
198: You Can't Grow Weed in a National Park.
Illegal marijuana operations are popping up around National Parks in West, and they're worth millions of dollars. We examine the impact of these operations and stories that have lead to arrests and fatalities. Resources: NPS, Seoklaw (1), (Seoklaw (2), Whitehouse, NPS (2) Book: Death, Daring, & Disaster - Search and Rescue in the National Parks by Charles R. "Butch" Farabee Jr. 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! Stellar Sleep: Use our link to get a free 7-day trial, then just $99 per year. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life.
8 Tammi 202459min

197: Trail Tales 41
Today’s stories include haunted school houses, questionable disappearances, LSD UFO sightings, bear dances, keeping traditions and no gear - just vibes. 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! Alo Moves: Use code NPAD to get a free 30-day subscription. Athena Club: Use code NPAD to get 20% off your purchase. MasterClass: Use our link to get 15% off your annual membership.
4 Tammi 202441min

196: The Slenderman Stabbing. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
In May of 2014 two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times - all in an attempt to appease a fictional horror character. This case has a lot to consider and its fair share of few twists and turns, follow along as we discuss what the media dubbed “The Slenderman Stabbing”. 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! Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NPAD] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Sources “The Wicked” 20/20 Special, The Guardian, Milwaukee Magazine , The Washington Post, Spooky Geology, BBC, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Change.org
1 Tammi 20241h 19min

195: A Christmas Massacre. Keweenaw National Historical Park.
The Copper Mining Strike of 1913 became one of the most violent in United States History. When strikers throw a Christmas Eve Party for their families and children, 73 people end up dead when someone falsely yells, "fire!" Resources: Book: Death’s Door The truth behind the Italian Hall Disaster and the Strike of 1913 by Steve Lehto, MTU, NPS, NPS (2) 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! Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NPAD] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life.
25 Joulu 20231h 13min

194: Trail Tales 40
Today’s stories include horsey adversaries, near death experiences, best burro friends, ghostly smells, unseen predators, suddenly appearing underwear and playing dead. 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! Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels. Earth Breeze: Use our link got get 40% off when you subscribe. CoPilot: Use our link mycopilot.com/NPAD to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! MasterClass: Use our link to gift a membership and get one free.
21 Joulu 202351min

193: A Daughter of Adventure. Molly Brown House National Historic Building.
It’s here, it’s happening - Danielle finally gets to talk about the Titanic .. kind of. Today’s episode will introduce you to the real woman behind The Unsinkable Molly Brown, a self proclaimed “daughter of adventure”. For this episode Danielle visited the Molly Brown house in Denver’s Capitol Hill for guided tours (three times in one week) to get you the full scoop on her extraordinary life and the ghostly happenings in her home following her death. 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! Reel: Use our link and code NPAD to sign up for a subscription to automatically get 30% off of your first order and free shipping. Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription. Plus 15% off and free shipping on all future subscription orders. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NPAD] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Sources NPS, Medium, Molly Brown House, Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, Eagle Valley Library, Denver Post, The New Yorker
18 Joulu 20231h 3min

192: The Last of His People. Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Today we tell the story of Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi people. The Gold Rush of California brought on the mass murder of Ishi's people and indigenous groups throughout the state. After years of surviving alone in the foothills of Lassen Volcanic, he came out of hiding, certain he would be killed just as his family had been. Interactive native land map: native-land.ca 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! Aeropress: Use our link to save up to 20%. Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame. Hello Fresh: Use our link and code npadfree for free breakfast for life. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Resources: Ishi in Two Worlds by Theodora Kroeber. https://history.library.ucsf.edu/ishi.html https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/tribes.htm https://www.notesfromthefrontier.com/post/ishi-the-last-wild-indian
11 Joulu 202357min

191: Outside For All. How Ranger the Dog Made National Park History.
Today we are bringing you the inspiring story of Brad, Halie, and Ranger’s adventure - to visit all 63 US National Parks, with a twist. After Brad was diagnosed with late onset epilepsy, he and his epilepsy alert service dog Ranger decided to set off on a journey across the US National Park system to prove that living with a disability shouldn't stand as a barrier to accessibility. Because the outdoors are for everyone. You can follow Brad and Ranger’s journeys on Instagram @rangerlovestravel Learn about the NPS America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass HERE 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! Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your first visit for only $5. Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription. Plus 15% off and free shipping on all future subscription orders. Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.
7 Joulu 202355min