The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories

Gateways to Hell | True Scary Stories | Paranormal Stories

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Gateways to Hell no less! We've got an introduction and then three examples of Gateways to Hell - Devil's Gate Dam, Seve...

More Backwoods Creepy | True Scary Stories

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have four more spooky Backwoods stories! Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us ...

Backwoods Creepy | Scary True Stories

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about things going down in the backwoods. We've got three creepy stories to share. Though they may not be paranormal, they ar...

True Scary Reddit Stories | The Scream, The Voices, A Peeper and A Glitch in the Matrix

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Free-Association-482, frickafreshhh and 128HIP for letting us share your stories!This week's episode has stories about a haunted house, v...

Extra | The Manananggal, The Jinn and The Bendy Man | True Scary Stories

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a bit of a mash up. We have a Manananggal, a Jinn and a very Bendy Man!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL...

Aswang Folklore of the Philippines | Scary True Stories

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Aswang, the creepy folklore of the Philippines. We have an introduction followed by two scary true stories. I'm rea...

Patreon Bonus Content | Beardstown | True Scary Stories

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry everyone, there is no episode today as life kind of got in the way! We are releasing some Patreon content to make up for it. In today's episod...

Extra | Bunnyman Bridge Encounter, Lady of the Hollow and The Visitor

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a bit of a mash up. We have a Bunnyman Bridge Encounter, followed by a witch in Kentucky and then we finish off with an unknown vi...

The Three Black Sisters, The Greenbrier Ghost & Bunny Man Bridge | True Scary Stories

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about creepy folklore from Virginia, USA. We have three stories to share, starting with The Three Black Sisters, then onto The ...

True Scary Reddit Stories | Mimic, Visitation, Sister's Room, Sleep Demon, Goblin and White Hoodie

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to SublimeLime1, deedsgeo, TacoTuesgrey, Time_Imagination_158 and br1ghts1de89 for letting us share your stories!This week's episode has sto...

Extra Episode | Haunted Appalachia Part Two

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about haunted Appalachia, and it's the second part of a two part story. https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/11bwe...

Haunted Appalachia Part One of Two | True Scary Stories

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about haunted Appalachia, and it is one, long story with the first part today and the second part on Thursday. Sorry about the...

True Scary Reddit Stories | The Goat, The Grandma, The Doppelgänger, The Laughing, The Tormentor and The Entities

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to _this_wasnt_taken_, AdOutrageous9491, deadlydragon90, pinkturnsblue69, TheFish77 and Good_Kitten21 for letting us share your stories!This...

Extra Episode | More Appalachian Tales | True Scary Stories

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more creepy stories from Appalachia. We've got four stories to share, and sorry for my husky voice and Tobie's stuffed-up no...

Scary Appalachian Tales | True Scary Stories

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Appalachian Mountains and the scary creatures that lurk there. We've got four stories on today's show, and sorry, it...

True Scary Reddit Stories | The Thing, The Apparition, Hat Man, Haunted House and the Dark Witch

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to DaRogueDM, Nights_Shrouds, Simpin_Noodle_Soup, Bree0831 and JazzlikeService284 for letting us share your stories!This week's episode has ...

Extra Episode 43 | My Experiences with the Bell Witch Haunting | True Scary Stories

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode is about TheLaw_Son's creepy experiences involving The Bell Witch. Thanks so much for letting us share your story!Story Link an...

The Canewdon Witches | True Scary Stories

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about witches as its Walpurgisnacht on Tuesday. We've got a long introduction about the folklore of the Canewdon witches and ot...

Reddit Stories | The Shampoo, Shadows and Doppelgängers

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Avakin-stargazer, Murisakibara03, Lafawny, Recent-suggestion373 and KingScottl for letting us share your stories!We have a story covering...

Extra Episode | Pigman Stories | True Scary Folklore

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has loads of Pigman stories, and they're scarier than they sound! We've got Angola's Pigman, the Vermont Pigman, the Pigman of ...

Cryptids and Creatures | True Scary Stories and Folklore

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about cryptids and creatures. We've got three sections to the show this week, focusing on the lesser known cryptids and creatu...

Listener & Reddit Stories | Mimic, Shadow, Mimic and Doppelgänger | True Scary Stories

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Mavgreyxx, JBURNS41489, Numerous-Key6288, and perplexed-sunshine for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscri...

Extra Episode | More Mannequin Stories | True Scary Stories

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has some stories of mannequins, including La Pascualita & Elmer McCurdy. The final story is about moving statues. Join Sara...

