Tacoma — If there’s any state known for its plethora of paranormal and mythical entities, it’s Washington. The Evergreen State has had its share of incredible anomalies and mythical creatures, like the Oakville Blobs, the haunting of Tacoma’s Old City Hall, and, if this can be counted, the vampires from the “Twilight” film series.
But there’s one fabled and elusive cryptid that stands taller than any other in Washington state folklore. The legendary Bigfoot is often associated with the Pacific Northwest region and Washington in general. According to the research database Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, the mammoth Sasquatch has been spotted over 700 times in the Evergreen State, the highest number of sightings recorded in any state in the U.S.
Across the state, Pierce County has experienced the highest number of sightings at 83.
Washington’s notoriety for Bigfoot sighting was recently acknowledged in a report from lawn care company Lawn Love in its ranking of best cities for paranormal activity. Although Tacoma ranked 56th best city for paranormal activity, Lawn Love determined the city to be the seedbed of Sasquatch activity in the Pacific Northwest.
According to Lawn Love, the Pacific Northwest cities renowned for Sasquatch sightings are:
- 1. Tacoma
- 2. Seattle
- 3. Bellevue
- 4. Portland
Beyond Bigfoot, Lawn Love analyzed cities based on four metrics: sightings, haunted locations, lifestyle and paranormal community. So cities that have robust ghost tours, paranormal investigation communities, notable haunted locations or creature sightings and regular paranormal conventions are considered more paranormal-friendly than other locations.