

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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Jan 8, 2024 • 60min
198: You Can't Grow Weed in a National Park
Illegal marijuana operations are popping up around National Parks in West, and they're worth millions of dollars. We examine the impact of these operations and stories that have lead to arrests and fatalities.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!Stellar Sleep: Use our link to get a free 7-day trial, then just $99 per year.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Jan 4, 2024 • 41min
197: Trail Tales 41
Today’s stories include haunted school houses, questionable disappearances, LSD UFO sightings, bear dances, keeping traditions and no gear - just vibes. 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!Alo Moves: Use code NPAD to get a free 30-day subscription.Athena Club: Use code NPAD to get 20% off your purchase. MasterClass: Use our link to get 15% off your annual membership.

Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 20min
196: The Slenderman Stabbing: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
In May of 2014 two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times - all in an attempt to appease a fictional horror character. Follow along as we discuss what the media dubbed “The Slenderman Stabbing”.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!Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your 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! #lumepodZocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
195: A Christmas Massacre: Keweenaw National Historical Park
The Copper Mining Strike of 1913 is one of the most violent in US History. When strikers throw a Christmas Eve Party for their families and children, 73 people end up dead when someone falsely yells "fire!".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!Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your 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! #lumepodHello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Dec 21, 2023 • 51min
194: Trail Tales 40
Today’s stories include horsey adversaries, near death experiences, best burro friends, ghostly smells, unseen predators, suddenly appearing underwear and playing dead. 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!Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels.Earth Breeze: Use our link got get 40% off when you subscribe.CoPilot: Use our link mycopilot.com/NPAD to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st!MasterClass: Use our link to gift a membership and get one free.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
193: A Daughter of Adventure: Molly Brown House National Historic Building
It’s here, it’s happening - Danielle finally gets to talk about the Titanic .. kind of. Today’s episode will introduce you to the real woman behind The Unsinkable Molly Brown, a self proclaimed “daughter of adventure”. For this episode Danielle visited the Molly Brown house in Denver’s Capitol Hill for guided tours (three times in one week) to get you the full scoop on her extraordinary life and the ghostly happenings in her home following her death.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 and code NPAD to sign up for a subscription to automatically get 30% off of your first order and free shipping.Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.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.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

Dec 11, 2023 • 57min
192: The Last of His People: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Today we tell the story of Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people. The Gold Rush of California brought on the mass murder of Ishi's people and indigenous groups throughout the state. After years of surviving alone in the foothills of Lassen Volcanic, he came out of hiding, certain he would be killed just as his family had been.Interactive native land map: native-land.caFor 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!Aeropress: Use our link to save up to 20%.Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame.Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Dec 7, 2023 • 55min
191: Outside for All: How Ranger the Dog Made National Park History
After Brad was diagnosed with late onset epilepsy, he and his epilepsy alert service dog Ranger decided to set off on a journey across the US National Park system to prove that living with a disability shouldn't stand as a barrier to accessibility, because the outdoors are for everyone.You can follow Brad and Ranger’s journeys @rangerlovestravelLearn about the NPS America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass HEREFor 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!Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your first visit for only $5.Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame.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.Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
190: The Devil’s in the Details: Starved Rock State Park (Part 3)
*Warning: This episode involves graphic discussion of violent acts and sexual assault*We wrap up our series on the Starved Rock murders by discussing Chester’s confession, physical evidence reports, explore additional possible suspects, hear from an original juror and get up to speed with where Chester Weger’s case stands now. Be sure to listen to part 1 & 2 before diving in.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!Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Reel: Use our link and code NPAD to sign up for a subscription to automatically get 30% off of your first order and free shipping.StoryWorth: Use our link to save $10 on your first purchase.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Nov 27, 2023 • 57min
189: The Devil’s in the Details: Starved Rock State Park (Part 2)
*Warning: This episode involves graphic discussion of violent acts and sexual assault*In part 2 of the Starved Rock murders we delve further into the questions posed as the investigation continued including eyewitness statements, physical evidence and other possible suspects. Be sure to listen to part 1 before hitting play on this one.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!SkyLight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame. Aeropress: Use our link to save up to 20%.Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels.MasterClass: Use our link to gift a membership and get one free.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes


