Mysterious Pacific Northwest

Episodes

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  The Infamous Files: Ancient Ram Inn 29.10.2026 39m

  THIS HALLOWEEN, WE’RE GOING SOMEWHERE DARK. For our most infamous episode yet, we’re stepping inside one of England’s most notorious haunted locations: The Ancient Ram Inn.With centuries of history, chilling paranormal accounts, disturbing Satanic legends, and the story of the man who spent decades living within its walls, this is not your typical ghost story.Why did John Humphries stay in a place he believed was filled with darkness? And what might still linger inside those ancient walls?This Halloween, we’re exploring one of the darkest places we’ve ever covered.  Dare to spend Halloween with Infamous Files? Listen to Infamous Files: The Ancient Ram Inn this Halloween.#InfamousFiles #Halloween #AncientRamInn #ParanormalPodcast #DarkHistory #HauntedPlaces #HalloweenListeningSources:https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088885https://historicengland.org.uk/education/schools-resources/educational-images/the-ancient-ram-inn-wotton-under-edge-gloucestershire-ioe01-07213-02https://www.wottonheritage.com/Lectureshttps://www.ghostclub.org.uk/ram.htmhttps://davidfarrant.org/investigations/the-ram-inn-investigations/https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2016-02-04/carers-refuse-to-look-after-her-elderly-man-because-he-lives-in-uks-most-haunted-innhttps://paramaps.co.uk/ancient-ram-inn/https://triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2023/11/13/mediaeval-myth-busting-blog-26-the-ancient-ram-inn/https://thehorrorcollection.com/ancient-ram-inn-haunting/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Innhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wotton-under-Edgehttps://thetvdb.com/series/most-haunted/episodes/110494https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0651392/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0651392/fullcredits/https://www.higgypop.com/news/most-haunted-locations-inns/https://www.thetvdb.com/series/ghost-adventures/episodes/907041https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1494956/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1494956/fullcredits/https://www.thetvdb.com/series/ghost-adventures/allseasons/officialhttps://ghostadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Ancient_Ram_Inn_%28episode%29https://weird-wiltshire.co.uk/2022/05/24/the-ancient-ram-inn/https://www.higgypop.com/news/stuart-torevell-moments/https://www.paramaps.co.uk/ancient-ram-inn/https://thetvdb.com/series/most-haunted
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  The Haunting of Skagway's Red Onion Saloon: The Legend of Lydia (Mini Haunt) 28.10.2026 21m

   NEW BONUS EPISODE: The Haunting of Skagway’s Red Onion — The Legend of LydiaFor this Mini Haunt, we’re heading to Skagway, Alaska, and stepping inside a historic Gold Rush saloon with a story that refuses to stay in the past.Behind the bar, upstairs in the old brothel rooms, and within the stories passed down by former employees, there’s a name that continues to linger: Lydia.Former staff have shared unsettling encounters, unexplained activity, and one particularly chilling experience that helped make Lydia a legendary presence at the Red Onion Saloon.Was she a woman whose story never truly ended? Or is there something about this old building that keeps people looking over their shoulders?Turn down the lights and settle in. This little Halloween bonus takes us into the shadows of Alaska’s Gold Rush history, where some stories are far from forgotten. Listen now to our Mini Haunt bonus episode!#MiniHaunt #TheHauntingOfSkagway #RedOnionSaloon #LydiasGhost #AlaskaHauntingsSources:https://www.spookedpodcast.org/episodes/skagway/https://spookedpodcast.org/episodes/skagway-classic/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skagway-classic/id1279361017?i=1000720204496https://redonion1898.com/museum.htmlhttps://www.jahernandez.com/posts/lydias-ghost-at-red-onion-saloonhttps://npshistory.com/publications/klgo/habs-ak-275.pdfhttps://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/historyculture/skagwaydistrict.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/klgo-building-tourism.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/alaska-goldrush-national-historic-landmarks.htmhttps://npshistory.com/publications/klgo/hpd-36/app1.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/historyculture/pantheonredfront.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/places/mascot-saloon.htmhttps://home.nps.gov/klgo/learn/historyculture/mascot.htmhttps://home.nps.gov/articles/klgo-khns-verbauwhedes.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/tripideas/klgo-historic-district.htm
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  The Infamous Files: The House the Law Called Haunted 22.10.2026 41m

