Nik MonastereCarnivalCrimson rays over a blood-red sea. Waves brush the shore like lovers — they rise and fall, whisper and moan. Stars twinkle and fade like…Nov 7, 20221Nov 7, 20221
Nik MonasterePairings“Wine’s enhanced dining since its inception,” explained our guide. “The exact science behind food and wine pairings, however, is relatively…Aug 23, 2022Aug 23, 2022
Nik MonastereInchworm (El Capitan Creation Story)The National Parks changed my life. Working in Denali State Park during the 2018 season inspired me to travel, write, and live my life to…Jul 13, 2022Jul 13, 2022
Nik MonastereHarbingersThis story originally appeared on episode 447 of Tales to Terrify.Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
Nik MonastereDirty Odyssey (part 6)We were in front of a hotel in Ellis, Kansas and I was smoking a blunt with Jiji in her car. She was crying. “It’s all just so fucked…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Nik MonastereThe Great One (Mount Denali creation story)The centerpiece of the six-million acre Denali National Park, Mount Denali is the highest peak in North America. Part of the Alaskan…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
Nik MonastereFeast[This story first appeared on “Tales to Terrify” podcast episode #320]Jun 15, 20221Jun 15, 20221