National Park After Dark

Trail Tales 99: Bike Heists, Scubavangelists & Camping Gone Wong

Today’s stories include scubavangelists, cave proposals, bike heists, and camping gone wrong. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! COME SEE US ON TOUR! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Colorado Cannibal: Gunnison National Forest

In April of 1874, Alfred Packer stumbled out of the Colorado wilderness after months spent missing. Initially claiming his five companions had died in harsh winter conditions, investigators later found evidence that the men had been killed and cannibalized, leading to Packer's arrest for murder. What followed has since become one of the most famous and debated survival stories in American history. COME SEE US ON TOUR! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! IM8: Use code npad at http://im8health.com/npad and use code npad for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order. Whatnot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 Off and free shipping on your first purchase. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the app store, sign up, and start finding the best deals on the products you love with $20 Off and free shipping on your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Deadly Hunt for the Lost Dutchman Mine: Tonto National Forest

When a dying prospector revealed the secret of a hidden gold mine deep within Arizona's Superstition Mountains, he ignited a mystery that has lured people to their deaths for more than a century. Cryptic maps, mysterious stone carvings, suspicious deaths, and countless expeditions have failed to reveal it’s location. More than 130 years later, the Lost Dutchman Mine remains one of America's greatest treasure hunts. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! Blueland: Reduce single-use plastic at home with Blueland's innovative household cleaning products. Get 15% off your first order at Blueland | Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products | Blueland . Smalls: Give your cat protein-packed, fresh food made with human-grade ingredients delivered right to your door. Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, at Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 98: Spooky Sleuths, Tentacle Bunnies & Shaming Monkey Owners

Today’s stories include spooky sleuths, tentacle bunnies, satisfying curses, bully grouse, and shaming monkey owners. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners!Bilt: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at http://joinbilt.com/parkFora: Become a Fora Advisor today at fora.com/npadWarby Parker: Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at http://WarbyParker.com/NPADWhatnot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 Off and free shipping on your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Happened to Sheila Kearns? Mount Rainier National Park

In the fall of 1996, 43 year old Sheila Kearns had just finished her first summer season working in Mount Rainier and was excited to begin a winter season in the park she had grown to love. When she failed to show up for work at the National Park Inn, a search was dispatched. It wasn’t until seven months later when her scattered remains were found less than a mile from her housing. 30 years later her death remains unsolved. Internal Memo NPS Guidance For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! Avocado: Find an Avocado near you or shop online at http://AvocadoGreenMattress.com/NPAD and check out their mattress and bedding sale! PAKA Apparel: To grab your PAKA hoodie, go to www.pakaapparel.com Quince: Go to quince.com/npad for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zf2267at #CashAppPodCash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cardsissued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flexcard. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/npad10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices