164: The Spark Ranger. Shenandoah National Park.

<div>It’s been a long time but we are back in Shenandoah National Park! The story of NPS Ranger Roy Sullivan and his repeated run-ins with one of nature’s deadliest forces will have you thinking of lightning every time you hear the phrase – what are the odds?<br> <br> We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a>  or <a href="https://t.co/ivJuzIBtuQ">Apple Subscriptions</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!</div> <br> <div> <strong>Sources </strong><a href="https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/animals.htm">NPS</a>, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/inside-the-life-of-the-man-known-as-the-spark-ranger/2013/08/15/947cf2d8-ea40-11e2-8f22-de4bd2a2bd39_story.html">Washington Post</a>, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/lightning/victimdata.html">CDC</a>, <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/1/incredible-story-of-man-who-survived-being-struck-by-lightning-seven-times-733932">Guinness World Records</a>, <a href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-odds">National Weather Service</a>, <a href="https://www.prevention.com/health/a32851873/struck-by-lightning-effects/">Prevention</a>, <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60163728/roy-cleveland-sullivan#view-photo=130836089">Find A Grave</a>, <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-pa