Mysterious Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.
Episodes
The Last Desperado: The Manhunt for Harry Tracy
In the summer of 1902, escaped convict Harry Tracy sparked one of the largest manhunts in Pacific Northwest history after breaking out of the Oregon State Penitentiary in a violent escape. Moving through Oregon and Washington, he hijacked boats, took hostages, and repeatedly slipped through law enforcement after a series of deadly gunfights. For weeks he stayed ahead of posses until he was finally
The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz Jr.
What happened to DeOrr Kunz Jr.?In July of 2015, a two-year-old boy vanished from Timber Creek Campground outside Leadore, Idaho and was never seen again.Search crews combed the Idaho wilderness for days. Helicopters circled overhead. Dogs searched the forest. Volunteers moved through creek beds, ravines, and abandoned mine shafts deep inside the mountains.But investigators found nothing.No footpr
The Long Road to Oregon: Reflection
For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re taking a step back.After following the trail through its stories, its people, and everything it carried with it, this episode is a reflection—on the series, the history, and what stayed with us after spending so much time on that road.It’s also a look back on two years of the show, how our storytelling has evolved, and what comes next.Thank y
The Long Road to Oregon: Where the trail ends
For the final episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we step back from the trail itself and look at what was left behind.Not just the miles traveled—but the lives changed along the way. The families who made it, the ones who didn’t, and the places that grew from a journey that was never as simple as it’s often remembered.This episode reflects on the road west—what it required, what it cost, and what
The Long Road to Oregon: The Denny party
The journey beyond the trail with the Denny Party—families who didn’t stop in Oregon, but continued north in search of something more.From a difficult landing at Alki Point to the first uncertain days of settlement across Elliott Bay, this episode explores what it meant to arrive… and realize the journey wasn’t over.This is the story of early Seattle—its beginnings, its challenges, and the people
Bonus: The Long Road to Oregon- The version we played
For this episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re looking at a version of the trail many of us remember a little differently.Before the research, before the real stories—for a lot of us, it started with The Oregon Trail. Decisions, supplies, river crossings… and the message we all remember.This episode looks at what the game got right, what it left out, and how that version compares to the realit
The Long Road to Oregon: The Donner Party
For this episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we follow one of the most infamous stories of the overland journey—the Donner Party.What began as a hopeful crossing turned into a fight for survival in the Sierra Nevada, where early snow, starvation, and impossible choices reshaped every life in the camp.This episode traces the full story—from the decision to take the Hastings Cutoff to the winter tha
The Long Road to Oregon: The Whitman Mission
For the next episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we follow the story of the Whitman Mission—a place many emigrants passed through at the end of the trail, and where rising tension, disease, and cultural misunderstanding came to a breaking point in 1847.This episode looks beyond a single version of the story, tracing what led to that moment and what followed—through firsthand accounts, historical c
The Long Road to Oregon: Sovereign Lands- The Native Peoples of the Oregon Trail
This episode of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re tracing the trail through the homelands of the sovereign nations who lived along its length—Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Shoshone, Nez Perce, Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Chinookan peoples, and many more.This episode honors their history, their endurance, and the world emigrants entered long before the trail had a name.Sovereign
The Long Road to Oregon: Women of the Oregon Trail- Hands that carried the West
For this of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re following the women who walked the trail long before it became history. The women who delivered children between river crossings, drove wagons when tragedy struck, held families together through sickness, storms, loss, and miles of dust. Their stories, woven through diaries and memories, shaped the trail just as deeply as any wagon wheel. Women of the Ore
The Long Road To Oregon: The Meek Cutoff
We’re launching a brand new Oregon Trail series—digging into the real stories behind the wagon ruts, the dangerous shortcuts, the lost parties, and the moments where hope and survival collided on the road west.Our first episode drops this week, starting with the Meek Cutoff, often called Oregon’s “other Donner Party.” A massive wagon train. A promised shortcut. A deadly desert passage. And a winte
