return to Bluff CreekE4480m

The Return to Bluff Creek

In this episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks returns to the heart of Bigfoot Country: Bluff Creek in Northern California. Teaming up with the Jonathan Easley of Western Bigfoot Exploration, the Bluff Creek Project and others, he revisits the areas featured in one of the earliest ever episodes of Beyond the Trail (Bigfoot at Bluff Creek, 2021) seeing what new occurrences have taken place since as well as documenting further potential Sasquatch activity in the area.

Oct 20, 2024

Episode 45 - Tracking Bigfoot in the Winter WildernessE4569m

Tracking Bigfoot in the Winter Wilderness

Bigfoot Beyond the Trail makes its triumphant return! In this installment join Aleks Petakov as he ponders how Sasquatch could survive in the harsh winters of the Northeastern US. He discusses recent alleged snow trackways discovered and then embarks on an epic backpacking journey into the wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.

Mar 23, 2025

Episode 46 - The Appalachian Bigfoot TrailE4660m

The Appalachian Bigfoot Trail

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew as they venture into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. Staying in a few different areas they have a few strange experiences and explore the possibilities of what it could be.

Apr 27, 2025

Episode 47 - The West Virginia Bigfoot Cave?E4761m

The West Virginia Bigfoot Cave?

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew for part two of their journey into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. Staying for a few days in an area near Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest point, they explore some creepy forests and the depths of a massive river cave system, pondering the possibilities of Sasquatches using such caves to stay hidden.

Jun 1, 2025

Episode 48 - Knocks in the DarkE4860m

Knocks in the Dark

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew for part three and the conclusion of their journey into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. After checking out some of the most epic vista's West Virginia has to offer, the crew posts up for a few days in a remote location with a history of alleged Sasquatch activity before making their way into the mountains of Virginia, concluding the long journey.

Jun 5, 2025

Episode 49 - Bigfoot Encounters on the Olympic PeninsulaE4960m

Bigfoot Encounters on the Olympic Peninsula

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov as he ventures back to the stunning Olympic Peninsula of Washington State where he meets up with Shane Corson of the Olympic Project. They visit the property of local James, who runs them through his Sasquatch encounters and the variety of sightings all around that area of the peninsula.

Sep 14, 2025

Episode 50 - The Alaskan Bush Plane Sasquatch SearchE5061m

The Alaskan Bush Plane Sasquatch Search

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov journey's back to the last frontier. Alaska. There he teams up with local pilot Matt and heads out on an epic overnight bush plane journey into the wilds of Alaska in search of Sasquatch.

Sep 28, 2025

Episode 51 - Cascade Mountain SasquatchE5169m

Cascade Mountain Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov heads deep into the epic Cascade mountains of Washington state. Sharing footage from an experience he had in the fall of 2024 outside of Packwood, Washington, Aleks returns to the area in the summer of 2025 with investigators Kirk Brandenburg and Nathaniel Bronis. Together they spend a few days investigating a remote high alpine lake with a history of Sasquatch encounters.

Oct 12, 2025

Episode 52 - The Alaskan Hidden SasquatchE5267m

The Alaskan Hidden Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov is back in Alaska and focusing on Sasquatch sightings and encounters in South-Central Alaska, on the outskirts of what little civilization exists in the state. Investigators RobRoy Menzies of the Bigfoot Art Gallery and "Chuke" of Chuke's Outdoor Adventures recount various sightings in locations across the Matanuska-Susitna Valley like Hatcher Pass, Chickaloon, Eklutna Lake, Eagle River and near Anchorage. RobRoy takes Aleks to the location of an encounter he had this past winter with a strange whistling creature pushing trees over. With recent brown bear attacks in the area, Aleks and RobRoy tread lightly, highlighting the mortal risk Alaska carries even close to town.

Nov 2, 2025

Episode 53 - The Return to Area AE5364m

The Return to Area A

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov makes his long-awaited return to the mysterious “Area A” on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula to investigate for a week. Previously featured in the “Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch” and “Dark Coast” series, this remote area has produced a lot of strange stories and occurrences over the years.

Dec 14, 2025

Episode 54 - The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch ReturnsE5463m

The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch Returns

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, we pick up where Aleks Petakov and crew left off last time at "Area A" on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, spending a week investigating and exploring this enigmatic location in search of the elusive Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch.

