A Strand in the Web: Torngat Mountains National Park

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Trail Tales 104: Illegal Collections, Haunted Dreams & Men in Windows

Today’s stories include ghost brothers, illegal collections, haunted dreams, men in windows, dissipating apparitions, and Cassie almost killing a listener. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, ...  Show more

The Vampire Clan Murders: Land Between the Lake National Recreation Area

In 1996, a troubled 16-year-old boy named Rod Ferrell believed he was a 500-year old-vampire. He formed a small group of local teens in Murray, Kentucky obsessed with vampire roleplaying, blood drinking, and occult beliefs. The roleplaying took a serious turn when Rod broke into ...  Show more

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