The Long Road to Oregon: The blue death, Cholera on the Oregon Trail
For our next episode on The Long Road to Oregon, we’re digging into one of the harshest realities emigrants faced on the trail: cholera.The sudden sickness that moved through camps without warning, took lives in hours, and left miles of quiet graves along the roadside. This chapter follows the real stories, the medical truth, and the families who tried to outrun a disease they didn’t understand.A
The Long Road to Oregon: The great migration of 1843- The first super train
For Episode 1 of The Long Road to Oregon, we’re going back to 1843 to follow the first great wagon train west. This is the story of the families who gathered on the edge of Missouri, joined their wagons, and carved the earliest deep ruts toward Oregon. The beginning of the trail as we know it.Episode 1: The Great Migration of 1843 is out now everywhere you stream podcasts!#thelongroadtooregon #ore
The Long Road to Oregon: Introduction
We’re starting something new.As we reach two years of Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re taking a moment to look back—at where this show began, the stories we’ve told, and how much it’s grown.And from there, we’re stepping into something that’s been a long time coming.The Long Road to Oregon is a series rooted in a story that feels familiar to so many of us—but the deeper we went, the more we rea
Gold, Guns, and Gallows: Lawless Montana
In this episode, we ride deep into the gold-laden gulches of early Montana—where law was scarce, tempers were quick, and justice was often measured in rope. From the boomtown chaos of Bannack and Virginia City to the haunting hangings beneath Helena’s “Old Hangman’s Tree,” this story follows the rise of the Montana Vigilantes: citizens who took justice into their own hands amid robbery, murder, an
The Infamous Files: The Sodder Children
On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire tore through the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. By morning, five children were missing. No remains were ever found. The explanations didn’t match the evidence. And the questions left behind have lingered for nearly eighty years.This week, we’re diving into one of America’s most unsettling unsolved cases — the disappearance of the Sodder children, t
The Haunted Battlefield of Attu
This week we head to Attu Island, one of the most remote and forgotten battlefields of World War II. A place of brutal fighting, heavy loss, and the ghost stories that followed.Was it truly haunted… or does history itself linger in places like this?Listen now to: The Haunted Battlefield of Attu wherever you get your podcasts.#MysteriousPacificNorthwest #Podcast #TrueHistory #WWIIHistory #AlaskaHis
Robert Hansen: The Butcher Baker of Anchorage
Our newest episode takes you deep into Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue during the chaotic pipeline boom years — a place where women looked out for each other long before the city realized a serial predator was hunting in their streets.This is the story told through their experiences, their warnings, and the city they tried to survive in — pieced together through survivor accounts, historical records, an
Beyond the Ghoul of Grays Harbor: the Story of Billy Gohl
Set against the storm-lashed backdrop of early 1900s Aberdeen, Washington, this narrative traces the rise and ruin of William “Billy” Gohl, a sailor-turned-union leader once branded the “Ghoul of Grays Harbor.” Once feared as a mass murderer blamed for dozens of waterfront deaths, Gohl’s story is reexamined through a century of mythmaking, corruption, and labor strife. Drawing on modern research t
Bonus: Inside the Mysterious Pacific Northwest AMA
BONUS EPISODE !!We’re going Inside the Mysterious Pacific Northwest for a special AMA episode—sharing more about us, the podcast, and some behind-the-scenes moments From how we choose our stories to the moments that have genuinely unsettled us… nothing’s off limits So grab your coffee, settle in, and come hang out with us Listen now wherever you stream podcasts#MysteriousPacificNorthwest #Podcast
When the Future came to Seattle: The 1962 World's Fair
In 1962, Seattle built the future.The Century 21 World’s Fair brought more than 10 million visitors to the Pacific Northwest to see rockets, computers, monorails, and a strange bubble elevator called the Bubbleator.It also gave Seattle one of its most iconic landmarks — the Space Needle.In this episode, we explore the history of the fair, the strange attractions people have forgotten, and the mome
The House That Would Not Sleep: The Haunting of Hycroft Manor
Hycroft Manor, the grand Edwardian estate once home to war hero General Alexander McRae and his wife Blanche, has long been the jewel of Vancouver’s Shaughnessy district—and one of its most haunted. From glittering 1920s masquerade balls to its wartime years as a veterans’ hospital, the mansion absorbed the lives and losses of everyone who passed through its 30 rooms. Today, seven ghosts—including
