Can Hiking Help Heal Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out Suzanne O’Brien|October 25, 2022 A University of Washington study aims to test the benefits of wilderness hiking among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Our Favorite Adventure Destinations Aer Parris|September 30, 2019 REI's travel experts reveal the best hidden gems in some of the world's most iconic locales.
What a Changing Climate Means for Climbers on Mount Rainier Hilary Oliver|September 18, 2019 With receding glaciers and changing ice pack on Mount Rainier, the climbing is changing, too. Experts weigh in on what climbers can expect in the future.
School’s Out Olivia Dwyer|September 12, 2019 There are more than 400 outdoor preschools in the U.S. designed to create a closer connection between children and nature. But are the programs simply a trend for green parents, or a lasting model for early-childhood education?
Researchers Studying Endangered Pacific Northwest Orcas Feel Their Absence Phuong Le|July 22, 2019 The southern resident orcas have been late to return to their home waters in Washington's Salish Sea. Researchers grapple with why, and what the whales' absence reveals about the state of the ecosystem.
Second Phase of Mountain Goat Removal Project Underway Anna Callaghan|July 15, 2019 The second phase of a plan to remove all the mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula begins this month. Here's what recreationists need to know.
San Juan Islands Adventure Travel Guide Jenni Gritters|March 19, 2019 Incredible scenery, funky villages, wildlife viewing, and world-class kayaking and biking —adventure awaits in the San Juans. Learn more at REI Co-Op Journal!
First Descents Helps Young Adults Impacted by Cancer Find Healing by Getting Outside Greg Dyer|March 4, 2019 Learn how First Descents, a Denver-based nonprofit, is providing life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer.
Top Picks For Winter Camping in Washington Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 If you’re looking for a night under the stars in Washington State no matter the temperature, try these 10 fall and winter camping destinations.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
Hike the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge Matt Wastradowski|October 10, 2017 If you need your Gorge fix while fire restoration work continues in Oregon, there's good news: The Washington side of the Gorge remains mostly unscathed.
A Cartographer’s Hiking Bucket List Jeremy Goldsmith|October 14, 2016 Because the best person to pick your next favorite trail is the one who maps them for a living Growing up in Los Angeles, my family and I...
