Nature Obscura

Society EN ↓ 27 episodes

Each week, join friends Marissa and Grace in stepping beyond the veil and into the wilderness as they explore the world’s wildest places and the things that may (or may not) lurk there. From cryptids in the forest to cursed caves, alien abductions in the desert and ghost stories from the edge of the map, they dig into the legends and the nature behind the places they inhabit.

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The Dark Watchers Legend: California’s Santa Lucia Range 13.01.2026 43:34

In episode two of Nature Obscura, Marissa and Grace explore the remote Santa Lucia Mountains of California’s central coast. This rugged coastal range is home to unique wildlife, ancient forests, and one of the region’s most enduring mysteries: the Dark Watchers. In this episode, we dive into eyewitness accounts, historical legends, and literary references, exploring shadowy figures that silently o...

Michigan Dogman: The Manistee National Forest Cryptid Encounters 13.01.2026 37:44

What better way to start our first ever episode of the Nature Obscura podcast than by wandering the eerie, beautiful Huron–Manistee National Forest in Michigan. These woods are full of wildlife… and possibly something far more unsettling. In this episode, we explore the legend of the Michigan Dogman, diving into reported sightings, creepy encounters, and local cryptid lore tied to the forest. Gr...