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In this episode, we’re going to be talking about Saguaro National Park. We'll explain how the park got its name, interesting things about the park, a mysterious missing persons case, a crazy/weird way to die, and a felonious plane crash. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy!
Sources:
Missing person: https://tucson.com/news/local/recreational-hiker-34-vanished-in-manning-camp-quest-in-1994/article_3d59d168-41ad-58bf-aedc-ab17dc2b09b3.html
Fun Facts: https://www.vacationraces.com/2023/06/28/4-fun-facts-about-saguaro-national-park/
https://morethanjustparks.com/saguaro-national-park-facts/#:~:text=Perhaps%20the%20most%20surprising%20of,Tucson%20between%20the%20two%20sections.
https://www.parkchasers.com/2019/10/15-surprising-things-we-learned-at-saguaro-national-park/
Incident reports:
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/sagu.htm
News:
https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/rabid-fox-attacks-hikers-saguaro-national-park/
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In this episode, we’re heading to one of the most stunning and mysterious places in Alaska—Kenai Fjords National Park. It’s a land of glaciers, rugged wilderness... and a few ghosts.
In this episode we discuss:
The Van Gilder Hotel: Ever wondered what it’s like to share a hotel with a ghost? Meet Fanny Guthrie Baum, the spectral resident of this historic spot, who’s said to make her presence known to guests. The Treacherous Mud Flats: These landscapes might look harmless, but they’ve claimed lives and left behind a spooky reputation. Could the spirits of those who were trapped still linger? The Ghost Forest: Imagine a forest frozen in time. This eerie reminder of the 1964 earthquake feels like stepping into another world—and it’s not just the trees that seem to be stuck there. Abandoned Cabins: There’s something unsettling about those old, empty cabins left behind by miners and trappers. Visitors say they can feel the energy of the past, and it’s not always friendly.If you love stories where history and the paranormal collide, you’re going to love this one.
Join the conversation:
Have you ever had a creepy encounter in the wilderness—or anywhere else? We'd love to hear your story! Share it with us on Instagram or shoot us an email at [email protected].
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Links:
https://puzzleboxhorror.com/encyclopedia-of-supernatural-horror/van-gilder-hotel/
https://www.hauntedrooms.com/alaska/haunted-places/haunted-hotels
https://www.nps.gov/anch/planyourvisit/avalanches-mudflats-and-bears-oh-my.htm
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83363890/adeana_kay-dickison
https://akfatal.net/Dickison.htm
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/illinois-man-mud-flat-alaska-death-b2344302.html
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/kefj.htm
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In this episode we explore the past and present of Kenai Fjords National Park. Once a pathway that aided in getting a cure across the state, now a beautiful park for all to see. Come listen with us as we go into interesting facts, cute creatures, and the story of two huskies who lead a challenging expedition.
Sources:
Oil spill and glacier incident: https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/kefj.htm https://npshistory.com/publications/kefj/exxon-valdez-20th-anniv.pdf
Mile marker 0: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/original-iditarod-trail-start-mile-0
Man dies from AlaskaPox: https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/02/14/man-died-alaskapox-last-month-heres-what-we-know-about-the-virus
https://time.com/6694518/what-is-alaskapox
Teen hiker dies from Cardic Arrest: https://www.homernews.com/news/boy-15-dies-after-going-into-cardiac-arrest-while-hiking-harding-icefield-trail/ https://www.kdll.org/tags/kenai-fjords-national-park
Glacier monitoring: https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/nature/glaciermonitoring.htm
Whale Boating accident: https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/kefj.htm
General Information: https://www.nationalparked.com/kenai-fjords#:~:text=Five%20Random%20Facts%20About%20Kenai,particularly%20popular%20to%20look%20for.
Unique Facts: https://morethanjustparks.com/kenai-fjords-national-park-facts/
Puffin Facts: https://mainecoastislands.org/puffin-facts/
Funny Tweets: https://cheezburger.com/22959621/23-tweets-from-our-witty-wildlife-experts-at-the-national-park-service-for-a-midday-mood-boost
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In this episode, things get spooky with the paranormal side of Badlands National Park. We get into the history, from the brutal conditions Native American tribes and settlers faced, which apparently stirred up some ghostly legends.
