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A brooding Longs Peak under grey clouds.

Best 14ers in Colorado

Hiking 14,000-foot peaks, or 14ers, takes on a special significance in Colorado. Reaching the summit isn’t simply a weekend endeavor, it’s a rite of passage for...
Illustrated drawings of camp monsters with text overlay that says Camp Monsters Podcast.

Introducing Camp Monsters

In this 8-part podcast series we'll gather around the campfire and try to scare each other with legends about some of America's favorite monsters. We’ll be trav...
Camper with pink coat on sits in orange Flexlite chair while two people filter water in the background.

Easy Seat

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  The Flexlite Air story begins with a problem: how to create a camp chair that weig...
Kayaker paddling in Illuissat, Greenland

The Shot I Still Think About

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  Four top outdoors photographers each share a treasured image that still resonates ...
Children gather around as teacher conducts lesson in a forest

School’s Out

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  On a rainy January day in Seattle, you’ll find most preschoolers tucked away in a ...
Chesapeake Bay’s Vanishing Island

Chesapeake Bay’s Vanishing Island

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  Tangier Island, Virginia, sits in a 30-mile breadth of the Chesapeake Bay, a dozen...
Recharging His Battery

Recharging His Battery

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  Ever since Walton Brush can remember, he’s been on a bike. After cutting his teeth...