REI Presents: Down With Adventure Shanti Hodges|April 8, 2019 Spending time outdoors has created a unique bond between Melody Buck Forsyth and Ruby, who was born with Down syndrome. Through their goal to visit all 62 national parks, the family hopes to inspire others.
Senators Press Interior Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt on Public Lands During Committee Hearing Julie Brown|March 29, 2019 This week, President Trump’s nominee for interior secretary testified before and answered questions from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Sens. Murkowski and Cantwell: The Significance of the Public Lands Package Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Maria Cantwell|March 27, 2019 Americans have a lot to celebrate in the sweeping public lands package the president signed into law in March, according to Sens. Murkowski and Cantwell.
Life on the Road, Kids in Tow Shanti Hodges|March 20, 2019 Many of us dream of selling our home and hitting the road. Meet five families who have done just that.
Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development Aer Parris|March 15, 2019 Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.
The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park Cassidy Randall|March 13, 2019 Indiana Dunes recently became the country's newest national park—a conservation effort more than 100 years in the making.
Landmark Public Lands Package Becomes Law REI Staff|March 12, 2019 The president signed into law a bill that secures protections for more than 2.5 million acres of public lands and more than 500 hundred miles of river.
Our Fight for Life Outdoors: Help us Decide Where to Invest in Your Community Greg Dyer|March 7, 2019 Through a new program, co-op members can help REI decide how to invest $1 million in local stewardship projects.
The Parks Saw More Than 300 Million Visits in 2018 Jenni Gritters|March 6, 2019 Can you guess which national park was most popular?
First Descents Helps Young Adults Impacted by Cancer Find Healing by Getting Outside Greg Dyer|March 4, 2019 Learn how First Descents, a Denver-based nonprofit, is providing life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer.
Public Lands Legislation Is One Step Closer to Becoming Law Julie Brown|February 26, 2019 Today, the House of Representatives approved a bill to protect millions of acres of public land. Among the more than 100 pieces of legislation bundled into the Natural Resources Management Act is a program that promotes childhood access to national parks.
Meet the (Likely) Next Interior Secretary: David Bernhardt Katie Boué|February 19, 2019 Here’s what you need to know about David Bernhardt, the role of Interior Secretary and how the outdoor industry is reacting.