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Crime Off The Grid

Crime Off The Grid
Yellowstone National Park
Domestic Violence
National Park Service
Yosemite National Park
Law Enforcement
Stalking
Glacier National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
FBI
Murder
Child Abuse
True Crime
Shenandoah National Park
Oconee National Forest
Ozark National Scenic Riverway
Bear Attacks
US Forest Service
National Parks
California
Law Enforcement Training

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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This month's news covers several resource crimes, PLUS... is there a serial killer in Michigan? And there may be a very large Christmas tree coming through your town on its way to the Capital.

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At Oregon’s beautiful Oswald West State Park, a routine morning of maintenance work turned into a horrifying act of violence. On April 28, 1999, two unarmed Oregon State Park Rangers were abducted at gunpoint and led deep into the forest. The gunman ... more

This is the last of our Spooky Season episodes! We're sharing two true and spooky stories from Yellowstone along with a couple of our own creepy stories. Have a fun and safe Halloween!

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We asked you listneners to send us some spooky stories this season, and you did! This episode we share the story of the Wailing Woman from Grand Canyon, the Lady in Black from Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, and truely strange and myst... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Bytner
Retired National Park Ranger with more than 32 years of service and author
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Episode: Ranger Tales (of the Spooky Kind) with Ranger Bruce
Tara Ross
Creator and co-host of Crime Off The Grid
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Kevin Grange
Award-winning author, firefighter, paramedic, and all-hazards writer; Ranger paramedic in Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Teton
Author, EMS professional
Episode: Ranger Tales; Wild Rescues with Kevin Grange
Keith Gad
National Park Service Ranger, law enforcement specialist (retired 2023)
National Park Service
Episode: Ranger Vault: Yellowstone National Park - The Fugitives Final Crossing
Alice Seebecker
longtime ranger, guest on Ranger Tales edition
Former National Park/Forest Ranger
Episode: From the Ranger Vault: Crater Lake National Park - KABOOM!
Brian Fields
Retired federal law enforcement officer with extensive NPS/USFS background
Former federal law enforcement, US Forest Service
Episode: RANGER TALES; Arapaho & Roosevelt NF Pawnee Nat'l Grasslands
Robert Lester
Former park ranger; deputy undersheriff; bear-focused wildlife program experience
Yellowstone area law enforcement
Episode: Ranger Tales; Yellowstone's Bob the Bear
Loren Good
Former ranger with 30+ years of law enforcement experience in wild places
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Episode: From the Ranger Vault- Henry's Fork of the Snake River: The Crisco Kid
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

Hosts

Tara
Host with extensive ranger experience and co-hosting duties; often leads discussions and interviews.
Nancy
Co-host with ranger background; frequently co-leads episodes and contributes investigative context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 284 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 States8 months 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 States8 months 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
    Canada10 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

The show's hosts are described as knowledgeable, engaging, and personable
Fans highlight guest value and the hosts' ability to humanize crime cases in wild places
Listeners praise authentic ranger perspectives and deep knowledge of the field
Many appreciate the mix of case storytelling with practical safety tips and training insights
Some listeners note audio production quality varies across episodes

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ranger Tales (of the Spooky Kind) with Ranger Bruce
Q: Bruce, where should people go to buy your book?
Bytner recommends asking a local independent bookstore to order it, or buying it through Amazon or other online bookstores.
Ranger Tales (of the Spooky Kind) with Ranger Bruce
Q: What did he die from? What did the ghost, Mr. Ridgely, what did he die from?
Bytner says it is difficult to say which Ridgely the stories concern because many members of the extended family died at the house.
Ranger Tales; Wild Rescues with Kevin Grange
Q: Can you share a memorable rescue and what you learned from it?
A multi-state handoff in Yellowstone where care moved across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho; it highlighted the importance of coordination, adapting to weather, and using all available assets to save a life.
Ranger Tales; Wild Rescues with Kevin Grange
Q: What makes wilderness EMS different from urban EMS in terms of challenges and timing?
Long transport times, environmental factors, and the need to manage limited resources require improvisation and delegation to specialized teams, with a focus on early definitive care and flexible planning for helicopter or fixed-wing support.
Ranger Tales; Wild Rescues with Kevin Grange
Q: How did you first realize there were paramedics in the National Parks and how did you end up merging medicine with the outdoors?
I grew up in New Hampshire, trained as an EMT and paramedic, and after a trip to Yosemite where I saw an ambulance, I realized there were park medics; I pursued summer paramedic positions in major parks to blend medicine with the outdoors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Off The Grid

What is Crime Off The Grid about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two seasoned rangers host a true-crime focused show set in national parks, forests, and other wild places. The conversations blend ranger tales, case-by-case investigations, and practical safety and field-work insights, often featuring guest experts such as fellow rangers, investigators, prosecutors, and victim advocates. Production centers on first-hand experiences from off-grid environments, inter-agency coordination, and the realities of law enforcement in expansive, remote landscapes, with periodic newsroom-style roundups that connect recent incidents to safety tips and policy context. The format stands out for its inside access to ranger life, detailed on-scene recaps, and a strong emphasis on training, victim support, and public aware... more

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1. Bruce Bytner
2. Tara Ross
3. Kevin Grange
4. Keith Gad
5. Alice Seebecker
6. Brian Fields
7. Robert Lester
8. Loren Good

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