National Park After Dark

Today we are joined by Delia D’Ambra of the Park Predators podcast as she walks us through what chilling cases season 4 has in store and shares her process investigating some of the most horrific true crime cases in the wilderness. Delia is an investigative journalist from North Carolina who started her career in journalism in 2014. She specializes in re-investigating cold case homicides and unsolved crimes. Like all of us, she is an outdoors enthusiast and is currently on a mission to check off every national park in North America from her list. You can learn more about Delia and catch up with Park Predators episodes 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! For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the nation’s best “hidden” jewels. It’s the perfect destination, until it isn’t. The park can be a risky place to be with notoriously rough coastal waters when weather turns, but it wasn’t until 2006 when it saw its first documented fatal fall. Since then, what truly happened surrounding Juanita Richardson’s death among the cliffs of Pictured rocks has been a topic of fierce speculation. The event tore a family apart, and this story proves the most dangerous risk of all could be sitting right next to you. 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.   BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. Lume Deodorant:  New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code NPAD. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today we visit the Giant Sequoias of California and tell the tales of their exploitation to gain recognition at the World's Fair in the United States. The length people went through to cut down some of the largest trees in the world to ship them across the country was extensive, but many questioned whether the trees were real. People laughed at the idea of these enormous trees and when they tried to show them off in hopes of profits, many deemed it all as an unbelievable “hoax.” Come see us live! Laugh Boston Live Show Stanley Live Show Yosemite Lakes RV Resort: https://thousandtrails.com/california/yosemite-lakes-rv-resort/ 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! Liquid IV: Use code NPAD to get 20% off your order. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your  first visit for only $5. Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. 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

Today’s stories include disembodied voices, justice from beyond, haunted happenings, high adventures and the bestest bark ranger. 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 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! BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npad50 for 50% off plus free shipping.

When a notorious pirate named Captain Gregory Dwargstof sought out the distant Aleutian Island of Adak to stash his stolen gold, he didn’t count on dying before he could get back to it. Over 130 years later a team is put together to uncover the millions of dollars worth of gold not to hoard for themselves, but to pay forward to a community in need. 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! For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today we trek into Muir Woods National Monument to explore the decaying community of Druid Heights, once a thriving hub for artists, philosophers and those who felt they couldn’t find acceptance in the world. We look back on what it once was and discuss the controversy surrounding its current preservation, or lack of. But we aren’t alone! We are joined by Justin Yoder, founder of LGBT Outdoors. After our tour of Druid Heights, Justin tells us more about his organization, what inspired him to create a space where the LGBTQ+ community could connect with the outdoors and one another and all of their fun events that are taking place around the country. Love and compassion should extend beyond care and concern for wild spaces - it should be granted to everyone we share it with. Happy Pride Month!    You can find more information on and get involved with LGBTQ Outdoors through their website or instagram. If you would like to make a donation, please visit lgbtoutdoors.com/donate. If you'd like to attend LGBT Outdoorfest, use code NPAD at sign up for a discount. 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! Gametime: Download Gametime and use code NPAD for $20 of your first purchase. 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

Today’s stories include encountering the unexplained, unexpected finds, killer squirrels, coincidence cats and stepping out of your comfort zone. 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 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! Astonishing Legends: Subscribe and listen to Astonishing Legends wherever you listen to podcasts. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.

Smokey Bear has been an iconic National forest Service symbol and has served as a staple in fire prevention safety education for generations. However, not only is Smokey’s origin story dark, but he was also once a living, breathing, American black bear.  Stick around for the end of the episode as Cassie's partner Al, a long time wildland firefighter, shares his experiences in the field and tips on fire prevention. 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. Beam: Use our link and code NPAD for up to 40% off.   Lume Deodorant:  New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code NPAD. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Stories that make up the world’s collective rich history of legends and folklore are riddled with mysterious creatures. But what if one of these made-up beings jumped right off the page right into our very real world. And what if we looked into the face of that creature, only to discover it is more like us than we could have ever imagined? Today we venture to the island of Sumatra to discuss the Orang Pendek and its alleged last holdout deep within the forests of Kerinci Seblat National Park. 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: Use our code NPAD for 20% off your first order. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npad16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping. Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels. 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

Today’s stories include wildin coyotes, trips from hell, riding the struggle bus, caffeinating bears, surviving storms and train stalkers. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Trammel Evans, please reach out to Joshua Tree Search and Rescue at (909) 383-5652 or email findtrammellevans@gmail.com Follow, find additional details and spread the word @findtram on all social accounts.  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 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! Earth Breeze: Use our link got get 40% off when you subscribe. Honey: Use our link to get PayPal Honey for free.