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National Park After Dark

Audioboom Studios

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for protecting our planet’s wild places, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild and create meaningful adventures of their own.

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All Episodes

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218: Trail Tales 46

National Park After Dark ·

2024/04/11

Today’s stories include hooting in the wrong places, being at the right place at the right time, being Bigfoot, seeing Bigfoot, hot springs horror, ghost relatives and honestly, probably too much poop talk. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of

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217: The Value of Bones. Dinosaur National Monument.

National Park After Dark ·

2024/04/08

Today we talk all things dinosaurs! First we dive into an ongoing case of poaching over 1 million dollars worth of dinosaur fossils from Utah. After, we talk about why some are so valuable, the celebrities with private collections, their history, and the National Parks that preserve them. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD

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63:07

216: Beyond the Bear. Fort Union Trading Post...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/04/01

Hugh Glass is best known for his incredible survival story. After being mauled by a grizzly, being left for dead and dragging himself nearly 250 miles across the country - his story, or at least a version of it, has been immortalized in the film The Revenant. But Hugh’s life goes beyond his encounter with the bear - what came before and after are just as wild as a ride, and are worth movies of their own.We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy

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215: Trail Tales 45

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/28

Today’s stories include an Oregon disappearance, tuck and rolling, tiger eyes, solo cougars, mystery lights, accidental bear selfies, haunted castles and being at the right place at the right time. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our

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66:48

214: Queen of the Skies. Tuskegee Airmen National...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/25

Bessie Coleman was the first woman to get her International Pilots License. She was also the first African American woman to become a stunt pilot and perform around the country. When her rising stardom and unyielding attitude towards racism and segregation leads to her questionable death, outrage sparks around the country. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from

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60:45

213: The Book Women of Appalachia. Cumberland Gap...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/18

In the midst of the worst economic disaster in US History, hope was being carried through the rural communities tucked amongst the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Pack Horse Library Project sent women on horseback through the most remote regions of the Cumberland Mountains to deliver reading materials to isolated homes and communities. The project gave hundreds of women their first taste of independence and purpose, and provided thousands of Appalachians their first glimpses into the world

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62:35

212: Trail Tales 44

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/14

Today’s episode is a very special one - all about signs, synchronicities and loved ones showing their love no matter how far away they seem.Learn more about Danielle’s grief retreat here :) We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free

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211: A Lightning Strike Rescue. Yosemite National Park.

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/11

On July 27, 1985 a group of 5 people climbed Half Dome, one of the most prominent and known rock-faces inside the park. A summer storm formed over the summit, but despite the dangers, they continued on. By the end of the day, 2 people were dead and three were critically injured after being struck by lightning, sparking an intense nighttime helicopter rescue. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a

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75:35

210: The Lost Boy. Katahdin Woods and Waters National...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/03/04

In July 1939 12-year-old Donn Fendler was separated from his group while hiking Mount Katahdin. What ensued is one of the largest search operations in Maine state history and the incredible story of one little boy’s will to survive.We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple

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73:23

209: The Comeback Kids. Ft. Rob Edward and Dr. Joanna...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/29

Today we are joined by Rob Edward and Dr. Joanna Lambert of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project to discuss the recent wolf re-introduction in Colorado. They give us insight into the project’s beginnings, triumphs and its future goals. We have insightful discussions about the challenges wolves face throughout the American West, their ecological role and why they belong.We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please

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70:06

208: Talk Wolf-y To Me. Ft. Maeve Rodgers Wolf...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/26

Today we are joined by Maeve Rodgers, Wolf Predation and Research Technician, to answer your questions about wolves! Maeve is a wolf researcher who has had experience working with wolves in both Yellowstone and Voyageurs National Park and was the perfect person to discuss everything Canis lupus. Enjoy! We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening

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64:18

207: The Crash of Air Florida Flight 90. National...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/19

On January 13, 1982 the world watched for the first time, an airplane rescue that was broadcasted live on national television. The US Park Police responded to a plane that crashed into the Potomac river, leaving survivors struggling in the icy cold waters. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on

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50:43

206: Trail Tales 43

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/14

Today’s stories include the sisterhood of the frothing pants, powerful manifestors, surprise allergies, stubborn guide dogs, hiking back in time, tooth & claw induced fear, Grand Canyon gaslighting and raccoon terror.. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to

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205: Tales from the Crypt. Waterton Lakes National Park.

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/12

On a crisp September day, Trevor Janz and Patricia Van Tighem’s lives are changed forever when they encounter a grizzly on their weekend hike. Patricia writes of their journey of healing, both physical and emotional, with refreshing candor and an open heart. Help is out there: Call 988 or text 741741 We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening

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61:01

204: Two Thousand Miles to Freedom. California...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/05

Bridget Biddy Mason was forced to walk from Mississippi to California when her enslaver followed Mormon leader, Brigham Young to the west. While others rode in wagons or on horseback, she walked the entire way, while caring for her new born baby. Her story is one of survival, courage, and strength that leads her to become one of the most successful and wealthiest black women of her time. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but

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53:55

203: Trail Tales 42

National Park After Dark ·

2024/02/01

Today’s stories include naked rescues, unfortunate events, dumb Americans, magical moments, eerie encounters and signs of encouragement. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access

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202: Sometimes the Wrong Decision, Is the Right One....

National Park After Dark ·

2024/01/29

When a rafting trip goes wrong deep in the remote wilderness of Alaska, a father and son fight for their lives. With limited supplies, the pair have to battle the elements, wildlife and themselves in order to survive. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain

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56:19

201: The Lava Lake Murders. Deschutes National Forest.

National Park After Dark ·

2024/01/22

When three murders occur in the remote wilderness of Deschutes National Forest, a full man hunt is initiated. Investigators would soon realize that it would be much more difficult to capture the perpetrator than they could have ever imagined. Danielle is on Cameo! Head over there for personalized messages, recommendations, and more! We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and

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58:53

200: I Escaped: A Sit Down With a Wilderness Therapy...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/01/18

As a follow up to last episode, we sit down for a chat with one of Danielle’s oldest friends - Tyler, who has first hand experience with a wilderness therapy program in Utah. He was blindfolded and taken out into the desert, where he became the first to “escape” the program. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our

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199: When Good Intentions Go Bad. Grand Staircase...

National Park After Dark ·

2024/01/15

Wilderness Therapy – some praise it, others shame it. In the 1980’s Steve Cartisano created the Challenger Foundation, the wilderness therapy camp that promised to reform wayward teens. It seemed like a perfect solution for concerned parents until kids claimed abuse, and others died while in camp care. Today we venture to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument to understand how Hell Camp earned its name. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to

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