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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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49:42

160: The California Hoax. Giant Sequoia National...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/07/10

Today we visit the Giant Sequoias of California and tell the stories of their exploitation to gain recognition at the World's Fair in the United States. The length people went through to cut down some of the largest trees in the world to ship them across the country was extensive, but many questioned whether the trees were real. People laughed at the idea of these enormous trees and when they tried to show them off in hopes of profits, many deemed it all as an unbelievable “hoax.” Come see us live

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54:54

159: Trail Tales 32

National Park After Dark ·

2023/07/06

Today’s stories include disembodied voices, justice from beyond, haunted happenings, high adventures and the bestest bark ranger. 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 to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus

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58:41

158: Get Rich or Die Trying. Adak Army Base and Adak...

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2023/07/03

Today we travel to one of the most remote national historic units in the world to solve a mystery, and maybe get rich in the process. When a notorious pirate named Captain Gregory Dwargstof sought out the distant Aleutian Island of Adak to stash his stolen gold, he didn’t count on dying before he could get back to it. Now, over 130 years later, a team is put together to uncover the millions of dollars’ worth of gold not to hoard for themselves, but to pay forward to a community in need. We love our

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5:55

Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/26

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced by Campside Media and Wondery, delves into the flaws in the criminal justice system that led to Benson's

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81:39

157: The Community ft. LGBT Outdoors. Muir Woods...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/26

Today we trek into Muir Woods National Monument to explore the decaying community of Druid Heights, once a thriving hub for artists, philosophers and those who felt they couldn’t find acceptance in the world. We look back on what it once was and discuss the controversy surrounding its current preservation, or lack of. But we aren’t alone! We are joined by Justin Yoder, founder of LGBT Outdoors. After our tour of Druid Heights, Justin tells us more about his organization, what inspired him to create

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46:23

156: Trail Tales 31

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/22

Today’s stories include encountering the unexplained, unexpected finds, killer squirrels, coincidence cats and stepping out of your comfort zone. 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 to gain access to ad-free

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155: Smokey Bear Origin Story. Lincoln National Forest.

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/19

Smokey Bear has been an iconic symbol from the National Forest Service that we can all recognize. He has served as a staple in fire prevention safety education for generations. However, not only is Smokey’s origin story dark, but he was also once a living, breathing, American Black Bear. Stick around for the end of the episode as Cassie's partner Al, a long time wildland firefighter, shares his experiences in the field and tips on fire prevention. We love our National Parks and we know you do too

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47:06

154: The Short Man of Sumatra. Kerinci Seblat...

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2023/06/12

Stories that make up the world’s collective rich history of legends and folklore are riddled with mysterious creatures. But what if one of these made-up beings jumped right off the page right into our very real world. And what if we looked into the face of that creature, only to discover it is more like us than we could have ever imagined? Today we venture to the island of Sumatra to discuss the Orang Pendek and its alleged last holdout deep within the forests of Kerinci Seblat National Park. We

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153: Trail Tales 30

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/08

Today’s stories include wildin coyotes, trips from hell, riding the struggle bus, caffeinating bears, surviving storms and train stalkers. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Trammel Evans, please reach out to Joshua Tree Search and Rescue at (909) 383-5652 or email findtrammellevans@gmail.com Follow, find additional details and spread the word @findtram on all social accounts. We love our National

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74:06

152: The Unlikely Survivors of White Sands.

National Park After Dark ·

2023/06/05

Wild horses for generations have lived within the fences of White Sands Missile Range, surviving an atomic bomb and other military testing. When the nation finally takes notice of the unlivable conditions they have been struggling in, an experienced veterinarian is brought in to lead their rescue mission. 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

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151: Crime or Cryptids ft. Sinisterhood Podcast. Mark...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/29

Join us on a very special episode as we trek to Missouri! This time around, we get to sit back and learn as we are guided through Mark Twain National Forest by Christie and Heather from Sinisterhood podcast. We talk all about cryptids, mysteries, missing persons and more with amazing company. Be sure to check out Sinisterhood HERE to catch their latest episodes and grab a ticket to one of their upcoming live shows! Make sure to listen to their most recent Freaky Friday episode (dropped 5/19) to hear

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150: Everything Left to Remember with Author Steph...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/25

Today we welcome Steph Jagger, author of Everything Left to Remember: My Mother, Our Memories and a Journey Through the Rocky Mountains for a conversation about adventure, loss, gain, forgetting and remembering. Following her mother's Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the duo embarked on a grand adventure through three of our nation’s most beautiful national parks and her book is one of grief, celebration, surrender and acceptance. Steph can be found on Instagram HERE and through her website HERE. While she

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56:34

149: Missing, Murdered, Massacred. Rogue...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/22

When a family of four vanishes from their campsite in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, what ensues is one of Oregon state’s largest search and rescue efforts. The discovery of the family leaves more questions than answers and remains one of the Pacific Northwest's longest standing cold cases. 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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148: An Incredible Rescue. Lake Clark National Park...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/15

Join us this week in the Alaskan Wilderness to the site of a plane crash on Redoubt Volcano. Four military men find themself stranded for weeks in a place where no rescue team has ventured to before. 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 to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus

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57:31

147: Trail Tales 29

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/11

Today’s stories include finding ritual sites, trail advice, flash floods, lack of Plan B’s and snail tales. 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 to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow

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146: Spirit or Science? The Third Man Factor.

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/08

We’ve all experienced it – the feeling of someone watching us, or in the room with us when we are by all accounts seemingly alone. A shift in the air or a tingle down your spine usually sets off these spider senses. Traditionally, when we think of this feeling, we are afraid. But what happens when this unseen force is helpful? And provides companionship in times of desperation and need, in circumstances of life or death? Today we travel the globe and through time to visit stories of survivors from

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58:52

145: The Loose Buckle in the Bible Belt. Hot Springs...

National Park After Dark ·

2023/05/01

Hot Springs National Park was nicknamed the loose buckle in the Bible Belt for its long history of criminal operations, speakeasies, and mob lore. This episode we conduct a historic tour of the park, visiting the favorite spots of infamous gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. 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

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144: Trail Tales 28

National Park After Dark ·

2023/04/27

Today’s stories include voices on the wind, universal confirmation, memorable engagements, San Luis Valley weirdness and overstaying your welcome. Outsiders Only bonus stories available on Patreon for 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 to gain access to ad-free

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143: The Chosen Ones. Llullaillaco National Park.

National Park After Dark ·

2023/04/24

Earth’s history is marked with the rise and fall of many great civilizations. All of whom had their own ways of living and thoughts on dying. Today we travel to South America to learn about the Ancient Inca Capacocha ritual and uncover what lies within the world’s highest tombs, and what they can tell us about people of the past. Grab some merch! 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

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142: Tooth and Claw: Bears in Yellowstone ft....

National Park After Dark ·

2023/04/17

Surprise! We may be on vacation this week, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you a new episode. Please enjoy our recent guest appearance on Tooth and Claw. Tooth and Claw description: Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark joined us recently for the first (and hopefully not last) Tooth and Claw Interview Series to talk a little bit about the history of feeding bears in Yellowstone, and then answer a slew of mostly ridiculous questions about themselves, including who between them

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