Podcasts about national forests

This is a story about a trail called Nature Trail. At the heart of the story is a simple question: What is nature for? Feel free to click play above to listen to the soundscape of Nature Trail as we ponder this question. Nature Trail was built in the 1960's in the interior of the roughly 5,000-acre nature park that had been dedicated 20 years prior, but received little attention in the way of development. Indeed, the most newsworthy question in those early years seemed to be what should we call it? In 1957, a call for suggestions—perhaps favoring something more showy than the functional, socially adopted name, The Forest Park—yielded many (Skyline, Tualatin, Wildwood, Tualatin Mountain…) but the de-facto name won the day. Officially, “Portland's Forest Park” was favored by one vote over “Skyline Forest Park”. The “Portland's” part never seemed to really catch on.Actually, the biggest changes to the park, to this day, came in response to a 1951 fire that burned over 1200 acres in the center of it. Fifteen emergency access fire lanes were constructed in the early 1950's, broadly perpendicular to the slope of the Tualatin Mountains, like rungs on a ladder. What was nature for in the 1950's? Accessible nature was becoming scarce. The public wanted protections from both development and the threat posed by wildfire. These fire lanes likely became informal points of entry for the park users in the early years. A network of hiking trails was modest: around 10 miles in total, on the southern end in 1960. Today there are over 80 miles of trails.What was nature for in 1960? A refuge to visit and admire via trails and lanes. Today, Nature Trail still harbors subtle clues to its origins There's an old steel pole gate and concrete bollards covered by so much moss they could pass for stumps at the end of Fire Lane 1. It all appears quite out of place in the quiet interior of Forest Park. Nearby there is a meadow-like ridge with a couple weathered picnic tables. Starting in the late 60's and running for about two decades or so, this was the drop zone for thousands of children in a campaign to foster a connection with nature, formalized in 1968. A rare 1968 publication in the Library Use Only stacks of Multnomah County Library holds the key to understanding Nature Trail: Portland's Forest Park Nature Trail was a 32-page interpretive guide authored by Oregon Outdoor Education Councils as informal curriculum for a generation of school children. Fifty-two markers on Nature Trail were keyed to entries in the guide. Midway through the trail was a shelter, bathroom and campfire area. Bus drop off and pickup areas were located on each end. What was nature for in 1968? Nature was a common good. It was a living lab for learning about the interconnectedness of plants, animals and humans, as stated in the booklet introduction:If you are quiet and observant, you may see some of the animals that live here.The forest community is a living area of plants and animals. It has many parts. Some tall plants shade everything on the ground. Under these grow the medium size and the small ground plants. Part of the forest community is the soil and the many organisms that live in the ground. It is the animals that live in the forest. It is the water that comes from the forest. The forest community is many more things. (Portland's Forest Park Nature Trail, 1968)Mind you, this was all designed and implemented a couple years before Earth Day made its debut. A 1970 Oregonian article about Nature Trail noted the large coalition involved— the Park Bureau, Multnomah County schools, U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Game Commission, Industrial Forestry Association, and others. Much of the trail building for Nature Trail was done by the Neighborhood Youth Corps, employing low-income urban teenagers in public works projects. It all took coordination and vision. Precisely who the masterminded Nature Trail isn't easily discerned, but there is little doubt Thornton T. Munger was a galvanizing force from the late 40's into the 60's, inspiring people to work together, while advancing principles of conservation and education in the nascent Forest Park.Munger's own connection to nature can be traced back to growing up next to an eighteen-acre natural area called Hillhouse Woods in North Adams, Massachusetts, which fostered his lifelong interest in forests. In 1908 he was hired by the US Forest Service, and trained under Gifford Pinchot, who between 1905 and 1910 oversaw a rapid expansion, roughly tripling the number of National Forests and acreage. In his retirement, Munger chaired the Committee of Fifty, convincing city leaders to designate the lands as a nature park. The committee eventually became the Forest Park Conservancy, that to this day provide a Nature Education Program with free public events, organize volunteers, raise money, and conduct community outreach.In 1960, Munger—in collaboration with C. Paul Keyser—wrote a 32 page report entitled The History of Portland's Forest Park. In Part IV A Look Ahead, they write, In a few years nearly a million people will be living within a few miles of the Forest Park. Residences will crowd about it on three sides and industry will dominate its eastern edges. …There will be pressure to widen the roads, to straighten the curves, to pave, to build more roads. This should be resisted, for this “wilderness within a city” is not a place for speeding motorists; here there should be no need for haste. ...Here within city limits will be a continuous forest 7½ miles long. The roads and trails will be under over-arching trees, varying from virgin forest with giants up to 8 feet in diameter, to thrifty second-growth stands of tall Douglas fir.What was nature for in the 1960's and beyond?* To provide facilities that will afford extensive nearby outdoor recreation for the people and attract tourists.* To beautify the environs of Portland.* To provide food, cover, and a sanctuary for wildlife* To provide a site on which youth and other groups may carry on educational projects.* To grow timber which will in time yield an income and provide a demonstration forest.That last point became contentious within a couple decades. Limited timber harvests were being recommended by the committee up until 1975, when the Portland Parks superintendent, facing environmentalist pressure, ruled out selective logging as part of over-all park management. What was nature for in 1975? Forest Park was closer to becoming a quasi-wilderness area, protected from all resource harvesting. (The Forest Park Rock Quarry lease was terminated in 1979.) Fire suppression remained a primary concern, though seasonal manned fire lookouts were by then retired.So when and why did the Nature Trail program dissolve? It's not clear when, and I can only speculate on why. For starters, interior access roads around the park were closed to motor vehicles sometime in the 1980's. Therefore, any bus passage would have been met with more friction. The built elements of Nature Trail would have been approaching their expected lifespan: numbered posts would be weathered and broken, the shelter roof would have by then become what we now call a “living roof”: an ecosystem of duff, mosses and seedlings. Beyond that, the environmentalist awakening of the 1970s met a formidable obstacle with the Reagan administration of the 1980s. So where are we now? What is nature for in 2026? In the pendulum swing of US politics we are lurching back to the 80's mindset. Environmental protections are being systematically dismantled by the current administration in naked collusion with the fossil fuel industry. “Drill baby drill,” is one of the president's most cherished rally cries.When I think back to my childhood in primary school, my most vivid memories are of when either someone visited the classroom, or the class took a field trip someplace. I distinctly remember going to a site to hunt for fossils. I vividly remember Outdoor School; basically an overnight camp experience for sixth graders. Perhaps that's what really replaced Nature Trail: the significant expansion of its objectives with Outdoor School.The first large scale implementation of Outdoor School in Oregon occurred in 1966, serving 500 students. The program grew steadily for decades, but faced budget pressures over the years as schools cut extracurricular spending. In 2016, Ballot Measure 99 saved and expanded it, setting aside Oregon Lottery funds to provide Outdoor School for every one of Oregon's 50,000 fifth and sixth graders, passing with over 67% of the vote. While other states have more modest programs or aspirations, this guaranteed entitlement is unique to Oregon. Perhaps more than any point in the last 50 years, US leaders have adopted an aggressively extractive attitude toward nature. For Oregonians, the 67% vote for Measure 99 was its own kind of answer to the question Nature Trail was asking back in 1968. May in Forest Park is peak birdsong time. My score is electric piano centered—I love the deep tones of this one. It's naive and minimal as per usual.Thanks for reading and listening. Nature Trail is available on all music streaming services today, March 13th, 2026. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

