Best Disapperance Podcasts (2025)

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Unsolved Case: The Disapperance of Piia Ristikankare 20:12

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: October 1988 Location: Finland Unsolved Case: The Disapperance of Piia Ristikankare Victim(s): 1 Method: Missing Person On Friday, October 7th, Piia Ristikankare, a vocational school student studying housekeeping, experienced what began as a normal school day. She had pla…

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81. Mini Episode: The Vanished Climber (Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington) 17:23

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In July 2010, an experienced outdoorsman goes missing while with friends during a climb on Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier is majestic, but it’s also merciless. Eric’s story is a haunting reminder that even experts can vanish—and often without explanation. His disappearance remains one of Mount Rainier’s most baffling modern mysteries, a reminder of h…

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80. The Desert Murder-Suicide (Joshua Tree National Park, California) 27:35

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The Mojave Desert can look endless from above — all pale rock, broken sun, and silence. But for two hikers in July 2017, that silence became something else entirely. Three months after going missing, their bodies were found under a tree and left everyone with more questions than answers. Sources: https://people.com/crime/joshua-tree-murder-suicide-…

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79. Unexplained Cattle Mutilations (USA) 33:11

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For decades, ranchers across the American West have stumbled upon scenes that defy explanation: perfectly healthy cattle found dead overnight, organs removed with surgical precision, no blood, no tracks, no signs of struggle. From Colorado’s windswept plains to the deserts of New Mexico, these cases have become part of rural legend — and one of the…

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78. The Failed SOS (Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan) 26:55

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In 1989, a chilling mystery unfolded high in the rugged wilderness of Japan’s Daisetsuzan National Park. Near the slopes of Mount Asahidake, rescuers responding to a hand-carved SOS sign stumbled upon a gruesome discovery — a human skeleton lying beside it. At first glance, it seemed like a tragic but straightforward case: but it was anything but. …

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77. Nature News: November 2025 14:32

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Welcome back to Nature News, November 2025 Edition. On this episode, we travel across canyons, coasts, glaciers, forests, and mountains — touching on real stories of nature’s beauty, danger, and unpredictability. Some are tragic. Some are surreal. All are a reminder of the raw power and complexity of the wild. Sources: https://www.foxcarolina.com T…

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76. Haunted Parks: Olympic National Park, Washington 28:54

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We’re heading deep into Washington’s Olympic National Park — a place where mist hangs heavy in the ancient forests, and where the line between the living and the lost grows thin. From the storm-battered beaches of Rialto and Ruby, to the moss-draped silence of the Hoh Rain Forest, this landscape feels alive — watching, listening. Join us for today'…

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75. Bizarre Incident Reports: Part 2 (USA) 41:18

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National parks are supposed to be peaceful—untouched slices of wilderness. But dig through the right reports, and you’ll find something else: the weird stuff. The unsettling stuff. The “what the hell actually happened out there?” stuff. Join us for part two of bizarre incident reports from various national parks. Support the show Join our Patreon f…

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74. The Missing Anthropologist (Mt.Rainier National Park, Washington) 30:29

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In October 2020 a University of Washington professor and avid outdoorsman, set out on a solo overnight hike in Mount Rainier National Park. He was last seen on October 9th, and when he failed to return the next day, a massive search effort began. To this day, his disappearance remains an unsolved mystery, a haunting reminder of how even experienced…

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Triple Murders: The Åmsele Case 39:08

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 1988 Location: Åmsele Sweden/Finland Triple Murders: The Åmsele Case Victim(s): 3 Method: Murder Video Version: https://youtu.be/E3Ga6_4XdZY It was a summer night in 1988 quiet, calm, and still until gunshots shattered the silence in the small village of Åmsele, Sweden. W…

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73. The Missing Epidemic: Lost in the Woods (Our Public Lands) 29:39

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There’s a silent epidemic that has been happening for decades on our federal lands. Everyone loves recreating in national recreation areas, national forests, and national parks. But there’s an unseen danger about these places: you could become a missing person and there would be little done to bring you back into the known. Sources: https://www.out…

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72. Tragic Deaths on Tree Molds Trail (Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho) 30:15

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On September 24, 2013, two friends set out to hike in Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument but never returned. The remote volcanic landscape is known for its rugged terrain, lava fields, and extreme weather conditions. Their tragic disappearance underscores both the unforgiving nature of the monument and the dangers of venturing into isola…

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Halloween Special: The Disappearance Eiríkur Bjarnason 25:24

