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

10: The Babes in the Woods | The Tragic History of the Melancholy Mountain Hiking Trail

Deep in the forests of Nova Scotia, the legend of Melancholy Mountain tells a chilling tale known as Babes in the Woods. In this episode, we explore the haunting story of children lost to the wilderness—and the eerie energy that still lingers there today.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

6: The Tale of the Kluskap and the Three Sisters | Cape Chignecto Hiking Trail

Svea's solo 3 day hike of Cape Chignecto brings us to the story of the Three Sisters, a famous rock formation featuring 3 towering rock pillars coming out of the Bay of Fundy and the fascinating mi'kmaq legend behind how they came to be. Follow us on instagram! ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/footstepsandfolklore/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/footstepsandfolklore/]