National Park After Dark

Victorians, they’re just like us! Er, well, kinda. It’s easy to judge a group of people who strapped raw meat to their faces for beauty or fastened taxidermy cats on their hats for fashion, but their obsessions went far beyond beauty and style. They were fanatic about death and speaking to the deceased. Today we dive into the history of Spiritualism and get familiar with one of its most famous and loyal followers, Mary Todd Lincoln. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Badlands: Listen Badlands wherever you listen to podcasts. Embrace Pet Insurance: Use our link to sign up for pet insurance today! For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include killers in the forest, charging cougars, invisible drums, papa bears, death in the White’s and aliens stalkers. 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! Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your subscription. Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.

Andrea Lankford returns! We last spoke with the author of Ranger Confidential last year, but today she is back to discuss her new book Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail. The book outlines the stories of missing hikers Chris Sylvia, David O'Sullivan and Kris Fowler, their families and the lengths they (and complete strangers) have gone to find them. Please support your local bookstore when shopping! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! CoPilot: Use our link to get a 14 day free trial with a personal trainer. Earth Breeze: Use our link got get 40% off when you subscribe. MasterClass: Use our link to get an additional 15% off an annual membership. 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

Kathy was just looking for love, but after she found it, she died under suspicious circumstances inside of Acadia National Park. Her new husband was the prime suspect. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code 50npad for 50% off plus free 15% off the next 2 months. Beam: Use our link and code NPAD for up to 40% off.   Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your  first visit for only $5. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Do you really think we could visit Banff and Jasper and NOT come back with some stories to share? Today we are switching it up to bring you two tales we were introduced to on our travels to the park. Get to know Grizzly 122 aka The Boss and learn about Operation Habbakuk - an idea so crazy, it may just have worked - a prototype aircraft carrier for use against German U-boats made out of ... ice? For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels. Care/Of: Use code npad50 to get 50% off your first order.   BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your subscription. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include volcanic adventures, a VAN down by the RIVER, ghostly side hugs, hairbrush shivs in the Badlands and bears, butterflies and birds from beyond. 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! Beam: Use our link and code NPAD for up to 40% off.   Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your subscription, plus $20 off your first subscription order.

On October 2nd, 1999, 3 year-old Jaryd Atadero vanished on a group hike in the Roosevelt National Forest of Colorado. His father Allyn has been searching for answers to who (or what) what was responsible ever since. The search for Jaryd set off one of the largest search and rescue missions in the state’s history and has remained one of Colorado’s greatest unsolved mysteries. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Beam: Use our link and code NPAD for up to 40% off.   For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today we welcome back Wes and Jeff from Tooth & Claw Podcast! There’s a reason we keep teaming up with them - get ready for a fun episode full of stories from their time working with black bears in Bryce and find out why the hell Jeff would want to be Gateway Arch National Park and mushrooms on a cheeseburger. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Lume Deodorant:  New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code NPAD. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Liquid IV: Use code NPAD to get 20% off. Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.

Today we welcome Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, the masterminds behind the books you’ve probably seen at your local outdoor shop - Campfire Stories! Volume II is out now and is full of amazing stories from parks around the country. Dave and Ilyssa speak to us about the inspiration behind the books and share some of their personal favorites. You can find Campfire Stories Volume I and II at your local bookstore, outdoor outfitter or online. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Beam: Use our link and code NPAD for up to 40% off.   Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your subscription, plus $20 off your first subscription order. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your  first visit for only $5. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code 50npad for 50% off plus free 15% off the next 2 months.

Today we visit the Flight 93 National Memorial to remember 9/11 and how 40 heroic individuals saved the lives of thousands onboard United Flight 93. Please take care while listening. Learn more about the passengers of Flight 93 here For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌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! Acorns: Use our link to download Acorns and start saving and investing for your future today. Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. Embrace Pet Insurance: Use our link to sign up for pet insurance today! Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes