Locations Unknown

August 20th, 2004, A 12-year-old boy scout was on a camping trip with his troop and father in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.  Early that morning, the father and son decided to go fishing at a nearby lake.  After accidentally getting wet, Garrett decided to make the short walk back to their campsite to change into dry clothes. This would be the last time anyone saw him. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Garrett Alexander Bardsley.  (Episode 80)New Patreon Shoutouts: Alison Howell, Sayard Tanis, Rebecca Fisco, an anonymous, California-based former NPS Park Ranger, Ellen Rickford, & Heather Woolum.  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Glacier National Park.  Cases covered in the episode: Joseph & William Whitehead, Frederick Lumley, & Patrick Whalen.  (Episode 79)New Patreon Shoutouts - Jennifer Pizzano, Jacob Lopez, Rashonda Duncan, Joanna Arbach, Joshua Fairchild, Kellie Ballard, Donna Steffy, & Brent Chelewski.  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy the parks every year.  While most visits end with an amazing memory, many have not.  The official NPS cold case count stands at 29, however, independent researchers estimate between 1100 to 1600 unsolved disappearances originate in our parks.  Join us this week as we begin the mini-series, “National Park Cold Cases”.  Cases covered in this episode; Justin Richardson, Drake Kramer, and Morgan Heimer.  (Epsiode 78)   New Patreon Shoutouts - Sara Helmerich & Carl Parker.  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

For thousands of years, a mountain in Zimbabwe has struck fear in the hearts of the local inhabitants.  Visitors to the mountain have reported sudden bouts of confusion or disorientation, strange lights that will follow them, and electromagnetic interference that causes compasses and electronics to malfunction.  Countless people have hiked up the mountain, never to be seen again.  Join us this week as we travel to Africa to investigate the stories of Mount Nyangani.  (Episode 77)New Patreon Shoutouts: Brett Ashley, Tierney Honeyborne, Catherine Youngs, & Signe Wasserman.  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Geologist Daniel Robinson mysteriously vanishes in Sonoran Desert, Arizona. Discussion includes odd behavior, search efforts, theories of delirium, vehicle data recorders, and family frustrations. Speculations on desert dangers, psychological issues, and search challenges amidst complex investigation.

May 6th, 2006, a couple hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains, were navigating off trail on what was supposed to be a short 2-hour hike.  After making several decisions in an attempt to find the trail, they realized they were in serious trouble.  Amazingly, several days into their ordeal, they found an abandoned campsite of a man who went missing a year earlier.  Join us this week as we follow the amazing survival story of Brandon Day & Gina Allen and uncover the mystery of the abandoned campsite they found.  (Episode 75)Thank you to the Chime In Podcast for sponsoring this episode.    The Chime In Podcast explores random and fascinating topics in a relaxed format.  Weekly trivia questions, true crime tales, mysterious happenings, and science and human interest stories will get you ready to Chime In with hosts Graham, Michaela and Sarah!  You can listen to the Chime In Podcast on any of the major Podcast networks including Apple Podcasts & Spotify. You can also visit the Chime in Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChimeInPodcast/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChimeInPodcast), & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ChimeIn.pod)  New Patreon Supporters: -Su & Eddie Spencer, Tyler St. Clair, Katherine DeLoach, Janelle Heath, Brett Barr, Sara Paajanen, & Emily Putnam.  Episode suggestion shoutout: Strangeoutdoors.com  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

July 2nd, 2020 - Hikers in the Sierra National Forest discovered an abandoned campsite, with gear strewn about, near Johnson Meadows.  Days later, hikers near that area reported seeing a bruised & barefoot woman on the trail, who refused help when offered.  Over a month after the initial campsite was discovered, the same woman was seen by hunters off a remote road in the forest.  Join us this week as we investigate the bizarre disappearance of Sandra Johnsen-Hughes.  (Episode 74)Thank you to the Chime In Podcast for exclusively sponsoring this episode.    The Chime In Podcast explores random and fascinating topics in a relaxed format.  Weekly trivia questions, true crime tales, mysterious happenings, and science and human interest stories will get you ready to Chime In with hosts Graham, Michaela and Sarah!  You can listen to the Chime In Podcast on any of the major Podcast networks including Apple Podcasts & Spotify. You can also visit the Chime in Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChimeInPodcast/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChimeInPodcast), & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ChimeIn.pod)  New Patreon Supporters: Elyse Rucker, J.V. Williams, Amanda Swanson, Michelle Dove, & Jessie Masquelier.   Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Christine Hamre  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

On September 19th 2021, a retired Navy Seal who served two combat tours in Vietnam, along with his younger brother, were expected back from a 4 night excursion in the Shoshone Lake area of Yellowstone National Park.  When the pair failed to check in with family the search and rescue operation kicked off.  What could have caused such an experienced outdoorsman to go missing?  Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Kim Crumbo.  (Episode 73)Thank you to the Chime In Podcast for exclusively sponsoring this episode.    The Chime In Podcast explores random and fascinating topics in a relaxed format.  Weekly trivia questions, true crime tales, mysterious happenings, and science and human interest stories will get you ready to Chime In with hosts Graham, Michaela and Sarah!  You can listen to the Chime In Podcast on any of the major Podcast networks including Apple Podcasts & Spotify. You can also visit the Chime in Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChimeInPodcast/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChimeInPodcast), & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ChimeIn.pod)  Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Angie Helmick Walter  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Halloween, a holiday mired in controversy, religion, cults, and candy; has a storied history of myths and legends.  From Roman Werewolves & Venice Vampires, to the Tennessee Witch; tales of the otherworldly have been told for thousands of years.  Join us as we dive into the origins of Halloween and investigate legends that surround it!  (Epsiode 72)New Patreon Shout outs - Anna McTaggart, Melinda Heath, Leonardo Martinez Diaz, Dagmara Kolasa, Heejin Cho.  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

June 14th, 1969.  A young boy sets off on a camping trip with family in the Great Smoky Mountains.  On the second day, a group of kids, including the young boy, decided to play a prank on the adults by hiding in the woods next to the campground.  After less than five minutes, the group of kids returned but the boy was nowhere to be found.  In the following weeks, the largest search and rescue operation in NPS history (to this day) failed to find any clues as to what happened.  Join us this week as investigate the puzzling disappearance of Dennis Martin.  (Episode 71)New Patreon Shout outs - Ceci Butler, Spencer Hanson, Felisa Acevedo, Megan Lord, Nikki Diaz, Trista Shah, Kate Roadnight Brooks, Peter Fitzsimmons, Jeannine K Manny, Claire Summers, Alexa Willis, & Leigh DyerEpisode suggestion shoutout: Derrick Lawson  Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!  View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube  Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown  Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.  You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.