The Athletes Who Brave the Cold for Winter Triathlons Amanda Loudin|February 11, 2019 These triathletes swap road bikes for fat bikes and swimsuits for skis to compete in multisport events year-round.
Why You Need to Go Glamping Elana Jacobs and Ethan Russell|January 2, 2019 Now is the perfect time to plan a glamping getaway. Here's why, with observations from a recent stay at Le Petite Cabine in Narrowsburg, New York.
10 Top Hikes in Connecticut Kristen Arendt|November 28, 2018 Whether you're looking for a quick, scenic outing or a longer, more challenging route, these 10 top hikes in Connecticut have something for everyone.
Force of Nature in New York City: REI’s Women’s Speaker Series Kristen Phillips|October 17, 2018 Last year, REI launched the Force of Nature initiative designed to elevate the conversation around women in the outdoors. One of the main co...
The Best Trail Runs in New Hampshire Kelsey Sipple|October 12, 2018 Looking for trail runs in New Hampshire? From rocky singletrack to mountain views, there’s no shortage of incredible routes—here are 10 of the best.
13 Public Lands You Might Have Missed Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 Instead of going to the parks everyone knows about this National Public Lands Day, why not hit some less-crowded gems?
Outdoor Art With a Purpose Mason Trumble|August 6, 2018 Sweat rolls down my forehead and into my eyes as I work to finish the final portion of my task. I am working in the hot, summer sun voluntee...
North Country Trail (NCT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Tick off seven states along the North Country Trail—the longest continuous trail in the National Trails System. At 4,600 miles in length, there is plenty to discover.
Potomac Heritage Trail REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Following a waterway that shaped our young nation’s history by serving as a westbound highway for goods from eastern settlements, the Potomac Heritage Trail travels for 1,100 miles through the tidal Potomac and upper Youghiogheny River basins. Discover history and scenic beauty by following the trail by foot or boat.
Appalachian Trail (AT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 One of America’s most iconic footpaths, the Appalachian Trail travels nearly 2,200 miles between Georgia and Maine. Each year thousands of people head north from the trail’s southern terminus in an attempt to hike the whole trail in one year, but only one-fourth of them finish the journey.
New England Trail (NET) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Discover the scenery and communities of the Northeast along 215 miles of the New England Trail. Following the Metacomet–Monadnock–Mattabesett Trail System, it is sometimes also called the Triple-M Trail.
6 New Trails You Need to Run Megan Michelson|July 6, 2018 Tired of running the same old trails? Start a list of destination trail-running locales—including newly built trails around the country and classic favorites—that you’ll visit one day, sooner or later.