Bigfoot Beyond the Trail

Top Cast

Eli Watson as Himself
Aleksandar Petakov as Himself

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

The inaugural film in a brand new Small Town Monsters original series kicks off! Join adventurer, filmmaker and Bigfoot researcher, Aleksandar Petakov on the trail of the legendary Bigfoot. In this first film, Aleksandar interviews investigators and witnesses alike about Sasquatch sightings in the state of New Hampshire. Having experienced something truly unexplained for himself, Aleksandar sets out to see if he can duplicate an experience that he had during a late-night encounter with what might very well be a Bigfoot. Beyond the Trail takes you into the backcountry of America in search of Bigfoot. Directed by Aleksandar Petakov and produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove, this new series of short films will also occasionally intersect with various Small Town Monsters films!

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Granite State Bigfoot Case (2021-05-06)

The inaugural film in a brand new Small Town Monsters original series kicks off! Join adventurer, filmmaker and Bigfoot researcher, Aleksandar Petakov on the trail of the legendary Bigfoot. In this first film, Aleksandar interviews investigators and witnesses alike about Sasquatch sightings in the state of New Hampshire. Having experienced something truly unexplained for himself, Aleksandar sets out to see if he can duplicate an experience that he had during a late-night encounter with what might very well be a Bigfoot. Beyond the Trail takes you into the backcountry of America in search of Bigfoot. Directed by Aleksandar Petakov and produced by Seth and Adrienne Breedlove, this new series of short films will also occasionally intersect with various Small Town Monsters films!
Ep. 2: Sasquatch in the Pine Tree State (2021-07-08)

Does Bigfoot inhabit the forested regions of northern Maine? Researchers and witnesses alike seem to think so. Aleksandar Petakov journeys to the most forested state in the lower 48 in search of evidence of the creatures existence. Along the way he talks with witnesses and researchers, as well as Cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman about the long history of Sasquatch sightings in the state.
Ep. 3: Bigfoot at Bluff Creek (2021-07-15)

Investigators Aleks and Eli travel from San Francisco to Humboldt county, through the redwoods and into the little town of Willow Creek, self proclaimed Bigfoot capital of the world, to investigate recent Bigfoot activity on a property with Animal Planets Finding Bigfoot star James “Bobo” Fay. After this they venture to the remote Bluff Creek area, where in the 1950’s logging crews discovered strange prints that would later be dubbed “Bigfoot”. They investigate this historic area with the Bluff Creek Project, as well as spend a night at the famed Patterson-Gimlin Film Site nearby. They experience seemingly inexplicable events while in this rugged wilderness.
Ep. 4: Bigfoot Mountain (2021-09-23)

Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson head to Oregon in their continuing search for Sasquatch. They visit the North American Bigfoot Center, and interview researchers, Cliff Barackman and Connor Anderson before trekking to one of the hottest Bigfoot destinations in North America; the Mount Hood wilderness.
Ep. 5: The Maine Episode - Production Diaries (2021-10-11)

In this first production diary for Beyond the Trail, journey with Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson into the untamed wilderness of Maine! Go behind the scenes of one of the earliest episodes of the series.
Ep. 6: Rocky Mountain Sasquatch (2021-10-28)

Aleksandar Petakov and Eli Watson journey to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado continuing their search for the elusive Sasquatch. They first visit the Sasquatch Outpost museum in Bailey, Colorado, spending time with owner and researcher Jim Myers in the wilderness, interviewing researchers along the way before spending a few days on a rural ranch where lots of strange activity has been reported.
Ep. 7: Olympic Bigfoot (2021-11-25)

Aleksandar and Eli head to the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state for an in-depth exploration of the purported Bigfoot nests discovered by the Olympic Project! They meet up with the "OP" and learn more about the nests, as well as their possible uses. Along the way, they become the first people to ever stay overnight in the nest site. Watch On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Discovery to learn more about the nest site! Now streaming on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play and more!
Ep. 8: The Monster of Minerva (2021-12-23)

Beyond the Trail heads to Minerva, Ohio in search of the infamous Minerva Monster. There they set up camp on the same property that The Bigfoot Project is filmed on. This episode features in-depth eyewitness interviews and a bigger-picture look at the history of the Minerva Monster and Sasquatch sightings around the region.
Ep. 9: Sasquatch Valley (2022-01-16)

Aleks and Eli travel deep into the High Uintas in the search for Sasquatch. While Utah might not be the most popular state for Bigfoot researchers, reports have come out of the area. While hiking into their campsite they have a strange experience, could it be the elusive creature they're searching for?
Ep. 10: The Sawgrass Skunk Ape (2022-02-24)

