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December 11, 2024
About the event
Topic: A Trail for the Trees: Hiking the Bigfoot Trail through the Klamath Mountains
Join us for an evening with author and Bigfoot Trail founder Michael Kauffmann as he shares his passion for the Klamath Mountains, home to the world’s most diverse temperate conifer forest. In this first regional focus event, Michael will discuss the unique natural beauty of this area and the 360-mile Bigfoot Trail he created. Blending his love of long-distance hiking with a "scavenger hunt" for 32 different conifer species, the trail offers a deeper understanding of the botanical wonders in the region. Though the area is famous for its association with the mythical Bigfoot, Michael will reveal the true treasures hidden in the diverse plant life that thrives in this extraordinary ecosystem.
In addition:
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Have a chance to win giveaways.
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Donate money during registration to support the Bigfoot Trail Alliance, the non-profit organization that is working to support the 360 mile route through the Klamath Mountains through educational and recreational opportunities.
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Have a conversation with other intentional hikers about the topic
*read more about the conversation code below.
For this event 2/3 of the donations will be given to the Bigfoot Trail Alliance, and 1/3 will support the event series. *Donations will appear as a second "ticket" in your order **Donations are not tax deductible unless made directly to a registered non-profit organization.
About the Speaker
Michael Kauffmann is an author, educator, and researcher, as well as the founder of the Bigfoot Trail—a 360-mile route that crosses the Klamath Mountains region in Northern California and southwest Oregon. He first hiked the trail in 2009 and has authored three books: Conifer Country, Conifers of the Pacific Slope, and Field Guide to Manzanitas, all of which explore the natural history of the western United States. Kauffmann created the Bigfoot Trail to promote the sustainability of the area's botanical treasures, particularly its diverse conifer species. The trail passes through 32 different conifer species, six wilderness areas, one National Park, and one State Park.
