The Treasure Hunt

About this episode

The episode explores the story of Forrest Fenn and his hidden treasure in the Rocky Mountains.

In 2010, a man named Forrest Fenn took a bronze box filled with treasure into the Rocky Mountains and hid it. He told one treasure hunter, “You just need to put the clues together and go get it.” Justin Posey’s book is called Beyond the Map’s Edge. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you’ll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus, you’ll get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal and other exclusive benefits. Learn more and sign up here. We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Julienne Alexander

Topics covered

• treasure hunting
• Forrest Fenn
• Rocky Mountains
• adventure

Keywords

• treasure
• clues
• Justin Posey
• Beyond the Map’s Edge

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Beyond the Map’s Edge

Books & works: The Treasure Hunt, Beyond the Map’s Edge, This is Love, This is Love, Criminal, Phoebe Reads a Mystery, Criminal

Places: the Rocky Mountains

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