Mannequin People | True Scary Stories

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Mannequin People. We have a short introduction, followed by eight, true scary stories.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP...

Listener & Reddit Stories | The Booms, The Blackness and The BMX | True Scary Stories

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Jenn, MollsBear91, and Mullighanisdog for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us y...

Extra Episode | Occult Stories and the Dream Demon

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has some stories of occult practices going wrong, and the final story is of a dream demon experience.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK G...

Bohemian Grove & Club | True Scary Occult Stories

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the very exclusive Bohemian Club situated at the Bohemian Grove.Image https://nypost.com/2023/08/26/workers-at-secret-clu...

Listener & Reddit Stories | Bloody Mary, Night Shift, Shadows and Knee Tapping | True Scary Stories

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Brooke, List-Strong, ShowmeurcatIshowmine and Traditional_Good243 for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscr...

Extra Episode | More Scary Ghost Ship Stories

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more creepy Ghost Ship stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUT...

Ghost Ships | True Scary Stories

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Ghost Ships! We've got two sections on infamous ghost ships and then a retelling of a spooky encounter on the seas.Join ...

Listener & Reddit Stories | Earrings, Orange Orb and The Sheet Ghost | True Scary Stories

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to EchoAquarium, Ymi2white, and Cool_Collection7256 for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREO...

Extra Episode | More Dogman and Werewolf Stories | True Scary Stories

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more dogman and werewolf stories, including The Beast of Cannock Chase, The Loup-Garou and The Beast of Bray Road. Join Sara...

Michigan Dogman | True Scary Stories

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Michigan Dogman! We've got a short introduction, followed by five true and scary stories. Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK ...

Listener & Reddit True Scary Stories | The Funeral Home, Woman, Mausoleum and the Girl

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Ok-Degree-2373, PatientRedditUser and ayliloooo1 for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREO...

Extra Episode | The 13 Families of the Illuminati | True Creepy Stories

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has stories on the Astor and Vanderbilt families, in keeping with the main episode. Are they all members of the Illuminati?Join...

The du Pont's, Devil's Road and the Cult House | True Scary Stories

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode focuses on the du Pont family. We delve into the paranormal events surrounding the Cult House and Devil's Road.Join Sarah's new FACEB...

Listener & Reddit Stories | She Knew My Name, Forest Spirits and The Portal | True Scary Stories

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Iwannabeacowboybaby, Silveerisk7563 and neoplatonistGTAW for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to ou...

Extra | More True and Scary Military Ghost Stories

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more ghost stories from military personnel and their families. Thanks to everyone for letting us share your stories. Join Sa...

Observation Point Rock & Other Marine Stories | True Scary Stories

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode focuses on Observation Point Rock in Afghanistan, and we share some true, scary stories from marines.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSu...

Listener & Reddit Stories | The Lights, Peepers and Creepers | True Scary Stories

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Rykolly123, Anon and Allerrian for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your sto...

Extra | More Haunted Road Stories | True Scary Stories

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more creepy stories from the highways of America.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storie...

Route 666, The Devil's Highway | True Scary Stories

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Route 666, the Devil's Highway. We have an introduction piece and then one, long, scary story. No Tobie today, unfortun...

Listener & Reddit True Scary Stories | The Towel, Warnings and The Abandoned Trailer

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Jennifer, Morbid Lydia and Aaron for letting us share your stories!Morbid Lydia's TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@morbidlydia77Join Sarah's ne...

Extra Episode | More Hidebehind Stories | True Scary Stories

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more terrifying tales from the woods as we share three more Hidebehind stories.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to o...

The Hidebehind from American Folklore | True Scary Stories

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Hidebehind of American folklore. We've got an introduction to this creepy cryptid and then three scary stories that ...

Listener & Reddit Stories | Demon House, Ghost Child Was Me, and Rebecca The Doll | True Scary Stories

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to ChubbyMermaidFL and Musselin00 for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storie...

Extra | More Occultism at Houska Castle | True Scary Stories

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has more on occultism, namely the freaky goings on at Houska Castle.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL...

Aleister Crowley 'The Wickedest Man in the World' | True Scary Stories

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about Aleister Crowley, nicknamed the wickedest man in the world. We start with an introduction piece on who Crowley was and w...

Listener & Reddit Stories | Ghosts, Monkey Fox, Evil Woman and ER Experience | True Scary Stories

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Jo, Witchywoman, Formertry and Tehgheyboi for letting us share your stories!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us ...

Extra | More Demons in the Movie Stories | True Scary Stories

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has three more stories of demonic possession that have been featured in the movies. First, we start with the real story of The E...

