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Morbid Outdoors
by Morbid Outdoors
The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests. "The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert Frost If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands. Dark Horizons Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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123. Disappeared on Deer Creek Trail (Mount Rainier National Park, Washington)
It's 1997 and yet another person has gone missing while visiting Mount Rainier National Park. A 27 year old took his camera equipment to the park for a photography day on the trails, promising his mom he’d be home by dinner. He was never seen again. Sources:...
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122. Missing: GPS Joe (Mazatzal Mt. Wilderness, Arizona)
A regular contributor to various Arizona outdoor websites such as HikeArizona.com and ArizonaHikers.com took off on a solo hike in a rugged Arizona mountain range and has never been seen since. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazatzal_Wilderness…
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121. The Found Archaeologist (Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona)
An amateur archaeologist disappeared into the Grand Canyon while searching for prehistoric rock art paintings. He remained missing for 14 years, only recently being found again. Sources: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/bill-ott-remains-found-grand-canyon/...
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120. Vanished While On a Spiritual Quest (Marble Mountains Wilderness, California)
It's the year 2000 and a woman travels to the Marble Mountains Wilderness to spend time with a Native American spiritualist organization and recover from a personal tragedy. But during this trip, she mysteriously vanishes. The only thing left behind was a tuft of her hair in a bush. She hasn’t…
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119. Disappearance at Battle Lake (Selway–Bitterroot Wilderness, Idaho)
In September 1990, a 42-year-old woman disappeared while camping with her husband in a remote Idaho wilderness area. She had gone on a short hike to a nearby meadow to birdwatch, carrying only her camera and binoculars, but never returned. Despite extensive searches, no trace of her was ever…
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118. No More Deaths in Our Parks (National Park Service, USA)
My episodes might become a little more boring and a little bit more ambiguous soon (obviously that's supposed to be a joke.) I’ve noticed a trend of incident reports being less and less detailed over the years, but now a new law might make accidents and deaths in our parks even more vague. Why is...
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117. A Roadtrip Disappearance (Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming)
In 2010, a man living in Maryland left a note for his family that he was going on a cross-country road trip. He drove 32 hours to Yellowstone National Park over a span of days and then his car was found abandoned at Craig Pass. Despite searching, the NPS was unable to find any clue as to what...
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116. Vanished on a Backpacking Trip (Los Padres National Forest, California)
In August 2014, an experienced backpacker set out for a multi-day trip, carrying plenty of supplies for his trek. When he didn’t show up at his planned exit, his friends reported him missing. The search went on for 10 days and nothing was found. He hasn’t been seen since. What happened to him?...
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115. Deaths of Badlands and Big Bend (Badlands National Park, South Dakota & Big Bend National Park, Texas)
Join me as I read incident reports from Badlands National Park and Big Bend National Park. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badlands_National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bend_National_Park...
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114. Missing at Queen Wilhemina (Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas)
It's January 2001 and new residents to Arkansas go for an easy 1.5 mile trail at a local state park. The wife decides this trail is not for her and decides to go back to the car, but when the rest of the family makes it back to the parking lot, she is nowhere to be found. Not a trace of her has...
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113. Vanished on Olallie Mountain (Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon)
On a sunny November day in 2007, a professor went for a day hike in the beautiful Oregon forest. Two people saw him hiking and noticed strange behavior at the summit of the mountain. He never returned from his hike and has not been seen since. Five years later another man goes missing from the…
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112. Disappeared at Colchuck Lake (Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest, Washington)
One of Washington’s most beloved lake trails is the sight of many injuries and missing hikers each year. And in September 2004, an experienced outdoorsman and hiker vanished from this very area never to be seen again. If you have any information on Richard’s disappearance, please call the...
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111. Nature News: May, June, July 2026
Join us today for this summer's nature news. Sources: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/05/help-me-help-me-hiker-finds-yellowstone-grizzly-attack-victim-calls-911/...
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BONUS: Utah Monolith (Bears Ears National Monument, Utah)
Hi everyone! Merry Christmas in July!! I wanted to give you a lil gift of a bonus episode. This episode was originally recorded for Patreon (which we no longer do) last year. I bet you've heard of the monolith, but if not, here's a tiny bonus episode about it. Enjoy! Follow me on Instagram here....
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110. Vanished at Wolf's Point (Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska)
In September of 1985 an experienced outdoorsman heads from his home in Sacramento, California, to Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska to “unplug” for two weeks. He was solo and looking forward to enjoying some time alone in the Alaskan wilderness. But when rangers find his campsite and he’s…
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109. Vanished on Big Island (Waipio Valley, Hawaii)
An experienced hiker set off to do a section of a longer, 12 mile trail in the forests of Waipio Valley, Hawaii in August 2019. He never came back from that hike and has not been seen since. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waipi%CA%BBo_Valley https://www.facebook.com/findkylebrittain/...
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108. Perished in Search of Treasure (Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming)
On June 4, 2017, a 42-year-old treasure hunter kissed his girlfriend goodbye at the West Fork Beaver Creek Trailhead near West Yellowstone at 9:30 am as he set off for another attempt to locate the Forrest Fenn Treasure. This was the last time he was seen alive. Sources:...
