National Park After Dark

2 Girls, 1 Fort: Castillo de San Marcos National Monument 01.06.2026 1h 17min

Looming over St. Augustine, Castillo de san Marcos, the oldest stone masonry fort in the country, has drawn paranormal enthusiasts from far and wide. With over three centuries of history, the fort has seen its fair share of tragedy. Spanish battles, sordid affairs, indigenous internment and more have led to a plethora of ghost stories - today’s episode delves into the truth behind the legends. 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! 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1, get one 50% off deal, head to 3dayblinds.com/NPAD Mint Mobile: To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/npad IQ BAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Quince: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at quince.com/npad Ka’Chava: Go to Ka’Chava: The Premium All-in-One Nutrition Shake | Ka'Chava and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Full Ted Bundy Story | Presenting America’s Most Infamous Crimes 26.05.2026 8min

Serial killers. Unsolved murders. Investigations that gripped America. If you think you know these cases, think again. America's Most Infamous Crimes is a Crime House original hosted by Katie Ring. Each week, we go deep on one of the most notorious true-crime cases in American history. Not the quick recap version, but the full story told across multiple episodes every Tuesday through Thursday. From the serial killers who terrorized entire cities to the cold cases that still don't have answers, this is the podcast that takes you beyond the headlines and inside the investigation. New episodes drop every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. America’s Infamous Crimes is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1882861002 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kidnapped by a Satanic Cult? Alpine National Park 25.05.2026 1h 3min

A couple heads out for a picnic, but everything changes when they’re attacked by masked strangers and taken deep into the wilderness of Alpine National Park. Their disappearance sparks a massive search, but as police begin investigating, strange details start to emerge, and suspicion grows that something far more calculated than originally believed may be behind it… possibly even a cult. 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! PAKA: Grab your alpaca hoodie at PAKA® | Sustainable Alpaca Wool Outdoor Apparel from Peru . Quince: Refresh your everyday wardrobe with free shipping and 365-day returns at Women's Best Sellers – Top-Rated Cashmere, Linen & Leather Styles . Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life at Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . HARVEST HOSTS: Start your next road trip adventure with Harvest Hosts. Stay overnight at unique wineries, farms, breweries, and more across North America. Head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD for 20% off your membership. First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code NPAD at Organic Multivitamin Gummies | First Day Vitamins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 94: P***y Poltergeists, Dirtbag Dads & Wholesome Hauntings 21.05.2026 45min

Today’s stories include pussy poltergeists, wholesome hauntings, cobbler killers and horrible first impressions. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not Our War: Namib-Naukluft National Park 18.05.2026 1h 1min

Henno Martin and Hermann Korn were two German-born geologists conducting research in present-day Namibia when World War II broke out. Instead of facing internment or being forced into a war they did not believe in, these two friends loaded up a truck with their dog Otto and some basic survival supplies and set out to escape the war by surviving off the land in the harsh Namib desert. 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: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/NPADIQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may applyNutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and freeshipping at Nutrafol.com promo code NPADKeeper: 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adventure, Death & A Mother’s Day Tradition: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument 10.05.2026 1h

Every Mother’s Day, hundreds of climbers hike up Mount St. Helens wearing bright and elaborate dresses, a tradition that’s fun and easy to laugh at. However, behind this celebration is the story of Kathy Phibbs, a bold climber who helped create space for women in the mountains. When a winter climb on Washington’s Dragontail Peak goes wrong, a legacy that’s as inspiring as it is heartbreaking is left behind, and a tradition that celebrates the strength of women is carried forward. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 93: ASStronauts, Butt Foam & Getting Too High 07.05.2026 1h 10min

Today’s stories include full moons, lost partners, foam to the face, and getting high in God’s Country. 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! Bellesa: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/nationalparkafterdark-podcastHarvest Hosts: For 20% off your order, head to HarvestHosts.com and use code NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mountain That Moves: The Frank Slide Disaster 04.05.2026 59min

