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181: Sunday Scary #13 - Haunted Hikes | 13 Days of...

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2026/10/03

We officially made it- today is day 13 of our 13 Days of Sunday Scaries, and with this episode, we’re wrapping up our trip through the archives. The next time you hear from us, we’ll officially be kicking off our brand-new Sunday Scaries for 2026!But before we get there, it feels only fitting to end the countdown the same way Sunday Scaries originally began- with some haunted hikes.For this episode, we’re heading onto trails across the country where beautiful scenery comes with some pretty

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48:36

180: Sunday Scary #12 - Dark and Forbidden...

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2026/10/02

We’re almost at the end of our 13 Days of Sunday Scaries countdown. We have just one episode left after this one before we officially make our way out of the archives and into four brand-new Sunday Scaries for 2026!But for today, we’re traveling to some of the darkest, strangest, and most forbidden destinations around the world.We’ll venture into an eerily quiet forest at the base of Mount Fuji, visit an isolated island whose inhabitants have made it very clear that outsiders are not welcome, and

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48:18

179: Sunday Scary #11 - Dark Trails | 13 Days of...

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2026/10/01

We’re continuing our trip through the 2025 Sunday Scaries archives, and for this one, we’re handing the storytelling over to you.Sometimes the creepiest experiences outdoors aren’t the ones with a famous legend or ghost story attached to them. Sometimes, you’re just walking through the woods when something suddenly feels… off.For this episode, we’re sharing listener stories about those moments- from unexplained voices and figures in the trees to strange encounters on familiar trails, and that

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47:42

178: Sunday Scary #10 - Ghost Ships | 13 Days of...

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2026/09/30

We’ve officially made our way through the 2023 and 2024 Sunday Scaries archives, which means we’re getting closer to this year’s brand-new episodes. But first, we’re headed back to 2025, where our first episode takes us through some spooky stories set at sea.For centuries, sailors have shared stories of mysterious ships appearing on the horizon, abandoned vessels drifting without a crew, and entire groups of people seemingly vanishing into the ocean.In this episode, we’ll explore everything from

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31:50

177: Vanished at Rustler Park

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2026/09/30

In June of 2015, a family traveled from New Mexico into the mountains of southern Arizona for what was supposed to be a quiet Father’s Day weekend camping trip. But shortly after arriving, one member of the family disappeared during a walk that should have taken only a few minutes.Sources:Tombstone News, Las Cruces News, Charley Project, Reddit, Labyrinth Podcast, Strange Outdoors, NBC News, Facebook, WikipediaSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3

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176: Sunday Scary #9 - Haunted Wild Places Pt. II |...

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2026/09/29

We’ve officially made it to the final Sunday Scary from our 2024 archives, and for this one, Danielle and I had a special guest joining us- our friend Kayla from the podcast Tragedy With A View.Together, the three of us are heading onto some seriously spooky trails, where the scenery might be beautiful, but the history and legends surrounding them are anything but.We’ll explore abandoned towns hidden deep in the woods, trails connected to devastating tragedies, forests filled with legends of strange

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175: Sunday Scary #8 - Haunted Lakes | 13 Days of...

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2026/09/28

In today’s episode, we’re diving into some beautiful bodies of water with histories that are a little darker than their scenery might suggest.We’ll hear about a heartbroken woman said to haunt Long Island’s largest lake, a spot in New Hampshire where unexplained whispers and footsteps have been reported for centuries, and a Louisiana swamp connected to a devastating hurricane and the mysterious woman some say predicted it.Finally, we’re heading to Australia, where a picturesque swimming hole has

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174: Sunday Scary #7 - Strange Phenomena | 13 Days of...

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2026/09/27

For today’s Sunday Scary throwback, we’re taking a break from haunted trails, ghost stories, and creepy legends to explore some of the strange phenomena that remind us just how weird our planet can be.We’re talking about more than 100 massive trees that mysteriously fell in the middle of the night despite weather conditions that seemingly couldn’t explain it, rocks that move across the desert floor and leave trails behind them, and an Antarctic glacier that appears to bleed bright red water.We’ll

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173: Sunday Scary #6 - Strange Places Pt. II | 13...

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2026/09/26

Today’s Sunday Scary is a follow-up to our last episode, Strange Places. But this time, instead of traveling to several different locations, we’re spending a little more time exploring two places that prove something doesn’t necessarily have to be haunted to be unsettling.First, we’re heading to Northern California and Mount Shasta- a beautiful 14,000-foot volcano surrounded by stories of unexplained disappearances, hidden civilizations, mysterious figures, strange lights, UFOs, and even alleged

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172: Sunday Scary #5 - Strange Places | 13 Days of...