The Infamous Files: The Weepy Voice Killer
“Please don’t talk… just listen.”Those were the words that echoed through Minnesota in the early ’80s — the voice of a killer hiding behind tears.This week, The Infamous Files pulls back the curtain on the Weepy Voice Killer and the women whose stories refuse to be forgotten.The Infamous Files: The Weepy Voice Killer is out now, everywhere you stream Podcasts!#truecrime #theinfamousfiles #weepyvoi
Deadly Jealousy: The Klassen Case
The Klassen case is a chilling exploration of domestic violence, legal controversy, and the enduring impact on families and communities. It raises critical questions about the intersection of law and morality, the controversial provocation defense, and the gap between judicial decisions and public expectations of justice. Beyond the courtroom, it highlights the power of survivor advocacy and the l
The Disappearance of Jacob Gray
Our new episode takes a look at the disappearance of Jacob Gray — a 22-year-old who left his bike and gear along Sol Duc Road in 2017 and set off a search that stretched across seasons, steep terrain, and the remote backcountry of Olympic National Park.We’re sharing what’s known, what searchers uncovered, and how his family and rescuers worked to bring him home.Stream wherever you listen to podcas
The long road West: What happened to Leah Roberts
In March 2000, Leah Roberts drove across the country hoping for a fresh start. Her trip made sense—until the moment it didn’t. Her Jeep was found in the Cascades. Leah was gone.In this week’s episode, we walk through her journey west and the mystery that’s remained unsolved for nearly 25 years.The road West: what happened to Leah Roberts is out now, everywhere you listen to Podcasts!#LeahRoberts #
Whispers Upstairs: Hauntings at Stanwood Saloon
The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon, one of the oldest buildings in town, has stood witness to over a century of history—lumbermen, loggers, travelers, and patrons have all passed through its doors. But beyond its rich past, the hotel has gained a reputation for the unexplained. Guests and staff have reported footsteps, whispers, and mysterious apparitions, including a flirtatious female spirit, a wat
The Infamous Files: Hinterkaifeck
In 1922, on a quiet farm hidden behind a Bavarian village, six people were murdered with a weapon from their own barn… and the killer didn’t leave.Footsteps in the attic. A missing key. A Munich newspaper no one subscribed to.And a family history darker than anyone wanted to admit.This one gets under your skin.Join us as we step inside the walls of Hinterkaifeck — the farm where a century-old secr
Bonus: The Potato War of 1937
In 1937, a cafeteria menu sparked one of the strangest food fights in American history.Idaho and Maine both claimed to grow the best potatoes — and when the U.S. House dining room served one state’s spuds over the other, pride, politics, and produce all went head-to-head.It’s petty. It’s proud. It’s perfectly Idaho. Bonus Episode: The Great Potato War — streaming now on Mysterious Pacific Northwe
Gone with the tides: The rise and fall of Pixieland
Once upon a time on the Oregon Coast, there was a place where steam trains chugged through the mist and log flumes splashed into a fairytale. Pixieland was meant to be Oregon’s Disneyland — a dream built on tidewater and hope. But when the rains came and the crowds faded, the pixies disappeared back into the fog. Listen to Gone with the tides: The rise and fall of Pixieland — a story of ambition,
Explosive Ambitions: The Meier & Frank Extortion
In April 1955, Portland’s iconic Meier & Frank department store became the scene of a shocking bombing and extortion plot. A blind chemist, Clarence William Peddicord, detonated a bomb in the store and demanded $50,000 to prevent a second explosion. His sister-in-law, Joyce Keller, was initially accused of aiding him but was ultimately acquitted. The daring scheme, intricate ransom instruction
Bonus: When Beavers Took Flight -Idaho’s 1948 Skydiving Experiment
In 1948, Idaho faced a beaver problem: too many furry engineers were wreaking havoc in lowland towns. Enter Elmo Heter and his genius (and slightly crazy) solution: parachute 76 beavers into the remote wilderness. With WWII parachutes, specially designed crates, and a very patient test beaver named Geronimo, the animals were airlifted to the Chamberlain Basin, where they thrived. This zany experim
Oregon's lost Family: The disappearance of the Martin Family in 1958
On a cold Sunday in 1958, the Martin family went for a drive into the Columbia River Gorge and vanished without a trace.No skid marks. No car. Just silence.Months later, two bodies surfaced. The rest of the family—and their station wagon—were gone.Now, 66 years later, a discovery beneath the river’s surface may finally bring answers.Oregon’s lost Family: The disappearance of The Martin family in 1