In April of 1903, Turtle Mountain fell. Long known by indigenous nations to be dangerous, the town of Frank built at its base and mined into its sides nonetheless. In the early morning hours of April 29th, 100 million tons of rock broke free and hurdled down the mountain, killing 70 people and burying much of the town in nearly 100 feet of debris. It was over in less than 90 seconds, but has remained Canada’s deadliest rockslide. 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!3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/NPADKa’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Incarcerated Women Fighting California’s Fires: Santa Monica National Recreation Area 27.04.2026 1h 4min

Across California, incarcerated women are sent to the frontlines of wildfires, risking their lives for a chance at reduced sentences and a small paycheck. On Malibu 13-3, an all-women fire crew, the work was brutal, the stakes were high, and the bond between crew members ran deep. When a falling boulder killed one of their own, it exposed the reality behind the program, the risks, the lack of protection, and the lives forever changed in its wake. 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! Become a Fora Advisor today at https://www.foratravel.com/npad If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/npad Born from over a decade of longevity research, OneSkin’s OS-1 Peptide™ is proven to target the visible signs of aging, helping you unlock your healthiest skin now and as you age. For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code NPAD at https://www.oneskin.co/NPAD Give your cat the food they deserve with Smalls. High-quality ingredients, no weird fillers, and it’s delivered right to your door. Head to smalls.com/NPAD and use code NPAD at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 92 ft. National Park Trust 23.04.2026 1h 25min

Today we are joined by Aylish and Annaliese from the National Park Trust! They speak to us about all the wonderful programs the NPT facilitates while also helping us share trail tales that include thieving bears, grandpa lore, wise 5th graders, bison close encounters and the healing power of nature. Learn more and support the National Park Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Murder of Bianca Rudolph: Kafue National Park 20.04.2026 1h 18min

In October 2016, Bianca Rudolph was killed while on a hunting trip with her husband Larry in Kafue National Park. Initially reported as an accidental firearm discharge, her death raised suspicions amongst family and friends who believed her husband had much more to hide than met the eye. 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! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message anddata rates may apply.Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and freeshipping when you visit Nutrafol dot com and enter promo code NPADButcherBox: New listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/npadBlueland: Celebrate Earth Month and get up to 30% off at Blueland dot com slash NPAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acadia National Park, Just Skip It! ft. Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet 13.04.2026 1h 33min

Acadia, it’s just not for everyone! Today we are joined by sibling hosts Christine and Xandy Schiefer of Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet to visit some of the most loved, and apparently loathed, locations in the park. WE WERE NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! VOTE FOR US HERE BY APRIL 16TH! 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 Mattress: Upgrade your sleep with Avocado. Shop now at AvocadoGreenMattress.com/NPAD. BetterHelpWhen life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Get 10% off your first month and take the first step toward feeling more like yourself again. Hollow Socks Upgrade the most important layer you wear every day. Head to HollowSocks.com to shop their Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale and get up to 50% off your order. Don’t forget to tell them we sent you. ShopifyShopify is a leading commerce platform that helps you build, manage, and grow your own online store, all in one place. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://www.shopify.com/npad UpworkUpwork is a platform where you can find and hire skilled freelancers across design, marketing, development, and more to help grow your business. Post your job for free at https://www.upwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 91 09.04.2026 46min

Today’s stories include silent fury, collecting clouds, Titanic misses, cougar snacks, haunted Maine, and late night cheesy bread. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! WE WERE NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! VOTE FOR US HERE BY APRIL 16TH! 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! Bellesa: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE Rose suction toy with their order at National Park After Dark's Vibe Giveaway | BBoutique Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bravest Little Dog in Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park 06.04.2026 1h 8min

