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Reserve Element PodcastFaith, Service & Purpose with Sean CooperIn this inspiring episode, Joe Gelinas sits down with Sean Cooper, a former Marine who followed a powerful calling and became a Navy chaplain.Together, they dive deep into conversations about motivation, faith, and what it truly means to serve the veteran community—both in and out of uniform.Sean shares his journey from the battlefield to the pulpit, offering insight into how spirituality and service intersect, and how he's continued to support his brothers and sisters-in-arms through some of their darkest moments.It's a talk full of perspective, purpose, and a reminder that the mission do...2025-04-121h 00Reserve Element PodcastFrom the Sandbox to the Kitchen with Chef AdamIn this episode, Joe Gelinas reconnects with Adam, a fellow Marine he served alongside during their 2004–2005 deployment to Iraq.From the wild shenanigans and unforgettable trouble they got into overseas, to the challenges of life after the uniform, this conversation is full of laughter, honesty, and heart. After the Marine Corps, Adam went on to earn a master’s degree in culinary arts and has since become a locally renowned chef, carving out a new mission in the kitchen.The two reflect on their parallel paths, the highs and lows of transition, and the heavy reality of losing frie...2025-04-121h 01Reserve Element PodcastRemembering Our Brothers with Bob LewisIn this powerful episode, Joe Gelinas sits down with fellow Marine Corps veteran Bob Lewis to reflect on their time in the service, including their deployments to Iraq and the lifelong bonds forged in uniform. But this conversation goes deeper.Joe and Bob open up about the harsh reality of veteran suicide, sharing personal stories and honoring the memory of two Marines they both had the privilege of serving alongside.It’s a raw, emotional, and necessary dialogue about loss, resilience, and the importance of staying connected.This episode is a tribute to those we've lost an...2025-04-101h 00Reserve Element PodcastEpisode 2: UFO's and Chinese balloonsHost Joe Gelinas brings on his longtime friend and Army veteran Chevy to kick things off with a bang. In this episode, the two dive headfirst into the world of UFOs, UAPs, Chinese spy balloons, and some of their favorite conspiracy theories—military-style.It’s a lively, off-the-cuff conversation between two veterans who’ve seen a lot, questioned even more, and aren’t afraid to explore the strange, unexplained, and just plain weird.Whether you’re into classified sightings or skeptical takes, this one’s got laughs, stories, and just enough tinfoil to keep things interesting.Buckle up—this is R...2025-04-0732 minReserve Element PodcastEpisode 1: The BeginningWelcome to the very first episode of the Reserve Element Podcast. Recorded on the fly during a yearly ski trip, host Joe Gelinas—a U.S. Marine Corps veteran—sits down with three fellow Marines to kick things off the only way they know how: real, raw, and unfiltered.This episode captures the spirit of the podcast—brotherhood, reflection, and resilience—as these veterans share stories from their time in the service, life after the military, and the bonds that have kept them close through the years.Please excuse the sound quality—this one’s a little rough around...2025-04-0729 min
Tales Trails and TavernsHorror Movie Monday - Long Legs (2024) ReviewOn this episode of Horror Movie Monday by Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob dive into the chilling 2024 film Long Legs. With its eerie atmosphere, unsettling visuals, and dark storyline, this movie had plenty to dissect—but did it live up to the hype? Joe and Rob break down what worked, what didn’t, and their differing takes on the film’s scares, story, and execution. Was Long Legs a new horror classic or just another forgettable thriller? Tune in to hear our thoughts and join the discussion!2025-03-0323 minTales Trails and TavernsPilferShire Abandoned Town TrailOn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe takes Rob on a journey through the eerie mystery of the Pilfershire Abandoned Town Trail. With almost no written records and a town that seemingly vanished, Pilfershire’s history is shrouded in questions—why was it abandoned? What secrets linger in its ruins? Joe recounts the chilling ghost stories tied to the lost settlement, the strange energy along the trail, and what it’s like to walk through a place where time has seemingly stopped. Lace up your boots and join us as we explore the forgotten past of Pilfershire!P...2025-02-2840 minTales Trails and TavernsHorror movie Monday - Last House on the Left (2009) ReviewWelcome to a brand-new series on Tales, Trails, and Taverns, where Rob and Joe dive into the world of horror movies—reviewing films they pick or ones requested by listeners! In this first episode, they take on the brutal 2009 remake of Last House on the Left. They break down the film’s raw intensity, unsettling themes, and whether it holds up as a worthy reimagining of Wes Craven’s 1972 classic. Expect deep dives into the story, performances, and the sheer terror factor—plus their own thoughts on what makes a truly disturbing horror film. Tune in… if you dare!2025-02-2420 min
