5 Under-the-Radar Hikes in the Upper Midwest’s National Park Units Mikah Meyer|September 14, 2016 Discover the top 5 backpacking trails in the Midwest's national park units. REI's expert guide will help you plan your next adventure.
5 Best Hikes to Waterfalls in National Parks Laura Bauer|September 9, 2016 We've rounded up some of the prettiest waterfall hikes in our national parks. Find the perfect waterfall hike in your local park at the REI Co-Op Journal!
Midwest Mega-Trail: Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail Joseph Concannon|August 11, 2016 The Ice Age National Scenic Trail (IAT) is one of very few endurance backpacking opportunities in our nation’s middle. Learn more about the trail.
How One Runner Explores Utah’s Hidden Wilderness Tim Shisler|August 10, 2016 And one good reason to always hit the trail in the morning (no excuses!) Tomsen Reed is an outdoor guy. Living in Utah, he hikes, skis, a...
How One Father Uses Hiking to Inspire His Kids to Love the Outdoors Tim Shisler|August 9, 2016 Start 'em young, listen to what they want to do, and remember that it's OK if it's still a work in progress. On the southern tip of Lake ...
Arches National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|August 4, 2016 This list for a backpacking trip in Arches National Park includes some environment-specific options for the park’s desert backcountry and other tips.
Appalachian Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|June 4, 2016 America’s first long-distance trail has long captured the imagination of adventurers. If wanderlust has gotten the better of you, we can help you prepare.
Continental Divide Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|May 4, 2016 On the CDT you'll see a fair share of ultralighters. But many hikers err on the side of sturdier gear because of severe weather and remote, rugged terrain.
Bike Commuting through Chicago’s Neighborhoods with Novara Christian Oittinen|April 25, 2016 It's hard to be a year-long bike commuter with such weather swings. REI employee, Elliot, shares his Chicago bike commute on a Novara bike.
REI Building Community Relief Center After Nepal Earthquake Catherine Sweeney|April 15, 2016 After the 2015 Nepal earthquake, REI and its members have helped Nepal. Now in the works: the first disaster relief center in Everest’s gateway community.
Olympic National Park Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|April 4, 2016 This list will help you prepare for your backpacking trip in Olympic National Park. Included in this list are the Ten Essentials and park-specific gear.
John Muir Trail Backpacking Packing List REI Staff|March 4, 2016 The JMT is relatively short by thru-trail standards; its route from Yosemite Valley to Mt Whitney covers some of the most spectacular parts of the PCT.
