Digest

This episode of National Park After Dark features several listener-submitted TrailTales, beginning with a Scout's harrowing near-drowning experience and a discussion about industrial accidents involving hair entanglement in machinery. A listener recounts a spooky bike ride with creepy tunnels and a mysterious 911 call. Other stories include unsettling events in an Airbnb possibly caused by an evil spirit, a diver's near-fatal experience highlighting dive safety, a Maine cabin renter's encounter with what she thought were wolves (but were actually loons), and a ghostly sighting in a former milk bottle factory. The hosts also share personal anecdotes, including a trip to Colorado and promote their upcoming Joshua Tree live show and their partnership with K-Mac Guiding Services. The episode emphasizes the importance of safety precautions in various outdoor activities and the unpredictable nature of paranormal encounters.

Outlines

00:00:19

Introduction, Colorado Trip & Upcoming Show

The hosts introduce the episode, discuss their recent trip to Colorado, their partnership with K-Mac Guiding Services, and promote tickets for their Joshua Tree live show.

00:04:10

Near-Drowning and a Saved Scout

A Scout recounts a terrifying experience where her hair got caught in a sailboat's sail, nearly drowning her. A fellow Scout saved her, but she didn't receive her merit badge due to refusing to sail again.

00:07:12

Lowell Mills and Sailing Dangers

One host shares a story about a field trip to Lowell Mills, highlighting the dangers faced by women whose hair got caught in textile machinery. This sparks a discussion about near misses with sailing equipment, connecting it to the previous story.

00:11:26

Creepy Tunnels and a Mysterious 911 Call

A listener recounts a biking trip on the North Bend Rail Trail, encountering creepy tunnels and a later nighttime ride back to retrieve a forgotten backpack, culminating in a mysterious 911 call from her deceased father's old phone number.

00:19:39

Evil Spirit in Airbnb

Six friends experience a series of unsettling events in an Airbnb, including sleepwalking, extreme temperature changes, and a bloodcurdling scream, leading them to believe an evil spirit was present.

00:36:42

Near-Fatal Dive on the USS Spiegel Grove

An experienced diver recounts a terrifying dive on the USS Spiegel Grove wreck, where she became separated from her dive buddy and nearly ran out of air, highlighting the importance of dive planning and safety.

00:50:11

Wolves in Maine?

A renter at a Maine cabin recounts a terrifying night where she believed she was surrounded by wolves. It turned out to be loons and a friendly black lab.

00:59:54

Ghostly Encounter in a Former Milk Bottle Factory

A listener shares a ghostly encounter in her new apartment building, formerly a milk bottle factory, where she saw a ghostly figure in a reflection.

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Q&A

• What safety tips were highlighted in the diver's near-fatal wreck experience?

  Always plan your dive and dive your plan; hire a guide in high-risk environments; never assume conditions are safe; address arrogance and complacency.

• What was the explanation for the strange events in the Airbnb?

  The guests suspected an evil spirit was moving from room to room.

• What were the "wolves" in the Maine cabin story actually?

  The howls were actually loons, and the "wolf" on the deck was a black lab.

• What was the significance of the milk bottle motif in the apartment building?

  The building was formerly a milk bottle factory, adding intrigue to the ghostly encounter.

• What is the main takeaway from Krista's ghost story?

  Being nonchalant about paranormal experiences might increase the chances of encountering them.

Show Notes