Outdoor Op Ed: What Is Environmental Racism, and What Can We Do about It? Mike Brown|November 9, 2022 Mike Brown explores both the personal and historical impact of environmental racism, along with a call to action and ideas of what the outdoor community can do to address the inequality that still exists today.
Can Hiking Help Heal Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out Suzanne O’Brien|October 25, 2022 A University of Washington study aims to test the benefits of wilderness hiking among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nature as a Healer: Excerpt from Rue Mapp’s ‘Nature Swagger’ Rue Mapp|October 21, 2022 'Nature Swagger,' a collection of stories and photos from Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in the outdoors.
Introducing: Evelynn Escobar and Hike Clerb REI Staff|October 17, 2022 This intersectional women's outdoors group aims to get more Black, Indigenous and women of color outside to enjoy, reconnect with and find healing in nature.
La Nueva Frontera: Latino Organizations Are Bridging the Nature Gap Michelle Threadgould|October 11, 2022 Grassroots, Latino-led organizations are expanding the stories we tell about Latinos in conservation and how Latinos in the U.S. experience the outdoors.
Bridging the Continental Divide with Teresa Martinez Shelby Stanger|October 11, 2022 Teresa Martinez has spent the last 30 years working on some of the longest and most well-known trails across the country. Her latest project is to connect the Continental Divide Trail so that thru-hikers can follow the 1,200 mile path from the Mexico/New Mexico border to Montana and Canada without having to walk on city streets and highways.
“We Are All on Native Land” Christina Montoya Fiedler|October 7, 2022 In the U.S.A., we are all on Native land—and it's important to learn how how to honor Indigenous communities by recreating mindfully. Here's how to start.
Let’s Talk Underwear for Hiking Josette Deschambeault|October 5, 2022 What’s underneath is just as important as the outer layers. Find the right pair for hiking and other activities.
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.
Best Waterfall Hikes Near Atlanta Sheeka Sanahori|September 23, 2022 A local’s guide to can't-miss waterfall hikes in metro Atlanta and its surrounding areas.
Best Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville Madelyne Rose|September 23, 2022 A local’s guide to can’t-miss waterfalls in the areas surrounding Asheville, North Carolina.
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.
