You lost me on the Lugi comment. He is a murderer and not someone to be hailed as a hero.

Ok. Usually I love the podcast, but the show from 1/13, not so much. Let’s not glorify Luigi Mangioni. No one should be murderered. Period. Gun violence and murder is never ok. Please think about what you’re saying before you say it to hundreds of thousands of people. Ughh.

Been here since the very beginning, and the love I have for these girls and their story telling skills is insane! I always felt so drawn to them like they’re my sisters. I even got to talk to Danielle and tell her things i never thought I’d be able to say directly to her. Cass I’m here for you too! I cheer up getting to hang with them especially in the subscriber community. 🥰Despite the podcast having darker story topics sometimes- they do so so well at keeping it PG-13 This is the only podcast I will listen to with my 7 year old because they are so mindful about the way they talk & how much they cuss as well!! Don’t ever stop doing what you girls are doing!!!!💜 can’t wait to finally MEET YALL 😭🥰

Started listening yesterday and already 12 episodes in. It’s like a book I can’t put down. Edge of your seat story telling with perfect amounts of witty side banter/comments. I can’t figure out how I missed this. Even though some of these are horrific stories, it has reignited my dream of working for the parks department.

Love the story telling…so great. I also love the banter between the hosts now and then. It adds a personal touch. I look forward to every Monday when a new episode is released.

Discovered this podcast recently and jumped right in. I love the topics they cover and how much research they do ahead of time. Although people complain about them interjecting in the storyline I think it makes it more personal and it’s easier to connect to these faceless voices. Put my bf onto this podcast and we listen every week!!!

I love learning facts about parks and our public lands. And I love the mix of stories/topics from NPAD. You guys are the ones who inspired me to start my own pod! Much love from Elyse at Morbid Outdoors Podcast! ❤️

Interesting story but terrible story tellers. Tried to listen to the Madness in McCarthy episode after reading a positive review on it but couldn’t make it through the first episode. They take forever to get to the point and continuously interject.

One of these hosts is so condescending to the other. The one with the deep voice is kind of a jerk.

I love this podcast and I try to only listen to certain stories around my kids that seem like they’d be appropriate. The stories like the survivor stories for example. Otherwise I wear my headphones. Well I thought they would be appropriate until the f bombs started rolling on. I wish there wasn’t as much swearing and it was more respectful for families

I’ve been listening to this podcast for a little while now and have mostly enjoyed it. The unsolved murder mysteries are the best and the latest one about the Pilgrim family in Wrangell-St Elias had me on the edge of my seat! Even a little of the paranormal can be a fun diversion at times. I don’t like that there are so many subscriber-only episodes, but I also understand they’re trying to make money. However, I was shocked when I pulled up the latest episode that I had been waiting for — the second part about the Pilgrim family only to find out it’s subscriber-only. I get you’d like people to have the paid subscription to your podcast, but any leanings I had in that direction are now gone.

I’ve listened to at least 40-50 episodes, and a lot of the older ones are great. The past year or so, the episodes are far too saturated with ads and plugs for their merch/patreon/events. I understand that is part of building a brand and business, but it’s over the top at this point. The hosts also get off topic consistently and take about 10 minutes to actually start talking about the story they are telling.

My girlfriend actually told me about this podcast because we are the type that are into paranormal/mystery podcasts. I have to say you two do an awesome job at mixing in history, folklore, mystery, and tragedy. I will admit some times the episode can hit harder than others but I still enjoy every minute.

Love their story telling!

Some of the stories are very very interesting. Most of them I drift in and out of because I feel like I am being read an entry from Wikipedia but with grating grammatical errors peppered through out. “Her and her mom” is never the right way to start a sentence. (Objects used as subjects is a constant annoyance). It sounds as if they are reading from a script, which is fine, but run the grammar check on it beforehand please. I really like some of the stories but it is downright hard to listen to.

I enjoy learning about history of parks and the crimes/incidents that happe. However sometimes you two go so far off the story into your own personal stories that it’s just annoying.

I saw a coy Wolf in my parents back yard last year. On the outer Cape. I whistled and it stopped , looked in my direction, then moved on( I was inside by the window, behind a window screen..

I love this show and these ladies so much. I have listened from the very beginning and have enjoyed every episode so much. I love the outdoors but don’t do much adventuring, however, you don’t need to, to enjoy this podcast. I love learning about the history of national parks and so much more. Thank you for all that you do and share with us all!

I’ve been listening to this pod for a few years now. If I were reviewing them 1-2 years ago, I probably would have given them a 4 star rating. The topics they used to cover were fascinating and I am in love with our Nation Parks so this was naturally a good fit for me. However, in recent months/the past year, I feel as though their focus has drifted to more spiritual nonsense and other topics that I could not care less about. Essentially, if you are enamored by the personalities of the hosts, I think you will enjoy this pod. I cannot say I ever really loved their personas. Their utter lack of historical knowledge coupled with their often times unnatural scripted delivery has really sullied this pod for me. I know pods are scripted but I don’t like when it feels like they’re reading their notes to me. In between the scripted readings, they genuinely connect and share anecdotes that can be enjoyable. So, if you identify or truly enjoy their personalities, I think you’ll still love this pod. But it you aren’t fully on board, it can feel tedious at times.

Thank you, ladies.

I really tried to get on board but the hosts constant senseless input made it impossible for me to continue listening. They spend half the time stating the obvious and giving their personal opinion or input… just tell the story. They sound ignorant most of the time since they don’t seem very educated on most of the matters they comment on.

This is my new favorite podcast! I love the stories. I also enjoy hearing all the information about each park they cover.

What do you get when you add the outdoors, true crime, paranormal and toss in some aliens for fun? The perfect podcast aka National Parks After Dark! You constantly learn something new, whether it’s a new place to explore OR a place to avoid! I cannot begin to tell you how many hours I’ve spent with my besties! Last summer my hubs starting telling about a story from his new favorite podcast, until I rudely interrupted him by laughing and finished the story and said “Let me guess, National Parks after Dark?” He laughed and said he should have known I would be a long time listener and then chewed me out for not sharing!

Absolutely love this podcast! The storytelling is so well paced, well researched and fascinating !!

I enjoy many of their episodes. The ones regarding true crime capture my interest often times. The challenge is that forgive me… These are two kids, and it is evident from a production standpoint that this is the case. What I mean is, they speak as they might have in high school or younger. They really haven’t put any effort into speaking in a grammatically, correct, professional context. I don’t mean that as insulting but hopefully helpful. For example, the word “anyway “never ever has an S at the end of it. This is habitual. Another common grammatical error that would be easily corrected. Is when they misuse “I“ and “me”. They overuse eye when they should be using to term me. Whenever a first person pronoun follows a preposition, it should be me (hardly ever I). So if one states “from you and me.” Me should never be substituted with “I.” it’s easy to figure this out. Simply remove the “you” in front of it and see, which sounds better. The other fact that is annoying is that they speak often times in a way that overly tilts their worldview. For example, I am a strong affinity with them for nature and protection of our natural resources and good stewardship. I diverge with them, seemingly on social and economic issues, it is my view that a that the best of podcasts do not have the hosts over the sharing such views on a non-political podcast. Doing so alienates many listeners.

They really explore interesting stories about places we are all familiar with. Worth a listen and subscribe.

I just listened to an older episode from April 2022, In The Crosshairs. I’m in tears, 06, my heart. I’ve spent time in Yellowstone, my favorite park! I’ve been in Jacksonhole during a demonstration to support the wolves. I’ve signed partitions to support wolves. To me it’s just common sense! Almost, a complete no brainer! Protect all wildlife! But never have a felt a connection to a wolf! Your story telling in this episode is beautiful! To draw one into her life was so well done! I’m a national park junky and you have added many to my “list”. Well done!

I’ve been listening for a few years and love the podcast! However I have noticed the sound quality for the podcast has worsened these past few episodes- I’m not sure if this is due to you guys also uploading to youtube now, maybe you’re already working to fix it. But great stories and I still listen to every episode!

This is my favorite podcast - look forward to it every week. Good stories and love the chats between the hosts. My mom now listens religiously too :)

I can listen while on my long walks. I can not get through with Cas creaky voice sounds underwhelmed and disengaged as if she’s running out of breathe. Thank you.

I love both of y’all, you keep it real. I laugh out loud and learn from you. Keep it up, and be natural (organic). I’ve been listening for ever; but since you said something about swearing. Here I am ; you don’t swear that much and it’s natural. Just stay the same (true) , and of course learn and move forward.

I’ve listened to more than a dozen of your podcasts. This one with repeated mentions of sexual abuse to minors was just too much for me. I get that that was a part of the crime but addressing it once and not inputting your speculation regarding such would have been more appropriate in my opinion. This is not what I came for.