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107. Deaths of Arches (Arches National Park, Utah)
Arches National Park is a popular park and for good reason. Nestled in the red rock of southern Utah, Arches get over 1.4 million visitors a year. Unfortunately some of those visitors never make it home. Sources: https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/arch.htm Follow me on Instagram here....
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106. Haunted Parks: White Sands National Park, New Mexico
Tucked away in the vast, blinding dunes of White Sands National Park, there’s an eerie stillness that settles in as the sun dips below the horizon. In a park shaped by shifting sands and silence, it’s easy to wonder if something unseen is moving just beyond the next ridge. Sources:...
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105. Vanished at Valentine Lake (Bitish Columbia, Canada)
Two hikers disappeared on September 4, 2010 while heading to Valentine Lake in the Spetch Creek Forest in British Columbia, Canada. Few clues materialized as to what happened to them. They were never seen again. Sources:...
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BONUS: Road Trip 2026 Mauling at a Marathon (Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico)
Valles Caldera is my favorite part of New Mexico…it has it all: picturesque streams, green fields, and mountains galore. It’s within the Jemez National Forest/Santa Fe National Forest and it is abundant with wildlife…including bears. And in 2016 it was the home to a mauling during a marathon.…
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Road Trip 2026 Mini-sode (Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico)
Tucked into the dramatic red rock landscape of Ghost Ranch, there’s a place where beauty and mystery go hand in hand. Known for its sweeping desert views and ties to artist Georgia O'Keeffe, Ghost Ranch has long drawn visitors seeking inspiration, solitude… and sometimes, something they can’t…
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BONUS: Road Trip 2026 (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona)
Surprise! Today I am in Page, Arizona on a mission to take my mom to see Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon. So let’s read some bizarre incident reports from Glen Canyon NRA and hear about some tragic incidents at Horseshoe Bend. Sources:...
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104. Deaths of Acadia (Acadia National Park, Maine)
When people think of Acadia National Park, they picture rugged coastlines, crashing Atlantic waves, and peaceful hikes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. But beneath that beauty, Acadia has a darker side. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the deaths in...
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103. Haunted Parks: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Crater Lake is widely considered one of the most haunted and mysterious places in Oregon, rooted in indigenous legends of a "doorway to Hell" and modern reports of strange, unexplainable events. Its deep, clear waters and haunting legends have made it a hotspot for paranormal enthusiasts,...
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102. Disappeared in Diablo Canyon (Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park, Mexico)
On April 11, 2019, a woman and her dog took a hike through the beautiful landscape of Cañón del Diablo, or Devils Canyon, with six other hikers. She decided to take a rest while the others continued without her. When the group returned to the spot where the woman and her dog had once been, she…
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101. The Overlook (Yosemite National Park, California)
A 37 year old businesswoman disappeared while visiting Yosemite National Park, after stepping away from her car near Bridalveil Creek for what should have been a brief stop. When she didn’t return, a large search effort began and did not produce any leads. It wasn’t until several months later…
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100. Mysterious Death on a Hunting Trip (Badger Creek Wilderness, Oregon)
When a 17 year old goes missing while on a hunt, a huge search is launched. The ten day search is extensive, but nothing is found–not the rifle or any of the belongings he had on him at the time of his disappearance. The FBI was even called in, but there were no answers until just over a year...
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99. Nature News: March & April 2026
Today’s stories take us from a windswept California shoreline…to the steep cliffs of the Smoky Mountains…into the narrow slot canyons of Utah…down into one of the deepest canyons in North America…up to the top of the world on Mount Everest…and finally—to a rare story of hope, in the forests of...
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98. Missing in Wailau Valley (Island of Moloka'i, Hawaii)
In March of 1993, a hiker on the Wailau trail was suffering from scraped and bleeding feet after hiking miles in rough terrain. He approached a helicopter on the beach and asked for a lift out, but was denied the help because he didn’t have $650 to pay for the helicopter ride. He has been missing...
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97. Missing on Mount Holy Cross (White River National Forest, Colorado)
Hikers who separate from a group statistically are four times more likely to die than group hikers who become lost and never separate. Many of these hikers that separate from their groups are still missing, lost to the wilderness. This is what happened in White River National Forest in 2005....
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96. Mystery at Sparks Lake (Deschutes National Forest, Oregon)
On October 8, 1969, a 78‑year‑old hunter vanished while hunting with his family near Sparks Lake, Oregon — a disappearance that sparked a large search but yielded no trace. The following summer rescuers found his rifle, clothing, one boot and a glove carefully placed at the base of a tree.…
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95. Vanished in France (Tinée Valley, France)
In August 2016 a British computer engineer disappeared while hiking a relatively easy route between the villages of Marie and Clans in the Tinée Valley, France. He set out alone on a familiar (3.7 miles) 6–7 km walk in good weather but never returned. What happened to him? Sources:...
