21 Best National Park Mysteries Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Explore the dark side of the world's most beautiful places with investigative journalist and park enthusiast Delia D'Ambra. Each week, Delia guides you deep into national parks and forests across the globe, uncovering stories where nature's breathtaking beauty has masked sinister secrets. From infamous cases that made headlines to little-known crimes that still need answers, Delia's relentless pursuit of the truth takes her through archives and remote landscapes to reveal the hidden darkness haunting these natural wonders. Because sometimes, the most beautiful places hide the darkest secrets. This is Park Predators. more

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn't always chills and thrills. By utilizing storytelling as a form of environmental stewardship, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild to create meaningful adventures of their own. more

Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets. Presented by Unknown Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support . more

Welcome to Missing Persons Mysteries! Best Selling Author and Entertainment Icon Steve Stockton discuss Missing Persons Cases, True Paranormal Stories, Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411 Cases, Unexplained Phenomenon, The Supernatural, True Crime, Bizarre and Unsolved Disappearances and Stories of Survival. 🎞️ Check out our YouTube channel! 🎉 Check out our Patreon for exclusive content! 🙌 Missing Persons Mysteries Podcast 🆕 Playlist with ALL the channels content Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support . more

Crime Off the Grid is a podcast with true crime stories from our National Parks, National Forests, and other wild places. The hosts, Tara and Nancy, bring over 30 years of experience each working as law enforcement rangers in National Parks and National Forests (in Nancy's case). Our guests are rangers, investigators, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other first responders who have dedicated their careers to justice and safety in places off the grid. Join the hosts as they discuss cases, listen to Ranger Tales; real rangers telling real stories that you just can't make up, and...report news and commentary from wild places from the Crime Off the Grid Newsroom! more

Dark Outdoors® is a multiple award-winning podcast that investigates terrifying encounters, unsolved mysteries, crime, and dangerous wildlife. Hosted by award-winning wildlife journalist and conservation communicator Chester Moore, each episode investigates the darker side of the outdoors through gripping storytelling, expert interviews, and firsthand reporting. From serial killers in remote forests and missing persons cases to poaching, wildlife trafficking, deadly animal attacks, cryptids, and emerging wildlife threats like screwworm, Dark Outdoors uncovers the stories most outdoor enthusiasts never hear. Whether the danger comes from nature, criminals, or the unexplained, one truth remains: the outdoors has a dark side. more

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The most disturbing, mysterious and captivating wilderness stories on the internet. True stories, always told with compassion. A Kyle Hates Hiking podcast.For business inquiries only: ****@gmail.com more

Cousins Taylor and Mia grew up just outside of the southern gate of Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite area sees an average of 4 million visitors each year from all over the world, which in turn attracts visitors to the Sierra National Forest where Yosemite lies. More than 1,500 deaths have occurred in Yosemite since 1851, as of 2017 there have been over 233 rescue missions, and at least 30 missing persons cases have never been solved. Join us as we chat about our home town, true crime, and the mysteries of our favorite National Park. more

Join Steve Stockton as he explores Missing Persons, Strange Appearances, Cryptids, National & State Parks, the Appalachian Trail, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/steve-stockton-s-among-the-missing--5858804/support. more

Each year 2,400 people, on average, get lost in the wilderness in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 90% of those that become lost are found alive, 8 % are located deceased, and the other 2% simply vanish without a trace. Our host Tanner Hoskins, co-Founder of Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search and Executive Director at Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP) shares the mysterious true stories of adults and children who inexplicably disappeared while recreating in the great outdoors of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Tanner will share the stories of these missing persons as well as our own expeditions into the area these people were last seen or known to be. We hope that by telling these stories we can help foster a community driven in bringing answers and closure to these grieving families. Tanner will also share stories from our organization's own personal expeditions into the wilderness in search of signs of Sasquatch activity and following-up on reports of reported bigfoot activity. Donate to our cause (Donations are tax-deductable): https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7D8GF5RM2V274 or text 'PNWMPP' to 44321 PNWMPP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the search for and recovery of missing persons whose cases have gone cold in rural and remote locations of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. If you'd like to contact our team, support our organizations mission, or donate directly to our team please visit our website: www.pnwmpp.org www.pnwbigfootsearch.com more