In the summer of 1880, John Muir set out to explore the icy wilderness of what is now Glacier Bay National Park. Traveling by canoe with a missionary and Tlingit guides, he reluctantly allowed a small black dog named Stickeen to join the expedition. At first, Muir dismissed the dog as a useless companion. However, when a violent storm trapped the two of them on Brady Glacier, surrounded by deep crevasses and failing daylight, Stickeen revealed a courage Muir could not ignore, forever reshaping how he understood the minds of animals. WE WERE NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! VOTE FOR US HERE BY APRIL 16TH! 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! PAKA: Head to pakaapparel.com to grab your hoodie IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Bellesa: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE Rose suction toy with their order at https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/nationalparkafterdark-podcast Kachava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to http://3DayBlinds.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Questionable Death of Duncan MacPherson: Stubai Alps 30.03.2026 1h 24min

In August of 1989, 23 year-old Duncan MacPherson vanished from a ski resort in Austria. His parents relentlessly and fruitlessly sought answers for 14 years, until 2003 when a melting glacier revealed Duncan’s remains. What they thought would be the answer to the question that haunted them for decades, turned out to be just the beginning of another heart-wrenching search for answers. Was Duncan the victim of a tragic accident, or was he murdered? WE WERE NOMINATED FOR A WEBBY! VOTE FOR US HERE BY APRIL 16TH! Sources: Book: Cold a Long Time by John Leake Video: Fifth Estate Documentary 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! Mint Mobile: Shop plans at MINT MOBILE dot com slash NPAD. That’s MINT MOBILE dot com slash NPAD.Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to http://Smalls.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 90 ft. Rangers of the Lost Park 26.03.2026 1h 48min

Today’s stories all have a theme - rangers! We are joined by former US Forest Service field ranger Liz Crandall to chat between the tales about the current state of public lands, what challenges they are facing - and more importantly, how we can help and keep hope alive. Rangers of the Lost Park: Instagram Rangers of the Lost Park: Website Get involved with Conservation Lands Foundation: Here Resistance Rangers Instagram Take Action for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Take Action to Save the Boundary Waters Take Action for Big Bend 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Deadly Uprising: Manzanar National Historic Site 23.03.2026 1h 8min

During World War II, the United States government rounded up over 120,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens, and sent them to remote incarceration camps across the western United States for suspected disloyalty. One of those camps was Manzanar, located in the harsh desert of eastern California. When a popular community leader was arrested without explanation, thousands of incarcerated residents gathered in protest, sparking what we now know as the Manzanar Uprising, which left two people dead and changed the course of history. 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! Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol dot com and enter promo code NPAD.Coyuchi: Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your first order when you visit Coyuchi dot com slash NPAD. That’s Coyuchi dot comslash NPAD to get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF. C-O-Y-U-C-H-I dot com slash NPAD.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message anddata rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Sit Down With a Psychic 16.03.2026 2h 9min

Today’s episode is unlike any other we have done before! We will be speaking to Alissa Smith Moore, an evidential medium and spiritual intuitive. She answers your questions about her gift, what she has learned on her journey and how we can all connect to our loved ones - who never quite leave us. Alissa’s Website Alissa’s Social Media 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: Save 15% off your first order at Blueland Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/NPAD! #honeylovepod IM8: Give your body what it deserves with IM8! Get 10% off your first order, a free Welcome Kit, and five free travel sachets when you visit IM8 and use code NPAD. PAKA: To grab your PAKA hoodie, go to PAKA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trail Tales 89 12.03.2026 1h 9min

Today’s stories include survival of the fittest, mistaken identities, mythical rangers, badass advocates and legendary names. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Killed for a Kiss: Appalachian Trail 09.03.2026 1h 30min

In May of 1988 a young couple set out for a weekend of alone time in the woods, but only one would make it out alive. After being viciously gunned down at their campsite off the Appalachian Trail in a heinous act of violence fueled by hate, Claudia Brenner struggled to survive, but ultimately went on to share their story, and went on to become a fierce advocate for LBGTQ safety and justice. Documentary: In the Hollow Books: Eight Bullets: One Woman's Story of Surviving Anti-Gay Violence 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! 3DayBlinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to http://3DayBlinds.com/NPAD Coyuchi: Get 15% off your first order when you visit http://Coyuchi.com/NPAD IQ Bar: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices