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Crime Off The Grid

Crime Off The Grid
Rainbow Family Of Living Light
Rainbow Gatherings
Domestic Violence
Law Enforcement
Yellowstone National Park
Appalachian Trail
National Parks
Local Communities
Drug Use
Counterculture
Sanitation Issues
Everglades
Crater Lake National Park
Pacific Crest Trail
Makayla
Adam Semjee
Laura Susan Ramsey
Robert Mountford Jr.
Don Nichols
Carrie Swinson

Crime Off the Grid is a podcast with true crime stories from our National Parks, National Forests, and other wild places. The hosts, Tara and Nancy, bring over 30 years of experience each working as law enforcement rangers in National Parks and National Forests (in Nancy's case). Our guests are rangers, investigators, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other first responders who have dedicated t... more

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From Yellowstone National Park… sometimes criminals visit our parks, sometimes they travel through our parks, and SOMETIMES, a murderer lives and works in our parks. But in this episode, Ranger Mike was THERE for it!!!

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In the remote Blue Hills of northwestern Wisconsin—an ancient, rugged landscape of dense forest, steep ridges, and checkerboarded public and private land—a confrontation between hunters on opening weekend of deer season spirals into one of the deadli... more

In March 2026, a quiet corner of southern Utah was shattered by an unthinkable crime. In this episode, we examine the murders of three women in remote Wayne County—including two hikers at the Cockscomb Trailhead along Scenic Byway 12—and the chilling... more

From the Pine Flats Campground of the Boise National Forest... Listen to Ranger Paul share a cautionary tale that emphasizes the saying, "watch out for the company you keep." A con man swindler made his way into the inner circle of the rangers and st... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Harden
Recently retired park ranger and special agent with the National Park Service
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Episode: Yellowstone NP; Ranger Tales with Mike
Paul Willard
Former US Forest Service employee with 30+ years of service; archaeologist, recreation manager, and district ranger
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Episode: Boise National Forest; Ranger Tales
Gary Moses
National award-winning veteran ranger with the National Park Service
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John Tillerson
Former park ranger and online influencer
parkrangerjohn.com
Episode: Ranger Tales: Park Ranger John
Kristin Smith
Former Park Ranger with extensive experience in law enforcement and currently a tax analyst at H&R Block
H&R Block
Episode: Yellowstone National Park; Ranger Tales: Not Above the Law
Butch Farabee
A seasoned park ranger with over 35 years in the National Park Service, former acting superintendent of Glacier National Park.
National Park Service
Episode: Ranger Tales; Yosemite: High Country Green Gold
Chris Cessna
Former ranger with extensive experience in National Parks and law enforcement
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Episode: Ranger Tales; Glen Canyon NRA
Nicole Snell
An award-winning international speaker, trainer, and self-defense expert passionate about empowering people.
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Episode: Safety in Wild Places with NICOLE SNELL
Mike Vanderbogert
Co-host of the Locations Unknown Podcast
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Episode: Crime Off the Grid Meets Locations Unknown

Hosts

Tara
Co-host of Crime Off The Grid; brings Ranger perspective with decades in law enforcement.
Nancy
Co-host of Crime Off The Grid; veteran ranger with extensive field and investigative experience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • Favorite podcast!

    Just found this podcast and I am bummed that my binge listening is over and I am all caught up.

    Thank you ladies! Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose Cottage
    United States19 days ago
  • Crime Off the Grid

    Wow! As a retired interp ranger and of wife of law enforcement ranger, I'm hooked on this podcast! So many stories! So much fellowship among rangers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ranger Anna
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best podcast

    This is my favourite podcast :) the hosts are so knowledgeable and I love the unique perspective and inside scoop from national parks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hhfydfutxurxx
    Canada3 months ago
  • Terrible Audio

    I can’t listen to this podcast because the audio quality is so bad. You have to turn up the volume to hear one host who barely registers. Then the other host talks and it is too loud. They also hit the microphone on occasion. I was excited about the subject matter, but can’t tolerate the terrible production quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    outtamyelement
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun and informative!

    I love this podcast! The hosts are awesome, super knowledgeable, and funny. Good mix of humor and spine tingling tales, and they cover cases I have literally never heard of. I usually prefer the true crime stories on podcasts like this, but the ranger tales are a fascinating behind the scenes peek and do a great job of breaking up the drama. Also as a solo female hiker, I love when they give tips on how to stay safe in the wild. I’ll never feel good about using a pit toilet again (ep 2)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    black_roses
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics are consistently engaging, offering fresh takes on wilderness crime and safety.
Production quality is sometimes inconsistent, with feedback on audio levels.
Many reviews highlight respect for victims and careful handling of sensitive cases.
The show is a reliable go-to for fans of true crime with an outdoors twist.
Listeners praise the hosts' knowledge and storytelling, and the insider ranger perspective.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ranger Tales: Park Ranger John
Q: Can you tell us a little more about parkrangerjohn.com?
John started the website as an outlet to write about his experiences and has published around a thousand articles, reaching over a million people yearly.
Glacier National Park; A Grizzly Attack on the Edge
Q: How were the victims rescued after the attack?
Rescuers used a helicopter to short haul the victims to safety due to the challenging terrain of the incident location.
Crime Off the Grid Meets Locations Unknown
Q: What are your thoughts on the intersection of true crime and the outdoors?
The hosts believe it creates a unique storytelling experience, tapping into the psychological aspects of survival and mystery.
Crime Off the Grid Meets Locations Unknown
Q: What made you want to start the podcast, Locations Unknown?
Mike and Joe initially started talking about people going missing while hiking and turned their interest into a podcast concept.
Ranger Tales; It's White in Them There Hills
Q: How did you provide assistance to get the sleds out to help the families get their property back?
Eric explains their decision to recover the stuck sleds to prevent further incidents and assist the individuals involved.

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A gripping true-crime series told through the lens of park rangers and first responders. Episodes blend on-scene reporting from wild places with professional insight from law enforcement professionals, highlighting officer safety, wildlife encounters, search-and-rescue efforts, and interagency cooperation. The hosts share decades of frontline experience, inviting guests who work in investigations, victim advocacy, and emergency response to shed light on cases that unfold off-grid and across national parks and forests. The show stands out for its insider perspective, respectful handling of victims, and a balanced mix of suspense, practical safety tips, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the field.

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1. Locations Unknown
2. National Park After Dark
3. Park Predators
4. Off the Trails
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Crime Off The Grid launched 3 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Mike Harden
2. Paul Willard
3. Gary Moses
4. John Tillerson
5. Kristin Smith
6. Butch Farabee
7. Chris Cessna
8. Nicole Snell

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