Echoes in the Graveyard: Hauntings of the Pacific Northwest
This Halloween, we’re walking where the dead don’t sleep.From the misty shores of British Columbia to the rain-soaked cemeteries of Oregon, we’re uncovering the stories buried beneath the moss — and the spirits who never quite left.Join us as we visit the haunted graveyards of the Pacific Northwest — where miners still wander, lanterns still flicker, and the past still breathes.New episode out now
The Infamous Files: Where the Devil Walked, Irelands Darkest Haunts
This Halloween Eve, we’re opening one of our darkest Infamous Files yet. Step inside the blood-stained stones of Leap Castle, sit at the table where the Devil revealed his cloven hoof at Loftus Hall, and climb the misty hill where the Hellfire Club once drank, laughed, and left behind something that still prowls in the dark.From banshee cries to the Black Cat of Killakee, Ireland’s haunted heart
Jack of the Lantern: From Irish Curse to Halloween Icon
Long before pumpkins lit American porches, eerie turnips glowed across Irish hillsides, carved to ward off spirits during Samhain and inspired by the legend of Stingy Jack, the trickster doomed to wander the Earth with a single ember from Hell. As Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, they found the pumpkin—larger, softer, and perfectly suited for carving—and the Jack-O’-Lantern was r
Bonus: Seattle's Soul, The History & Haunting of Pike Place Market
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is famous for flying fish, flowers, and neon lights — but when the crowds go home, another side of the Market comes alive. From the spirit of Princess Angeline, to restless children in the lower levels, to the chilling hauntings inside Kells Irish Pub — this historic landmark is filled with stories that refuse to fade.Our newest episode dives into the history and haunt
The Seattle Demon House
It started with a single cough echoing from an empty room.Then the Bibles burned, the crosses fell, and the walls began to whisper his name.In 2012, a quiet Bothell home became the center of one of the most disturbing hauntings in modern history — a case that would divide believers, skeptics, and investigators around the world.This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we step inside The Seattle D
Manresa Castle: Where History Refuses to Sleep
Step inside Manresa Castle in Port Townsend, Washington—a place where history and hauntings blur together. Built in 1892 by Charles Eisenbeis, the town’s first mayor, the castle has lived many lives: a grand family home, a Jesuit monastery, and now a hotel. Along the way, it has gathered stories of lingering spirits: a grieving woman said to have leapt from Room 306, a monk whose footsteps echo in
Bonus: The Littlest Landmarks in the Pacific Northwest
In this episode, we explore some of the Pacific Northwest’s smallest and most remarkable landmarks. From Portland’s Mill Ends Park—the world’s smallest park, famously home to a colony of leprechauns—to Washington’s Ranald MacDonald’s Grave State Park Heritage Site, a humble plot of land honoring the first English teacher in Japan, and Oregon’s Cape Meares Lighthouse, the shortest lighthouse on the
Whispers of Odell Pioneer Cemetary
Deep in the Willamette Valley, hidden among the firs, stands a forgotten chapel and a cemetery where Oregon’s earliest pioneers rest. The Odell Pioneer Cemetery holds stories of heartbreak, resilience… and one chilling legend that refuses to die.Was there really a murderous preacher named Ebenezer who set fire to his own children in the chapel’s hearth? Or is the truth even more haunting than the
The Infamous Files: Where is Bryce Laspisa?
NEW SERIES LAUNCH!!We’re opening the first case in our new monthly series, The Infamous Files — stories that linger, mysteries that refuse to be solved, and cases that continue to haunt.Our first file: the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa.In August 2013, 19-year-old Bryce set out to drive home to his parents in Southern California. What should have been a seven-hour trip turned into a twenty-hour o
Bonus: The Red Lights of Helena
Helena, Montana may call itself the Queen City of the Rockies… but behind the marble banks and gold-rush mansions, another empire was thriving. A world of cribs and parlor houses, velvet curtains, and infamous women like Chicago Joe, Crazy Belle, and Big Dorothy.For more than a century, Helena’s red-light district pulsed just a block away from respectability — fueled by miners, politicians, and se
The House at the Bus Stop
In early 2002, Oregon City was rocked by the disappearances of two young friends, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis. As fear gripped the community, investigators searched desperately for answers, never realizing that the key to the mystery stood right at the edge of the girls’ apartment complex. This is a story of betrayal, tragedy, and justice delayed but not denied.Episode Sources:https://unsolvedm
