Episode
14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
46:15
Published: Mon Apr 26 2021
Description
Pack your overnight back and don’t forget to sign the guest book, this week we are headed to one of the most famous - and haunted - hotels in America. Bordering Rocky Mountain National Park, for over 100 years the walls of this building have been filled with laughter, music and joy, but those same walls have also trapped spirits - spirits who have no problem making their presence known. Today, we are checking into the Stanley Hotel. 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: It Happened in Rocky Mountain National Park by Phyllis J Perry. Legends of America. Coloradoan. Visit Estes Park. Stanley Hotel. Wikipedia. Colorado National Park Trips.
Chapters
In this episode of National Park After Dark, the hosts take a break from outdoor activities and instead stay at the infamous Stanley Hotel, which is said to be haunted by trapped spirits.
00:00 - 01:48 (01:48)
Summary
In this episode of National Park After Dark, the hosts take a break from outdoor activities and instead stay at the infamous Stanley Hotel, which is said to be haunted by trapped spirits.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Rocky Mountain National Park is a diverse landscape with over 260,000 acres, 300 miles of hiking trails, Trail Ridge Road, and over 60 species of mammals, 280 bird species, and various species of insects, amphibians, reptiles, etc.
01:48 - 08:55 (07:06)
Summary
Rocky Mountain National Park is a diverse landscape with over 260,000 acres, 300 miles of hiking trails, Trail Ridge Road, and over 60 species of mammals, 280 bird species, and various species of insects, amphibians, reptiles, etc. The park also houses the active Grand Lake Cemetery which was created before the National Park establishment.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Learn about the history of a five-story, 420-room hotel that was the first in the US to use electricity for heating, lighting, and cooking meals, and how it displaced the Native Americans in the area.
08:55 - 17:37 (08:42)
Summary
Learn about the history of a five-story, 420-room hotel that was the first in the US to use electricity for heating, lighting, and cooking meals, and how it displaced the Native Americans in the area.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Stanley Hotel, known for paranormal activity, inspired Stephen King's novel "The Shining," but the exterior shots in the movie were filmed at the Timberline Lodge.
17:37 - 28:18 (10:41)
Summary
The Stanley Hotel, known for paranormal activity, inspired Stephen King's novel "The Shining," but the exterior shots in the movie were filmed at the Timberline Lodge. The Ahwanee Hotel in Yosemite National Park was the inspiration for the hotel in the novel.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Room 418 in an undisclosed location is known to have mischievous child spirits who engage in activities like turning the lights on and off, moving objects, tickling guests, and leaving ghostly bed indentations.
28:18 - 34:20 (06:02)
Summary
Room 418 in an undisclosed location is known to have mischievous child spirits who engage in activities like turning the lights on and off, moving objects, tickling guests, and leaving ghostly bed indentations. Guests have also reported seeing a face peering through the window even though the room is empty.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Ice House, a historic hotel in Texas, is said to be haunted by multiple ghosts, including a night watchman, a shy young boy named Billy, and an older gentleman with white hair and a beard.
34:20 - 38:38 (04:18)
Summary
The Ice House, a historic hotel in Texas, is said to be haunted by multiple ghosts, including a night watchman, a shy young boy named Billy, and an older gentleman with white hair and a beard. Despite reports of apparitions, none have been identified as the one-eyed man known as Paul, the hotel's jack-of-all-trades night watchman.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Stanley Hotel is believed to be a hub for paranormal activity due to its energy field and history of eerie occurrences.
38:38 - 42:56 (04:18)
Summary
The Stanley Hotel is believed to be a hub for paranormal activity due to its energy field and history of eerie occurrences. Apparitions have been reported and even captured in photos, leading many to believe that the hotel is a paranormal hot spot.
Episode14: Spirits of the Stanley. Rocky Mountain National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A person shares their experience of taking a disposable camera to a paranormal tour and capturing photos at a bar before getting scared.
42:56 - 46:08 (03:11)
Summary
A person shares their experience of taking a disposable camera to a paranormal tour and capturing photos at a bar before getting scared.