The Campfire Blog
The Chambers Creature
It’s been said that in the suburban city of Chambers, Ohio there’s an 8-legged hippo-like creature roaming the grounds of the local wastewater treatment plant…Except we, Cryptid Campfire, are the only ones that have said that. Because, spoiler alert, we made it all up.
Who’s who in the Owlman Case?
The mid to late 1970s saw a large, winged humanoid-like creature visit the small village of Mawnan… or did it? While the early sightings of this cryptid creature are more than compelling, upon a deeper analysis of the investigators involved and the striking similarities in reports brings into question the authenticity of the “Owlman”.
Discovering the Nests with the Olympic Project
In April 2021, I had an opportunity to join the Small Town Monsters crew to the Olympic Peninsula and see the “Nest Site”. The Nest site is a series of nests that are believed to have been constructed by Sasquatch in a remote part of the forest.
The Lettuce Lake Footage
The footage, shot in Lettuce Lake Park near Tampa, Florida has been subject to much scrutiny since it was released with skeptics saying that its a person in a costume, while staunch believers say that its legitimate.
The Myakkan Mystery
The year 2001 marked an interesting year in the world of Sasquatch research, with “evidence” popping up that is still hotly debated today. The controversial pieces of evidence may be familiar to those who have an interest of Bigfoot, and may have seen the above picture circulated around the internet before. Many things have been said about it but the story is not often told in clarity outside of a few resources, something our show and this article can help change.
The Everglades, Land of the Skunk Apes
Florida is not exactly the place you think of when you think Sasquatch, but according to the BFRO Florida has 334 reported sightings, placing it after Washington and California as the state with the most amount of sightings. In fact, sightings of Skunk Apes go back hundreds of years. It is believed that the Native American term Shawaanoki was used to refer to these creatures, although there is some debate on that.
The Mark of the Bell Witch: Review
However, the show stealers are the black and white recreations, and I can’t help but wonder what a feature length narrative film from Small Town Monsters could be like. The dramatic lighting gives off a classic monster movie vibe, but the sound design and editing give it a feeling of modernity. This film also boasts thrilling effects work that makes the witch’s presence feel ethereal and adds to the witch’s already eerie look.
The Mothman Legacy: Review
The Mothman Legacy is the best film Small Town Monsters has produced thus far. That’s a fact.
The UFO Case that Shocked the World: Betty and Barney Hill
The story of Betty and Barney Hill is one of the most popular UFO abduction stories in history. Perhaps it is the relatability of a couple on their way home from a honeymoon, or maybe it's the amount of evidence that can make even the most hard core skeptic look twice, or maybe it's the otherworldly feel of it all. There is something in this tale that keeps people coming back to it decades later and it deserves to be told as factually as possible.
Fortean Rewatch: Southern Fried Bigfoot
The documentary Southern Fried Bigfoot is an absloute gem of the early 2000s filmmaking and amazingly wonderful to watch. Released in 2009 and directed by Sean Whitley, this hour long film takes you on a journey to various parts of the Southern states of the US, which is not typically known as Bigfoot country
