It’s Time to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters Jacqueline Kehoe|November 16, 2022 More than 1,175 lakes comprise the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where countless generations have fished, canoe camped, hiked and chased waterfalls. Now, this national treasure needs our help to receive permanent federal protection.
Pass It On Zack Harold|November 2, 2022 A new program is helping family landowners keep forests healthy, protect biodiversity and care for natural spaces to recreate.
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.
Introducing: Reciprocity Project Season 1 Reciprocity Project|October 10, 2022 The films in the Reciprocity Project series share a diversity of Indigenous community, knowledge and culture in order to inspire action to heal the planet.
Two Years Later: How the Great American Outdoors Act Is Addressing Park Access Sarah Grothjan|October 7, 2022 The GAOA permanently funded a program that distributes $900 million annually to green spaces across the country, including national and local parks. Has it made a difference? Let’s take a look.
“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.
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.
Our Land REI Staff|September 19, 2022 A short documentary film introduces the Black environmentalists and residents who are fighting to protect Eagle Harbor, Maryland.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Leave No Trace Principles? REI Staff|September 14, 2022 How well do you know how to Leave No Trace? Take our quiz to find out—and learn more.
4 Natural Climate Solutions (And What We Can Do to Support Them) Lisa Stiffler|September 6, 2022 The outdoors provide solace and adventure, but they also have built-in tools to combat climate change. Learn more about how to support them.
Peace Peloton: Uplifting Black-Owned Businesses One Bike Ride at a Time Megan Burbank|June 2, 2022 Peace Peloton embraces the spirit of protest to support Black-owned businesses and make change, one bike ride at a time.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