Tales Trails and TavernsWrentham State SchoolIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Rob takes us deep into the haunting past of the Wrentham State School, an abandoned institution with a dark history. We uncover the chilling stories of neglect, abuse, and the disturbing radiological experiments conducted on children within its walls. As we explore the decaying remains of this long-shuttered facility, we discuss the eerie atmosphere, firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters, and the unsettling legacy left behind. Tune in as we shed light on one of Massachusetts’ most infamous institutions and the ghosts—both literal and figurative—that still linger.2025-02-211h 10Tales Trails and TavernsFurnaces of the Past: From Endor’s Iron to Connecticut’s CliffsIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe delves into the history of the Endor Iron Furnace in Sanford, NC—an eerie relic of the Civil War era, now standing as a crumbling monument to the past. From its industrial rise to its ghostly legends, we uncover what remains of this fascinating site.Then, we journey north to Old Furnace State Park in Connecticut, where rugged trails lead to breathtaking cliffside views over Ross Pond and the rolling New England landscape. History, legends, and first-hand trail experiences—this episode has it all! Lace up your boots and join...2025-02-1453 minTales Trails and TavernsBoston commons, a mix of History and TragedyIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Rob takes us on a journey through the heart of Boston—The Boston Common. As the oldest public park in the U.S., the Common has seen centuries of history, from Puritan punishments and colonial protests to revolutionary rallies and tragic executions. But beneath its bustling paths and scenic greenery lies a darker side, filled with ghost stories and eerie legends.Rob recounts his recent visit, exploring the haunted history of the park, uncovering tales of restless spirits, hidden graves, and spectral sightings that still linger among the trees. Plus, hear ab...2025-02-071h 01Tales Trails and TavernsMilitary Ghost storiesIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob explore the haunted history of military bases, sharing chilling ghost stories told by service members who’ve experienced the unexplained while on duty. From eerie encounters in barracks to strange figures seen on night patrols, these firsthand accounts will leave you questioning what really lingers behind secured gates.We also dive into the legend of the pure white deer of the Seneca Army Depot. Once a top-secret military facility with rumored ties to nuclear weapons storage and even the Manhattan Project, the depot holds a history as mysterious as...2025-01-311h 04Tales Trails and TavernsUFO, UAP, Drones, Aliens and military, friend or foeIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob take you on a journey through the mysterious skies. From the strange lights of colonial Boston recorded in Governor John Winthrop’s diary to the Foo Fighters that left WWII pilots baffled, and all the way to Project Blue Book’s classified investigations, we’re exploring UFOs and the military. Along the way, Rob and Joe share eerie first-hand accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena near Air Force bases and discuss the fascinating—and sometimes chilling—connections between UFO sightings and military history. Tune in for a blend of history, mystery, a...2025-01-241h 06Tales Trails and TavernsRoswellContinuing our military-themed month, Rob and Joe take a deep dive into one of the most iconic mysteries in modern history: the Roswell Incident of 1947.Join us as we explore the chain of events reported by the local media, the alleged military coverup, and the context of post-WWII America—a time rife with espionage, experimental technology, and growing Cold War tensions.From eyewitness accounts to conspiracy theories, and even connections to the burgeoning UFO craze, we’ll unpack the many layers of this enduring enigma.Was it a downed weather balloon, a covert military operation, or something not...2025-01-171h 05Tales Trails and TavernsIraq War, History and Ghost storiesIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob take a chilling journey into the haunted shadows of the Iraq War. They recount ghost stories told by fellow service members—tales of unexplained apparitions, eerie encounters, and lingering spirits in the war-torn deserts and abandoned buildings of Iraq.Drawing from their own experiences while stationed in Iraq, Joe and Rob share personal reflections on the strange, unsettling moments they witnessed.They also discuss the dark history of atrocities committed under Saddam Hussein’s regime, exploring the lingering scars left on the land and its people.It’s...2025-01-101h 12Tales Trails and TavernsParris Island: Tales and HauntingsIn this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob take a haunting trip back to where their journeys in the Marine Corps began: Parris Island. They delve into the chilling history of two tragic events—the infamous Ribbon Creek incident and the story of a drill instructor’s suicide in the pool.Drawing on their own experiences training at Parris Island, Joe and Rob recount how they first heard these tales and discuss the lingering impact of these dark chapters in Marine Corps history. Are these stories just cautionary tales, or is there something more haunting abou...2025-01-031h 17Tales Trails and TavernsParis CatacombsIn this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, Rob takes us deep beneath the streets of Paris to explore the chilling history and dark legends of the Paris Catacombs. From its haunting origins to unsettling tales of those who’ve ventured too far, it’s a journey into one of the world’s most mysterious underground labyrinths.Meanwhile, Joe shares a strange and unexpected experience from his recent guest appearance on the Cryptids, Creeps, and Conspiracy podcast. Was it just a coincidence—or something more?Join us for an episode packed with ghostly tales, creepy encounters, and spine-tingling mysterie...2024-12-271h 11Tales Trails and TavernsChristmas Ghosts: By Charles DickensThis holiday season, Tales, Trails, and Taverns brings you a Victorian tradition with a chilling twist—a ghost story for Christmas Eve. Join us by the flickering candlelight and roaring fire in a grand, snow-covered mansion as I read Christmas Ghosts, a haunting tale by Charles Dickens. Embrace the magic, mystery, and a touch of fright in this festive episode that keeps the spirit of Christmas alive... with a hint of the supernatural. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and enjoy the story!Christmas Ghosts by Charles Dickens, Read by Joseph Gelinas2024-12-2418 minTales Trails and TavernsKrampus: The Christmas Demon🎙️ Episode Title: "Krampus: The Christmas Demon" 🎄👹In this festive yet frightening episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, we’re delving into the chilling legend of Krampus—the shadowy counterpart to Santa Claus. From the icy peaks of Alpine folklore to modern-day pop culture, Krampus has been a symbol of fear, mischief, and punishment for centuries.📜 What you’ll discover:The ancient roots of Krampus in European pagan traditions.His role in Christmas lore as a punisher of naughty children.How the Krampusnacht celebration keeps the legend alive in Austria and beyond.A look at Krampus in film and pop culture, from terrif...2024-12-2057 min
