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Fawn Sharp

In Search of Higher Ground

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  Ninety-three miles west of Seattle, Point Haynisisoos juts out from Washington’s...
Innovators: Tim Leatherman

Innovators: Tim Leatherman

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  Like microbreweries and chocolate shops, the Leatherman factory in Portland, Ore...
Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Best National Park Road Trips

Our national parks offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore extraordinary places, discover stories of history and culture, and help out. We’ve created a few...
Hikers on a trail

In Praise of Taking the Long Way

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  When I lived in Los Angeles, I developed the habit of exploring the city by foll...