Episode
107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
57:15
Published: Mon Oct 31 2022
Description
Rumors. We’ve all heard one, spread one or have been directly involved in one. More often than not, by the time these tall tales reach your ears – whatever story your hearing is muddled. Murky and questionable details lie in layers, coating whatever grain of truth there may be at the center, and finding that grain can be difficult. Today we return to Death Valley National Park to investigate legends and tall tales in a search for that grain of truth, because more often than not, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Join us for a LIVE show in Denver! Tickets HERE 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 episodes, 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. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Blissy: Use our link and code NPAD to get an additional 30% off. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. Stamps: Sign up with promo code NPAD for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage, and a free digital scale. Away: Use our link and start your 100-day trial. Sources: History,NPS,Weird Tales, Wikipedia, History Daily, Discover Magazine , Only In Your State, Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know Podcast, Wikipedia (2)
Chapters
The speaker shares their recent motorcycle accident and decision to watch spooky shows instead of celebrating Halloween.
00:00 - 02:48 (02:48)
Summary
The speaker shares their recent motorcycle accident and decision to watch spooky shows instead of celebrating Halloween. They also express their disinterest in the second Hocus Pocus movie.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
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The speaker speaks about the impact that small kind acts can have on people's lives.
02:48 - 09:41 (06:53)
Summary
The speaker speaks about the impact that small kind acts can have on people's lives. Even though the contents were nice, the way the small gift was packaged had more meaning to the speaker.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Death Valley National Park attracts 1.5 million visitors annually to its stunning features including the salt flats of Badwater Basin, the colorful rocks of Artist's Palette, and the sand dunes of Mesquite.
09:41 - 13:41 (03:59)
Summary
Death Valley National Park attracts 1.5 million visitors annually to its stunning features including the salt flats of Badwater Basin, the colorful rocks of Artist's Palette, and the sand dunes of Mesquite. The park was first protected as a national monument in 1933 and designated as a park in 1994, being known for its intense heat and some areas that receive very little precipitation.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Shinov's Lost City is believed to be located in Death Valley, and the legend brings a story of a man who had to sit and wait patiently to find his lost wife.
13:41 - 22:02 (08:21)
Summary
Shinov's Lost City is believed to be located in Death Valley, and the legend brings a story of a man who had to sit and wait patiently to find his lost wife.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Three individuals vanished without a trace after a strange encounter in Death Valley where they claimed to have seen mummified remains of people adorned with gold shields and jewels.
22:02 - 26:48 (04:45)
Summary
Three individuals vanished without a trace after a strange encounter in Death Valley where they claimed to have seen mummified remains of people adorned with gold shields and jewels.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A story of a man who escaped from a 28 mile desert journey and the history of the Cave of Living Waters, a location where settlers and miners set up tents, and where artifacts from the past were said to be found.
26:48 - 32:25 (05:37)
Summary
A story of a man who escaped from a 28 mile desert journey and the history of the Cave of Living Waters, a location where settlers and miners set up tents, and where artifacts from the past were said to be found. Listeners are invited to take these stories with a grain of salt and analyze common details and timeframes.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The story of a lost city of gold in Southern California, promoted by a shady businessman in the early 1900s, is discussed.
32:25 - 37:24 (04:59)
Summary
The story of a lost city of gold in Southern California, promoted by a shady businessman in the early 1900s, is discussed. The possibility that the city never existed and was just a business move is explored.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The difficult climate of Death Valley makes it a plausible location for excavating cave systems to find remnants of prehistoric people and their way of life.
37:24 - 43:31 (06:06)
Summary
The difficult climate of Death Valley makes it a plausible location for excavating cave systems to find remnants of prehistoric people and their way of life.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Archaeologists discovered a cave in Lovelock, Nevada where some early inhabitants were cannibals with reddish hair, which was a detail of great importance since there's a legend that a race of giant, red-headed cannibals named the Sitaka once lived in that area.
43:31 - 51:38 (08:06)
Summary
Archaeologists discovered a cave in Lovelock, Nevada where some early inhabitants were cannibals with reddish hair, which was a detail of great importance since there's a legend that a race of giant, red-headed cannibals named the Sitaka once lived in that area.
Episode107: Origin Story. Death Valley National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The city center of Tikal, located in Guatemala, covers over 16 square kilometers and includes over 3,000 structures, and was documented in the writings of a Spanish explorer in the 1600s.
51:38 - 57:02 (05:24)
Summary
The city center of Tikal, located in Guatemala, covers over 16 square kilometers and includes over 3,000 structures, and was documented in the writings of a Spanish explorer in the 1600s. Additionally, while there may not be an underground city beneath Death Valley, it is possible that there are caves and tunnels from indigenous cultures.