From the Pine Flats Campground of the Boise National Forest... Listen to Ranger Paul share a cautionary tale that emphasizes the saying, "watch out for the company you keep."  A con man swindler made his way into the inner circle of the rangers and stole the heart of a camper, among other things...Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

In this episode of Fire Ecology Chats, Fire Ecology editor Bob Keane speaks with Greg Aplet about investigating the relationship of ignition density to distance from roads. Full journal article can be found at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00450-2

Send a textThis week the Swan presents two true crime stories featuring two colossal pieces of dooky. Friggin geniuses. Truly some interesting cases, we think, we can't be sure because we were interrupting her and joking around the whole time. The King of Kalamazoo County Comedy, Nolan Johncock, returns to wow the squad with a story about making phosphorous out of pee pee. Seems legit. Drippy Steve takes the stage and once again, takes a super interesting topic and makes it boring. WTF. Is this guy going to fill us in on this Alien/US President deal to snatch people from National Forests or what!In true Beaveman style, the Beaveman swoops in and presents a case of a wide spreading, (get it) sexually transmitted fungal infection known as Trichophyton Mentagrophytes VII. Don't worry, he provides the squad with pictures as well. Incidentally, Steven didn't think these images were too bad. Beaveman may have to ramp it up a bit. Swan brings the squad home with some classic jokes, that may be funny, if Swan wasn't the one telling them. Thanks to our listeners around the world. We know it all sucks. Hopefully, hopefully, we can give you an hour or so to forget all the garbage. Support the show