  In 1991, a New York appellate court issued one of the strangest real estate decisions in legal history: Stambovsky v. Ackley, better known as the “Ghostbusters ruling.” The case centered on a Victorian home in Nyack, New York, whose owner had publicly described it as haunted. When buyer Jeffrey Stambovsky learned about the house’s reputation after agreeing to purchase it, he sought to undo the deal. The court’s memorable opinion declared that, as a matter of law, the house was haunted—but the legal issue was the property’s public reputation, not proof that ghosts existed. We explore the Ackley family’s stories, the disputed details of the sale, the court’s reasoning, and the mystery that continues to surround the house.Episode Sources:https://people.com/home/a-celebrity-owned-new-york-mansion-once-declared-legally-haunted-is-on-the-market-for-1-9m/https://thehauntedlibrarian.com/2021/08/18/infamous-stambovsky-v-ackley-haunted-house-just-soldagain/https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/9t1qp8/til_of_the_1991_new_york_supreme_court_case/https://castleofspiritspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2044826/episodes/12535095-legally-haunted-the-ackley-house-castle-of-spirits-true-ghost-stories#transcripthttps://www.realtor.com/news/trends/is-americas-only-legally-haunted-house-actually-haunted/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-ghost-of-nyack-nyack-new-yorkhttps://vocal.media/horror/the-real-story-of-ackley-house-ackley-househttps://www.reddit.com/r/CreepyWikipedia/comments/af2dke/stambovsky_v_ackley_is_a_case_in_the_new_york/?solution=0a748e23493c0afa0a748e23493c0afa&js_challenge=1&jsc_token=2824be10929bdc604753c70a67a1c331fb7c80ce7559be5e361ebd585c7047fd&jsc_orig_r=https://visitnyack.org/nsl-haunted-house/https://allthatsinteresting.com/nyack-new-york-legally-haunted-househttps://medium.com/@johnnyjohnson2043/the-house-declared-legally-haunted-by-a-new-york-court-the-ghostbusters-ruling-when-3878b49fe428https://nyghosts.com/the-real-story-behind-the-ghostbuster-ruling/https://web.archive.org/web/20201001155005/https://casetext.com/case/stambovsky-v-ackleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stambovsky_v._Ackleyhttps://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a40706898/haunted-ackley-house-true-story/
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  Stay off the Highway after dark: The Rathdrum Human Chain 21.10.2026 28m

   NEW EPISODE: Stay Off the Highway After Dark — The Rathdrum Human ChainWhat would you do if you were driving down a lonely Idaho highway after dark and found a line of hooded figures holding hands across the road? In this October episode, we’re heading to northern Idaho to explore the chilling legend of the Rathdrum Human Chain—a story of mysterious figures, strange local rumors, and encounters that have haunted the region since the 1970s.Who were these figures? Why were they standing across the highway? And what happens when you try to drive through them?Turn the lights down, lock the doors, and maybe avoid those lonely backroads tonight. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!#PNWPodcast #InfamousFiles #RathdrumIdaho #UrbanLegends #IdahoLegends Sourceshttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/aug/02/dotc-about-those-rathdrum-devil-worshippers/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/apr/26/small-town-legends/https://cdapress.com/news/2022/nov/06/huckleberries/https://cdapress.com/news/2023/dec/10/huckleberries-local-crime-of-the-70s/https://cdapress.com/news/2022/oct/30/huckleberries/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/oct/31/rathdrum-witches-make-prairie-scary/https://www.reddit.com/r/Idaho/comments/1pwdjtb/did_you_grow_up_hearing_any_local_idaho_legends/https://www.newspapers.com/
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  The Lodge at St. Edward Park: Washington’s Haunted Seminary 08.10.2026 16m