Then, we talk all about the haunted spots, like Cedar Pass Lodge, and dive into the infamous Banshee of the Badlands—a spirit with a mix of reputations, sometimes seen as a fierce protector, other times as a lost soul searching for her family. We’ll cover stories of eerie encounters, from sightings of the mysterious Woman in White to the stoic Lone Sentinel, who people swear they’ve seen guarding the landscape. And of course, we’ll share some tips on how to plan a visit to the Badlands if you’re curious about exploring the haunted and beautiful mysteries of the park for yourself.
https://www.cedarpasslodge.com/plan/history-of-badlands-national-park/
https://moonmausoleum.com/the-legend-of-the-badlands-banshee-haunting-the-prairie/
https://www.nps.gov/podcasts/tales-from-the-badlands.htm
https://trailofhighways.com/the-mystery-myths-of-the-badlands/
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/badl.htm
https://www.wall-badlands.com/news/article/whispers-in-the-wilderness-the-story-of-the-badlands-banshee-743/
https://www.southdakotamagazine.com/a-spirited-place
https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/ghosts/the-banshee-of-the-badlands
https://outdoorgearweb.com/campfire-tale-7-the-tale-of-the-banshee-of-the-badlands/
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Sources:
Facts:
https://softschools.com/facts/national_parks/badlands_national_park_facts/2861/
https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/story/14-surprising-facts-about-south-dakotas-black-hills-and-badlands
https://parkjunkie.com/parks/badlands/facts/
https://outdoors.com/things-you-didnt-know-badlands-national-park/
Stronghold District: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/aerial-gunnery-range.htm
https://www.nationalparked.com/badlands
https://www.thegreatestroadtrip.com/badlands-national-park
The Ghost Dance: https://parkjunkie.com/parks/badlands/facts/
Buffalo War: https://www.pbs.org/buffalowar/buffalo.html
Pig Dig: https://npshistory.com/publications/badl/brochures/pig-dig.pdf
Sue: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sue
https://npshistory.com/publications/badl/index.htm
https://morethanjustparks.com/badlands-national-park-facts/
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This episode we’re diving (pun intended) into the eerie and mysterious side of Crater Lake National Park. It’s got all the spooky vibes: curses, ghosts, missing people, and of course, Bigfoot.
Legend has it, ancient spirits of a god of the underworld named Lao, who brought some bad juju to the area. Apparently, some of that curse still lingers. Spoiler: Don’t anger ancient spirits.
The Crater Lake Lodge has its very own haunted happenings, including a little ghost girl who likes to roam the halls. And don’t forget about the Native American spirits who might just pop up to say hello. But, you know, in a spooky ghost way.
Wizard Island might just be haunted by the souls of those who died when Mount Mazama collapsed 7,000 years ago. Or maybe it’s Lao, still holding a grudge? Either way, Wizard Island isn’t just beautiful, it’s beautifully creepy!
What’s more unsettling than a haunted island? Silent zones! These areas around the lake supposedly cause people to disappear without a trace.
And finally, what spooky national park adventure would be complete without a Bigfoot sighting? There have been reports of Bigfoot making guest appearances around the lake. Maybe he’s just as confused about the silent zones as we are?
Sources:
https://ghostedtravel.com/crater-lake-lodge/
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/more-few-ghost-stories-swirl-about-crater-lake-national-park4821
https://locationsunknown.org/the-missing-list#google_vignette
https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/crater-lake-new-archives/2007-2/2007-07-3/
https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/crla.htm
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/crater-lake-0015402
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Welcome back to another episode of The Lesser known! Today we talk about how Crater Lake came to be, missing persons and weird disappearances, as well as oddities found within the park. Thanks for listening!
Sources:
NPS Deaths per year: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/mortality-data.htm
Compare parks to cities: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_area
https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/little-facts-about-crater-lake
https://thatoregonlife.com/2015/07/the-mysterious-deaths-of-crater-lake-national-park/
https://pcttrailsidereader.com/post/46921374871/deaths-at-crater-lake-national-park-a-morbid/embed
https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/crater-lake-new-archives/2007-2/2007-07-3/
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/the-secrets-of-crater-lake
https://craterlaketrust.org/science-and-discovery/
https://www.travelmedford.org/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-crater-lake-national-park-
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/crater-lake-s-secret-garden.htm
https://www.grunge.com/1479185/crater-lake-morbid-history/
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/oregon/sinister-story-crater-lake-or
https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/the-mysterious-depths-of-crater-lake-spooky-stories-rituals-and-suicides#:~:text=Mysterious%20Disappearances%20and%20Suicides,1947%2C%20when%20park%20visitor%20Mr.
