National Park After Dark
National Park After Dark

National Park After Dark

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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

Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer
NOV 12, 2024
Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer
<div>What makes a serial killer? <em>Mind of a Serial Killer</em> takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow <em>Mind of a Serial Killer </em>wherever you get your podcasts!</div>
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20 MIN
261: The Disappearance of Trenny Gibson. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
NOV 11, 2024
261: The Disappearance of Trenny Gibson. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
<div>What began as an afternoon high school field trip to observe plants became one of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s most enduring and puzzling missing persons cases when 16-year-old Trenny Gibson vanished from a trail amongst 40 other students. Her story has stumped investigators and broken hearts for decades, but there is still hope that someone, somewhere knows something that can bring answers and peace.<br> <br> 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 subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a>  or <a href="https://t.co/ivJuzIBtuQ">Apple Subscriptions</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!<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://storyworth.com/npad">StoryWorth</a>: Use our link to save $10 on your first purchase.<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.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> <strong><br> Sources</strong> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/foia/upload/Trenny_Gibson_Case_Incident_Report_Redacted.pdf">NPS – Incident Report</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447">Missing Podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.canadiangurl77.com/">Trenny Gibson</a>, <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/article/great-smoky-mountains-national-park">National Geographic</a>, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/03/nyregion/problem-of-runaways-and-homeless-youth-increases.html">NY Times</a>, <a href="https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/425dftn.html">DOE Network</a> </div>
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106 MIN
260: Trail Tales 58
NOV 7, 2024
260: Trail Tales 58
<div>Today’s stories include confession notes, quicksand escapes, mama grizzlies, spider pets, finding kittens, frog watching,  trail tales within trail tales and proof that all dogs go to heaven. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!<br> <br> 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 subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a>  or <a href="https://t.co/ivJuzIBtuQ">Apple Subscriptions</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!<br> <a href="https://ollie.com/">Ollie</a>: Use NPAD to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe 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://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://jackblack.com/NPAD">‌Jack Black</a>: For 10% off your order &amp; FREE Shipping, head to <a href="https://jackblack.com/NPAD">JackBlack.com/NPAD</a> and use code NPAD.</div>
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67 MIN
259: The Murder of Ranger Robert McGhee. Gulf Islands National Seashore.
NOV 4, 2024
259: The Murder of Ranger Robert McGhee. Gulf Islands National Seashore.
<div>When two dangerous convicts escaped from a Florida prison they kidnapped a woman and fled to Mississippi. During the ensuing manhunt for the prison escapees, Florida park ranger Robert McGhee was tragically murdered while on duty. In the years that followed, devastated and angered by the events leading to her husband's death, his wife petitioned and lobbied for change within the prison system.<br> <br> 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 subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a>  or <a href="https://t.co/ivJuzIBtuQ">Apple Subscriptions</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!<br> <a href="https://embarkvet.com/">Embark</a>: Use code <strong>NPAD</strong> to save $65 on Embark’s Breed + Health Test and get free shipping.<br> <a href="https://uncommongoods.com/npad">Uncommon Goods</a>: Use our link to get 15% off your next gift,<br> <a href="https://drinkag1.com/NPAD">AG1</a>: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/NPAD">drinkAG1.com/NPAD</a>.<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> <br> Resources:<br> <br> Articles - <a href="https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/guis.htm">NPS</a>,<a href="https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/05/25/student-accused-of-stealing-50000-in-books-from-fsu/"> Tampa Bay Times</a>, <a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/981/756/21904/">JUSTIA US LAW</a>, <a href="https://www.lowellpl.lib.in.us/convicts.htm">Lowell Public Library</a>, <a href="https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ms-court-of-appeals/1326135.html">FindLaw</a>,<a href="https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-living/2010/07/a_very_moving_service_-_park_ranger_honored_20_years_after_his_death.html"> GulfLive</a>, <a href="https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/07/08/master-escape-seeking-become-master-noir/452184001/">Clarion Ledger</a>, <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/267274606/?match=1&amp;terms=Alexander%20Bruner%20">Newspapers.com</a> </div>
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52 MIN
258: History and Haunts of Oz. Sydney Harbour National Park.
OCT 28, 2024
258: History and Haunts of Oz. Sydney Harbour National Park.
<div>One of Australia’s most haunted locations sits in the same harbor as one of the country’s most visited landmarks. Across the bay from the Opera House lies the remnants of the oldest and longest running Quarantine station in Oz’s history. Over 500 people lost their lives here, and its long been said several of them have never left.<br> <br> 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 subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a>  or <a href="https://t.co/ivJuzIBtuQ">Apple Subscriptions</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!<br> <a href="https://uncommongoods.com/npad">Uncommon Goods</a>: Use our link to get 15% off your next gift<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://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.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> <strong><br> Sources</strong> Quarantine Stories – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@QStationManly">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://qstation.com.au/visitor-centre/">Q Station</a>, <a href="https://qstation.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/final_copy.pdf">Quarantine Curiosities</a>, <a href="https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/haunted-sydney-quarantine-station-ghosts/">Adelaide’s Haunted Horizons</a>, <a href="https://manlyobserver.com.au/spectres-of-the-quarantine-station/">Manly Observer</a> </div>
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90 MIN