Mara Palmar | Bigfoot Visits the Columbia River Gorge

Mara Palmer is a storyteller, explorer, and mom who finds her greatest inspiration in family adventures and time spent outdoors. A lifelong lover of the Pacific Northwest, she created the Bigfoot Visits series to spark curiosity and wonder in young readers while celebrating the beauty of nature and the joy of discovery. As a parent, Mara believes learning should feel like an adventure – full of imagination, laughter, and shared moments. Through her stories, she hopes to encourage families to explore together, ask questions, and find magic in the world around them. When she’s not writing, Mara enjoys hiking to waterfalls, visiting local landmarks, and dreaming up new places for Bigfoot to explore next – often with her family by her side.

Bigfoot Visits the Columbia River Gorge is the first book in a children’s travel-adventure picture book series that follows a friendly, curious Bigfoot as he explores real places, discovers fascinating facts, and encourages young readers to see the world with wonder. Combining regional geography, environmental awareness, and a playful sense of discovery, this story invites children to join Bigfoot on a journey through one of the Pacific Northwest’s most breathtaking landscapes.