Best Pacific Northwest Mystery Podcasts (2024)

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The disappearances of Floyd Dorsey and Craig Barnett (Idaho) 7:15

1d ago7:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this gripping episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearances of two individuals in the rugged wilderness of Idaho, separated by nearly six decades yet eerily close in location. First, we unravel the case of 19-year-old Floyd Ival Dorsey, who vanished on October 21, 1961, while deer hunting in the Monument Peak area o…

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170. Jason Hewlett: NDEs & Ogopogo 1:09:44

2d ago1:09:44

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Today we have our old Bossman, Jason Hewlett in the studio to chat Near Death Experiences and his upcoming book and documentary on the "Loch Ness Monster of Canada", Ogopogo. Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole! infiniterabbithole.com

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Three missing people, two go missing on the same day in Idaho County, Idaho (2018) 9:32

3d ago9:32

9:32

Send us a Text Message. In this weeks episode Tanner discusses the team's trip into Gifford Pinchot National Forest with The Oregonian Newspaper on June 14th through June 16th of 2024. Tanner also shares the great news that Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project is officially a Public Benefit Nonprofit organization according to the State of Oreg…

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Oregon’s transportation system is ‘hemorrhaging.’ Is there a fix? 20:39

3d ago20:39

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Across Oregon, county and city leaders say they don’t have the money to maintain their streets and sidewalks. In the Portland area, a pair of mega transportation projects years in the making remain unfinished and drastically underfunded. All the while, the Oregon Department of Transportation says will require an annual $1.8 billion boost to meet a …

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29. Worst Nightmare 1:03:02

9d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

A depraved predator given every chance to turn his life around decides instead to give himself over to the darkness within. He stops at nothing to exert control and targets the most vulnerable among us – children. Sources People article, “She Survived a Monster” by Elaine Aradillas, June 6, 2022 Serial Killers podcast, “Jazzi Jet” Joseph Edward Dun…

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Episode 110: A Certified Double Doozy (Louis Zamperini-WWII Survivor, Part II) 1:26:22

9d ago1:26:22

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In this week's episode, Abby concludes the two-part series on the incredible survival story of Louis Zamperini. He was an Olympic runner and a US Army Air Force bombardier. Louis faced a plane crash, weeks on a raft surrounded by sharks, capture by the Japanese military, and much more. Tune in for the conclusion of Zamperini's harrowing time as a P…

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169. Near Death Experiences 2 23:27

9d ago23:27

23:27

Today we continue our coverage of the mystery of the Near Death Experience! Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole! InfiniteRabbitHole.com

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The Skies Are Watching (Tribeca '24 Festival Preview) 28:54

9d ago28:54

28:54

Hello! This week we're at Tribeca Festival in New York debuting the pilot episode of our new audio fiction series, The Skies Are Watching starring Caitlin Stasey, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, David Yow, Guinevere Turner, and Caroline Morahan. "When Heather Haskins disappeared two years ago, the last place anyone expected her to turn up was aboard a fl…

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A Mystery: The Story Of D.B Cooper 2:34

10d ago2:34

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By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Diving into why college going rates are declining in Oregon 24:01

10d ago24:01

24:01

Way back in 2011, policymakers in Oregon set an ambitious goal. By 2025, 80 percent of the state’s 25- to 34-year-old residents would have some kind of college credentials. The deadline is next year, and the state won’t come close. Instead, college-going rates have been on the decline in Oregon for the last decade, particularly among certain groups…

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BONUS episode: How the Portland airport carpet design became a civic icon 30:05

14d ago30:05

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Laura Hill was about 30 years old when she helped create one of Portland’s most-iconic designs. When the Port of Portland was redesigning Portland International Airport in 1986, architecture and design firm SRG Partnership led the project. Hill retired from the firm in 2008, but at the time she was a principal interior designer for SRG. In this bon…

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The Gail Wietrick disappearance (Mill A, Washington 2012) 6:41

