The Dark Outdoors podcast has been named Best Outdoors Podcast for the second consecutive year at the Texas Outdoor Writers Association Excellence in Craft Awards, held in Rockport, Texas.
The recognition reflects Dark Outdoors’ place among a strong group of established outdoor media voices.
Hosted by Chester Moore, Dark Outdoors explores the darker side of the outdoors—blending true crime, animal attacks, and terrifying unsolved mysteries. The podcast focuses on real-world stories, from violent incidents and missing persons cases to unsettling encounters in remote environments.
This marks the second year in a row the podcast has taken top honors in its category.
Looking ahead, Dark Outdoors is set to expand in 2026, with more episodes planned than in previous years and continued growth of the blog at DarkOutdoors.com. New programs and formats are also in development, with the goal of telling more stories and reaching a wider audience.
Moore said he appreciates the recognition and is looking forward to what’s next:
“I’m very grateful to be recognized again by TOWA and to be included among so many talented outdoor communicators. Dark Outdoors is something I care a lot about, and we’re looking forward to doing more with it in 2026.”
With an expanding lineup of content and a focus on stories that often go untold, Dark Outdoors continues to build momentum heading into the coming year.
Creator and host Chester Moore also won for four other categories including best video for his Gulf Great White Sharks Return of An Icon as well as the website www.gulfgreatwhites.com.
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