Trail Tales 81
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 336
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Summary
Listeners share five gripping "Trail Tales," starting with a paranormal experience at Colorado's Third Bridge, tied to indigenous history and local tragedies. Another story details a challenging 13th birthday backpacking trip fraught with unexpected calamities. Two stories from the Navajo Nation involve surprising encounters with tarantulas and a "river" of snakes. A harrowing account follows, where a solo female hiker navigates a remote trail with a former friend exhibiting disturbing behavior. Finally, a mother recounts her chilling near-miss with a suspected serial killer on Virginia's Colonial Parkway, emphasizing the importance of intuition and safety.Episode description
Today’s stories include rites of passage, veiled threats, small town legends, and mysterious melodies. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!
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