Welcome to Willow Creek, a.k.a. Bigfoot Country! Yes, Northern California has Bigfoot Country, where legends of a large furry humanoid roaming the woods are abundant. In fact, there’s an entire museum dedicated to the legend of Bigfoot and, believe it or not, it’s well worth a visit. The Willow Creek-China Flat Museum is filled with oddities, artifacts, and other items that may just turn you into a believer (if you aren’t one already.) Check it out and be sure to keep an eye out for Bigfoot!
Greetings from the Bigfoot capital of Northern California! Willow Creek is home to a mighty unique museum, known as the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum, and it's a must for Bigfoot enthusiasts.
Started in 1988 by a few folks interested in preserving the area's history, the museum makes for a quirky stop when traveling the Trinity Highway. The museum is dedicated to history pertaining to both Humboldt County and Trinity County. However, it's the musem's extensive Bigfoot exhibit that receives the most attention.
The Bigfoot Collection is just as wacky as you'd imagine, filled with artifacts and items regarding the legendary creature. Items like footprint casts, photos, maps of sighting locations, and other papers provide a physical history of local Bigfoot lore.
All of the items have been collected over the years and donated to the museum. The area is famous among Bigfoot enthusiasts for its abundance of alleged sightings and experiences. Who really knows if there's any truth to them, but it sure is fun to learn about!
In addition to the Bigfoot stuff, the museum also boasts exhibits about the Native American tribes that have called this region home for the 10,000 years, plus California's early pioneers. For a small museum, this place sure does pack in a lot of information.
Whether you're a Bigfoot fanatic or simply have an interest in local lore, a stop at this Willow Creek museum is sure to leave an impression. Don't forget your camera - you may just see the big man himself 'round these parts! Visit the museum's website to learn more.
Have you been to this wacky Bigfoot Museum in Willow Creek? Just when we thought we’d seen it all…Share your thoughts and Bigfoot experiences with us in the comments below. We would love to hear ’em!
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