National Park After Dark

In October of 1918, just days before the end of the first World War, a the Princess Sophia ran aground on Vanderbilt Reef and sank into icy Alaskan waters. Every single one of the over 350 people aboard perished despite rescue boats circling the ship for nearly two days, nearly within arms reach. What has gone down in history as the worst maritime disaster in the history of the pacific northwest has largely been lost to history, but baffles everyone who hears her tale.

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Book - The Sinking of the Princess Sophia, Taking the North Down with Her by Ken Coates & Bill Morrison

Articles - Travel Alaska, Capital Daily, NPS, Last Frontier Magazine, Alaska Daily News, Juneau Empire

Today’s stories include lost and found hikers, eventful honeymoons, stranger danger and beyond the veil experiences. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!

We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.

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This week we venture to one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world to talk about the daredevils who have gone over it. Most notably, Annie Edson Taylor, was the first to ever go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive.

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Resources:

https://dr.library.brocku.ca/bitstream/handle/10464/2537/overfallsannieed00tayluoft.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1

https://www.niagarafallsinfo.com/niagara-falls-history/niagara-falls-tourism-history/daredevils-of-niagara-falls

https://media.syracuse.com/mie/other/FNYXII%2001-13.pdf%2012.10.pdf

https://sistory.co/2017/07/07/dont-go-chasing-fame-in-waterfalls/

https://www.newspapers.com/article/buffalo-courier-express-annie-edson-tayl/25031252/

Take to Google, type in “US Virgin Islands” and you’ll be met with photos of turquoise waters and smiling faces sipping on drinks atop sparkling white sand. This destination is among the most popular in the Caribbean for vacationers, but it was once at the core of the transatlantic slave trade. Today we discuss what has gone down in history as the 1733 Akwamu Insurrection, an event in which thousands of enslaved Africans took fate into their own hands as they rose up against their oppressors - an event which was among the first, longest running and bloodiest rebellions in North American history.

We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.

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Sources NPS, Libcom, NPS History, VINOW, Caribbean Beat, Virgin Islands History, NPCA, NPS 2, The Guardian, Peoples of the Historical Slave Trade, US Department of State, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, WTJX, Virgin Islands Daily News

Today’s stories include unlikely reunions, wild horse chases, dog-sent wolves, lifesavers and Alaskan surfing. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!

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In June of 1996 two women, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, were found brutally murdered in Shenandoah National Park. Their murderer (or murderers) were never found and the case has remained unsolved, until now.

On June 20, 2024 the FBI announced that the assailant has been identified as Walter Leo Jackson Sr. Today we sit down for the second time, with Kathryn Miles, author and investigative journalist who has dedicated years of her life researching this case and uncovering faults in the investigation. While the FBI has closed the case, she unveils in this interview that there are a lot more questions that need to be answered, including the possibility of more victims. This case might be labeled as closed, but in reality, this new information has just opened up a whole new investigation.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI’s Toll-Free tip line at

1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You may also contact your local FBI office, the nearest

American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at  Electronic Tip Form | FBI

 

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Today we dive into the history of National Parks and how America's best idea almost died. Instead of talking about their landscapes, we take a deep dive into the history of their beautiful historic hotels and the ghostly encounters people have experienced there. From Tennessee to Washington, and everywhere in-between, there are plenty tales to tell.

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We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.

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RESOURCES:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/mission-66.htm

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/mission-66-modern-architecture.htm

Book: Glacier Ghost Stories by Karen Stevens

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/chateau-oregon-caves-national-monument-haunted4733

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Sharks have swum the world’s waters for millennia – there is a reason they are referred to as living dinosaurs. Their presence globally is not new, but their comeback in certain parts of the world is not celebrated by everyone. In September of 2018, Arthur Medici was killed while recreating in the waters off Cape Cod after sustaining a white shark bite. His death, the first shark related death in state history since 1936, has sparked an intense debate about the sharks, seals and people who live, work and play in the waters of the Atlantic. Arthur’s death prompted the question - what do we do? But also, - haven’t we already done enough?

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We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.

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Articles/Webpages: Boston Magazine, NPS, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, NBC Boston, Mass Live, Boston.com, Collins Funeral Home, Cape Cod Times, LOHUD, Boston, NBC Boston (2), BioOne, NOAA Fisheries, NPR, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Cape Cod Times, NY Times, PEW, Patch, NPS, Live Science, CBS News

Documentary: After the Bite (HBO)

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Arthur Medici Scholarship HERE

Lt. Leon Crane survived a devastating plane crash only to be stranded in the remote wilderness of Alaska. When a rescue mission fails to locate him, he spends the next 81 days fighting for his life.

We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.

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Resources:

http://npshistory.com/publications/foundation-documents/yuch-fd-overview.pdf

https://www.nps.gov/yuch/learn/historyculture/leon-crane-survival-story.htm

Book: 81 days below by Brian Murphy