Two Thousand Miles to Freedom: California National Historic Trail

Two Thousand Miles to Freedom: California National Historic Trail

Bridget Biddy Mason was forced to walk from Mississippi to California when her enslaver followed Mormon leader Brigham Young to the west. While others rode in wagons or on horseback, she walked the entire way while caring for her newborn baby. Her story is one of survival, courage, and strength that results in her becoming one of the most successful and wealthiest black women of her time.For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdarkSupport the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page!Thank you to this week’s partners!BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.Alo Moves: Use code NPAD to get a free 30-day subscription.For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Making a Monster: Werewolf Hiking Trail

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5 Okt 1h 1min

The Nearly Forgotten Murder of Susan Poupart: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

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In May 1990, 29-year-old Susan “Suzy” Poupart disappeared after a night out with friends on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin. For decades, her family has lived alongside the men t...

28 Sep 54min

Trail Tales 102: Wedding Day Emergencies, Near Death Brides & Bigfoot Anniversaries

Trail Tales 102: Wedding Day Emergencies, Near Death Brides & Bigfoot Anniversaries

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The Schoolhouse Blizzard: Homestead National Historical Park

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On January 12th, 1888 during an unusually mild winter day, a sudden and deadly storm descended onto the American Midwest. Hurricane force winds, blinding snow and plummeting temperatures caught hundre...

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Wildfire or a DEA Cover-up? Yosemite National Park

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In the summer of 2013, one of the largest wildfires in California history tore through the Sierra Nevada, burning more than 257,000 acres and leaving homes, ranches and beloved landscapes destroyed in...

14 Sep 1h 18min

Trail Tales 101: Arm Funerals, Scottish Fairies & Coins from the Beyond

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The Most Hated Man in Yellowstone: Yellowstone National Park

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