Tales Trails and TavernsBlack Eyed KidsIn this spine-chilling episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, host Rob delves into one of the most unsettling urban legends ever told: the black-eyed children. These mysterious figures, always appearing at the most unexpected times, are said to knock on doors late at night, asking for help—or worse, a way inside. With their hooded clothing and soulless black eyes, they leave an indelible mark of fear on those who encounter them.Join Rob as he explores the origins of this eerie legend, unravels the lore surrounding these enigmatic entities, and shares first-hand accounts from those brave enough to tell th...2024-12-131h 37
Tales Trails and TavernsThird Man Syndrome (Third Man Factor)Send us a textJoin Joe and Rob as we discuss the third man factor, a phenomenon where people in life or death situations, most notable by mountaineers, where a unknown person will appear out of nowhere, help them through the worst part of the ordeal, guiding them and helping them stay calm, or guide the way, and disappear once they're safe. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-12-061h 04
Tales Trails and TavernsLizzie Borden took an AxSend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as they discuss all things Lizzie Borden, the murders, the trial, the bed and breakfast, who had a motive and who made out after the fact. Also hear about who one distant relative of Lizzie believes was the real killer. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-11-291h 25
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Legend of Sleepy HollowSend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as they discuss the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the village of Sleepy Hollow, and the truth behind Washinton Irving's short story. Find out where all the legends originate from, how much of the tale is true, and how a ghost story of a revolutionary ghost described in the original text connects this episode to other episodes that the boys have done in the past. https://sleepyhollowcountry.com/the-ghosts-of-raven-rock/ https://loyalist.lib.unb.ca/atlantic-loyalist-connections/legends-and-reality-sleepy-hollow-part-2-hanging-major-andre#:~:text=The%20giant%20tulip%20tree%20which%20features%20prominently%20in,known%20by%20the%20name%20of%20...2024-11-221h 16
Tales Trails and TavernsWalter E Fernald School, Part twoSend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as Rob talks about his return to the Fernald school. Learn about the dark history and the ghosts that call this abandoned school home. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-11-151h 13
Tales Trails and TavernsPachaug State ForestSend us a textTheres a lot of meat on that bone, so were back to talking about all the spooky experiences had on the trails and backroads of the largest state forest in Connecticut. Pachaug State Forest. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-11-0851 min
Tales Trails and TavernsHalloween SpooktacularSend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as they tell personal paranormal ghost stories, and review classic horror movies for this year's Spooktacular episode.Tales, trails and taverns. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-311h 59
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Baker Homestead: Part 5Send us a textJoin Joe for the final episode of the Baker Homestead series. Happy Halloween!Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-2915 min
Tales Trails and TavernsPachaug State Forest and the Hell Hollow WitchSend us a textJoin Joe and Rob as they discuss Pachaug State forest, home to some very creepy legends such as the witch Maude who chases people from her grave, Mrs Gorton, be careful not to pick her Lilacs, and a native American girl, whose disembodied scream has been scaring unsuspecting people in Hell Hollow since her death in the 1600'sSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-2542 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Baker Homestead: Part 4Send us a textIn this episode Joe discusses the next generation of Baker to live in the Homestead, about his childhood, and how war can change people. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-2211 min
Tales Trails and TavernsFairfield Hills State HospitalSend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as they recount Joe's first asylum urban exploration, as well as a review of a great brewery operating at the former hospital grounds. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-181h 14
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Baker Homestead: Part 3Send us a textIn this bonus episode Joe tells another ghost story along with another chapter of the family history in the house on Cape Cod.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-1508 min
Tales Trails and TavernsWalter E Fernald School: part oneSend us a textJoin Tales, Trails and Taverns as Rob details the history and his personal experiences visiting the Fernald School. You won't believe what the group witnessed, felt, and the unmistakable connection to the known history of this abandoned campus. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-111h 12