Old man of the lake: https://www.odditycentral.com/tag/crater-lake#google_vignette
https://postcardhistory.net/2021/12/crater-lake-oregon-the-genesis-of-many-strange-and-unusual-tales/
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-americas/crater-lake-0015402
https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/crater-lake.htm
https://www.nationalparked.com/crater-lake
https://www.thetravel.com/amazing-facts-about-crater-lake/
https://morethanjustparks.com/crater-lake-facts/
https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/historyculture/index.htm
https://www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/crater-lake-national-park
https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/crater-lake.htm
https://www.google.com/search?q=are+there+any+fish+in+crater+lake&oq=are+there+any+fish+in+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgBEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTIHCAIQABiABDIMCAMQABgUGIcCGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAAGIAEMgcIBxAAGIAEMgcICBAAGIAEMgcICRAAGIAE0gEINDYxNGowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Let's take a trip to the paranormal side of Bryce Canyon…
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon has some activity that seems to be lingering from the past, a friendly hearth experience might make me enjoy a little haunting now and then.
The hoodoos just look like rock formations, but there may be more lurking behind the formations! Care to take a walk at night, yikes!
One of the more secluded Bryce Canyon destinations can have more excitement than you think. Fairyland Loop is full of beauty AND supernatural vibes.
Who is Ebenezer Bryce and why does he still hang out in the park over 100 yrs after his death?
Did you know the clear night sky might reveal more than just stars? Is this a cryptid story or something else? Let's find out!
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This week we go over Bryce Canyon National Park and it might surprise you that the name isn't all it's cracked up to be. We'll explore some interesting stories and facts associated with the park. Enjoy!
Sources:
Plane crash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Air_Lines_Flight_608
Basic info: https://www.nationalparked.com/bryce-canyon
NP by size: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list-of-us-national-parks-by-size/
Facts: https://www.brycecanyoncountry.com/weird-things-you-never-knew-about-bryce-canyon-national-park-part-1/
Incident report: https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/brca.htm#:~:text=Just%20before%20noon%20on%20December,expanded%20outwards%20by%20several%20inches.
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Today we'll be talking about more paranormal encounters in the Grand Canyon.
The Pioneer Cemetery in the Grand Canyon is reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the understanding or appreciation of the park - we're working on getting our time in!
The Colorado River is said to be haunted, with reports of a ghostly boat drifting at night and the spirits of two young boys who died in a car accident.
Havasu Falls is a sacred area believed to be inhabited by ancestors, and visitors have had some interesting encounters!
Cryptids, such as reptilian humanoids, are associated with conspiracy theories and claims of ancient civilizations in the Grand Canyon. Are you a believer?
Skinwalkers are a significant part of Navajo folklore and are believed to inhabit the Grand Canyon area. Eek!
The Grand Canyon Caverns, located near the park, have been investigated by Ghost Adventures and are rumored to be haunted. The caverns offer a unique experience for paranormal enthusiasts, with a hotel suite available for overnight stays. Would you stay?
Links:
PIONEER CEMETERY:
https://www.grandcanyon.org/
https://www.thecemeterydetective.com/pioneer-cemetery-grand-canyon-arizona/
https://roadadventures.com/a-haunted-graveyard-in-the-grand-canyon/
https://grcahistory.org/sites/south-rim/grand-canyon-cemetery/
COLORADO RIVER:
https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com/ghosts-of-the-grand-canyon-d-branning/
Cryptids:
https://www.si.edu/object/surprising-link-between-grand-canyon-and-ancient-egypt:yt_lFk6P6FxsJY
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Today we'll be taking a trip to the paranormal side of the Grand Canyon National Park, with this being one of the most visited national parks, you know there are so many lingering spirits too!
Native American beliefs attribute spiritual significance to the Grand Canyon, with stories of sacred sites and ancestral spirits.
Haunted locations in the park include the El Tovar Hotel, where the ghost of Fred Harvey is said to appear, and Phantom Ranch, where the spirits of a young Native American girl and a ranger named Reese Griffith are reported.
