This National Park HIDES a Secret! ( in Ohio ) 

Yesterday, I was convinced it was Sunday and nobody told me any different. All my family and friends played along. (I'm working way too much. But, it's tax time.) I kept saying, "Base Camp Chris hasn't uploaded, I wonder why? I hope all is well." Yeah, the laugh was on me! Thank you, to my dear friends and family!!! 😂 Cheers, Chris! 🍻

From the land of sky blue waaater, waaater, From the land of pines, lofty balsams, Comes the beer refreshing Hamm's the beer refreshing~ HAAAMMS! As soon as I saw the can, the song began to play in my mind, Ahh... the good old days.

That one drawing has Minerva on it! That's where I live!! I have a story that was told to me years ago but I haven't heard of any recent sightings. ~Enter Disclaimer~ Take this as you will, it was told to me by my XWifes 2ndAunt who was around 80 at the time. I forget her name now, but this was when she was younger (1970's) She started off by saying that she was out in the garden one summer working soil, pulling weeds and she was singing church hymns out loud to herself when she heard someone almost mocking her or singing along in the woods. She said she stood up from working on her knees, off to her left about 75 yards away near the fence line was a HUGE ape like harry creature just standing under a tree watching her. She guessed around 7-8' tall. She claimed that it didn't spook her or seem to have ill intent. She described it as having a warm blanket from God himself holding her tight and having this feeling of I'm not here to hurt you. She said it just stood there staring at her with long brownish dark hair, large blank eyes but the face of manape. She said right after that it turned and walked back into the forest and she went on with her business in the garden and figured that was odd and the end of it. Not even a few days after that she was out in the garden again pulling weeds and singing her hymns when this time the warm feeling came over her as well as a being watched feeling, she stood up and looked and under that same tree and here sat this massive ape like man with his legs crossed and back up against the tree. She didn't feel in danger or scared even. More like this creature was very intelligent and yet very curious. She kept on singing and working but was careful to not really stare or make direct eye contact as she felt safe but still a bit uneasy. She wouldn't pay any mind basically, she wouldn't here it come or go she would just know when it was there and then not. She said as the summer went on she would leave apples and grapes on the fence post by the tree and as she would work the garden that same feeling would wash over her and each time there would be this creature, she said she could see that it would come grab the fruits and always stay in the same area and would never try to get closer or seem to have ill intent. I asked her how many times did she actually see this thing and she literally said this went on weekly for about 3 months! I get things were different back then, but my mind was blown. like no way! Then she told me that one evening she was outside and her husband pulled in and when he got out of the truck he was drunk and yelling at her, waving his arms around being loud and belligerent and when he started to approach her in this manner a stone came flying out of the woods and hit him on the back of the head knocking him out cold and bleeding. From my understanding she told him about the visitor, but he had never seen it or really believed her. She said after that his attitude and drinking changed from that evening like a light switch went off in his head. She described it more as he felt it was an act of God. (being church folk at that time) But from that evening on she never felt those feelings while outside and never seen the harry wildman again. Plus she said the fruit wasn't being taken anymore. Just one story I've heard and wanted to share after watching so many or Base Camp Chris! Love this is a platform for stories to be shared of our amazing planet! Cheers from Ohio!

Holy crap! That was terrifying! You know what they say, you don't need to run faster than the Bigfoot, you just need to run faster than your friends! KH Chris!

Hamm’s beer???!!!! Really? That is a blast from the past. The bear popped into my mind immediately.

Also my great grandma lived above the little cuyahoga river back probably in the 40s, my grandma told a story about her mom in the backyard doing laundry, the yard was on a hill overlooking the little cuyahoga. She said she smelled something horrible and seen a hairy man walking up the hill, she screamed, and it turned around and left. Wish I could have gotten more details

I live in Ohio. Matt Moneymaker, who started the BFRO, actually elected to go to college at the University of Akron because of all of the alleged bigfoot sightings he had heard and read about in Ohio. When he wasn't in class he was stomping around the woods here and claims he had his first ever sighting in that area. Salt Fork State Park in Ohio has had a lot of alleged sightings as well.

