Episode
109: Trail Tales 16
49:41
Published: Thu Nov 10 2022
Description
Today’s stories include making the papers, plane crashes, magical moments, keeping connected, cougar encounters and wrestling in the swamps. Two bonus stories for Outsiders available on Patreon. 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! Beam: Get 50% off when you follow the link and use code CYBER at checkout. Lomi: Use our link and code NPAD to get $50 off your Lomi. Microdose: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get for first visit for only $5.
Chapters
In 1998, a family's camping trip from New Jersey to Mount Desert, Maine goes awry when their bike rack breaks and their bikes fall off the car, leading to chaos inside the car with their five kids.
00:00 - 03:17 (03:17)
Summary
In 1998, a family's camping trip from New Jersey to Mount Desert, Maine goes awry when their bike rack breaks and their bikes fall off the car, leading to chaos inside the car with their five kids.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A family's camping trip turned into a nightmare when wild animals invaded their campsite, leading to a sleepless night and an early departure from the site.
03:17 - 10:21 (07:03)
Summary
A family's camping trip turned into a nightmare when wild animals invaded their campsite, leading to a sleepless night and an early departure from the site.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A group of hikers set out on a search for an old plane crash, guided by a camp director's instructions, while a grandfather reflects on the death of his older brother in a similar tragedy.
10:21 - 18:01 (07:39)
Summary
A group of hikers set out on a search for an old plane crash, guided by a camp director's instructions, while a grandfather reflects on the death of his older brother in a similar tragedy.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The podcast discusses the desire to visit national parks and travel after a tragic loss, like losing a partner, and the underlying sadness that can come with it.
18:01 - 22:27 (04:26)
Summary
The podcast discusses the desire to visit national parks and travel after a tragic loss, like losing a partner, and the underlying sadness that can come with it.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker shares their experience of dispersed camping and reminds listeners to follow safety guidelines such as camping away from roads and water, carrying bear spray, and packing food in bear-safe containers.
22:27 - 26:11 (03:43)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of dispersed camping and reminds listeners to follow safety guidelines such as camping away from roads and water, carrying bear spray, and packing food in bear-safe containers.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The key to surviving a mountain lion attack is to let them do it because trying to rip your arm away from their grasp will leave you with foot-long scratches down your arm.
26:11 - 30:23 (04:11)
Summary
The key to surviving a mountain lion attack is to let them do it because trying to rip your arm away from their grasp will leave you with foot-long scratches down your arm. It is advisable to have little pokey holes in your arm instead.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This snippet contains disconnected sentences, lacking any coherent topic.
30:23 - 33:47 (03:23)
Summary
This snippet contains disconnected sentences, lacking any coherent topic.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Two friends go on an adventure at a waterfall, making friends with a snake and enjoying some snacks.
33:47 - 40:14 (06:27)
Summary
Two friends go on an adventure at a waterfall, making friends with a snake and enjoying some snacks. Later, one of them experiences the beauty of rain from the clouds.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker reflects on their canoe trip in Florida, including encounters with alligators, struggles navigating through thick vegetation, and memorable moments spent with their companions.
40:14 - 46:33 (06:18)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their canoe trip in Florida, including encounters with alligators, struggles navigating through thick vegetation, and memorable moments spent with their companions. They also briefly mention watching videos from a YouTuber named Sarah and describe the appearance of gar fish.
Episode109: Trail Tales 16
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A transcript about an experience of a swamp canoe trip and the scary feeling that comes along with it.
46:33 - 49:27 (02:53)
Summary
A transcript about an experience of a swamp canoe trip and the scary feeling that comes along with it.