MISSING from Angeles National Forest with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

We asked and you answered! In the Facebook group you guys voted to hear some one off stories involving creepy encounters in national parks. This week's story is titled, There's Something Evil Lurking in Hoosier National Forest. Enjoy & stay spooky! Do you want AD FREE episodes published a day EARLY? Join the Spookster Fam at www.patreon.com/3spookedgirls  Check out our latest episode on our second show, Social Seance Society! We are available on all podcast platforms and on YouTube. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more. Join our book club, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spookster Literary Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you have a true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share? Please send us an email over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3spookedgirls@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Hester Ross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro music! Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our content warning!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Send us a text and chime in!The Prescott National Forest will be hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Application windows will open on February 20 and continue through the end of the month. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails, and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Sarah Clawson, Forest Supervisor. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience, and the chance to support public lands close to home." The Prescott National Forest is recruiting for a variety of roles, including: Recreation and visitor services Trail and facility maintenance Active... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-national-forest-hiring-for-summer-season/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

We expected the Senate vote on H.J. Res. 140, which would overturn the 20-year mining ban protecting the BWCA, to occur this week, but it was postponed until after their upcoming recess. The vote could be as early as February 23rd. This gives us more time to contact Senators and ask them to vote no on this resolution. I've been posting plenty of resources and scripts to do this on our Instagram @outdoor.minimalist.book, but will also be including additional resources for this issue and others in our weekly newsletter at theoutdoorminimalist.com This week, we are focusing on developments in Alaska. About 60% of Alaska is public land. That's over 200 million acres. All of that land in Alaska faces immediate and intensified threats from expanded oil, gas, and mineral development and the dangers of climate change. So much is happening in that one state alone, we wanted to take the time to highlight two of the largest issues the state is facing today: the Ambler Road project and the Tongass National Forest under the Roadless Rule. To help explain the severity of these threats is lifelong Alaskan, Bjorn Dihle. Bjorn lives in Juneau with his family, where he works as a wildlife guide and freelance multimedia professional focused on conservation. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------Salmon State: https://salmonstate.org/Alaska Wilderness League: https://alaskawild.org/No Ambler Road: https://noamblerroadaction.org/Hunters and Anglers for the Brooks Range: https://huntfishbrooksrange.com/

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Unexplained Disappearances from Green Mountain National ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In the mid-2000s, hikers began disappearing from national forests across the southeastern United States, with their bodies later found in remote areas of the parks. When investigators compared timelines and locations, a pattern emerged. The disappearances were connected by a man who moved easily through public land, blending into trail culture and exploiting the trust shared between strangers in the outdoors. When a woman vanishes, investigators race against time to find her and the identity of the perpetrator to stop further killings.Sources:  Wild Crime: Blood Mountain https://www.detpress.com/abcnews/shows/wild-crime/episodes People.com | Celebrity News, Exclusives, Photos and Videos National Forest Serial Killer Confesses to 2007 Dismemberment and Murder of Nurse in Florida: 'It's Time' https://www.ajc.com/news/local/crime-scene-photos-request-sparks-privacy-debate/JR2QrnIXxk5ht6UDxX3DAO/ https://www.rcfp.org/georgia-rushes-pass-crime-photo-exemption-records-law/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/gary-michael-hilton-sentenced-four-life-sentences For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodesFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdarkSupport the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page!Thank you to the week's partners!Smalls: Smalls New Year's Special - get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/NPAD.Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.Soul:  For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD.

