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Locations Unknown

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Embark on a thrilling journey with 'Locations Unknown,' a captivating podcast unraveling the unexplained and unsolved cases haunting our nation's pristine landscapes. Let's gear up and get out to explore Locations Unknown.

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EP. #59: Barbara Bolick - Bitterroot Mountains - Montana

May 09, 2022 18:16 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

July 18th, 2007, an experienced hiker decided to take a family friend on a quick hike in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana.  She knew the area well and had hiked this route many times.  When she didn’t return, and her friend did the search began.  Join us as we investigate the strange disappearance of Barbara Bolick.   Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode:   Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel...

EP. #58: Kevin O’Keefe - Glacier Bay National Park - Alaska

April 25, 2022 18:01 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Sept 28, 1985, 36 year old California resident and outdoorsman left for Alaska on a multi-week remote camping trip in Glacier Bay National Park.  He planned to spend 2 weeks alone in the remote wilderness, only moving from his site for occasional day hikes.  Near the end of his planned stay, park officials went to check on him only to find O’Keefe had vanished.  Join us this week, as we investigate the strange disappearance of Kevin O’Keefe.   New Patreon Supporter Shout outs: Dakota Gearhart...

EP. #57: Michael LeMaitre - Marathon Mountain - Alaska

April 11, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

July 4th, 2012, a 65-year-old Alaskan native and adventurer sets off on a grueling Marathon race in Seward Alaska. Many observers, runners, and organizers interacted with him during the race and even moments before his disappearance.  Join us this week as we investigate the puzzling case of Michael LeMaitre.    New Patreon Shoutouts - Jennifer Roy, Meridith Burroughs, Eric Woods, Jessica Parks, Catherine Cykowski, Camila Henao, Lindsey Cagle.   Episode suggestion shoutout: Sara Rottman and Mi...

EP. #56: The Lost City of Atlantis

March 15, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Atlantis, mentioned by the Greek philosopher Plato in some of his works, has been an enduring mystery for thousands of years.  Is Atlantis an allegory on the hubris of nations or was Plato describing a mysterious advanced civilization that disappeared almost 10,000 years ago?  Join us this week as we investigate The Lost City of Atlantis!   New Patreon Shoutouts: Sarah Smith, Jen Colon, Margaret DiBartolomeo, & Patrick Jesse   New YouTube Members Shoutouts: Catherine Cykowski & SR   Want to h...

EP. #55: Gerren Kirk - Mt. Hood National Forest - Oregon

February 25, 2022 17:41 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

December 3rd, 2014, an experienced outdoorsman from Milwaukie Oregon set out to camp and hike Mt. Hood National Forest for a couple of days.  While he told loved ones he planned to camp in the forest, he left no clues as to where he planned to go.  He was never seen again.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Gerren Kirk.   Thank you to Euvoia for sponsoring this week's show.  Euvoia provides Full-Spectrum CBD products made with intention for a well-balanced mind, body, a...

EP. #54: Cian McLaughlin - Grand Teton National Park - Wyoming

February 07, 2022 14:22 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

June 8th 2021- A Jackson Wyoming resident, bartender, and local snowboard instructor set out for a solo hike in Grand Teton National Park with limited gear on a moderate 8-mile trail.  Witnesses reported seeing him around mid-afternoon. This is the last time he would be seen. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Cian McLaughlin.   Correction - Our comment about bears in the park was misleading when we said there are Grizzly's and brown bears in Grand Teton National Park.  ...

EP. #53: Gwen Hasselquist Part 2 - Gig Harbor - Washington

December 27, 2021 17:24 - 1 hour - 153 MB

(UPDATE- We experienced some issues with Mike's audio feed on this episode resulting in his volume being lower than normal - we apologize to anyone having a hard time hearing the episode and will have the issue corrected on the next show.)   In Episode 50, we learned about a suspicious death, a husband who remarried within months, who then fled the country.  With very little coverage of the death, and even less information about the events leading up to her death, we submitted FOIA requests t...

EP. #52: Aaron Hedges - Crazy Mountains - Montana

December 16, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

September 7th, 2014 - bow hunter Aaron Hedges and his party ventured out into the mountains of western Montana. The group was planning a week-long hunt in the Campfire Lake area of the Crazy Mountains Range. After an issue with a pack animal, Aaron ventured north to a supply cache the group had left the previous year. This would be the last time his hunting party would ever see him. Join us this week as we discuss the strange disappearance of Aaron Hedges and the mysterious discoveries in the...