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: October 2007 Location: East Fjords of Iceland Halloween Special: Cold Case Disappearance Eiríkur Bjarnason Victim(s): 1 Method: Disappearance Video Version: https://youtu.be/8X_1BEpUM-Y In the remote East Fjords of Iceland, the nights in October are long, dark, and unforg…

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71. 13 Haunted Hikes (USA) 23:22

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Tonight, on this Halloween-leaning episode, we’re going on a journey across America — coast to coast, forest to canyon, swamp to cliff — to explore 13 trails where something other than wind might be watching. These are hikes with history. With tragedy. With ghosts. With stories that linger in the trees. So grab your headlamp, pull up the hood, step…

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70. Nature News: October 2025 11:59

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This October, we have stories of bears, bison, caves, skulls… nature’s power and reminders that the wilderness is not always polite. So pull up your jacket, light your lantern in your mind, and let’s step into the wild. Tune in today for October 2025's nature news. Sources: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/hiker-injured-in-idaho-bear-attack https:…

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69. Haunted Parks: Joshua Tree National Park, California 35:48

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Joshua Tree National Park is famous for its surreal desert landscapes, but it also carries a haunted reputation. From ghostly figures wandering abandoned mines, to hikers reporting strange lights and unexplained sounds, to real-life tragedies that still linger in the desert air, Joshua Tree is a place where beauty and mystery collide. In this episo…

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68. Weiser Forest Mystery (Weiser State Forest, Pennsylvania) 22:55

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On June 18, 2014, a 54-year-old runner went out for a routine run in the Roaring Creek area of Pennsylvania’s Weiser State Forest—a terrain he knew very well. But he never returned. This is the tragic story of a runner's mysterious death. **Sorry to sound like a broken record, I recorded three episodes in a row and my mic was giving me issues! My m…

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Murder: The Death of Malin Lindström 30:10

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: November 23rd, 1996 Location: Sweden Murder: The Death of Malin Lindström Victim(s): 1 Method: Rape, Assault, Murder Video Version of This Episode: https://youtu.be/jMVAvYr1OK0 What remained was a quiet street, a lifeless body, and the beginning of what would become one o…

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67. Into the Sawtooth Silence (Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho) 31:17

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In October 2020, a woman set out for a solo hike in Idaho’s rugged Sawtooth National Forest—and never came back. Her car was found parked neatly at the Prairie Creek Trailhead, her backpack missing, and no sign of a struggle. Searchers have been routinely looking for her for the past four years and not a clue has been found as to what happened to h…

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Microphone Update (& rambling) 4:08

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Just a short mic update on the issue. Not sponsored by SHURE haha. Its been a long day and I just wanted to update everyone on the mic issue & how it was resolved. Tomorrow's episode (67) and next week's episode (68) will be with the old mic since they were pre-recorded. Episode 69 will be back to normal with the new microphone. Thanks for everyone…

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66. Vanished While Writing (Rocky Mountains, Colorado) 36:46

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Silver Plume, Colorado—a sleepy, semi-ghost town nestled in the Rockies, once a mining hub, now a place people visit to disappear...or vanish. In the summer of 1988, a seasoned sportswriter took a sabbatical and moved here with dreams of writing a novel and rediscovering himself. He rented a little antique shop in the same building where the previo…

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The Unsolved Murder: The Death of Egil Bråten (Solved) 32:15

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway The Unsolved Murder: The Death of Egil Bråten (Solved) Victim(s): 1 Method: Robbery, Assault, Murder Video Version of This Episode: https://youtu.be/prGe3nRjtYQ What remained was a quiet street, a lifeless body, and the beginning of what would …

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65. Murder on a Bike Path (Ashland, Oregon) 27:34

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On a quiet November evening in 2011, a man was walking home from work along a bike path. Just a mile from home, a woman on a bike discovered him lying unconscious. But this wasn’t an accident. He had been brutally attacked with a heavy blade—almost decapitated. No defensive wounds. No motive. And no suspect in sight. Tips: There is a $22,000 reward…

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64. Nature News: September 2025 29:20

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September has brought us stories of rediscovery, resilience, and the reminder that nature still has plenty of surprises hiding in plain sight. From mountain forests to remote corners of the globe, species once thought lost are stepping back into the spotlight, and conservation efforts are showing just how much hope the wild still carries. Let’s div…

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63. Haunted Parks: Big Bend National Park, Texas 27:41

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There’s something eerie about Big Bend. Maybe it’s the silence—so wide and deep it feels like you’re standing on another planet. Maybe it’s the isolation, where you can hike for days and never see another soul. Or maybe… it’s something else. Join us for today's installment of Haunted Parks. Sources: https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/te…