Starvation Heights: The Deadly Cure of Linda Hazzard
This week we dive into one of the Pacific Northwest’s darkest stories — the tale of Dr. Linda Hazzard, the so-called “Starvation Doctor.”From her rise as a self-styled healer to the horrors of Starvation Heights in Olalla, WA, we follow the patients who suffered under her deadly cure, the shocking death of Claire Williamson, the role of E.R. Butterworth’s mortuary, and the sensational trial that e
The Taylor Machete Murder: The Killing of Kirk Morin
On a quiet September night in 2015, 51-year-old Kirk Morin offered a ride to a young woman he’d never met. Hours later, his body was found in a ditch near the Alaska Highway, brutally struck more than 50 times with a machete. The killer, 24-year-old Lisa Miel, claimed she acted out of fear—but evidence revealed a far darker story of paranoia, preparation, and relentless violence. In this episode,
Skull in the Basement: The Mountlake Terrace Mystery
In January 2025, a contractor renovating a Mountlake Terrace home discovered a human skull hidden in a basement bucket. No other remains. No identification. Just one of Snohomish County’s newest mysteries.In this episode, we take you through the investigation — the forensic reconstruction, the search for her identity, and the missing women who have been compared and ruled out, including Sharon “Sh
Murder in the Master Bedroom: The Death of Gladys Wakabayashi
In 1992, Gladys Wakabayashi — daughter of a Taiwanese billionaire — was found brutally murdered in her Vancouver home. The case went cold for 15 years… until a controversial RCMP “Mr. Big” sting led to a jaw-dropping confession from her friend, 69-year-old Jean Ann James. But was it real — or coerced?Jealousy, betrayal, and a confession caught on tape… but with no forensic evidence, this case test
What fell from the Sky: The Oakville Mystery
Something strange fell from the sky over Oakville, Washington in 1994—not rain, but a warm, gelatinous substance that made people and animals violently ill. It happened six times. The blobs were tested, found to contain living cells… and then quietly disappeared from official records. No answers. No explanations. Just silence.What really fell from the sky?#MysteriousPacificNorthwest #OakvilleBlobs
Murder by Milkshake: Vancouver’s Deadly Secret
In 1965 Vancouver, radio promoter Rene Castellani slowly poisoned his wife Esther with arsenic-laced milkshakes to be with his young mistress. A determined doctor’s intuition and pioneering forensic science uncovered the truth, revealing a chilling story of betrayal, deception, and a slow, silent killer. This episode unravels the case that shook a city and changed forensic investigations forever.E
Unsolved for Decades: The Great Falls double Murder
In 1956, two teenagers vanished after a quiet night in Great Falls, Montana. What followed was a haunting double murder that would remain unsolved for more than six decades. This week, we dig into the investigation, the silence that followed, and the forensic breakthrough that finally gave Lloyd Bogle and Patricia Kalitzke their names back.#TrueCrimePodcast #GreatFalls #ColdCase #DoubleMurder #For
The Quiet House in James Bay
A quiet home in Victoria’s James Bay neighborhood holds a secret that was buried for decades—until a stranger arrived with questions. What she uncovered tied together war, memory, and a forgotten act of violence. Sometimes the past doesn’t stay silent forever—it just waits for someone to knock.Episode Sources:https://evelazarus.com/murder-in-james-bay-2/https://essondale.blogspot.com/2014/12/czesl
The Mount Rainier Incident: Birth of the Flying Saucer
Before Roswell, there was Mount Rainier…On a clear June day in 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold spotted 9 strange objects zipping across the sky at impossible speeds—and the world’s obsession with flying saucers began. Was it secret tech? Mass hysteria? Or something not of this Earth?This is the story that launched the UFO era.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Arnold_UFO_sightinghttps://www
Cards, Cans, and Corruption: The Wild Days of Bob’s Chile Parlor
In mid-century Seattle, Bob’s Chile Parlor served up more than spicy stew—it dished out illegal poker, crooked dice games, and a steady stream of payoffs to the cops. Behind the bland storefront was a raucous underworld clubhouse packed with gamblers, bartenders-turned-showmen, and the occasional future governor sipping beer before prom. Join us as we unravel the unbelievable, true story of the ba
Creepy PNW Camping Stories Part 5
This week, we’re unzipping the tent and diving into the darkest corners of the woods—where Reddit campers share the terrifying moments that made them pack up early. From whispering voices outside the tent flap to shadowy figures watching from the treeline, these are the stories that turn cozy nights by the fire into sleepless ones.So grab your flashlight, check your zippers twice, and settle in—be