Various canyons along the South Rim, such as Transept Canyon and Hermit Canyon, are also believed to be haunted by ghostly figures.
Visitors and hikers have reported hearing voices, seeing apparitions, and experiencing unexplained phenomena in these haunted locations.
Come with us on this spooky adventure!
Links:
EL TOVAR HOTEL:
https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/el-tovar-hotel/
PHANTOM RANCH:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Ranch
PHANTOM RANCH:
https://grcahistory.org/sites/colorado-river-corridor/phantom-ranch/
EL TOVAR HOTEL:
TRANSEPT CANYON/TRAIL:
https://nationalparkobsessed.com/haunted-national-parks/
https://www.hauntedplaces.org/
SACRED CANYON:
https://nationalparkobsessed.com/haunted-national-parks/
SACRED CANYON:
https://listverse.com/2023/11/10/ten-tales-of-ghost-hauntings-in-u-s-national-parks/
CANYON JIM:
https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com/noaz-grand-canyon-ghost-stories/
https://wildernessexplorer.blog/2024/03/28/unveiling-the-haunting-mysteries-ghost-stories-of-the-grand-canyon/
Crash Canyon & Maricopa Canyon:
https://scaryhq.com/haunted-maricopa-point-grand-canyon-national-park-arizona/
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In part 3 we go over the canyon's age, fossils found within, quick facts, and of course what everyone’s been waiting for…the last theory of Bessie and Glen Hyde!
Thanks for joining us!
Sources:National Park strange rules: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/strange-national-park-rules
https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
20 things you didn't know about the Grand Canyon
YouTube · We're in the Rockies
13 minutes, 29 seconds
Oct 3, 2021
Quick facts and length of canyon: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
Rapids: https://www.advantagegrandcanyon.com/grand-canyon-rapids/#:~:text=Running%20for%20more%20than%20192,rapids%20in%20the%20Colorado%20River.
The Kolb brothers story: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/kolbconflict.htm
Bringing together the case of Bessie and Hyde: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Gila monster: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/gila-monster
Pink rattlesnake: https://grandcanyonhelicoptertour.net/grand-canyon-snakes-an-outline-of-the-rattlesnakes-in-the-park/
Rock Squirrel: https://www.animalia.bio/rock-squirrel
Planning your visit: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/which-rim-of-grand-canyon-is-best/
Grand Canyon West: https://grandcanyonwest.com/tickets/
Grand Canyon South: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/south-rim-planning/
Grand Canyon East:https://grandcanyon.com/planning/east-planning/things-to-do-in-grand-canyon-east-rim/
Grand Canyon North: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/north-rim-planning/things-to-do-north-rim/
Fossils and unconformity: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/8-facts-about-grand-canyon-you-never-knew
Interesting facts: https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
History: https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/grand-canyon
Missing persons: https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/10-most-mysterious-disappearances-in-national-parks
P3 quick facts: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
100 grand canyon facts and tips: https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/grand-canyon/2019/02/26/100-facts-about-arizona-grand-canyon-to-celebrate-the-national-parks-centennial/2714998002/
12 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/strange-things-discovered-at-the-grand-canyon/
25 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/odd-things-about-the-grand-canyon/
Is Bessie Geogie?: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Emerald Cove: https://azwonders.com/2020/10/29/how-to-plan-an-amazing-kayaking-and-camping-adventure-to-emerald-cove-and-willow-beach-on-the-colorado-river/
Kolb skeletons: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kolb_Skeleton
More facts: https://www.pinkadventuretours.com/blog/20-amazing-grand-canyon-facts
Fossils: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cliff-collapse-reveals-313-million-year-old-fossil-footprints-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm
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So in part 1 we talked about the history of Grand Canyon National Park and some statistics of the park such as how many visitors per year, deaths, and how many people go missing. In part 2 we’ll be talking about some of the more mysterious missing persons cases, the different animals found in the park including the most dangerous, and what each Rim has to offer. Enjoy!
Sources:
National Park strange rules: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/strange-national-park-rules
https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
20 things you didn't know about the Grand Canyon
YouTube · We're in the Rockies
13 minutes, 29 seconds
Oct 3, 2021
Quick facts and length of canyon: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
Rapids: https://www.advantagegrandcanyon.com/grand-canyon-rapids/#:~:text=Running%20for%20more%20than%20192,rapids%20in%20the%20Colorado%20River.