  The Lodge at St. Edward Park has lived several lives. Opened in 1931 as a Catholic seminary, the building served that purpose until 1976, when the seminary closed and the property entered decades of decline. During its years of limited use, stories emerged of apparitions, shadow figures, objects moving on their own, a strange encounter involving three figures, a wine goblet that reportedly flew from a shelf, and perhaps the strangest tale of all: twelve forks discovered in ceiling tiles. Restored and reopened as a hotel in 2021, St. Edward still carries those stories. But are they evidence of ghosts—or simply mysteries without answers?Episode Sources:https://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/the-lodge/past-and-presenthttps://parks.wa.gov/about/news-center/field-guide-blog/saint-edward-state-park-historyhttps://www.thelodgeatstedward.com/stories-of-st-edwardhttps://www.cascadepbs.org/culture/2023/10/lore-behind-washingtons-spookiest-historic-haunts/https://www.seattlemet.com/home-and-real-estate/2024/09/know-your-place-saint-edward-seminaryhttps://www.vtindustries.com/get-ideas/project-profile/the-lodge-at-saint-edward-park/https://laurendanner.com/st-edward-state-park/
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  The Animals we made famous: From Tusko to Jimothy 01.10.2026 51m

  Long before Jimothy became Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon, the Pacific Northwest had a long history of making animals into celebrities.Tusko. Bobo. Ivan. Namu. And plenty of other animals who captured the public’s attention and became part of our local history.But why do we single out certain animals and become so fascinated with them? And what does that fascination tell us about the way our relationship with animals has changed?From zoos and department-store windows to roadside attractions and TikTok, we’re taking a look at the animals we made famous and how far we’ve come.Sources:https://www.historylink.org/File/5270https://www.historylink.org/File/1369https://www.historylink.org/File/1481https://www.historylink.org/File/3277https://www.historylink.org/File/3186https://www.historylink.org/File/21294https://www.historylink.org/File/22772https://www.historylink.org/File/20534https://zooatlanta.org/animal-legend/ivan/https://zoo.org/tkcp/history/https://archives.seattle.gov/finding-aids/repositories/2/resources/1362https://www.historylink.org/File/20533https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/common-wall-lizard-victoria-rudys-pet-park-saanichhttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/meet-jimothy-seattles-internet-famous-raccoon/https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/psv39n2_the-celebrity-effect-how-famous-wildlife-can-lead-to-risky-behavior.htmhttps://www.historylink.org/File/5507https://www.historylink.org/File/10147https://www.historylink.org/File/21072https://www.historylink.org/File/21455https://www.historylink.org/File/22591https://www.historylink.org/File/22814https://www.historylink.org/File/23106https://www.historylink.org/File/23272
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  The Spirits of Orcas Island: Haunted Hotels, Hidden History & the Mystery of Rosario 24.09.2026 28m

  From a young man arriving in Seattle with just ten cents in his pocket to building Washington’s only battleship and one of the most extraordinary estates in the Pacific Northwest, Robert Moran’s story is incredible all on its own. But what happened after he built Rosario may be even more mysterious.In this episode, we will take you on a ferry ride through the San Juan Islands to uncover the fascinating history—and chilling legends—of Orcas Island. Explore the grand halls of Rosario Mansion, investigate the truth behind the infamous “Lady in Red,” spend a night in the haunted Orcas Hotel with the ghost of beloved innkeeper Octavia Van Moorhem, wander the historic Outlook Inn, visit the haunted Hotel de Haro, and hear the eerie tale of Cabin 10 at West Beach Resort.Using firsthand accounts, historical records, newspaper archives, and local folklore, this episode separates documented history from island legend while asking one lingering question: if Alice Rheem isn’t the ghost haunting Rosario… then who is?History, mystery, humor, and hauntings await on one of the most beautiful—and possibly most haunted—islands in the Pacific Northwest.Episode Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Moran_(shipbuilder)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Construction_and_Drydock_Companyhttps://www.whatcommuseum.org/virtual_exhibit/universal_exhibit/vex9/index.htmhttps://seattleterrors.com/the-haunted-rosario-resort/https://islandhistories.com/items/show/55https://marlenepardopellicer.substack.com/p/alices-ghosthttps://saltwaterpeoplehistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/p/190.html?m=1https://www.visitsanjuans.com/haunted-hotels-in-the-san-juan-islandshttps://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20021031/hauntedhotels31/when-guest-meets-ghost-orcas-hotel-and-other-supernatural-sleepshttps://ediblemontereybay.com/online-magazine/spring-2021/north-star/https://orcashotel.com/history/https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/oct/28/hauntingly-familiar/https://northwestprimetime.com/news/2022/may/25/hotel-de-haro/https://explorewashingtonstate.com/historical-haunts-worth-a-road-trip/https://islandhistories.com/items/show/75https://1889mag.com/explore/outlook-inn/https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g58448-d292155-r34689940-West_Beach_Resort-Eastsound_Orcas_Island_San_Juan_Islands_Washington.html
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  The Plague Ship: When Bubonic Plague reached Seattle 17.09.2026 25m

