
281: Trail Tales 64
Today’s stories include check ins from the other side, underwater close calls, man ghosts, cases of mistaken identity, cursed Airbnb’s and bodies in the woods. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code NPAD at iRestorelaser.com Factor: Use our link and code npad50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/NPAD and use promo code NPAD today for 10% off your first order. Astonishing Legends: Astonishing Legends is available wherever you like to listen to podcasts. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
13 Feb 1h

280: The Park That Almost Never Was. Biscayne National Park.
The area that is now Biscayne National Park was once considered a wasteland and worthless - but the Jones family, newly freed from slavery, saw the value it had. They purchased three islands there and created both a home and a lucrative business. When business tycoons finally realized the locations monetary worth, they fought hard to gain control of the land to develop high rises and oil refineries. Sir Lancelot Jones wasn’t willing to give up his land, and today remains a large part of why Biscayne National Park exists. Come see us live in Joshua Tree National Park! Grab tickets here ! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! Ollie: Use NPAD to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today. Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code NPAD at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
10 Feb 53min

Introducing Blink - Jake Haendel’s Story. Heroin, Secrets. Deadly Betrayal.
Jake Haendel has been handed a death sentence. He has a terminal progressive disease that's eating away at the white matter of his brain. In six months, he'll be dead. As the months progress, Jake slips into a coma, laying there in total darkness. But something odd has happened... Jake is fully conscious. Nobody knows that he can hear them. They’re certain he's no longer in there. With the promise that Jake will never recover, friends and family visit less and less. Until there is just one person left. A person who begins to whisper strange admissions in his ear. It is here, helpless in his hospital bed, that Jake realizes what may have gotten him here in the first place. The scariest thing in the room is no longer the potential of dying, but rather, the person sitting right next to him. This is Blink, the untold true story and survival of Jake Haendel. Listen to Blink: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/blink-jake-haendels-story/id1779813806
4 Feb 5min

279: Finding Aubrey. Langtang National Park.
In April of 2010, a young woman from Colorado was living her dream in Asia. At the tail end of her five month solo journey to the continent, Aubrey Sacco elected to embark on a week long trek within Langtang National Park, a place known for its welcoming teahouses, ancient monasteries and incredible scenery. When she vanished, the longest running search for a missing trekker in Nepal’s history began. Listen to Blink ! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. 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. Naturesage: Use our link and code NPAD for 40% off your order. Hello Fresh: Use our link to get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
3 Feb 56min

278: Trail Tales 63
Today’s stories include ghostly gossip, nature soup, weird places, cursed stories, hellos and goodbyes from beyond and proof that fed bears are dead bears. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! SelectQuote: Use our link to get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS. iRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners get $625 off their iRestore Elite when you use code NPAD at Minds of Madness: Listen to Minds of Madness wherever you listen to your favorite shows. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
30 Jan 47min

277: NPAD Turns FOUR
It’s our birthday (or, anniversary)! Four years ago this week we released out very first episode with zero clue what we were doing. Since then we have covered over 200 stories, gained thousands of friends and made a lot of memories. Today’s episode is a look back to some (hilarious, cringy, sad and happy) moments on our journey here as well as some updates on cases we have covered along the way. Thank you to everyone who has made NPAD so special, we love you - cheers to us all! Come see us in Joshua Tree! Buy tickets here. Justice for Anton For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! Soul: For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD. Blueland: Use our link to get 15% off your first order. Rocket Money: Use our link to get started saving. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com and use code NPAD. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
27 Jan 1h 57min

276: Til’ Death Do Us Part. Glacier National Park.
When Jordan and Cody met each other they quickly fell in love and tied the knot. But when Cody disappeared only eight days after their wedding, people began to suspect his new wife may have had something to do with it. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Sierra Club: Book your 2025 trip today at sierraclub.org/outings, and use code NPAD to get $100 off. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
20 Jan 1h 3min

275: Trail Tales 62
Today’s stories include acts of love, stiff pants, angry neighbors camp ghosts, Gila monsters and cougars in Maine. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark Twitter/X: @npadpodcast 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 the week’s partners! Acorns: Use our link download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. Graza: Use code NPAD to get 10% off your Graza Starter Kit. Crime Weekly Podcast: Listen to Crime Weekly every Friday wherever you get your podcasts. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes
16 Jan 57min