What’s that stomping through the forest? It’s big and hairy and looks like an ape. Could it be Bigfoot?

For years, people across the United States have reported seeing a strange creature called Bigfoot. But so far, no one has found proof that the beast is real.

Some people have spent years trying to find evidence of Bigfoot. One of them is Cindy Caddell. She works for the U.S. Forest Service. She has been looking for Bigfoot since she was a kid.

Last June, Caddell led a search for Bigfoot in Oregon. One night, the group recorded loud, strange calls in the forest.

The noises were “similar to what some people believe are Bigfoot calls,” Caddell says. Experts haven’t yet been able to link the sounds to any known animals.

So is Bigfoot just a myth? Or does the creature really exist?

What’s that moving through the woods? It’s big and hairy. It looks like an ape. Could it be Bigfoot?

For years, people across the country have said they saw a strange creature. They called it Bigfoot. But so far, no one has found proof that it is real.

Some people have looked for evidence of Bigfoot for years. One of them is Cindy Caddell. She works for the U.S. Forest Service. She has been looking for Bigfoot since she was a kid.

Last June, Caddell led a search for Bigfoot. It was in a forest in Oregon. One night, the group recorded loud, strange calls.

The noises were “similar to what some people believe are Bigfoot calls,” Caddell says. Experts haven’t been able to link the sounds to any known animals.

So is Bigfoot just a myth? Or does it really exist?

Tales of a giant apelike creature go back hundreds of years. Native American tribes have long told stories about a beast some called Sasquatch. Some stories say the creature is gentle and shy. Others describe it as a scary monster.

The name Bigfoot was first used for the giant creature in 1958. That’s when workers in California found huge footprints in the mud. The prints were too big to belong to a human. Some were 16 inches long! The find became big news nationwide.

Soon people across the country reported seeing giant footprints too. Some said they had found Bigfoot’s fur or poop. Others claimed to have seen the creature with their own eyes.

There have been tales of a giant apelike creature for hundreds of years. Some Native American tribes told stories about a beast called Sasquatch. Some stories say the creature is gentle. Others describe it as a scary monster.

The name Bigfoot was first used for the giant creature in 1958. Back then, workers in California found huge footprints in the mud. The prints were too big to be from a human. Some were 16 inches long! The find became big news.

Soon people across the country said they saw giant footprints too. Some said they had found Bigfoot’s fur or poop. Others claimed they saw the creature with their own eyes.

In 1967, two men traveled to California. They filmed what is often considered the most famous Bigfoot video ever. The minute-long clip shows a tall, hairy figure walking in the woods. Some people believe the video is fake. But others think it’s proof that Bigfoot exists.

Over time, interest in the giant creature has only grown. Park rangers, teachers, and even some scientists have said they’ve spotted it.

About 14 years ago, Caddell saw a large creature lurking in the Oregon woods. “That could have been a Sasquatch,” Caddell says. “I definitely don’t walk around by myself in the dark.”

In 1967, two men went to California. They filmed what’s known as the most famous Bigfoot video ever. The clip is a minute long. It shows a tall, hairy figure walking in the woods. Some people think the video is fake. But others think it’s proof that Bigfoot is real.

Over time, interest in Bigfoot has grown more. Park rangers, teachers, and even some scientists say they’ve spotted it.

About 14 years ago, Caddell saw a large creature. It was lurking in the Oregon woods.

“That could have been a Sasquatch,” Caddell says. “I definitely don’t walk around by myself in the dark.”

Still, many people say the evidence isn’t strong enough. Experts point out that strange noises, fur, and poop don’t prove anything. They could belong to wild animals, like bears, coyotes, or wolves. After all, plenty of creatures roam the forests.

And those giant footprints workers found in California in 1958? They turned out to be a hoax. Two brothers secretly placed them there as a joke.

Most experts agree that a key piece of evidence, like a body, is missing.

Even Caddell agrees that unless that type of proof is found, Bigfoot will remain a mystery. But people will keep searching. And in the meantime, the Bigfoot debate lives on.

Still, many people say the evidence isn’t strong enough. Experts say that strange noises, fur, and poop aren’t proof. They could belong to wild animals, like bears or wolves. After all, many creatures roam the forests.

And those giant footprints found in California in 1958? They turned out to be a hoax. Two brothers secretly put them there as a joke.

Most experts agree that a key piece of evidence is missing. That could be a body.

Unless that type of proof is found, Bigfoot will remain a mystery. Even Caddell agrees. But people will keep searching. Meanwhile, the Bigfoot debate lives on.