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The 2026 Olympic Strange Days Field Experience is a 3-day immersive, hands-on experience into one of the most active high-strangeness zones in the Pacific Northwest.

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dr. simeon hein

Dark matter. Dark energy. Relic neutrinos. Ball lightning. These are just some of the things that could be at play in nature that give Bigfoot, UFOs, etc., their "paranormal abilities". Get ready for a major scientific breakthrough that could completely change how you see the universe in which you (and other strange things) live.

Dr. Simeon Hein is a sociologist and director of the

Institute for Resonance in Boulder, Colorado. He is best known for his research into "subtle-energy" sciences, including remote viewing, crop circles, and unidentified aerial phenomena. 

Background and Education

  • Academic Training: He received a Ph.D. in sociology from Washington State University in 1992.

  • Research Focus: His academic interests include nonlinear research methods, complexity theory, and the intersection of technology and society.

  • Professional Transition: After teaching research methodology at Washington State University, he began studying remote viewing in 1996. He previously served as an instructor at the Farsight Institute. 

List of Books

Notable Projects and Activities

  • The Institute for Resonance: Founded in 1997, this organization provides training in "resonant viewing" (a form of remote viewing) and conducts research into crop circles.

  • Human Fusion™: Hein offers group coaching and online training in the science and practice of this personal development program.

  • Media and Documentaries: He has appeared as a crop circle and remote viewing expert in several television series, including In Search of... (2019) and the documentary film A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot (2024).

  • Multiverse Research: His current work focuses on evidence of parallel realities through case studies in cosmology and physiology.

  • Musical Projects: He has released original music albums, including Dancing Man and Opening Skies. 

maurene morgan

Prominent UFO researcher and investigator best known for her previous leadership within the

Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). 

Current Role and Expertise

  • Alumni MUFON State Director: From 2017-23, State Director for MUFON Washington State.

  • Field Investigation: She was trained as a certified MUFON Field Investigator with specialized experience in reports involving extraterrestrial entities and physical or mental procedures associated with UFO encounters.

  • Regional Leadership: She is the founder of the Olympic UFO Meet Up in Port Townsend and facilitates support groups for individuals who have experienced unexplained encounters. 

Investigative Focus

Morgan’s research often blends historical analysis with modern sightings. Her notable work includes: 

  • Ancient Astronaut Theory: She has presented research on ancient artifacts, specifically from the Marquesas Islands, suggesting that disparate ancient civilizations depicted similar motifs of beings in goggles or "astronaut-like" figures.

  • Regional Statistics: She frequently tracks and presents data on UFO activity in the Pacific Northwest, noting that Washington is a historical "hotspot" for sightings of orbs, triangles, and unexplained lights.

  • Scientific Skepticism: Despite her field of study, she maintains a philosophy of extreme skepticism toward mainstream narratives, arguing that human reality is often "culturally constructed" to obscure more complex universal truths. 

Background and Personal Life

  • Global Explorer: Between 1978 and 1983, Morgan spent five years sailing around the world, an experience that informed her cross-cultural research into ancient art and myths.

  • Community Engagement: She is a frequent guest speaker at events like the UFO/Paranormal Summit and local libraries, where she discusses everything from 19th-century sightings to contemporary "black triangle" reports. 


brian gagnon

MAKAH ELDER

INTUITIVE NATIVE TRACKING: FIELD EXPERIENCE

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harvest moon

Master Basket-weaver and Storyteller combines her unique talents and many skills to create educational lectures for people of all ages. In her presentations she describes an in depth programs of the Coastal Salish Natives. Harvest Moon brings in hands on artifacts, which deliver a clearer perspective of how things were done. She will speak of the abundance of life amongst the Northwest Coast Tribes, whose rich culture has been handed down from generation to generation. Discover the unique hertage that they hold close to their hearts.

Harvest Moon has serve two terms for ” The Washington Commission for the Humanities” as an ” Inquiry Mind speaker. Grants from the Seattle Arts Commission, Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities, Heritage Art Council for ” Artist in Residency” and ” Young Audience” speaker for Portland Oregon and Southern Washington State.

Harvest Moon means “A light shining forth in the midst of darkness”. She speaks from her heart and spirit, leaving people looking at a different perspective of the N.W. Coast Native Americans. Receiving the “Peace and Friendship Award” presented by the Washington State Historical Society in recognition of signficant contributions to the understand of N.W. Indian Heritage. Her interest in History and her vast amount of research fives her the title as a professional speaker and storyteller.

ALICIA PHIFER

TOBE JOHNSON

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Tobe Johnson and Alicia Phifer are the driving forces behind Olympic Strange Days, a YouTube series and research project focused on high strangeness phenomena in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the Olympic Peninsula. Their work delves into Sasquatch/Bigfoot encounters, cryptid sightings, UFOs, ghosts, Earth energies, and related paranormal events. Through on-location investigations, they explore hotspots like Bluff Creek and various haunted or anomalous sites, documenting wood knocks, vocalizations, and other evidence while emphasizing connections between Sasquatch and broader interdimensional or supernatural elements. The project also includes annual field expeditions and events that bring together researchers, experiencers, and enthusiasts for immersive experiences.

