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Morbid Outdoors
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The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests.
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert Frost
If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands.
Dark Horizons Media, LLC
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert Frost
If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands.
Dark Horizons Media, LLC
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BONUS: Road Trip 2026 Mauling at a Marathon (Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico)
3d ago00:27:10Tap to summarizeValles Caldera is my favorite part of New Mexico…it has it all: picturesque streams, green fields, and mountains galore. It’s within the Jemez National Forest/Santa Fe National Forest and it is abundant with wildlife…including bears. And in 2016 it was the home to a mauling during a marathon. Stop #3 on our roadtrip :)Sources:https://www.nps.gov/vall/index.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/19/experience-i-was-attacked-by-a-bear-while-running-a-marathonhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/runner-attacked-by-bear-during-new-mexico-racehttps://home.nps.gov/vall/learn/news/bearattack1.htmhttps://www.taosnews.com/news/environment/nearly-a-year-after-bear-attack-race-in-valles-caldera-draws-criticism/article_5dc02b04-2efb-5070-b067-8eb7ac7c1215.htmlFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Road Trip 2026 Mini-sode (Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico)
5d ago00:17:42Tap to summarizeTucked into the dramatic red rock landscape of Ghost Ranch, there’s a place where beauty and mystery go hand in hand. Known for its sweeping desert views and ties to artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Ghost Ranch has long drawn visitors seeking inspiration, solitude… and sometimes, something they can’t quite explain. Stop #2 on our road trip :)Follow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →BONUS: Road Trip 2026 (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona)
1w ago00:27:44Tap to summarizeSurprise! Today I am in Page, Arizona on a mission to take my mom to see Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. So let’s read some bizarre incident reports from Glen Canyon NRA and hear about some tragic incidents at Horseshoe Bend. Sources: https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/glca.htmFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →104. Deaths of Acadia (Acadia National Park, Maine)
2w ago00:28:51Tap to summarizeWhen people think of Acadia National Park, they picture rugged coastlines, crashing Atlantic waves, and peaceful hikes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. But beneath that beauty, Acadia has a darker side. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the deaths in Acadia National Park—the stories that don’t always make the brochures, but are just as much a part of this landscape as the granite peaks and coastal trails.Sources:https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/acad.htmFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →103. Haunted Parks: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
3w ago00:38:38Tap to summarizeCrater Lake is widely considered one of the most haunted and mysterious places in Oregon, rooted in indigenous legends of a "doorway to Hell" and modern reports of strange, unexplainable events. Its deep, clear waters and haunting legends have made it a hotspot for paranormal enthusiasts, researchers, and tourists alike. Join us for this installment of Haunted Parks.Sources:https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/the-mysterious-depths-of-crater-lake-spooky-stories-rituals-and-suicideshttps://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-148/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/oregon/sinister-story-crater-lake-orhttps://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/theoldman.htmFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →102. Disappeared in Diablo Canyon (Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park, Mexico)
4w ago00:50:20Tap to summarizeOn April 11, 2019, a woman and her dog took a hike through the beautiful landscape of Cañón del Diablo, or Devils Canyon, with six other hikers. She decided to take a rest while the others continued without her. When the group returned to the spot where the woman and her dog had once been, she was nowhere to be seen. They vanished without a trace. What happened to them?Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_de_San_Pedro_M%C3%A1rtir_National_Parkhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/mexico/baja-california/canon-del-diablo-san-pedro-martirhttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/kat-hammontreFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →101. The Overlook (Yosemite National Park, California)
May 1300:36:28Tap to summarizeA 37 year old businesswoman disappeared while visiting Yosemite National Park, after stepping away from her car near Bridalveil Creek for what should have been a brief stop. When she didn’t return, a large search effort began and did not produce any leads. It wasn’t until several months later that anyone got any answers but one still remains today: what exactly happened that day at the overlook?Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Pointhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Parkhttps://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htmhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/fj1onf/what_happened_to_jeanne_hesselschwerdt/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/foul-play-doubted-in-yosemite-missing-woman-s-3027942.phpFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →100. Mysterious Death on a Hunting Trip (Badger Creek Wilderness, Oregon)
May 600:35:36Tap to summarizeWhen a 17 year old goes missing while on a hunt, a huge search is launched. The ten day search is extensive, but nothing is found–not the rifle or any of the belongings he had on him at the time of his disappearance. The FBI was even called in, but there were no answers until just over a year later. What happened that November day? Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_Creek_Wildernesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood_National_Foresthttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/corey-fayhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ay6drt/what_happened_to_17_year_old_corey_fay/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131035257/corey_c-fayhttps://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19920921/1514244/missing-ore-teen-confirmed-deadFollow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →99. Nature News: March & April 2026
Apr 2900:14:49Tap to summarizeToday’s stories take us from a windswept California shoreline…to the steep cliffs of the Smoky Mountains…into the narrow slot canyons of Utah…down into one of the deepest canyons in North America…up to the top of the world on Mount Everest…and finally—to a rare story of hope, in the forests of Madagascar.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/remains-banker-missing-1999-found-california-beach-family-looking-seas-rcna265781 https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/03/30/woman-dies-after-60-foot-fall-alum-cave-trail-great-smoky-mountains/ https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/hikers-rescued-from-flash-flood-in-little-wild-horse-canyon-utah/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-man-black-canyon-gunnison/73-5f12e018-e8ff-4072-9181-bff347d58e65 https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/fraud-mount-everest-climbers-targeted-alleged-rescue-insurance-scam-rcna266533 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/a-reforestation-corridor-in-madagascar-offers-a-future-for-lemurs-and-locals/Follow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →98. Missing in Wailau Valley (Island of Moloka'i, Hawaii)
Apr 2200:31:37Tap to summarize In March of 1993, a hiker on the Wailau trail was suffering from scraped and bleeding feet after hiking miles in rough terrain. He approached a helicopter on the beach and asked for a lift out, but was denied the help because he didn’t have $650 to pay for the helicopter ride. He has been missing ever since. If you have any information about the disappearance of Jeffery Zoltowski, please contact the Michigan State Police at 313-215-0675 Case Number MPC-12-15 or the Honolulu Police Department at 808-955-8300 Case Number 94-1203. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wailauhttps://disappearedblog.com/jeffrey-zoltowski/https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/molokai-jeffrey-zoltowski-21953090.phphttps://www.mauicounty.gov/425/Missing-Peoplehttps://www.trailgroove.com/blogs/entry/232-hiking-the-wailau-trail-lost-in-a-hawaiian-jungle/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnZ2yAGszIaLlfFbp01Sa7qDG0QB0Z_NvD5euvDqYjEl1XZpNBhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/124315261807/https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/601Follow me on Instagram here.Support the showThe 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here.Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here.Share a "Campfire Story" for us to read on the pod! email us: morbidoutdoorspodcast@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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