Don't you wish you knew Bigfoot? Michael Wallace knows him intimately. In fact, he grew up with the man whose practical jokes on California logging sites encouraged belief in the Sasquatch lore and led to a fan base for the furry mythical creature with large feet (carved by a fellow logger). As the son of Ray Wallace, whose life as a Bigfoot hoaxer wasn't fully revealed until after his death, Michael knows all of his father's fantastical tricks. Join us as author Michael Wallace reveals the true story of the 1958 "sightings" that coined the term "Bigfoot."  

Michael Wallace is the author of Son of Bigfoot, released by Chapters of Life Publishing in October 2025. He lives in Centralia, Washington.  

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These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

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