Mount Columbia Summit Trail – Becoming an Enjoyable 14er Ali Carr Troxell|September 2, 2015 The notoriously Mount Columbia, one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains, gets a facelift. Check out the work that is being done to make the climb enjoyable.
Coast to Crest Trail – Uniting the Trails in San Diego’s San Dieguito River Park Megan Michelson|August 31, 2015 Explore the 10-miles of the California's Coast to Crest Trail. Enjoy nature with hiking along the trail or observe the wildlife that makes this area home.
Preserving Hiking History: Restoring the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain Ali Carr Troxell|August 24, 2015 The original section of the Appalachian Trail in upstate New York gets a face-lift to accommodate millions of visitors and preserve Bear Mountain State Park.
Echoes at High Altitude: REI’s Second Climb for a Cause Benefits More than Charity Adam Setzer|August 24, 2015 REI employees go to new heights as they climb for a cause up one of the United States's tallest volcanoes. Three climbers share why they attempted to summit.
Join REI and Pitch In for National Public Lands Day 2015 Service Projects REI Staff|August 21, 2015 Public lands create space to recreate and spend time in the outdoors. Help REI and volunteers clean up these lands on National Public Lands Day.
Backbone of the Santa Monica Mountains Megan Michelson|August 21, 2015 At long last, Santa Monica’s Backbone Trail will see the completion of its last two missing links. Head on out and explore and connect with nature.
Enhancing Boston’s Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway Megan Michelson|August 19, 2015 The Appalachian Mountain Club is working to improve connectivity and accessibility on the 230-mile Bay Circuit Trail in eastern Massachusetts.
Women Entrepreneurs Crush OIWC ‘Pitchfest’ at Outdoor Retailer Laura Swapp|August 14, 2015 Outdoor Retailer 'Pitchfest' from women entrepreneurs was a success. Learn more about the finalists and winners that are innovating the outdoor industry.
Middle Fork Trail – Follow the Newly Paved Road Ali Carr Troxell|August 14, 2015 Washington agencies work to create a sustainable mecca of outdoor recreation as paved road widens access to Middle Fork Trail.
High School Mountain Bikers Volunteer for Trail Care REI Staff|July 16, 2015 An inspirational story of how teenagers give back to their community, so mountain bikers can enjoy more trails.
Four Ultimate National Park Road Trips REI Staff|July 11, 2015 Follow the suggested national park road trips or create your own. Either way, get out and explore these protected lands and sites.
Coon Creek to Bear River Trail System – 50 Miles and Counting Megan Michelson|July 3, 2015 A new trail system in Auburn, California, the aptly-named “Endurance Capital of the World,” will soon give runners and bikers 50 miles of continuous trail.