Aleks, Eli and the Beyond the Trail crew head into the legendary Everglades of South Florida in search of the fabled Skunk Ape, battling the watery terrain and all sorts of dangerous wildlife in the area in pursuit of this mystery.
Ep. 11: Green Swamp Sasquatch (2022-03-17)

Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew journey into Central Florida's Green Swamp to join local investigators, explore the area and hear stories of the Green Swamp Sasquatch. Along the way they attend the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference.
Ep. 12: Searching for the Ocala Sasquatch (2022-04-07)

Join Aleks, Eli and the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew as they adventure into Florida's Ocala National Forest in search of the elusive Sasquatch. The search for Bigfoot evidence leads where the trail ends...
Ep. 13: Sunshine State Sasquatch (2022-04-28)

In the Conclusion of the Florida Saga, Aleks and Eli find themselves in the panhandle of Northern Florida. There they team up with Bigfoot researcher Stacy Brown Jr. who shows them a spot where he and his crew, Outkast Paranormal, have frequent events of high strangeness. Perhaps they will collect some of the most compelling evidence from their Florida Journey yet!
Ep. 14: Bridgewater Triangle Bigfoot (2022-05-12)

Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew delve into the infamous paranormal Bridgewater Triangle area of Massachusetts, exploring the area and listening to the various Bigfoot encounters in the region. However, in the triangle, the strange stories stretch far beyond Bigfoot and into other paranormal topics and even gruesome crimes that will send a chill down your spine...
Ep. 15: Tracking New Hampshire's Bigfoot (2022-05-22)

After the discovery of an interesting footprint in Central New Hampshire in late March, Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew are joined by local investigators to scour the area for any other evidence that might point to Sasquatch moving through the area.
Ep. 16: Blue Ridge Bigfoot (2022-06-12)

The mountains of Northern Georgia are rife with sightings of the Sasquatch creature and Aleks and the Beyond the Trail crew explore the area to see what they can find. However, bad weather and a large search area prove to be difficult tasks for the BTT crew. Will it be too much for them?
Ep. 17: Searching for the Alaskan Sasquatch (2022-06-26)

Aleks and Eli, along with the Small Town Monsters crew, head to the Alaskan interior in search of evidence of the existence of Bigfoot. Incredible scenery, stories, eyewitness encounters and experiences await them as they set foot in the last frontier.
Ep. 18: Encounters with the West Virginia Wildman (2022-07-21)

This special episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail focuses solely on interviews with West Virginians. Listen to various firsthand Bigfoot encounter stories, as well as tales from local researchers, museums and even about the Flatwoods Monster and its connection to Bigfoot. Be sure to stay tuned for part II where Aleks and Eli head into the hills to search for the West Virginia Wild Man.
Ep. 19: Search for the West Virginia Sasquatch (2022-07-28)

This continuation of West Virginia Wild Man features Aleks and the crew, joined by Bigfoot artist Jonathan Dodd, exploring the hills, woods and caves of the mountain state alongside researcher Les O'Dell in search of the wild man of West Virginia. Be sure to check out part I for more specifically about West Virginia wild man eyewitnesses and stories.
Ep. 20: Smoky Mountain Sasquatch (2022-08-21)

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks goes on a solo backpacking trip into the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina to explore an area of interest in pursuit of the Smoky Mountain Sasquatch...
Ep. 21: Terrifying Encounters with Sasquatch (2022-09-18)

In this edition of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail we go through the interview archives we've gathered to share some intriguing Sasquatch encounters & stories we've been told over the last year and a half. With encounters ranging from California, Maine, Alaska, Colorado, Ohio to the Bridgewater Triangle of Massachusetts, there are some interesting behaviors and situations reported by these experiencers.
Ep. 22: The Adirondack Beast (2022-10-16)

Join Aleks, Eli and the crew as they head to upstate New York to visit Whitehall, where the infamous Abair Road Incident took place in 1976. They attend the unique Whitehall Sasquatch calling festival and explore the surrounding areas with fellow researchers such as Paul Bartholomew, Steve Kulls, Mike Anne and Emily Fleur.
Ep. 23: Bigfoot Audio Evidence Captured?! (Audio Analysis Video) (2022-10-30)

This video serves as a crash course to alleged Sasquatch audio like vocalizations and so called "wood knocks" as well as an analysis of six audio incidents that have taken place across the United States as documented by the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail Crew. Analysis from Sasquatch audio researcher Chris Spencer provides an interesting insight into these incidents.
Ep. 24: The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part One (2022-11-24)

