Exploring Texas Bigfoot History: Sightings, Terrains, and Variations

If you're a fan of all things mysterious and unexplained, then you'll love the latest episode of Strange Planet. In this episode, the focus is on the Lone Star State, where the legends of Texas Bigfoot may surprise and even shock you. The new book by Lyle Blackburn, titled "Texas Bigfoot: History, Legends, and Modern Encounters in the Lone Star State," takes us on a thrilling journey across the wilds of Texas. Lyle Blackburn is a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He's also the author of several acclaimed books, including "The Beast of Boggy Creek" and "Sinister Swamps," and the founder of the rock band Ghoul Town. According to Blackburn, reports of Bigfoot in Texas go back pretty far, with the earliest tale on record being the "Wild Woman of the Navidad" from around 1836. Residents in and around the small town of Hallettsville along the Navidad River in East Texas began reporting strange human-like footprints coming out of the woods. Eventually, they spotted an upright hair-covered person or creature that they called the "wild man." Blackburn notes that the reports of Bigfoot in Texas are consistent with other reports in the U.S., with the average size being six to seven feet tall. However, some reports detail more aggressive creatures, with some being more hairy or unkempt than others. One of the things that makes Texas an interesting place for Bigfoot sightings is its diverse terrain. From deserts to mountains, heavily forested areas to swamps, Texas has it all. While the majority of the sightings are clustered in the Piney Woods or in those swampy areas, there are also reports from the central portion of the state and even in the Panhandle and El Paso. The coloration of Bigfoot in Texas varies, with most reports describing brown to dark brown to black creatures. However, there are also reports of reddish, blondish, and even white-haired creatures. One famous case is the Lake Worth monster case of 1969, where people reported seeing a white-haired creature near Fort Worth, Texas. While there is no photographic evidence of the Lake Worth monster, there is a photo taken in November 1969 by a resident named Alan Plaster. The photo shows a white upright creature near Lake Worth, and Plaster has stood behind the fact that something stood up over there and he took a photo. So, if you're a Bigfoot enthusiast, researcher, or witness, be sure to check out the latest episode of Strange Planet and Lyle Blackburn's new book, "Texas Bigfoot: History, Legends, and Modern Encounters in the Lone Star State." Who knows, you may even be inspired to go on your own Bigfoot sightseeing adventure in Texas!