Tobe Johnson stands out as an author and investigator, notably through his book The Owl Moon Lab: A Paranormal Experiment , which presents a detailed, interactive account of his research into paranormal ties to Sasquatch, complete with companion audio and video evidence accessible via smartphone. He frequently appears on podcasts, radio and television appearances such an Expedition Bigfoot. He is the co-director of the 2027 documentary "HOWL: Secrets of Stout Grove" and contributes to broader Bigfoot and high-strangeness discussions.

Alicia Phifer is the co-host with Tobe for their weekly YouTube series Olympic Strange Days, sharing expertise in cryptid research, local lore, and witness testimonies. Together, they have spoken at events like Squatch Fest + Galactic Fest, covering topics from abductions to recent Sasquatch sightings. Their joint efforts emphasize fieldwork, community engagement, and challenging mainstream narratives around these phenomena, often highlighting personal experiences and ongoing activity in active zones. She is as well the co-director of the 2027 documentary "HOWL: Secrets of Stout Grove"

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resonance production

Resonance Productions is an award-winning independent film production company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in creating compelling narratives across documentaries, feature films, commercials, music videos, and branded content.

The company's most prominent project is the A Flash of Beauty documentary series, beginning with A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed (2022), directed by Brett Eichenberger and produced by Jill Remensnyder, with cinematography by Michael Ferry and co-production by Tobe Johnson. This film examines the Bigfoot (Sasquatch) phenomenon through in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses, researchers, indigenous perspectives, academics like Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum, and experts such as clinical psychologist Dr. Michael Adamse. Focused heavily on Pacific Northwest sightings while touching on reports from other regions, it presents evidence including historical accounts, physical traces, audio/visual recordings, and the profound psychological impact of encounters, encouraging viewers to weigh the data and draw their own conclusions about the creature's existence.

Building on its success, Resonance Productions expanded the series with the sequel A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot (2023/2024), which delves into reported paranormal dimensions of Bigfoot experiences, such as inexplicable abilities, cloaking, or connections to broader unexplained phenomena. Supported by crowdfunding and featuring returning team members, the project continues the franchise's emphasis on eyewitness testimonies and transformative personal stories.

rICH GERMEAUX

Previous Field Guide of OSD 2024-25

Professional Background

  • He has over 14 years of experience in law enforcement, including roles in local, federal, and tribal policecapacities.

  • He served as a Deputy Sheriff (where much of his Sasquatch-related activity occurred), and also worked in patrol, Detective Division, SWAT, and Marine Enforcement.

  • He was previously a La Push Tribal Police Officer (associated with the Quileute Tribe near La Push, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula).

Bigfoot Involvement

Rich is known as an extended Sasquatch experiencer and investigator of Sasquatch. His encounters began during his law enforcement career, and he applied his investigative skills to document evidence, including physical traces, DNA collection (in some reports), and eyewitness testimonies.

  • One notable early encounter occurred on La Push Road (near La Push, WA), where he had a sighting without prior exposure to Bigfoot lore, making it particularly impactful for him.

  • He has shared detailed accounts in interviews, including a chilling close-range observation described as seeing a "massive threat predator" moving with unnatural speed.

  • He is a co-founder of The Olympic Project, a group focused on Sasquatch research in the Olympic Peninsula region.

  • He has appeared in documentaries and media, such as:

    • A Flash of Beauty and Monsterquest 2026

    • Discussions with Giorgio A. Tsoukalos ("The Alien Guy").

    • Podcasts like Church of Mabus (as a former tribal police officer and Bigfoot investigator).

    • Sasquatch Summer Fest and other conferences/events.

summary

Rich is respected in the Bigfoot community for his credibility as a former LEO (law enforcement officer) who approached the topic skeptically at first but became convinced through personal observations and evidence collection. He emphasizes straightforward, no-nonsense reporting of his experiences.

kevin carney

Previous Field Guide of OSD 2025

Professional Background

Retired medical sales.

Bigfoot Involvement

  • He is known for recording the Blue Mountain Screams in 2020, which captured loud vocalizations from what are believed to be 2 or more Sasquatch (including proximity to a parabolic mic for high volume/magnitude).

  • Confirmed sightings/interactions with Sasquatch Oregon, Washington.

  • Bio acoustics specialist

  • Casting specialist

  • Experienced outdoorsman

summary

Kevin is a seasoned investigator/ witness who connects mind, body and soul to seeing and knowing how to collect and experience the phenomena.

craig yahne

Host of Galacticfest/ Squatchfest

Professional Background

  • Fox Sports Camerman

  • Freelance videography/ photography/drone pilot/ production tech

  • Tennis instructor

  • Documentarian

  • Host

Bigfoot Involvement

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