Vanished in the Valley of Moss & Mist: The disappearances in the Olympic National Park Part 1 Gilbert Gilman
In June 2006, former UN official and military intelligence specialist Gilbert Gilman vanished without a trace from the Staircase trailhead in Olympic National Park. He left behind a locked car, packed suitcase, and no signs of struggle—just a trail of questions buried in the moss and mist.Years later, whispers of a connection to serial killer Israel Keyes added a chilling twist. Could one of Ameri
Twin Beacons of the Oregon Coast: An Epic Tale
In this episode, we explore the entwined histories of Oregon’s Yaquina Head and Yaquina Bay Lighthouses—two coastal beacons separated by three miles but united by mystery, legacy, and light. Through ghost stories, shipwreck legends, and the passionate efforts of lighthouse keepers and preservationists, their distinct personalities come alive: one towering and majestic, the other humble and haunted
Yes, No, Goodbye: The History of the Ouija Board and a Listeners lingering Spirit
It started with a question. It ended with something that wouldn’t leave.This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re diving into the origins of the Ouija board—and the real horrors that come with it. Listener Jo shares her story of what came through… and how it never really went away. Add in a few of the most unsettling Reddit encounters we could find, and consider this your final warning:Neve
Robberies Remembered: Stories from Washington’s Past
In this episode, we take a look back at three notable robberies that took place in Washington state during the early-to-mid 20th century. The crimes that left lasting impressions on their communities, these stories reflect a time when small-town life was shaken by unexpected violence.Through newspaper clippings, court records, and local recollections, we revisit how each case unfolded, the investi
The Yard Birds Killings: A Cold Case Unearthed
An elderly couple disappears just days before Christmas. Their car turns up in a mall parking lot—bloodstained and empty. What followed was one of the most haunting cold cases in Washington State history.This is the story of Ed and Minnie Maurin.Sources:https://www.chronline.com/stories/1985-maurin-murders-solving-the-puzzle,90639https://www.chronline.com/stories/justice-at-last-rick-riffe-found-g
The McDonald Legacy: From Wealth to Scandal
The McDonald family, once wealthy and influential in Spokane, Washington, was rocked by the brutal murder of real estate mogul William H. McNutt in 1919. The McDonald siblings—Marie, Fay, Ted, and Will—were involved in the crime, with Will ultimately striking McNutt in a fit of rage and the others helping cover it up. The case was cracked after a mysterious tip led authorities to McNutt’s body, an
Creepy PNW Camping Stories Part 4
This week, we’re unzipping the tent and diving into the darkest corners of the woods—where Reddit campers share the terrifying moments that made them pack up early. From whispering voices outside the tent flap to shadowy figures watching from the treeline, these are the stories that turn cozy nights by the fire into sleepless ones.So grab your flashlight, check your zippers twice, and settle in—be
Creepy PNW Camping Stories Part 3
This week, we’re unzipping the tent and diving into the darkest corners of the woods—where Reddit campers share the terrifying moments that made them pack up early. From whispering voices outside the tent flap to shadowy figures watching from the tree line, these are the stories that turn cozy nights by the fire into sleepless ones.So grab your flashlight, check your zippers twice, and settle in—b
Creatures of the PNW; Montana Edition
In this wild episode, we dive into the legends of the Pukwudgie—a cranky little forest goblin with a grudge and a dart gun, basically your ex if they lived in the woods. Then it’s off to meet the Shunka Warak’in, a terrifying wolf-beast with the energy of a cryptid who’s late for their Tinder date. And just when you think it can’t get weirder, a giant monster grasshopper hops in, ready to ruin cro
The Man who hated the World: The Story of Carl Panzram Part 2
For our one-year anniversary episode, we’re diving into one of the darkest stories we’ve ever told.Carl Panzram wasn’t folklore—he was a violent, deeply damaged man whose crimes stretched across the country. During his time in the Pacific Northwest, he served a prison sentence, incited a riot, attempted an escape, and carried with him a rage that only grew more dangerous. His time here is a shadow
Haunted by our Outtakes... 1 year of Mysterious PNW Bloopers!
We’ve faced haunted legends, creepy cryptids, and eerie encounters—but nothing compares to the chaos behind the mic.To celebrate one year of Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we’re sharing our favorite behind-the-scenes moments: the stumbles, the snorts, the dramatic mispronunciations, and everything that didn’t quite make the final cut. It’s haunted hijinks… unfiltered.