  A disease that once killed millions across the world quietly arrived in Seattle in 1907… hidden aboard ships traveling north from San Francisco.When the first victims fell ill, doctors realized the unthinkable had happened — bubonic plague had reached the city. Panic spread through the waterfront as health officials raced to understand how it arrived and how far it had spread.The answer lurked in the shadows of the docks.Rats.In this mini episode of Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re telling the story of Seattle’s plague scare of 1907 — the deaths that first alerted the city, the massive war on rats that followed, and the surprising way the outbreak reshaped public health in the Pacific Northwest.Sometimes the most dangerous threats arrive quietly…hidden in cargo holds, ship ropes, and dark corners of the waterfront.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Sources:https://www.historylink.org/File/418https://www.cdc.gov/plague/index.htmlhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/bubonic-plague.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/black-deathhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1715640115https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900%E2%80%931904_San_Francisco_plaguehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_plague_pandemichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yersinia_pestishttps://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/p/bubonic-plague-in-seattlehttps://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/p/bubonic-plague-in-seattle
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  A Pair of Lost Gloves: The Murder of Pauline Brazeau 10.09.2026 40m

  Nearly fifty years after sixteen-year-old Pauline Elizabeth Brazeau was brutally murdered outside Calgary, modern DNA technology finally gave investigators the answer they had been searching for. In this episode, we trace Pauline’s life from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to her final night in Calgary, examine the decades-long investigation, and explore how forensic genetic genealogy transformed a cold case into a solved homicide. Along the way, we hear from Pauline’s family, investigators who refused to give up, and the courtroom where her killer finally admitted responsibility—forty-nine years after taking away a young mother’s future.Episode Sources:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ronald-james-edwards-pauline-brazeau-murder-guilty-plea-manslaughter-1.7473598https://dnasolves.com/articles/pauline-brazeau-calgary/https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/pauline-elizabeth-brazeauhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102126441/pauline_c-brazeauhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/alta-man-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-in-death-of-calgary-teen-mom-in-1976/
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  More Than Gold: The Untold Story of the SS Pacific 23.07.2026 48m

  In 1875, the steamship Pacific disappeared off Cape Flattery with hundreds of passengers aboard. Only two survived. For nearly 150 years, the wreck remained hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean until one diver spent thirty years searching for it. This is the story of one of the greatest maritime mysteries in Pacific Northwest history—and why the greatest treasure wasn’t the gold, but the people history almost forgot.Episode Sources:https://ptleader.com/articles/community-news/long-lost-gold-rush-shipwreck-discovered/https://goia.wa.gov/resources/treaties/treaty-neah-bay-1855https://discoverourcoast.com/2021/10/13/is-there-treasure-on-neah-kah-nie-exploring-the-truth-and-legends/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neah_Bay,_Washingtonhttps://lynnwoodtimes.com/2023/05/21/ss-pacific-230521/https://historical-bainbridge-charles194.replit.app/location/neah-bay-and-cape-flatteryhttps://ravenandchickadee.com/2017/07/return-to-the-edge-of-the-world-neah-bay-wa/https://1715fleetsociety.com/ss-pacific-located/https://www.shipwreck.net/republic-treasureshttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3e3292e2d0fe4cc5bc59e59c77649db9.pdfhttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_be439ace853d45cf87d6e2117881e108.pdfhttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_753e837705954a899ea23f56c5164b5a.pdfhttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_10aa15be44ac47ee9349e1c2b543ee7e.pdfhttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_9904bd6b5bd3473eadeb3fdc886a6ca5.pdfhttps://7500393c-b879-4ffa-ae28-f1a2c21e2538.filesusr.com/ugd/be6d77_3bd970bafcc24aa389c5f79368aa6fc5.pdfhttps://www.myolympicpark.com/road-trips/gateway-towns/neah-bay-wa/
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  Mind of A Serial Killer Experience 16.07.2026 54m

