

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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Apr 11, 2024 • 47min
218: Trail Tales 46
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 our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!Claritin: Head to claritin.com right now for a discount. Hatch: Use our link to get $20 off and free shipping.Athena Club: Use code NPAD to get 20% off your purchase. Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 21min
217: The Value of Bones: Dinosaur National Monument
Today we talk all things dinosaurs! We discuss an ongoing case of poaching over 1 million dollars worth of dinosaur fossils, discuss why some are so valuable, roast the celebrities with private fossil collections and honor the National Parks that preserve them.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!Mad Rabbit: For 25% off your order, head to MadRabbit.com/NPAD25 and use code NPAD25.Alo Moves: Use code NPAD to get a free 30-day subscription.Liquid IV: Use code NPAD at checkout to get 20% off you first order.Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with@lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NPAD at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodFor a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Apr 1, 2024 • 57min
216: Beyond the Bear: Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
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.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!Naked Wines: Follow our link and use code and password NPAD to get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 plus free shipping.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Mar 28, 2024 • 47min
215: Trail Tales 45
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 Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.

Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
214: Queen of the Skies: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
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 across the country.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!Factor: Use our link and code npad50 to get 50% offTaylor Farm Hemp Co: Use code NPAD for 15% off your first order plus free shipping.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Mar 18, 2024 • 53min
213: The Book Women of Appalachia: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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 beyond Kentucky through the pages of books.Grief retreat: the-giving-ground.comAdopt A GatoNPS San Juan Historical Site Environmental AssessmentFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Naked Wines: Follow our link and use code and password NPAD to get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 plus free shipping.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Mar 14, 2024 • 56min
212: Trail Tales 44
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 episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!Rocket Money: Use our link to get started saving.Taylor Farm Hemp Co: Use code NPAD for 15% off your first order plus free shipping.Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription. Plus 15% off and free shipping on all future subscription orders.Alo Moves: Use code NPAD to get a free 30-day subscription.

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 17min
211: A Lightning Strike Rescue: Yosemite National Park
On July 27, 1985 a group of 5 people climbed Half Dome, one of the most prominent and rock faces inside the park. A summer storm brewed 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.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!Reel: Use our link or code NPAD to sign up for a subscription to automatically get 30% off of your first order and free shipping.Hatch: Use our link to get $20 off and free shipping.Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with@lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NPAD at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodFor a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
210: The Lost Boy: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
In July 1939 12-year-old Donn Fendler was separated from his group while hiking Mount Katahdin. What ensued was one of the largest search operations in Maine state history and became a legendary story of one little boy’s will to survive.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 10min
209: The Comeback Kids ft. Rob Edward & Dr. Joanna Lambert: The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project
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.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdarkSupport 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!Taylor Farm Hemp Co: Use code NPAD for 15% off your first order plus free shipping.Factor: Use our link and code npad50 to get 50% offFor a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes


