National Park After Dark

In today's episode, we speak with John Jurko II, the lead producer of an upcoming documentary film, Rhino Man. We discuss the poaching crisis in places like Kruger National Park and the Rangers who risk their lives to protect the wildlife. We also take the time to honor the legacy of Anton Mzimba, a lead ranger and protagonist of the film, who recently had his life taken because of the work he did in wildlife conservation. 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: Get free shipping & 30% off your first order with code NPAD. Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only five dollars at our link and when you use code NPAD. Athletic Greens: Get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase by using our link. Feals: Become a member and save 50% off your first order of Focus Melts, and get free shipping by using our link and code AFTERDARK.  For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes Sources: rhinomanthemovie.org | Movie Website  rhinomanthemovie.org/podcast/ | Podcast Website  antonmzimba.com | Anton Mzimba Education Trust  globalconservationcorps.org | Global Conservation Corps Website 

In 1945 a sightseeing tour plane carrying American military personnel crashed into the western New Guinea jungle. The survivors spent the next several weeks trying to survive the harsh elements in a land they knew very little about. They weren't alone though, they had landed right in the middle of indigenous tribal territory, people who they knew to be cannibalistic and violent. In this struggle for survival, they'll have to open their hearts and minds to people who are foreign to them if they want to make it out alive.  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: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Beam: Use code NPAD to get 40% off your first subscription order or 20% a one-time purchase. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. First Leaf: Use our link and get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

In part two of the story of Dian Fossey we discuss Dian’s murder, who could be responsible, her unethical practices, and who paid the ultimate price during the messy, questionable and confusing process of uncovering the truth.  Lean more about and contribute to the Fossey Fund 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! Athletic Greens: Use our link and get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Away: Use our link and start your 100-day trial. Faherty: Use our link and get 20% when you use code NPAD at checkout. Stride Career Prep: Help your student take charge of their education and their future. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today we are headed to the mountains of Rwanda for part one of our two-part series on the story of Dian Fossey. Her unorthodox and sometimes volatile “active conservation” methods undoubtedly saved the mountain gorillas, but ultimately may have led to her demise. Her love for the animals and passion for conservation changed the tides for the future of the species – never underestimate the change one person can enact. NPAD trip information and itineraries to South Africa and Madagascar ! 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! Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with code NPAD. Factor: Use our link and code NPAD130 to get $130 off across six boxes. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Reel: Use code NPAD for 30% off your first order and free shipping. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include misleading boy scouts, guiding hands, clap backs, near death experiences and cautionary tales. 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 episode, 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!  Modern Fertility: Use our link and get $20 off your fertility test. Hello Fresh: Use code NPAD16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.

Louis Hastings wanted to get away from the fast life of California and into a place where he felt more at peace in nature. He decided the best place to venture to would be the remote town of McCarthy Alaska, a place with limited resources and only accessible by plane during the long winter months. When Louis begins to disagree with the way the state of Alaska is handling the lands, he goes on a murder spree. 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: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Athletic Greens: Use our link and get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Xanterra Travel Collection: Become and employee and get FREE shared onsite housing. Taos AER: Use code NPAD for 30% off. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

After feeling betrayed by his lawyer and the Union Pacific Railroad, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid flee Utah to start a new life in South America. Their lavish lifestyles and gambling habits cause them to make a quick stop and they make a terrible mistake that leads to a manhunt to find them. Their life of crime catches up to them and sparks a mystery that to this day, has yet to be solved. 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! Cozy Earth: Use code NPAD at checkout for 35% off. Taos AER: Use code NPAD for 30% off. Hello Fresh: Use code NPAD16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts. Zbiotics: Use code NPAD at checkout for 15% off. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

This week we head back to the 1800s wild wild west. We follow Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch gang – the most prolific bank and train robbers in outlaw history. Butch Cassidy created an extremely organized group of outlaws who spent their time fleeing authorities on horseback into the most remote areas of Utah, taking sums of money that would be worth millions today.  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 code NPAD to get 40% off your first subscription order or 20% a one-time purchase. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with code NPAD 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 we sit down with Bruce Poon Tip, the Executive Producer of the 2022 documentary, The Last Tourist. This episode will inspire you to see the world and discusses how to be a more responsible and compassionate traveler. Watch The Last Tourist on Apple TV, Hulu, and more. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: 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! Feals: Use our link and become a member to get 50% off your first order plus free shipping.  Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. First Leaf: Use our link and get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Athletic Greens: Use our link and get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes

Today’s stories include following your gut, “coincidences” and close calls on the AT.  All stories 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 episode, 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: Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link Xanterra Travel Collection: Become and employee and get FREE shared onsite housing. Reel: Use code NPAD for 30% off your first order plus free shipping Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with code NPAD