14d ago6:41

6:41

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP) Tanner Hoskins, Executive Director of PNWMPP covers the amazing news of PNWMPP becoming a nonprofit entity in the State of Oregon and awaiting tax-exemption status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to become a nationally recognized 501(C)(3). We h…

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168. Near Death Experiences 1 33:39

16d ago33:39

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Today we dive into the section of the Rabbit Hole that brings us into our own minds and psyche. The biggest question that has ever been asked lies on the other side of our lives. What happens when we die? Although there is no answer to this elusive question, there are people who claim to have taken a peek beneath the curtains and visited the place …

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‘Happily Never After’ pulls back curtain on a Portland murder 29:41

17d ago29:41

29:41

True crime is popular in the podcast world, and romance novels are seeing a surge in popularity. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s new podcast, in partnership with Wondery, marries the two topics for a six-part exclusive look at the case of Nancy Crampton Brophy, who was convicted of murdering her husband, Dan. Reporters Zane Sparling, who covered the tri…

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The Outlaw Story of Tom McCarty 3:40

20d ago3:40

3:40

By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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The Michael Bryson disappearance (Oregon 2020) 10:04

22d ago10:04

10:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Tanner talks about the mystery unfolding in Josephine County, Oregon where a backpack containing multiple days worth of camping gear was located along with a dog leash, but neither an individual nor their canine companion have been located. Tanner also discusses the strange disappearance of Michael Bryson, a…

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167. Tim Binnall: Aliens, Bigfoot, and Ghosts 1:13:37

22d ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Today we interview the legend known as Tim Binnall of the Binnall of America podcast. As a podcaster and editor for the Coast to Coast AM webiste (coasttocoastam.com). Tim has had an incredible history of interviews and research into everything unknown and strange. The conversation turns down paths including Bigfoot, Aliens, Ghosts, current news, t…

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28. Nowhere to Run 39:01

23d ago39:01

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When a group of young people get together to have a good time, a lonely interloper comes onto the scene, leading to tragic consequences. Sources Seattle Met – “The 10 Crimes That Shook Seattle” by Bess Lovejoy, October 1, 2014 Wikipedia – Capitol Hill massacre Murderpedia – Kyle Aaron Huff Wikipedia – The Capitol Hill Arts Center Music: “Flowing Ri…

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What the spate of wolf poisonings says about Oregon’s co-existence with wolves 45:22

24d ago45:22

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In recent years, people have killed increasingly larger numbers of wolves in Oregon as the animals have rebounded in the state. And poisoning has emerged as one of the most common tools used to target wolves. Roblyn Brown, wolf program coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, talked on Beat Check about the poisonings, what they …

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Episode 109: The Constipated Lumberer And A Really Busy Guardian Angel (Louis Zamperini-WWII Survivor, Part I)) 1:33:02

1M ago1:33:02

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In this week's episode, Abby presents part one of a two-part series discussing the incredible survival story of Louis Zamperini. He was an Olympic runner who served in the United States Air Force during WWII and faced numerous challenges, including a plane crash, becoming a castaway, and being taken as a prisoner of war. Be sure to tune in for the …

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166. Sheepsquatch 15:14

1M ago15:14

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On this second installment of our mini docs series we will be diving into sightings of the legendary Appalachian cryptid known as the Sheepsquatch or White Thing if you prefer. Come along as we try to unravel the mystery of this large, white, fluffy beast! Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole! infiniterabbithole.com Sources: https://www.wboy.com/on…

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Nirvana: The Story of Kurt Cobain 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Will Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt dodge voters’ wrath? 44:36

1M ago44:36

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Portland and Multnomah County voters are casting ballots this week in a number of local contested races. Candidates in each of them have offered competing visions for how to best address some of the most pressing issues facing Oregon’s most populous county — be it crime, livability concerns or the deadly fentanyl crisis. In particular, the outcome …

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27. The Babysitter 54:01

1M ago54:01

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A girl agrees to babysit for a family new to town. When a man picks her up, she rides off with him and disappears. Sources: Crime Beat podcast – “The Back-up Babysitter” Pts. 1 & 2 Ucfiles.com Email us at nwonpod@gmail.com Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive MusicBy Jon & Meghan