The Kolb brothers story: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/kolbconflict.htm
Bringing together the case of Bessie and Hyde: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Gila monster: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/gila-monster
Pink rattlesnake: https://grandcanyonhelicoptertour.net/grand-canyon-snakes-an-outline-of-the-rattlesnakes-in-the-park/
Rock Squirrel: https://www.animalia.bio/rock-squirrel
Planning your visit: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/which-rim-of-grand-canyon-is-best/
Grand Canyon West: https://grandcanyonwest.com/tickets/
Grand Canyon South: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/south-rim-planning/
Grand Canyon East:https://grandcanyon.com/planning/east-planning/things-to-do-in-grand-canyon-east-rim/
Grand Canyon North: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/north-rim-planning/things-to-do-north-rim/
Fossils and unconformity: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/8-facts-about-grand-canyon-you-never-knew
Interesting facts: https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
History: https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/grand-canyon
Missing persons: https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/10-most-mysterious-disappearances-in-national-parks
P3 quick facts: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
100 grand canyon facts and tips: https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/grand-canyon/2019/02/26/100-facts-about-arizona-grand-canyon-to-celebrate-the-national-parks-centennial/2714998002/
12 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/strange-things-discovered-at-the-grand-canyon/
25 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/odd-things-about-the-grand-canyon/
Is Bessie Geogie?: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Emerald Cove: https://azwonders.com/2020/10/29/how-to-plan-an-amazing-kayaking-and-camping-adventure-to-emerald-cove-and-willow-beach-on-the-colorado-river/
Kolb skeletons: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kolb_Skeleton
More facts: https://www.pinkadventuretours.com/blog/20-amazing-grand-canyon-facts
Fossils: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cliff-collapse-reveals-313-million-year-old-fossil-footprints-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm
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We are very excited to announce that we are going to make the Grand Canyon episode a 3 part episode just because there was so much history and mysteries.
So in this first episode we’ll start with the usual stuff like how big it is, deaths per year, things like that. Then we’ll jump into the History of it, including 2 crazy plane crashes that happened and end with a heart warming yet intense story of two brothers and their photography business.
Sources:
National Park strange rules: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/strange-national-park-rules
https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
20 things you didn't know about the Grand Canyon
Quick facts and length of canyon: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
Rapids: https://www.advantagegrandcanyon.com/grand-canyon-rapids/#:~:text=Running%20for%20more%20than%20192,rapids%20in%20the%20Colorado%20River.
The Kolb brothers story: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/kolbconflict.htm
Bringing together the case of Bessie and Hyde: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Gila monster: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/gila-monster
Pink rattlesnake: https://grandcanyonhelicoptertour.net/grand-canyon-snakes-an-outline-of-the-rattlesnakes-in-the-park/
Rock Squirrel: https://www.animalia.bio/rock-squirrel
Planning your visit: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/which-rim-of-grand-canyon-is-best/
Grand Canyon West: https://grandcanyonwest.com/tickets/
Grand Canyon South: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/south-rim-planning/
Grand Canyon East:https://grandcanyon.com/planning/east-planning/things-to-do-in-grand-canyon-east-rim/
Grand Canyon North: https://grandcanyon.com/planning/north-rim-planning/things-to-do-north-rim/
Fossils and unconformity: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/8-facts-about-grand-canyon-you-never-knew
Interesting facts: https://morethanjustparks.com/grand-canyon-facts/
History: https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/grand-canyon
Missing persons: https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/10-most-mysterious-disappearances-in-national-parks
P3 quick facts: https://explorethecanyon.com/grand-canyon-facts/
100 grand canyon facts and tips: https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/grand-canyon/2019/02/26/100-facts-about-arizona-grand-canyon-to-celebrate-the-national-parks-centennial/2714998002/
12 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/strange-things-discovered-at-the-grand-canyon/
25 facts: https://www.thetravel.com/odd-things-about-the-grand-canyon/
Is Bessie Geogie?: https://library.nau.edu/speccoll/exhibits/grand-canyon-100/index.php/hyde/#:~:text=Bones%20were%20found%20in%20the,the%20time%20of%20her%20death.