  This week, we’re stepping inside Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience for one of our most unique episodes yet.We had the opportunity to sit down with LaKendra Tookes, host of the exhibition, to talk about the experience, the artifacts, the stories behind the displays, and what visitors can expect when they walk through one of the most talked-about true crime exhibits in the country.We also dive into several notorious cases featured in the exhibit and explore the psychology behind serial killers, criminal profiling, and why these stories continue to capture our attention decades later.A huge thank you to LaKendra for joining us for this fascinating conversation.Be sure to check out @MindOfASerialKillerExperience if you’re in the Seattle area!https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/Sources:https://vault.fbi.gov/jeffrey-lionel-dahmerhttps://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/serial-killers-part-7-jeffrey-dahmerhttps://time.com/4412621/jeffrey-dahmer-cannibal-murderer-25th-anniversary-arrest/https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Wayne-Gacyhttps://www.biography.com/crime/john-wayne-gacy-timeline-murdershttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clownhttps://murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/gacy-john-victims.htmhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/rosemary-west/trialhttps://time.com/7285264/fred-and-rose-west-true-story-netflix/https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-3995https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Westhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmerhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474573/https://www.wisn.com/article/fbi-profiler-wonders-what-jeffrey-dahmer-didn-t-say/6305280https://people.com/exhibition-about-infamous-murderers-requires-guests-to-sign-a-waiver-to-enter-11959987https://mindofaserialkillerexpo.com/seattle/https://www.fbi.gov/history/field-office-histories/kansascityhttps://www.kansas.com/news/special-reports/btk/article225082655.htmlhttps://apnews.comColombian serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children dies ...https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-10-13/luis-alfredo-garavito-who-raped-and-murdered-189-children-dies-in-colombia.htmlhttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/luis-garavito
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  Bonus: Podcast Update! 09.07.2026 10m

  We're Back... well almost! We just wanted to get on the airwaves and let you know we are definitely coming back with fun, new, and exciting episodes next week! We love you guys and appreciate your patience!-Love Jen & Sarah
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  The Last Desperado: The Manhunt for Harry Tracy 18.06.2026 27m

  In the summer of 1902, escaped convict Harry Tracy sparked one of the largest manhunts in Pacific Northwest history after breaking out of the Oregon State Penitentiary in a violent escape. Moving through Oregon and Washington, he hijacked boats, took hostages, and repeatedly slipped through law enforcement after a series of deadly gunfights. For weeks he stayed ahead of posses until he was finally cornered at a farm near Creston, Washington. Wounded and surrounded in a wheat field, Tracy chose to end his own life rather than be captured, closing the chapter on the last desperate run of a notorious outlaw. Episode Sources:https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/10/19/the-american-west-the-bloody-adventures-of-harry-tracy/https://museumnwco.org/harry-tracy-the-most-underrated-outlaw-by-far/https://www.historylink.org/File/5385https://wheatlife.org/manhunt/https://myedmondsnews.com/2024/10/history-outlaw-harry-tracy-and-his-local-connections/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/harry-tracy/https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/the-true-story-of-harry-tracy-super-outlaw/https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/pdf/outlaw-harry-tracy3.pdfhttps://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/pdf/outlaw-harry-tracy.pdfhttps://spokanehistorical.org/items/show/321https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Tracyhttp://www.oregonpioneers.com/bios/HarryTracy_1890s.pdf
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  The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr. 11.06.2026 58m

