5 Historic Hikes to Celebrate Public Lands Day Matt Wastradowski|September 27, 2017 Whether hiking in the shadow of Devils Tower or following a stretch of one of the world’s longest footpaths, the best way to celebrate is by...
The Nature Fix: Our Public Lands Florence Williams|September 21, 2017 In the sixth installment of The Nature Fix, Florence Williams explores the impact of public lands on our mental well-being.
How You Too Can Help Protect Rivers in Our National Forests Ann Bieri|August 18, 2017 Cold, clear and undammed, the stunning Chattooga River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Learn how you can protect it.
REI and more than 350 Outdoor Industry CEOs Defend National Monuments REI Staff|August 17, 2017 Read the letter that more than 350 outdoor industry CEOs, including REI Co-op CEO Jerry Stritzke, submitted to Secretary of Zinke.
Caroline Gleich’s Tips on Supporting the Causes that Matter Most Caroline Gleich|August 9, 2017 It can seem overwhelming to get involved and support a cause. Professional ski mountaineer and environmental activist Caroline Gleich shares her motivation.
How You Too Can Help Restore Prairies in Our National Forests Ann Bieri|July 20, 2017 Picture the rolling Midwest prairie: sweeping expanses of verdant grassland, intermittent wetlands and creeks, a herd of bison grazing peace...
How You Too Can Help Restore Peaks in Our National Forests Ann Bieri|July 5, 2017 Quandary Peak is one of the most popular of Colorado’s 54 “fourteeners,” peaks 14,000 feet or higher in elevation. Thanks to easy access fro...
National Monuments: Play, Love, Protect REI Staff|June 30, 2017 What four at-risk areas mean to those who love them most Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed. The na...
Bears Ears: Run to the Sunrise Morgan Sjogren|June 16, 2017 One runner’s search for adventure and a fresh start in our newest—and now at-risk—national monument I’m shivering in the back of my yello...
How You Too Can Help Restore Trails in Our National Forests Ann Bieri|June 15, 2017 Just north of Truckee, California, the Commemorative Emigrant Trail running along Alder Creek is a recreational gem. That wasn’t the case fo...
This Plastic Is Good for the Woods: Support National Forests and Grasslands Logan Jenott|June 15, 2017 The REI Co-op World Mastercard supports our public lands. With this piece of plastic, you can make a big impact on America’s national forests and grasslands.
What You Should Know About the National Monuments Review REI Staff|June 9, 2017 Editor’s note updated July 10, 2017: The public comment period has closed. You’ve probably heard more about national monuments in the pas...