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National Park After Dark

Danielle LaRock & Cassandra Yahnian
National Parks
True Crime
National Park Service
Ghost Stories
World War II
Yellowstone National Park
Wildlife Conservation
Grand Canyon
Alaska
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiking
Survival
Mann Gulch Fire
André Arctic Balloon Expedition
North Pole
Sequoia National Park
Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Glacier National Park
Battle Of Antietam
Randy Morgenson

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 utilizing storytelling as a form of environmental stewardship, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of the... more

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Recent Guests

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Justin Yoder
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Episode: Trail Tales 96 ft. LGBTQ Outdoors
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Hosts

Danielle
Co-host, national park storyteller and driver of the show's outdoor history and true-crime narratives
Cassie
Co-host, storyteller and interviewer with a focus on park lore, history, and audience storytelling segments

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22.4k ratings
  • Ty Cassandra and Danielle

    This pod is the best and I’ve been listening for a long time Tysm totally recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacklynLSL
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love you, BUT please be aware…

    Hey ladies, longtime listener and fan here, and I always enjoy listening, but today I was very disappointed to hear your praise for Ashley Flowers and Audio Chuck/Crime Junkie in general. Respectfully, I would highly advise you do some research into the systemic issues at audio chuck and how Ashley treats her employees, as well as the fact that crime junkie has stolen content from other podcasts. Namely, they have taken extremely niche and hard earned research that @locationsunknown_ obtained a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hezawrad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Surprisingly interesting

    I love the outdoors and national parks and I’m actually in college studying to become a Park ranger and I had been looking for at least a somewhat park themed podcast to listen to while at work. And I enjoy this one quite a bit although I vastly disagree with the hosts liberal political views, they keep those views to a minimum and I can easily just skip over those few small parts and still enjoy and appreciate the stories they tell. And I’m appreciative of our shared passion for nature!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mason bk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Commander Obvious

    Cassie is ok when she reads a script but her ad libs and goofball laugh make me cringe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EmLeFay
    United Statesa month ago
  • “Supposably” and script voice

    I want to like this podcast more than I do. It’s hard to keep yourself in the story with the tone of voice reading from a script. Also - “supposably” 😭😭😭

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cazootle
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans highlight community feel and banter as strengths.
Overall sentiment emphasizes engaging narratives and deep park lore.
Listeners praise well-researched storytelling and strong host chemistry.
Some reviews note perceived bias in regional park coverage and request broader subject balance.
Critiques often call for tighter fact-checking and topic focus.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#35
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#185
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#240
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#64
United Arab Emirates/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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The show blends true-crime, history, and outdoor storytelling to explore darker narratives around public lands, often weaving archival details with personal experiences from hosts and guests. Episodes frequently cover haunted or mysterious park lore, high-stakes survival tales, and investigations into park-related incidents, all while highlighting environmental stewardship and responsible exploration. A standout element is the banter between two longtime hosts who balance empathy with curiosity, creating a welcoming, community-driven vibe that attracts listeners who enjoy well-researched storytelling, park history, and spine-tingling outdoor tales.

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7. Alissa Smith Moore
8. Mike Bauer

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