48 episodes
Off the Trails Danielle Falagan and Maegan Moaratty
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- True Crime
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4.6 • 20 Ratings
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So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity and solitude, 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.
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48: Survival - Gregg Hein
Deep in the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park surrounded by nothing but nature is a picturesque scene. That is, until a freak accident leaves Gregg Hein fighting to survive.
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47: Death - Rodney Letterman
What happened to Rodney Letterman in Devil's Den State Park feels like a puzzle with too many missing pieces. But who holds those pieces? Investigators? The friend who was with him the day he disappeared? An unknown third party who Rodney crossed paths with in the woods? Without enough details, we're left to speculate and fill in the blanks ourselves.
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Episode Sources:
bartlesvilleradio, Obituary, examiner-enterprise, thecount.com, Reddit, kjrh news, nwaonline.com, TripAdvisor, 5 News Online, WebSleuths
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46: Death - Joseph Orbeso and Rachel Nguyen
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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45: Disappearance - Maureen Kelly
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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44: Disappearance - Cian McLaughlin
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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Episode Sources:
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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43: Trail Mix #5 - Donnell Vista Disappearances
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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Episode Sources:
Recreation.gov, Strange Outdoors, Reddit, kezj.com, AllTrails, USDA, HikesDogsLove, MyMotherLodel, thecompletenevadan.com, UnionDemocrat, CBS News
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Customer Reviews
Better than the competition
Leagues ahead of National Park After Dark.
You can tell they are just better humans.
Interesting
Cool subject matter. The hosts are respectful of the stories and people in them. I enjoy the mix of story telling and their banter. Great podcast.
Interesting and fun
I like the hosts’ dynamic (doesn’t seem affected/fake), and their case choices are solid. I like the commentary/speculation too (the show doesn’t sound like a report). Would love more disappearance cases.