Best National Park After Dark Podcasts (2024)

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227: The Lost Ranger. Chiricahua National Monument. 1:05:17

5h ago1:05:17

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It was a normal shift for Ranger Paul Fugate, when he left to patrol a trail and never returned. The invesitagion into his disappearance unveiled feuds with the National Park Service and complicated romantic relationships. His past has had investigators questioning, was this an act of foul play? Or did he disappear intentionally? Check out our 2025…

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EP. #105: Interview w/ Danielle & Cassie from National Park After Dark 1:14:00

1h ago1:14:00

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In our latest episode, we interview the hosts of National Park After Dark Danielle and Cassie. We cover a wide variety of topics including how they got started and interesting stories from their travels. If you haven't already, we recorded an episode for their show on April 21, 2024. You can listen to that episode here (https://podcasts.apple.com/u…

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EP 124 - The Hauntings of the Dandy House | Hinsdale, NY 1:26:14

3h ago1:26:14

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In the 1970's the Dandy family moved into their quaint dream home in Hinsdale New York. Almost immediately a nightmare began. Multiple spirits were seen throughout the house, and on the property, an eerie chanting coming from the woods, and even poltergeist activity. As it turned out the house may have been hiding a dark history. Watch our full Hin…

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Overnight at the Hinsdale House NOW AVAILABLE! 4:51

4d ago4:51

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Proud to announce that we have released our full investigation into the Hinsdale House, exclusively on YouTube. If you haven't already, please swing by, subscribe and enjoy! Let us know what you thought of the investigation! Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yIhn6JR97E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yIhn6JR97E https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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226: Trail Tales 48 53:31

1h ago53:31

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Today’s stories include scared ceremonies, being petrified in the petrified forest, ghost cowboys, airline premonitions, shadow people, bear sleepovers and embarrassing moments. 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…

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EP 123 - The Hauntings Of Yosemite National Park | CA 1:05:02

3d ago1:05:02

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Yosemite is known world wide for it's beautiful landscape that includes waterfalls and massive domes. What many of the parks visitors are unaware of is the ghosts lurking the park. From evil spirits trying to lure you into the falls or waters of Yosemite. To the ghost lurking in the woods menacingly calling out your name. The entire park of Yosemit…

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225: Catastrophe at Camp. Ouachita National Forest. 1:10:05

6d ago1:10:05

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On June 10 2010 all was well at the Albert Pike Recreation Area campground. 24 hours later, 20 people were dead following one the deadliest natural disasters in the history of the Natural State. Today we cover the devastating story of the Albert Pike flash flood. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember …

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EP. #104: Jordan Grider - Boundary Waters Wilderness - Minnesota 1:04:33

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April 5th 2019, Search & Rescue discover a disturbing scene while searching for a man who was winter camping deep in the Boundary Waters Wilderness of Northern Minnesota. What they found left the searchers with more questions than answers. Did a horrific accident happen? Was there foul play? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of …

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Horror Movie Review! Late Night With the Devil 34:40

5d ago34:40

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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 Horror Film, Late Night With the Devil. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack's beloved wife. Desperate to turn his fortunes arou…

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EP 122 - Ghosts of the Civil War: Antietam | Sharpsburg, MD 1:08:06

2d ago1:08:06

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Sharpsburg is a small town in the central panhandle of Maryland. It would otherwise be known as a quiet innocuous town had it not been for one of the deadliest days in American history. In 1862, the Confederate Army marched into Sharpsburg and engaged Union forces in the bloodiest single day of the entire civil war. Now the town is haunted by the e…

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224: Mystery Mashup 1:14:52

4d ago1:14:52

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This week we do things a bit different - today we both share a story, with little to nothing to do with the outdoors! Danielle brings us to Egypt where we discuss the story of Dorothy Eady and her supposed reincarnation, while Cassie brings us to Florida to describe what may (or may not) be the discovery of an extraterrestrial artifact. We love our…

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Paranormal Update: UFO's, Vampires and Ghosts ... OH MY!! 40:46

8d ago40:46

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Jesse, Dave, and Rob dive into some of the latest paranormal news across the world, and veer off into a conversation about... dinosaurs? MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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223: For the Fallen. Project Recover ft. Derek Abbey. 1:08:45

20d ago1:08:45

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Today we are joined by Derek Abbey, Project Recover’s President and CEO to speak about the organization - a collaborative effort to enlist 21st century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate the nearly 81,000 Americans missing in action since World War II. He lets us in on the important work the project does around the world, and …

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EP 121 - The Haunting of Room 32 ft. Jim Harold | Jerome, AZ 1:18:46

13d ago1:18:46

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The United Verde Hospital was constructed in 1926 and tended to the sick and wounded workers who mined for copper during the early 20th century. The hospital saw an estimated 9000 deaths, before it closed its doors and lay abandoned for decades. Eventually the building would be turned into the Jerome Grand Hotel, but almost immediately, staff and g…

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222: Vanished. Finding Missing WWII Soldiers in Palau. 1:13:04

12d ago1:13:04

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Today we visit one of the bloodiest battle sites in WWII and tell the stories of the men who lost their lives there. When Pat Scannon discovered many of these men were never found or brought home, he began a search to find them. 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 ba…

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Horror Movie Review! Night Swim 33:58

