Surprise! Today I am in Page, Arizona on a mission to take my mom to see Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. So let’s read some bizarre incident reports from Glen Canyon NRA and hear about some tragic incidents at Horseshoe Bend.

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 https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/glca.htm

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When people think of Acadia National Park, they picture rugged coastlines, crashing Atlantic waves, and peaceful hikes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. But beneath that beauty, Acadia has a darker side. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the deaths in Acadia National Park—the stories that don’t always make the brochures, but are just as much a part of this landscape as the granite peaks and coastal trails.

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https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/acad.htm

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Crater Lake is widely considered one of the most haunted and mysterious places in Oregon, rooted in indigenous legends of a "doorway to Hell" and modern reports of strange, unexplainable events. Its deep, clear waters and haunting legends have made it a hotspot for paranormal enthusiasts, researchers, and tourists alike. Join us for this installment of Haunted Parks.

Sources:

https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/the-mysterious-depths-of-crater-lake-spooky-stories-rituals-and-suicides

https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-148/

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/oregon/sinister-story-crater-lake-or

https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/theoldman.htm

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On April 11, 2019, a woman and her dog took a hike through the beautiful landscape of Cañón del Diablo, or Devils Canyon, with six other hikers. She decided to take a rest while the others continued without her. When the group returned to the spot where the woman and her dog had once been, she was nowhere to be seen. They vanished without a trace. What happened to them?

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_de_San_Pedro_M%C3%A1rtir_National_Park

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/mexico/baja-california/canon-del-diablo-san-pedro-martir

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/kat-hammontre

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A 37 year old businesswoman disappeared while visiting Yosemite National Park, after stepping away from her car near Bridalveil Creek for what should have been a brief stop. When she didn’t return, a large search effort began and did not produce any leads. It wasn’t until several months later that anyone got any answers but one still remains today: what exactly happened that day at the overlook?

Sources:

​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Point

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park

https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/fj1onf/what_happened_to_jeanne_hesselschwerdt/

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/foul-play-doubted-in-yosemite-missing-woman-s-3027942.php

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When a 17 year old goes missing while on a hunt, a huge search is launched. The ten day search is extensive, but nothing is found–not the rifle or any of the belongings he had on him at the time of his disappearance. The FBI was even called in, but there were no answers until just over a year later. What happened that November day? 

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_Creek_Wilderness

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood_National_Forest

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/corey-fay

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ay6drt/what_happened_to_17_year_old_corey_fay/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131035257/corey_c-fay

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19920921/1514244/missing-ore-teen-confirmed-dead

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Today’s stories take us from a windswept California shoreline…to the steep cliffs of the Smoky Mountains…into the narrow slot canyons of Utah…down into one of the deepest canyons in North America…up to the top of the world on Mount Everest…and finally—to a rare story of hope, in the forests of Madagascar.

Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/remains-banker-missing-1999-found-california-beach-family-looking-seas-rcna265781

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/03/30/woman-dies-after-60-foot-fall-alum-cave-trail-great-smoky-mountains/

https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/hikers-rescued-from-flash-flood-in-little-wild-horse-canyon-utah/

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-man-black-canyon-gunnison/73-5f12e018-e8ff-4072-9181-bff347d58e65

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/fraud-mount-everest-climbers-targeted-alleged-rescue-insurance-scam-rcna266533

https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/a-reforestation-corridor-in-madagascar-offers-a-future-for-lemurs-and-locals/

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 In March of 1993, a hiker on the Wailau trail was suffering from scraped and bleeding feet after hiking miles in rough terrain. He approached a helicopter on the beach and asked for a lift out, but was denied the help because he didn’t have $650 to pay for the helicopter ride. He has been missing ever since. 

If you have any information about the disappearance of Jeffery Zoltowski, please contact the Michigan State Police at 313-215-0675 Case Number MPC-12-15 or the Honolulu Police Department at 808-955-8300 Case Number 94-1203.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wailau

https://disappearedblog.com/jeffrey-zoltowski/

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/molokai-jeffrey-zoltowski-21953090.php

https://www.mauicounty.gov/425/Missing-People

https://www.trailgroove.com/blogs/entry/232-hiking-the-wailau-trail-lost-in-a-hawaiian-jungle/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnZ2yAGszIaLlfFbp01Sa7qDG0QB0Z_NvD5euvDqYjEl1XZpNB

https://www.facebook.com/groups/124315261807/

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/601

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_of_the_Holy_Cross

https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=1155

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/michelle-vanek-mount-holy-cross/?scope=anon

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/michelle-vanek

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On October 8, 1969, a 78‑year‑old hunter vanished while hunting with his family near Sparks Lake, Oregon — a disappearance that sparked a large search but yielded no trace. The following summer rescuers found his rifle, clothing, one boot and a glove carefully placed at the base of a tree. 

Sources:

 https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/destinations/lakes-reservoirs/sparks-lake/

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/recreation/sparks-lake

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/10/22/robert-winters-strange-disappearances-from-us-wilderness-areas

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