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Are You Afraid of the Park? is a podcast with two former park rangers who talk about myths, legends and lore in national and state parks. Pour yourself a drink, maybe roast some s'mores and listen to some spooky stories!

Are You Afraid of the Park?


    • Dec 13, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    022 // Gettysburg National Military Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 44:02


    In today's episode we are visiting the site of one of the most well-know Civil War battlefield's, Gettysburg National Military Park. Liz gives us an in-depth look at the war and what led up to this infamous battle, while Hillary tells a few ghost stories...including a first-person account from a Park Service friend! Enjoy! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Explicit

    Minisode #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 29:52


    In today's Minisode, we are talking BATS! Aren't they the cutest little bloodsuckers alive? Or do they suck blood?? Listen and find out! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    021 // Yellowstone National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 41:03


    In today's episode, we are celebrating the (belated) birthday of the National Park Service by telling stories of our very first National Park: Yellowstone! Liz gives us the background of how our first National Park came to be and where you can find a headless bride. Hillary tells a spooky tale of a siren who caused the untimely death of a young man just a few years ago. Please be advised that Hillary's story is a recent event and may be unsuitable for some listeners. Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    Minisode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 26:00


    In today's Minisode, it's International Cat Day! Orrrr it was...and we wanted to tell you about our cats! They're purrrrrrrdy great! Yea, I just did that. Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    020 // Latin America Island Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 52:55


    In today's episode, we are headed south to a few Latin America island parks! Liz tells us about some folklore of Chiloe National Park, including a creepy band of warlocks and witches. Hillary delves into the chupacabra (cause I #lovemeagoodcrpytid) who happens to be sighted often in El Yunque National Forest. Enjoy! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    Minisode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 25:18


    In today's Minisode, we are talking about the greatest place on Earth! No, not Disney World...Busch Gardens Williamsburg! It's truly an amazing amusement park that has given us great joy over the years. We hope you enjoy our walk down memory lane to our favorite roller coasters and turkey legs. Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    019 // American Revolutionary War Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 47:03


    In today's episode, we are celebrating our independence with a special 4th of July episode. We are visiting the American Revolutionary War at Valley Forge National Historic Park and Monmouth Battlefield State Park. We find a few ghosts along the way and tell some folklore that came from the war. Enjoy! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    Minisode #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 17:12


    In today's Minisode, we want you to know about the cooooolest firefly show! Also, Liz is sick so give her some good thoughts and joojoobees please!! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    018 // Pinelands National Reserve (The Pine Barrens)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 45:01


    In today's episode, we are paying a visit to the Jersey Devil in Pinelands National Reserve a.k.a. The Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Thanks to Hillary's friend Jocelyn and Liz's cousin Becky for suggesting this episode! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    017 // Griffith Park, Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 45:24


    In today's episode, we are heading the LA's Central Park aka Griffith Park. We're talking creepy ghosts, unlucky landowners, a dilapidated zoo and of course, a cryptid! #lovemeagoodcryptid Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    Minisode // #2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 21:35


    In today's Minisode, we want to make sure you have a safe, fun time if you are headed to the beach this summer! We want you to know about rip current and hurricane safety, so listen up folks! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    016 // Southern Africa National Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 60:52


    In today's episode, we are heading across the Atlantic Ocean and visiting Southern Africa! Hillary tells about one of the 7 Wonders of the World and Liz gives us a history lesson on something you've seen in both Spongebob and Pirates of the Caribbean. Can you guess what it is? Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    Minisode // #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 21:45


    Welcome to our first Minisode! We decided that in order to keep content coming to you every week, we wanted to put out a mini episode with a little more chitchat about recent parks we've visited and any other fun park news we find! Today we are shouting out a few park birthdays and telling about our most recent park visits. Liz visited a park we talked about in a past episode and Hillary's husband gets them slightly lost on a long day hike. Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    015 // Olympic National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 96:18


    In today's episode, we have two very special guests! Charlie and Ben join us to discuss the dark side of visiting National Parks with some stories of search and rescue at Olympic National Park. Sometimes bad things happen, but what we learn from these events is what is important. Visit your National Parks, love your National Parks. But BE CAREFUL in your National Parks. Enjoy! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    014 // Yosemite National Park | Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 38:17