EP. #51: Floyd Roberts - Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument - Arizona

November 25, 2021 18:07 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

June 17th, 2016 - Floyd, his best friend and his daughter set out on a 9 day backcountry hike on the Northern edge of the Grand Canyon. Late that day, the group briefly split up for no more than 30 minutes, to navigate around a small hill, before reaching the trailhead to start their hike.  When his friends got to the other side of the hill, Floyd had vanished into thin air.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Floyd Roberts.   New Patreon supporter shout-outs: Anastasia ...

EP. #50: Gwen Hasselquist - Gig Harbor - Washington

November 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

A Note about this episode- For our regular listeners, this episode is a departure from the normal cases we cover.  A lawyer with sources close to the subject of this episode contacted us about the death of a woman named Gwen Hasselquist.  While her obituary lists the cause of death as Covid-19, his sources are convinced foul play is involved.  The following episode is our fact finding, in person interview, with the lawyer who has taken a personal interest in investigating this case.  Since re...

EP. #49: Corey Fay - Badger Creek Wilderness - Oregon

October 30, 2021 18:25 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

November 23, 1991, a 17 year old went elk hunting with some friends in the remote Oregon Wilderness.  When he failed to meet back up at the car that evening, his friends notified the authorities and the biggest search in Oregon’s history kicked off.  The case went cold for over a year until a grizzly discovery was made. Join us this week as we discuss the disappearance of Corey Fay.   New Patreon supporter shoutouts: Shannon Barrientes, Karissa Wheeler, Angie Sharp, Secret Crushong, Rebecca L...

EP. #48: History‘s Mysteries

October 19, 2021 02:14 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Some of the world's oldest legends & mysteries have been born from the unknown.  Lost civilizations, that existed thousands of years ago, dazzle us with amazing feats of engineering and science, seemingly using modern technology to construct antient monuments and artifacts.  Join us this week as we discuss the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the Antikythera Mechanism, and the Lost Colony of Roanoke!   New Patreon Supporter Shout outs: Anna Kulju, Kimberly Spence, Christopher Lawson, Nicole ...

EP. #47: Sam Sayers - North Cascades - Washington

September 22, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

August 1, 2018, 28 year old Samantha Sayers set off on a solo hike of Vesper Peak in the remote North Cascades wilderness of Washington State.  As an experienced hiker who’s traversed this route multiple times, it should have been a routine day hike.  However, Sam was never heard from or seen again.  Sam's disappearance would kick off one of the largest search and rescue operations in state history that ultimately failed to uncover any clues about what happened.  Join us this week as we inves...

EP. #46: Matthew Greene - Ansel Adams Wilderness Area - California

August 19, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In July 2013, experienced hiker and mountain climber Matthew Greene, was climbing with some friends in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California when he experienced some car trouble requiring a few days of work.  While Matt camped in Mammoth Lakes waiting on his car, his friends headed back home.  After a brief call to his mother one morning before a day of climbing, Matt was never heard from again.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Matthew Greene in the Ansel Adam...

EP. #45: Donnell Vista Point Disappearances

August 07, 2021 04:46 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MB

The Stanislaus National Forest is located in Tuolumne County California, near the northwestern part of Yosemite National Park. The forest is home to hundreds of miles of streams, rivers, and over a thousand miles of trails.  Yet, just beyond the forests beauty lies a dark and mysterious past.  From 2005 to 2016, three individuals have gone missing, without a trace, at the exact same location; Donnell Vista Point.  Join us this week as we investigate the Donnell Vista Point Disappearances.   C...

EP. #44: Kat Hammontre - Diablo Canyon - Mexico

July 24, 2021 06:53 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

On April 11, 2019, 68 year old Kat Hammontre went on a short day hike with family, friends, and her German Shepherd Tootsie in Diablo Canyon, located in San Pedro Martir National Park.  After less than a mile in, Kat sits down due to issues with her foot, while the rest of the group continued on.  When the hiking party returned, less than 90 minutes later, Kat and her dog were gone.  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Kat Hammontre.   Want to call into the show and leave...

