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Footsteps & Folklore

Footsteps & Folklore

Written by: Alex and Svea
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 Welcome to Footsteps & Folklore! A hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other the stories behind the places they've adventured. It could be anything: from true crime, to people of interest, to folklore.Alex and Svea True Crime
Episodes
  • 9: Ghost Islands of Nova Scotia | The Dark History Behind St. Paul Island

    9: Ghost Islands of Nova Scotia | The Dark History Behind St. Paul Island
    Jan 5 2026

    We are back from our Holiday break! Today we dive into the dark and fascinating nautical history behind the Nova Scotia's most Northern point, St. Paul Island.
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    30 mins
  • 8: The History of Black Settlers in Delaps Cove | Delapse Cove Wilderness Area

    8: The History of Black Settlers in Delaps Cove | Delapse Cove Wilderness Area
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode, we journey into the rugged beauty of Delaps Cove, a windswept stretch on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy — and uncover a often overlooked chapter of Canadian history. Once home to a thriving Black community of nearly 70 people, Delaps Cove’s legacy is etched in its rock walls, old foundations, and the names carried through generations.
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    40 mins
  • 7: Lost on a Mountain in Maine | The Story of Donn Fendler

    7: Lost on a Mountain in Maine | The Story of Donn Fendler
    Nov 18 2025

    We revisit one of the most extraordinary survival stories in American history: the disappearance and rescue of 12-year-old Donn Fendler on Maine’s Mount Katahdin in 1939. What began as a family hike turned into a nine-day ordeal that captured national attention, sparked one of the largest search efforts in Maine’s history, and cemented Donn as a symbol of courage and resilience.
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    36 mins
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