A group of young men roadtrip from Tennessee out west and arrive at a family member’s dude ranch in southern Colorado. One of the young men, being  a competitive runner, open-­water swimmer, and obstacle-course racer, goes for a run near the ranch with his friend. Only one of the young men returns from that run and months later, his body is found less than two miles from where he was last seen.





Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_National_Forest
https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/find-a-forest/rio-grande-national-forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/riogrande/recreation
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/remains-discovered-colorado-believed-be-those-joe-keller-vanished-year-n607356
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/leave-no-trace/

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Mammoth Cave is the largest known cave system in the world. Artifacts found inside the cave suggest people have been exploring Mammoth for thousands of years, and yet scientists are still discovering new passageways and underground rooms. It has served many purposes over the years including being a saltpeter mine, a tuberculosis clinic, and private theme park. Visitors often report seeing apparitions and hearing things. There’s nothing spookier than being in a huge cave system with lingering spirits. 

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammoth_Cave_National_Park
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/maca.htm
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm
https://listverse.com/2023/04/21/10-people-who-went-missing-in-mammoth-cave-national-park/
https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm
https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/other-cave-tours.htm
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/national-parks/national-parks-ghost-stories/
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820

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A woman is found deceased in a cemetery in Virginia in December 1996. Next to her was an 8 inch Christmas tree and a note that read, "Now I lay me down to sleep, soon to drift to the eternal deep. And though I die and shall not wake, sleep sweeter will be than this life I forsake." The second message read, "Deceased by own hand. Valium plus alcohol. Prefer no autopsy. Please order cremation with funds provided. Thank you, Jane Doe."

This is the story of the Christmas Tree Lady who went unidentified for over 25 years.




Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Joyce_Meyer_Sommers
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/annandale/pleasant-valley-memorial-park/0598
https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2022/07/07/christmas-tree-lady-identified/
https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2022/07/fairfax-co-police-identify-christmas-tree-lady-25-years-after-death/
https://dnasolves.com/articles/christmas-tree-lady-joyce-sommers/
https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/07/12/the-sad-case-of-annandale-jane-doe/

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The Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forest is home to sweeping rivers, high peaks, and old mines. When a young TV producer suddenly vanishes from set while filming for Discovery Channel, no one understands where he could have gone. His bizarre disappearance sparks many questions, most of them unanswered. His case is unsolved and has been cold since October 2018. Could the national forest hold the answers to his whereabouts or was it used in a deadly cover up? And could this TV producer’s disappearance be connected with a woman who went missing a couple of days before? It's been 6 years and both Terrence Woods and Connie Johnson have yet to be found. 

Anyone with information regarding these disappearances is asked to contact the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office at (208) 983-1100.

Sources:
https://deadline.com/2020/08/terrence-woods-disappearance-gold-rush-discovery-raw-tv-investigation-1203008327/
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/category/Penman+Mine
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-maryland-filmmaker-still-missing-in-idaho/277-da5079f4-567d-471e-9d66-2eaff46bba35
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP52962
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/father-fighting-answers-october-2018-disappearance-son-terrence-woods-rcna121588
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/connie-johnson-strange-disappearances-from-us-wilderness
https://www.selwaybitterroot.org/csj
https://charleyproject.org/case/connie-marie-johnson

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When a seasoned wildfire spotter fails to check in for her scheduled radio call, her supervisor ventures out to make sure she is okay. When he arrives, she was gone and has never been seen since. How did she disappear from her remote post at Athabasca lookout? It's been 16 years and her case remains unsolved.

If you have any information on this case, call Hinton RCMP at 780–865–2455 or Crime Stoppers at 1–800–222–8477.



Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_A._Switzer_Provincial_Park
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/william-a-switzer-pp/information-facilities/park-contacts/switzer-park-visitor-centre/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/athabasca-lookout-trail
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/stephanie-stewart
https://www.reddit.com/r/alberta/comments/1arytvw/woman_vanishes_from_watchtower_stephanie_stewart/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/a-pot-of-boiling-water-and-a-smear-of-blood-12-years-later-fresh-clues-sought-in-stephanie-stewarts-disappearance
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/william-a-switzer-pp/information-facilities/trails/trail-report/athabasca-lookout/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hundreds-search-for-woman-missing-from-fire-lookout-tower-1.587111

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While enjoying a hike to Pinnacle Lake in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, a mother-daughter duo were brutally murdered. Other hikers found their bodies and immediately alerted authorities. Was their killer another hiker on the trail? Was this a random act or were the pair targeted for unknown reasons? Why were these two women shot in the head while trying to enjoy nature on a hike? After 18 years, their case remains unsolved.

People with tips are encouraged to call the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 425-388-3845.




Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Baker%E2%80%93Snoqualmie_National_Forest
https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/find-a-forest/mt-baker-snoqualmie-national-forest
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/tag/Pinnacle+Lake+Trail+Washington+murders
https://www.luxurygetaways.com/mt-baker-snoqualmie-national-forest/
https://komonews.com/news/local/stodden-cleared-in-murder-of-his-family-12-years-ago
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-exclusive/mary-cooper-and-susanna-stodden
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-mar-10-na-trail10-story.html
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/one-mans-relentless-search-for-killer-in-its-18th-year/281-5d26dcb4-a3e5-4bcf-b8e4-dba203f30a2e
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/murder-case-is-cold-but-memory-still-burns/

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Grand Canyon National Park is a place of beauty and majesty, but is it also home to lost souls still wandering the earth? Roughly 900 people have died within the boundaries since the 1800’s…do some of those souls still linger? Many people say they do. Tune in today to hear about some haunts of Grand Canyon National Park.

