Maybe the reason why we can't see any folklore legends or cryptids is because they can all sense when someone is doing an Instagram live? This week, Alex tackles the folklore legend around the Dark Watchers. These unknown, shadow-like beings reportedly are perched in the Santa Lucia Range and Big Sur areas - but are they simply protecting the land? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you.

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