Lori Wade is a longtime Bigfoot researcher, investigator with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, expedition leader, speaker, and small-business owner whose work has made her a familiar and respected presence throughout the Southeastern Bigfoot community.

Based in Tennessee, Lori has spent years investigating reports, speaking with witnesses, exploring areas of reported activity, and participating in organized field research. She is especially active across Tennessee and Georgia, while also taking an interest in reports and potential activity in Alabama. Her experience includes not only investigating individual sightings and encounters, but also leading groups into the field during BFRO expeditions.

As an expedition leader, Lori helps participants understand the realities of Bigfoot field research. That work can involve studying the history of an area, evaluating witness testimony, examining possible tracks or unusual structures, listening for vocalizations and wood knocks, conducting nighttime observations, and documenting anything that may warrant closer investigation. She is known for selecting promising research locations and creating an environment in which both experienced investigators and first-time participants can learn, contribute, and take the process seriously.

Lori’s interest in the subject is also deeply personal. During interviews, she has discussed several unusual experiences of her own, including two reported sightings. She has also spoken about strange lights in the woods, possible Dogman activity, and other unexplained events encountered during her years of research. These experiences have given her a firsthand understanding of how difficult it can be for witnesses to discuss an encounter that falls outside ordinary expectations.

That understanding shapes the way Lori approaches witnesses and members of the public. She is thoughtful, approachable, and willing to listen without immediately dismissing or sensationalizing what someone has experienced. Her ability to balance open-minded curiosity with practical field experience has made her a valued guest on podcasts, at conferences, and during public discussions about Sasquatch research.

Lori has shared her knowledge and experiences through numerous podcast interviews and public appearances, discussing Bigfoot activity in Tennessee, Georgia, and the surrounding region. Her conversations often explore the challenges of field investigation, the importance of credible witness testimony, patterns found in areas with repeated reports, and the unusual experiences that sometimes occur alongside traditional Bigfoot encounters. Recent appearances continue to identify her as both a BFRO investigator and expedition leader.

In addition to her research, Lori is the creator and owner of Bigfoot and Me, a specialty business offering handmade Bigfoot-inspired gifts and collectibles. She founded the shop after noticing that many available Sasquatch products relied on the same exaggerated or cartoon-style designs. Lori wanted to create items with a different personality and a more handcrafted feel for people who share her appreciation for the subject.

The products offered through Bigfoot and Me reflect Lori’s creativity and personal connection to the community. Many of the items are individually created, with Lori reporting that the majority involve hand stitching. The shop is not simply a separate business venture. It is another expression of the enthusiasm, imagination, and sense of community that she brings to her research and public appearances.

Lori is particularly engaging because she brings together several different sides of the Bigfoot world. She understands the seriousness of interviewing witnesses and conducting responsible field investigations, but she also embraces the friendships, creativity, humor, and shared enthusiasm that make the community welcoming. Whether she is leading an expedition, discussing one of her own encounters, meeting attendees at a festival, or introducing someone to one of her handmade creations, Lori connects with people in a genuine and memorable way.

Through her BFRO investigations, expedition leadership, speaking appearances, interviews, and work with Bigfoot and Me, Lori Wade continues to encourage curiosity, responsible research, and greater respect for those who report extraordinary encounters. Her combination of field experience, personal insight, creativity, and warmth has made her an appreciated voice among researchers, witnesses, and Bigfoot enthusiasts throughout the region.