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by Danielle LaRock & Cassandra Yahnian
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 utilizing storytelling as a form of environmental stewardship, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of their own.
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- 3 days ago1h 21m
Left for Dead: Hohe Tauern National Park
In the early hours of January 19th, 2025 Kirsten Gurtner died of hypothermia on Austria’s tallest mountain. Her boyfriend and climbing partner, Thomas Plamberger, maintains his version of events - that he left Kirsten behind to get help - but not everyone believed him. Kirsten’s death and the circumstances surrounding it launched a global discussion focused on the phenomenon of “alpine divorce”, and how trusting your partner can sometimes quite literally mean the difference between life and death. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! Bilt: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live at http://joinbilt.com/parkKa’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first orderQuince: Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Whatnot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 off your first live purchase. Terms apply.Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/npad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
England’s Most Notorious Witch Trial: Pendle Forest
In 1612, a chance encounter on a road in rural Lancashire sparked an accusation of witchcraft that would grow into one of the most notorious witch trials in English history. As one accusation led to another, old rivalries resurfaced, family members turned against one another, and stories of curses, familiars and secret gatherings drew more and more people into the investigation. What began with one young woman would soon engulf an entire community, leaving families destroyed and multiple people condemned to the gallows. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! ButcherBox: Get $20 off your first box, plus chicken breast in every box for life or filet or NY strips for a year, with free shipping always. Podcast Special Offer Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month's subscription and free shipping with promo code NPAD. https://nutrafol.com Article : Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit Contemporary, Mid Century & Modern Furniture | Article and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Contemporary, Mid Century & Modern Furniture | Article Shop: Enter to win the one-million-dollar Shop Cash giveaway, from now until November 1. One thousand shoppers will each win $1,000 in Shop Cash. https://shop.com No purchase necessary. Restrictions apply. Official rules available at SHOP-DOT-COM. SimpliSafe Get 70% off your new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring. Visit SimpliSafe.com/NPAD and write NATIONAL PARK AFTER DARK at checkout to support the show. https://simplisafe.com/NPAD Fi: Get up to 30% off and free shipping on Fi GPS and health trackers for your pets with promo code NPAD. https://fitracking.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago50 min
Trail Tales 104: Illegal Collections, Haunted Dreams & Men in Windows
Today’s stories include ghost brothers, illegal collections, haunted dreams, men in windows, dissipating apparitions, and Cassie almost killing a listener. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thanks to this week sponsors! 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/NPADFabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/NPAD to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIPHarvest Hosts: For 20% off your order, head to Unique RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, Breweries, & More with Harvest Hosts and use code NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 18m
The Vampire Clan Murders: Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area
In 1996, a troubled 16-year-old boy named Rod Ferrell believed he was a 500-year old-vampire. He formed a small group of local teens in Murray, Kentucky obsessed with vampire roleplaying, blood drinking, and occult beliefs. The roleplaying took a serious turn when Rod broke into the home of Richard Wendorf and Naomi Ruth Queen - the parents of clan member Heather Wendorf - and beat them to death. What followed became a media sensation, and has been remembered as the Vampire Clan Murders. See us in LIVE on tour in Boston or New York ! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! Blueland: Try Blueland for yourself and get 15% off your first order at Blueland dot com slash NPADIQ Bar: Text PARK to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Warby Parker: Right now, buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/NPADCash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zf2267at #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discountsprovided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 22m
Best Friend Killer: Angeles National Forest
In October 1985, 17-year-old Missy Avila left her home in California's San Fernando Valley to spend the afternoon with friends and never came home. Three days later, two hikers made a horrifying discovery in Angeles National Forest. As Missy's family desperately searched for answers, the people closest to them offered comfort and promised to help find her killer. However, the truth about what happened to Missy was far closer to home than anyone could have imagined. The Missy Avila Documentary YouTube Channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwpH_NKOZEl9Bqg11IWRKLA For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! NUTRAFOL See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol! Get $15 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code NPAD. AQUAOMEGA AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of plastic and debris from the ocean and coastlines. Use code NPAD for 20% off at AquaOmega | World's Best Omega-3 Supplements . JONES ROAD BEAUTY Use code NPAD at Jones Road Beauty - Clean No-Makeup Makeup to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad QUINCE Find your new favorite everyday essentials at Quince! Shop premium cashmere, timeless wardrobe staples, and more at https://www.quince.com, or download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns. Let Quince know you heard about them on National Park After Dark! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp works with more than 125 health plan networks, and eligible members have an average copay of just $23 per session with insurance. Don't have insurance or don't live in the United States? You can still get 10% off your first month. Visit BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today to explore your payment options. SMALLS For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 3m
Trail Tales 103: Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV Bats & Paranormal Wedding Crashers
Today’s stories include Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV bats, emergency poops, paranormal wedding crashers, local lore, and lovestruck teenage protectors. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s sponsors!Keeper: Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keeper Password Manager Podcast Listener Discount Quince: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince dot com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Lola: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code NPAD at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets #ad #sponsor Alloy: Try the original M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit Online Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) | Menopause Treatment - Alloy and use code NPAD for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 5, 20261h 1m
Making a Monster: Werewolf Hiking Trail
Before America had witch trials, Europe had werewolf trials - and they were as dark as they sound. One of the most infamous cases of time was that of Peter Stumpp, a man who was convicted and executed for serial murder, cannibalism, incest, and practicing black magic to transform into a werewolf. The Werewolf of Bedbug has cemented its place in German history not only for its gruesome nature, but as an example of a case in which people focused on villainizing wolves. Looking back on the case in present day, it ultimately revealed that the depths of human depravity seem to know no bounds. Vote for us to win a Signal Award for Best Roadtrip Podcast! COME SEE US ON TOUR For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! Bilt: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at http://joinbilt.com/parkFi: Get peace of mind, with Fi. Get up to 30% off and free shippingwhen you visit FiTracking.com and use promo code NPADKa’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order.WhatNot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 off your first purchase. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the app store, sign up, and start finding the best deals on the products you love with $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. SimpliSafe: Save 60% off with professional monitoring when you visit simplisafe.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 28, 202654 min
The Nearly Forgotten Murder of Susan Poupart: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
In May 1990, 29-year-old Susan “Suzy” Poupart disappeared after a night out with friends on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin. For decades, her family has lived alongside the men they believe know exactly what happened to her, while a billboard bearing Suzy’s face has stood as a reminder that her case remains unsolved. Now, more than 35 years later, new DNA technology and a renewed investigation may offer the best chance yet to finally bring Suzy justice. COME SEE US ON TOUR - LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! ButcherBox: Get $20 off your first box, plus ground beef, steak tips, or chicken breast in every box for life, with free shipping always at Podcast Special Offer . Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Hair Wellness from Within with promo code NPAD. SmileSet: NPAD listeners get an additional 35% off at Podcast , bringing treatment to under $1,200. Warby Parker: Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at Eyewear Online | We've Got Your Eyes Covered . Using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 utilizing storytelling as a form of environmental stewardship, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of their own.
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