Im Oktober 2007 verschwinden Irene und John Bryant auf einer Wanderung im Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. Bald wird klar: Hinter dem Verschwinden des Ehepaares steckt ein brutales Verbrechen und ein Mann, der sein wahres Gesicht verbirgt. Als einige Wochen später die 46-jährige Cheryl Dunlop in Florida verschwindet und wieder ein Mann ohne Gesicht auftaucht, wächst ein schrecklicher Verdacht: Liegt da ein Killer in den Wäldern auf der Lauer? Und wenn ja, wann und wo wird er wieder zuschlagen?Als am 1. Januar 2008 dann die 24-jährige Meredith Emerson auf einer Wanderung in Georgia verschwindet, beginnt ein verzweifelter Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. Heute sprechen wir über die brutalen Verbrechen des National Forest Serial Killers, Michael Hilton. Hat Hilton wirklich erst im Herbst 2007 mit dem Töten begonnen oder ist die Liste seiner Opfer länger? Und was hat es mit dem Low-Budget-Film Deadly Run auf sich? War er Inspiration für Hiltons Taten oder ist es andersherum?Inhaltswarnung: Explizite Gewalt, Sexualisierte Gewalt, Entführung, Ob der Fall gelöst oder ungelöst ist seht ihr ganz unten in der Folgenbeschreibung: N= nicht gelöst, G = Gelöst.SHOWNOTES:Danke an unsere heutigen Werbepartner:Femtasy:Mit unserem Code "PUPPIES" könnt ihr Femtasy einen Monat kostenlos testen und 25 EUR auf das Jahresabo sparen. Klickt am besten direkt hier.Koro:Mit unserem Code PUPPIES spart ihr 5% bei Koro, viel Spaß beim Stöbern und Knacken. Hier gehts lang.Hier findet ihr alle Links zu all unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern, Rabatten und Codes:https://linktr.ee/puppiesandcrimeBuchclub Bücher für Februar (Thema Kindheit):Amanda: Tintenherz-Reihe von Cornelia FunkeMarieke: Madita von Astrid LindgrenSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: @Puppiesandcrime - https://www.instagram.com/puppiesandcrime/?hl=deTiktok: @puppiesandcrime.podcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@puppiesandcrime.podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuppiesandCrimeEmail: puppiesandcrime@gmail.com------- G --------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unexplained Disappearances from Angeles National Forest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

n this episode of Keep it Wild, Cathy Quinn, assistant wilderness program manager for the USDA Forest Service speaks with Kalli Hawkins about a recent trail closure at Eagle Mountain, as part of a planned trail rehabilitation project. The work involved a team of sled dogs that were used to haul building materials into the remote portion of the trail, which is part of the BWCAW. Use of sled dog teams is not common in most National Forests, but this technique is used by the Superior National Forest to help with various projects every winter. Learn more about the USFS sled dog program and get a forecast for summer trail projects in the BWCAW, in this conversation. Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service, 2026

The Trump Administration is using a legal shortcut to make it easier to cut down trees in national forests. Illinois' Shawnee National Forest, the state's only national forest, is an early battleground against the increasingly popular tactic to fast track timber sales across the country.

Tribes in Wisconsin are opposing efforts to end protections for millions of acres of national forest land. a look at the declining number of dairy farms over the past 20 years. And, what people should know about the GLP-1 pill for weight loss.

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear from vigils and protests around the region after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. We also hear from a former National Forest supervisor about the challenges currently facing public lands. Then, a conversation with a conservationist about efforts to restore American bison to Indigenous lands. We finish the show with a BLM archaeologist who tells us about efforts to preserve and conserve the region's rich archaeological history.

In this episode, Tara and Nancy examine the brutal murders of two Arizona teenagers who set out on what was supposed to be a simple Memorial Day camping trip and never returned.The two disappeared while camping near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest, a rugged and remote area of central Arizona. When deputies located their vehicle, disturbing evidence quickly turned a missing-persons case into a homicide investigation.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) FacebookHelpful Resources:  Parents of Murdered Children https://www.pomc.org/Source Materialhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-arrested-months-after-2-teens-found-murdered/story?id=126183418#:~:text=The%20sheriff's%20office%20said%20Thomas,%2Dyear%2Dold%20Evan%20Clark.https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/former-national-guard-member-charged-murder-arizona-campers/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-arrested-months-after-2-teens-found-murdered/story?id=126183418#:~:text=The%20sheriff's%20office%20said%20Thomas,remote%20hiking%20and%20camping%20area.Suspect indicted for deaths of Valley teenagers at Mount Ord | 12news.com

VANISHED from the ANGELES National ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

