National Park After Dark

Danielle LaRock & Cassandra Yahnian

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 their own. 

OUTSIDERS ONLY

Ad free listening & bonus episodes and content!

$6.99/mo or $59.99/yr after trial

  1. 5h ago

    Best Friend Killer: Angeles National Forest

    In October 1985, 17-year-old Missy Avila left her home in California's San Fernando Valley to spend the afternoon with friends and never came home. Three days later, two hikers made a horrifying discovery in Angeles National Forest. As Missy's family desperately searched for answers, the people closest to them offered comfort and promised to help find her killer. However, the truth about what happened to Missy was far closer to home than anyone could have imagined. The Missy Avila Documentary YouTube Channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwpH_NKOZEl9Bqg11IWRKLA For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark 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! NUTRAFOL See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3–6 months with Nutrafol! Get $15 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code NPAD. AQUAOMEGA AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of plastic and debris from the ocean and coastlines. Use code NPAD for 20% off at AquaOmega | World's Best Omega-3 Supplements . JONES ROAD BEAUTY Use code NPAD at Jones Road Beauty - Clean No-Makeup Makeup to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad QUINCE Find your new favorite everyday essentials at Quince! Shop premium cashmere, timeless wardrobe staples, and more at https://www.quince.com, or download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns. Let Quince know you heard about them on National Park After Dark! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp works with more than 125 health plan networks, and eligible members have an average copay of just $23 per session with insurance. Don't have insurance or don't live in the United States? You can still get 10% off your first month. Visit BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today  to explore your payment options. SMALLS For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Oct 5

    Making a Monster: Werewolf Hiking Trail

    Before America had witch trials, Europe had werewolf trials - and they were as dark as they sound. One of the most infamous cases of time was that of Peter Stumpp, a man who was convicted and executed for serial murder, cannibalism, incest, and practicing black magic to transform into a werewolf. The Werewolf of Bedbug has cemented its place in German history not only for its gruesome nature, but as an example of a case in which people focused on villainizing wolves. Looking back on the case in present day, it ultimately revealed that the depths of human depravity seem to know no bounds.  Vote for us to win a Signal Award for Best Roadtrip Podcast! COME SEE US ON TOUR For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark 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! Bilt: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at http://joinbilt.com/parkFi: Get peace of mind, with Fi. Get up to 30% off and free shippingwhen you visit FiTracking.com and use promo code NPADKa’Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order.WhatNot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 off your first purchase. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the app store, sign up, and start finding the best deals on the products you love with $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. SimpliSafe: Save 60% off with professional monitoring when you visit simplisafe.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Sep 28

    The Nearly Forgotten Murder of Susan Poupart: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

    In May 1990, 29-year-old Susan “Suzy” Poupart disappeared after a night out with friends on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin. For decades, her family has lived alongside the men they believe know exactly what happened to her, while a billboard bearing Suzy’s face has stood as a reminder that her case remains unsolved. Now, more than 35 years later, new DNA technology and a renewed investigation may offer the best chance yet to finally bring Suzy justice. COME SEE US ON TOUR - LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark 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! ButcherBox: Get $20 off your first box, plus ground beef, steak tips, or chicken breast in every box for life, with free shipping always at Podcast Special Offer . Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Hair Wellness from Within with promo code NPAD. SmileSet: NPAD listeners get an additional 35% off at Podcast , bringing treatment to under $1,200. Warby Parker: Buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at Eyewear Online | We've Got Your Eyes Covered . Using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Sep 21

    The Schoolhouse Blizzard: Homestead National Historical Park

    On January 12th, 1888 during an unusually mild winter day, a sudden and deadly storm descended onto the American Midwest. Hurricane force winds, blinding snow and plummeting temperatures caught hundreds completely off guard. The historic storm was nicknamed the Children’s Blizzard or the Schoolhouse Blizzard as many of the victims were children attempting to find their way home through the storm from their one-room schoolhouses. While hundreds perished, stories of brave teachers and students alike emerged in the aftermath. COME SEE US ON TOUR - LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark 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! 3DayBlinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/NPADBlueland: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland dot com slashNPADAquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of plastic and debris from the ocean and coastlines. Usecode NPAD for 20% off at http://myaquaomega.com/NPADCash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zf2267at #CashAppPodKeeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/npad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Sep 14

    Wildfire or a DEA Cover-up? Yosemite National Park

    In the summer of 2013, one of the largest wildfires in California history tore through the Sierra Nevada, burning more than 257,000 acres and leaving homes, ranches and beloved landscapes destroyed in its wake. As the Rim Fire grew, so did the rumors about who was responsible. Was it a drug cartel, rafters, government mismanagement, or a local hunter who knew these forests better than most? COME SEE US ON TOUR - LIMITED TICKETS LEFT! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark 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! Ka’ChavaGo to Ka’Chava: The Premium All-in-One Nutrition Shake | Ka'Chava and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. IQBARGet 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Text PARK to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. QuinceFind the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Women's Best Sellers — Mongolian Cashmere, Silk & Care. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, plus get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. SmallsGet 60% off your first order, plus free shipping AND free treats for life at Fresh Human-Grade Cat Food Delivery | Smalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4.6
out of 5
5,909 Ratings

About

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 their own. 

You Might Also Like