Originally posted last month to Patreon for February’s bonus episode, in honor of Black History Month, we dive (literally) into an important and heartbreaking story which has been largely lost to time. This week we bring it to the surface, have difficult conversations and discuss the efforts the NPS, independent diving groups and historians have taken to rediscover what was lost to history and to the elements in order to honor its story in the present. Videos discussed in this episode: The Guerrero Project, The Hunt for the Slave Ship Guerrero 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! StoryWorth: Get to know your loved ones better and preserve those memories forever. $10 off your first purchase by using our link. Prose: 15% off your first hair care order by using our link Sources Strangers Guide, Diving With a Purpose, History, ABC News, NPS, NPCA, YouTube, NPS Submerged Resources Center, TED Ed, Wikipedia
In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the psychology of self and how our sense of self is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and perceptions. They explore the importance of developing a strong and cohesive sense of self and how it can impact our well-being and relationships.
Join us as we learn about a National Park site dedicated to sharing the untold stories of Black history, and the emotional impact it had on those who unearthed its secrets.
Biscayne National Park is comprised of a large lagoon and 42 islands, with human history dating back 10,000 years, and over 70 documented shipwrecks in its waters, making it primarily a marine park.
The use of tumbling shot by pirates caused destruction to ships, personnel, and equipment; plantation owners used piracy to replenish enslaved labor; African people were captured or sold to enslavers and sent to forts to await their fate.
The uniform sense of Blackness that we often assume when reflecting on Black history is not completely accurate when considering the diverse backgrounds of those who were abducted and sold into slavery. People from various countries, with different languages, beliefs and even those who may have been at war with each other at some points, were forced into the same conditions of inhumane and cruel treatment that piled up on top of each other.
A college student shares her experience of finding community through an organization that aligns with her interests and how it has made her feel less alone.
Forrest Gordon of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers emphasizes the importance of excavating shipwreck sites as they can serve as reminders of tragic historical events such as slavery and indenturedness that we must prevent from happening again in the future.
Learn about the unique underwater heritage trail at Dry Tortugas National Park, where scuba divers and snorkelers can explore six shipwrecks spanning nearly 100 years, each marked with underwater plaques like those on a hiking trail.
The hosts of National Park After Dark wrap up their bonus episode by thanking their listeners for their continued support and inviting them to share their own trail tales through email or social media.