The Lesser Known Pod

Today we're exploring the paranormal side of Shenandoah National Park.

If you're looking for a haunted place to stay, I've got just the place! Skyland Resort is full of interesting paranormal encounters. Or you can stay right on Corbin Cabin Trail, where Mrs. Corbin is sure to make her presence know to you - EEK.

And for all you hikers that like a little extra spookiness, the old civil war trails are lined with abandoned cemeteries and settlements - the perfect recipe for those still looking to live their best life, even in death.

Cryptids in Shenandoah? Definitely! I'll be talking about the mysterious Wampus Cat - guardian or villain? I'll let you decide.

LINKS:

Shenandoah History:

https://www.snptrust.org/about-us/mission-history/shenandoah-history/#:~:text=When%20Congress%20established%20Shenandoah%20National,Civilian%20Conservation%20Corps%20(CCC).

The Skyland Resort:

https://www.goshenandoah.com/lodging/skyland/skyland-map

Civil War Connection (NPS):

https://www.nps.gov/articles/shenandoah-civil-war-connection.htm

Lunar Paranormal Investigations (EVP Work):

https://lunarparanormalvirginia.com/

Bolen Cemetery (Find a Grave)

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2214992/bolen-cemetery

Wampus Cat:

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wampus-cat

Wampus Cat:

https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/wampus-cat.htm

Haunted Hikes:

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/hiking/haunted-hikes-spooky-cemetery-strolls-in-southern-national-parks/

Rent the Haunted Corbin Cabin

https://www.patc.net/

The Park Ranger Story, by Lilith Dread

Park Ranger REVEALS Shenandoah National Park's DARKEST SECRETS

In this episode, we explore the lesser known history of Shenandoah National Park along with lesser known facts about the popular trail that lies within it.

Sources:

https://blog.allentate.com/blue-ridge-geology/

https://www.whitecrowtours.com/white-crow-notes/10-facts-about-shenandoah-national-park

https://listverse.com/2023/03/12/10-missing-persons-cases-around-shenandoah-national-park/ - disappearances 

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2017/11/18/where-bobby-fitzgerald/877282001/

https://www.liveawilderlife.com/fun-facts-about-shenandoah-national-park/

Today, we're diving into the paranormal side of Denali National Park, Alaska.

Looking for a haunted hotel? The Historic Anchorage Hotel is full of spooky activity that'll keep you up all night!

Ever wondered how many bodies are currently on Mount Denali? Take a guess, then tune in to find out if you're right.

You've probably heard of the Bermuda Triangle (not sure why that one is so popular), but have you heard of the Alaskan Triangle? Way more people have disappeared here—it's mind-blowing!

We'll wrap up with a couple of mythical creatures: the Keelut and the Wendigo. Check out Instagram for pictures, but beware—the Wendigo is seriously terrifying!

Historic Anchorage Hotel:

www.historicanchoragehotel.com.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/deaths-denali-highlight-challenges-search-and-body-recovery/2012/06/19/#:~:text=But%20though%20visible%20in%20the,body%20has%20never%20been%20found.

Alaska Triangle

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/7-unexplained-disappearances-in-the-alaska-triangle

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2024/01/15/the-alaska-triangle/

Keelut Story:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/uw8m58/attacked_by_an_inuit_myth_i_grew_up_on_a_cemetery/?rdt=54357

How many bodies on Denali

https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/mountaineering.htm

Wendigo Sightings:

Top 5 Unexplained Wendigo Sightings That Prove They Are Among Us

Thanks for joining us again for another episode! Today we talk about Denali National Park's summit history and lesser-known facts about it. Do you dare summit this treacherous mountain?

