Off the Trails

Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan

So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity, solitude and adventure, but some unlucky ones find misfortune instead. We're here to share these stories. Grab your pack and join us as we go off the trails. Join Danielle and Maegan each week for stories of mystery and misadventure in the great outdoors. Presented by Unknown Media

  1. 1 天前

    158: Trail Mix - The Deadly Floral Park Traverse

    For many hikers, Glacier National Park is the adventure of a lifetime. Towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and seemingly endless miles of alpine wilderness makes it one of the most beautiful places in North America. But hidden among those postcard views are routes that require experience, careful planning, and a healthy respect for just how dangerous these mountains can be. Today we're looking at two young men who set out on one of Glacier's most challenging traverses just four years apart. Both were hiking alone. Both disappeared without a trace. And despite massive search efforts, neither would be found until it was too late. Sources: Hike734, Obits, NPS, NBC Montana, NPS-2, Flathead Beacon, Strange Outdoors, Find A Grave, Big Fork Eagle, Flathead Beacon-2, Daily Interlake, Big Fork Eagle, Strange Outdoors-2 Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    41 分鐘

  2. 7月1日

    157: Death at Chimney Pond and Fire Orbs

    On an August night in 1968, the sky over Maine did something that still doesn't have a clear explanation. By morning, one camper was dead, several others had suffered burns, and more than 100 people woke up feeling the physical effects of whatever had passed through during the night. It wasn't the only time something like this had happened in Maine. Although these events are rare, this was far from a one-time occurrence. Sources: Bar Harbor Story Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    27 分鐘

  3. 6月24日

    156: Vanished in Happy Valley

    A Tennessee man heads to his family farm for what should have been an ordinary weekend. His truck is left behind, his valuables are untouched, and his ATV is eventually found in a place that makes almost no sense. More than fifteen years later, despite massive searches and thousands of volunteer hours, no one has ever found a trace of him. Sources:  WBIR, Perfex, Charley Project, Strange Outdoors, Wikipedia, Southern Strange Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    52 分鐘

  4. 6月17日

    155: Unsurvivable Encounter

    In October 2024, a man in Idaho saw a skunk and his kitten about to rumble. He did what most of us would do- he stepped in and grabbed his cat. In the process, the skunk scratched him. He didn't think much of it. It was just a scratch, so he didn't seek medical treatment. Weeks later, he collapsed and died from what initially appeared to be cardiac arrest. However, his cause of death came into question only after his organs had already been donated. Sources: NPR, USDA.GOV, Canadian Veterinarians, CDC, CDC 2, People, AVMA, Todays Veterinary Practice, Wikipedia Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    54 分鐘

  5. 6月3日

    154: Trail Mix - Missing In Pennsylvania

    Two men. Two familiar places. Two routine outings that should have ended like any other… but didn’t. One would be found days later, his life ending in a place he knew well. The other would vanish without a trace, leaving behind only questions that still haven’t been answered three decades later. Today, we’re heading into the forests of Pennsylvania—where rugged terrain, quiet trails, and a single misstep can change everything. Sources: Doe Network, NamUS, Facebook, Charley Project, WNEP, Daily Item, WNEP-2, Strange Outdoors, Strange Outdoors-2, Trail Link, Instagram, Uncovering PA Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    33 分鐘

  6. 5月20日

    153: Search for the M Cave

    A video called "Son of an Area 51 Technician" was making the rounds on Youtube. Someone shares something that stops people mid-scroll. People want to know more and suggest he go back to a location and film his adventure. And that's where this story starts going wrong. Sources KTNV Kenny's YouTube Channel StrangeOutdoors Medium Reddit Wikipedia  Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    41 分鐘

  7. 5月13日

    152: The Disappearance of Bill Ewasko

    There are places so vast and unforgiving that a single wrong turn can quickly become something much bigger. Today’s story is about one experienced hiker, one desert he loved… and a mystery that lingered for more than a decade before answers finally began to emerge. This is the story of Bill Ewasko. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    49 分鐘

  8. 5月6日

    151: Throwback - Death - Geraldine Largay

    *Enjoy one of our earlier episodes this week and we'll be back with a new episode the week of 5/12/26* Many hikers dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail in full, yet very few see that come true.  A few unfortunate souls have seen their dream end in a nightmare. Join us as we discuss how stepping away from the trail ended in tragedy for Geraldine Largay. Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have! **We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

    52 分鐘
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簡介

So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity, solitude and adventure, but some unlucky ones find misfortune instead. We're here to share these stories. Grab your pack and join us as we go off the trails. Join Danielle and Maegan each week for stories of mystery and misadventure in the great outdoors. Presented by Unknown Media

資訊

  • 創作者
    Maegan Moaratty and Danielle Falagan
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    158
  • 年齡分級
    兒少不宜
  • 版權
    © Off The Trails
  • 節目網站
    Off the Trails

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