In the summer of 1910, the United States saw the worst fire in history. It burned over 3 million acres of the Rocky Mountain ranges and killed over 80 people. In this episode we follow Ed Pulaski, an assistant ranger for the U.S forest service, as he attempts to save his fellow firefighters when they get caught in the midst of the flames. He will go to any m ... Show More
Oct 8
Trail Tales 103: Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV Bats & Paranormal Wedding Crashers
Today’s stories include Grand Canyon Ghosts, RV bats, emergency poops, paranormal wedding crashers, local lore, and lovestruck teenage protectors. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch an ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 5
Making a Monster: Werewolf Hiking Trail
Before America had witch trials, Europe had werewolf trials - and they were as dark as they sound. One of the most infamous cases of time was that of Peter Stumpp, a man who was convicted and executed for serial murder, cannibalism, incest, and practicing black magic to transform ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 28
The Nearly Forgotten Murder of Susan Poupart: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
In May 1990, 29-year-old Susan “Suzy” Poupart disappeared after a night out with friends on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin. For decades, her family has lived alongside the men they believe know exactly what happened to her, while a billboard bearing Suzy’s ... Show More
54m 52s
Oct 2025
The Big Burn | The Blow-Up | 2
As the fires spread, ranger Ed Pulaski tries to lead his men on a last-ditch effort to save the town of Wallace. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Soldiers race to build firebreaks around Avery, and head ranger Bill Weigle realizes he’s made a terrible mistake. Order your copy of the new Ag ... Show More
38m 11s
Jul 2020
Mann Gulch Wildfire Tragedy Pt. 1
On August 5th, 1949, a lightning strike touched off a small wildfire in Montana's Helena National Forest. A team of smokejumpers were dispatched to fight the fire—but it burned out of control, trapping them in the gulch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ ... Show More
42m 28s
Oct 2025
The Big Burn | Fight Fire with Fire | 4
The Buffalo Soldiers evacuate women and children from Avery, Idaho by train, but they don’t get far before the fire catches up to them. Emma Pulaski receives terrible news about her husband. With the fire closing in, rangers and soldiers take radical measures to save Avery. Order ... Show More
43m 4s
Nov 2024
Wrong Side of the Fire: Rangers in Peril…
As a wildfire breaks out in Minnesota, a ranger crew is dispatched to clear the forest of members of the public. But unbeknownst to Todd Stefanic and his colleagues, this will rapidly become the largest and fastest-moving blaze in state history. Penned in on all sides, Todd must ... Show More
50m 25s
Oct 2023
Granite Mountain Hotshots Disaster | Shifting Winds | 3
<p>When the Yarnell Hill Fire abruptly changes direction, hotshot Brendan McDonough has to abandon his lookout post and run for his life. Meanwhile, the rest of his crew, the Granite Mountain Hotshots, are safe on a ridge, in what firefighters call “the black” – an already-burned ... Show More
45m 9s