National Park After Dark

Today’s stories include lighting strikes, protective birbs, family lore, finding yourself, poor planning and a strangely large amount of pet psychics. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on InstagramFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTwitter/X: @npadpodcastTikTok: @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 the week’s partners!AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/npad.Discover Moab: Find a list of lodging options and guide companies to plan your trip today at DiscoverMoab.com.The Explorers Podcast: If you're into dangerous treks, strange history, and people who risked it all to chart the unknown, go listen to The Explorers Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.Relief Band: For 20% off your order, head to Reliefband.com and use code NPAD.

In 1910 two trains became stranded in Washington’s Cascade Mountains during a record-breaking snowstorm. After six harrowing nights, a massive avalanche swept them off the mountainside — the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. More than a century later one question still lingers: could the disaster have been prevented?For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodesListen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on InstagramFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: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 the week’s partners!IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shippingHarvest Hosts: For 20% off your order, head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD.BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.Ollie: Use NPAD to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today.

Discover the gripping tale of K’iid K'yaas, a sacred Sitka spruce, and the logger who cut it down in a desperate bid to expose the logging industry's harm. Explore the profound connections between the Haida Nation and nature, highlighting cultural legacies and ecological neglect. Delve into the emotional conflict within the logging community and the complexities of environmental advocacy. Unravel the mystery surrounding the logger's disappearance after his controversial protest, and reflect on the significance of preserving forests for future generations.

Today’s stories include paranormal protectors, New Jersey karma, close calls, ghost sailors and slip and slides from hell. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Instagram For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTwitter/X: @npadpodcastTikTok: @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 the week’s partners!Relief Band: For 20% off your order, head to Reliefband.com and use code NPAD.Redacted: Declassified Mysteries: Follow 'Redacted: Declassified Mysteries' withLuke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts.

The conversation dives into the historical impact of DDT, a pesticide once marketed as safe, and its devastating effects on wildlife. Rachel Carson's groundbreaking work, 'Silent Spring,' is highlighted as a catalyst for environmental awareness. The hosts reflect on Earth Day traditions and share personal narratives that connect to larger environmental issues. From the deceptive advertising of DDT to the challenges faced by Carson, the discussion emphasizes the ongoing relevance of her legacy in today's environmental movements.

The harrowing journey of Theodore Roosevelt and Rondon through the Amazon reveals perilous rapids and a confrontation with wildlife. Tensions rise as the team grapples with illness, starvation, and moral dilemmas, leading to intense discussions about trust and survival. The tragedy of losing a team member highlights the emotional toll of their expedition. Amidst the chaos, the duality of nature’s beauty and danger emerges, alongside reflections on the impact of exploration on indigenous cultures and the importance of teamwork in adversity.

Today’s stories include disrupting the natural order, shaming tourons, static ghosts, poop strap injuries, hauntings in Japan, Alaskan thank yous, pennies form heaven and cacti-microneedling Brazilian waxes. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!Listen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at:Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTwitter/X: @npadpodcastTikTok: @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 the week’s partners!3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/NPAD.Factor: Use our link and code npad50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.Redacted: Declassified Mysteries: Follow 'Redacted: Declassified Mysteries' withLuke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosts Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark are launching a brand new podcast, Watch Her Cook!Watch Her Cook is a weekly podcast that highlights the incredible women throughout history who have shattered the glass ceiling on the expectations of what women "should" be. From trailblazing inventors and fierce activists to notorious outlaws and criminal masterminds, these women proved their capabilities far surpassed domestic duties.Every episode dives into the lives of these extraordinary women, some changed the world in groundbreaking ways, and others, in chilling ones.Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes on Apple and Spotify. 

The podcast dives into Theodore Roosevelt's captivating legacy as a conservationist, exploring his adventurous spirit and personal struggles after a political defeat. Listeners learn about his dramatic Amazon expedition, filled with danger and the complexities of cultural encounters. The discussion also tackles the ethical dilemmas of hunting, while revealing Roosevelt's resilience through nature. With tales of exploration and wellness, the narrative highlights the unpredictability of the wilderness and the bonds formed among the expedition members.

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter changed the stereotype of women in botany when they found a love for not the delicate flowers, but the cacti with thorns and the vegetation that thrived in the most inhospitable environments. They set out to do something that had never been done before, to be the first women to boat the entirety of the Colorado River and map out the flora of the Grand Canyon. If successful, they would be the first women to ever survive the trip.For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodesListen to Watch Her Cook on Apple and Spotify! 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.Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code NPAD.Blueland:  Use our link to get 15% off your first order.