Demons in the Movies | True Scary Stories of Demonic Possession

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about movies that have been based on real-life demonic possession stories. We start with Estefania Guiterrez Lazaro (of Veroni...

Listener & Reddit Stories | What Visited Me In The Night? | True Scary Stories

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Wolf Van Track for letting us share your story!Storyhttps://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/18muzko/what_visited_me_in_the_ni...

Extra | More Hawaiian Ghost Stories | True Scary Stories

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has four more scary Hawaiian stories: a camp ghost story, a haunted house, a grudge-type ghost, and more freaky reflections.Join...

Haunted Hawaii | True Scary Stories

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about haunted Hawaii. We start with the infamous Kaimuki House and then three true scary stories based in Hawaii.Haunted mall ...

Listener Stories | Ghost Hands, My Sisters Mimic, Freaky Reflection & Grave Encounters | True Scary Stories

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to Tamara, Steve, Anon, and Anon for your stories!We are piloting a new episode this week for listener stories. On today's show, we have four ...

Extra Episode | The Devil is in the Music

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has three more terrifying tales about the devil and music. The first story is about Led Zeppelin and their links with the occult...

The 27 Club and Deals with the Devil | True Scary Stories

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about The 27 Club and Faustian pacts. We've got an introduction piece that includes the tale of Robert Johnson and the Crossroa...

Extra Episode | More Vampire Stories | True Scary Stories

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode has two true vampire stories. I did change my mind on this week's topic and went for more modern tales, as the old ones are qui...

Historical Vampires | True Scary Stories

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about historical vampire cases. We've got three stories on old blood suckers today: Arnold Paole from Serbia, Mercy Brown from ...

Extra | Voodoo and Poppet Dolls, A History Of | True Scary Stories

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's extra episode is all about Voodoo dolls and Poppets. We've got a long introduction where we delve into the history of effigies, and sympatheti...

Zombies of Haiti | True Scary Stories

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Haitian zombies. We've got a long introduction where we delve into documented accounts of zombification in Haiti, th...

Extra | More Haunted Dolls | True Scary Stories

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have 3 more true, scary haunted doll stories on this week's extra episode: The Island of Dolls, Our Terrifying Experience at La Isla de las Muñeca...

Haunted Japanese Dolls | True Scary Stories

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, everyone!We've got three scary haunted Japanese doll stories this week:The Okiku DollResearch LinkNagoro, The Japanese Village of Doll...

Patreon Content | There's Something in my Woods | True Scary Stories

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We will be releasing Patreon content for the next four episodes as we take a break for the festive season. This episode includes one, true, scary stor...

Patreon Content | The Witch Children in the Woods | True Scary Stories

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We will be releasing Patreon content for the next four episodes as we take a break for the festive season. This episode includes one, true, scary stor...

Patreon Content | A Haunting in Long Island | True Scary Stories

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We will be releasing Patreon content for the next four episodes as we take a break for the festive season. This episode includes one, true, scary stor...

Patreon Content | A Memoir of a Haunting | True Scary Stories

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We will be releasing Patreon content for the next four episodes as we take a break for the festive season. This episode includes one, true, scary stor...

Extra Episode | Shadow Person, Screaming Entity and Haunted Dolls | True Scary Stories

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have 3 more spooky stories this week. We've got a shadow person, something terrifying that screams, and talking dolls! We hope everyone has an enj...

Christmas Ghost Stories | True Scary Festive Stories

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got three scary, traditional ghost stories from England this week. These are all historical hauntings to get you in the mood for Christmas. Joi...

Extra | More True Scary Christmas Stories

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have 4 more spooky stories focused around the festive season and snow. We've got invisible stalkers, possible poltergeist activity and some strange...

What did I see as it wasn't Santa? | True Scary Christmas Stories

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got two scary, festive themed stories this week. Both are encounter stories, but encounters with what? That is the question.Join Sarah's new F...

Extra | More Krampus and Scary Christmas Stories

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the end for our announcement!!We have 3 more spooky stories focused around the festive season, 2 more Krampus tales and another Yule time vi...

Krampus | 4 True Scary Christmas Stories

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our Krampus Episode! Just in-time for Krampus Night on the 5th December. We've got three, true scary Krampus stories to share this year, along ...

Extra | More New Orleans Stories | True Scary Stories

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have 3 more spooky stories from New Orleans on this week's extra episode. A true tale of vampires, a Hat Man haunting a ghostly visit at a hotel.J...

