Whether fact or fiction, these five myths and legends from around the US are worth a listen.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

For 11 years the family and friends have of Derek Lueking have been left with unanswered questions after finding his car in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.  What were his plans?  Did his plans change? What was the intention of the note he left?  And most importantly - what happened to Derek and where is he? If you have any info on this case please call the NPS (865)436-1230 or the tip line (888) 653-0009.  

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There are many things that might leave you breathless… maybe it’s the view, perhaps it’s the climb, or maybe it’s something entirely more frightful. Join us as we discuss haunted wild places!   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Sailing solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua started out as an adventure of a lifetime for Steven Callahan, but it quickly took a turn for the worst.  In order to survive he would need MacGyver style skills, ingenuity, and a whole lot of mental strength. Could you survive 76 days at sea?     Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Formerly filled with hustle and bustle these towns went bust; join us as we discuss 5 US ghost towns that are as beautiful as they are eerie.  

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Think running 25 miles a day sounds like a walk in a park?  Mauro Prosperi might argue yes after mother nature threw him off course leaving him to take desperate measures to survive in the Sarah Desert.  

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Skeptic or believer, join us as we explore the history and mysteries of five haunted hikes in New England.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at [email protected]   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Geoff and Molly took an unexpected job layoff and turned it into the perfect opportunity to hike the Appalachian Trail.  Their positive and fun personalities were a hit along the trail but would offer them no protection from the evil they would eventually encounter.   

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Many hikers dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail in full, yet very few see that come true.  A few unfortunate souls have seen their dream end in a nightmare. Join us as we discuss how stepping away from the trail ended in tragedy for Geraldine Largay.

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Watch your step, watch your back, and stay on the trail as we explore eight dangerous trails across the US.  

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