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California's Angeles National Forest -  Monica Reza Disappearance and MoreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this episode of Bigfoot Society, a longtime Washington State resident shares decades of unexplained encounters across Stevens County, Colville National Forest, and surrounding wilderness areas. What began as strange wood knocks and massive footprints escalated into disturbing vocalizations, unexplained nighttime activity, and a chilling sound often described as a “woman death scream.”The witness details encounters near 49 Degrees North, Burnt Valley, Kalispell Peak, Sand Canyon, and remote forest roads, including incidents involving heavy bipedal tracks in snow, objects impacting embankments at high speed, and vocal responses echoing across mountain valleys. The episode also explores reports from Bumping Lake, Sullivan Lake, and nearby tribal lands, where similar activity has been documented for generations.Listeners will hear firsthand accounts of unexplained breathing outside elevated windows, long-range howls with extreme volume, coordinated vocal responses, and patterns suggesting intelligent movement through rugged terrain following water sources and seasonal food availability. The discussion touches on Search and Rescue encounters, historical cases in Washington State, and theories ranging from undiscovered hominids to isolated primitive human populations.If you're interested in Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, cryptid activity in Washington, or unexplained wilderness experiences backed by eyewitness testimony, this episode delivers a detailed and unsettling account that raises more questions than answers.Resources:https://www.youtube.com/@Samsquancher67

VANISHED from the Angeles National ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

With the Slenderman stabbing being in the news in November of 2025, Aaron felt it would be a good time to reshare this episode from We Don't Talk Politics about Slenderman. Thanks for checking it out and be sure to check out all the original Doors of the Universe podcast episodes!Click this link to check out all our socials. https://linktr.ee/dotupodcastIf you'd like to support this podcast financially, you can become a monthly donor at patreon.com/dotupodcast.If you enjoy the podcast please tell your friends, subscribe and follow me on YouTube and all the social media platforms, and give me a rating wherever possible, but especially on Apple Podcasts. It'll really help the podcast grow.Thanks so much for listening!Intro Music By :Gustavo Plaza :https://www.fiverr.com/gustavoplaza?source=gig_page&gigs=slug%3Aproduce-your-synth-pop-song%2Cpckg_id%3A1Check out their band Telefonema :https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dqwjastOiSbSk9W7OAzAL?si=wq8DkMLxQtu84RqOGHWtvA

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A young hiker vanishes in the woods, and the search leads police across multiple states to a mysterious drifter living deep in the forests. What they uncover is far darker than anyone imagined. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: twitch.tv/throatypie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paytonmorelandshow/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: Making a Serial Killer - Season 2 Episode 2, “Gary Hilton” Wild Crime – Season 3, episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 United States Attorney's Office - https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/gary-michael-hilton-sentenced-four-life-sentences  Court TV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc5mR0ndQCE People - https://people.com/national-forest-serial-killer-confesses-2007-dismemberment-murder-florida-nurse-11712002 WYFF 4 - https://www.wyff4.com/article/serial-killer-sentenced-for-nc-murders/7004143  Yahoo! News - https://www.yahoo.com/news/gary-michael-hilton-national-forest-150259738.html NBC News - https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23769881  ABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/US/hulu-documentary-missing-womans-case-sparked-investigation-serial/story?id=105180020 WLOS News 13 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB4iQONtZ4I  CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gary-michael-hilton-suspected-serial-killer-gets-death-penalty-in-fla-for-2007-beheading-murder/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Utah father's “family hike” up the steep and strenuous Broads Fork Trail in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest turned into a horrific, life-threatening ordeal for his three young children when he refused to turn back as a storm rolled in, ultimately leaving them exposed, injured, and stranded overnight at high elevation. Search-and-rescue crews later found the children hypothermic and unresponsive, and investigators uncovered disturbing details, including the father ignoring repeated warnings, pushing the kids toward a nearly 9-mile summit, and even leaving his 8-year-old to perform CPR on her brother in the dark. This episode breaks down the timeline, the rescue, and the shocking decisions that turned a mountain trail into a nightmare.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook  Sources:https://www.ksl.com/article/51411042/extremely-selfish-dad-charged-with-taking-young-kids-on-dangerous-hike-that-ended-in-a-rescue https://gephardtdaily.com/local/father-who-took-children-on-mountain-hike-in-snowstorm-arrested-for-alleged-child-torture-intentional-abuse/ https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/father-big-cottonwood-hiker-missing-toture/amp/https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/utah-father-who-went-missing-with-3-children-on-hike-charged-with-child-torture-abuseources:

Unexplained Disappearances from Green Mountain National ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

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A fight over a logging road project on the Idaho-Montana border. Conservation groups are working to protect endangered animals in the Continental Divide.

Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out more!Owner of Grass Valley Pasty Company arrested and booked into the Nevada County jail Friday evening, according to the Grass Valley Police Department. The Nevada County elections office has officially certified the results of Nov. 4th's Statewide Special Election.  Nevada County's 66% voter participation rate dwarfs the state's 50% average and ranks it among the top 5 counties for voter turnout in this special election.

Should we be logging our drinking watersheds to protect them? That's the question for residents of Walla Walla Washington, whose pristine drinking water  comes off of National Forest land.The Forest Service is planning to a major and multi-faceted project with the stated purpose of protecting Walla Walla's drinking water from wildfire.  But what about the impacts of road building and commercial logging in intact, native forest?These questions over how and whether to use so called “active management” to mitigate fire risk grow more relevant every year, and there is a growing body of evidence that, in many cases, the Forest Service is not coming up with the right answers.My guest today is Paul Lynn, a Walla Walla based mycology business owner turned community organizer. Paul has been creatively working to bring his community together to oppose commercial logging within the Walla Walla watershed, and I'm delighted to talk with him.My email is coastrangeradio@gmail.com, please let me know what you think of the show!Show Notes:https://substack.com/@wallawallawatershedtheconfluenceseries.orghttps://www.fungaia.life/ethos/https://www.instagram.com/coastrangeradio/

Thanksgiving Day, 2001: deep in the quiet forests of New Hampshire's White Mountains, searchers made a grim discovery — the body of 52-year-old Canadian hiker who had vanished after setting out for a short afternoon hike. What unfolded in the days before and after her death paints a chilling picture of a random, violent attack in one of the Northeast's most popular hiking corridors.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) FacebookSources:WMUR — “White Mountains Mystery: The Killing of Louise Chaput” https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-white-mountains-mystery-louise-chaput/42126315Concord Monitor — “Twenty years later, Chaput murder is still unsolved” https://www.concordmonitor.com/2021/11/29/twenty-years-later-chaput-murder-is-still-unsolved-43696199/Boston.com — “On 10th anniversary, N.H. authorities seek clues in slaying of White Mountains hiker” https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/noprimarytagmatch/2011/11/22/on-10th-anniversary-n-h-authorities-seek-clues-in-slaying-of-white-mountains-hiker/

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In this episode, host Zach Urness reposts his tips and tricks to finding the perfect Christmas tree in Oregon's national forests. With a $5 permit, you can travel far and wide in the national forests to find a tree to bring home — whether you live in Portland, Salem, Eugene or elsewhere. It's not always as easy as it seems, however. The podcast breaks down where to get a permit, which forest to target, what elevation to find success and other tips on exploring in the snow.

Park Ranger: Animals FLEEING Our National Forests and Parks,They're Running From SOMETHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folks in the Panhandle are upset about a scheme to swap 200 acres of National Forest land to build a county recreation area.Our guest this episode is Patrick Manteiga, second generation owner, publisher, and columnist at the Tampa-based La Gaceta newspaper. La Gaceta is the state's - and the nation's - only trilingual newspaper.Filling in for Chadd Scott his episode is Florida author, podcaster, and newspaper publisher Cathy Salustri.Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Historia original escrita por: SunHeadPrimeSunHeadPrime (u/SunHeadPrime) - RedditPublicada en Reddit NoSleep: I Work as a Lookout at a National Forest. Does Anyone Know What a Code Black Means? : r/nosleepPuedes comprar su libro aquí:Amazon.com: I've Never Told Anyone: A chilling collection of eleven horror short stories that'll keep you up at night eBook : West, Kris: Tienda KindlePermiso otorgado por el autorTraducción y narración por: Darksoul Horror─────────────────────────────Estás son mis redes sociales personales:→ Instagram - Sebastian Echeverri (@seb_echeverri) • Instagram photos and videos→ Facebook - Sebastian Echeverri | Facebook─────────────────────────────Créditos musicalesRepulsive – REPULSIVE - YouTube─────────────────────────────Canción de la introVivek Abhishek - Voodoo[ No Copyright ] VOODOO | HORROR MUSIC | ROYALTY FREE MUSIC─────────────────────────────Redes Sociales de este canal: → Instagram - Darksoul (@darksoulhorror) • Fotos y videos de Instagram→ Facebook - Darksoul Horror | Facebook─────────────────────────────#Creepypastas #CreepypastasenEspañol #NoSleep