EP. #43: Keith Reinhard - Arapaho National Forest - Colorado

June 28, 2021 15:25 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

In the summer of 1988, Keith Reinhard, a Chicago sports reporter and an aspiring novelist moved to Silver Plume Colorado, a small mountain town in the Colorado Rockies.  He opened a small antique store and hoped the slower pace of life would help with his novel.  Soon after moving in, Keith learned of the strange disappearance of Tom Young, who had previously leased Keith's shop and went missing almost exactly a year earlier.  Keith took interest in the disappearance of Tom and decided his bo...

EP. #42: Bonus Patreon Only Episode (Public Release)- Fan Voicemails

June 21, 2021 02:19 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Enjoy this special Patreon Only episode, normally released to only Locations Unknown Patreon supporters.  If you'd like to support the show and get access to more episodes like this, visit our Patreon page and sign up for as little as $1 a month!  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   In this episode, we listen and react to all the interesting voicemails our show has received over the last month.  We also tested some new audio equipment that allowed us to record this episode live witho...

EP. #42: Secret Societies

June 08, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Throughout history, tales have been told of secretive groups operating in the shadows of society, controlling every aspect of daily life.  Wild conspiracy theories, ranging from hiding the existence of aliens to the assassination of political leaders, have been tied to these groups.  But is any of it true?  Why are so many prominent figures from history tied to these groups?  Join us this week as we investigate some of the most infamous secret societies throughout the ages.   Want to call int...

EP. #41: Jessie Hoover - 100 Mile Wilderness - Maine

May 17, 2021 14:31 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

May 1983, 54-year-old Jessie Hoover set off on a trip from her home in Texas, traveling to Maine, where she planned to hike a remote section of the Appalachian Trail called the 100 Mile Wilderness.  After failing to check in for almost two months, her family notified the authorities who spent weeks looking for her. Ultimately, no clues were ever found and this case has remained a mystery for over 38 years.  Join us this week as we investigate the only open missing persons case on the Appalach...

EP. #40: The Ohio Outdoorsman Killer

May 06, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Between April 1989 and April 1992, five murders occurred in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.  The murders were seemingly random and not connected by any motive except one.  All of the victims were enjoying an outdoor activity.  The victims were joggers, campers, outdoorsmen.  Join us this week as we investigate the Ohio Outdoorsman Killer, Thomas Dillon.  We're deviating a bit from our normal episodes this week to try and bring a wider amount of content to our amazing listeners.  Let us know what...

EP. #39: The Nevada Triangle

April 13, 2021 05:22 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The Nevada Triangle, a vast area in the American Southwest, has been the site of more than 2,000 aircraft disappearances over the last 60 years.  This imaginary triangle stretches from Las Vegas NV, west to Fresno CA, north to Reno NV, and back South to Las Vegas, covering almost 25,000 square miles.  Over the years, some of the most experienced pilots have gone missing in this area without explanation. Join us this week as we investigate the Nevada Triangle.   Want to advertise on the podcas...

EP. #38: Todd Hofflander - Hells Canyon Wilderness - Idaho

March 20, 2021 02:54 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

September 24th 2010, 39 year old Todd Hofflander joined some friends on a multi day hunting trip in the remote Idaho wilderness area called Hells Canyon.  As an experienced hiker, Todd was well equipped to spend multiple days in the backcountry and had been on trips like this before.  On the 4th day of the trip, Todd experienced knee pain and decided to split from the group.  This would be the last time anyone would see Todd until his remains were discovered a decade later.  Join us this week...

EP. #37: Jared Negrete - San Bernardino National Forest - California

March 02, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 84 MB

July 19th, 1991, 13 year old Jared Negrete was on an overnight backpacking trip with the Boy Scouts in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.  On a hike to the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio, Jared fell behind the group and was asked to stay behind and wait.  The group planned to get Jared on the way down but Jared was gone.  The only item recovered during the search was a disposable camera with an eerie partial selfie of Jared’s face at night.     To help describe the search ...

EP. #36: Carol Turner - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument - Arizona

February 15, 2021 15:41 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

January 31, 1971, 32 year Carol Turner drove to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in Arizona, for a short vacation while she had some time off from teaching.  Carol would spend the next couple of days hiking in the monument and going on nature walks with the rangers.  On February 3rd, Carol went on a hike up to Bull Pasture and was never seen again.  Join us this week as we investigate the unsolved disappearance of Carol Turner.    Today's episode is sponsored by the “Made for TV Movie Cl...

