Locations Unknown

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Locations Unknown episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Locations Unknown for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Locations Unknown episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Sandra Johnsen Hughes - Sierra National Forest - California

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11/30/22 • 75 min

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)
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New Patreon Supporters: Elyse Rucker, J.V. Williams, Amanda Swanson, Michelle Dove, & Jessie Masquelier.
Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Christine Hamre
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Larry Conn - Kings Canyon National Park - California

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04/19/25 • 53 min

In October 2012, an experienced hiker vanished amid an early-season snowstorm near California's remote Taboose Pass. Despite extensive search efforts hindered by brutal terrain, freezing temperatures, and blinding whiteouts, rescuers found no trace. Months later, melting snow exposed startling clues, raising even deeper questions about what truly occurred near the alpine summit. With clear evidence of frantic emergency calls and an abandoned tent, the mystery deepens: Was it hypothermia, altitude sickness, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore the disappearance of Larry Conn in Kings Canyon National Park.
Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Guests on the stream include the hosts of National Park After Dark, Extreme Filmmaker and Director of Photography on Discovery Channel's Expedition Unknown Evan B Stone, and the hosts from Crime Off the Grid and Off the Trails. Stay tuned for more details!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
Crime Off The Grid
Off The Trails
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
The Weirdos We Know
Who Runs This Park
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert
Cover image credit: Stardustsense
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Keith Reinhard - Arapaho National Forest - Colorado

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06/28/21 • 53 min

In the summer of 1988, Keith Reinhard, a Chicago sports reporter and an aspiring novelist moved to Silver Plume Colorado, a small mountain town in the Colorado Rockies. He opened a small antique store and hoped the slower pace of life would help with his novel. Soon after moving in, Keith learned of the strange disappearance of Tom Young, who had previously leased Keith's shop and went missing almost exactly a year earlier. Keith took interest in the disappearance of Tom and decided his book would be based on him. On August 7th, 1988, Keith set out to summit nearby Pendleton Mountain to help with writers block. Keith didn't return from his hike and was never seen again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Keith Reinhard. (Episode 43)
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New Patreon Shoutout: Ashley Payne, Lauren Downing, David Bosquet, Aaron Boggs, Kelly Clayton, Ashley Blessing, Callie Mobley, Alex Steller, Jessica Knight, Rodney Kelley, Jake Freeman, Mason Wellbrock, Glenn Spaulding, Michelle Camisa.
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Lost in Yosemite - The Disappearance of Joel Thomazin

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03/14/25 • 65 min

In September 2021, an experienced outdoorsman, vanished mysteriously during a solo hike in Yosemite's rugged Hetch Hetchy wilderness. Last seen above O’Shaughnessy Dam, he intended to fish at remote Lake Eleanor. Despite massive searches, no trace was ever found—not even his bright red kayak. Did he fall victim to hidden waters, dense wilderness, or something else entirely? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joel Thomazin.
Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
Crime Off The Grid
Off The Trails
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
The Weirdos We Know
Who Runs This Park
New Patreon Shoutouts: Lauren Johnson & Phillip Van Doren
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 early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, 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)
All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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Lost in the Grand Canyon: The Mystery of Glen & Bessie Hyde

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01/25/25 • 56 min

A young, adventurous couple embarks on a bold mission in 1928: to conquer the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon and claim two record-breaking feats. The newlyweds pilot a handmade wooden scow down the rushing waters, navigating rugged rapids and unpredictable weather. As their journey stretches on, they mysteriously disappear, leaving behind a boat filled with supplies and a puzzle that has haunted explorers, historians, and investigators ever since. Did they succumb to the canyon’s treacherous waters, or was there something more sinister at play? Clues and rumors have surfaced over decades, but the truth remains elusive. Join us this week as we explore the disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde.
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
Off The Trails
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
The Weirdos We Know
Who Runs This Park
New Patreon Shoutouts: Rachel Blake & AE’s Alsman
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 early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, 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)
All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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Matthew Greene - Ansel Adams Wilderness Area - California