11d ago33:58

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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 film, Night Swim starring Wyatt Russell, Ameile Hoeferle and Kerry Condon. Forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, former baseball player Ray Waller moves into a new house with his wife and two children. He hopes that the backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy…

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Terrifying Ghost Stories You've Never Heard (Part 6) | Listener Submitted 1:14:34

9d ago1:14:34

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This week we bring you another batch of listener submitted ghost stories! Every one of these true stories have been sent in by our listeners. Have a ghost story to share? Be sure to send yours in via email or discord for a chance to have your terrifying paranormal experience shared on the show. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse…

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221: One of Seven. The Disappearance of Joe Halpern. Rocky Mountain National Park. 1:05:19

20d ago1:05:19

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Hundreds of people go missing in US National Parks every year. While many of those cases eventually find resolve, some people, like Joe Halpern, remain missing as the seasons change and the decades pass. Despite the passing of time, loved ones never forget their people who wandered into the woods and were swallowed by the trees - and they’ll do eve…

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Dark Mysteries - Mel's Hole 47:21

14d ago47:21

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Rob introduces Jesse and Dave to the wild mystery of Mel's Hole. Mel's Hole is, according to an urban legend, a "bottomless pit" near Ellensburg, Washington. Claims about it were first made on the radio show Coast to Coast AM in 1997 by a guest calling himself Mel Waters. Later investigation revealed no such person was listed as residing in that ar…

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EP. #103: Chad Pallansch - Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado 53:28

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September 27th, 2023, an experienced hiker and trail runner planned a 28-mile run in Rocky Mountain National Park, something he had done dozens of times in the past. About 7 miles into his run, he sends a text to his family to check in. This would be the last time anyone would hear from him. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of …

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220: Trail Tales 47 56:36

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Today’s stories include life saving butterflies, bobcat guardians, hotdog man rescues, baby trail snacks, puke curses, angel friends, madness at Mesa Verde and shitty situations. 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 th…

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EP 120 - One Thousand Steps To Hell ft. Brent Thomas | Spokane, WA 1:28:37

1M ago1:28:37

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Spokane is a unique city that sits on the eastern side of Washington. Known as "The Lilac City" the beautiful sites of the city are also surrounded by hauntings. An eternal staircase in a cemetery known as "1000 steps" and the exquisite Davenport Hotel are just some of the more active locations in Spokane. Special Guest: Brent Thomas from the Paran…

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219: The Disappearance of Everett Ruess ft. Locations Unknown 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

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Today we are joined by Mike and Joe, hosts of the Locations Unknown Podcast, as we dive into one of Utah's greatest enduring mysteries. Everett Ruess was a poet, artist, and writer who had dreams of leaving modern society behind to live in and explore the American West. When his family stopped receiving letters from him, and no one heard from or ha…

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Horror Movie Review! House of the Dead 37:17

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We are back for another Horror Movie Review! This week, Rob, Dave and Jesse cover the 2003 horror movie, House of the Dead. A group of college students travels to a mysterious island to attend a rave, which is soon taken over by bloodthirsty zombies. Directed by Uwe Boll, starring Jonathan Chery, Tyron Leitso and Clint Howard. Subscribe! HTGS Revie…

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EP 119 - The Dead Beneath The Floor ft. Matt Leslie | Key West, FL 1:24:59

23d ago1:24:59

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A popular tourist destination for thousands of people every year, most come and go without realizing just how haunted Key West really is. From the old Key West lighthouse haunted by its former keeper to the ghosts of infamous pirates, the island is swarming with lost souls. But perhaps the most peculiar tale is that of the dead women who sleep bene…

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EP. #102: The Palmer Brother - The Alaskan Wilderness 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

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In this week's episode, we investigate the strange disappearances of the Palmer brothers from Alaska, two siblings who vanished without a trace, their disappearances eerily spaced 11 years apart. What are the chances that such bizarre events could strike the same family twice? Are they related in any way? Join us as we try to figure out what happen…

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Paranormal Update: Poltergeist Mongoose Named Gef Torments Family 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Rob, Dave and Jesse bring you our third paranormal update, with brand new gripping tales of hauntings and odd happenings around the world. This week we have an Australian ghost sighting, a bizarre poltergeist case and a couple on Tik Tok who have been posting footage of some "hauntings" inside their home. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Musi…

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218: Trail Tales 46 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Today’s stories include hooting in the wrong places, being at the right place at the right time, being Bigfoot, seeing Bigfoot, hot springs horror, ghost relatives and honestly, probably too much poop talk. 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…

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EP 118 - The Old Montana State Prison | Deer Lodge, MT 1:11:15

26d ago1:11:15

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The Old Montana State Prison was active for over 100 years and saw some of the state's most violent criminals. Multiple riots, suicides and murders at the prison have left its mark on the town of Deer Lodge, Montana. The prison is no longer actively housing prisoners... but many believe it is one of the most active locations in the state for parano…

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217: The Value of Bones. Dinosaur National Monument. 1:27:32

2M ago1:27:32

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Today we talk all things dinosaurs! First we dive into an ongoing case of poaching over 1 million dollars worth of dinosaur fossils from Utah. After, we talk about why some are so valuable, the celebrities with private collections, their history, and the National Parks that preserve them. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when y…

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