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353: Access to Adventure: Accessibility in National Parks
We hear “the outdoors are for everyone” a lot, and while that is true, accessibility to the outdoors is not always created equal. Today’s episode is dedicated to two remarkable stories of people with disabilities reaching for history in National Parks. A group of paraplegic hiker ... Show More
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Feb 2
352: The National Forest Serial Killer
In the mid-2000s, hikers began disappearing from national forests across the southeastern United States, with their bodies later found in remote areas of the parks. When investigators compared timelines and locations, a pattern emerged. The disappearances were connected by a man ... Show More
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351: Trail Tales 86
Today’s stories include almost abductions, cemetery shenanigans, shared trauma and men saving (and ruining) the day. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodesFor the latest NPAD u ... Show More
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