New Orleans | Ghosts, Vampires and Voodoo | True Scary Stories

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We take a trip to New Orleans on this week's episode. This place is just oozing with scary stories! We cover vampires, ghosts and some voodoo.Join S...

Extra | More Stick Man (People) Stories | True Scary Stories

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And we've got 2 more creepy, stick people (or men) stories on this week's episode. I don't know which type of stick person would frighten us more, th...

Stickmen or Stick People | 4 True Scary Stories

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have no introduction piece as it's straight into the stories. We have 4 chilling tales of 'Stick People'. What on earth are these thing...

Extra | More Demonic Tales | True Scary Stories

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's extra has 3 more truly terrifying tales of demons and demonic happenings. How did the girl's brother become oppressed, what keeps followi...

The Demonic Possession of Clarita Villanueva | True Scary Stories

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The topics of this week's episode is Demons and Demonic Possession. We share the lesser known case of Clarita Villanueva from the 1950's and two, tru...

Extra | The Winstanley House of Leicester | True Ghost Stories

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back in Leicester for this week's extra episode as we cover the ghosts of Winstanley House. The most enduring and chilling apparition said to h...

Black Annis and the Humber Stone | Scary British Folklore

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The topics of this week's episode are Black Annis and the cursed Humber Stone. Both of these scary folk stories originate from Leicester. Black Annis ...

Extra | More Black Eyed Kids | True Scary Stories

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have three more Black Eyed Kids stories this week. Hope you all had a good Halloween and are still in the mood for some true, scary stories.Join S...

A History of Samhain | True Scary Halloween Stories

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of this week's episode is all about the history of Samhain and how it has evolved into what we now celebrate as Halloween. We've also got on...

Extra | More Noppera-Bo Stories | Halloween Ghost Stories

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share two more terrifying tales about the Noppera-Bo. Go steady out there everyone!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscri...

Noppera-Bo the Faceless People | 4 True Scary Stories

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of this week's episode is the Noppera-Bo from Japanese folklore. We share an introduction piece along with three, true scary stories.A Yōka...

Extra | More Haunted Hospitals | True Scary Stories

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share another spooky story about a hospital!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesF...

Haunted Hospitals | 3 True Scary Stories

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of this week's episode is Haunted Hospitals. We share three, true scary stories this week. Sorry it's a little short, but we are rushing t...

Extra | More Haunted Pub Stories | True Scary Stories

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share some more terrifying stories about haunted pubs!Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us you...

The Ancient Ram Inn and Haunted Pubs | True Scary Stories

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode looks at the various entities that haunt the Ancient Ram Inn. We share an introduction to the topic and then one, scary story abou...

Extra | More True Scary Banshee Stories | Irish Foklore

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share some more terrifying stories about Banshees from Irish Folklore.Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PAT...

The Banshee of Irish Folklore | True Scary Stories

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this week's episode as we delve into Banshee folklore. We share an introduction to the topic and then two, scary stories related to this I...

Extra | More True Scary Encounters with Slenderman and Tulpas

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share some more terrifying stories about Tulpas and the Slenderman. We'd also like to thank Anonymous and Alex for shari...

Tulpas, Occultism and the Slenderman | True Scary Stories

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we delve into the world of occultism and mysticism and the intriguing world of Tulpas and their connection to the Slenderman. We ...

Extra | More True, Scary Encounters

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share some more spooky stories that aren't connected in anyway! One story takes place at a music festival, and the other ...

Autumn Equinox | Mabon | True Scary Folklore Stories

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we share tales of the Autumn Equinox, Mabon, the Harvest Moon and some creepy associated European folklore. We have an introductio...

Extra | More Sleep Demon Stories | True Scary Stories

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's extra episode, we share some more spooky stories about sleep demons. These stories are likely to scare you to death at bedtime so beware an...

Old Hag Syndrome and other Sleep Demons | True Scary Stories

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's creepy episode, we share tales of Old Hag and other Sleep Demons. We have an introduction piece, followed by two, true scary stories!In fo...

Extra | More 'Not' Deer Stories | True Scary Stories

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Extra is all about the 'Not' Deer. We share one, true scary story to send shivers down your spine. Whatever you do, stay outta them woods!Ve...

The 'Not' Deer | True Scary Stories

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the depths of folklore and urban legends, there exists a peculiar creature known as the Not Deer. From afar, it may resemble an ordinary deer, but ...

Extra | More Mount Shasta Stories | True Scary Stories

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This story occurred in the summer of 2008. I grew up in Oregon and was acquainted with the outdoors at an early age. My favorite hobby came to be hiki...