National Park After Dark

Surprise! We may be on vacation this week, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you a new episode. Please enjoy our recent guest appearance on Tooth and Claw.  Tooth & Claw description:Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark joined us recently for the first (and hopefully not last) Tooth and Claw Interview Series to talk a little bit about the history of feeding bears in Yellowstone, and...

In honor of Ian's birthday, today's stories are all about signs, synchronicities and "coincidences". Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! Happy (Heavenly) Birthday Ian, we love you so much! 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...

When four young men learn about a mysterious underwater cave in Death Valley, they sneak in to explore it in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, not everyone makes it out alive. 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...

Our names are an incredibly important piece of our identity. We take pride in them and pass them on to future generations to honor the ones we love that came before. Today we visit our home state of New Hampshire to visit the White Mountain National Forest to investigate some of the darker tales that led to the naming of some of its most celebrated features. For the latest NPAD updates, group trav...

Today’s stories include brotherly love, body discoveries, drunken heroes, and signs from feathered friends. 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 par...

At 67 years old Emma Gatewood became the first woman to ever solo hike the Appalachian Trail, but not without struggles. In this episode we detail the history of the AT, her journey, and the ever lasting impact she has had on thru-hikers.2024 Trips! Canada  Acadia BorneoFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nati...

Today we had the opportunity to sit down with Jeremy Evans. He is an avid outdoorsman, family man and author. Growing up in Alberta he fell in love with the outdoors and dedicated most of his life to being in it - often times alone - deep in the backcountry. It was on one of those solo adventures in August of 2017 when he had what he describes as an “oh shit” moment when he witnessed a terrifying...

Today’s stories include polite robbers, stumbling upon baby bears, foaming pants, nature being metal, chaotic urination and grand misadventures. Outsiders Only bonus stories available on Patreon for 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...

When treasure in the form of 6,000 pounds of high-grade Mexican marijuana fell from the California sky during a plane crash in the winter of 1976, lives were changed and lives were lost – and legend was carved into the soul of Yosemite National Park. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTik...

Tiger T-24 was the king of Ranthambore National Park. After being linked to the killing of four people, he was labeled a man-eater who was too dangerous to exist in the park and was removed from the wild to live a life of captivity inside of a zoo.  The move sparked nation wide protests and ignited conversations regarding the detrimental impacts of human-wildlife conflict. Listen ad free and get e...

Today’s stories include periphery points of view, type 2 fun, night hikes gone awry, assisting in a kidnapping and snoring wolves. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon! 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...

These days the news is saturated with stories of tragedies from all corners of the world. Because of this, it’s sometimes difficult to have an optimistic attitude about the future. It's easy to forget the leaps and bounds we have already made. Centuries of progress and advancements in science and technology feel insignificant when faced with a mountain of modern day issues. But rest assured, we ha...

When a marathon runner training for the Olympics runs into Shoshone National Forest, she disappears without a trace. Police immediately pin her new husband as the main suspect, but through their investigation they discover new information, secrets, and a serial killer who was lurking nearby. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our soc...

Today’s stories include narrow escapes, white water mishaps, wheeling past agoraphobia, near death experiences, desert ghosts and disappearing stairs. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon! 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...

Last week we got familiar with Bruno Manser, his early life and what brought him to the island of Borneo. In part 2, we discover just how far he was willing to go to advocate for the protection, the people and places he came to love. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalpa...

Home is where the heart is. Bruno Manser may have been born in Switzerland, but his heart was in Borneo, where he fell in love with the jungle and the people in it. It was paradise, but it was in peril. The home Bruno found was in serious danger. A home he was willing to fight for the death to protect. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com...

Today’s stories include ghosty stuff, false alarms, vigilante pursuits, vibing in the badlands, healing in the Hoh and Maine madness. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon! 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 p...

Alice Mabel Gray was nicknamed Diana of the Dunes after she left society to live off the land on the shores of Lake Michigan. We covered her story partially in a prior episode - focusing on the haunted folklore around her story. Today we are revisiting her story to delve deep into her life, including her mysterious partner, a gruesome murder they were accused of committing, and the truth behind Al...

Today’s stories include prowling predators, surprise guests, a case of mistaken identity, monumental summits and rocky mountain highs. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon! 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...

In July 2013, while camping in Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador, Matt Dyer was pulled from his tent by a polar bear. He was ultimately saved, but the experience would live with him forever. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdarkSupport the s...

George Hopkins was a thrill seeker, parachuting out of planes more times than anyone on record in 1941. While he's after more jumps, he first wants to do something no one else would - parachute onto Devil's Tower. His plan goes awry when he finds himself unable to get off the tower and he needs to be rescued. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodca...

Today’s stories include hunting with wolves, lessons learned, good boys, heartwarming homecomings, fake moose and real cryptids. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon. 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 o...

*Please note, this episode includes descriptions of domestic violence and an active shooting* When an active shooter enters Mount Rainier National Park on New Years day 2012, National Park Law Enforcement Ranger Margaret Anderson would pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep the people and the place she loved the most, safe. If you or someone you know are experiencing PTSD or other trauma related sympt...

Join us this week as we follow two friends down the Colorado River. When they have limited funds to kayak or raft the river like most - Bill Beer and John Daggett decide to swim it instead. The guys are having the adventure of their lives - all while the park service has issued a massive rescue mission to find them. In their words, this is a cheap vacation that got a little out of hand. For the la...

Today's stories include off trail adventures, rescues pups, ghostly encounters and the great bear mace incident. Bonus stories available for Outsiders on Patreon. 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...