North Fork Survivors

Such a great place to stop and look at interesting artifacts. The owners and their daughter were so friendly! We were able to grab some ice cream and enjoy it outside the front porch of the store. Definitely make a stop and check this place out!

My husband and I came here with my mother-in-law. We had such a good time. Really neat seeing the bigfoot castings.

North Fork Survivor Museum - A Mount St. Helen’s and Bigfoot Museum with an unforgettable human element. The North Fork Survivors Museum is a great place to learn more about the 1980 St. Helen’s eruption and resulting aftermath. The owner (extremely knowledgeable and friendly) and his family have done a fantastic job in preserving history for future generations. The buried A-Frame house is just one of the many do not miss items at the museum. In addition, this museum is home to amazing Bigfoot relics and items. This museum and gift shop is not only a must see location for any Bigfoot enthusiast, but also a phenomenal location for information and insight into Bigfoot folklore! Seriously, this is one of the best I’ve been to in the Northwest. I have been to all of the visitors centers in and around the Mount St. Helens area multiple times over the years. I take my family at least once a year to Helens, Ape Caves, and the surrounding area. And North Fork Survivors gift shop and museum is a must see every time. Definitely a family favorite.

I probably flipped the world’s fastest u-turn when I saw the Mt St Helen’s Bigfoot Interpretive Center sign. The staff is so exceptionally kind, attentive and knowledgeable. The passion put into their store and museum made it a great stop. We were on a tight schedule but it was worth it.

Driving along the 504, it's easy to miss this small museum and it's worth a short stop here. You can see here a lot of artifacts excavated from the ashes after the eruption of Mt Helen. I really recommend this place. In addition, a very well-stocked gift shop.

My family and I took a trip of the Pacific Northwest that ended in Seattle. We stopped by North Fork Survivors Gift Shop (and museum) on July 4th, 2024. The owner, Joe Bongiovanni, is a GREAT guy and has extensive knowledge on the history of the 1980 Mt. Saint Helens’ eruption, and the people that did not make it out. His shop has several items of the victims of Mt. Saint Helens. The A-Frame house, owned by Blair Barner at the time, sits on the property as when it was covered in mud and ash. He also has several vehicles on display that were recovered after the eruption. This is a great museum and a MUST stop gift shop. The shop also has drinks and snacks available for purchase, and restrooms. He is also a Bigfoot Researcher and has several castings on display (my personal fave).

Amazing place! Joe and his wife are awesome people. Of all the places to stop along the way to the mountain this is the ultimate stop. The knowledge and history and historical pieces are far more educational and entertaining than the other stops. This is a must must go

Relics of the Mt. St. Helen's eruption and your Bigfoot headquarters. The A frame cabin that is now submerged in mud after the eruption and burnt out cars were the highlight for me. The gift shop and museum offer more information along with a giant Bigfoot statue and molds of Bigfoot foot prints. It's free but they do request donations. Friendly staff are more than willing to share their insights about the eruption and area. Definitely a throw back to the 80's.

The Mt. Saint Helens Interpretive Center is a must see! Learn about the events that happened in the eruption of Mt. Saint Helens and the lives of the survivors and those lost. The collection of artifacts will amaze you! Be sure to ask for Joe who will tell you some of the history of the artifacts. He also made our trip of reaching the peak of Mt. Saint Helens effortless! They also have a great gift shop.

Very friendly and knowledgeable family who have ran this family business for years we visit pretty much every year that we visit Mount St Helen's

Ended up here on our way back from Mount Saint Helens. What a great stop. Nice Bigfoot collection and the people who own it are dynamite! Even if you're not into Bigfoot, this place is still worth a see. Plenty of great souvenirs and reasonably priced merch. They are looking to expand their offerings within the property for an even better experience. Looking forward to that. Great photo opps too! Look for Buddy the cat, he is super sweet and welcoming. Love this place and highly recommend it!

North Fork Survivors is a charming spot on Spirit Lake Hwy. you can't miss the 20ft Bigfoot out front. Spend a few minutes and see all of the historical photos of the property and the events of May 1980. There is a gift shop, camp ground and a small refreshment stand. Joe and his family are super friendly and make you feel right at home. There is also helicopter tours of Mt. St. Helens. Joe is very knowledgeable about "Bigfoot" folklore and has some impressive articles on display. I highly recommend to stop and spend a few minutes, get a cup of hot chocolate and check out the old house that is partially buried from the 1980 mudflow. Thank you for the hospitality....

We spent the day hiking and exploring Mt St Helens and were so happy that we got a chance to stop in on our way home to explore this treasure! First - Joe and his family are absolutely amazing and some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. The chance to talk everything 'Squatch and learn more about the local history is worth its weight in gold. Second - the shop is full of great souvenirs from Helenite jewelry to t-shirts and custom volcanic ash crafts...and if you are a Bigfoot enthusiast or curious what castings look like, what research is being done in the area, and some of the local legends then prepare to have a memorable and genuinely pleasant discussion with Joe and get the "Squatchin''' bug. In addition to souvenirs, stories, and snacks make sure you check out the buried A-frame and fridge- they actually talk about those at the Johnston Observatory but to hear it firsthand is priceless. There are helicopter tours and a great phot op with a towering Bigfoot made from ash and concrete. All in all an epic ending to a great day in Washington. Joe and his family's hospitality made it perfect. We will be back and best of luck with CSRO Joe - can't wait to participate in the near future!