  What happened to DeOrr Kunz Jr.?In July of 2015, a two-year-old boy vanished from Timber Creek Campground outside Leadore, Idaho and was never seen again.Search crews combed the Idaho wilderness for days. Helicopters circled overhead. Dogs searched the forest. Volunteers moved through creek beds, ravines, and abandoned mine shafts deep inside the mountains.But investigators found nothing.No footprints.No clothing.No evidence explaining how a child disappeared without leaving behind a single confirmed trace.And as investigators began interviewing the four adults who had been at the campground that afternoon, the story surrounding DeOrr’s disappearance only became more complicated.This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re covering one of Idaho’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr.  is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.Sources: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/investigations/7-investigates/deorr-kunz-jr-disappearance-remains-unsolved-10-years/277-a07ca934-32fb-4f1d-b499-8b9235afb115https://www.kivitv.com/news/ten-years-after-he-vanished-from-a-remote-campsite-the-question-remains-where-is-deorr-kunz-jrhttps://www.wwltv.com/article/news/investigations/little-man-lost/he-vanished-from-a-camping-trip-without-a-trace-what-happened-to-baby-deorr-kunz/289-524426881https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2025/07/10/what-happend-to-deorr-kunz-ten-years-and-no-answers/https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/deorr-kunzhttps://charleyproject.org/case/deorr-jay-kunz-jrhttps://amp.idahostatesman.com/news/article232504452.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/deorr-kunzs-father-speaks-nearly-192913917.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-deorr-kunz-vanished-woods/https://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/01/former-kunz-p-i/https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/07/ten-years-after-he-vanished-from-a-remote-campsite-the-question-remains-where-is-deorr-kunz-jr/https://www.eastidahonews.com/2015/08/kunz-family-investigator-everything-points-to-an-abduction/https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/deorr-kunz-jr-missing-five-years-later/277-f8f45c3f-ff20-4db8-aebf-30150f8b9d88https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/search-for-deorr-kunz-jr-continues-near-leadore/277-584652677https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/08/cadaver-dogs-hit-on-area-near-where-deorr-kunz-jr-went-missing-search-to-resume-monday/https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/deorr-kunz-jr-case-still-open-active/article_71c4a6d8-53e9-11ee-a7d6-9fbb89a53db4.htmlhttps://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/deorr-jay-kunz-jr
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  The Long Road to Oregon: Reflection 30.05.2026 30m

  For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re taking a step back.After following the trail through its stories, its people, and everything it carried with it, this episode is a reflection—on the series, the history, and what stayed with us after spending so much time on that road.It’s also a look back on two years of the show, how our storytelling has evolved, and what comes next.Thank you for being here with us through this series.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #historypodcast #pnwhistory #oregontrail #pnwpodcast #twoyears #podcastcommunityBook list: The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey — Rinker Buckhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1476756474The Oregon Trail: An American Saga — David Daryhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0806136485The Indifferent Stars Above — Daniel James Brown (Donner Party, essential)https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061348112Across the Great Divide — Laton McCartneyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0743249563Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier — Ray Allen Billingtonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0826319812Frontier Regulars: The U.S. Army and the Indian — Robert M. Utleyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0252068828Covered Wagon Women: Diaries and Letters (1840–1849) — Kenneth L. Holmeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0803272701Women’s Diaries of the Westward Journey — Lillian Schlisselhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0805211769Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 — Mary Ann & Willis Boatmanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0874222388
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  The Long Road to Oregon: Where the trail ends 29.05.2026 7m

  For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we step back from the trail itself and look at what was left behind.Not just the miles traveled—but the lives changed along the way. The families who made it, the ones who didn’t, and the places that grew from a journey that was never as simple as it’s often remembered.This episode reflects on the road west—what it required, what it cost, and what still remains.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #oregontrail #pnwhistory #historypodcast #americanhistory #westwardexpansion #pnwpodcastBook list: The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey — Rinker Buckhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1476756474The Oregon Trail: An American Saga — David Daryhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0806136485The Indifferent Stars Above — Daniel James Brown (Donner Party, essential)https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061348112Across the Great Divide — Laton McCartneyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0743249563Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier — Ray Allen Billingtonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0826319812Frontier Regulars: The U.S. Army and the Indian — Robert M. Utleyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0252068828Covered Wagon Women: Diaries and Letters (1840–1849) — Kenneth L. Holmeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0803272701Women’s Diaries of the Westward Journey — Lillian Schlisselhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0805211769Surviving the Oregon Trail, 1852 — Mary Ann & Willis Boatmanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0874222388
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  The Long Road to Oregon: The Denny party 28.05.2026 10m