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94. Disappearance and Death in Black Canyon (Bighorn Mountains, Montana)
It's September 2004 in the Bighorn Mountains and a Crow Nation man goes missing while on a hunting trip. He was experienced and knew the area well. Over a year later, a crow leads a hunter to human remains and there are more questions left than answers. When Indigenous people go missing or die in...
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93. Bizarre Incident Reports: Part 3 (USA)
National parks are supposed to be peaceful—untouched slices of wilderness. But dig through the right reports, and you’ll find something else: the weird stuff. The unsettling stuff. The “what the hell actually happened out there?” stuff. Join us for part three of bizarre incident reports from...
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92. Strange Death on Owyhigh Lakes Trail (Mount Rainier National Park, Washington)
Many stories of missing people in the outdoors sound like this: they were hiking with a friend, went around a bend or over a hill and were never seen again. It's a tale we’ve heard numerous times. On a few occasions, they are sometimes found, but not always alive. This was the case on Owyhigh…
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91. The Vanished Hunter (Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico)
Imagine its September 2009 in the Santa Fe National Forest: aspen trees are beginning to turn gold and its hunting season. Three friends are planning to hunt near Elk Mountain. They separated and had plans to meet back up. One failed to return and has been missing ever since. Today I was able to...
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Nature News: February 2026
Hey guys! This nature news. is sparse because not much happened in the natural world this month! Hope you have a great Saturday! Follow me on Instagram here. Support the show The 10 Essentials for Outdoor Recreation here. Leave No Trace (LNT) principles here. Share a "Campfire Story" for us to…
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90. Haunted Parks: Acadia National Park, Maine
Acadia National Park is said to be one of the most haunted places in Maine. Join us for this installment of Haunted Parks. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadia_National_Park https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/hauntings-mysteries-acadia-maine...
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89. Tragedy in a White Desert (White Sands National Park, New Mexico)
Deserts can be dangerous places if you aren’t prepared for their unforgiving terrain and weather. White Sands National Park has seen its share of tragedy within its boundaries, with victims succumbing to the white sands nearly every year. But one boy survived in 2015 and made it out alive.…
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BONUS: Patreon Episode "Gored on a Date" (Antelope Island State Park, Utah)
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen videos or pictures of bison attacking tourists in our national parks. Online articles will tell you it's pretty rare but with the plethora of pictures and videos and stories online says otherwise. With many more people getting outside these...
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88. Surprising Discovery at the Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona)
In 2021, search crews at Grand Canyon National Park made an unexpected discovery while looking for another missing person: skeletal remains believed to be of another missing person. His backpack had been found years earlier with prescription bottles bearing his name, but no trace of him was…
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87. Nature News: January 2026
The first month of 2026 brought some interesting headlines in the natural world--from animal attacks to rescues, this month's headlines were wild. Sources:...
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86. The Missing Graduate Student (Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado)
It was the summer of 1933, and Rocky Mountain National Park was still young — wild, untamed, and only partly mapped. On August 15th, a 22-year-old University of Chicago student set out on a solo hike. He told his friend he was heading toward Taylor Peak — just another day in the mountains before…
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85. Bodies of Mt.Everest (Mt.Everest, China & Nepal)
Mount Everest: the world’s highest peak above sea level. It's iconic and stands against the sky like a giant. Everest is covered in snow and ice…and dead bodies. It is famous for its “Death Zone” which has extremely thin air, making breathing difficult, requiring supplemental oxygen for climbers....
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84. Missing From Moon Lake (Ashley National Forest, Utah)
Utah has many missing persons cases and mysteries within its national forests and national parks. One of those happen to be the disappearance of a Finnish man who went missing in the Ashley National Forest in March 2025. He went to look for gold in the Uinta mountains and hasn’t been seen since.…
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BONUS: October 2025 Patreon Episode: The Cave Creek Disaster (Paparoa National Park, New Zealand)
When taking in the sights at beautiful overlooks many people don’t give a second thought to if the platform they’re standing on is safe…because why wouldn’t it be? But what happens when governments don’t appropriately fund high tourist areas such as national parks? When parks are underfunded and...
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83. Nature News: December 2025
Welcome to Nature News, where we bring you the latest headlines from the wild places that shape our world — and sometimes take us by surprise. From hikers trapped in quicksand to ancient lakes returning after decades, here’s what nature has been telling us this past month. Sources:...
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82. Bonus: Talking Horror Movies with Roasted Snow Horror Show Podcast (NYE Special!)
Horror doesn’t come from nowhere. Some of the most unsettling films we watch in the dark are rooted in something real — a crime, a disappearance, a moment that was too strange to ignore. Art imitates life, and in horror, it often does so with disturbing precision. And maybe that’s why these…
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81. Mini Episode: The Vanished Climber (Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington)
In July 2010, an experienced outdoorsman goes missing while with friends during a climb on Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier is majestic, but it’s also merciless. Eric’s story is a haunting reminder that even experts can vanish—and often without explanation. His disappearance remains one of Mount...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests.
"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert Frost
If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands.
Dark Horizons Media, LLC
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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