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2026/09/25

There are places in this world that are so strange, they almost don’t seem real. Forests filled with hundreds of trees all bending in the same direction, rocks that ring like bells, mysterious lights appearing in the sky, and a massive crater that has been burning for decades.For this Sunday Scary, we’re traveling around the world to explore some of its strangest places and unexplained phenomena- including a few that scientists are still trying to fully understand. From bizarre natural formations to

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171: Sunday Scary #4 - Myths and Legends of the...

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2026/09/24

Every forest has its stories, but some are a little stranger than others. Stories passed down for generations, warnings about places you shouldn’t go and things you definitely shouldn’t take- and encounters that, decades later, still don’t have an explanation.For this Sunday Scary, we’re heading back into the woods for a collection of myths and legends involving curses, mysterious creatures, a headless horseman, strange objects in the night sky, and a cemetery where simply counting the steps could

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170: Sunday Scary #3 - Haunted Wild Places | 13 Days...

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2026/09/23

There are some places in the outdoors where the stories seem to get stranger the deeper you look. Places connected to unexplained disappearances, devastating tragedies, ghostly encounters, strange lights, cryptid sightings, and even the occasional UFO.For this Sunday Scary, we’re heading into some of America’s strangest wild places- from mysterious triangles and isolated islands to abandoned railroad tracks deep in the mountains. Whether you believe there’s something paranormal behind these stories

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169: Survival and Questions in the Sierra Nevada

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2026/09/23

Searchers covered six hundred square miles and hiked a combined four thousand miles on foot looking for someone in need but they found nothing. Then on day twenty-four, a cabin door opened revealing a woman everyone had started believing was dead. This is the story of Tiffany Slaton.Watch the full press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eAvrSge4z4Sources:Denver Gazette ABC ABC 7 Independent YouTube The Resort AP NewsSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting

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168: Sunday Scary #2 - US Ghost Towns | 13 Days of...

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2026/09/21

Once-thriving towns can disappear for all kinds of reasons. Gold runs out, industries collapse, disasters strike, and sometimes, people are simply forced to leave. But even after the residents are gone, pieces of these places- and the stories of the people who once called them home- can remain.For this Sunday Scary, we’re traveling across the United States to explore several ghost towns frozen in time, from abandoned mining communities and former capitals to one town where the ground beneath it has

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167: Sunday Scary #1 - Haunted Hikes of New England |...

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2026/09/20

Before we kick off an all-new season of Sunday Scaries this October, we’re taking it all the way back to where it started. Over the next 13 days, we’ll be rereleasing every Sunday Scary episode from the past three years, leading right up to the first new episode of 2026.And we’re starting with the episode that officially kicked off the series back in October of 2023. From haunted mountains and eerie trails to legends that have lingered in the New England woods for generations, this is Sunday Scary

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166: The Last Hike of Karen Sykes

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2026/09/16

Karen Sykes had spent years exploring Washington’s trails, writing about them, photographing them, and encouraging countless others to experience the outdoors for themselves. At 70 years old, she was still an incredibly strong and experienced hiker. But in June of 2014, a hike in Mount Rainier National Park would take her into snowy terrain where even decades of experience couldn’t guarantee a safe return.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow

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165: Disappearance in Devil's Punchbowl

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2026/09/11

On June 11th, 1998, a man drove his truck into the Devil’s Punchbowl parking lot, locked the doors, grabbed his daypack and hit the trail. Deputy Jonathan Aujay would never return.SourcesCharley Project Wikipedia Strange Outdoors Strange outdoors https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/jonathon-aujay Prison Legal News Outside Online Witnessla.comSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off

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164: Lost In Beaver Bank

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2026/09/02

Sometimes, the most heartbreaking disappearances begin with the most ordinary moments. A summer afternoon. A family vacation. A walk that should have taken only minutes. In today's episode, we're covering the story of nine-year-old Andy Warburton, who set out to meet his brother at a nearby lake but disappeared before he ever got there.Sources:Facebook, The Hammer, Cambridge University, Strange Outdoors, Obituaries, Bookey, YouTubeSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits

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163: Ice Valley's Mystery Woman

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2026/08/16

In late November, 1970, a father and his two daughters were out for a morning hike. The older daughter sees a shape in the valley, not quite sure what it is. Maybe trash or something left behind. Maybe a mannequin but the father knows better. When he goes to investigate his fear is confirmed, it’s the body of a woman.SourcesLife in Norway Medium Wikipedia NRK StatCan Wikipedia 2 BBCSupport us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at

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162: Vanished at Grand Canyon-Parashant National...

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2026/08/05

On the first afternoon of a nine-day backpacking trip through one of the most remote areas of the Grand Canyon, three experienced hikers encountered a relatively ordinary obstacle: a hill standing between them and their intended route. Two members of the group climbed up and over it, while the third decided to follow the hillside around. They agreed to meet on the other side, but when the first two hikers arrived, their longtime friend was nowhere to be found. Despite an intensive search across

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