The
American Primate Foundation presents…
BEACHFOOT
2014
July
24th
thru 27th
You
are cordially invited to join us for the 7th
Annual BEACHFOOT celebration. This
special (invitation only) gathering is designed to provide a unique
opportunity for Bigfoot researchers and enthusiasts to network and
socialize in a relaxed and casual setting along the beautiful Central
Oregon Coast. Last year was our largest gathering ever with nearly 80
guests converging from five countries and 13 states! This year’s
gathering promises to be the best ever! And unlike last year,
getting to BEACHFOOT should be much
easier as we have chosen a new venue…River’s
Edge Campground.
Located
alongside Highway 34, the campground is situated on the Alsea River!
It is a little closer to Portland and has just one single group site.
The park has an even larger pavilion, electricity, four vaulted
restrooms, drinking water, garbage dumpsters, and plenty of parking.
Our
theme this year is “Big
Deal!”
As usual, our logo (still under design) will be featured on flyers,
invitations, wine/beer labels, complimentary commemorative t-shirts
and assorted souvenirs. Last year was a big hit and this year
promises to be even better!
BONUS
DAY!
Since
many guests are traveling great distances, we are will continue with
the traditional ”travel day.” The campground will be accessible
for the “early birds” by noon on Thursday, July 24th.
Can’t make it on Thursday? No worries…we don’t intend to
start any of the official festivities until Friday night.
SQUATCH-TALK
As
usual, there will be three to four special guest speakers providing
the latest in contemporary Bigfoot research, theories, encounters,
and current research methodologies. Previous distinguished speakers
have included: Peter Byrne (author), Ron Morehead (Sierra Sounds),
Thomas Steenburg (author), Cliff Barrackman (“Finding Bigfoot” TV
show), Diane Stocking (Stocking Hominid Research), Robert Pyle
(author), John Cordell (retired investigative detective), and Tim
Cassidy (Wildlife Biologist), Oliver Kirk (Warm Springs Tribal
Officer), Matthew Hill (BBC reporter), and many others. This year
will be no exception.
Wildlife
Biologist, Dr. John Bindernagel, has graciously offered to give a
talk on his recent research utilizing remote cameras in the British
Columbia wilderness. Welcome John and his wife Joan!
Clinical
hypnotist, Dr. Douglas Meacham, will give a talk on the brain’s
amazing ability to retain massive amounts of memory and how, through
hypnosis, it can be recalled in great detail. I met him at a
gathering of the Bigfoot Lunch Club where he gave a presentation;
which included an actual video-taped session he conducted with a
Bigfoot eyewitness. I was so amazed, that he and I got together
and conducted two hypnosis sessions relating to my sighting.
All I can say is...amazing! Perhaps we will share some of our
findings there. I am sure you will find his talk as fascinating as I
did.
We
are in the process of lining up two more speakers and will be
announcing them shortly.
International
award-winning documentary filmmakers
Peter and Sheera Von Puttkamer, (Gryphon Films, British
Columbia, Canada) are coming to film BEACHFOOT! You may have
seen their work on “The Sasquatch Odyssey” film. Together they
have produced more than 120 documentaries for such shows as: The
Learning Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, National Geographic,
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, and many more. Recently they
traveled to Nepal, where they shot a documentary with Peter Byrne.
GRUB
& STUFF
What
would BEACHFOOT be without our signature Saturday Potluck Barbeque?
Bring a side dish or desert and…of course…your appetite (we will
supply the main course). Another tradition is our complimentary
Sunday continental breakfast. Nobody goes home hungry. Aside from
those two meals, be prepared to fend for yourself…sharing is
encouraged.
HIKIN’…FISHIN’
& FOOTIN’
The
park is nestled in the beautiful Siuslaw
National Forest.
Situated alongside the
beautiful Alsea River and shaded by Douglas fir, blue spruce, and
huckleberry bushes. Roosevelt elk roam the grounds and occasional
bald eagles could soar overhead. Cutthroat trout and steelhead are
plentiful, so bring your fishing gear. Our private group site has a
large area for playing sports (we’ll bring the horse shoes,
Frisbees, footballs and volleyball net).
The casual schedule allows plenty of time for hiking, swimming,
canoeing, beachcombing, shopping, sightseeing, and of course, the
spontaneous Bigfoot search!
KOOM-BI-YAH!
When
the sun goes down, the fun is just getting started. The bonfire will
be surrounded by tiki-torches and good spirits. Grab your guitar and
favorite beverage and join us as we gather around the bonfire and
unwind. BEACHFOOT bonfires have always been a source of spontaneous
music, laughter, fellowship and fun! Did somebody say PARTY?
LOCATION…LOCATION…LOCATION
River
Edge is a group campground nestled on the banks of the Alsea River,
surrounded by large Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, alder trees and
blackberries. Groups of families and friends enjoy the area for its
great fishing opportunities, as well as its scenic beauty…prime
Bigfoot country! There
have been numerous sightings in this area. River Edge Campground is
just a short 26 miles (30 minutes) from the beautiful Pacific Ocean!
Click
on the link below for a map and directions from Portland.
For
additional information please go to this website…
ACCOMODATIONS
The
premise of BEACHFOOT is a group campout in the great outdoors. But
for the more “delicate” there are a number of motels within 30
minutes of the camp (Waldport to the West or Corvallis to the east).
If you are coming from I-5, Corvallis is probably your best bet for
last minute stocking up on food, beverages, ice, firewood and fuel.
