Life on the Road, Kids in Tow Shanti Hodges|March 20, 2019 Many of us dream of selling our home and hitting the road. Meet five families who have done just that.
Costa Rica Adventure Travel Guide Susan B. Barnes|March 15, 2019 Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fueled adventure, or good-old rest and relaxation, Costa Rica does not disappoint. Find an adventure at REI Co-Op Journal!
Landmark Public Lands Package Becomes Law REI Staff|March 12, 2019 The president signed into law a bill that secures protections for more than 2.5 million acres of public lands and more than 500 hundred miles of river.
Public Lands Legislation Is One Step Closer to Becoming Law Julie Brown|February 26, 2019 Today, the House of Representatives approved a bill to protect millions of acres of public land. Among the more than 100 pieces of legislation bundled into the Natural Resources Management Act is a program that promotes childhood access to national parks.
Croatia Adventure Travel Guide Alex Crevar|February 15, 2019 As one of Europe’s top adventure destinations, Croatia provides an unexpected experience of a lifetime. Learn about traveling to Croatia at the REI Co-Op Journal.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Public Lands and Waterways Julie Brown|February 12, 2019 Today was a good day for public lands in the United States.
‘I love it and I have passion for it’: Federal Employees On Returning to Work Jenni Gritters|January 28, 2019 After the 35-day shutdown, which left some 800,000 federal employees furloughed or required to work without pay, these employees celebrate a return to something akin to business as usual.
President Trump Announces Temporary Deal to Reopen Government Michelle Flandreau|January 25, 2019 On Jan. 25, President Trump announced a short-term deal to end the longest partial government shutdown in the country's history.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
‘This is so hard on the small communities’: The Shutdown’s Economic Toll Jenni Gritters|January 12, 2019 As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, rural communities like Ashford, WA, near Mount Rainier National Park, are feeling the economic impact.
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.
Jerry Stritzke: Our National Parks Need Our Help Jerry Stritzke|January 11, 2019 REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke shares what recreationists can do to support our national parks in the midst of the government shutdown.