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Unsolved Case: Murder of Susanne Lindholm 29:15

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 8, 1976 Location: Finland Unsolved Case: Murder of Susanne Lindholm Victim(s): 1 Method: Rape, Strangled On the morning of August 8, 1976, in the district of Kumpula in Helsinki, the body of 25-year-old Susanne Lindholm was discovered in the bicycle cellar of her a…

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62. Missing in the Mist (Olympic National Park, Washington) 36:06

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Olympic National Park is one of the wildest, wettest places in the United States. Towering trees, moss-draped trails, and a rainforest that breathes with mist and silence. It’s beautiful—and isolating. And in June 2006 a former military intelligence officer went missing without a trace. A man who knew how to take care of himself. So how did Olympic…

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61. Off-grid Gone Wrong (Gunnison National Forest, Colorado) 38:35

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There’s a certain romantic pull to the idea of going off-grid. Leaving behind the noise, the stress, the modern world—to find peace in the wild. But for one family, that dream ended in heartbreak. In 2023, the remains of three family members were found deep in a forest in Colorado. What started as an attempt to live off the land became a fatal surv…

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Serial Predator and Murderer: The Rape of the Women in Copenhagen 29:06

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 4th, 1992 Location: Copenhagen Serial Predetor and Murderer: The Rape of Women The in Copenhagen Victim(s): 3+ Method: Murder, Rape The brutal and senseless murder of Rikke Hansen in 1992 Denmark left investigators struggling for answers, pushing forensic science…

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60. Bizarre Incident Reports: Part 1 (USA) 41:01

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National parks are supposed to be peaceful—untouched slices of wilderness. But dig through the right reports, and you’ll find something else: the weird stuff. The unsettling stuff. The “what the hell actually happened out there?” stuff. Join us for part one of bizarre incident reports from various national parks. Support the show Join our Patreon f…

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Scandinavian Crimes Season 4 Premiere Date 2:16

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Murderers/Criminals from Scandinavia and Nordic countries are no different. These Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish killers are notable for their lack of regard for human life. From murderous nurses to killers who committed random acts of violence. Come sit and have a listen …

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59. Nature News: August 2025 29:25

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Welcome back to Nature News, where we bring you the latest stories from our wild places, our national parks, and the natural world. It’s August 2025, and this month the outdoors is full of headlines—some inspiring, some sobering, and all important for anyone who cares about nature. Sources: https://kdvr.com/news/local/body-of-missing-paddleboarder-…

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58. BONUS: Murder at Devil's Den (Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas) 39:25

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Recent headlines of a double murder in Devil’s Den State Park shocked the entire nation. A family of four was out enjoying their new state after having moved to Arkansas just ten days prior when their hike turned into a nightmare. An unknown subject fatally stabbed both parents and fled into the Ozarks. This is the story of the July 2025 murders in…

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57. Haunted Parks: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming 38:32

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Tucked up against the jagged spine of the Rockies, Grand Teton National Park is breathtaking. Towering granite peaks, crystal alpine lakes, and some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. It’s a paradise for hikers, climbers, and travelers looking to get lost in nature. In this episode, we’re stepping off the trail and into the shadows to exp…

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56. The Island of Death (Koh Tao Island, Thailand) 33:05

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Crystal blue water, white sand beaches, lush jungle trails—and a steady stream of tourists chasing that perfect, carefree island life. But under all that beauty… something festers. This is Koh Tao. A remote island in the Gulf of Thailand. A place famous for diving... and for death. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strange, unsettling, an…

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55. Missing in Maine's Forest (Maine, USA) 50:59

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There’s something about Maine’s wilderness. It’s beautiful—towering pines, remote lakes, fog-covered trails that twist for miles. But it’s also… quiet. Too quiet sometimes. Because out here, people disappear. And not just a few. Some stories hint at simple tragedy. Others? They feel like something else entirely. Sources: https://kids.nationalgeogra…

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54. Missing near Mt.Hood (Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon) 28:03

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In July 2010, a 57-year-old outdoorsman hiked into Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest for a solo fishing trip—and never came back. His camp was found untouched, his gear left behind, and despite a massive multi-day search, no trace of him was ever discovered. In this episode, we explore the strange and unsettling disappearance of a man who knew th…

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53. Nature News: July 2025 29:49