Sources:

Dinosaurs https://www.npca.org/articles/1565-where-the-wild-things-were

Alaska triangle https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-774019

5 weird facts https://www.alaskatourjobs.com/blog/useful-tips/5-weird-facts-denali-national-park-preserve/

10 weird facts https://morethanjustparks.com/denali-national-park-facts/

35 things about it https://nationalparkobsessed.com/denali-facts/

https://unofficialnetworks.com/2018/02/26/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali-national-park-nps/

https://www.treehugger.com/denali-national-park-5210747

https://www.adventuretreks.com/blog/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali/

https://outdoors.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-denali-national-park/

Hidden canyons

https://nationalparkobsessed.com/national-parks-by-size/

Important Denali dates : https://www.livescience.com/40595-denali-mount-mckinley.html#:~:text=More%20than%2032%2C000%20people%20have,a%20few%20reach%20the%20top.

Most dangerous NP’s: https://www.panish.law/nevada/deaths-in-us-national-parks/

Denali climbers: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-successful-ascent-of-mt-mckinley

Hey guys! Let's take a look at the paranormal side of these beautiful islands. I'll admit, before we did this episode, I didn't even know about Channel Islands National Park! Now, here we are, looking for spectral sailors who never made back to shore, hoping to find buried treasure (which may or may not be cursed), and watching out for departed lighthouse keepers still roaming the halls.

As always, we need a fun place to stay too! The Glen Tavern Inn is just a hop, skip, and jump-scare away from the islands. Learn about its history of poker games and prohibition-era shenanigans (where Ashlee would most likely run the speakeasy and be a flapper?), now a cozy spot where you can sleep like the dead—literally - eek!

Links:

Hotel - Glen Tavern Inn

https://www.officialglentavern.com/history

Anacapa Island

https://www.independent.com/2007/10/25/journey-anacapislands-dark-side/

Google Book, Channel Island Hauntings

https://books.google.com/books?id=kAK1p91zJEwC&pg=PA39&lpg=PA39&dq=paranormal+activity+in+the+channel+islands+national+park&source=bl&ots=u5Sj6NE5Cn&sig=ACfU3U2pOhk4VrfsDi59ZrNWDA4yTnk_hw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiq5v6pnueFAxUXHjQIHZjUB704KBDoAXoECAgQAw#v=onepage&q=paranormal%20activity%20in%20the%20channel%20islands%20national%20park&f=false

Ghost Adventures: This was $1.99 on YouTube, Maybe free on Travel Channel?

Season 8; Episode 16

Deaths at Anacapa Island;

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=DEATHS:_ANACAPA_ISLAND

Weirdca.com

http://www.weirdca.com/

Welcome back to another episode of The Lesser Known.

Today we dive into the lesser-known history of what makes the Channel Islands National Park unique. Come with us to discover unique species of plants and animals, the history of the park, and mysterious plane and ship crashes.

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=ANACAPA_ISLAND_CHAIN_OF_TITLE_AND_LEASE_HOLDERS

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/torrey-pines-santa-rosa-island

Ten Fun Facts about Channel Islands National Park (visitventuraca.com)

Channel Island National Park Info and 7 Fun Wildlife Facts (visitventuraca.com)

13 SURPRISING Channel Islands National Park Facts (Guide) (morethanjustparks.com)

Uncovering the Channel Islands’ Unique Histories - The Santa Barbara Independent

California's Little Known Channel Islands | Proceedings - March 1944 Vol. 70/3/493 (usni.org)

https://www.expeditions.com/expedition-stories/stories/5-reasons-to-visit-channel-islands-national-park

https://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/nature/island-fox.htm

​​https://foothilldragonpress.org/280629/a-latest/bioluminescence-wonders-of-the-bright-blue-ocean/

https://www.islapedia.com/index.php?title=Portal:Movies

Hey guys!

In today's episode, we're talking about the supernatural mysteries of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where ancient myths, legends, and ghost stories linger from centuries past.

First, let's cozy up at the Volcano House, where a spirit guardian awaits!

Help us ponder the interesting persona of Pele, the fiery goddess— a youthful beauty or cigarette hoarder?

Ever heard of the Night Marchers? I, for one, wouldn't stick around to find out - RUN!

Finally, let's explore the eerie darkness of the Lava Tubes -  are you really alone? Maybe, maybe not!

