
“The Mojave Sandman” – Premieres Monday, August 10 at 11 p.m. Over the years, dozens of people have vanished here without a trace and now-armed with the latest high-tech gear-Cliff Simon searches for both scientific and paranormal explanations. ET/PTĬonsidered sacred by Native Americans and New Age spiritualists alike, California’s Mount Shasta is a dormant volcano with a supernatural reputation. “The Legend of Mount Shasta” – Premieres Monday, August 3 at 11 p.m. Will he have his own encounter with the Rougarou? Along the way he uncovers a giant abandoned nest littered with bleached bones. Simon then heads into the bayou at night, alone, with his GPS tracker set for an ancient burial site. During his journey, Simon meets with a Cajun family who share footage of a strange beast walking on two legs and meets with a First Nations chief who describes her chilling encounter with a powerful shapeshifter. Covering 1.4 million acres of untouched Louisiana wetlands, narrowing down the search is critical. Simon is determined to track down its lair, and that will mean fighting his way through the largest-and deadliest-swamp in America, the sprawling Atchafalaya Basin. In the series premiere, Simon heads deep into the heart of the Louisiana bayou where, according to legend, lurks a swamp monster known as the Rougarou-a fearsome werewolf-like beast that feeds on human flesh. Whether he’s spending the night inside the ancient lava tubes of California’s Mount Shasta, trudging his way through the deadliest swamp in America or trekking through dense North Carolina forests, Simon’s journey takes him to haunting places where the wilderness and paranormal intersect. After consulting with local guides to best plan his route, Simon ventures off alone into one extreme landscape after another. In each hour-long episode, Simon journeys into the unknown to confront the truth behind these terrifying legends, meeting with scientists, shamans, historians and witnesses who help shed light on the enigmatic tales. Within the shadowy wilderness lurk chilling tales of swamp monsters, mythical beasts, ancient aliens and mysterious phenomena. “There are dark secrets hiding in the furthest reaches of the earth, and that’s where I’m headed to find answers.” “I had my first paranormal encounter when I was younger and I’ve been fascinated with otherworldly beings ever since,” said Simon. On a hunt for answers to the nightmarish myths and legends that have haunted locals for millennia, Simon uses his skills to hike, swim and even crawl his way into places most wouldn’t dare go. Fascinated by the supernatural all his life, Simon is now taking his expertise on a personal mission, deep into the murky world of the paranormal in Travel Channel’s new six-part series, “Into the Unknown,” premiering Monday, July 27 at 11 p.m. NEW YORK (J) – A longtime adventurer, survivalist and military veteran, Cliff Simon is no stranger to danger and battling the extreme. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Simon Battles Extreme and Unforgiving Environments as He Hunts for Answers Behind the World’s Most Notorious Paranormal Mysteries He returned to the role for the 2008 Stargate SG1 movie, “Continuum.” Simon also guest starred on “Castle,” “NCIS,” “The Americans,” “Days of Our Lives” and “24.”īefore Liza Minnelli Won an Oscar, She Got Serious With 'Sterile Cuckoo' and 'Junie Moon'Įverything Coming to Netflix in March 2021įinal Golden Globes Predictions: Best Motion Picture (Drama) – 'Nomadland' Gets the Slight Edge Over 'Chicago 7' After a guest spot on “Nash Bridges,” he won the role of “Ba’al,” staying on the show for five seasons. Returning from Paris, Simon was cast in the South African TV series “Egoli – Place of Gold” before moving to Hollywood. He wrote a book based on his experiences, called “Paris Nights: My Year at the Moulin Rouge.” He performed around the world as a gymnast, then became a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. After leaving the Air Force, Simon found work teaching windsurfing and water-skiing as a resort, where he was recruited to join a stage show. After moving to Britain, he competed in Olympic trials in swimming, but then decided to return to South Africa, where he enlisted in the Air Force. Born in South Africa, Simon competed in both swimming and gymnastics.
