The Lesser Known Pod Ashlee and Liz

Welcome back to another episode of The Lesser Known.

Today we dive into the lesser-known history of what makes the Channel Islands National Park unique. Come with us to discover unique species of plants and animals, the history of the park, and mysterious plane and ship crashes.


Sources:

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=ANACAPA_ISLAND_CHAIN_OF_TITLE_AND_LEASE_HOLDERS

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/torrey-pines-santa-rosa-island

Ten Fun Facts about Channel Islands National Park (visitventuraca.com)

Channel Island National Park Info and 7 Fun Wildlife Facts (visitventuraca.com)

13 SURPRISING Channel Islands National Park Facts (Guide) (morethanjustparks.com)

Uncovering the Channel Islands’ Unique Histories - The Santa Barbara Independent

California's Little Known Channel Islands | Proceedings - March 1944 Vol. 70/3/493 (usni.org)

https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/stories/5-reasons-to-visit-channel-islands-national-park

https://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/nature/island-fox.htm

​​https://foothilldragonpress.org/280629/a-latest/bioluminescence-wonders-of-the-bright-blue-ocean/

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=Portal:Movies

Hey guys!

 

In today's episode, we're talking about the supernatural mysteries of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where ancient myths, legends, and ghost stories linger from centuries past.

 

First, let's cozy up at the Volcano House, where a spirit guardian awaits!

 

Help us ponder the interesting persona of Pele, the fiery goddess— a youthful beauty or cigarette hoarder?

 

Ever heard of the Night Marchers? I, for one, wouldn't stick around to find out - RUN!

 

Finally, let's explore the eerie darkness of the Lava Tubes -  are you really alone? Maybe, maybe not!

Links:

 

"Stuff You Should Know" Podcast - Night Marchers Episode

 

"Spirits" podcast - Night Marchers Episode

 

Mysteries of Hawaii - Lopaka Kapanui

https://www.youtube.com/@MysteriesofHawaii

 

Examples of letters sent back to Hawaii

https://www.volcanogallery.com/lavarockIV.htm

 

Night Marchers

https://www.to-hawaii.com/legends/night-marchers.php

 

Night Marchers and Real Stories

https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/hawaiis-most-haunted/night-marchers

 

Volcano House:

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/historyculture/volcano-house.htm#:~:text=1868%20newspaper%20advertisement%20for%20Volcano,summit%20of%20K%C4%ABlauea%20since%201846.

 

Lava Tubes

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/lava-tubes.htm

 

Legend of Pele

https://www.nps.gov/articles/holo-mai-pele.htm

 

Ghost story

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/haunted-hawaii-my-personal-experience-with-the-supernatural-and-the-unexplained/

Welcome back to another episode of the Lesser Known!

In today's episode we go over the unique qualities of Volcanoes National Park including:

- Benefits of the volcanoes that might surprise you

- Lesser traveled trails and lava tubes

- Species of plants and animals only found in HI

- Cursed stones and flowers

If you don't know, now you know! See you next week :)

Sources:

https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Glowworm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/search?q=hawaii+volcanoes+national+park&lat=19.893871736916847&lng=-155.74625899999998&page=3

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/lanai-cathedrals-hawaii-waters-scuba-18266983.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halema%CA%BBuma%CA%BBu

https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-world-s-largest-active-volcano

https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/kau/volcanoes-national-park

https://volcanovillageestates.com/what-makes-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-so-special

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-were-the-hawaiian-islands-formed.html

http://npshistory.com/brochures/havo/1966.pdf

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-footprints-volcano-18522595.php

https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/footprints.htm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/extreme-life-lava-cricket

https://nationalparkobsessed.com/national-parks-by-size/

In this episode we combine the facts with the haunting! Learn about how Chobe became a National Park, the dangers that lie within and the hauntings that linger.




Sources:

https://wanderlustphotosblog.com/2022/10/12/the-ultimate-chobe-national-park-safari-guide/#:~:text=Chobe%20National%20Park%20is%20unlike,experiences%20you%20will%20find%20anywhere.

https://zqcollection.com/chobe-river/10-things-may-not-know-chobe-national-park/

https://www.tlouwanacamp.com/pages/chobe-national-park/

https://www.discoverafrica.com/blog/five-reasons-why-you-have-to-visit-the-chobe-national-park/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/botswana

https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/southern-africa/botswana/crime-in-botswana

https://worldwidewaftage.com/were-in-chobewhat-adventurefun-facts/

https://edepot.wur.nl/453546

https://safarisafricana.com/most-dangerous-animals-africa/

https://www.itravelto.com/history-chobe-botswana.html

https://national-parks.org/botswana/chobe

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/botswana

https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/travel-guide/botswana/fun-facts


Real Ghost Stories:  https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=24139#google_vignette  

 https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/ghosts-of-south-africa-a-shiver-down-your-spine    

Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kebokwes-cave   Chobe Safari Lodge: https://www.chobesafarilodge.com/

Take a look at the paranormal side of Mammoth Cave National Park, as we uncover the spine-chilling stories of ghostly encounters within the dark depths of this ancient underground world. From Native American legends to the spectral remnants of miners and explorers, prepare to be captivated by the eerie mysteries that haunt Mammoth Cave.  It is truly one of the one of the most haunted places on Earth!



Links:

 

Floyd Collins

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm

 

Blackout in Cave: Stephen Bishop

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820

 

Hometown Hauntings:

https://www.wbko.com/2023/10/27/hometown-hauntings-mammoth-caves-natural-supernatural-wonders/

 

Mammoth Cave Lodge:

https://mammothcavelodge.com/

 

Travel Channel Info:

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/national-parks/articles/ghost-stories-of-americas-national-parks

 

Blog about the TB Cave:

https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2021/03/05/the-white-plague-tb-the-worlds-forgotten-killer/

So today we talk about the mysteries of Mammoth Cave National Park including

- The vast history within it

- Unique species of crustaceans

- Preserved beings

- A newly discovered species



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Sources:


https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks.

https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave

https://www.nps.gov/articles/tuberculosis-mammoth-cave.htm

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave

http://npshistory.com/publications/maca/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/missing-persons-cave-maps/

https://www.treehugger.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-5197410

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/14-fascinating-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-in-ky/

https://www.goworldtravel.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-an-underground-kentucky/#:~:text=Numerous%20people%20have%20died%20in,objects%20appear%20in%20their%20photos.

https://listverse.com/2023/04/21/10-people-who-went-missing-in-mammoth-cave-national-park/#:~:text=Kentucky's%20Mammoth%20Cave%20National%20Park,acquired%20Mammoth%20Cave%20for%20%2410%2C000.

https://www.wymt.com/2024/02/05/two-additional-ancient-shark-species-discovered-mammoth-cave/

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820

https://www.britannica.com/topic/World-Heritage-site/The-international-conservation-movement

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/these-national-parks-are-the-most-dangerous

https://sometimetraveller.com/web-stories/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-national-park/

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/3-Five-levels-of-major-cave-formation-at-Mammoth-Cave-National-Park-Intermittent_fig61_316555051 (pic)

https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks. (pic of passages)

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/cave-city-kentucky

https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/fish.htm