Join Aleks & the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew for this epic two-part documentary taking them into the heart of remote coastal section of the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to a place known as "Area A". With a history of strange activity, their week-long visit to Area A proves to be their most ambitious & dangerous expedition to date, with interesting results.
Ep. 25: The Alaskan Coastal Sasquatch - Part Two (2022-12-25)

Join Aleks & the Bigfoot Beyond the Trail crew for the epic conclusion of this two-part documentary taking them into the heart of remote coastal section of the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska to a place known as "Area A".
Ep. 26: The Kentucky Sasquatch Search (2023-01-15)

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks goes on a solo trip into an area of Central Kentucky recommended to him by local researcher Jeff Waldridge. The area has a history of Sasquatch sightings and alleged activity, and he explores the area at night alone.
Ep. 27: Searching for the Skunk Ape (2023-02-16)

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail installment, Aleks returns to the wilds of South Florida with Tate Hieronymus in search of the Skunk Ape, continuing on from their previous expedition there last January.
Ep. 28: Louisiana Sasquatch Search (2023-03-19)

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail installment, Aleks heads into Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin for a kayak adventure, joined by Scott Tompkins of the Bigfoot Mapping Project.
Ep. 29: Tales of the Honey Island Swamp Monster (2023-04-16)

In this latest installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks takes a deep dive into the stories of the infamous Honey Island Swamp monster in Louisiana.
Ep. 30: Where The Sasquatch Dwells (2023-05-21)

This latest installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail features interviews with Sasquatch researchers from across North America in a variety of states such as Maine, California, Florida, West Virginia, Oregon, New York and Alaska.
Ep. 31: Sasquatch Evidence & Encounters (2023-06-18)

This latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail is a compilation of some of the more intriguing encounters we've had while out in the field across North America.
Ep. 32: Return to the Granite State Bigfoot Case (2023-07-16)

In this installment of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks revisits the first ever case featured on this series in his home state of New Hampshire. Digging through his personal database of sightings in the state, he shares some interesting encounters and conducts some boots on the ground searching in the area of his previous encounters.
Ep. 33: The Alaska Bigfoot Highway (2023-08-20)

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he drives the entirety of the famed Alaska Highway, through the remote northern Canadian Wilderness into Alaska. Along the way Aleks runs into various Sasquatch stories and reports. Hear from local researchers from the Yukon Territory and Alaska about their decades of research on the topic in these desolate landscapes.
Ep. 34: Tales from Alaska's Interior (2023-10-08)

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he ventures deep into interior Alaska, visiting Sasquatch sighting locations and following up on leads from last years "Searching for the Alaskan Sasquatch" video.
Ep. 35: Land of the Sasquatch (2023-11-23)

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail adventure as he journeys to where the Sasquatch legend began, to beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Talking with a variety of longtime researchers, they provide insight into the pursuit of Sasquatch in BC, the history of sightings, as well as experiences with some of the original pioneers of the Sasquatch research field such as John Green, Rene Dahinen and Dr. John Bindernagel.
Ep. 36: Valley of the Hairy Giants (2023-12-24)

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail as he ventures to the remote Bella Coola Valley in British Columbia, Canada to visit the Nuxalk First Nation, where stories of hairy man like creatures have persisted for centuries.
Ep. 37: Central Kentucky Sasquatch Investigation (2024-01-14)

Join Aleks Petakov on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail as he returns to the location of a previous investigation (as seen in episode 26, "The Kentucky Sasquatch Search"), in order to recreate thermal footage he captured. He is joined by Charlie Raymond of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization (KBRO) who also provides some interesting backstory about this area and the history of sightings.
Ep. 38: Kenai Peninsula Encounters (2024-02-04)

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail covering a variety of Sasquatch encounters on Alaska's rugged Kenai Peninsula. Whether it be the fascinating story of Port Chatham AKA Portlock, Les Stroud's encounter while filming Survivorman, tales from Area A and beyond, the Kenai Peninsula contains some of the last frontier's most captivating Alaskan Hairy Man encounters and lore.
Ep. 39: The Search for the Honey Island Swamp Monster (2024-03-10)

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail in which Aleks returns to Louisiana's infamous Honey Island Swamp to follow up on stories of the Bigfoot like Honey Island Swamp Monster and search the swamp itself.
Ep. 40: The Skunk Ape Corridor (2024-04-28)

Join us on this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail in which Aleks heads back into the wilds of central Florida alongside a host of fellow investigators and enthusiasts to search in an area called "The corridor", which serves as a wildlife chokepoint. Over the course of the journey they share various research techniques and tips for data collection among other things while scouring the corridor.
Ep. 41: Behind the Trail: Bigfoot Beyond the Trail (2024-06-23)