I love this podcast. They effortlessly reference full-length books pertaining to each case. It’s clear they put the work in and love doing research.

Love this podcast! I look forward to the next one as soon as this one is over. Good story tellers.

You are much better story tellers than your podcast boyfriends!!

Whether it’s a long commute back and forth to work or a camping trip where you just want to chill and stare at a fire, they highlight incredible people and places in a way that’s engaging and informative. Their empathy for the people who’s stories they highlight are amongst the best in any podcast I’ve listened to.

The stories are powerful and the storytelling is respectful. I love that there’s always a lesson or message to be taken and that I’m learning so much about the national parks of the world. Many places added to the bucket list. Thank you Cassie and Danielle!

My wife introduced me to this podcast. She plays it every time we visit a national park and since we visit so many, I’ve listened to a bunch of episodes. The narrative is crisp & the story telling is intriguing. The best thing about this pod is that they don’t interrupt each other like many other pods do (looking at you tooth & claw) . The conversation just flows naturally. Kudos to both Danielle & Cassie. Keep it up!

As someone who has lived all my life on the borders of both a national and state park (Jefferson National Forrest/Grayson Highlands and Virginia New River Trails state park) I was excited to find a podcast with such a specific niche. I’m also a huge true crime fan but had no idea there were so many interesting mystery/murder cases occurring in our national parks. I have found myself totally sucked in to binging this podcast. The stories about fighting for survival also are very fascinating. I am an avid outdoors woman who spends many days a week out on our trails hiking, biking or fishing. I can truly visualize a lot of these scenarios and the scenery because of the vivid storytelling style of this series. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a good podcast you can’t put down!

The episode focused way too much time on the missing Ranger’s love life. Is this a gossip podcast?

Cassie & Danielle are so responsible with their energy. seriously. They use their platform to create a space for the empathetic, adventurous, slightly anxious wild women of the world. Everyday I get to listen to them tell a story, I am grateful. Thank you NPAD!!!

I love everything about your show/ stories, topics and passion. If you folks could tone down the blabber before you dig into your real work I might not move on. Please, emphatically tell the story…

Cassie and Danielle share some of the most interesting and forgotten stories of the parks. Whether it’s a Trail Tales or a spooky story, these ladies share detailed and compelling stories that allow us to learn about the people who came before us, and the landscapes that will last longer than we ever will. Thanks for all you do, ladies!🥹💖

Danielle and Cassie are my favorite podcasters and this is hands down my favorite podcast. I’ve been a listener since the beginning and I highly recommend. They’re both such great storytellers and they always remain respectful to those whose stories they tell.

Thanks for sharing the history not included in our school curriculum!

Cassie and Danielle have perfect voices for this podcast Their knowledge, research and stories are so compelling and I cannot get enough!! Bravo! You make me think your On a hike with a mic - And it makes me want to get out to some more national parks! As long as I don’t go missing … 😉

My husband and I recently went on a trip out to Palm Springs and road tripped it back hitting national parks all along the way back. After hitting Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Sedona (yes I know there isn’t a national park there) and Petrified Forest we found ourselves in Albuquerque for the night. The next morning we hopped in the car and I said hey let’s listen to this podcast. It was NPAD. Best decision ever. We are now officially obsessed and listened for the entire 12 hours back to Arkansas. Yall have done an amazing job of covering different styles of episodes. Some being true crime, some conspiracy-esque, some gruesome mauling episodes (The Night of the Grizzlies was our first episode. HIGHLY RECOMMEND). Instant subscriber and can’t wait for more!

As an ultralight trekker, climber and kayaker who visits national parks several times a year I really do enjoy this podcast. However, I have a couple of issues with some of the content. First, the hosts need to do a little additional episode prep. When there is a name or word that is difficult to pronounce - for example, a Native American word - please take a few seconds to learn the correct pronunciation. This is especially true when that name or word is repeated several times. My second issue is the constant presentation of supposedly paranormal content, angelic interventions and other experiences that defy logic and reason. Sure, they make for interesting listening and draw people to the podcast, but it undercuts the credibility of the podcast. Finally, there is a lot of cringe generalized man-bashing that detracts from the content.

A reasonably entertaining show that requires one to suspend their disbelief at times. The hosts are rather naive and not the sharpest knives in the drawer, but mostly fun and perhaps part of their charm. There are misandrist views expressed in this show, so be ready for that.

Love love love love this show. Obsessed. Will listen until I die.