Episode
86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
40:35
Published: Thu Jul 21 2022
Description
After feeling betrayed by his lawyer and the Union Pacific Railroad, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid flee Utah to start a new life in South America. Their lavish lifestyles and gambling habits cause them to make a quick stop and they make a terrible mistake that leads to a manhunt to find them. Their life of crime catches up to them and sparks a mystery that to this day, has yet to be solved. 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. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Cozy Earth: Use code NPAD at checkout for 35% off. Taos AER: Use code NPAD for 30% off. Hello Fresh: Use code NPAD16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts. Zbiotics: Use code NPAD at checkout for 15% off.
Chapters
The hosts of National Park After Dark recap their latest episode, which features almost 30 pages of notes and is unlike anything they've done before.
00:00 - 01:27 (01:27)
Summary
The hosts of National Park After Dark recap their latest episode, which features almost 30 pages of notes and is unlike anything they've done before.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Butch Cassidy, feeling invincible after years of successfully robbing banks and trains, was expecting a level playing field in a meeting with the railroad company to negotiate his surrender.
01:27 - 10:24 (08:56)
Summary
Butch Cassidy, feeling invincible after years of successfully robbing banks and trains, was expecting a level playing field in a meeting with the railroad company to negotiate his surrender. However, after waiting for hours, no one showed up, leading to his eventual downfall.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The brief period of enjoying the ranching life in Argentina came to an end for the outlaws due to financial reasons.
10:24 - 14:01 (03:37)
Summary
The brief period of enjoying the ranching life in Argentina came to an end for the outlaws due to financial reasons. Although they owned 300 cattle and employed people, they could not make much money and had to resort to posting photos for money.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast hosts discuss the mysterious disappearance of Sundance Kid's girlfriend and speculate whether it was due to foul play or if she abandoned the operation entirely.
14:01 - 17:14 (03:12)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss the mysterious disappearance of Sundance Kid's girlfriend and speculate whether it was due to foul play or if she abandoned the operation entirely.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The hosts discuss the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of certain historical figures and question the authenticity of some popular beliefs about them.
17:14 - 26:21 (09:06)
Summary
The hosts discuss the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of certain historical figures and question the authenticity of some popular beliefs about them.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The authenticity of a book written by the sister of Butch Cassidy has been questioned.
26:21 - 32:35 (06:13)
Summary
The authenticity of a book written by the sister of Butch Cassidy has been questioned. Some speculations regarding Cassidy's death and some of his supposed accomplice's identity have emerged thanks to her writing.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Despite their reputation of being Robin Hood-esque outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were primarily motivated by personal gain and were not always kind to the less fortunate.
32:35 - 37:36 (05:01)
Summary
Despite their reputation of being Robin Hood-esque outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were primarily motivated by personal gain and were not always kind to the less fortunate. However, they did operate with a level of compassion and avoidance of unnecessary violence that was uncommon for the time period.
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A discussion about the mysterious history surrounding Utah and its connection to a specific family that leaves many questions unanswered.
37:36 - 40:22 (02:46)
Summary
A discussion about the mysterious history surrounding Utah and its connection to a specific family that leaves many questions unanswered. Though without a clear answer, the ambiguity adds character to the story and allows for personal interpretations and connections to history.