
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 457 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Today’s stories include spooky sleuths, tentacle bunnies, satisfying curses, bully grouse, and shaming monkey owners. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!
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In the fall of 1996, 43 year old Sheila Kearns had just finished her first summer season working in Mount Rainier and was excited to begin a winter season in the park she had grown to love. When she failed to show up for work at the National Park Inn... more
Mount Washington became the location of one of the deadliest accidents in American Railroad history in 1967. Home to the world's first Cog Railway, a routine descent turned catastrophic when the locomotive left the tracks, sending a passenger car ful... more
Today’s stories include cold camping, hot cowboys, haunted first dates, high evacuations, bathroom ghosts, and a bad night in the Badlands. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!
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I’ve been listening to NPAD from the beginning. I was one of those skeptics that wanted to steer clear of podcasts and their annoying hosts. But, I gave in due to the subject matter, national parks! I was immediately hooked but not only because of the subject matter, but because of Cassie and Danielle. These silly and sometimes cynical (I see you Danielle) besties roped me in and it was like I was never protesting podcasts to begin with. Now I tell all my friends and family to listen to my girl... more
Hey girls I love your show and listen to you all the time I know that it’s not a national park but could you do an episode on Steven Erwin (I don’t know if I am spelling his name correctly) and his kids now
Such an incredible show! The premise, the storytelling, the banter, the topics, the heart. I love it, thank you for your incredible work.
Stopped listening after they kept referring to the Pisgah National Forest as the ‘national park’ or just ‘park’. Anyone with a basic understanding of public lands, let alone these hosts, would know better. Credibility out the door…
Oh my heavens what a brilliant pair of a great mix of stories. I have just stood in the barn washing the horse in tears at the Wolves story 06 rip. My goodness what a sin. I will likely never be graced to get to America but I know what I would be doing if I could!
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Two hosts weave true-crime, history, and nature into engaging, story-driven explorations of public lands. Across episodes, the pair often centers victim-focused storytelling, park history, and conservation angles, while sprinkling humor and personal banter that builds a welcoming community for outdoor enthusiasts. Notable is a consistent emphasis on advocacy—inspiring listeners to care for wild places and take action—paired with collaborations and occasional cross-promotion with partner organizations. The show stands out for blending dark narratives with educational context and a relatable, diy-podcast vibe that appeals to both crime/story fans and nature lovers looking for practical park insights and inspiration.
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