The Wilderness Society: Speak Up to Protect Your Favorite Outdoor Places Jonathan Asher|November 27, 2018 Jonathan Asher, co-chair of the LWCF Coalition, explains why it’s crucial that lawmakers work together to reauthorize and permanently fund LWCF.
Imagining a Greener Future Aer Parris|November 14, 2018 Richard Louv has reported on the connection between family, community and nature for decades. As he looks into the future, he is hopeful.
New Analysis Reveals Top 50 Cities for Access to the Outdoors Caitlin Moran|November 13, 2018 REI and the Trust for Public Land analyzed the top U.S. cities by access to green space. Find out which cities made the list.
Community Stories: Akuna Hikes REI Staff|November 12, 2018 The new short film, “Akuna Hikes,” produced by Stept Studios and presented by Merrell, follows veteran Will Robinson’s journey to healing through hiking.
Guide to Rocky Fork State Park Graham Averill|November 7, 2018 Spend some time poking around and you’ll find towering cliffs, deep swimming holes and expansive views at Rocky Fork State Park in Tennessee.
Green(er) This Year: REI is Minimizing Impact With the Products it Makes Aer Parris|November 7, 2018 The co-op's goal: to transition all of the fabrics and trims in REI Co-op brand gear and apparel to be 100 percent bluesign® certified by 2018.
Is the John Muir Trail Being Loved to Death? Sam Morse|November 5, 2018 A new nonprofit foundation, with help from a new Teton Gravity Research film starring Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, set out to protect California’s historic 211-mile John Muir Trail, which is at risk of degradation due to overuse.
10 Top Hikes in Colorado Kristen Arendt|October 30, 2018 Check out these 10 popular hikes to explore some of the best scenic trails that Colorado has to offer.
2018’s Best Gifts for Camping and Hiking Enthusiasts Logan Jenott|October 26, 2018 Dazzle the outdoor enthusiasts in your life with some of the best gift ideas to get them excited about their next camping or hiking adventure.
The Rescuer In Need of Saving Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 What happens when a highly trained search and rescue volunteer from the Tetons sees one too many accidents in the field? It sends him into an emotional spiral he says he could barely climb out of.
How Ada Hatch Helped Change the Field of Archaeology for Women Morgan Sjogren|October 22, 2018 A profile of Ada Hatch, 76, who spent the summer of 1962 working as one of the Southwest’s first woman archaeologists on the Glen Canyon Salvage Project.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
