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As the days get shorter and we welcome back the rain with open arms and zipped jackets, we smile while reflecting on another great summer spent outdoors!
We’...
It’s in the air already–the subtle changing of the seasons. Last weekend we asked our Instagram community to get out and capture the early signs of fall.
We ...
A Q&A with Andy Wacker
Andy Wacker made his debut to the world of ultra trail running with a bang, winning the USATF 50k Trail Championships and setting ...
Few things are as refreshing as a cold lake on a hot day. Last weekend we asked our Instagram community to share some of their favorite lake day moments.
Our...
The importance of voting is clear. But for some, it’s not as simple as mailing in a ballot or driving to the polls. Language barriers, work constraints, family ...
In the U.S. 2016 general election, about 40% of eligible voters didn’t cast a ballot. Among the most-cited reasons for not voting were disliking the candidates ...
This article will be updated in the coming weeks as additional voting guides become available.
We know there’s a lot of information to sift through as you ge...
Actor Nick Offerman appears in the new film “A Walk in the Woods,” based on the best-selling book by Bill Bryson, as none other than an REI employee helping the...
There is a tangible feeling that you have as you finish tying the laces on your hiking boots and take your first steps down the trail.
Maybe it’s the smell o...
If you love recreation time in the outdoors, you’ve got upcoming opportunities to help clean up favorite hiking trails and special places.
On September 26, 2...
This is the story of four high school "student athletes" who wanted to give back to their favorite trails for their senior project.
They invited the Subaru-I...
We’re not just a business—we’re a co-op that’s owned by our members. And we’re always looking for ways to build connections and community.
To bring the REI e...