EP. #35: Unidentified Flying Objects

January 27, 2021 23:22 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

UFO’s have been the topic of pop culture ever since the first reported encounter.  The idea that aliens exist and have been visiting us is exciting and terrifying.  Stories about abductions, encounters, and political interactions have been in the headlines for decades and the subject of countless pop culture hits.  However, the recent release of classified government documents and videos is leading to more widespread speculation about what might be coming next.  Why is the government releasin...

EP. #34: Sam Dubal - Mt. Rainier National Park

January 12, 2021 03:54 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

On October 9th, 2020, Sam Dubal set out on an overnight solo hike in Mount Rainier National Park.  As an experienced and prepared hiker, he planned to do a quick one day hike of the Mother Mountain Loop, expecting to finish on October 10th.  When he hadn’t returned by October 12th, he was reported missing and a large search and rescue mission kicked off.  Join us this week as we investigate the puzzling disappearance of Sam Dubal and the extensive search that followed.   Want to help the show...

EP. #34: Sam Dubal - Mt. Rainer National Park

January 12, 2021 03:54 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

On October 9th, 2020, Sam Dubal set out on an overnight solo hike in Mount Rainier National Park.  As an experienced and prepared hiker, he planned to do a quick one day hike of the Mother Mountain Loop, expecting to finish on October 10th.  When he hadn’t returned by October 12th, he was reported missing and a large search and rescue mission kicked off.  Join us this week as we investigate the puzzling disappearance of Sam Dubal and the extensive search that followed.   Want to help the s...

EP. #33: The Bermuda Triangle

December 22, 2020 03:40 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

The Bermuda Triangle, often called the “Devil’s Triangle'', is a mysterious section of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a triangle between Miami, San Juan Puerto Rico, & Bermuda.  Within this patch of ocean, dozens of ships and planes have gone missing under mysterious circumstances, never to be seen again.  What is causing all these unexplained disappearances?  Are strange phenomena that modern science can’t explain to blame?  Join us this week as we investigate The Bermuda Triangle. For just...

EP. #32: Erika Lloyd - Joshua Tree National Park

December 05, 2020 22:46 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

On June 14th 2020, Erika Llyod set off on a pandemic road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where she planned to camp.  After she failed to check in with family for several days, she was declared missing on June 17th.  Adding to the mystery, her vandalized car was found a day earlier by law enforcement on a highway near the park.  Over the next several months, friends, family, and law enforcement continued searching for Erika with no luck.  Strangely, during this search a shocking discovery ...

EP. #31: The Sisters of Michal Ficery

November 17, 2020 01:18 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

On June 15th, 2005, Michael Allen Ficery went missing while hiking alone near the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park.  Following his disappearance, a massive search and rescue operation failed to turn up anything other than his backpack, which was missing several items.  Michael has never been heard from again.  You can listen to our original episode on Michael here.  (https://locationsunknown.podbean.com/e/ep-4-michael-allen-ficery-yosemite-national-park/)   In this episode,...

EP. #31: The Sisters of Michael Ficery

November 17, 2020 01:18 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

On June 15th, 2005, Michael Allen Ficery went missing while hiking alone near the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park.  Following his disappearance, a massive search and rescue operation failed to turn up anything other than his backpack, which was missing several items.  Michael has never been heard from again.  You can listen to our original episode on Michael here.  (https://locationsunknown.podbean.com/e/ep-4-michael-allen-ficery-yosemite-national-park/)   In this episode, we...

EP. #30: Mitchell Dale Stehling - Mesa Verde National Park Colorado

November 05, 2020 03:05 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

June 9th 2013, Mitchell Dale Stehling was visiting Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado with his wife and parents.  Around 4:30 PM that day, Michell decided to take a quick solo hike to the Spruce Tree House ruin.  For Mitchell, this easy quarter mile hike should have been routine.  However, Mitchell was never seen again.  His disappearance kicked off a 7 year hunt for answers that recently ended in a shroud of mystery.  Join us this week as we discuss the disappearance of Mitchell Dale Stehl...

EP. #29: American Urban Legends Series - Part 3

October 21, 2020 02:37 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

America, a melting pot filled with diverse cultures, beautiful natural wonders, and a historic sense of exploration. Among the vast beauty of our wilderness, there also lies a more sinister side.  Throughout the ages, a haunting collection of nightmares and tales of the unexplainable have been passed down generation to generation.  Stories of a prehistoric bull-horned creature terrorizing a small town, a hidden village of dwarves where trespassers are captured and forced to live among them, a...

EP. #28: Missing on the Pacific Crest Trail

September 21, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 91 MB

The Pacific Crest Trail, a trail that spans over 2,600 miles along the west coast of the United States, attracts hikers from all over the world.  Taking almost 5 months to complete, finishing the PCT is a feat very few have achieved.  Along the way, hikers experience the burning heat of the Mojave desert, the stunning snow capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, and the tranquil beauty of the Northwest’s temperate rain forests.  However, the PCT has a more mysterious side.  In recen...

EP. #27: The Mystery Surrounding Area 51

July 12, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Deep in the Nevada desert lies a location that’s been at the center of dozens of conspiracy theories since the 1940’s.  Stories of Alien autopsies, reverse engineered alien spacecraft, and the faking of the 1969 moon landing are talked about to this day.  This is a location so secret, it wasn’t officially acknowledged by the government until 2013, 58 years after it was established.  Stepping foot inside its perimeter or flying into its airspace can result in death.  Join us this week as we tr...

EP. #26: Stacey Arras - Yosemite National Park

June 24, 2020 02:28 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

On July 25th, 1981, 14 year old Stacy Arras along with 8 others went horseback riding in Yosemite National Park. After a long day of riding the group stopped at the Sunrise High Sierra Camp for the night. Stacy told her father she was going on a short hike to take pictures. This was the last time anyone would see Stacy.  Adding to the mystery, three others have disappeared under strange circumstances near the area where Stacey went missing.  Why have so many people disappeared in this area?  ...

EP. #25: Jonathan Aujay - Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area - California

June 05, 2020 23:51 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

On June 11, 1998, 38-year-old Jonathan Aujay traveled into the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area, northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the Antelope Valley, to go for a trial run. Many witnesses report seeing Jonathan that day, however, he never returned home.  Join us this week as we investigate what happened to Deputy Jonathan Aujay and a possible conspiracy that points to his disappearance.    The sponsor of this weeks episode is - Payoff.com.  Payoff.com helps people get out from high interes...

EP. #25: Jonathan Aujay - Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area - California

June 05, 2020 23:51 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

On June 11, 1998, 38-year-old Jonathan Aujay traveled into the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area, northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the Antelope Valley, to go for a trial run. Many witnesses report seeing Jonathan that day, however, he never returned home.  Join us this week as we investigate what happened to Deputy Jonathan Aujay and a possible conspiracy that points to his disappearance.    The sponsor of this weeks episode is - Payoff.com.  Payoff.com helps people get out from high inte...

EP. #24: American Urban Legends Series - Part 2

May 26, 2020 14:23 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

America, a melting pot filled with diverse cultures, beautiful natural wonders, and a historic sense of exploration. Among the vast beauty of our wilderness, there also lies a more sinister side.  Throughout the ages, a haunting collection of nightmares and tales of the unexplainable have been passed down generation to generation.  Stories of bloodthirsty creatures lurking in the dark, strange lights in the night sky, and vengeful ghouls forever cursed to wander haunted forests. These are the...

EP. #23: Terrence Woods - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest Idaho

May 11, 2020 12:59 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

October 5th, 2018, Terrence Woods, a freelance filmmaker, was working with a production company, filming a reality show at Penman mine in Western Idaho.  While the crew was wrapping up, Terrence jumped off a cliff and sprinted into the thick mountain forest stunning the entire crew. Before anyone could respond, Terrence had disappeared without a trace.  What caused Terrence to run into the wilderness? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Terrence Woods. Learn about other u...

EP. #22: Keith Parkins - Ritter Oregon

April 21, 2020 20:53 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

On April 10th, 1952, 2 year old Keith Parkins was playing with his older brothers on a cattle ranch in Ritter, Oregon.  While playing near a barn on the property, his older brothers headed back for lunch, leaving Keith at the barn.  When his mother realized Keith hadn’t returned with his brothers they headed for the barn to find him.  To their shock Keith had vanished without a trace.  Join us this week as we discuss the strange disappearance of Keith Parkins and the bizarre facts surrounding...

