One Writer’s Quest to Introduce Kids to Our National Parks Hilary Oliver|August 29, 2018 A look at Kate Siber's book, National Parks of the U.S.A., which is fiilled with facts about the national parks—from Death Valley to the Virgin Islands.
What the Removal of Mountain Goats from the Olympics Tells Us About Wildlife in National Parks Gemina Garland-Lewis|August 21, 2018 After roaming Washington's Olympic Peninsula for nearly 100 years, mountain goats will soon be transferred and relocated to the North and Central Cascades.
Wildfire in Glacier National Park Prompts Closures, Evacuations Michelle Flandreau|August 14, 2018 Montana’s Glacier National Park is the latest national park to be impacted by wildfires this summer, including the Howe Ridge Fire.
As California Wildfires Rage, Recreation Is Put On Hold Julie Brown|August 10, 2018 With 14 wildfires burning across California authorities have shut down huge swaths of public land. Part of Yosemite National Park is closed indefinitely.
Montana’s East Rosebud Creek Named New Wild and Scenic River Aer Parris|August 7, 2018 Stunning scenery, great trout fishing, pulse-quickening whitewater rafting and waterside recreation like hiking and climbing make Montana’s East Rosebud Creek stand out. On August 2, 20 miles of the waterway became the nation’s newest wild and scenic river.
Natchez Trace Trail REI Staff|August 3, 2018 The Natchez Trace Trail follows the footsteps of some of earliest inhabitants of North America. Discover history in motion with 70 miles of trail and 444 miles of paved parkway—part of the broader Natchez Trace area.
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.
Florida Trail REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Wander from the Big Cypress National Preserve in southern Florida to the Gulf Islands National Seashore on the Florida Panhandle. The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail allows you to experience the state in a unique way.
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.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Spanning 2,650 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico to the border with Canada, this trail ranges from burning desert to often-snowy alpine terrain. Already popular, the Pacific Crest Trail gained even more hikers with the 2012 release of the memoir Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
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.
