National Park After Dark

Audioboom Studios

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for the wilderness and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks and explore these treasured places in a whole new way - because behind the iconic arches and towering trees lie layered histories, grisly encounters, extraordinary stories of survival, tragic ends and so much more. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for protecting our planet’s wild places, they hope the show will inspire listeners to lace up their own hiking boots and take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of their own.

  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    The Murder of Bianca Rudolph: Kafue National Park

    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 had much more to hide than met the eye.


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    20 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Acadia National Park, Just Skip It! ft. Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet

    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.

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    13 April 2026, 4:00 am
  • 45 minutes 47 seconds
    Trail Tales 91

    Today’s stories include silent fury, collecting clouds, Titanic misses, cougar snacks, haunted Maine, and late night cheesy bread. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!

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    9 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    The Bravest Little Dog in Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park

    In the summer of 1880, John Muir set out to explore the icy wilderness of what is now Glacier Bay National Park. Traveling by canoe with a missionary and Tlingit guides, he reluctantly allowed a small black dog named Stickeen to join the expedition. At first, Muir dismissed the dog as a useless companion. However, when a violent storm trapped the two of them on Brady Glacier, surrounded by deep crevasses and failing daylight, Stickeen revealed a courage Muir could not ignore, forever reshaping how he understood the minds of animals.


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    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page!

    Thank you to this week’s partners!

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    6 April 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    The Questionable Death of Duncan MacPherson: Stubai Alps

    In August of 1989, 23 year-old Duncan MacPherson vanished from a ski resort in Austria. His parents relentlessly and fruitlessly sought answers for 14 years, until 2003 when a melting glacier revealed Duncan’s remains. What they thought would be the answer to the question that haunted them for decades, turned out to be just the beginning of another heart-wrenching search for answers. Was Duncan the victim of a tragic accident, or was he murdered?


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    Sources:

    Book: Cold a Long Time by John Leake

    Video: Fifth Estate Documentary


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    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    30 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Trail Tales 90 ft. Rangers of the Lost Park

    Today’s stories all have a theme - rangers! We are joined by former US Forest Service field ranger Liz Crandall to chat between the tales about the current state of public lands, what challenges they are facing - and more importantly, how we can help and keep hope alive.

    Rangers of the Lost Park: Instagram

    Rangers of the Lost Park: Website

    Get involved with Conservation Lands Foundation: Here

    Resistance Rangers Instagram

    Take Action for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

    Take Action to Save the Boundary Waters

    Take Action for Big Bend


    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    26 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    A Deadly Uprising: Manzanar National Historic Site

    During World War II, the United States government rounded up over 120,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens, and sent them to remote incarceration camps across the western United States for suspected disloyalty. One of those camps was Manzanar, located in the harsh desert of eastern California. When a popular community leader was arrested without explanation, thousands of incarcerated residents gathered in protest, sparking what we now know as the Manzanar Uprising, which left two people dead and changed the course of history.


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    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    23 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    A Sit Down With a Psychic

    Today’s episode is unlike any other we have done before! We will be speaking to Alissa Smith Moore, an evidential medium and spiritual intuitive. She answers your questions about her gift, what she has learned on her journey and how we can all connect to our loved ones - who never quite leave us.

    Alissa’s Website 
    Alissa’s Social Media

    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    16 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Trail Tales 89

    Today’s stories include survival of the fittest, mistaken identities, mythical rangers, badass advocates and legendary names. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!

    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

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    12 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Killed for a Kiss: Appalachian Trail

    In May of 1988 a young couple set out for a weekend of alone time in the woods, but only one would make it out alive. After being viciously gunned down at their campsite off the Appalachian Trail in a heinous act of violence fueled by hate, Claudia Brenner struggled to survive, but ultimately went on to share their story, and went on to become a fierce advocate for LBGTQ safety and justice.


    Documentary: In the Hollow

    Books: Eight Bullets: One Woman's Story of Surviving Anti-Gay Violence

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    For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:

    Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdark
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    Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page!


    Thank you to this week’s partners!

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    Coyuchi: Get 15% off your first order when you visit http://Coyuchi.com/NPAD

    IQ Bar: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.

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    9 March 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 minute 25 seconds
    National Park After Dark Trailer
    Welcome to National Park After Dark. Join us every week as we explore the dark side of our beloved National Parks.

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    3 March 2026, 4:15 pm
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