Off the Trails Danielle Falagan and Maegan Moaratty

A birthday hike quickly took a treacherous turn when the celebration became a tragedy. Searchers and families were braced for the worst, but what was found would become another twist in the mysterious deaths of Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen in Joshua Tree National Park.
 
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Episode Sources:
AllTrails, Desert Sun (1), Desert Sun (2), Desert Sun (3), Washington Post, People, NBC, Daily Mail, YouTube - Outdoor Disasters, NatGeo, NPS, California.com, NPS - Reports
 
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Deep in the woods of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest a search for meaning and enlightenment took a tragic turn. Maureen Kelly’s ill-fated spiritual quest didn’t provide the peace and answers she sought, rather created questions and heartache for those who loved her.
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Episode Sources:
Columbian News Article, Charley Project, NAMUS, ABC News, USDA, USDA Source 2, StrangeOutdoors, AllThatsInteresting, Seattletimes, Kiro7
 
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What seemingly started as a casual day hike ultimately triggered one of the largest searches conducted in Grand Teton National Park. The disappearance of Cian McLaughlin left a void in the lives of those close to him while raising questions that may never be answered.
 
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NPS, Irish Times, Daily Mail, NPS - Safety, Weather, GoFundMe, Jackson Hole News & Guide, Thousand Oaks Acorn, Reddit, Wikipedia, NPS - Weather, Jackson Hole Press, YouTube - Rusty West
 
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Location, location, location! Donnell Vista is well known for spectacular views, but it also has notoriety for being the location of several disappearances. To this day, the mysteries remain unsolved, leaving behind a dark shadow on an otherwise beautiful place.
 
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Recreation.gov,  Strange Outdoors, Reddit, kezj.com, AllTrails, USDA, HikesDogsLove, MyMotherLodel, thecompletenevadan.com,  UnionDemocrat, CBS News
 
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Two elements of outdoor adventures are being prepared and packing light. Although not mutually exclusive, it can be a challenge to pack enough without it being too much. Some who prioritize packing light over being prepared come to regret that decision when plans go awry.
 
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Obituary, US News, Livestrong, MyOutdoorTV, Tampa Bay Times, NPS, Dogwood Alliance, Star Gazette, Youtube - Search Coverage, Global News, Big Cypress National Preserve, Naples Grande, Florida Museum
 
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In the heart of any wilderness area, whispers of mystery can be heard. People have vanished without a trace, leaving only unanswered questions in their wake. National Parks can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. Join us as we discuss a few of the many disappearances from Yellowstone National Park. 
 
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Episode Sources:
Yellowstone - nationalparks.org, Yellowstone Safety - NPS, Wikipedia - Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, Britannica - Yellowstone, Medium, Charley Project, Outside Magazine, Mocoshow, Vanished, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Missing NPF, Locations Unknown
 
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