Wild Ideas Worth Living: Rue Mapp Shelby Stanger|September 26, 2018 Transcript Rue Mapp is a true force of nature. The activist, nature-lover and mom of three founded Outdoor Afro as a blog in 2009 and has...
West Ridge Nature Preserve: A Hidden Oasis at One of Chicago’s Busiest Intersections Seth Putnam|September 21, 2018 There are precious few places in Chicago where you can truly lose yourself in green space. West Ridge Nature Preserve is one of them.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
The App That Helps Runners Who Are Visually Impaired Find Their Way Megan Michelson|September 18, 2018 Craig Slagel was a runner with a bad sense of direction who created a running app with turn-by-turn audio navigation to prevent him from getting lost. He had no idea who the app would benefit the most: runners who are visually impaired.
How Vela’s Perspective, Experience Could Benefit Our National Parks Jenni Gritters|September 12, 2018 On August 31, 2018, President Donald Trump named Raymond David Vela as his pick as the 19th director of the National Park Service (NPS).
13 Public Lands You Might Have Missed Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 Instead of going to the parks everyone knows about this National Public Lands Day, why not hit some less-crowded gems?
Your Guide to Understanding Public Lands Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 In the last few years, the term “public lands” has been spoken about with increasing regularity. But what exactly are public lands?
Emelie Forsberg’s Climb to the Top Morgan Tilton|September 6, 2018 The decorated Swedish runner talks about sustainable farming, injury recovery, the benefits of yoga and equal pay for women.
Here’s How You Can Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 In one month, a 54-year-old bipartisan program that helps conserve our public lands will expire, unless Congress takes action.
Here’s How the Popular Itusi Trail is Getting an Overhaul Graham Averill|August 31, 2018 Learn the exciting changes coming to the popular Itusi Trail! Read about the overhaul and get ready to hit the trails with REI's latest blog post.
One Writer’s Quest to Introduce Kids to Our National Parks Hilary Oliver|August 29, 2018 A look at Kate Siber's book, National Parks of the U.S.A., which is fiilled with facts about the national parks—from Death Valley to the Virgin Islands.
These 6 Women Are Getting More Women Into Trail Running Jess Daddio|August 23, 2018 More women are getting into trail running. And these six industry leaders might just be part of the reason why.