On this nightmare walk, The Operator takes us through several national forests and forces our eyes and earballs onto the gruesome scenes committed by a true National Forest serial killer, Gary Michael Hilton.And in the Happy Ending, a missing toddler is... well, it's a Happy Ending... so good things happen for the toddler :)Want 30 days of Patreon for free? Email The Op at info@1159media.comHugs ❤️

In today's episode WJ and KJ deliver another entertaining and creepy episode. KJ covers the eerie legend of James Dean's Porsche known as the Little Bastard. Bill covers a tale of a terrifying night hike in the Olympic National Forest. And some great listener mail. Please join us!Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

Trail Runner Missing in the SHOSHONE National ForestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

ANGELES National Forest STRANGE DisappearanceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In this special episode, reporter Hannah Shields heads into the Lolo National Forest to follow a group of citizen scientists tracking beaver activity as part of the Clark Fork Coalition's Beaver Blitz. These volunteers are gathering crucial data to help wildlife researchers understand how beavers move, build, and reshape watersheds — a natural solution to Montana's growing water challenges.From identifying freshly chewed branches to logging beaver dam sites, the fieldwork offers a firsthand look at how this keystone species is making a comeback across western Montana. Learn how beaver restoration efforts could strengthen ecosystems, protect against drought, and bring new life to rivers and wetlands statewide.A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their journey shows the hard work, tradition, and bittersweet goodbyes that come with raising livestock. Discover Season 4 of our Deep Dive podcast, From Farm to Fair — coming Sunday, September 21st! Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another entertaining and creepy episode. KJ covers the eerie legend of James Dean's Porsche known as the Little Bastern. Bill covers a tale of a terrifying night hike in the Olympic National Forest. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

In the news: an arrest is made in the case of 2 teens found dead in an Arizona National Forest; Convictions for illegal BASE jumping in Yosemite; Hikers take cover as shots fly over their heads in a wilderness area in California; Seeking information for an assault at an NPS campground; Justice served for the murder of a man found dead in a wilderness area in Colorado; A man arrested for murdering his girlfriend and disposing her body in a National Forest.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

President Trump is trying to reverse the Clinton era rule that puts 59 million acres of National Forest lands off limits to timber harvest and other development. America's timber industry may not see the boom many conservatives expect, as NPR's Kirk Siegler reports.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

They say the beast of Caribou Lake is a dragon, others believe it to be a gigantic demon. Find out in today's scary true stories of the unknown! ⚠️ Best listened to with headphones in complete darkness ⚠️ 0:00 INTRO 0:51 Hellhound in my Hometown from Untold Horrors 18:22 The Wrong Cousin in our Living Room from Kue95 9:04 My Father and the Dragon from TempestClone729 18:16 It Followed Us from House to House from xoxwickedsoulxox 36:07 I Witnessed a Skinwalker on Psilocybin from Casio1 41:13 The Flood from Silver Bullet54 45:49 Creepy Tree from Yarn_Fanatic 49:36 Why I'll Never Use A Shower Again late at Night – And Why I Quit Being a Waitress from maggpie24 53:21 Creepo in my Bedroom from sebaa23249 Become an Eeriecast PLUS Member! https://eeriecast.com/plus Background music from one of these sources: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/@Myuu CO.AG Darkness Prevails Epidemic Sound LXZURAY GIMU Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Get our merch http://eeriecast.store/ Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Submit Your Story Here (Unexplained Encounters ONLY): https://www.darkstories.org/ Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 #Creepy #Cryptids #NationalForest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a small Cessna went down in the San Gabriel Mountains in February 1979, eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad was thrust into a fight for his life. Stranded in a blizzard on alpine terrain more than 8,500 feet up, he drew on the skills and grit he'd learned from his father to make his way out. Sources: Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival, by Norman Ollestad (2009). For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials at: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to the week's partners! SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/npad Hello Fresh: Use our link to get up to 10 FREE meals and a free item for life. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/npad. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.