Roxy's World Adventures Podcast

We will explore the Bell Witch legend, the story of a Tennessee family reportedly tormented by unexplained noises, assaults, and an unseen voice in the early 1800s. We’ll trace what historical accounts say, separates documented facts from later legend, and asks why the story still draws visitors to Adams, Tennessee. The scene on the Bell family farm, where reported disturbances began around 1816-1...

We travel into the New Jersey Pine Barrens to explore one of America’s best-known cryptid legends: the Jersey Devil. The episode looks at the story from multiple angles, from the Mother Leeds origin tale to newspaper-fueled sightings, while also grounding the legend in the real history and ecology of the Pinelands. This is a story about more than a monster. We will connect folklore to wilderness,...

We will trace the Zodiac case from the earliest attacks in Northern California through the letters, ciphers, and media attention that made an unsolved investigation a lasting cultural mystery. Through a travel-history lens, we explore how places such as Lake Herman Road, Lake Berryessa, and San Francisco carry stories beyond their scenic landscapes. The episode follows the case’s major events and...

We travel to Weston, West Virginia, to explore the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum as both a historic institution and a famous haunted location. The episode traces the building’s original vision, the realities of overcrowding and institutional decline, and the stories of paranormal activity reported by visitors and staff. Rather than focusing only on ghost stories, I ask listeners to consider the r...

I recount a multi-state adventure from Baltimore to Louisville, Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Carmel, and San Francisco—and back home. Along the way, I reflect on how travel can interrupt routine, create room for self-discovery, and remind us not to wait for the “perfect time” to experience life. Key topics Setting out to break free from routine and make space for adventure Traveling solo to reconn...

We go into Rocky Mountain National Park to reconstruct the May 29, 2022, accident in Dreamweaver Couloir on Mount Meeker. This episode blends mountain geography, avalanche basics, and a rescue timeline to show how quickly conditions can turn deadly, even for experienced climbers. The heart of the episode is a cautionary reminder that skill and preparation reduce risk, but they do not eliminate it....

We wander above Salt Lake City and into Utah’s wider UFO landscape, weighing eerie sightings against grounded explanations like military testing, dark skies, and misidentification. In this episode, we will explore reports tied to Salt Lake City, Dugway Proving Ground, and Skinwalker Ranch while separating witness accounts from confirmed evidence. Key Topics Why Utah’s dark skies, mountain geograph...

The haunting story of eight-year-old Douglas Legg, who disappeared from the Santanoni property in Newcomb, New York, in July 1971. This episode traces the final moments before he was sent back toward the lodge, the enormous search that followed, and the questions that still linger more than 50 years later. In this episode, I examine the landscape of Great Camp Santanoni, what made the search so di...

This episode explores Acadia National Park through the lens of cryptids, folklore, and intentional travel, using the park’s fog, forests, coastline, and history to ask why mysterious stories take root in certain landscapes. This matters because it separates cultural tradition from spooky storytelling, while showing how place, memory, and fear shape what people think they experience. In this episod...

Roxy explores one of America’s most famous and dangerous hikes, Angels Landing in Zion National Park, and explains why the trail is both breathtaking and unforgiving. She combines personal experience, park history, geology, Indigenous history, and modern safety rules with a deeply unsettling true-crime angle tied to a fatal fall on the mountain. She covers the trail itself, the forces that formed...

Roxy shares a personal travel story about taking Amtrak across the United States instead of flying, turning a budget rail pass into a lesson in slow travel, grief, and perspective. This episode matters because it is less about transportation and more about how the journey itself can reshape what you notice, feel, and remember. In this episode: Roxy explains why she chose train travel over flying,...

Are you ready to go beneath the romantic surface of Paris and into the catacombs, where over six million remains, hidden tunnels, and wartime history reveal a very different side of the city? This episode blends travel storytelling with history, eerie legends, and reflection on why humans are drawn to dark places. In this episode: Why the Paris Catacombs fascinated her more than the city’s famous...

Discover the heartbreaking story of two young women, their connection to nature, and the unresolved mystery surrounding their disappearance and murder. This episode explores the events, investigations, and lingering questions still haunting the Shenandoah National Park community. Main Topics - Key Takeaways: The lives and personalities of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, highlighting their love f...

In this episode, Roxy explores the fascinating world of sharks, debunking common myths, and highlighting their historical resilience and ecological importance. Whether you're a beachgoer or a marine enthusiast, this discussion provides insight into how we can coexist with these ancient predators safely and respectfully. Main Topics Covered: The deep history and evolution of sharks, dating back ove...

Main topics: The transformative power of solo camping and hiking trips Overcoming fear and societal conditioning in travel Building confidence through independent travel Reflection, silence, and healing in nature Practical tips for navigating solo flights and road trips Timestamps: 00:00 - Roxy recounts her first solo camping trip and the serenity of sunrise overlooking Skyline Drive 02:50 - Refle...

Get ready to dive into a tale that's as rich as the land itself — from ancient tribes to industrial powerhouses, and haunted secrets lurking in its shadows. This episode is a passionate journey through the history, resilience, and hidden lore of Maryland’s first state park, Patapsco Valley. Feel the raw energy of nature’s survival, human ambition, and the mysterious echoes of the past that are sti...

Are you ready to face your fears? To learn that the greatest strength lies within when you dare to climb your own mountains? Join me as I take you through an emotional journey of grit, growth, and transformation on Old Rag — a hike that did more than test my endurance; it reshaped my soul. In this episode: The raw, emotional experience of starting the climb with a friend at 8 AM How facing physica...

Get ready to dive into a story soaked in grief, courage, and restless spirits. This episode peels back the layers of one of Civil War’s most haunted locations, Gettysburg’s Spangler Farm, where history’s pain echoes through paranormal claims and emotional tales of survival. You’ll hear stories of battlefield injuries, personal sacrifices, and ghostly whispers that linger in the air. This isn’t jus...

What if the life you've been dreaming about isn't waiting for you someday? What if it's waiting just beyond your comfort zone? Welcome to Roxy's World Adventures , a storytelling podcast for people who are craving more than another vacation, another weekend, or another way to escape their daily routine. This is a podcast for those who feel disconnected from themselves, burned out by modern life, o...