Best National Park After Dark Podcasts (2024)

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Listen Now: Kill List 5:45

1d ago5:45

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In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Won…

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The Legend of Necropants: A Dark Icelandic Folktale with a Modern Twist 7:55

5d ago7:55

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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. To hear other stories, I have shared so far, check them out on my website All Things Iceland. How Icelandic Necropants are Created Imagine making a pact with your best friend—if one of you dies, the other gets to use the body for something…

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EP. #113: Leo Wagner - Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Montana 58:00

5d ago58:00

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April 27th, 2021, In the shadow of Glacier National Park, on the rugged shores of Lower St. Mary Lake, a 26-year-old vanished under mysterious circumstances. What began as a typical spring evening quickly spiraled into one of Montana’s most perplexing missing person cases. Despite extensive searches, rumors, and disturbing clues, nothing has been f…

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Rocky Mountain National Park 8:08

8d ago8:08

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In the latest episode of The Crime Tapes Podcast, host Nessa dives into an incident that took place in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. Centering on a man named Wade Thyfault, the story examines a high-speed chase and a consequential violent crash within the national park, followed by an intense manhunt. Thyfault is now facing serious charg…

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254: Rocky Mountain National Park’s Historic Tea Room. 1:03:19

10d ago1:03:19

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Some histories are lost with time, but remnants of their existence remain. Off an unmarked trail within the park, sits an old abandoned cabin that in its hay day was a popular place for tourists to visit. It was once filled with people from around the world, coming to see Anna Wolfrom’s famous Tea Room for themselves. Anna managed to open a hugely …

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The Dark Tale of the Tilberi: Iceland’s Milk-Stealing Folklore Creature 11:23

12d ago11:23

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This is episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a Folklore story every Friday in 2024. How is a Tilberi Creature in Iceland formed? In the heart of Icelandic folklore, there exists a strange and eerie creature known as the *tilberi* in the north and the *snakkur* in the south and west. This mystical being is said to be the c…

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253: Trail Tales 56 1:19:22

14d ago1:19:22

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Today’s stories include life changing treks, Kentucky Bigfoots, dog rescues, evidence destruction, flying deer, bad feelings, heart shaped rocks and good girls in pink bandanas. 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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Exploring Iceland by Bike: Búi Aðalsteinsson Shares Insider Tips 57:14

14d ago57:14

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Learn about cycling culture, different routes, races, and more from Búi Aðalsteinsson, an Icelandic cycling enthusiast and podcast host. About Búi Aðalsteinsson Búi Aðalsteinsson is a designer and has run the design studio Grallaragerðin since 2016, alongside various other jobs, he currently works at the Department of Service and Innovation at the …

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252: Death, She Wrote ft. Randi Minetor 1:21:16

17d ago1:21:16

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What started off as a 1990’s National Park roadtrip across the West turned into a successful series of books. Randi Minetor joins us to speak about her journey with death in the US National Parks and highlights the importance on mindful recreation. Author of over 90 books, Randi is renowned for her “Death in” works that focus on the stories of visi…

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EP. #112: Tom Leonard - Spatsizi Provincial Park - British Columbia - Canada 51:00

19d ago51:00

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On September 11, 2005, experienced outdoorsman and hunter, Tom Leonard, embarked on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Armed with a rare, limited-entry permit to hunt sheep in the remote and rugged Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Provincial Park, he meticulously planned a 10-day hunt, packing enough supplies for an additional 10 days,…

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The Trolls Who Almost Changed Iceland’s Geography – Folklore Friday 6:38

19d ago6:38

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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Why Trolls Tried to Make the Westfjords of Iceland an Island Centuries ago, in the wild and rugged land of Iceland, three mischievous trolls hatched a plan to reshape the landscape forever. Their goal? To sever the Westfjords from the rest of…

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251: Murder of Six. Wells Gray Provincial Park. Part 2. 1:07:59

24d ago1:07:59

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In August of 1982, three generations of one family went on a two week vacation into the mountains of British Columbia. Over a year later, David Shearing was arrested and went to trial for all six of their murders. But as time went on, the details of what happened that night and in the days that followed emerged, and were more horrific than anyone c…

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The Hidden Treasure Behind Skógafoss Waterfall – Folklore Friday 9:11

26d ago9:11

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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Where is there treasure behind Skógafoss waterfall? In Icelandic Legends and Fairy Tales, 1862-64, Jón Árnason (1819–1888) added more details to the story of Þrasi Þórólfsson in Skógar. It is said that Þrasi buried a chest full of gold and tr…

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250: Trail Tales 55 1:00:11

28d ago1:00:11

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Today’s stories include survival(ish) stories, good guy redemptions, unpredictable rescuers, invisible protectors and someone being naked - and someone being afraid. 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 wa…

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249: Murder of Six. Wells Gray Provincial Park. Part 1. 1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

