Family's Unforgettable Bigfoot Encounter in Washington's Olympic Peninsula
Posted Thursday, March 27, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
A new video has recently surfaced on YouTube, posted by the channel Salish Sasquatch, that is sure to pique the interest of Bigfoot enthusiasts. The video, titled "Quinalt Rainforest Sasquatch Encounters | Washington State + Footage of Red Eyes | New Bigfoot Video," features an individual named Matthew Parish, who shares his personal experiences with Sasquatch in the Quinalt Rainforest of Washington State.
Parish, who hails from East Texas, moved to Washington with his family after becoming intrigued by the idea of Sasquatch. He explains that he had always been fascinated by the creature and had even visited various "Bigfoot hot spots" in the past. However, it wasn't until a fateful trip to Lake Quinalt in 2021 that Parish and his family had their first encounter with the elusive creature.
Parish describes the night in detail, recalling the misty rain and the long, drawn-out howl that came from the mountain behind their cabin. He admits that he and his wife were initially skeptical, thinking it might have been a bear, but they both knew that they had heard something extraordinary.
After moving to Washington permanently, Parish and his family began to experience strange occurrences on their property. They would often smell a musky odor, which Parish believed to be from a Sasquatch, and would hear strange noises outside their home.
One particular night, Parish's parents were visiting, and they all heard banging on the window unit of the air conditioner. Parish's father, who has a background in law enforcement, was particularly shaken by the experience. The next morning, they discovered large impressions in the grass, measuring 17 inches in length and 3 to 3.5 feet apart, leading up to the window unit.
Parish and his family followed the tracks around the house and discovered a large impression on the kitchen window, resembling a forearm. They also found shrimp peelings on the ground below the window, indicating that the creature had been interested in their food.
The video is a fascinating account of one family's experiences with Sasquatch, and it serves as a reminder that the creature is still very much a part of the folklore and culture of the Pacific Northwest. While some may be skeptical of Parish's claims, there is no denying the excitement and intrigue that his story brings to the world of Bigfoot research.
If you're interested in learning more about Parish's experiences, be sure to check out the full video on the Salish Sasquatch YouTube channel. And, as always, keep an open mind and stay Squatchable!