“From Kings Canyon to the Blue Ridge Parkway, these mysteries are often eerie, fascinating, and downright absurd. Mike spent years conducting boots-on-the-ground research, which I learned about first-hand over coffee in Utah when he was tracking Josie Basset.” – Ashley Peel, former longtime Editor of Duct Tape Diaries“If wonder is the currency of the national parks, Bezemek invites you to double down on the inexplicable. This lively story collection–like the parks themselves–inspires repeat visits and deeper discoveries every time.” – Dave Shively, Sr. Editor at Outside and author of The Pacific Alone“Mike Bezemek digs deep to unearth the histories and mysteries that have shaped our country’s national parks. These truly engrossing tales offer even more inspiration to visit these breathtaking landscapes.” – Jedd Ferris, Editor-in-Chief of Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine“A coast-to-coast and rip-roaring ride through the dark, mysterious, and oddball side of America’s national parks. A must-read for National Park System lovers!” – Jeremy Puglisi, coauthor of the bestselling Where Should We Camp Next? series