Come with us and travel back in time from the first National Park. We'll dive deep into the landscape, mysteries, history, wildlife, and guides. more

Each week, join friends Marissa and Grace in stepping beyond the veil and into the wilderness as they explore the world's wildest places and the things that may (or may not) lurk there. From cryptids in the forest to cursed caves, alien abductions in the desert and ghost stories from the edge of the map, they dig into the legends and the nature behind the places they inhabit. more

Bill Ewasko vanished while hiking in Joshua Tree National Park in 2010. We are trying to unravel the mysteries. more

Out there—beyond the trailhead signs, beyond the maps and marked routes—there are stories.Stories of strange encounters.Unexplained events.Forgotten places.And moments in the wilderness that don't quite make sense.The Great Weird Outdoors is where outdoor adventure meets the unknown.Hosted by longtime outdoorsman Jeremy, this podcast explores real locations tied to cryptid sightings, missing persons cases, local legends, and strange phenomena across America's public lands.Some of these stories are documented.Some are whispered.Some… are still unfolding.But all of them are connected to places you can actually go.This isn't just about listening.It's about exploring.So whether you're deep in the backcountry, driving a lonely stretch of highway, or sitting at home planning your next trip…Stay curious.And maybe… don't go too far off trail. more

Ranger Stanley takes you on a thrilling journey through the wilderness, exploring the mysteries and legends hidden deep within national parks and remote landscapes. Each week, we dive into tales of unsolved disappearances, eerie encounters, ancient myths, survival stories, and the darker side of nature. From haunted forests to cryptid sightings, Ranger Stanley brings you chilling, real-life adventures and tales of the unknown. Join us for your fix of mystery, history, and survival in the wild. 🏕️© 2024 Ranger Stanley. All rights reserved. more

Hi! I'm India - an anthropology, history, and communications major who also happens to be a major fan of true crime, conspiracy theories, the paranormal, and a frequenter of our National Parks. Join me as I take you through ('walkthrough', if you will) the history of our National Parks and explore what lurks in the background of these breathtaking landscapes. If you are a fan of morbid history, tall tales, and National Parks - this podcast is for you. New episodes streaming anywhere you listen to podcasts every Monday. more

So many of us venture into nature seeking serenity, solitude and adventure, but some unlucky ones find misfortune instead. We're here to share these stories. Grab your pack and join us as we go off the trails. Join Danielle and Maegan each week for stories of mystery and misadventure in the great outdoors.Presented by Unknown Media more

National Park Mysteries is a daily podcast hosted by Steve Stockton that discusses strange disappearances, mysteries within our national parks and true crime stories within our national parks. more

Welcome to Chalet Stories: Life in the Rockies, your ultimate guide to the beauty, adventures, and mysteries of the Rocky Mountains. From the peaks of Colorado to the vast stretches beyond, we bring you travel tips, hidden gems, and captivating tales that define life in these majestic highlands. Explore scenic trails, uncover local secrets, and dive into fascinating mysteries like the rumored tunnel between Grand Lake and Estes Park or the unexplained disappearances in Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you're planning your next mountain escape or simply drawn to the wonders of the Rockies, more

Urban legends aren't supposed to be real. Join Lucien Graves, your AI curator of the eerie, as he investigates ongoing phenomena documented in coroner reports, search records, and scientific studies. Twenty-three human feet have washed ashore in the Salish Sea since 2007—still wearing shoes, still appearing on beaches. Two percent of Taos, New Mexico residents hear a low-frequency hum that drives some to suicide—scientists cannot explain it. Over fourteen hundred people have vanished in national parks under impossible circumstances—experienced hikers found miles from trails, children traveling terrain they couldn't traverse. These aren't folklore. These are verified mysteries happening right now, resisting explanation despite decades of investigation. https://amzn.to/42YoQGI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. more