In this latest Bigfoot Beyond the Trail join Aleks Petakov as he rewatches a variety of episodes from over the years and provides some behind the scenes commentary and untold stories.
Ep. 42: In the Shadow of Mount St. Helens (2024-08-04)

This latest episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail features Aleks visiting the area around Mount Saint Helens in Washington State, to the encounter location of Jay and Monda Burch. In 2016 Jay and Monda had a series of traumatic Sasquatch encounters in an area of wilderness well known for a variety of sightings over the years. Jay and Monda discuss their encounters in full detail.
Ep. 43: Tracking the Sasquatch of Mount Hood (2024-09-08)

In this episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks pays a visit to the North American Bigfoot Center (NABC) in Boring, Oregon, headed by Finding Bigfoot's Cliff Barackman. Together with Cliff and his NABC research team, they explore the areas around Mount Hood, where recent alleged Sasquatch activity and sightings have taken place, looking for clues and evidence of the elusive creatures.
Ep. 44: The Return to Bluff Creek (2024-10-20)

In this episode of Bigfoot Beyond the Trail, Aleks returns to the heart of Bigfoot Country: Bluff Creek in Northern California. Teaming up with the Jonathan Easley of Western Bigfoot Exploration, the Bluff Creek Project and others, he revisits the areas featured in one of the earliest ever episodes of Beyond the Trail (Bigfoot at Bluff Creek, 2021) seeing what new occurrences have taken place since as well as documenting further potential Sasquatch activity in the area.
Ep. 45: Tracking Bigfoot in the Winter Wilderness (2025-03-23)

Bigfoot Beyond the Trail makes its triumphant return! In this installment join Aleks Petakov as he ponders how Sasquatch could survive in the harsh winters of the Northeastern US. He discusses recent alleged snow trackways discovered and then embarks on an epic backpacking journey into the wilderness of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
Ep. 46: The Appalachian Bigfoot Trail (2025-04-27)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew as they venture into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. Staying in a few different areas they have a few strange experiences and explore the possibilities of what it could be.
Ep. 47: The West Virginia Bigfoot Cave? (2025-06-01)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew for part two of their journey into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. Staying for a few days in an area near Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest point, they explore some creepy forests and the depths of a massive river cave system, pondering the possibilities of Sasquatches using such caves to stay hidden.
Ep. 48: Knocks in the Dark (2025-06-05)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov and crew for part three and the conclusion of their journey into the rugged terrain of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia in search of adventure and evidence of Sasquatch. After checking out some of the most epic vista's West Virginia has to offer, the crew posts up for a few days in a remote location with a history of alleged Sasquatch activity before making their way into the mountains of Virginia, concluding the long journey.
Ep. 49: Bigfoot Encounters on the Olympic Peninsula (2025-09-14)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, join Aleks Petakov as he ventures back to the stunning Olympic Peninsula of Washington State where he meets up with Shane Corson of the Olympic Project. They visit the property of local James, who runs them through his Sasquatch encounters and the variety of sightings all around that area of the peninsula.
Ep. 50: The Alaskan Bush Plane Sasquatch Search (2025-09-28)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov journey's back to the last frontier. Alaska. There he teams up with local pilot Matt and heads out on an epic overnight bush plane journey into the wilds of Alaska in search of Sasquatch.
Ep. 51: Cascade Mountain Sasquatch (2025-10-12)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov heads deep into the epic Cascade mountains of Washington state. Sharing footage from an experience he had in the fall of 2024 outside of Packwood, Washington, Aleks returns to the area in the summer of 2025 with investigators Kirk Brandenburg and Nathaniel Bronis. Together they spend a few days investigating a remote high alpine lake with a history of Sasquatch encounters.
Ep. 52: The Alaskan Hidden Sasquatch (2025-11-02)

In this installment of Beyond the Trail, Aleks Petakov is back in Alaska and focusing on Sasquatch sightings and encounters in South-Central Alaska, on the outskirts of what little civilization exists in the state. Investigators RobRoy Menzies of the Bigfoot Art Gallery and "Chuke" of Chuke's Outdoor Adventures recount various sightings in locations across the Matanuska-Susitna Valley like Hatcher Pass, Chickaloon, Eklutna Lake, Eagle River and near Anchorage. RobRoy takes Aleks to the location of an encounter he had this past winter with a strange whistling creature pushing trees over. With recent brown bear attacks in the area, Aleks and RobRoy tread lightly, highlighting the mortal risk Alaska carries even close to town.