The best stories brilliantly told are on Base Camp Chris, I look forward to every Sunday 😀👍

These stories make my Sunday night! So well told by Chris. Absolutely look forward to listening to every new story.

I live in Dayton Ohio and we found a giant Hut back on our motorcycle trails and it looked really weird it was made out of all kinds of woven sticks and grass and stuff

About 30 years ago, I was on a traveling nurse assignment in Cleveland. My apartment was in Akron, so that park was close by. After work one day, I drove to the park and started hiking, by myself. If I had known about the Ohio Grassman at that time, I would never have done that. Luckily, the only animal I saw was another human. Just thinking about the potential of meeting up with something like that, gives me the creeps!

December of 2009 we were moving across the country from California. Driving through the I-70, just south of the Salt Fork State Park, which is a well known area for Grassman sightings. Along the side of the road was a very large deer carcass, which looked as though someone had reached into the rib cage and opened it up with both hands, ripping it open at the rib cage! And we looked at each other and said, Grassman?

Hello Chris! I always love your "campfire" stories. This one, being set in Ohio, brings to mind an experience I had about five years ago. I live in rural NW Ohio where the landscape is a patchwork of open fields and wooded lots,wetlands, creeks, and reservoirs. I often drive out to one of these reservoirs to enjoy the quiet and watch the waterbirds who dot the surface of the water. One beautiful fall evening I went alone and rolled down the windows and just sat in the car I had parked close to the water. As the sun was going down and I was fully relaxed, I heard a loud, angry, roaring scream from the woods next to my right . That was all it took. I turned on the car, rolled up my windows, and got the heck home. That sound was terrifying and like nothing I've heard before or since.

The " Ohio Howl" recorded by Matt Moneymaker in 1994 is one of the most famous purported Sasquatch vocalizations and Ohio is one of the leading states for reported sightings

Did anyone else think the kid reporting the story was going to be left behind by the two friends running ahead of him? Sounds like he was lucky to jump into the backseat before they pulled away! Another great story, Chris. BTW nice editing! The drive out of the woods had a spooky feel and the dark silhouette that blocks out the "thanks for watching" was chilling. Have a great week. Looking Forward to the next video.

Hamm's! Flash back to my Grandfather's watching baseball! Lol!

A great story Chris...I look forward to hearing your stories every week

How terrifying to experience as a teenager 😳 I can’t imagine the horror of an experience like that!!

I remember that beer 🍺, great story Chris...

Some native Americans tribes refer to Bigfoot as The Hairy Man. Great story Chris. Thank you.

Daniel needs to find better friends. LOL

Hamm's beer, I had one when I was a kid. The barking stops when the devil walks the land!

I lived near Cuyahoga Falls, south of Akron when I was little. Me and my friends spent much of our days playing in the woods. There are really strange things in those woods. We saw some odd creatures and sounds. It was just something we got used to and learned where not to go. We never talked too much about what we saw and heard because no one would believe us.

👋 Chris! Cheers from Okanagan valley British Columbia 🇨🇦

I'm so happy to see you this evening,I wasn't sure if you were going to get a story out because I just can't wait for the new stories so thank you very much!!