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Baker Homestead: Part 2Send us a textThe story of the Baker Homestead part two, hear more of the stories about Nellie in her life and the ghost stories about her. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-0809 min
Tales Trails and TavernsSeaside Tuberculosis Sanatorium: Part 1Send us a textIn this episode Joe and Rob dive into the history of the Beautifully decaying Seaside Sanatorium of Waterford CT the first hospital in the country to use heliotherapy, exposure to sunlight and breezy air, for the treatment of glandular and bone tuberculosis in children. Rocked by allegations of abuse in the 70's and higher than normal death rates in the early 90's, seaside shuttered it's doors in 1996 and became a state park in 2014. https://www.damnedct.com/seaside-sanatorium-waterford/https://buildingsofnewengland.com/tag/seaside-sanatorium/https://hauntedus.com/connecticut/seaside-sanatorium-haunted/#:~:text=As%20a%20state%20park,%20Seaside%20S...2024-10-0437 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Baker Homestead: Part 1Send us a textIn this spooky season mini bonus series Joe tells the story of the twice cursed Baker Homestead, haunted by the matriarch of the home, Nellie Baker. In this series Joe tells the history of the home, the family, and as many of the ghost stories that he can remember. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-10-0106 min
Tales Trails and TavernsAbandoned Lakeville Hospital part 2Send us a textFour months in the making, join Rob and Joe as Rob tells about the struggles to get back into the abandoned Lakeville Hospital and the creepy experiences he had while exploring the empty halls. Special guest appearance by Rhys Gelinas. Story by Rob TraversProduction and Editing by Joe GelinasSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-09-2756 min
Tales Trails and TavernsPalatine light, the ghost ship of Block IslandSend us a textJoin Joe and Rob as they dive into the chilling tale of the Palatine ghost ship of Block Island. In this gripping podcast episode, they unravel the centuries-old mystery surrounding a phantom vessel said to haunt New England's waters. With historical insights and eerie anecdotes, Joe and Rob navigate through ghostly encounters and maritime legends, exploring the unexplained phenomena that continue to bewilder locals and visitors alike. Tune in for a spine-tingling journey into the realm of the paranormal, where history meets mystery on the high seas!Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free...2024-09-2032 min
Tales Trails and TavernsCedarcrest Hospital, Newington CTSend us a textJoin us as Rob tells about his experience at the haunted Cedarcrest Hospital. many people have reported hearing slamming doors and footsteps in an otherwise unoccupied building. With very little history and resources to go on, what Rob finds is truly creepy. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-09-1349 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Black Flash, Provincetown MASend us a textOctober, 1939 Provincetown Massachusetts is besieged by a dark creature, resembling a human the Devil of the Dunes is said to have had supernatural abilities. It scares the locals for a little over a month and disappears as quickly as it arrived, never to be seen again. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-09-0633 minTales Trails and TavernsUnofficial end of summer Part 2, one year PodiversarySend us a textIts been a year since beginning this little Podcast, Join Rob and Joe as they recap the past year and discuss where they go from here, including voice notes from fellow podcasters. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-08-3048 min
Tales Trails and TavernsMansfield Training School and HospitalSend us a textVisit the abandoned Mansfield training school and Hospital with Rob and take a dive into the dark history of a place that at it's peak, had aver 75 buildings on an over 300 acre campus. Today the remaining five buildings hold nothing but memories, and maybe a spirit or two. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-08-231h 07Tales Trails and TavernsSpider gate cemeterySend us a textJoin Rob and Joe as they discuss the history of the Quakers, the legends of Spider gate and the rumors surrounding the well-kept cemetery in the deep woods of Leicester MASupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-08-0959 min
Tales Trails and TavernsScargo Tower and the legend of Princess ScargoSend us a textHead down Cape with Joe and Rob as they talk about the Iconic Scargo tower in Dennis, and the legend that gave the hill, lake and tower their namesake.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-08-0233 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Tragedy of the Willey Family, Crawford NotchSend us a textThe Crawford Notch in New Hampshire is home to beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and fall foliage that is unrivaled. But far below the peaks of the surrounding mountains tragedy struck the Willey family in the form of a mudslide in 1826. Join Rob and Joe as they go through the experience and recount the mountains they've hiked in the White Mountain range.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-07-2648 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe Pirate, the Witch and the WhydahSend us a textThe Pirate Black Bellamy became the richest golden age pirate ever to have lived, all for the love of a beautiful Cape Cod girl named Goody Hallett. Join Joe and Rob as they recount a legend that could rival Romeo and Juliet for it's tragic love story, Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-07-1941 min
Tales Trails and TavernsLaconia state Mental Hospital, AbandonedSend us a textjoin us as Rob recounts his experience at the Laconia abandoned state hospital. listen as the dark history unravels and hear about all the ghosts that are known to haunt the open grounds. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-07-1255 min
