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You thought you knew these National Parks, but some of the most common areas you visit are riddled with lesser-known spots and stories within. On this podcast, we tell you anything from true crime events that happened to interesting facts about strange and unusual places around the world.

The Lesser Known Pod Ashlee and Liz

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    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

You thought you knew these National Parks, but some of the most common areas you visit are riddled with lesser-known spots and stories within. On this podcast, we tell you anything from true crime events that happened to interesting facts about strange and unusual places around the world.

    Summit or Plummet: Denali National Park

    Summit or Plummet: Denali National Park

    Thanks for joining us again for another episode! Today we talk about Denali National Park's summit history and lesser-known facts about it. Do you dare summit this treacherous mountain?

    Sources:

    Dinosaurs https://www.npca.org/articles/1565-where-the-wild-things-were

    Alaska triangle https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-774019

    5 weird facts https://www.alaskatourjobs.com/blog/useful-tips/5-weird-facts-denali-national-park-preserve/

    10 weird facts https://morethanjustparks.com/denali-national-park-facts/

    35 things about it https://nationalparkobsessed.com/denali-facts/

    https://unofficialnetworks.com/2018/02/26/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali-national-park-nps/

    https://www.treehugger.com/denali-national-park-5210747

    https://www.adventuretreks.com/blog/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali/

    https://outdoors.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali-national-park/

    Hidden canyons

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

    Important Denali dates : https://www.livescience.com/40595-denali-mount-mckinley.html#:~:text=More%20than%2032%2C000%20people%20have,a%20few%20reach%20the%20top.

    Most dangerous NP’s: https://www.panish.law/nevada/deaths-in-us-national-parks/

    Denali climbers: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-successful-ascent-of-mt-mckinley

    • 22 min
    Channel Islands Hauntings

    Channel Islands Hauntings

    Hey guys! Let's take a look at the paranormal side of these beautiful islands. I'll admit, before we did this episode, I didn't even know about Channel Islands National Park! Now, here we are, looking for spectral sailors who never made back to shore, hoping to find buried treasure (which may or may not be cursed), and watching out for departed lighthouse keepers still roaming the halls.

     

    As always, we need a fun place to stay too! The Glen Tavern Inn is just a hop, skip, and jump-scare away from the islands. Learn about its history of poker games and prohibition-era shenanigans (where Ashlee would most likely run the speakeasy and be a flapper?), now a cozy spot where you can sleep like the dead—literally - eek!



    Links:

     

    Hotel - Glen Tavern Inn

    https://www.officialglentavern.com/history

     

    Anacapa Island

    https://www.independent.com/2007/10/25/journey-anacapislands-dark-side/

     

    Google Book, Channel Island Hauntings

    https://books.google.com/books?id=kAK1p91zJEwC&pg=PA39&lpg=PA39&dq=paranormal+activity+in+the+channel+islands+national+park&source=bl&ots=u5Sj6NE5Cn&sig=ACfU3U2pOhk4VrfsDi59ZrNWDA4yTnk_hw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiq5v6pnueFAxUXHjQIHZjUB704KBDoAXoECAgQAw#v=onepage&q=paranormal%20activity%20in%20the%20channel%20islands%20national%20park&f=false

     

    Ghost Adventures: This was $1.99 on YouTube, Maybe free on Travel Channel?

    Season 8; Episode 16

     

    Deaths at Anacapa Island;

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

     

    Weirdca.com

    http://www.weirdca.com/

    • 40 min
    The Floating Island - Channel Island NP

    The Floating Island - Channel Island NP

    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

    • 41 min
    Myths, Legends, and Hauntings of Volcanoes National Park

    Myths, Legends, and Hauntings of Volcanoes National Park

    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/

    • 36 min
    When The Lava Flows, The Island Grows

    When The Lava Flows, The Island Grows

    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/

    • 36 min
    Chobe National Park Facts and Hauntings

    Chobe National Park Facts and Hauntings

    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/

    • 43 min

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