There is a small mercantile in Alsea (15 minutes away) where you can
buy some basic essentials. Nearby Newport hosts two historical
lighthouses (Yaquina Head and Cape Lookout); as well as the world
famous Oregon Coast Aquarium (once the transitional home to the
famous killer whale, “Free Willy”). Bring your binoculars and a
camera as you may spot a resident grey whale...or Bigfoot! The
schedule is intentionally flexible in order to accommodate your
needs.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
(travel
day):
2PM
– Official check-in and campsite set-up (per park regulations).
Feel free to arrive earlier and enjoy the day!
Dinner:
On your own
7PM:
Meet & Greet
9PM:
Bonfire and Social Hour
FRIDAY:
Breakfast:
On your own (or just sleep in)
Free
time: Enjoy the local scenery, hike, shop, or just hang out and relax
as more guests arrive
Lunch:
On your own
Free
time: (see above)
Dinner:
On your own
7PM:
Speaker #1
8PM:
Door prizes!
9PM:
Bonfire and Social Hour
SATURDAY:
Breakfast:
on your own
Free
Time: Relax, socialize, and indulge in recreational activities
10AM:
Speaker #2
11AM:
Break
12PM:
Lunch (on your own)
2PM:
Speaker #3
3PM:
Door Prizes!
4PM:
Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt
5PM:
Potluck
BBQ! Entrée provided (chicken, brats, hamburgers, etc.) please
bring a side dish
7PM:
Speaker #4
8PM:
Door Prizes!
9PM:
Bonfire and Social Hour
SUNDAY
(travel
day):
9AM:
Hosted Continental Breakfast (fresh fruit, pasties and coffee)
10AM:
Group photo/autograph session
1PM:
Check out
ADMISSION
As
in the past, every effort has been made to provide our guests with an
enjoyable and entertaining experience for a minimal cost. We have
always prided ourselves in keeping BEACHFOOT a non-profit event. In
other words…we
don’t make a dime.
Any money collected that exceeds the cost of the event will be
donated to charity. For the record, we went $600 in the hole last
year. Due to increased expenses, we have reluctantly raised the
admission price by a whopping $5.00 this year…still a great value!
Admission
Includes:
Campsite, speakers, door prizes, barbeque, continental breakfast and
official BEACHFOOT 2014 commemorative T-shirt and group photo…CHEAP!
Individuals
$45.00
Couples
$70.00
Families
$80.00
While
we prefer you pay the entire amount in advance, a minimum $20.00
deposit is required; as we pay for all the expenses in advance.
Please send your check or money order made out to: Todd
Neiss @ 11850 N. Center Avenue, #421, Portland, OR 97217.
Or, if you prefer, you can send you’re your admission to my Pay
Pal
account listed as “americanprimate@aol.com.”
Admission
is the same regardless of how many days you attend or where you
choose to sleep.
STUFF
Camping Gear:
tent, sleeping bag, cooler, chairs, cookware, lanterns, etc. Please
bring fire wood & extra gear for our fly-in guests (tents,
sleeping bags, chairs, coolers, flashlights, etc.).
Food:
Aside from Saturday’s BBQ and Sunday’s continental breakfast,
you will need to provide your own food and drinks.
RSVP
ASAP!
It’s
perfectly acceptable to confirm your spot prior to sending your
admission or deposit.
The US Forest
Service has placed the maximum site capacity to just 100
people. This will be on a “first come – first served” basis so
please RSVP
as soon as possible.
So mark your
calendars for July
24th
– 27th
and
get ready for a great time of fun and fellowship at BEACHFOOT 2014!
A
MESSSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
The
idea for BEACHFOOT came to me one day as I reflected back on the
brief moments we researchers had to chat as we crossed paths at
various conferences and symposiums. I lamented the fact that such
brief encounters rarely permitted us the privilege of genuinely
getting to know one another on a more personal level. For my part, I
found myself in the awkward position of being friends with numerous
individuals who, for whatever reason, were at odds with one another.
These misunderstandings, personality conflicts and outright animosity
between many researchers appeared to me to be the unintended
consequence of simply not truly knowing one another.
Then
I thought to myself…”What would happen if I could provide a venue
wherein prominent researchers could come together in a casual setting
to simply get to know one another on a more personal level? Thus
BEACHFOOT was born...an invitation only, casual gathering of
researchers, relaxing together, without the burden of having to
entertain an audience. Over time, we have requested volunteers to
share their latest work with their fellow colleagues. BEACHFOOT is a
one of a kind event which allows researchers from around the world to
socialize, network, and share their collective experiences. The name
"BEACHFOOT" is derived from my decision to hold our
gathering on the beautiful Oregon Coast.
The
entire point of BEACHFOOT is to allow fellow researchers, who
normally would never meet, to socialize and network in a very relaxed
atmosphere. No one is expected to "perform" for an
audience. As a result, BEACHFOOT has fostered many new friendships
which otherwise may never have happened.
This
year marks the 7th
anniversary
of an idea that has grown into a truly unique event. If you are a
recipient of this invitation, I encourage you to take advantage of
this rare opportunity to spend four days in the company of legendary
Bigfoot researchers in the beautiful temperate rainforest of the
Oregon Coast Range. I sincerely hope to see you there!
Beast
Regards,
Todd
M. Neiss
Founder
- American Primate Foundation
See
You There!
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