Crime off the Grid Podcast (Episode 65)

Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder about the crimes that happen in parks? In today's episode, we're gonna explore crimes off the grid and the podcast that dives into those stories.Tara Ross and Nancy Martinz — former NPS law enforcement park rangers who both worked at Yellowstone — started Crime Off the Grid in 2023 to share the stories of park rangers and first responders in wild places, and to help people have safer trips to the parks.In this episode: how they find the stories (and why there's a cannibal story from Yellowstone Tara didn't know about until she started the podcast); why most crime in parks is "people travel with their offenders"; why jurisdiction is more complicated than you might think; the NPS Victim Assistance Program you might not know exists; how to actually find help in a park when something goes wrong; and practical safety tips for before and during your visit.Support the show