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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 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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In June of 1987, 16 year old Theresa Ann Bier vanished while on a camping trip outside of Yosemite National Park. The man who accompanied her, 43-year-old Russell “Skip” Welch, returned alone days later with a startling story - Bigfoot took her. For a full list of our sources, visit http://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: Make the switch today! Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland dot com slash NPAD.FirstDay: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code NPAD at http://FirstDay.comIQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/NPADPAKA: To grab your PAKA hoodie, go to WWW DOT PAKA APPAREL DOT COMSquare: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/NPAD ! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the shores of Vermont’s Lake Champlain in the summer of 1968, two camp counselors watched a glowing craft descend over the dark water before losing hours of time they could never explain. What followed were terrifying dreams, recovered memories, hypnosis sessions, and claims of telepathic contact that would haunt them for decades. Known today as the Buff Ledge abduction case, the encounter became one of New England’s most chilling and heavily investigated UFO cases. 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! Fora: Turn your love of travel into a flexible business. Become a Fora Advisor today at ForaTravel.com/NPAD and start building a travel business with industry-leading training, tools, and support. Avocado Green Mattress: Upgrade your sleep with thoughtfully crafted mattresses and furniture made with certified organic materials. Visit Avocado Green Mattress® | Organic Non-Toxic Mattresses to shop their mattress and furniture sale. BetterHelp: This summer, make time for yourself. Find support in therapy and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today . Upwork: Need expert help for your business? Find, hire, and pay top freelance talent all in one place. Post your job for free at Upwork | Hire Top Freelance Talent with Confidence . ButcherBox: Get premium, responsibly sourced meat and wild-caught seafood delivered right to your door. New customers can get free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef, or Chicken Wings in every box for life, plus $20 off at podcast - CYO - Gated - pso . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s stories include ghost grandpas, tent crushes, trail angels and spooky flavored lore. 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 partners! Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to Ollie: Healthier, Human-Grade Dog Food Delivery and use code npad to get 70% off your first box!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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looming over St. Augustine, Castillo de san Marcos, the oldest stone masonry fort in the country, has drawn paranormal enthusiasts from far and wide. With over three centuries of history, the fort has seen its fair share of tragedy. Spanish battles, sordid affairs, indigenous internment and more have led to a plethora of ghost stories - today’s episode delves into the truth behind the legends. 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! 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1, get one 50% off deal, head to 3dayblinds.com/NPAD Mint Mobile: To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/npad IQ BAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Quince: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at quince.com/npad Ka’Chava: Go to Ka’Chava: The Premium All-in-One Nutrition Shake | Ka'Chava and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Serial killers. Unsolved murders. Investigations that gripped America. If you think you know these cases, think again. America's Most Infamous Crimes is a Crime House original hosted by Katie Ring. Each week, we go deep on one of the most notorious true-crime cases in American history. Not the quick recap version, but the full story told across multiple episodes every Tuesday through Thursday. From the serial killers who terrorized entire cities to the cold cases that still don't have answers, this is the podcast that takes you beyond the headlines and inside the investigation. New episodes drop every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. America’s Infamous Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1882861002 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A couple heads out for a picnic, but everything changes when they’re attacked by masked strangers and taken deep into the wilderness of Alpine National Park. Their disappearance sparks a massive search, but as police begin investigating, strange details start to emerge, and suspicion grows that something far more calculated than originally believed may be behind it… possibly even a cult. 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! PAKA: Grab your alpaca hoodie at PAKA® | Sustainable Alpaca Wool Outdoor Apparel from Peru . Quince: Refresh your everyday wardrobe with free shipping and 365-day returns at Women's Best Sellers – Top-Rated Cashmere, Linen & Leather Styles . Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life at Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . HARVEST HOSTS: Start your next road trip adventure with Harvest Hosts. Stay overnight at unique wineries, farms, breweries, and more across North America. Head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD for 20% off your membership. First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code NPAD at Organic Multivitamin Gummies | First Day Vitamins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today’s stories include pussy poltergeists, wholesome hauntings, cobbler killers and horrible first impressions. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Henno Martin and Hermann Korn were two German-born geologists conducting research in present-day Namibia when World War II broke out. Instead of facing internment or being forced into a war they did not believe in, these two friends loaded up a truck with their dog Otto and some basic survival supplies and set out to escape the war by surviving off the land in the harsh Namib desert. 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: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/NPADIQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may applyNutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and freeshipping at Nutrafol.com promo code NPADKeeper: 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/NPAD 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 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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