EP. #21: Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers - Scotland

March 31, 2020 02:38 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

December 26th, 1900, on a remote island off of the western shore of Scotland, a small ship was making its way towards the island’s lighthouse with Joseph Moore.  Moore, a replacement lighthouse keeper, was rowing ashore to take his post. When he reached the lighthouse, the previous crew stationed there was gone.  The only evidence left behind was an eerie logbook of events leading up to their disappearance.  What happened to the seasoned crew stationed at the lighthouse?  Join us this week as...

EP. #21: Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers - Scotland

March 31, 2020 02:38 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

December 26th, 1900, on a remote island off of the western shore of Scotland, a small ship was making its way towards the island’s lighthouse with Joseph Moore.  Moore, a replacement lighthouse keeper, was rowing ashore to take his post. When he reached the lighthouse, the previous crew stationed there was gone.  The only evidence left behind was an eerie logbook of events leading up to their disappearance.  What happened to the seasoned crew stationed at the lighthouse?  Join us this week a...

EP. #20: Connie Johnson - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest Idaho

March 17, 2020 16:49 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

October 2018 - Connie Johnson, a former U.S. Forest Service wilderness ranger in Idaho, had the experience and training to navigate the backcountry solo and even survive if needed. After retiring from the Forest Service, Connie worked as a camp cook for Richie Outfitters in the area around Fog Mountain.  On October 2nd, 2018 a hunting party Connie was cooking for set out on their hunt in the early morning. Although the hunting party was in radio contact with Connie the next day, transmissions...

EP. #19: Jaryd Atadero - Poudre Canyon Colorado

February 29, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

October 2nd, 1999, 3-year-old Jaryd Atadero, his 6-year-old sister Jocelyn, and 11 other adults were hiking The Big South Trail near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.  While hiking, Jaryd ran ahead, no more than 100 feet and stopped to talk with some fisherman. After his brief time, Jaryd continued down the trail ahead of the group. This would be the last time anyone saw Jaryd.  In the following days, a massive Search and Rescue operation failed to turn up any evidence of Jaryd. Join ...

EP. #18: American Urban Legend Series - Part 1

February 11, 2020 03:01 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

America, a melting pot filled with diverse cultures, beautiful natural wonders, and a historic sense of exploration. Among the vast beauty of our wilderness, there also lies a more sinister side.  Throughout the ages, a haunting collection of nightmares and tales of the unexplainable have been passed down generation to generation.  Stories of bloodthirsty creatures lurking in the dark, strange lights in the night sky, and vengeful ghouls forever cursed to wander haunted forests. These are the...

EP. #17: Murder on the Appalachian Trail - Part 2

January 22, 2020 04:24 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

On September 13th, 1990 - The grisly murders of Geoffery Hood and Molly LaRue rocked the Appalachian Trail community and the Nation.  In part 1 we covered the multiple characters who interacted with Molly and Goeff as well as the timeline that brought them to the Thelma Marks shelter on Cove Mountain.  Unknown to the couple, they were about to cross paths with a deranged psychopath.  Join us this week as we continue the case of Hood and LaRue. Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases ...

EP. #16: Murder on the Appalachian Trail - Part 1

January 14, 2020 04:55 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

Sept 13th, 1990 - Biff and Cindi Bowen were at the halfway point of their 2,144 mile hike down the Appalachian Trail, when the couple stopped for supplies in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, before their trek up nearby Cove Mountain.  The two planned to spend the night in a three-sided log shelter along the trail.  As the couple hiked down an incline behind the shelter, Biff sensed that “Something was wrong,”.  He was so overcome with an uneasy sense of dread that he positioned his hiking pole as a w...

EP. #15: The Arvin Nelson Interview

December 28, 2019 03:13 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

On August 6th 2014, Arvin Nelson hiked into Big Sur State Park, along California's coast, never to be heard from again.  In episode 5, we discussed the location and his disappearance in detail.  We recommend listening to episode 5 before this interview so you have a better understanding of the case.  Episode 5 can be found here (https://locationsunknown.podbean.com/e/ep-5-arvin-nelson-big-sur-state-park/) or wherever you listen to podcasts. In this interview, Mike discusses the case with two ...

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