Podcast Episodes

Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Cult ft. Michelle Dowd

Episode 163

Michelle Dowd was raised within the boundaries of Angeles National Forest inside of a religious cult her grandfather created. She was raised to belie…

2 years, 10 months ago

Park Predators After Dark

Episode 162

Today we are joined by Delia D’Ambra of the Park Predators podcast as she walks us through what chilling cases season 4 has in store and shares her p…

2 years, 10 months ago

Over the Edge: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Episode 161

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the nation’s best “hidden” jewels. It’s the perfect destination, until it isn’t. The park can be a risky …

2 years, 10 months ago

The California Hoax: Giant Sequoia National Monument

Episode 160

Today we visit the Giant Sequoias of California and tell the tales of their exploitation to gain recognition at the World's Fair in the United States…

2 years, 11 months ago

Trail Tales 32

Episode 159

Today’s stories include disembodied voices, justice from beyond, haunted happenings, high adventures and the bestest bark ranger. Outsiders Only bonu…

2 years, 11 months ago

Get Rich or Die Trying: Adak Army Base and Adak Naval Operating Base National Historic Landmark

Episode 158

When a notorious pirate named Captain Gregory Dwargstof sought out the distant Aleutian Island of Adak to stash his stolen gold, he didn’t count on d…

2 years, 11 months ago

The Community ft. Justin Yoder of LGBT Outdoors: Muir Woods National Monument

Episode 157

Today we trek into Muir Woods National Monument to explore the decaying community of Druid Heights, once a thriving hub for artists, philosophers and…

2 years, 11 months ago

Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of phys…

2 years, 11 months ago

Trail Tales 31

Episode 156

Today’s stories include encountering the unexplained, unexpected finds, killer squirrels, coincidence cats and stepping out of your comfort zone. Out…

2 years, 11 months ago

Smokey Bear Origin Story: Lincoln National Forest

Episode 155

Smokey Bear has been an iconic National forest Service symbol and has served as a staple in fire prevention safety education for generations. However…

2 years, 11 months ago