In Tennessee, Teenagers Are Taking On Trail Maintenance Jenni Gritters|September 11, 2019 The story behind how four high schoolers formed a first-ever work crew comprised entirely of women to tackle backlogged projects in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park this summer.
Meet the 2019 Women’s Fire Crew Cassidy Randall|August 27, 2019 Alaska is experiencing a big fire year. A unique group of women wildland firefighters aided in fighting the flames.
The Nature Conservancy Preserves Nearly 400 Square Miles of Appalachian Forest Graham Averill|July 30, 2019 A large land purchase made by The Nature Conservancy will protect a working forest that serves as a migration corridor for wildlife in the Appalachian Mountains.
This Initiative Is Helping to Offset Overuse on Colorado’s Highest Peaks Betsy Welch|May 24, 2019 According to the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, approximately 334,000 people hike to the top of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks each year. This is the story of how one initiative is using letter grades to help protect and conserve the summit routes.
REI Member Meeting 2019: Eric Artz Named New Co-op CEO REI Staff|May 6, 2019 REI leaders discussed the co-op's impact, the inspiration for the growth ahead and why fighting for life outdoors is more important than ever.
What The North Face’s Earth Day Petition Tells Us About Brands Taking a Stand Greg Dyer|April 22, 2019 The North Face wants Earth Day to become a national holiday. It's the latest example of how the relationship between businesses and consumers is changing.
The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park Cassidy Randall|March 13, 2019 Indiana Dunes recently became the country's newest national park—a conservation effort more than 100 years in the making.
Our Fight for Life Outdoors: Help us Decide Where to Invest in Your Community Greg Dyer|March 7, 2019 Through a new program, co-op members can help REI decide how to invest $1 million in local stewardship projects.
Jerry Stritzke: Our National Parks Need Our Help Jerry Stritzke|January 11, 2019 REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke shares what recreationists can do to support our national parks in the midst of the government shutdown.
After the Blaze, A Trail’s New Beginnings Julie Brown|December 19, 2018 In the aftermath of California’s wildfires, rebuilding trails becomes a community effort and for some, a chance to heal and to help.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
King County Parks Wants to Hear from You REI Staff|November 26, 2018 Do you live in King County, Washington? Or, have you visited King County parks? The parks department wants to hear from you! Share your ...
