Murder on the Trail: Mysteries, Deaths, and Disappearances in National Parks

by Michelle Kaminsky

Discover the fascinating true crime stories that lay within the majestic landscapes of the United States' national parks, including the National Forest Serial Killer Gary Michael Hilton, the vanlife tragedy of Gabby Petito, murders in Yosemite, and more.

From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the towering peaks of Yosemite, Murder on the Trail delves into chilling stories of killers, mysterious disappearances, and other harrowing crimes that have occurred in US national parks, including those

Cary Stayner, Yosemite Park Killer Gary Hilton, National Forest Killer The tragic story of vanlifer Gabby Petito Toni and Harold Henthorn And more

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, best-selling true crime author Michelle Kaminsky guides readers through the hidden dangers, sinister secrets, and terrifying realities that lurk in America's most treasured natural wonders. For lovers of true crime and the great outdoors, this gripping book is a must-read for anyone drawn to the dark side of nature’s most breathtaking, remote, and (mostly) serene landscapes.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction

Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

Reviews

[Bethany Wolcott · Rating 4 out of 5]

ty sara for the book! If you follow true crime, you’ve definitely heard of these stories but reading quick chapters on each is an interesting refresher. harold henthorn can eat glass!

[Sophia]

Places of majestic beauty or fascinating history, National Parks are not typically settings associated with brutal death or great mystery. However, new-to-me author, Michelle Kaminsky chose to explore just these locales in her True Crime book, Murder on the Trail.

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[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you hike, don’t read this book. You might never hike again. I don’t hike. This book is true crime and goes into great detail of people going missing in the woods and determining if they were murdered by a serial killer. Great book for fans of true crime. Highly recommend

[Muhammad Nizam Bin Mohtar · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written book. Very informative. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️