    In today's episode, we are doing part two of our two-part series on Yosemite National Park! Today we are talking about ghost trees, Huckleberry kids (yes, you read that right) and cryptids of Yosemite. Cause, yal know I love a me good cryptid. Enjoy! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    013 // Yosemite National Park | Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 61:27


    In today's episode, we are doing part one of our two-part series on Yosemite National Park. There are SO many great stories here, we couldn't fit it all into one episode, so you're getting two! Today Liz gives us an in-depth look at how Yosemite came to be a National Park, then we tell some creeeeepy ghost stories. Hope you enjoy! Stay tuned next week for part two! Have an experience in a park that you want us to tell? Want to be a guest on our show and tell your own story? Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    012 // Puerto Rico Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 54:27


    In today's episode we are attempting to warm up from this winter weather by heading to Puerto Rico! Somehow we inadvertently made a Valentine's Day episode (even though we are a week late). Join us as we tell legends and ghost stories of sunny Puerto Rico and stay tuned for Liz's twist ending! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    011 // New England

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 55:25


    In today's episode, we are heading to New England to discover a few of the many, maaaaaany stories to be told! This is only the beginning as New England with likely have a few episodes dedicated to it over time! Today you'll hear about ghost pirates, Pukwedgies and other fun stories. As a bonus, you'll be treated to a song from Liz at the end. Trust me, you want to hear Liz's song. Enjoy!! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    010 // Colonial National Historic Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 83:51


    In today's episode, we visit Liz's stomping grounds in southeast Virginia. We are telling ghost stories from Colonial National Historic Park. This one's a long one, so grab a beverage and a snack and enjoy! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;)

    009 // Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 58:57


    In today's episode join us and our guest Brian Marie as we explore lore from Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks in California! Get ready for laughs, gold-mining and bear fighting in the mountains. Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    008 // Dartmoor National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 70:27


    In today's episode, we go across the pond to Dartmoor National Park in the UK! Dartmoor is full of stories about ghosts and pixies and hellhounds! Enjoy! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    007 // Mesa Verde National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 48:19


    In today's episode of Are You Afraid of the Park we are taking a trip to the Southwest! Mesa Verde National Park was home to the cliff dwelling Pueblo people for centuries. We talk about the natives who inhabited this area and some of their folklore and stories passed down through the generations. Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    006 // Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 59:23


    In today's episode of Are You Afraid of the Park, we have our very first guest! Join us as Katie tells us about some of her favorite stories from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    005 // Voodoo and Cajun Werewolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 56:16


    In today's episode we're talking about a Voodoo priestess and Cajun werewolves! So, on your next visit to New Orleans you can keep an eye out for alligators, snakes, Voodoo curses and Rougarous! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    004 // Aokigahara & Tongariro National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 59:00


    In today's episode of Are You Afraid of the Park? We’re going international! We’ll explore Aokigahara (aka The Suicide Forest) in Japan and the yurei. If you would like to skip this subject, we suggest skipping ahead to 29:25 where we will talk about Middle Earth. I mean... Tongariro National Park in New Zealand… Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    003 // Civil War Battlefields

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 44:41


    In today's episode, we are talking about the spookiness of Civil War battlefields. On these sites where so many brave men died, apparitions and ghosts abound! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    002 // Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 53:52


    We’re back with episode two of Are You Afraid of the Park? Today we’re talking about a pretty popular place: Great Smoky Mountains National Park! What makes those mountains so smoky looking and what’s lurking out there? Find out in today's episode with Liz and Hillary! Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

    001 // Mackinac Island & Fort Raleigh NHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 61:06


    Welcome to the first episode of Are You Afraid of the Park? Pour yourself a drink and join Liz and Hillary, two former park rangers, as they discuss myth, legends and lore in national and state parks. This week we’ll be discussing Mackinac Island State Park and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Email us! - areyouafraidoftheparkpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram - @areyouafraidofthepark Follow us on Facebook - Are You Afraid of the Park? Follow us on Twitter - @areyouafraidof7 (because our name is too long...and 7 8 9.) ;) Warning: This podcast contains explicit language. Please listen with caution, especially if listening with children in the room. Thanks!

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