Episode
24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
1:04:29
Published: Mon Jul 05 2021
Description
Forrest Fenn was dying when he decided to come up with a treasure hunt. He had plans to give 2 million dollars worth of his gold and treasures to anyone that could find where he hid it. He wrote a poem with 9 clues that would lead one lucky person somewhere into the Rocky Mountains. What he wasn't counting on was all the people that would die, the destruction it would cause, and the crimes that he himself would become a victim of. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Sources:Chasing the Thrill - Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt by Daniel Barbarisi. Medium.com. Jackson Hole News. CBS News.
Chapters
Learn about Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure worth 2 million dollars, the clues to help find it, and the people who have risked everything to solve his riddle and claim the prize.
00:00 - 03:26 (03:26)
Summary
Learn about Forrest Fenn's hidden treasure worth 2 million dollars, the clues to help find it, and the people who have risked everything to solve his riddle and claim the prize.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast episode discusses the treasure hunt initiated by Forest Fenn and the background story of the treasure.
03:26 - 08:49 (05:22)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the treasure hunt initiated by Forest Fenn and the background story of the treasure.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Forrest Fenn, a former art dealer, buried a treasure worth millions of dollars in the wilderness.
08:49 - 16:52 (08:03)
Summary
Forrest Fenn, a former art dealer, buried a treasure worth millions of dollars in the wilderness. He planned to die next to his treasure, creating a unique adventure out of his death.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure chest worth over two million dollars and provided nine hints to its location in a memoir he wrote before his death.
16:52 - 25:26 (08:33)
Summary
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure chest worth over two million dollars and provided nine hints to its location in a memoir he wrote before his death. The chest contained precious items such as gold coins, nuggets and ancient jewelry.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Many believe that the treasure mentioned in Forrest Fenn's memoir may be hidden in Yellowstone National Park, causing a surge of hunters and a need for new rules and signs.
25:26 - 33:12 (07:46)
Summary
Many believe that the treasure mentioned in Forrest Fenn's memoir may be hidden in Yellowstone National Park, causing a surge of hunters and a need for new rules and signs. However, some hunters have already caused damage by digging for the treasure in prohibited areas such as cultural artifacts.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
After six months of searching, the body of treasure hunter, Randy Bilyeu, was found along the riverbank.
33:14 - 41:34 (08:19)
Summary
After six months of searching, the body of treasure hunter, Randy Bilyeu, was found along the riverbank. His death prompted concerns and warnings from Forrest Fenn, who hid the treasure, to discourage searchers from taking dangerous risks.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The search for hidden treasures can lead to desperate and dangerous behavior, as seen in the case of Jeff Murphy who lost his life while searching for the treasure.
41:34 - 49:29 (07:55)
Summary
The search for hidden treasures can lead to desperate and dangerous behavior, as seen in the case of Jeff Murphy who lost his life while searching for the treasure.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
After years of searching, the treasure of Forrest Fenn was eventually found in 2020 under a canopy of stars in the Rocky Mountains.
49:29 - 56:07 (06:37)
Summary
After years of searching, the treasure of Forrest Fenn was eventually found in 2020 under a canopy of stars in the Rocky Mountains. The treasure hunt was documented in the book "Chasing the Thrill" by Daniel Barberisi.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A discussion about the Fenn Treasure and its recent discovery, and the possibility of it becoming a tourist attraction while debating the potential effects it could have on the natural beauty of the location.
56:07 - 1:01:13 (05:06)
Summary
A discussion about the Fenn Treasure and its recent discovery, and the possibility of it becoming a tourist attraction while debating the potential effects it could have on the natural beauty of the location.
Episode24: Forrest Fenn's Treasure, Death and Crime. Yellowstone and Beyond.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Someone has hidden a treasure chest worth money somewhere in Utah and left a riddle to solve in order to find it.
1:01:13 - 1:04:25 (03:12)
Summary
Someone has hidden a treasure chest worth money somewhere in Utah and left a riddle to solve in order to find it. Listeners are advised to go in pairs or groups if attempting to find the treasure.