Introducing our new series: Haunted Parks. We will feature haunted national parks, forests, wildernesses, and recreation areas and tell their spooky histories & ghost stories.




Sources:
https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/national-parks/national-parks-ghost-stories/
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/g-s1-22318/grand-canyon-deaths
https://www.hastingsandhastings.com/grand-canyon-deaths/
https://www.hastingsandhastings.com/grand-canyon-deaths/
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/grca.htm
https://wereintherockies.com/how-many-people-have-died-in-the-grand-canyon/
https://www.westernriver.com/grand-canyon-river-trip/mile-by-mile-240-separation-canyon
https://grandcanyonhelicoptertour.net/signs-of-paranormal-activity-in-the-national-grand-canyon-part-2/
https://vocal.media/criminal/murder-suicide-and-bizzare-incidents-at-the-grand-canyon
https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/pure-land-annette-mcgivney-excerpt/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon
https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

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When a man disappears into the forestland that surrounds his home everyone is stunned. He knew  Great Smoky Mountains National Park like the back of his hand…so how did he go missing with no trace left behind? Only one clue was left behind: his idle ATV. Two questions remain: Did he stumble upon something he wasn’t supposed to see and where is he now?

Tips: Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001

**edit: I mentioned that Matt was Mike's brother, that is incorrect. Matt is one of Mike's sons.***






Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park
https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-edwin-hearon
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/special-reports/the-vanished/vanished-mike-hearon-missing-in-the-moutains/51-d4855ea8-13ba-4710-a534-0ce8f1dc8441
https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/50-volunteers-join-search-for-missing-maryville-man-ep-411119166-359796801.html/?page=1
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/mike-hearon
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mike-hearon-man-missing-in-the-mountains/51-354008626
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/128530073/

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When a man leading a double life is found out, he commits an unspeakable act to cover his secrets. About two weeks ahead of law enforcement, he was able to escape into the wilderness. After 7 years the mystery still remains: where is he? Is he still in the woods living off of the land or has he conned his way into another identity and is living among us? 

If you know anything about this case or Mike Bullinger’s whereabouts, please contact Idaho Cold Case Tip Line 1-844-846-4040.  CALL the ISB Tip Line at 888-653-0009. TEXT to 202-379-4761. ONLINE at www.nps.gov/isb and click "Submit a Tip". EMAIL [email protected]

Sources:
https://www.postregister.com/news/crime_courts/triple-homicide-investigation-continues-years-%20later/article_5fab57b9-2e63-5278-87c5-a0363adc80ce.html
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP99838
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/grte.htm
https://www.nationalparked.com/grand-teton
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/06/20/former-utah-man-suspected-in-idaho-triple-killing-is-probably-dead-sheriff-says/
https://people.com/crime/mike-bullinger-murder-wife-girlfriend-idaho-house/
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article213163269.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dEwtVED6Ms
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/police-won-t-quit-search-for-triple-murder-%20suspect/article_3a366ff1-2ab1-58b5-9fb7-b7176b9e876f.html’
https://www.lindquistmortuary.com/obituaries/cheryl-jean-baker

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When a hiker’s remains are found in a shallow grave along the Appalachian Trail, an investigation immediately begins. Despite the FBI getting involved, a reward, and more than 80 interviews of other hikers, his murder went unsolved. Eight years later another hiker vanished from just a couple of miles from where the previous body was found. He was missing for a year before his remains were found. Who murdered both of these men? Is geography the only connecting factor in their cases or could something more sinister be going on in this area?

Those with information on Scott (Stonewall) Lilly are urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 (1-800-CALL-FBI) and choose Option 4.

Those with information about Chad Austin are encouraged to call the Virginia State Police at (540) 375-9589 or contact us by email at [email protected].



Sources:
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/true-crime-in-the-outdoors/scott-lilly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail
https://appalachiantrailnoir.wordpress.com/2014/12/26/the-death-of-scott-lilly/
https://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/notices/Scott-Lilly
https://hikeitforward.wordpress.com/2016/02/24/who-was-scott-lilly/
https://wset.com/news/local/multiple-law-enforcement-agencies-searching-for-missing-man
https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Family-organizes-search-party-for-missing-Buena-Vista-man-510760721.html?fbclid=IwAR0PxtUfH9n-ZSkbfAnjhCdRoyw13RkRd5fyMGN7dR8OuoFhlMJyu-innbU
https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Open-Case-Virginia-Buena-Vista-couple-anxious-for-answers-nine-months-after-sons-disappearance-568542231.html
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/05/18/remains-of-missing-buena-vista-man-found-after-nearly-a-year-of-searching/?fbclid=IwAR2Ik9MqkBTJkHd2A9rHO6o6aym5Lqxna422aLfCJ9tTZhJDcpTZAQRgpDo

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