In this week's episode The Mystics wander into the strange and sacred shadows of Yosemite as they explore the disappearance of Sandra Hughes, an experienced outdoorswoman known for her unmistakably bright blue hair, who vanished in 2020 under circumstances that still don’t add up. With care and compassion, The Mystics retrace Sandra’s final known steps: a wrecked campsite, scattered belongings, and several eerie sightings that left search teams puzzled. Despite her deep experience navigating wild spaces, Sandra slipped into the forest’s silence — and more than four years later, her story continues to perplex investigators and armchair sleuths alike. But this is Yosemite, after all... a place built on legends just as much as granite. So the Mystics also dive into the valley’s enduring lore: guardian spirits carved into cliffs, trickster forces said to protect the wilderness, and the ancient stories of the Ahwahneechee people who believed these lands were alive and listening. Balancing mystery with myth (and just a sprinkle of the Mystics’ usual humor), this episode honors Sandra’s story while exploring the deeper, older magic of Yosemite, a place where the line between the seen and unseen is never quite straight.

🚨🚨 If you have any information about this individual or if you have been in the area south of Merced Pass and Buena Vista Crest during July 2020, please call 209-372-0610, even if you didn't see her or abandoned gear.

THE IMPORTANT LINKS AND CRED

📸 Cover Art by Rainbowfishdesign

🎶 The Grimm Mystics Theme Song by Bear Golden and Abby Golden

National Park Service Posting on Sandra

The Bizarre Disappearance of Sandra Hughes, Where Are They Podcast

The Haunting Case of Sandra Hughes, Haunts Podcast

Medium.com Article on Sandra

WSBT Article

Mariposa Gazette