The Lesser Known Pod

So today we talk about the mysteries of Mammoth Cave National Park including

- The vast history within it

- Unique species of crustaceans

- Preserved beings

- A newly discovered species

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Sources:

https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks.

https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave

https://www.nps.gov/articles/tuberculosis-mammoth-cave.htm

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave

http://npshistory.com/publications/maca/index.htm

https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/missing-persons-cave-maps/

https://www.treehugger.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-5197410

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/14-fascinating-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-in-ky/

https://www.goworldtravel.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-an-underground-kentucky/#:~:text=Numerous%20people%20have%20died%20in,objects%20appear%20in%20their%20photos.

https://listverse.com/2023/04/21/10-people-who-went-missing-in-mammoth-cave-national-park/#:~:text=Kentucky's%20Mammoth%20Cave%20National%20Park,acquired%20Mammoth%20Cave%20for%20%2410%2C000.

https://www.wymt.com/2024/02/05/two-additional-ancient-shark-species-discovered-mammoth-cave/

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

https://www.britannica.com/topic/World-Heritage-site/The-international-conservation-movement

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/these-national-parks-are-the-most-dangerous

https://sometimetraveller.com/web-stories/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-national-park/

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/3-Five-levels-of-major-cave-formation-at-Mammoth-Cave-National-Park-Intermittent_fig61_316555051 (pic)

https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks. (pic of passages)

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/

https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/cave-city-kentucky

https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/fish.htm

Come along with us as we uncover the paranormal side of the Indiana Dunes National Park. In this episode we'll be talking about a free spirit (literally) that roams the dunes,  tragic shipwrecks, a city buried beneath the dunes, paranormal activity at the Inn at Aberdeen, a haunted homestead, and an underwater "Stonehenge" causing a negative energy vortex.

Welcome to the Lesser Known, where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world.

In this episode I go over the mysterious sinkholes of Mt. Baldy, singing sand dunes, little known facts about Lake Michigan, antifreeze frogs, and carnivorous plants located in Indiana Dunes National Park.

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Journey with us to Yosemite's supernatural realm. Explore the cursed depths of Teneya Canyon, ghostly encounters along common hiking trails, haunted halls of the  Ahwahnee Hotel and the icy grip of Grouse Lake.  There's something for every paranormal enthusiast.

Step off the beaten path and into the depths of mystery. In this episode, we peel back the layers of Yosemite's storied history to reveal the lesser-known truths that lie beneath its iconic landscapes.

Join us as we shine a light on the chilling disappearances that have baffled investigators for decades. From seasoned hikers to curious adventurers, the park's embrace has been unforgiving to those who dare to tread too far from safety. But what secrets does Yosemite hold in its silent embrace? Could there be more to these disappearances than meets the eye?

Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park

https://www.nationalparkreservations.com/article/yosemite-the-history-of-yosemite-national-park/

https://www.sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/these-national-parks-are-the-most-dangerous

https://www.rvtravel.com/video-terrifying-park-ranger-stories-yosemite-mysteries-missing-persons-1968/

https://www.treehugger.com/impressive-facts-about-yosemite-national-park-5188785

https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/yosemite-the-weird-and-the-wonderful.htm

https://morethanjustparks.com/yosemite-national-park-facts/

https://blog.basslake.com/2022/10/27/urban-legends-myths-and-scary-stories-from-yosemite-bass-lake/#:~:text=THE%20EVIL%20SPIRIT%20OF%20YOSEMITE&text=Miwok%20Indians%20believed%20that%20an,thought%20to%20haunt%20the%20area.

https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-yosemite-national-park

https://the-line-up.com/8-creepy-urban-legends-haunting-yosemite-national-park

https://www.thefactsite.com/facts-about-yosemite/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/horsetail-falls-fire-fall

https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/the-%E2%80%98hidden%E2%80%99-side-of-yosemite

https://vocal.media/criminal/strange-disappearances-in-national-parks

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10kg4gf/im_a_yosemite_park_ranger_some_hikers_never_leave/

https://tahoequarterly.com/best-of-tahoe-2017/tempting-curse-chief-tenaya

https://anomalien.com/the-dark-and-mysterious-history-of-yosemites-tenaya-canyon/

https://www.yosemite.com/a-guide-to-yosemites-natural-firefall-horsetail-fall/https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/the-%E2%80%98hidden%E2%80%99-side-of-yosemite

https://vocal.media/criminal/strange-disappearances-in-national-parks

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10kg4gf/im_a_yosemite_park_ranger_some_hikers_never_leave/

https://christopherkokoski.medium.com/the-missing-children-of-yosemite-national-park-876e5bf1349

Bryan's Mysteries & Adventures on Trail

Necronomipod podcast

National Parks after dark podcast

Brace yourself for this spine-chilling episode as we discuss the paranormal activity of Banff Springs Hotel and The Deane House, sightings of Sasquatch near Lake Minnewanka, and the discovery of unidentified human remains along Mount Rundle trail.

Links:

Banff Springs Hotel:

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/canada/ghostly-tales-of-the-banff-springs-hotel/

The Deane House (Restaurant)

https://www.deanehouse.com/

News clip about Jane Doe:

https://www.newspapers.com/image/482661490/?clipping_id=54169050&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ4MjY2MTQ5MCwiaWF0IjoxNzA4MzQ0OTk0LCJleHAiOjE3MDg0MzEzOTR9.wLoxYkUInzDA5o6VpQCsUdikVl4FKe3duvk_o_aKtHY

Lake Minnewanka Serpent:

https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/merman-banff-020583

You thought you knew these places but some of the most common places are riddled with lesser known spots, facts, and hauntings within. Welcome to the Lesser Known Pod where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world.

Thanks for joining us on our 6th episode! Today we talk about the strange things found in Banff National Park, from gassy glacier fed lakes and underwater towns to the parks most dominant creature that resides within it.

See our instagram @thelesserknownpodcast for pictures of what were talking about.

Shownote links:

Grab your coffee and blanket and get ready for another creepy, spooky episode that may surprise you. This week we talk about The Old Faithful Inn, Lake Hotel, and water babies!

Old Faithful Inn:

https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodgings/hotel/old-faithful-inn/

Lake Hotel:

www.HauntedHouses.com

Deaths at Yellowstone, Virtual Cemetery

https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/757708

Cemeteries in Yellowstone and how to find them:

https://www.yellowstoneexplored.com/post/gravesites-in-yellowstone-national-park-and-how-to-find-them

Full story - Reddit User Yellowstoneyoda

Yellowstoneyoda posted on Reddit

Bear attack article:

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian/34176720/

In Part 2 of Yellowstone, we take a deep dive into the legal loophole that lies within the park or as our guest speaker Adam refers to it, "The sloppy line drawing by congress," and the super volcano that lurks below.

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In Part 1 of Yellowstone, we talk about:

- A lake that flows backwards

- A lake that sings

- Hot springs that are capable of dissolving a human body

- Geysers that erupt 20 times a day.

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