The Top 5 Trails in the Virgin Islands’ National Park and Monuments Mikah Meyer|January 27, 2017 Discover the top 5 hiking trails in Virgin Island National Parks and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean. Plan your adventure now with REI.
5 Wilderness Hygiene Tips for Feeling Fresh in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|January 26, 2017 Stay fresh on your next backpacking trip with these wilderness hygiene tips, including the best backpacking underwear. Read more on REI's blog.
PCT Gear List: What I Brought But Didn’t Need Aer Parris|January 25, 2017 After months of meticulous research, weighing my bag, editing, and weighing it again, I still managed to fail at Pacific Crest Trail packing.
7 Tips to Make Your First Hike Successful Carlos and Grace Luna|January 24, 2017 We are Carlos and Grace Luna. We’ve picked up a few hiking pro tips along the way. Here are seven tips for your first hike.
Designers Use Park-Inspired Art to Give Back to the Community Matt Wastradowski|January 23, 2017 A pair of artists pays tribute to Oregon parks with a patch collection. It didn’t take long for Kevin Fitzgerald to fall in love with Ore...
How to Photograph Slot Canyons Backpacker Magazine|January 19, 2017 Learn the secrets of slot canyon photography with REI's expert tips. Capture stunning images and create unforgettable memories. Read more now!
5 Ways to Enjoy the Newly-Expanded Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Matt Wastradowski|January 17, 2017 The southern Oregon monument nearly doubles in size. In 2011, a group of 15 scientists came forward with their fears around the fate of t...
Hiking: Becoming an Outdoor Family Matt & Agnes Hage|January 15, 2017 Matt and Agnes slowed their pace when finding out they were expecting and now are excited to start and continue their outdoor family lifestyle.
Snowshoeing: One Woman’s Quest for Winter Adventure Jaclyn Ruckle|January 15, 2017 Not letting a physical condition hold her back, this mountain lady fell in love with winter adventures through snowshoeing.
Want to Experience the Adventure of True Wilderness? Head to Canyonlands. Mitch Stubbs|January 5, 2017 In the spirit of documenting and preserving the beauty of America’s most remote canyons, one writer set out on a 14-day hiking and river adv...
Top Trails and Ales in New York’s Hudson Valley Lisa Wood Shapiro|January 3, 2017 3 craft breweries. 7 gorgeous hikes. The Hudson Valley has over a dozen state parks, the Shawangunk Ridge, and Scenic Hudson’s vast netwo...
#OptOutside Every Single Day REI Staff|December 29, 2016 This year REI invited the nation to #OptOutside on Black Friday. One REI employee took the notion a step further: deciding to opt outside for 33+ days.
