Field Notes from The Sasquatch Museum

On Apples, Archetypes, and the Mysteries We Still Chase

Bigfoot’s face — half wild, half mythic mask — welcomes travelers to Blue Ridge, Georgia. Proof or parody? Step inside to decide.

On Tuesday, the apples were heavy on the trees in northern Georgia, their skins shining a rich red, minty green, and gold in the late September sunshine. A beautiful day to wander an orchard, choosing the perfect apples for fa…