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National Park After Dark

National Park After Dark
National Parks
True Crime
National Park Service
Ghost Stories
Yosemite National Park
World War II
Alaska
Wildlife Conservation
Grand Canyon
Death
Hiking
Survival
Theodore Roosevelt
Sequoia National Park
Outdoor Adventures
Mann Gulch Fire
Climbing
André Arctic Balloon Expedition
North Pole
Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for protecting our planet’s wild places, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild and create meaningf... more

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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, bi... more

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 h... more

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! V... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Crandall
Former US Forest Service field ranger; public lands advocate; host of Rangers of the Lost Park
Conservation Lands Foundation / Rangers of the Lost Park
Episode: Trail Tales 90 ft. Rangers of the Lost Park
Alissa Smith Moore
Evidential medium and spiritual intuitive
Independent practitioner
Episode: A Sit Down With a Psychic
Mike Bauer
Retired Captain, LA Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Introducing Valley of Shadows: The Devil’s Punchbowl
Hayley Fox
Investigative Journalist
Episode: Introducing Valley of Shadows: The Devil’s Punchbowl
Betsy Shepherd
Investigative Journalist
Episode: Introducing Valley of Shadows: The Devil’s Punchbowl
Sabrina Deana-Roga
Co-host of Crimes Of, known for Two Girls One Ghost
Crime House Studios
Episode: Introducing: CRIMES OF...
Kaelyn Moore
Host of Heart Starts Pounding, focusing on horrors and mysteries.
Heart Starts Pounding
Episode: National Park After Dark X Heart Starts Pounding
Dylan Thuras
Co-founder and creative director of Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura
Episode: Our Weird and Wonderful World ft. Dylan Thuros
Justin Yoder
Founder of LGBTQ Outdoors
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Episode: The Uprising ft. LGBTQ Outdoors: Stonewall National Monument

Hosts

Danielle
Co-host who engages in outdoor storytelling and park-focused narratives.
Cassie
Co-host who co-leads discussions, adds conversational energy and park insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 21.5k ratings
  • A Podcast Deteriorating

    I feel like I used to enjoy the podcast more, but as the episodes progress, it’s felt more focused on their own chats, personal stories between the cohosts, and preaching about their political views, not about the actual theme or story that the episode is supposedly based on.

    Notably, there was a semi-recent episode based on Buffalo Bill’s burial legend told by Danielle. The commentary was copied word for word from an online source and uncredited, showing the carelessness of the hosts as they pu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JonTheMoron
    United States23 days ago
  • A fresh way to look at National Parks

    I have spent my life loving the national parks and stumbled on this podcast. This podcast is entertaining, the two hosts are fun to listen to. I definitely recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Telle Whitney
    United States24 days ago
  • I LOVE everything about this podcast. It's the perfect combination!! Especially when theres an unexpected twist! Danielle and Cassie are like catching up with friends who really get me.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Lisa Michelle
    24 days ago
  • Don’t want to hear your politics

    I was a faithful listener but you lost me when you got on your soapbox about Minnesota and Ice. People are tired of being preached at.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mhoat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Duncan MacPherson episode

    While the story presented was interesting and terribly sad, having to listen to the hosts lust after the victim and then immediately switch into talking about their nails after this incredibly sad story felt really disturbing and off. A bit more sensitivity to the story and the subject matter is needed. Once the actual story had wrapped up, I do not think any further commentary about the hosts lives was needed. What happened felt disrespectful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    trying to time
    Canadaa month ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise banter and show depth on park history and ethics.
Guests and stories are appreciated for conservation and accessibility angles.
Some episodes spark debate about political topics—viewpoints vary widely.
Engaging mix of outdoors and true crime earns loyal fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#40
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#59
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#105
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#242
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#45
Argentina/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#62
Chile/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trail Tales 92 ft. National Park Trust
Q: Where can listeners find information to join these programs or donate to support them?
Listeners are directed to parktrust.org (and related references to parktrust branding and tree logo) for information, donating options, and program specifics like grants and sponsorships.
Trail Tales 92 ft. National Park Trust
Q: What is Kids to Parks Day and how can people participate?
The hosts describe Kids to Parks Day as a national day of outdoor play on the third Saturday in May, with activities hosted by parks, nature centers, and schools; they encourage families to find local events and to share experiences on social media.
Murder or Kidnapping in a Gateway Town: New River Gorge National Park
Q: What do you think happened to the Sodder children?
It's hard to say, but many believe they may have been kidnapped given the evidence lacking around their presumed deaths.
The Morbidly Curious Book Club x NPAD
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you started The Morbidly Curious Book Club?
It was right after COVID. I was one of those people that took up reading when I was just sitting in my apartment.
Never. Give. Up: Angeles National Forest
Q: What were some of the key lessons that Norman learned from his father?
Norman learned to face fear head-on and the importance of perseverance.

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Listeners tune in for engaging outdoor storytelling that blends nature lore, historical park events, and true crime elements set against public lands. Episodes skew toward adventure misadventures, conservation themes, and the darker side of national parks, often pairing vivid travel tales with reflections on safety, accessibility, and ethics in storytelling. A standout dynamic is the banter between two clearly passionate hosts who value curiosity, humor, and responsible exploration, making darker histories feel approachable rather than sensational. The show likely appeals to outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and true-crime fans who want thoughtful context, practical safety takeaways, and inspiring calls to protect wild places.

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2. Alissa Smith Moore
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5. Betsy Shepherd
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7. Kaelyn Moore
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