National Park After Dark

Today's stories include off trail adventures, rescues pups, ghostly encounters and the great bear mace incident. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon. All tales shared with consent.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!MasterClass: Use our link to gift one annual membership and get one free! Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.

People put a big emphasis on living but part of living – is dying, and that takes some thought too. Confronting our own mortality is difficult and unsettling but to the living left behind, knowing your final wishes can be a welcome sigh of relief. Today we venture into Joshua Tree National Park, and discuss the wild ride that was Gram Parson’s life, and untimely 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!Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npad18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping.Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include spirited stays, adventure cats, grabbing a handful, mountain lion laser pointers, creatures of the jungle and near misses. Bonus stories included for Outsiders on Patreon.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!Gerber Life: Follow the link to get a free quote.Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link.Miracle Brand: Use our link and code NPAD to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40%.

In the series finale, Ada finds herself alone on Wrangel Island. Meanwhile, Steffanson tries to secure a new ship to come to the island, but mysteriously disappears. All while tensions are rising between the countries, as Russia claims the island as their own and threatens to capture the expedition team.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!Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!Uncommon Goods: Use our link and get 15% off your next gift.StoryWorth: Use our link and save $10 on your first purchase.Beam: Use our link and code NPAD to get 40% off at checkout. Gerber Life: Follow the link to get a free quote. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

In part 2 of this series, Ada and the rest of the expedition team struggle to find food and are all growing weak. Lorne develops a terrible case of scurvy and when the ship they are expecting doesn't show up, the group becomes desperate for survival.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 at checkout for 30% off your first order plus frere shipping. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link.Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.Skylight Frame: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame with promo code PARK.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

In this 3 part series - we tell the story of an arctic expedition and the survival story of Ada Blackjack. Ada, an Inuit woman, joins a team of 4 men to the remote Wrangel Island to prove that it is survivable. A polar bear habitat and known for tumultuous weather conditions, no human has successfully survived here for long - until Ada arrives. Join us for a LIVE show in Denver! Tickets 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!Skylight Frame: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame with promo code PARK. MasterClass: Use our link and give one annual membership to get one free.Uncommon Goods: Use our link and get 15% off your next gift. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include lights over Idaho, forest knocks, tornado camping and Colorado moms. All stories shared with consent.Join us for a LIVE show in Denver! Tickets HEREWe 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!Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.MasterClass: Use our link and give one annual membership to get one free.Uncommon Goods: Use our link and get 15% off your next gift. 

The collab you’ve been waiting for! Today we are joined by Wes, Jeff and Mike of Tooth & Claw Podcast. We head back to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to share the tragic tale of Glenda Ann Bradley, the first person to be killed by a black bear in US National Park History. The T&C crew share their extensive knowledge on how to enjoy recreating in bear country safely, dissect what likely happened that day in the park and underline how wonderful these animals are.Join us for a LIVE show in Denver! Tickets HERECheck out Tooth and Claw on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts! 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!BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link.Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.Skylight Frame: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame with promo code PARK.Burn Wild: Listen to all 8 episodes of Burn Wild wherever you listen to podcasts.

Donnie Priest was just 10 years old when the plane carrying his family crashed just outside of Yosemite National Park, killing all on board except for him. His incredible story of survival was only the beginning - it was what he went on to do with his life that would up being the true inspiration. Join us for a LIVE show in Denver! Tickets 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!Miracle Brand: Use our link and code NPAD to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40%.Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order.Skylight Frame: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame with promo code PARK.StoryWorth: Use our link and save $10 on your first purchase. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include making the papers, plane crashes, magical moments, keeping connected, cougar encounters and wrestling in the swamps. Two bonus stories for Outsiders available on Patreon.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!Beam: Get 50% off when you follow the link and use code CYBER at checkout.Lomi: Use our link and code NPAD to get $50 off your Lomi.Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.