Dec 28, 2025

Episode 55 - When Sasquatch Appears! Revisiting the Minerva MonsterE5564m

When Sasquatch Appears! Revisiting the Minerva Monster

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks returns to Minerva in Eastern Ohio, made famous by the Minerva Monster story of the 1970's, featured in the first ever Small Town Monsters documentary in 2015. While there he visits with STM crew members Heather Moser and Seth Breedlove on Heather's property as they recount Seth's encounter during the filming of The Bigfoot Project in 2021, conducting a full recreation of the event. Aleks explores the area further and Heather talks about recent activity in this rural part of Ohio.

Jan 11, 2026

Episode 56 - Seen in the Dark? The Sasquatch Surveillance ProjectE5676m

Seen in the Dark? The Sasquatch Surveillance Project

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks is invited out to an undisclosed research area in the Cascade mountains of Washington state with a long history of Sasquatch activity in order to spend time with researchers Nathaniel Bronis, Kirk Brandenberg and Chris and Rebekah Spencer. Alongside researcher/benefactor Bart Cutino, collectively the group is conducting a one-of-a-kind long term thermal and audio Sasquatch surveillance project in this area. Along the way they share the technical aspects, challenges and goals of this ambitious endeavor, as well as the long history of encounters and ultimately why they believe this is the best area for their efforts.

Jan 25, 2026

Episode 57 - Braxton County Bigfoot EncountersE5760m

Braxton County Bigfoot Encounters

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks heads back to the mountain state of West Virginia to Braxton County. Visiting the local West Virginia Bigfoot Museum, co-founder and owner Laurel tells him about recent activity not far from town in the remote stretches of woods around Sutton Lake in Braxton County. Spending a night in the area, Aleks hears some unusual vocalizations and investigates the area, encountering all sorts of other wildlife sign as well.

Feb 15, 2026

Episode 58 - Into the Red River GorgeE5860m

Into the Red River Gorge

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks journeys to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, where stories of hairy manlike creatures roaming the forests date back to the time of Daniel Boone himself. Exploring the rugged terrain and various areas within the Gorge itself, historic and contemporary Sasquatch accounts from the area are discussed.

Mar 1, 2026

Episode 59 - In Search of the Kiamichi Mountain SasquatchE5966m

In Search of the Kiamichi Mountain Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks ventures out to the Kiamichi mountains of Southeastern Oklahoma, long known for Sasquatch encounters. Along the way, he visits the Bigfoot Museum of Oklahoma in Clayton to speak with founder Tanya Kordek and from there spends time in the Kiamichi Wilderness on property with a history of activity and recent sightings. One location in particular is a small hunting cabin in which the previous occupant alleged that something actually attempted to break into the cabin at some point, among other stories.

Mar 15, 2026

Episode 60 - Into the Valley of the Apes: Area XE6060m

Into the Valley of the Apes: Area X

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks continues his exploration of the Kiamichi mountains of Southeastern Oklahoma. After a brief visit to the small town of Honobia, infamous for an incident from the late 1990's known as the "siege of Honobia", Aleks continues on to link up with local investigators including former members of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy (NAWAC). Together they explore an area that has become known as the "Valley of the Apes" in which NAWAC has documented strange activity for quite a number of years, including near their primary research location known only as Area X.

Mar 29, 2026

Episode 61 - Sooner State SasquatchE6165m

Sooner State Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks resumes his exploration of the Kiamichi and Ouachita mountains of Southeastern Oklahoma. Having previously visited an area coined the "Valley of the Apes", he continues on in a nearby area, linking up with the Red Dirt Cryptids Investigations group headed by Brian Terrell. They spend three nights in an area known for strange activity deep in the Ouachita Mountains, exploring and documenting their search.

Apr 12, 2026

Episode 62 - Texas Swamp SasquatchE6261m

Texas Swamp Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks heads to the swamps and piney woods of East Texas to meet with local investigators and head out onto the infamous Caddo Lake. Along the way he stops in Fouke Arkansas, home of the "Fouke Monster" of Boggy Creek lore as well as Jefferson, Texas, which has dubbed itself the "Bigfoot capital of Texas".

Apr 26, 2026

Episode 63 - The Sabine SasquatchE6356m

The Sabine Sasquatch

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks continues his exploration of the vast piney woods of East Texas to the home of a local creature known as the "Sabine Thing". Along the way he interviews local investigator Jeff Stewart and venturing into areas of the Sabine National Forest with local Glenn Haskins, showcasing areas with a history of strange activity and stories of creature sightings.

May 24, 2026

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