Rewilding Chicago: Bringing the Outdoors Into the City Aer Parris|June 12, 2018 What happens when people start dreaming around an old industrial site? Apparently, one of the biggest bike parks in the country.
The Lowdown on California’s Proposition 68 Jessica Bernhard|May 17, 2018 On June 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion bond measure that would fund environmental and restoration initiatives, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects across the state. In addition, the proposal sets aside $1.3 billion for rehabilitating and creating state and local parks.
Explore How We Gave Back in 2017 REI Staff|May 4, 2018 REI Co-op invests in the future of the outdoors by giving back nearly 70 percent of our profits to the outdoor community.
How You Can Help Support Connecticut Trails Caitlin Goettler|April 17, 2018 Although Connecticut may be the fourth most urbanized state in the nation, it also boasts more than 825 miles of trail and ranks first in th...
Parks Lover Bette Wallace Leaves $1M to WA National Parks Jessica Bernhard|April 13, 2018 A recent $1 million gift from the estate of national parks lover Elizabeth “Bette” Ruth Wallace will help fund much-needed infrastructure updates in Washington’s Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
How to Have a More Eco-Conscious Camping Trip Aer Parris|March 27, 2018 Greener camping is not too much different than greener living—it just takes a desire to do better by the planet, with a little planning.
Leave No Trace in Action Gemina Garland-Lewis|March 23, 2018 The year is 2001. I am 15 years old and it is my first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. My mother stands next to me at Morning Glory...
Packing It Out 2017: Leave It Better REI Staff|October 25, 2017 Five months. 4,700 miles. 2,130 pounds of trash. On April 26, 2017, Seth Orme and Abby Taylor set out on a cross-country bike tour to pic...
Online Used Gear Beta Gets More Gear to More People Vik Sahney|October 9, 2017 For the first time ever, you can shop for lightly used outdoor gear and clothing on REI.com. Learn more about the new REI Co-op Used Gear Beta.
How Sustainability Standards Are Changing the Face of Gear—and the Planet Michelle Flandreau|September 29, 2017 Learn how outdoor brands are integrating sustainability into their gear and clothing, and helping move the industry forward.
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.
REI Announces Force of Nature Fund Recipients Aer Parris|August 23, 2017 Through our Force of Nature Fund, we’re supporting more than two dozen organizations creating opportunities for women and girls in the outdoors. Meet them.
