National Park After Dark
National Park After Dark

National Park After Dark

Audioboom Studios

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Hosted by two friends who share a passion for the outdoors and a fascination with what can go wrong there, National Park After Dark is a podcast for the morbid outdoor enthusiast. Tales of death, dark history and tragic events is what NPAD is about, but through the darkness - is light. National Parks have storied histories including epic survivals, inspiring humans and serve as physical reminders of the importance for protecting the planet. Time to lace up those hiking boots and take a walk into the wild. Welcome, to National Park After Dark.

Recent Episodes

269: Trail Tales 61
DEC 19, 2024
269: Trail Tales 61
<div>Today’s stories include boat explosions, unexpected friends, questionable decisions doggie miracles, rescue attempts and almost being killed by a hot air balloon. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!<br> <br> For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/">npadpodcast.com</a> and our socials at:<br> <br> <br> Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark<br> Twitter/X: @npadpodcast<br> TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark<br> <br> <br> Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-park-after-dark/id1549433407">Apple Podcasts</a>. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast">YouTube Page</a>!<br> <br> Thank you to the week’s partners!<br> <a href="https://masterclass.com/npad">MasterClass</a>: Use our link to access the current offer. <br> <a href="https://prose.com/npad">Prose</a>: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order.<br> <a href="https://rocketmoney.com/npad">Rocket Money</a>: Use our link to get started saving.<br> <br> For a full list of our sources, visit <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/episodes">npadpodcast.com/episodes</a> </div>
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58 MIN
268: Madness in McCarthy. Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Part 2.
DEC 16, 2024
268: Madness in McCarthy. Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Part 2.
<div>Today we follow Elishaba and Jerusalem’s escape through the unforgiving terrain of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. With their father right on their tail and temperatures dropping far into the negatives, they’re in a fight for survival.<br> <br> *Trigger Warning: This episode contains domestic and sexual abuse.*<br> <br> Resources: <br> Book: Out of the Wilderness Escaping My Father’s Prison and My journey to Forgiveness by Elishaba Doerkson. <br> <br> <br> For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/">npadpodcast.com</a> and our socials at:<br> <br> <br> Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark<br> Twitter/X: @npadpodcast<br> TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark<br> <br> <br> Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-park-after-dark/id1549433407">Apple Podcasts</a>. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast">YouTube Page</a>!<br> <br> <br> Thank you to the week’s partners!<br> <a href="https://sierraclub.org/outings">Sierra Club</a>: Book your 2025 trip today at <a href="http://sierraclub.org/outings">sierraclub.org/outings</a>, and use code <strong>NPAD</strong> to get $100 off.<br> <a href="https://www.eatiqbar.com/">IQBAR</a>: Text <strong>PARK </strong>to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.<br> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&amp;transaction_id=1023f0ca1e545babe1841dfb871b69&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=1378&amp;utm_medium=Desktop&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=npad&amp;not_found=1&amp;gor=start">BetterHelp</a>: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.</div>
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71 MIN
267: Madness in McCarthy. Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Part 1.
DEC 9, 2024
267: Madness in McCarthy. Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Part 1.
<div>When the Pilgrim family ventured to the remote Alaska town of McCarthy, they were in search of a simple life, free from the constraints of the modern world. However, it wasn’t long after their arrival that they began to clash with the National Park Service. What seemed to be a loving family, soon would reveal some very dark secrets.<br> <br> *Trigger Warning: This episode contains domestic and sexual abuse.*<br> <br> For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/">npadpodcast.com</a> and our socials at:<br> <br> <br> Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark<br> Twitter/X: @npadpodcast<br> TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark<br> <br> <br> Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-park-after-dark/id1549433407">Apple Podcasts</a>. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast">YouTube Page</a>!<br> <br> <br> Thank you to the week’s partners!<br> <a href="https://quince.com/npad">Quince</a>: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns.<br> <a href="https://nakedwines.com/NPAD">Naked Wines</a>: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 and join the Naked Wines community, head to <a href="http://nakedwines.com/npad">NakedWines.com/npad</a>.<br> <a href="https://getsoul.com/">Soul</a>:  For 30% off your order, head to <a href="http://getsoul.com/">GetSoul.com</a> and use code NPAD.<br> <a href="https://liquidiv.com/">Liquid IV</a>: Use code <strong>NPAD </strong>at checkout to get 20% off you first order.<br> <br> For a full list of our sources, visit <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/episodes">npadpodcast.com/episodes</a> </div>
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102 MIN
266: Trail Tales 60
DEC 5, 2024
266: Trail Tales 60
<div>Today’s stories include cursed stories, near death experiences, whistles in the forest, haunted babies and dead uncles. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!<br> <br> For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/">npadpodcast.com</a> and our socials at:<br> <br> <br> Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark<br> Twitter/X: @npadpodcast<br> TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark<br> <br> <br> Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-park-after-dark/id1549433407">Apple Podcasts</a>. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast">YouTube Page</a>!<br> <br> <br> Thank you to the week’s partners!<br> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&amp;transaction_id=1023f0ca1e545babe1841dfb871b69&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=1378&amp;utm_medium=Desktop&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=npad&amp;not_found=1&amp;gor=start">BetterHelp</a>: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.<br> <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">Lume Deodorant</a>: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with<br> @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code <strong>NPAD</strong> at <a href="https://lumedeodorant.com/">LumeDeodorant.com</a>! #lumepod<br> <a href="https://www.lumen.me/npad">Lumen.me</a>: Head to <a href="http://lumen.me/NPAD">lumen.me/NPAD</a> for 15% off your purchase.<br> <a href="https://skylightframe.com/PARK">Skylight Frame</a>:  Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at <a href="http://SkylightFrame.com/PARK">SkylightFrame.com/PARK</a><br> <br> For a full list of our sources, visit <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/episodes">npadpodcast.com/episodes</a> </div>
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67 MIN
265: Taken? Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
DEC 2, 2024
265: Taken? Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
<div>In August of 1976, twin brother Jim and Jack Weiner and their friends Chuck Rak and Charlie Flotz embarked on a two-week camping and canoeing trip to the Northwoods of Maine. Several days into their trip they experienced something they couldn’t explain– and it would be over a decade until the truth of that night truly came to light. Remembered as “The Allagash Four” the quartet has gone down in ufology history as one of the most compelling cases of alien abductions in US history.<br> <br> For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/">npadpodcast.com</a> and our socials at:<br> <br> <br> Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark<br> Twitter/X: @npadpodcast<br> TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark<br> <br> <br> Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-park-after-dark/id1549433407">Apple Podcasts</a>. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@NationalParkAfterDarkPodcast">YouTube Page</a>!<br> <br> <br> Thank you to the week’s partners!<br> <a href="https://www.eatiqbar.com/">IQBAR</a>: Text <strong>PARK </strong>to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.<br> <a href="https://acorns.com/npad">Acorns</a>: Use our link or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!<br> <a href="https://laundrysauce.com/NPAD">Laundry Sauce</a>: For 15% off your order, head to <a href="http://laundrysauce.com/NPAD">LaundrySauce.com/NPAD</a> and use code NPAD.<br> <a href="https://storyworth.com/npad">StoryWorth</a>: Use our link to save $10 on your first purchase.<br> <br> For a full list of our sources, visit <a href="http://npadpodcast.com/episodes">npadpodcast.com/episodes</a> </div>
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87 MIN