  The journey beyond the trail with the Denny Party—families who didn’t stop in Oregon, but continued north in search of something more.From a difficult landing at Alki Point to the first uncertain days of settlement across Elliott Bay, this episode explores what it meant to arrive… and realize the journey wasn’t over.This is the story of early Seattle—its beginnings, its challenges, and the people who chose to stay.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #pnwhistory #seattlehistory #dennyparty #oregontrail #historypodcast #pacificnorthwest #americanhistorySources:https://www.historylink.org/file/426https://www.historylink.org/file/1009https://www.historylink.org/file/212https://www.historylink.org/file/790https://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/exhibits-and-education/digital-document-libraries/denny-partyhttps://www.seattle.gov/cityarchives/exhibits-and-education/seattle-historyhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/denny-party.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/us-states/seattle-washingtonhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Seattle-Washingtonhttps://www.duwamishtribe.org/historyhttps://suquamish.nsn.us/home/about-us/history/https://www.washingtonhistory.org/research/collections/https://www.historylink.org/file/2952https://www.historylink.org/file/410https://www.historylink.org/file/401https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattle-history/article/Seattle-history-Denny-Party-Alki-Point-1851-12521850.phphttps://www.pacificnwmag.com/the-denny-party-and-the-founding-of-seattle/
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  Bonus: The Long Road to Oregon- The version we played 25.05.2026 13m

  For this episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re looking at a version of the trail many of us remember a little differently.Before the research, before the real stories—for a lot of us, it started with The Oregon Trail. Decisions, supplies, river crossings… and the message we all remember.This episode looks at what the game got right, what it left out, and how that version compares to the reality behind it.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #oregontrail #historypodcast #pnwhistory #nostalgia #edutainment #pnwpodcastSources: https://www.computerhistory.org/tdih/oregon-trail/https://www.oregontrail.com/history/https://www.mnhs.org/education/resources/the-oregon-trail-gamehttps://www.pbs.org/video/oregon-trail-game-history/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-oregon-trail-game-became-classroom-staple-180962833/https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/14/15291674/oregon-trail-game-history-education-minnesotahttps://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Oregon-Trail-computer-gamehttps://www.died-of-dysentery.com/stories/history-of-the-game.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/03/science/03trail.htmlhttps://www.gamehistory.org/oregon-trail/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71204/brief-history-oregon-trail-gamehttps://www.wired.com/2014/07/oregon-trail/
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  The Long Road to Oregon: The Donner Party 22.05.2026 23m

  For this episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we follow one of the most infamous stories of the overland journey—the Donner Party.What began as a hopeful crossing turned into a fight for survival in the Sierra Nevada, where early snow, starvation, and impossible choices reshaped every life in the camp.This episode traces the full story—from the decision to take the Hastings Cutoff to the winter that held them in the mountains, told through firsthand accounts and historical record.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #donnerparty #oregontrail #pnwhistory #historypodcast #westwardexpansion #americanhistory #truehistorySources:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/donner-history/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/donner-primary-sources/https://www.nps.gov/places/donner-memorial-state-park.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/000/the-donner-party.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/donner-partyhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Donner-Partyhttps://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/donner_party/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-donnerparty/https://www.utahhumanities.org/stories/items/show/96https://www.truckeehistory.org/donner-partyhttps://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/donner-party/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/donner-reed-diary/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/donner-breen-diary/https://www.library.ucdavis.edu/special-collections/donner-party/https://digitalcollections.library.unlv.edu/donner-party
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  The Long Road to Oregon: The Whitman Mission 20.05.2026 11m

  For the next episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we follow the story of the Whitman Mission—a place many emigrants passed through at the end of the trail, and where rising tension, disease, and cultural misunderstanding came to a breaking point in 1847.This episode looks beyond a single version of the story, tracing what led to that moment and what followed—through firsthand accounts, historical context, and the realities of a region already deeply lived in.Now streaming on all major podcast apps.#thelongroadtooregon #pnwhistory #oregontrail #historypodcast #americanhistory #nativehistory #pnwpodcastSources:https://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/historyculture/index.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/whitman-mission.htmhttps://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/whitman_massacre/https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/cayuse_war/https://www.historylink.org/file/5296https://www.historylink.org/file/5297https://www.britannica.com/event/Whitman-Massacrehttps://www.loc.gov/item/2006679053/https://www.loc.gov/collections/oregon-trail-miscellany/articles-and-essays/whitman-mission/https://www.whitman.edu/whitman-mission-historyhttps://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/historyculture/cayuse.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/whmi/learn/historyculture/measles.htmhttps://www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/historical-records/whitman-massacre/https://www.wsna.org/whitman-mission-historyhttps://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/whitman-massacrehttps://www.historylink.org/File/5192