Emerald Cove: https://azwonders.com/2020/10/29/how-to-plan-an-amazing-kayaking-and-camping-adventure-to-emerald-cove-and-willow-beach-on-the-colorado-river/
Kolb skeletons: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kolb_Skeleton
More facts: https://www.pinkadventuretours.com/blog/20-amazing-grand-canyon-facts
Fossils: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/cliff-collapse-reveals-313-million-year-old-fossil-footprints-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm
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Let's check out the paranormal side of Voyageurs National Park!
We'll be talking about the theory of why there's ALWAYS a lady in white;
The haunted Kettle Falls Hotel and why you don't EVER want to show up at midnight;
A hard working caretaker, living his best "after" life in Forest Hill Cemetery;
Ghostly islands with paranormal sightings from the past AND creatures hiding in the thick brush;
Historic miners still searching for a way out of the catastrophic cave-in;
And as always, a cryptid, this lake monster seems pretty real to me!
If you have any interesting National Park stories or experiences, let us know at thelesserknownpod.com
Links:
Good info on voyageurs national park:
https://npshistory.com/publications/voya/newspaper/2003-2004.pdf
Kettle Falls Hotel - book a room!
https://www.kettlefallshotel.com/
Kettle Falls Ghost Story:
https://www.voyageurs.org/news/2019/10/30/a-kettle-falls-ghost-story-for-halloween
Kettle Falls:
https://hitrecord.org/records/1822432
Park stuff:
https://chasingadvntr.com/voyageurs-national-park-map/
Ghost Hunters, Season 9; Episode 12
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Summary
Voyageurs National Park, located in Minnesota, was established in 1975 and is home to the Chippewa or Ojibwe people. The park's lakes and waterways were important for fur trading between the French and Indigenous populations. The park was named after the French Canadian voyagers who paddled long distances to trade furs. The abandoned gold mines in the park were operational from 1893 to 1898 during the Rainy Lake Gold Rush. The park also features ice caves near Lake Superior, a mysterious waterfall called Devil's Kettle, a floating post office, and sightings of a rare white moose. The park is designated as a dark sky sanctuary, making it ideal for stargazing.
Takeaways
Voyageurs National Park has a rich history of fur trading between the French and Indigenous populations.
The park features abandoned gold mines from the Rainy Lake Gold Rush.
Visitors can explore ice caves near Lake Superior and witness the mysterious Devil's Kettle waterfall.
The park is home to a floating post office and occasional sightings of a rare white moose.
Voyageurs National Park is designated as a dark sky sanctuary, offering excellent stargazing opportunities.
Sources
https://thetravelingwildflower.com/voyageursnationalpark/
https://npshistory.com/publications/voya/index.htm
https://silverlight.store/posts/voyageurs-national-park/
https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list-of-us-national-parks-by-size/
How many deaths a year: https://www.wnct.com/travel/the-most-dangerous-u-s-national-parks/
Link to campsites and hikes: https://silverlight.store/posts/voyageurs-national-park/
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Come explore the paranormal side of the U.S. Virgin Islands with us!
We’ll discuss the eerie happenings at The Buccaneer Hotel on St. Croix, where restless pirate spirits and a heartbroken lady in white roam.
Next we'll venture over to Bluebeard’s Castle in St. Thomas to uncover the haunted history of Bluebeard and his ghostly wives. Why so many wives?
Then, we’ll hike the haunted trails of the Annaberg Plantation and Cinnamon Bay, where the whispers of the past echo through the ruins. We’ll even visit the spooky Old Danish Cemetery, where mysterious lights and ghostly figures live on forever!
And of course, no episode would be complete without a cryptid! We’ll share the chilling tales of the Lou Garu, the werewolf of St. Thomas.