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Joel Presler (Recovered) - Gifford Pinchot National Forest 2017 8:44

1M ago8:44

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Send us a Text Message. Joel Presler, a 37 year old male from Vancouver, Washington set out on an elk hunting trip on November 11th, 2017 in the area of Forlorn Lakes, Washington. Joel was an experienced outdoorsman and knew the Forlorn Lakes area exceptionally well. Something happened to him between November 11th, 2017 and the day his body was rec…

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165. Bigfoot: Fouke Monster 2, Sightings 30:21

1M ago30:21

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On today's bonus episode, we dive into some more sightings of the famed Fouke Monster from 1908 to the 2020's. We cover everything from historical sightings of what was being called, the "Wildman", to when it was referred to as "The Jonesville Monster", to the modern moniker of The Fouke Monster. Some of these are weird, some of these are your typi…

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New poll sheds light on Portland area’s attitudes, sentiments and biggest concerns 45:48

1M ago45:48

45:48

The Oregonian/OregonLive last week published the results of a series of polls that shed light on the sentiments of Portland-area residents heading into a May election. John Horvick, senior vice president of polling partner DHM Research, joined the podcast Beat Check with The Oregonian to review the results and discuss some of the most interesting f…

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164. Bigfoot: The Fouke Monster 1 46:31

1M ago46:31

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On May 3rd, 1971, the Texarkana Gazette would publish the first report of a large hairy biped in the area of and surrounding Fouke, Arkansas. This was only the first of many reports to follow and would later be discovered to be only the most recent string of encounters with the beast who's actually been around a very long time. Today we travel down…

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The backstory to the mystery of ‘Cosmo the talking crow’ 20:05

2M ago20:05

20:05

Any newspaper editor will tell you readers love animal stories. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Samantha Swindler took that axiom to the next level this spring with a 12-part video series on the mysterious disappearance of Cosmo, the talking crow. She joins Editor Therese Bottomly on “Beat Check with The Oregonian” to discuss the narrative, which also w…

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163. The Dancing Plague of 1518 26:37

2M ago26:37

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In July of 1518 a woman from Alsace (a historic region of the Holy Roman Empire, in modern north eastern France) stepped out into the streets and began a contagious dance that caused over 400 others to join and many to die. Today we dive into the incredible historical phenomenon known as the Dancing Plague of 1518. Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit H…

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162. Pepie, The Monster of Lake Pepin 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Today we dive into the murky waters of Lake Pepin, the lake within the Mississippi River that boarders the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota to discover the story of the Lake Monster known as Pepie! Welcome Back to Infinite Rabbit Hole!infiniteRabbitHole.com

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161. Q1 2024 Wrap-Up 1:41:50

2M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

Join us as we dissect the topics covered in the first three months of 2024! Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole!

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160. Shag Harbour UFO Incident 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Crashed unidentified flying object, yellow sulfuric foam, alien beings repairing a damaged craft under water, Cold War implications, and secret government testing facilities? All this an more in this week's episode where we break down the 1967 UFO incident in Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole! THIS WEEK'S TOPIC…

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159. Indrid Cold, REMASTERED 1:40:47

2M ago1:40:47

1:40:47

Thanks to all of you, today we celebrate 100,000+ streams/plays/downloads of the Infinite Rabbit Hole and due to the landslide win in a poll hosted in our facebook group, the topic that was chosen to be remastered is none other than Indrid Cold! Thank you Travelers! This milestone is absolutely humongous and I cannot express my gratitude enough for…

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158. Stardust Ranch 42:40

2M ago42:40

42:40

Aliens, Samurai Swords, Blood, Abductions, UFOs, Intergalactic Police! This property in Arizona has it all! Welcome back to Infinite Rabbit Hole!

