As Loren tells it, it was March of 1960 when he was 12 years old that he first saw the life changing film, “Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman” directed by Ishiro Honda. He saw it twice over the weekend and when school started the following week he asked his teachers all about the Abominable Snowman. Being told not to waste his time, Loren did what most kids do when they want answers, he searched them out himself by reading everything he could on the subject. That was 50 years ago and Loren has been exploring, investigating, collecting, reading, interviewing, and writing ever since.

Loren has written over 30 books that explore everything from Bigfoot and Mothman to Tom Slick and the Flatwoods Monster. Many of you are familiar with his books like, “Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nation’s Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures” and “Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature.” Loren’s years of dedication have not only yielded books and a vast body of research, but they have also allowed him to assemble a collection of cryptozoology items worthy of display. Loren’s diverse and fascinating collection is now proudly housed in the International Cryptozoology Museum. The cryptozoological artifacts on display covers a number of gems that range from the famous Feejee Mermaid to the 400-pound “Crookston Bigfoot” that greets visitors at the front door. The museum is located in Portland, Maine and is a destination worth the trip. Plus you might even be lucky enough have a tour given by Loren himself.

On behalf of Believe It Tour I would like to congratulate Loren Coleman on his journey of 50 years and wish him only the best of luck with the International Cryptozoology Museum.