Deep within Washington State's rugged wilderness, where ancient forests, towering mountains, and dark lakes conceal their secrets, legends of terrifying creatures have been whispered for generations. Beneath Lake Chelan's waters, the legendary dragon Tsilly is said to lurk, while the bizarre, bear-like Gumberoo haunts the folklore of old logging camps. Near Mount St. Helens, tales of Batsquatch describe a towering, winged creature with piercing eyes. Are these creatures simply products of imagination and generations of storytelling, or could something unexplained truly exist? Perhaps Washington's greatest mysteries aren't what we've discovered... but what still lurks in the shadows.

In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts left North Carolina without telling anyone where she was going. Drawn west by Jack Kerouac, the wilderness, and a desire to find herself, she drove nearly 3,000 miles to Washington State. Days later, her Jeep was discovered wrecked in the mountains near Mount Baker. Leah was gone—but thousands of dollars, precious belongings, and questions were left in the wake of her disappearance. Years later, investigators uncover evidence suggesting the Jeep may have been deliberately sent over the embankment with no one inside. More than two decades later, Leah has never been found. Whatever happened on that lonely mountain road remains a mystery.

There are places in the woods where the silence feels different—where every crack of a branch makes you stop and listen. For generations, people have returned from these remote places with stories of strange sounds, unexplained footprints, and shadows moving between the trees. And then there are the encounters with something many believe may be Bigfoot. Is it a creature we haven't discovered, a misidentification, or something we simply don't yet understand?

In this episode, we are taking a day trip back to the 1930’s to explore one of the Pacific Northwest's most intriguing historical mysteries. It's a story that's been passed down for generations, hit with a major unexpected twist, larger-than-life characters, and just enough suspense to keep you guessing. So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join us as we uncover the fascinating history behind a case that still captures people's imagination nearly a century later.

In this episode we introduce a new host to our team and talk about what is next for Curiosity Unleashed. Join us as we talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going!

Contact info:

Email: curiosityunleashedpodcast@gmail.com

Facebook and Instagram: @curiosityunleashedpodcast

In this episode we discover a story of family, friends, and adventure as our own inner travel bugs are inspired. Join us as we travel the world through the Jessica’s stories.

Links and contact information mentioned in this episode:

EF Ultimate Break - for young adults

www.efultimatebreak.com

EF Go Ahead Tours - for adults of all ages

www.goaheadtours.com

Buddy Break at Northside Community Church

Buddy Break — Northside Community Church

nccbuddybreak@gmail.com

This episode was recorded in 2025

Join us as we welcome back Sean, from Season 1. This time sharing what it was like working as a "cabbie." From boring to scary to funny to meeting a famous person he didn't even know he was meeting!

Within a minute of hitting the record button he had us laughing and tapping away at our keyboards as we piled up the questions for him.

**Joel McHale on Jimmy Kimmel (Crossing the border in Blaine blurb begins at 5:28 (viewer discretion advised)).

https://youtu.be/MKsfXYbetBI?si=TXELMoAU7OxBm3YG

This episode we once again have a guest host and are bringing the interview mic around to settle on one of us.
Join us as we put Tara behind the mic and delve into pain, joy, family, and daily life living with Multiple Sclerosis.