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26. She Never Got Home 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

A girl walks away from her friend’s house in anger. Several witnesses see her throughout town before she vanishes. Did a stranger take her or did someone close to her do the unimaginable? Sources ABC News20/20 “Last Seen Walking” Leah Nicole Freeman - Find a Grave Wikipedia - MacGuffinBy Jon & Meghan

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Rags To Riches: The Story of Jacob Furth 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Why semiconductor manufacturers have a pollution predicament 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Semiconductor manufacturing is critical to Oregon’s economy: it’s the state’s largest manufacturing sector in terms of employment, exports and contributions to its gross domestic product. Intel, the state’s top chipmaker, employs 23,000 people and is Oregon’s largest corporate employer. But the chips – celebrated by state lawmakers, ubiquitous in t…

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The Grangeville, Idaho cluster and the David Schultz (Iowa 2023) Incident 20:35

2M ago20:35

20:35

Send us a Text Message. Buckle up, there's a lot of information to dissect in this episode. From what our team did in the Molalla River Recreation Corridor searching for Don Parkins to reports of UAPs and UFOs seen in an area where an Iowa trucker, David Schultz, vanished in November of 2023. While we usually refrain from discussing theories in thi…

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The Story of Bruce Lee 2:51

2M ago2:51

2:51

By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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Oregon’s troubling track record with treating teens for mental illness, addiction 17:07

2M ago17:07

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As many by now know, Oregon ranks miserably when it comes to addressing residents’ mental health needs compared to the rest of the U.S. Especially troubling: Our state is dead last — the absolute worst in the nation — in balancing the prevalence of youth mental illness with access to care. That’s left many families with a teen in crisis or struggli…

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25. Fatal Obsession Pt. 2 42:50

2M ago42:50

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A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered. Sources Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos Jerry Brudos And The Grisly Murders Of The 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)…

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24. Fatal Obsession Pt. 1 45:28

2M ago45:28

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A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered. Sources Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos Jerry Brudos And The Grisly Murders Of The 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)…

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The Interview of Norma Bergquist 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

A special edition of Northwest Narratives where I interview a local artist.By KMIH 88.9 The Bridge

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How PERS became the behemoth that consumes public budgets 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

The Oregonian/OregonLive is in the midst of its annual update of the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System beneficiary database. Last week, we published an update that showed nearly 6,000 retirees tapped into the pension benefit system in 2023. In a week or so, we’ll have our database fully updated and available so readers can lookup all current…

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The Chet Hanson and Joe Wood disappearance - Mt. Rainier National Park 9:55

2M ago9:55

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Send us a Text Message. Chet Hanson, 27 year old Male, missing since November 11th, 1997 Last Seen: Walking along the Deer Creek Trail inside Mount Rainier National Park. Description of clothing and gear: Shorts (unknown color) Fleece Jacket (Unknown color) Hiking Boots (unknown color) Chet also had a 35 LB bag of camera gear; including a tri-pod a…

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Sister Cities: Fawx and Stallion 27:27

2M ago27:27

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Support Fawx and Stallion's season 2 crowdfund here! And at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fawx-stallion-season-2#/ Transcript available here. Support the show by joining our Patreon. Learn more about our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Are electricity rate increases fair to customers? 48:18

2M ago48:18

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Many homeowners in Oregon are feeling the impacts of higher electricity bills and facing the prospect of yet another rate increase next year. As electricity bills have skyrocketed, causing widespread anger and frustration, many people have begun to question how and why utilities recoup money from their customers. Last month, the Oregon Citizens’ Ut…

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Sister Cities: Josie's Lonely Hearts Club 30:18

3M ago30:18

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Today on the feed, we're bringing you the first episode of Josie's Lonely Hearts Club, semi-improvised audio drama set in the studio of New Mexico’s 3rd-best romantic advice call-in show. Support the show by joining our Patreon. Learn more about our sponsors at https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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The Stefan Bissert Disappearance - 1992 (WA) 5:58

3M ago5:58

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Send us a Text Message. Missing Person: Stefan Bissert Date Missing: January 20th, 1992. Age: 23 years From: Bad Oeynhausen, Germany Basic information; An Exchange Student from Germany studying Physics at Oregon State University Last Known Location: In close proximity to Deer Lake, inside the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness, Olympic National Forest, Clo…

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