Chris I have this little story to tell. I live in NE Pa. Our home is on a mountain 2,000 ft. above sea level. Surrounded by woods and a state park. One evening it was dark my husband and our dog went down the front stairs off the porch took a left heading to the cellar. This incident he will Not talk about it! I learned from my daughter and son-in-law. As they were heading to the cellar he looked up and saw a very big shadow leaning against a tree trunk looking at him about 10 feet away. Our dog did not bark he was not a barker and I guess he was not alarmed. I know it frightened him and this is not one of his character traits. He is a veteran of 22 years. Always in the woods hunting. Very smart and resourceful. He told them he would never go out again without his gun. I think he didn't tell me for I might be fearful. We have not had any occurrence since that I know of although one day this past summer I was watering my plants and felt someone there watching Never felt like that. Not comfortable. So I guess we might have a bigfoot in our woods. This happened about 6 years ago. Always enjoy your content very interesting. Have a good week. 🏕

Chris, it's embarrassing, I look forward to your weekly stories like a little kid but I'm an old man. I am not a believer but very entertaining. Thanks

I've been to the park many-times (quite-beautiful, with much to do recreation-wise for families, hiker's, etc)--I'm also friend's with the park naturalist, whom has put on Bigfoot expedition's & group gathering's at recreation areas with movie's discussing BF sightings there & elsewhere of the famous "Ohio Grassman!"...

Chris, August 2 and 3 of this year are the dates of the 3rd annual Hocking Hills Bigfoot Festival in Logan, Ohio. This is a beautiful area in southeastern Ohio. The area has state parks, especially Old Man's Cave. I plan on driving to Ohio this summer and attending the festival. I have family that lives in the Hocking Hills, so I get to spend time in one of my favorite parts of Ohio.

I almost forgot! Squatchin' with Chris Sunday. Thanks

Oh....! Finally covering Ohio, aren't we? Well, it seems like the eastern half of the state is where MOST of the "Big Fellow" activity takes place. Northeast is a rust belt but Southeast Ohio is least populated with people. Yes, the Akron-Cleveland area is active but the most famous case is the Minerva 1978 incident. Salt Fork State Park at the base of the Appalachian Mountains seems to be the most active area now...

As a Northeast Ohioan I love CVNP. It’s the perfect getaway from the city and it’s so incredibly convenient and accessible (free to enter as well). I’ve spent plenty of time out in those woods incident-free (although I did hear a mysterious growl last fall). For an out-of-stater it might come off as underwhelming as a national park, so if you ever make it here, come with somewhat lowered expectations from the big west parks, and I wouldn’t recommend making a special trip. Combined with other landmarks, though it would be a great day-stop. The history, the railroad, and the canal/towpath trail really make the park stand out (not necessarily the breathtaking scenery). It’s also an environmental success story, with the Cuyahoga River fires (yes, fires) playing a big role in kicking off the Clean Water Act. If you ever make it to Ohio, another must-do would be the Lake Erie Islands area, between Toledo and Cleveland. Put-in-Bay and Kelly’s Island are the highlights…when you get out to these islands it’s hard to tell you’re anywhere near the Midwest. Very cool location.

Thanks Chris, what a great story 😮 You’re the best storyteller!

Another good one Chris - Thank You

Thank you for another great story. We appreciate all that you do!

Hello Chris! I am a Bigfoot and Grassman researcher that lives in Akron. I spend a lot of time in the CVNP. I research near that area and it is active. Let me know when you are coming to town. Our research group is Ohio Cryptid Researchers and we have some videos posted on our RU-vid Channel Exposing the Strange. Take care, David

Was getting anxious this morning here in South Australia..Wheres Camp Base Chris? Started to get worried. Then all of a sudden there you were. So glad you are ok. Great story. I was sure someone was going to trip and fall running back. Glad they all made it out! Have a great week Chris. In contrast to your very cold weather, we had 41°C yesterday 😮 KEEP HIKING! P.S. Its Monday Morning when Base Camp Chris loads here! ❤️🇦🇺🦘

They may be not of this earth. Great story 😊👍

Congrats Chris. You’re the first person on RU-vid from outside our region that pronounced the Parks name properly. Lol. I live in the area. Know all these roads well. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of odd things going on there. It’s a cool little park surrounded by Akron to the south, Cleveland to the north. Love your content, always look forward to a new episode.

