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Mar 2023
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134: Dirtbags of Dope Lake: Yosemite Nat...

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When treasure in the form of 6,000 pounds of high-grade Mexican marijuana fell from the California sky during a plane crash in the winter of 1976, lives were changed and lives were lost – and legend was carved into the soul of Yosemite National Park. For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socia ... Show More
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