Tales Trails and TavernsNorwich: Uncas and the legend of Indian LeapSend us a textJoin us as we tell an in depth history of Norwich CT, the rose of New England. Hear about Yantic falls and where the legend of Indian leap originates from. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-07-0541 min
Tales Trails and TavernsTavern Tuesday: Bank and Bridge, Mystic ConnecticutSend us a textGet ready for the upcoming weekend by planning a trip to Mystic CT, visit Bank and Bridge brewery, located at 54 west Main st in a beautiful old bank, right down the street from the historic bridge. You won't be disappointed with the specially crafted brews or food. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-07-0204 min
Tales Trails and TavernsNorwich State Hospital: Part 3 The OrphanageSend us a textWelcome back to the Norwich State Hospital, travel back with Rob as he divulges the history of the Orphanage, the inhumane treatment of those housed within it's walls, how it looks after years of decay and about the ghosts that still linger in it's halls. Trigger warning: The treatments and abuse discussed in this episode may be difficult for some listeners, discretion is advised. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-2957 min
Tales Trails and TavernsConjuring HouseSend us a textJoe and Rob from Tales, Trails and Taverns, Scott and Ryan from Beyond the Shadows, and Kevin from Where the Weird Ones are congregated for an overnight investigation of the famous Conjuring House. Join Joe and Rob as we go recap the night and what our thoughts of the home, and the hauntings. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-2137 minTales Trails and TavernsConjuring house Investigation day with Beyond the Shadows and Where the Weird Ones Are.Send us a texttoday is June 18th, and this is the day that we investigate the Conjuring house in Harrisville RI along with Beyond the Shadows Podcast and Where the weird ones are Podcast. Follow along on social media and stay tuned for the next few episodes. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-1802 min
Tales Trails and TavernsCape Fear series: White Pines Nature PreserveSend us a textFollow Joe on a trip down memory lane as we explore the root of the Cape Fear River and some of the rivers in the largest river basin in North Carolina. Also enjoy some creepy stories from a Nature Preserve in Sanford NC.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-1431 min
Tales Trails and TavernsNorwich State Hospital: Part 2Send us a textWelcome back to the history portion of the Norwich State Hospital, there's a lot of dark and twisted stuff that happened here, so buckle your straight jacket and get ready to hear about some seriously messed up stuff.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-1137 min
Tales Trails and TavernsNorwich State Hospital: Part 1Send us a textJoin us for Robs experience going to explore the abandoned Norwich State Hospital in Norwich and Preston CT. Featured on such shows as Ghost Hunters, Destination Fear, Celebrity Paranormal Project and Life after People. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-06-0732 minTales Trails and TavernsCape Fear series: Raven Rock and the Legend of Jesse NorthingtonSend us a textJoin Joe and Rob as we tell more tales of the South, Raven Rock state park.Home to the 150 foot tall, mile long cliff along the Cape Fear River called Raven Rock, this park is home to the original thoroughfare from Raleigh to Fayetteville. Here you can find waterfalls, fish traps, the remains of the locks and dams of an old ferry system, and according to some locals, ghosts of the 17 and 18 hundreds.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-05-3135 min
Tales Trails and TavernsPennhurst Asylum, Post Paracon de-briefSend us a textJoin us as we discuss Paracon 2024, the experience at the asylum, who we got to meet and how it really feels to set foot in Centralia Pennsylvania. Crossroad X Paranormal - YouTubePennhurst Asylum Present Paracon & Oddities ExpoCryptids, Paranormal, and Conspiracy Theory Podcast (cryptidscreepsandconspiracy.com)Early On Wednesday on Apple PodcastsDark Raven Photography (hauntedraven.com)Above&Below (aboveandbelowparanormal.com)Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-05-2435 minTales Trails and TavernsPennhurst Asylum, Pre-Paracon 2024Send us a textRob and Joe are getting ready to go to the Pennhurst asylum for the 2024 Paracon and Oddities expo. In preparation Rob looked into the dark history of the asylum, listen along as we bring some of the trauma to life. Pennhurst Asylum Present Paracon & Oddities ExpoSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-05-1730 min
Tales Trails and TavernsCape Fear series: Orton Billiards hall, Wilmington NCSend us a textIn this episode Joe tells the tale of the Orton Billiards hall, the oldest billiards hall still in operation in the United States. Once one of the most luxurious hotels in Wilmington tragedy struck in the form of a fire in 1949. Hear about the ghost that can help you with a game of pool, and Joe's possible run in with the spirit back in 2014. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-05-1029 minTales Trails and TavernsAbandoned Lakeville Hospital, Part 1Send us a textRob describes his experience in the historic Lakeville abandoned Hospital as well as the long, dark history and the legends of the ghosts that still haunt the empty halls.Story by Rob TraversEditing by Joe GelinasSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-05-0348 min
Tales Trails and TavernsTavern Tuesday: Tavern on MainSend us a textIt's gonna be May. Tavern on Main Chepatchet Rhode island, known for being the second oldest and most haunted tavern in Rhode Island. Tavern on Main has a great atmosphere and even better food. Tavern on Main (tavernonmainri.com)Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-04-3006 minTales Trails and TavernsCape Fear series: Legend of the Fort Fisher HermitSend us a textRobert Harrill lived in a WWII bunker near Fort Fisher NC from 1955 until his mysterious death in 1972. He was visited by over 17,000 people per year by people who came to talk and listen to him about his common sense philosophy and political beliefs. Robert was a well educated man who just wanted to live life on his own terms, and for most of his 17 years in the open land around Kure beach he did just that. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-04-2625 min
Tales Trails and TavernsSK Pierce Haunted Victorian MansionSend us a textIn this one Rob tells some of the history and legends associated with the SK Pierce mansion and Joe reflects of the feelings of being in the mansion during the tour. Did we get a picture of a ghost, were the bones of a missing girl found in the basement during renovations? Find out by listening now. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-04-1932 minTales Trails and TavernsSK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion(bonus)Send us a textBonus: SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion in Gardner MA is known as the ninth most haunted home in America and second only to the Lizzie Borden murder house in the state of Massachusetts. Seen on the Travel channel and the discovery channel the house has been featured on numerous shows and investigated by numerous teams of amateur and professional paranormal investigators. Listen in on Rob and Joes first hand experience of this nightmare inducing home. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZ...2024-04-1615 minTales Trails and TavernsThe massacre of Fort Griswold: Groton CTSend us a textKnown as the battle of Groton Heights or the Fort Groton massacre, it was the last battle of the revolutionary war fought in the Northern states and the deadliest battles in Connecticut. The earth works fort and granite monument stand as a reminder of the lives lost, September 6th, 1781.Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-04-1242 minTales Trails and TavernsDogtown MA: Ghost TownIn this episode Joe and Rob attempt to hike into Dogtown, originally known as the common settlement, this long abandoned town near Gloucester MA is home to legends about witches, cryptids and packs of feral dogs. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-04-0542 minTales Trails and TavernsFort Mansfield, Watch Hill RI Part 2Send us a textJoin Rob and Joe as we hike out to abandoned Fort Mansfield on Napatree point. we check out the ruins, talk about future hikes, and let you know what we find out there after heavy rainfall over the past weekend. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-03-2955 minTales Trails and TavernsFort Wetherill: Jamestown RISend us a textA Fort built in the early 1900's and left abandoned after WWII is now a Rhode Island State Park. Perched upon the cliffs of the southern point of Conanicut Island in Jamestown sits the weather worn and graffitied remains of Fort Wetherill. The dark tunnels running underneath the concrete structure lure only the most daring to descend. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-03-2243 minTales Trails and TavernsFort Mansfield, Watch Hill Rhode Island Part 1Send us a textIn this episode Joe tells Rob about his time exploring the ruins of Fort Mansfield, The history of the Fort and the town of Watch Hill, as well as make plans for upcoming episodes. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-03-1544 minTales Trails and TavernsMetropolitan Mental Asylum, Waltham MASend us a textRob tells Joe about what it was like to roam around the abandoned halls of the Metropolitan mental hospital, how he first heard of it, the facilities dark past as well as the hospitals most famous patient, you may have never heard of. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-03-0848 minTales Trails and TavernsFreetown State Forest, Assonet Ledge: Part twoSend us a textPart two of the Assonet ledge hike, Rob have a plan for an upcoming hike, and we need your input. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-03-0119 minTales Trails and TavernsTavern Tuesday: General Stanton InnSend us a textin this Bonus episode, Joe tell Rob about his experience at the Historic General Stanton Inn. The Inn, built in 1740 by Thomas Stanton II has had it's hand in the American Revolution, the Abolitionist movement, hosted Illegal gambling operations and even ran a speakeasy during prohibition. Hosted by Joseph Gelinas and Robert Travers"Tavern Tuesdays" by "Tales Trails and Taverns"Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-02-2718 minTales Trails and TavernsFreetown State Forest, Assonet Ledge: Part oneSend us a textJoin us, Rob and Joe as we hike up to the Assonet Ledge in the Freetown state forest. We are on the lookout for the Lady of the Ledge, pukwudgies, Bigfoot, or any other spooky stuff that wants to cross paths with us. Featuring hosts Joe Gelinas and Robert Travers.hiking stories by "Tales Trails and Taverns"Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-02-2356 minTales Trails and TavernsTorrey Pines San Diego CASend us a textA beach with a view, a Native American legend that strikes under a crescent moon, and two unsolved, eerily similar murders make this an episode you won't want to miss. Join Joe and Rob as they talk about Torrey Pines. Joe Gelinas and Rob TraversFeaturing trailers from Twisted and Uncorked and Like Mother, Like Murder. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-02-1656 minTales Trails and TavernsBennington Triangle Vermont part 2Send us a textIn this episode Joe tell Rob about his trip to Bennington Vermont, about what he found in the town, the towers, the museum, and a history lesson on the part that Bennington played in the revolutionary war. Featuring Rob Travers and Joseph Gelinas.Produced by Joseph Gelinasmusic from UppbeatTrailer featuring Outrageously Dark Scary Beautiful and Totally True. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-02-0932 minTales Trails and TavernsThe Darkness at Doc Mill PondSend us a textRob tells about a hair raising incident near the Bridge of Doc Mill Pond. Do you believe in ghosts, in Demons? you might after you listen to this episode. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-02-0226 minTales Trails and TavernsMt. Tecumseh with RobSend us a textIn this episode Rob tells about a creepy experience while hiking to the summit of Mt Tecumseh in New Hampshire. Old timey trail workers, black eyed children and even a rattlesnake are part of the lore here on the shortest of New Hampshire's 4000 foot mountains. Produced by Joseph Gelinasguest speaker Robert TraversHiking stories by "Tales Trails and Taverns" Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-01-2628 minTales Trails and TavernsBennington Triangle Vermont part 1Send us a textJoin me as I share some of the strange occurrences of the Bennington Triangle in Vermont, Early February I will be heading to that part of New England and will be stopping by Bennington to check it out. Hopefully a great Tavern exists that I can find a cold pint and maybe a good story. While there I will definitely avoid wearing red. Thanks to Maegan from the Off the Trails podcast for the review, make sure to follow them for awesome stories of death and survival in the wilderness. Hiking Stories by "Tales Tra...2024-01-1912 minTales Trails and TavernsParker Preserve, on the trailSend us a textOut on the carter preserve trail while the snow falls, join me as I trip, fall, slide and squirrel my way through the snowy trails of Coventry, while hoping no to freak any snowshoers out. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-01-1245 minTales Trails and TavernsNinigret Park, Charlestown Rhode IslandSend us a textSeason two premiere of Tales trails and taverns takes a dark stroll through the history around the Naval auxiliary air station, Charlietown. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-01-0517 min
Tales Trails and TavernsBonus episode: Reserve Element PodcastSend us a textGarry has been out of the Marine Corps for many years, but he still has a mission, to save the Cranston VFW from having to permanently close it's doors. This branch has a dangerously low member count which needs to be brought up within the month.If you live close to this VFW located at 7 haven ave. in Cranston RI please consider joining. Semper Fidelis. SGT GSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2024-01-0555 min
Tales Trails and TavernsDevils Hopyard State Park, Haddam CTSend us a textThis is the last episode of the 2023 year, thank you so much for listening, this has been a great year with some really fun episodes. Season two will be starting almost immediately, keep on the look out for those episodes.Happy new year. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2909 minTales Trails and TavernsA Christmas Carol, Stave five, the end of it.Send us a textIt has been a pleasure recording this classic ghost story for all who endeavor to listen, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, free of needing spirits to set you on your way. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2512 minTales Trails and TavernsA Christmas Carol, Stave four, the Last of the Spirits.Send us a textThere's something about the Ghost of Christmas future that I have always enjoyed, the darkness and the silence and yet Scrooge knows everything it means to convey. Every time I see this played in a theatre I find myself excited for the interpretation of this one specter. But how could you ever convey something on screen or on stage the way Dickens portrays it with his oration. I hope my reading does it some justice. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2528 minTales Trails and Tavernsa Christmas Carol, Stave three, The second of the three spirits.Send us a textA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's been so fun so far recording these, like most people, I've seen a Christmas Carol many times in many different interpretations. Undoubtably the best being a Muppets Christmas Carol. But in all this time I've never read the original. So bear with me as I do my best to bring you this classic Christmas ghost story. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2547 minTales Trails and TavernsA Christmas Carol, Stave two, the first of the three spirits.Send us a textPart two of the Christmas special. A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, read by Joseph Gelinas. Stave two, the first of the three ghosts. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2537 minTales Trails and TavernsA Christmas Carol, Stave one, Marleys Ghost.Send us a textTime for telling Christmas ghost stories is upon us, and what better story is there than A Christmas Carol by Charles dickens. I love this story in all it's interpretations, but what could be better than to narrate the original, I hope you enjoy my reading as much as I'm going to enjoy reading it. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-2441 min
Tales Trails and TavernsStepping stones falls via Ben Utter trailSend us a textFinally got to stepping stones falls in Exeter on Black Friday. no way I was going to try my luck at a retail store on this day. Maybe it's not as bad as it used to be, but I'm to stuck in the 90's to think of it as being any other way. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-12-0128 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThanksgiving day trail review.Send us a textJoin me in Bradford RI for an on the trail review, this was my first hike in the woody hill management area in Westerly. Great trail on a beautiful Thanksgiving morning. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-11-2627 min
