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Remer, "Home of Bigfoot"

Remer, Minnesota

A Chippewa National Forest town that leaned into Bigfoot after a 2009 trail-camera video, with Bigfoot cutouts, casts and a statue at the gas station.

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Bigfootaka Sasquatch, SkookumA huge, hair-covered, upright ape said to roam North American forests.

Nearby

Same town · Festival or event · Remer, MNRemer Bigfoot DaysThe self-proclaimed Home of Bigfoot throws a two-day party with storytelling, Bigfoot Olympics, a 5K, a calling contest and BBQ.Usually mid July. 2027 dates not announced yet 179 mi · Festival or event · Elmwood, WIElmwood UFO DaysThe self-declared UFO Capital of Wisconsin has thrown this summer festival since 1978, with sighting bus tours, speakers, tractor pulls and an alien parade.Usually last full weekend of July. 2027 dates not announced yet 193 mi · Roadside attraction · Falcon Lake, MBFalcon Lake Incident SiteIn May 1967 prospector Stefan Michalak said a landed craft burned his chest here. Parks Manitoba has run anniversary hikes to the site.197 mi · Roadside attraction · Lake City, MNLake Pepin (Pepie)Lake City says a serpent called Pepie lives in this wide stretch of the Mississippi and offers $50,000 for proof.Free

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