Oh, the Places You Won’t Go: Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park

In July of 1897, three men were carried into the sky inside a hydrogen balloon with the goal of being the first to reach the North Pole. The fate of their ambitious expedition remained a mystery for decades until a chance discovery unveiled the location of their final camp. But that revelation only gave rise to more puzzling questions we are still trying to answer today.For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodesFor the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials:Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdarkSupport the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page!Thank you to this week’s partners!Boll and Branch: Use our link to get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets.Soul:  For 30% off your order, head to GetSoul.com and use code NPAD.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping.Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/NPAD and use code NPAD for both the code AND PASSWORD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices