Show Notes
Good evening hikers,
It's hard to believe it has already been a year since we started this journey together to explore the foggy coast and discover what dark thing lurk between the trees in Maine's wilderness. Along the way we have met and spoke to some incredible people to hear their stories.
In this episode you will hear some of the most terrifying true stories of the paranormal and unexplained shared by our guests. Stick around to the end of the show for a special announcement about Acadia After Dark Season 2.
Intro/Outro music written and performed by Pine Tree Riot
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New episodes of the podcast go up bi-weekly. Also check out our newest series Park Updates which is a narrative fiction drama podcast similar to Welcome to Night Vale or our other series Fearsome 5 where I explain a fearsome critter of Maine in five minutes or less. Fans of the first season of Acadia After Dark are going to want to check out Acadia After Dark: Campfire Stories. Local legends, listener stories and maybe even a personal encounter or two all set to the sound of a cozy fire.
As always, keep your lanterns lit and stay safe out there hikers...
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In this special live anniversary episode I will be reliving my top 5 favorite stories from the last year of the Fogcast as well as laying out the plans for the next year of Acadia After Dark. The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises.Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4828507233189888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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