If the historic national park lodges could talk, they’d tell us chilling stories about strange things happening over the years within their walls. From the sound of mysterious parties coming from deserted ballrooms to presidential rocking chairs moving by themselves, we’ve pulled a few of our favorite ghost stories from the history books to share with you during this spooky time of the year. In this episode, we take you to several lodges where unexplained happenings keep guests and caretakers on the lookout for figures from the past around every corner.
#96: Hiking Utah’s Kanarra Falls
The trail to Kanarra Falls in southwestern Utah has it all: beautiful scenery, a pristine creek running through a slot canyon, and a picturesque waterfall. It’s just the right length at about 3.5 miles roundtrip and is only moderately strenuous. This is why it’s become a hugely popular destination for outdoor adventure seekers. In this episode, we talk about our experience hiking this trail in October 2022, how we got our permit, and a little history of this popular site. We even talk about how the town of Kanarraville now keeps this special place from being over-loved and the heroic efforts they undertook to replace the iconic log bridge that once provided hikers a way up the falls before a flood washed it away.
Here are links about some of the places we mentioned in this episode:
· Where to apply for permits to hike to Kanarra Falls
· Story about installing the new Kanarra Falls ladder
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#95: Custer State Park and the Black Hills
South Dakota might not be the first place you think of as a vacation destination, but the Black Hills and surrounding areas are packed with incredible sights and activities. In this episode, we take you to the epicenter, Custer State Park, where you can see bison roam, hike some world-class trails, and take a scenic drive through granite spires and narrow tunnels. From there, we explore other fascinating public lands that are a short distance to a couple of hours away, including several national park service units. And as a bonus, there’s not just one History Channel segment in this episode; we share multiple captivating stories about the adventurous people who previously explored these public lands.
Here are links about some of the places we mentioned in this episode:
· Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival (at Custer State Park)
· Jewel Cave National Monument
· Mount Rushmore National Memorial
· Devils Tower National Monument
· Minuteman Missile National Historic Park
· Link to our Patreon account Intro video
· Where to subscribe to our Patreon account
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