Links:
Cinnamon Bay Stuff:
https://seestjohn.com/cinnamon-bay-trail/
Camp Cinnamon Bay:
https://www.cinnamonbayvi.com/
Paranormal Stuff:
https://stjohnhistoricalsociety.org/vol-ix-no-2-october-2007-jumbies-and-werewolves-by-robin-swank-with-the-assistance-of-several-other-unnamed-ghoulish-board-members/
Haunted Places in St. John
https://www.islandluxuryvi.com/post/haunted-places-in-the-virgin-islands
Jumbie Beach
https://onislandtimes.com/spotlight-on-jumbie-beach/
More Jumbie Stuff:
https://newsofstjohn.com/jaywalk-with-jumbies-cruz-bay-ghost-walk-set-to-debut/
Ghost stories:
https://www.yourghoststories.com/ghost-stories-countries.php?country=VI&page=1
Bluebeard's Castle (you can stay here)
https://www.bluebeards-castle.com/
Haunted Stuff in the Virgin Islands
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/haunted-history-tour-fl-estate/
Werewolf:
book, recaptured in St John Backtime, Desmond Holdridge
I’m doing the
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Welcome to another episode of the Lesser Known where we explore some of the most common places that are riddled with lesser known spots, facts, and hauntings within.
In this episode we go over how the U.S. Virgin Island came under U.S. rule including the generous donation made by a Billionaire who frequented the Islands. We'll also talk about unique things found within the park such as:
1. Biobays
2. Disappearing Planes
3. Unexplained Underwater Noises
4. And 5 Things you didn't know about the IslandsWe appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy it!
Sources:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/blackbeard-s-castle
https://chatgpt.com/c/9ee2709a-a995-4544-b846-ba816eaef5cd
https://www.nationalparked.com/virgin-islands
https://morethanjustparks.com/virgin-islands-national-park-facts/
https://stormypirates.com/blog/virgin-island-fun-facts/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2021/02/02/americas-most-dangerous-national-parks/
https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/479601/the-relationship-between-the-united-states-puerto-rico-and-the-us-virgin-islands/
https://www.nps.gov/viis/learn/nature/geologic-activity.htm
https://newverest.com/blogs/newverest-blog/7-bermuda-triangle-mysteries-youll-never-know-the-truth-about
https://www.virginkayaktours.com/post/bioluminescent-bay-st-croix-usvi#:~:text=Exploring%20the%20bioluminescent%20bay%20in,living%20organisms%20in%20the%20water.
https://www.livescience.com/mysterious-blue-goo-deep-sea
https://vacationvi.com/10-surprising-facts-about-the-usvi-that-you-didnt-know/
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Today we're exploring the paranormal side of Shenandoah National Park.
If you're looking for a haunted place to stay, I've got just the place! Skyland Resort is full of interesting paranormal encounters. Or you can stay right on Corbin Cabin Trail, where Mrs. Corbin is sure to make her presence know to you - EEK.
And for all you hikers that like a little extra spookiness, the old civil war trails are lined with abandoned cemeteries and settlements - the perfect recipe for those still looking to live their best life, even in death.
Cryptids in Shenandoah? Definitely! I'll be talking about the mysterious Wampus Cat - guardian or villain? I'll let you decide.
LINKS:
Shenandoah History:
https://www.snptrust.org/about-us/mission-history/shenandoah-history/#:~:text=When%20Congress%20established%20Shenandoah%20National,Civilian%20Conservation%20Corps%20(CCC).
The Skyland Resort:
https://www.goshenandoah.com/lodging/skyland/skyland-map
Civil War Connection (NPS):
https://www.nps.gov/articles/shenandoah-civil-war-connection.htm
Lunar Paranormal Investigations (EVP Work):
https://lunarparanormalvirginia.com/
Bolen Cemetery (Find a Grave)
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2214992/bolen-cemetery
Wampus Cat:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wampus-cat
Wampus Cat:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wampus-cat.htm
Haunted Hikes:
https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/hiking/haunted-hikes-spooky-cemetery-strolls-in-southern-national-parks/
Rent the Haunted Corbin Cabin
https://www.patc.net/
The Park Ranger Story, by Lilith Dread
Park Ranger REVEALS Shenandoah National Park's DARKEST SECRETS
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In this episode, we explore the lesser known history of Shenandoah National Park along with lesser known facts about the popular trail that lies within it.
Sources:
https://blog.allentate.com/blue-ridge-geology/
https://www.whitecrowtours.com/white-crow-notes/10-facts-about-shenandoah-national-park
https://listverse.com/2023/03/12/10-missing-persons-cases-around-shenandoah-national-park/ - disappearances
https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2017/11/18/where-bobby-fitzgerald/877282001/
https://www.liveawilderlife.com/fun-facts-about-shenandoah-national-park/
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