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In August of 1982, three generations of one family went on a two week vacation into the mountains of British Columbia. When they failed to return, the community rallied to find them. What began as a missing persons case turned into the grisly discovery of human remains. Exactly what happened to the Bentley and Johnson families was a mystery for mon…

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When a Plague & Zombies Struck in Iceland – Folklore Friday 10:37

1M ago10:37

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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Plague Sent Sorcerers int Hiding When a plague ravaged Iceland in the 15th century, eighteen sorcerers formed a desperate alliance, fleeing to the remote Vestmannaeyjar Islands (Westman Islands) to escape its deadly grip. They hoped to wait…

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EP. #111: The Mount Asahidake SOS Incident - Japan 50:34

1M ago50:34

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July 24th, 1989: The police in Hokkaido, Japan dispatched a helicopter to the Daisetsuzan National Park to search for two lost hikers that had been reported missing. The searchers rescued the two hikers but what brought them to their location in the first place is where the real mystery begins. Join us this week as we investigate the Mount Asahidak…

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Why Iceland Has Suspended Ice Cave Tours in Vatnajökull National Park 15:40

1M ago15:40

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Recently a horrific accident in an ice cave resulted in a tragedy that has rocked the Icelandic tourism industry. After international news sources picked up this incident, many potential visitors have expressed worry about whether they should ever go into an ice cave. I’m going to share what has been reported in Iceland, action being taken to preve…

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248: The Mann Gulch Fire Tragedy. Helena National Forest. 1:11:28

1M ago1:11:28

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When a fire broke out in Helena National Forest, the newly established Smokejumpers crew was sent to manage it. The fire proved to be larger and more dangerous than anyone could have predicted and when the winds changed, these men found themselves fighting for their lives. Many lives were lost and to this day it remains as one of the worst tragedie…

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NJ's DWI Dilemma: Cracking Down on Drunk Driving 10:39

1M ago10:39

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In this episode of The Crime Tapes Podcast, we explore the shocking case of a Holmdel driver who crashed his Jeep into a backyard deck after failing to stop at an intersection. Charged with DWI, reckless driving, and more, this incident highlights New Jersey’s ongoing battle with drunk driving. Join us as we unpack the details and discuss the broad…

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Unnoticed: The Tragic Case of Denise Prudhomme 4:48

1M ago4:48

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In this episode, we explore the unsettling story of Denise Prudhomme, a Wells Fargo employee who was found dead at her desk four days after she clocked into work. Join us as we delve into the chilling details of her tragic death, raising questions about isolation, oversight, and the connections we sometimes take for granted in our daily lives.…

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An Icelandic Canyon Named After a Giantess – Folklore Friday 6:21

1M ago6:21

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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tale of How a Canyon is named after a Giantess Kolugljúfur Canyon gets its name from the legendary giantess Kola, who made her home on a ledge within the gorge. According to local folklore, Kola was quite resourceful, often catching salmon …

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247: Trail Tales 54 46:42

1M ago46:42

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Today’s stories include park spirits, strange encounters, Alaskan adventures, embarrassing moments and cocaine heroes. 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…

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246: Lights on the Mountain. Pisgah National Forest. 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

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For generations the stories of ghost lights in the Appalachian forests of North Carolina have captured the attention of locals and piqued the curiosity of travelers. These orbs of light have been witnessed by hundreds over the years, and no one is questioning their existence, they are questioning their origins. Are they spirits? UFOs? Bioluminescen…

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A Massive Sea Monster Disguised as an Island – Folklore Friday 6:08

2M ago6:08

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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. An Icelandic Saga that Mentions the Lyngbakur The Saga of Örvar-Oddur from the 13th or 14th century mentions the Lyngbakur. In part of the saga, Oddur is seeing vengeance against Ögmundur Flóki (sometimes referred to as Ögmundur Eyþjófsbani o…

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EP. #110: Matthew Kraft - Sierra High Route - California 48:59

2M ago48:59

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On February 23rd 2019, after embarking on a solo 10 day trek through the Sierra Nevadas via the Sierra High Route, a 1st Division Marine with mountaineering and survival training never returned. Multiple agencies searched for more than a week but found no clues. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Matthew Kraft. Learn more abou…

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Justice After Decades: The Susan Wolfe Cold Case Breakthrough 8:48

2M ago8:48

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After 44 years of heartache, a shocking DNA match cracks the decades-old cold case of Susan Wolfe's tragic murder. Join us as we uncover the story of a family's relentless pursuit of justice and the breakthrough that finally brought hope. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By The Crime Tapes Podcast

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245: Grizzly Confidential ft. Kevin Grange 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Today’s episode is all about bears as Kevin Grange returns for his second appearance on the show to discuss his newest book Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey Into the Secret Life of North America’s Most Fearsome Predator. We discuss why people love them and fear them, the harm humans have done to them and how we can save them, how people …

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