Founder Spotlight: Martha Y Díaz, Itacate Foods REI Staff|October 4, 2022 Martha Díaz founded the Latin backpacking meal company Itacate Foods to create a sense of belonging, empowerment and healing in the outdoors.
Our National Parks: How Accessible Are They? Sarah Grothjan|September 21, 2022 The national parks are more accessible than in years past, but some say they're still not accessible enough. Advocates, trail users and park officials weigh in on what's working—and what could be better.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Leave No Trace Principles? REI Staff|September 14, 2022 How well do you know how to Leave No Trace? Take our quiz to find out—and learn more.
We Are Nature with Rue Mapp Shelby Stanger|September 13, 2022 Rue Mapp spent her youth swimming in creeks and playing on her family’s ranch in California. As she got older, Rue explored new ways to get outside and enjoy nature, but she didn’t see many other Black people in the outdoor spaces she loved. As a response, Rue started Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature.
Made Together: Outdoor Afro + REI Co-op Candace Dantes|September 13, 2022 Outdoor Afro Inc. and REI Co-op co-created a clothing collection that unlocks the nature in all of us. Vibrant and colorful. Durable and functional. Made together just for you.
Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors Margot Bigg|August 23, 2022 More fires equal more smoke—and what does that mean for outdoor recreation? Read more about staying safe outside in smoky conditions.
Epic Camping Fails Aer Parris|August 16, 2022 We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s part of the journey. We've collected funny camping fails so you might feel better about your own oops moments.
Best Places to See Stars Matt Wastradowski|August 11, 2022 Little light pollution and panoramic views make these some of the best places to see stars in the U.S.
Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains Madelyne Rose|July 31, 2022 Camping within the Smokies is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the park. Check out our local expert's favorite sites.
Find Your Next Adventure with Hipcamp Sarah Grothjan|June 21, 2022 Find your next outdoor adventure with REI and Hipcamp. Find the perfect campsite and explore the great outdoors. Read more on the REI journal
Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Cast Iron Skillet Lily Krass Ritter|June 10, 2022 Without fail, when pondering the next recipe to try, I always turn to my 12-Inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. Whether it’s frying up a round of home-prepped mushroom potstickers, pouring out batter for banana chocolate chip pancakes, searing elk burgers or stirring together a heaping pan of spicy pork sesame noodles, it’s the ultimate skillet for plein air cooking.
