New Bigfoot Photos Spark Debate Amid Mount Adams Cryptid Reports

Posted Wednesday, August 05, 2026

By Squatchable.com staff

A recent paranormal podcast is making waves in the Sasquatch community, and for good reason. The hosts over at Spirited Investigations dove into a fascinating mix of topics during one of their outdoor "Turtle Talk" sessions, but what really caught attention was their discussion of new close-up photos that allegedly show a Bigfoot face in remarkable detail. The photos apparently match witness descriptions almost perfectly. Thicker lips? Check. Bigger nose? Check. Human-like eyes? Check. One of the hosts noted that the eyes in particular looked authentic, almost having "soul in them," which is often the missing element in AI-generated images. Still, there's healthy skepticism given how advanced image generation has become. The burden of proof falls on whoever uploaded these images to demonstrate they're genuine. Beyond the photos, the conversation wandered into some truly intriguing territory. ECETI Ranch, located on Mount Adams in Washington, came up as a hotspot for all things paranormal. Founded by James Gilliland in 1986, with public viewings starting in 2003, the ranch has become a destination for people reporting Bigfoot encounters, fairy and gnome sightings, and of course, UFO activity. Visitors have reported seeing strange lights around the mountain, and some claim the lights actually respond when people shine lasers or flashlights toward them. The ranch owner apparently prefers visitors interested in spiritual development over casual UFO tourists, which says something about the atmosphere there. The discussion also touched on Mount Shasta, Mount Adams, and Mount Rainier, all of which are volcanoes in the Cascadia range. The entire region from the Sierras through the Cascades and into the Rockies has a long history of Sasquatch reports, unusual aerial phenomena, and strange anomalies. The Pacific Northwest and the mountain West remain some of the most active areas for credible sightings. One interesting tangent involved Lily Dale, New York, a spiritualist community founded in 1879 that requires residents to be certified mediums. It's the largest spiritualist camp in the world, with around 275 permanent residents, and opens up to visitors during summer months for readings and spiritual consultations. The hosts drew a parallel between that kind of intentional spiritual community and what ECETI Ranch seems to be cultivating. The hosts also mentioned the possibility of road-tripping to visit multiple paranormal hotspots, including camping at Mount Shasta, stopping at Mount Adams, and then connecting with the Olympic Sasquatch researchers. Sounds like a dream itinerary for anyone serious about field investigation. The new Bigfoot photos are definitely worth checking out for yourself. Head over to Spirited Investigations to hear the full discussion and see the images they're analyzing. The Sasquatch research community is always buzzing when fresh photographic evidence surfaces, even if it requires some healthy scrutiny.