Biking and Mining In Arizona’s Borderlands Jess Daddio|March 24, 2020 The border town of Patagonia, Arizona, exists at the intersection of two worlds: resource extraction and outdoor recreation. One Arizona couple is walking the fine line between, bringing a new 100-mile gravel race to the borderlands.
How to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Maren Horjus|January 8, 2020 Cross the Big Ditch like a pro with this do-it-all guide to route planning, campsites, permits, desert skills and more.
Sedona Outdoor Activities Guide Liz Dengler|November 19, 2019 From hiking trails through breathtaking scenery to mysterious vortexes, learn the best spots to visit in sun-filled Sedona at the REI Co-op Journal.
Our Favorite Adventure Destinations Aer Parris|September 30, 2019 REI's travel experts reveal the best hidden gems in some of the world's most iconic locales.
The Top Grand Canyon Waterfall Hikes Morgan Sjogren|June 27, 2019 With underground rivers that gush from its sheer cliff walls and cascades that plunge more than 100 feet in a single span, the world’s most famous chasm is also home to some of its most spectacular waterfalls. These are some of the best.
Top Things to Do in the Four Corners Morgan Tilton|April 30, 2019 From the four corners national monument to the Grand Canyon, the Southwestern Four Corners has tons to do. Learn more at REI Co-Op.
8 Best Hikes in the Grand Canyon Area Liz Dengler|February 28, 2019 From strolling along the rim of the canyon to venturing to its depths, these hikes are some of the best-rated in the Grand Canyon area.
The Growth of Women’s Fastest Known Times Amanda Loudin|February 22, 2019 When it comes to FKTs, women ultrarunners have announced they are here to stay.
How Ada Hatch Helped Change the Field of Archaeology for Women Morgan Sjogren|October 22, 2018 A profile of Ada Hatch, 76, who spent the summer of 1962 working as one of the Southwest’s first woman archaeologists on the Glen Canyon Salvage Project.
Arizona Trail (AZT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Hike, horseback ride, mountain bike or even snowshoe on the Arizona Trail from Mexico to the Arizona-Utah border. Established in 2009, this 800-mile trail is open to plenty of adventure.
Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Guide REI Staff|October 20, 2016 More than a mile deep, up to 10 miles wide and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most breathtaking wonders.