The Man who hated the World: The Story of Carl Panzram Part 1
For our one-year anniversary episode, we’re diving into one of the darkest stories we’ve ever told.Carl Panzram wasn’t folklore—he was a violent, deeply damaged man whose crimes stretched across the country. During his time in the Pacific Northwest, he served a prison sentence, incited a riot, attempted an escape, and carried with him a rage that only grew more dangerous. His time here is a shadow
One Year of Mysterious Pacific Northwest: Hauntings, History, and Mystery
From eerie hauntings to chilling true crime and fascinating history, this past year has been an incredible journey—and we couldn’t have done it without you! Join us as we look back on our favorite moments, biggest surprises, and what’s next for the podcast.Listen now and celebrate with us! #MysteriousPacificNorthwest #PodcastAnniversary #OneYearOfMystery
Adrift: The mystery of the Salish Sea Feet
Over 20 severed human feet have washed ashore along the Salish Sea since 2007—each one still inside a sneaker. For years, theories swirled: serial killer, plane crash, organized crime. But the truth is stranger, and far more tragic.In this episode of Mysterious Pacific Northwest, Jen and Sarah dive deep into the full list of Salish Sea Feet discoveries, the science of how a body decomposes in cold
A Death at Green Lake: The Tragic Murder of Sylvia Gaines
In 1926, 22-year-old Sylvia Gaines was found murdered near Seattle’s Green Lake, with signs suggesting her death was the result of an intimate and violent encounter. Her father, Bob Gaines, became the prime suspect, with evidence pointing to his involvement, including a damning confession to a friend and physical evidence found on his clothing. At trial, the prosecution argued that Bob killed Sylv
The Rodstein Family Murders
In 1986, a family of four checked into a motel in Billings, Montana, on their way to a new life. Within two days, only one would make it out alive. This week on Mysterious Pacific Northwest, we examine the Rodstein family murders—and the man who held them captive behind a motel room door.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Thomas_Dawsonhttps://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/dawson10
Lost in the fog: The story of the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Join us as we embark on a journey along the rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest, exploring the history, stories, and mysteries of its iconic lighthouses. From the towering beacons guiding ships through treacherous waters to the fascinating lives of the keepers who maintained them, this series will uncover the significance of these coastal landmarks. We’ll delve into their architectural marve
Tides, Tracks, and Trails: The Forgotten journey from Illwaco to Oysterville
Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of Ilwaco, Oysterville, and the winding path that once connected them. From the daring stagecoach drivers who raced the tides to the quirky Clamshell Railroad that defied schedules (and sometimes stopped for berry-picking), this is a story of grit, resilience, and life on the edge of the Pacific.Sources:https://www.evergreencoastwa.com/the-clamshell-ra
Revisiting the legend of The Bandage Man of Cannon Beach
The scenic stretch of hwy 101 in Cannon Beach, Oregon provides stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the iconic Haystack Rock. But lurking in the darkness is the terrifying Bandage Man. Is this story just an urban legend meant to scare teenagers and tourists or is there truth behind the lore of the mummy wrapped bloody man. Sources:https://www.discoverourcoast.com/coast-weekend/coastal-life/ha
Terrible Tilly: The Lighthouse of legends and lost souls
Perched on a lonely rock off the Oregon coast, the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has seen tragedy, shipwrecks, and storm-driven isolation. Known as Terrible Tilly, this infamous beacon has earned its haunted reputation — from the doomed wreck of the Lupatia to the chilling stories of restless spirits still lingering within its crumbling walls.Why do some say Tilly’s light still flickers in the dark? A
Secrets of Smugglers Cove: Tales from the Graveyard of the Pacific
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Off the misty shores of Tokeland, Washington, a lone lantern flickers in the darkness. Locals whisper of a spectral figure—a fisherman lost to the sea, forever roaming the rocky coast. Is he a warning, a guardian, or something more sinister? Dive into the eerie legend of the Lantern Man of Tokeland in our latest episode! #GhostStories #PacificNorthwest #HauntedLegendsSources:https://paranormal-str
Guardians of the tides: The enduring legacy of the Chinook Tribe
Discover the powerful story of the Chinook people, the original stewards of the Columbia River’s mouth and the treacherous coastline known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. From their mastery of trade and navigation to their enduring cultural traditions, the Chinook have faced centuries of challenges — yet their resilience continues to shape the Pacific Northwest.Sources:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/
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