Links:

"Stuff You Should Know" Podcast - Night Marchers Episode

"Spirits" podcast - Night Marchers Episode

Mysteries of Hawaii - Lopaka Kapanui

https://www.youtube.com/@MysteriesofHawaii

Examples of letters sent back to Hawaii

https://www.volcanogallery.com/lavarockIV.htm

Night Marchers

https://www.to-hawaii.com/legends/night-marchers.php

Night Marchers and Real Stories

https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/hawaiis-most-haunted/night-marchers

Volcano House:

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/historyculture/volcano-house.htm#:~:text=1868%20newspaper%20advertisement%20for%20Volcano,summit%20of%20K%C4%ABlauea%20since%201846.

Lava Tubes

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/lava-tubes.htm

Legend of Pele

https://www.nps.gov/articles/holo-mai-pele.htm

Ghost story

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/haunted-hawaii-my-personal-experience-with-the-supernatural-and-the-unexplained/

Welcome back to another episode of the Lesser Known!

In today's episode we go over the unique qualities of Volcanoes National Park including:

- Benefits of the volcanoes that might surprise you

- Lesser traveled trails and lava tubes

- Species of plants and animals only found in HI

- Cursed stones and flowers

If you don't know, now you know! See you next week :)

Sources:

https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Glowworm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/search?q=hawaii+volcanoes+national+park&lat=19.893871736916847&lng=-155.74625899999998&page=3

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/lanai-cathedrals-hawaii-waters-scuba-18266983.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halema%CA%BBuma%CA%BBu

https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-world-s-largest-active-volcano

https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/kau/volcanoes-national-park

https://volcanovillageestates.com/what-makes-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-so-special

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-were-the-hawaiian-islands-formed.html

http://npshistory.com/brochures/havo/1966.pdf

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-footprints-volcano-18522595.php

https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/footprints.htm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/extreme-life-lava-cricket

https://nationalparkobsessed.com/national-parks-by-size/

In this episode we combine the facts with the haunting! Learn about how Chobe became a National Park, the dangers that lie within and the hauntings that linger.

Sources:

https://wanderlustphotosblog.com/2022/10/12/the-ultimate-chobe-national-park-safari-guide/#:~:text=Chobe%20National%20Park%20is%20unlike,experiences%20you%20will%20find%20anywhere.

https://zqcollection.com/chobe-river/10-things-may-not-know-chobe-national-park/

https://www.tlouwanacamp.com/pages/chobe-national-park/

https://www.discoverafrica.com/blog/five-reasons-why-you-have-to-visit-the-chobe-national-park/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/botswana

https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/southern-africa/botswana/crime-in-botswana

https://worldwidewaftage.com/were-in-chobewhat-adventurefun-facts/

https://edepot.wur.nl/453546

https://safarisafricana.com/most-dangerous-animals-africa/

https://www.itravelto.com/history-chobe-botswana.html

https://national-parks.org/botswana/chobe

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/botswana

https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/travel-guide/botswana/fun-facts

 https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/ghosts-of-south-africa-a-shiver-down-your-spine    

Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kebokwes-cave   Chobe Safari Lodge: https://www.chobesafarilodge.com/

Take a look at the paranormal side of Mammoth Cave National Park, as we uncover the spine-chilling stories of ghostly encounters within the dark depths of this ancient underground world. From Native American legends to the spectral remnants of miners and explorers, prepare to be captivated by the eerie mysteries that haunt Mammoth Cave.  It is truly one of the one of the most haunted places on Earth!

Links:

Floyd Collins

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm

Blackout in Cave: Stephen Bishop

https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820

Hometown Hauntings:

https://www.wbko.com/2023/10/27/hometown-hauntings-mammoth-caves-natural-supernatural-wonders/

Mammoth Cave Lodge:

https://mammothcavelodge.com/

Travel Channel Info:

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/national-parks/articles/ghost-stories-of-americas-national-parks

Blog about the TB Cave:

https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2021/03/05/the-white-plague-tb-the-worlds-forgotten-killer/