12.24am here in UK, another bedtime story, cheers Chris 🍺enjoy

Thanks Chris!!

Hello!!! I love your videos!!

My uncle was chased out of wooly booger cemetery in the 70’s by something similar. That’s in grove city, Ohio. All my life I’ve heard of a creature that lurks the Darby creek area and that specific cemetery. I walk it at night with a Pistol and have yet to have an issue myself. I catfish up and down that river. But I’m always cautious that day could come. There’s definitely things that lurk that are just beyond our understanding, And i genuinely believe that.

Mr Chris is definitely the best vertual drinking buddy I've got lmao.. 🍻 🍻

Wow! What an interesting and very detailed story this is! Thanks Chris - brilliantly told! 👏🏼🥰

Chris we need more stories from you😊Minumum twice a week please😉

Wow! Don't want to run into that Ohio Grass man! Fun to hear about him!

Ohio has alot of sightings. Salt Fork state lodge is suppose to be a hot spot..Love your stories Chris. I live right by it.❤😂

My family is from Brecksville! I used to live about 40 mins from Akron, near Amish country. I keep trying to warn my family but they don't take me seriously.

Hi Chris-another great video. Thank you. I couldn't help but notice your Phillips 66 Sign. My father bought a Phillips 66 gas station in 1968 in the neighborhood he was raised in. Ironically the area was once called Phillipsdale today the area is called Rumford. This is an area in East Providence R.I.😊

Once again, a good moment in time. Thanks to you for the these encounters. GOD BLESS

Finally a GREAT beer. That's close to a good old Schmidts.

Oh wow! I live only 10 minutes away from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, right by The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. I've hiked, biked and fished there many times. The Trail becomes a boardwalk where it crosses over the Beaver Marsh. Brandywine Falls is nearby and is one of the many waterfalls, and one of my favorites! I've walked a couple times going home where it was just turning dark and it really is pretty creepy at night! I'll have to watch out for the Grassman bigfoot next time I go walking! And the Scenic Railroad is a very popular attraction for many! It's really a beautiful park! Thanks Chris for another great story, this time in my hometown near Cleveland!

Love the old Chevrolet sign. Hot dogs Apple pie and Chevrolet.😅

Hi Chris, will we be able to see your mom and dad anytime soon? They are such a neat couple and I enjoy their visits to your channel.

Happy Sunday everybody!!! ❤😂🎉 Thanks for another great video Chris!!! 😊❤ 🥳🎉🎊 🥳🎉🎊❤

Been checking RU-vid all day! Best way to enjoy a storm.. watching a fresh BCC vid 🎉

BIGFOOT IS REAL,OHIO HAS MANY!!! OHIO 5TH IN BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS!😮😮😮

I'm from Indiana and lived in Ohio for a year. Now in Idaho where Bigfoot stories are much more common. I especially enjoyed this story from the Midwest, and I'll do some reading on the grassman now. Thank you!

Wow I didn't know they made Hamm's anymore, I used to love their old commercials and sang along with them. Thanks for the story!

YES!!!!!!!!! As an Ohio resident and a BCC HUGE fan, I approve of this. LOL. Also, coincidentally, that't the beer I drink all the time at home.

Thx Chris! Was starting to wonder if u were putting out a video today, it's getting close to bedtime over here on the east coast, thx again!

Your descriptions in your storytelling are so amazing!!! I can see, smell, hear as if I were there!! Thanks again Chris!! 🤩

A beaver in the moonlight, ah the memories.

I live right outside the park borders and have hiked and driven the area since the 80’s, on this trail, on these tracks but never encountered any traces of this Sasquatch. I hike the CVNP 3 days a week, often when it’s dark in the morning but no encounters. The park is heavily forested but sits between heavily populated areas. Also camped a lot in southern Ohio and western Pennsylvania when younger but again, no squatch encounters. You never know though…..keep looking AND hiking

How scary for those teens! Great story. It had me on edge throughout. Great, Chris!