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July 2025 has been a wild month in the natural world. In this episode, we’re covering the latest stories making headlines across forests, deserts, coastlines, and backcountry trails. Whether it’s bizarre behavior, haunting headlines, or hopeful steps toward wilderness recovery, this episode keeps you in the loop on what’s happening in nature—where …

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52. Haunted Parks: Yosemite National Park, California 44:06

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Yosemite National Park—towering granite cliffs, ancient sequoias, and waterfalls so tall they vanish into mist. It’s one of the crown jewels of the American wilderness. But behind all that beauty? There are stories. Strange ones. Old ones. Stories of people who walked into the forest and were never seen again… and others who made it back, but not q…

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51. The Missing Runner (Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming) 43:31

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On July 24, 1997, a runner vanished while out on a run in the Shoshone National Forest near Lander, Wyoming. A talented distance runner and aspiring Olympian, she had gone out to scout a route for an upcoming race. Her car was found abandoned along a remote stretch of road, with her keys, wallet, and other personal items left inside—but she was nev…

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50. An Employee's Deadly Hike (Glacier National Park, Montana) 39:05

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A national park employee set off alone into the stunning but unforgiving backcountry of Glacier National Park. He planned to hike the Floral Park Traverse—a brutal off-trail route with sheer drop-offs, icy creeks, and unpredictable terrain. But he never returned. What followed was one of the park's largest search-and-rescue efforts, involving helic…

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49. Campground Murders (USA) 40:08

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There’s something about camping—right? Sleeping under the stars, miles from the nearest streetlight, tucked into the trees with nothing but canvas between you and whatever's out there. For some, it's peaceful. For others? It's prime nightmare fuel. And sometimes, those nightmares… become real. So grab a flashlight, get close to the fire, and don’t …

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48. BONUS: A Ted Bundy Summer (Utah, USA) 26:16

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Patreon Bonus just for you today! This episode was December 2024 Patreon Bonus episode! Most Utahns are enjoying summer by enjoying sun on the beaches of Bear Lake, hiking in the Wasatch mountains, or flying somewhere exotic for family vacation. Private investigator Jason Jensen tackled something else for his summer: searching for Ted Bundy’s missi…

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47. Haunted Parks: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 29:28

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We’re heading to Colorado, right into the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park. Towering peaks, glacial lakes, alpine meadows… it’s the kind of place that looks like it belongs on a postcard. But if you hang around long enough…after the tourists leave, after the light fades, and the wind starts whispering through the trees–this place feels differe…

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46. Vanished in Washington (North Cascades National Park, Washington) 39:13

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When a young woman sets out on a cross-country road trip, it seems like it would have been a great getaway from her recent hardships in life. But when her car is found abandoned and she is missing, an investigation starts. Was she seeking solitude in the mountains, or did she encounter something more sinister? Join us as we delve into the enigma of…

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45. The Good Samaritan Hiker (Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico) 32:55

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While the outdoors can be dangerous and dark, there are good people in the world. What happens when someone needs help in the wilderness? Oftentimes there’s no one around to help, but in August 2020 in New Mexico, there was. This is the story of a kind hiker, who helped rescue a man after the initial search for the lost hiker failed the first time.…

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44. Missing in Montana (Bitterroot National Forest, Montana) 42:19

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Montana is known for its spectacular hiking trails and its residents frequent them often. In July 2007, an experienced hiker and her friend set off to hike a 4.5 mile trail she’d done many times. Her friend turned his back to take in the view but when he turned back around the woman was gone. It's been 18 years and her disappearance remains a myste…

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43. Haunted Parks: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington 31:37

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Mount Rainier National Park is a place of breathtaking glaciers, alpine meadows, and dense, moss-draped forests. It's one of the most visited parks in the Pacific Northwest—and one of the most mysterious. How haunted is one of the most mysterious national parks in the USA? Sources: https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/discovering-the-spooky-si…

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42. The Cryptids of Our National Parks Vol. 2 (USA) 30:53

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Our national parks are beautiful and contain many beautiful sights: from flowing rivers to snow capped mountain peaks to orange desertscapes. But do they also hold much more sinister sights that only few see while visiting? Tune in to hear our second episode about some of the cryptids of the U.S. National Parks. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

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41. Mysterious Death in Yosemite (Yosemite National Park, California) 35:42

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Yosemite is known for being a hot spot for missing hikers and strange disappearances. In fact, Yosemite National Park has a higher-than-average number of missing persons. But it has less frequent mysterious deaths. In 1979, one park employee vanished and her death is highly suspect and remains unsolved. Was her death accidental or was she a victim …