Episodes 176
Avg. Duration 1h
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Apple Rating 4.4 (865)
Since Dec 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets.

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Derek Joseph Lueking - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

May 18, 2026 57m Transcript

March 17th, 2012: a 24-year-old leaves a hotel in Cherokee, North Carolina, before dawn and drives into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hours later, his Ford Escape is found with his wallet,…

Alvie Webb - San Juan National Forest - Colorado

May 04, 2026 59m Transcript

October 19th, 2019: an elderly lifelong hunter is dropped off along Divide Road in Colorado’s San Juan National Forest for a short morning elk hunt. He’s told to follow a familiar trail down to a…

Ryan Shtuka - Sun Peaks - B.C. Canada

Apr 20, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

February 17th, 2018: after a night out at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, a 20-year-old leaves a house party for the short walk back to staff housing and is never seen again. A winter storm…

Special Release: Fan Voicemail reactions - Part 11

Mar 23, 2026 47m Transcript

Hey friends! We’re taking this week off while we make a few upgrades to the studio. In the meantime, enjoy our latest subscriber only episode, where we listen to and react to the newest voicemails…

Melvin Nadel - Santa Fe National Forest - New Mexico

Mar 08, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

September 6th, 2009: a 61-year-old fitness instructor, black belt, and seasoned bow hunter leaves his campsite near Elk Mountain in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest. He tells his two companions…

Ron Dailey - Sierra National Forest - California

Feb 22, 2026 58m Transcript

October 13th, 2025: a 65-year-old seasoned hunter leaves his Selma, California home for a routine day of deer hunting in the Sierra National Forest, a wilderness he's navigated for over fifty years.…

Johnny Waterman - Denali National Park & Preserve - Alaska

Feb 08, 2026 55m Transcript

April 1st, 1981: a 28-year-old elite solo climber leaves a remote shelter deep in Alaska’s Ruth Glacier, pulling a sled and heading alone toward Denali’s imposing east side. Experienced, deliberate,…

Death Valley National Park Cold Cases

Jan 25, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

May 2019 to May 2022: three men travel alone into the vast desert backcountry of Death Valley National Park; one to cache water in a remote canyon, another to check on a vehicle at an isolated hot…

Paul Victor Tomasso - Tonto National Forest - Arizona

Jan 09, 2026 45m Transcript

February 13th, 2014: a 56-year-old experienced outdoorsman drives deep into Arizona’s Tonto National Forest for a planned multi-day solo hike. After parking along a quiet highway near the community…

Life Beyond the Map: Interview w/ Modern Explorer, Tay Wanders

Dec 27, 2025 58m Transcript

Today we’re sitting down with Tay, a Southern girl turned road-warrior and modern explorer who approaches adventure with confidence, intention, and a grounded perspective.A single mom and storyteller…

Laura Macke - Olympic National Park - Washington

Dec 12, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

October 30th, 2022: a 35-year-old counselor sets out alone into the storm-soaked rainforests of Olympic National Park. As an experienced hiker with survival training, she planned a multi-day trek…

Bryan Skilinski - Great Sand Dunes National Park - Colorado

Nov 28, 2025 52m Transcript

February 11th, 2017, a 40-year-old man from New York, deep in a mid-life crisis, vanishes into a brutal winter storm at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Miraculously he is rescued after five freezing…

Robert Fitzgerald - George Washington National Forest - Virginia

Nov 14, 2025 53m Transcript

November 12th, 2012, a seasoned hiker and devoted runner fails to show up for work after a solo trip to Virginia’s Confederate Breastworks Trail. His car is discovered days later, packed with food…

Lost in the Shadow of the Rockies – The 40-Year Mystery - Part 2

Oct 31, 2025 29m Transcript

Last week, we introduced you to Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer and Annette Schnee, two women who vanished the same night while hitchhiking from Breckenridge, Colorado. As a brutal winter storm swept across…

From the Vault - Gwen Hasselquist - INTV w/ Gwen's stepsister, Dora - Part 4

Oct 27, 2025 2h 1m Transcript

With all the buzz surrounding the Gwen Hasselquist case and the upcoming Crime Junkie episode (releasing October 27, 2025), we thought it was the perfect time to re-release our original four-part…

From the Vault - Gwen Hasselquist - INTV w/ Dawn, Her Friend of 30 Years - Part 3

Oct 27, 2025 1h 12m Transcript

With all the buzz surrounding the Gwen Hasselquist case and the upcoming Crime Junkie episode (releasing October 27, 2025), we thought it was the perfect time to re-release our original four-part…

From the Vault - Gwen Hasselquist - The Police Report - Part 2

Oct 26, 2025 1h 43m Transcript

With all the buzz surrounding the Gwen Hasselquist case and the upcoming Crime Junkie episode (releasing October 27, 2025), we thought it was the perfect time to re-release our original four-part…

From the Vault - Gwen Hasselquist - The Original Investigation - Part 1

Oct 26, 2025 1h 28m Transcript

With all the buzz surrounding the Gwen Hasselquist case and the upcoming Crime Junkie episode (releasing October 27, 2025), we thought it was the perfect time to re-release our original four-part…

Lost in the Shadow of the Rockies – The 40-Year Mystery - Part 1

Oct 24, 2025 48m Transcript

In January 1982, two women vanished just hours apart while hitchhiking from Breckenridge, Colorado, during one of the worst winter storms the Rockies had seen in decades. As temperatures plunged…

Flight, Fury, and Feathers: Talking Raptors with Jenna Kopp

Oct 10, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

This week we take flight into the world of raptors, nature’s most skilled aerial predators. From hawks and eagles to owls and falcons, these incredible birds shape ecosystems and inspire conservation…

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