Op-Ed: Why Communities Need One-Time Emergency Park Funding Diane Regas|January 15, 2021 Local parks too often are deemed a privilege or luxury, when they should be a right. We’re calling on Congress to include a one-time $500 million investment in parks in future economic stimulus legislation.
Op-Ed: Why We Need Access to the Outdoors More Than Ever Corey Buhay|October 28, 2020 Amid the pandemic, one outdoorist, writer and REI member realizes just how vital nature is to her—and our country’s—healing.
Lindsay Bourgoine: Why I Vote Lindsay Bourgoine|September 9, 2020 I don’t want to be helpless in the face of catastrophic change. So, I will vote.
Rachel Lum: Why I Vote Rachel Lum|September 8, 2020 In the same way I carry a bag to pick up trash on trails, I vote to make my impact
Eric Artz: Why I Vote Eric Artz|September 8, 2020 Our elections are a moment to declare our values, to make a statement about our beliefs, and to shape this country’s future
Op-Ed: Reflections on Stonewall Rising – LGBTQ March for Black Lives Stephanie Merlo|July 7, 2020 Stephanie Merlo, Minority Veterans of America chapter leader, helped organize a recent LBGTQ+ march for Black lives and shares her reflections.
Op-Ed: Finding Nature and Each Other Richard Louv|April 1, 2020 Bestselling author Richard Louv, who coined the term "Nature Deficit Disorder," writes about having nature close, even when we're at home.
Op-Ed: What an Indoor Ski Area in a Mall in New Jersey Could Mean for Skiing Heather Hansman|February 27, 2020 Is Big Snow—the first indoor ski area in the U.S.—the ski hill of a dystopian future or a path to outdoor access?
Jeremy Jones: Facing Climate Change, I Have Hope for the Future Jeremy Jones|February 20, 2020 Professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, founder of Jones Snowboards and Protect Our Winters, is still hopeful about our climate future.
Representing the Outdoors: Representative Steve Stivers REI Staff|January 14, 2020 Representative Stivers (R-OH) speaks with Uncommon Path to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
Representing the Outdoors: Senator Joe Manchin REI Staff|January 14, 2020 Senator Manchin (D-WV) speaks with the Co-op Journal to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