Tales Trails and TavernsEpisode 11: Goat Island, Newport.Send us a textTwenty six pirates hanged and buried, the HMS liberty ran aground and burned, forts changing hands in war. Goat Island has seen a lot of action since the arrival of English colonists. After visiting the island on a nice Veterans day getaway I dove into the tumultuous history of this now beautiful tourist attraction. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-11-1718 min
Tales Trails and TavernsTri town forest preserve, blue trailSend us a textJoin me on the trail as I tackle the 5 mile blue loop of the Tri-Town forest preserve. located between Preston, Griswold and North Stonington CT this trail offers old stone walls, rocks, cliffs, valleys and sweeping views of the surrounding land. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-11-1044 min
Tales Trails and TavernsShelter trail and the abandoned summer campSend us a textI spent probably the last 80 degree day hiking through the woods of the Arcadia wildlife management area in Exeter RI in search of an abandoned summer camp. I also got to enjoy a night of ghost stories presented by Seaside Shadows haunted history tours LLC and a cider tasting at the Tapped Apple cidery in Westerly RI. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-11-0312 min
Tales Trails and TavernsNine Men's Misery monument and Pierces Battle.Send us a textThis week we follow up on some of the events that happened after the Great Swamp Massacre, and find ourselves 40 miles north in Cumberland RI on the former grounds of the Trappist Monastery. We dive into the history of Pierces Battle, discuss the modern feel of the Monastery park, and find out if there's any proof that the nine men existed, or if it's all just legend. https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/nine-mens-misery-oldest-veterans-memorial-honors-tortured-plymouth-colonists/https://scholarworks.umb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1070&context=masters_thesesSupport the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): h...2023-10-2719 min
Tales Trails and TavernsGreat Swamp management area, Great Swamp Fight Monument.Send us a textLearn about where to hike in the Great Swamp management area, where to find the Great Swamp Fight monument, and learn a little history about King Phillips war. Also, you can hear me rave about Roger Williams, and why I'm not really a fan of train tracks in the area. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-10-2014 min
Tales Trails and TavernsMt Misery and the witch of Hell Hollow Rd.Send us a textExplore Mt Misery, learn about the ghosts of Hells Hollow, Breakneck Hil Rd, and learn about some of the fascinating history of Pachaug State forest. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-10-1213 min
Tales Trails and TavernsMt Crawford and the tragedy of Nancy BartonSend us a textJoin me on the summit of Mt Crawford and hear the tale, or the cries and laughter, of Nancy Barton. Deceived by her lover, and having all her savings taken, Nancy departed into the falling snow on a cold, New Hampshire winter night. Determined to catch the scoundrel, Nancy, carrying very little, gave chase. Find out what happened to her on that fateful night, and the legends that follow. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-10-0610 min
Tales Trails and TavernsBlowing rock North Carolina and the Brown Mountain lightsSend us a textIn this episode I tell you about the village of Blowing Rock NC, the legend of the Blowing Rock, the beauty of the Julian Price Park campground and the ghostly sightings known as the Brown Mountain lights. There's a lot to talk about in this short episode, so make sure to take it all in and jot down some of these names for future reference. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-09-2910 min
Tales Trails and TavernsThe abandoned Fall River pet cemetery and the tragedy of Mary Lou ArrudaSend us a textOfficially episode 2, Freetown State Forest. My good friend and Marine Corps Veteran Rob had taken me for a hike into Freetown State Forest, There he told me the tragic tales of young Mary Lou Arruda, and the Fall River pet cemetery. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: HFZVWSRLXGOKAMJQ2023-09-2112 min
Tales Trails and TavernsCarter Preserve and the Wood River Junction Nuclear DisasterSend us a textCarter Preserve in Charlestown Rhode Island is an 1100 acre preserve, established in 2001 by The Nature Conservancy. The land, as beautiful as it is, with the glacial erratic and colonial stone walls, has a dark past. One that can be found while diving deep into the world's nuclear history, alongside places like Chernobyl and three-mile island.Walk with me in Charlestown Rhode Island, and discover the radiological history of Wood River Junction, and learn about the tragedy that ended the life of Robert Peabody. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upp...2023-09-1411 min
Tales Trails and TavernsUnofficial end of summer: part oneSend us a textHappy labor day and with it hello spooky season. I've already seen Halloween decor sections setting up at local retailers and Octoberfest for sale in local packies so do not be alarmed. I'm ready, and if you're not let me be the first to tell you to get ready. In this not so glamourous episode I explain a little bit about what transpired to making the podcast in this genre. Why I like to hike haunted trails and seek out brews at haunted establishments. Enjoy the show. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Upp...2023-09-0512 min
Tales Trails and TavernsTales, trails and taverns trailerSend us a textWelcome to Tales, Trails and Taverns, where I go in search of local legends and give first hand accounts of my experience. For over ten years I've sought out places of legend and visited as many as I could. I've written about my adventures in blogs and shared many photos on social media. Now instead of just my friends hearing about the things I've seen along the way, you get to hear them all right here. Support the showtalestrailsandtaverns.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License c...2023-08-3106 min