American Alpine Club: Small Businesses that Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands are Hurting Phil Powers and Mark Butler|January 11, 2019 The American Alpine Club explains how the partial government shutdown is impacting tourism-based economies and small businesses.
Administration Authorizes National Parks to Use Entrance Fees to Fund Operations During Government Shutdown Jenni Gritters|January 9, 2019 Some parks could begin using entrance fee funds in order to pay for maintenance during the partial government shutdown. But logistical questions remain.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|January 4, 2019 As the partial government shutdown nears the end of its second week, federal public lands remain mostly open despite a reduction in visitor services.
Visitor Dies After Injury in Yosemite National Park Amid Government Shutdown Michelle Flandreau|January 4, 2019 A visitor to California’s Yosemite National Park has died after a reported head injury sustained on Christmas Day, the National Park Service confirmed.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns—What You Need to Know Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 After 22 months in office, Interior Secretary Zinke recently announced his intention to resign at the end of the year.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Jerry Stritzke: Congress is so Close to Ensuring More People Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors Jerry Stritzke|December 7, 2018 REI's CEO says leadership, courage and opportunity exist in Congress today to pass a historic outdoor recreation legislation before this Congress ends.
Explore the National Parks for Free on These Days in 2019 Jenni Gritters|December 4, 2018 For five days in 2019, you'll be able to get into any national park in the United States, for free.
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.
REI: Closing on Black Friday for Good Jerry Stritzke|November 20, 2018 Through #OptOutside, we're embracing our collective potential to leave a positive mark that will pay off in the decades ahead, for future generations.
A New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Outdoor Access for Veterans REI Staff|November 16, 2018 The bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act would expand opportunities that allow veterans to access the outdoors for medical care.
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.
