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 en...
5 Feb 202459min
Trail Tales 42
Today’s stories include naked rescues, unfortunate events, dumb Americans, magical moments, eerie encounters and signs of encouragement. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Su...
1 Feb 202454min
Sometimes the Wrong Decision, Is the Right One: Gates of the Arctic National Park
When a rafting trip goes wrong deep in the remote wilderness of Alaska, a father and son fight for their lives. With limited supplies the pair have to battle the elements, wildlife and themselves in o...
29 Jan 202459min
The Lava Lake Murders: Deschutes National Forest
When three murders occur in the remote wilderness of Deschutes National Forest, a manhunt is initiated. Investigators would soon realize that it would be much more difficult to capture the perpetrator...
22 Jan 202457min
I Escaped: A Sit Down With a Wilderness Therapy Program Participant
As a follow up to last episode, we sit down for a chat with one of Danielle’s oldest friends - Tyler, who has first hand experience with a wilderness therapy program in Utah. He was blindfolded and ta...
18 Jan 202458min
When Good Intentions Go Bad: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Wilderness Therapy – some praise it, others shame it. In the 1980’s Steve Cartisano created the Challenger Foundation, the wilderness therapy camp that promised to reform wayward teens. It seemed like...
15 Jan 20241h 37min
You Can't Grow Weed in a National Park
Illegal marijuana operations are popping up around National Parks in West, and they're worth millions of dollars. We examine the impact of these operations and stories that have lead to arrests and fa...
8 Jan 20241h 4min
Trail Tales 41
Today’s stories include haunted school houses, questionable disappearances, LSD UFO sightings, bear dances, keeping traditions and no gear - just vibes. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patr...
4 Jan 202445min