I live in Akron now and northeast Ohio my entire life. Salt fork state park is home to Ohio grassman

I'm from Ohio and I've had a encounter with something that walked on 2 legs that sure as hell wasn't a perso

Ohio, where I live, is rated 4th for Bigfoot encounters. Especially around Salt Fork State Park! They even have a bigfoot festival there! Also in Hocking Hills! 😊

Google maps with Google street view feature is a lot of fun and addicting. Thanks Chris it gives a good idea of the surroundings. Thanks Daniel for sharing your encounter...at any moment I was hoping neither of you tripped on the railway ties....resembled that scene of Stand By Me, but this was real life running for your lives! Wow thank you for the online description of the Ohio Grassman, that mound of dried grass looked like a beaver lodge of sorts. That was an interesting detailed sketch in that periodical . The famous Ohio howl is recorded there.

Oh great! I've been waiting For Base Camp Chris!❤️🎉😊 Edit to add that your sound is perfect! Keep hiking!❤️ 🥾

hello Chris!! what's up everyone?! thanks again for an awesome story! hope the family is doing well; your parents are awesome! you should have Jeannette on for a chat with us!?? I'm sure she's had an encounter or two, living where she does. cmon folks; hit that subscribe button!! let's get him to 200,000!!!! it's not one of; it's the best channel on you tube for listening to these encounters in my opinion! we love ya Chris! once again, hope the family is well. take care and please keep hiking. ❤😎

Thank you Chris, I love your stories!

You should check out the serpent mound in Ohio. Pretty cool

Yeah Chris I live in Ohio stark county and it's kinda scary after hearing about this story and the Youngstown story. I guess there's a lot of stuff going on in southern Ohio also. Maybe that's why I don't hunt anymore lol....so thanks for the nightmares ha,ha,ha

👋🏼😁😁Chris!

My mother was a Hamms beer drinker! I grew up with it in our house. 😂 I can still sing the jingle! 😁

Great story Chris. You are such a good story teller. Thanks again!

Good one Chris!!! Ohio does have a big history of Sasquatch activity…thanks 😊😊😊❤❤❤

Excellent work 👍

Wow! Great story SCARY

It is very sad to live with a partner that does not believe you. This is a serious thing and to have a wife that is not sympathetic and verbally says you are crazy..I would not stay with that person.. The police and government personnel are aware of this swamp glassman. I am so happy you shared your story and I hope in the future our government will acknowledge these entities as well as Dogman. May you always be blessed and be safe my friend. I am sending you a hug from New Jersey. The grassman exists and I know from friends that live in upstate NY that they have seen sightings of this frightening entity. There are so many sightings of these things and people can not live in denial about these entities living in the swamps of North America.

Look forward to these stories every week!! Thank you and keep them coming!!

Wow! Hamm's beer! That brings back memories at the Twins' games with my dad and sister. Incredible story! I have never seen one or even heard one when camping but I do believe that these things exist!

Great story and info

Great video. Thanks Chris!!

Great story! Thanks Chris!

Thanx again for your brilliantly done videos chris,quality m8,fae fife in scotland, keep up the excellent work chris and good luck building your channel 👍 😊

Great videos man!

Love your stories!

Great story Chris everyone stay safe out there

Yes another great story!

😮 brave guys to go out at night they will never forget that scary night,thank ya for thier exsperience shareing to us all ,jo from okanagan valley bc canada. Stay safe

Love this channel❣️Always fascinating and fun to listen to. 🌲

Hi Chris. Yikes. Great story. Thanks.

Keep hiking!🖤💛👣🤟✌️

Great story! Thanks for sharing! I dont know if I could drive that same area, Daniel! Wow, scary!!!

Thank you for sharing another wilderness story!

Love your show, I look forward to it every week. Thank you.

Love your stories and your cabin you tell them from have another beer for me.till next time may your lantern never go out.