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08/19/21 • 69 min

In July 2013, experienced hiker and mountain climber Matthew Greene, was climbing with some friends in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California when he experienced some car trouble requiring a few days of work. While Matt camped in Mammoth Lakes waiting on his car, his friends headed back home. After a brief call to his mother one morning before a day of climbing, Matt was never heard from again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Matthew Greene in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California. (Episode 46)
New Patreon supporter shoutouts: Zach Trott, Margaret Granath, Colleen Fish, Olivia H, Jennifer Rawlinson, Christine Musal, Cheyenne Chlopek, Anna Henriksson, Grace Marie Patalinghug.
Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $1 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to 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 upcoming Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
Episode Shout out - Julie Garrett
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Oregon National Forest Cold Cases

Locations Unknown

05/26/23 • 64 min

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park & Forest system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy these areas every year. Join us this week for an installment of, “National Forest Cold Cases” as we explore Oregon National Forests. Cases covered in this episode: Robert Bobo, Derrick Engebretson, & Ronald Allen Ohm. (Episode 84)
New Patron Shoutouts - Kristina Cole
We would like to thank our friends over at Strange Outdoors for helping research today's cases. You can visit them at 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 (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)
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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
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Todd Hofflander - Hells Canyon Wilderness - Idaho

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03/20/21 • 58 min

September 24th 2010, 39 year old Todd Hofflander joined some friends on a multi day hunting trip in the remote Idaho wilderness area called Hells Canyon. As an experienced hiker, Todd was well equipped to spend multiple days in the backcountry and had been on trips like this before. On the 4th day of the trip, Todd experienced knee pain and decided to split from the group. This would be the last time anyone would see Todd until his remains were discovered a decade later. Join us this week as we discuss the disappearance of Todd Hofflander.
(We experienced some slight audio issues with Mike's feed on this episode. We'll have it fixed next ep)
Joe recently represented the podcast on the History Channel's The Unxplained with William Shatner. View our spot here: https://youtu.be/CdR80jn4Cls
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New Patreon shout out: Jacob Wiese, Amber Bridges, Drew Nedley, & Nicole Victor.
Shout out to Strange Outdoors for helping us on the research of this episode.
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Erika Lloyd - Joshua Tree National Park

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12/05/20 • 52 min

On June 14th 2020, Erika Llyod set off on a pandemic road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where she planned to camp. After she failed to check in with family for several days, she was declared missing on June 17th. Adding to the mystery, her vandalized car was found a day earlier by law enforcement on a highway near the park. Over the next several months, friends, family, and law enforcement continued searching for Erika with no luck. Strangely, during this search a shocking discovery was made relating to another missing persons case in the area. What happened to Erika and her car? Are the two cases related to each other? Join us this week as we try to piece together what happened to Erika Lloyd.
As this is an ongoing case - if we got anything wrong or learn of new information we'll be sure to update everyone in a future episode. The family of Erika urge anyone with information on this case or her whereabouts to call the We Tip Line at 1-800-782-7463. You can also stay up to date on the search efforts by visiting the Bring Erika Home Facebook Page.
Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $1 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to special Current Event episodes exclusive to Patreon. Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
Thank you to our new Patron's this episode: Jamie Chapple, Erin Fitzpatrick, Mufuliu Okunade, Hope Rassier, Brandie Sanchez, Nena Serafum, & Anna Pesnell
Special thank you to listener Megan Gross for sending us this case idea!
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Paula Jean Welden - Green Mountain National Forest - Vermont

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07/21/23 • 65 min

December 1st, 1946, a young college student in Vermont set out on a hike in the Green Mountain National Forest. After hitchhiking from her college to the Long Trail trailhead, she conversed with several hikers about the length of the trail. This would be the last time anyone would hear from her. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Paule Jean Welden. (Episode 87)
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New Patron Shoutouts - Kayla Bibber.
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 37 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!
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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
Credits:
Host: Michael Van de Bogert
Host: Joe Erato
Research: Kim Reese
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How many episodes does Locations Unknown have?

Locations Unknown currently has 142 episodes available.

What topics does Locations Unknown cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Locations Unknown?

The episode title 'Sandra Johnsen Hughes - Sierra National Forest - California' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Locations Unknown?

The average episode length on Locations Unknown is 62 minutes.

How often are episodes of Locations Unknown released?

Episodes of Locations Unknown are typically released every 14 days, 9 hours.

When was the first episode of Locations Unknown?

The first episode of Locations Unknown was released on Dec 1, 2018.

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