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An illustration of Tahoe Tessie with text overlay that says Tahoe Tessie and Camp Monsters Podcast.

The Tale of Tahoe Tessie

Transcript When you go to Lake Tahoe, chances are you’ll see Tahoe Tessie. She’s a sea monster and a minor mascot for the area—pasted on the sides of buses, ...
Campworthy guest host eating teriyaki beef stir fry

Campworthy: Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry

Recipe: Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Submitted by: Brandon Hometown: Thornton, CO What do you love about this recipe? Fast recipe, uses little fuel, easy prep if...
Kayaking in North Alabama

Kayaking in North Alabama

Alabama has a lot going for it: amazing barbecue sauce, scores of hiking trails, a college football dynasty, a place in the space race and more water than most ...
The Legend of the Batsquatch

The Legend of the Batsquatch

Transcript After the blast of Mount Saint Helens in 1980, the area around the mountain was filled with ash and silence. And then something began to appear in...
Alaska's Denali

Highs and Lows

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  Reaching the high point in every state makes you a legend. Some states are easier ...
For Those About to Rock

For Those About to Rock

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path. This article was updated April 20, 2021. Just starting out rock climbing at the gym or...
Outdoor Drinkware

Liquid Assets

A version of this story appeared in the fall 2019 issue of Uncommon Path.  Every outdoor get-together is better with a drink in hand, so here’s our favorite ...