The Lesser Known Pod Ashlee and Liz
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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.
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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 -
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/ -
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 -
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/ -
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/ -
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/
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