How To Travel and Explore Thailand Jenni Gritters|November 21, 2018 Discover the best ways to travel and explore Thailand with REI. From stunning beaches to ancient temples, our guide has you covered. Start planning your adventure now!
Top Honeymoon Destinations for Adventurous Couples Patrick Hutchison|November 16, 2018 Marriage is one of life's greatest adventures. Celebrate your bond with one of these top 10 international honeymoon destinations.
How to Hike and Climb Kilimanjaro Michaela Trimble|October 31, 2018 Discover why you should climb Kilimanjaro, how to visit, tips for planning your trip and other top sites to check out in Kenya and Tanzania.
The 10 Best Gifts for Travel Lovers Diana Le|October 26, 2018 From an insulated coffee mug to packable down jackets for comfort and convenience, we’ve got a gift for the travel enthusiast on your list.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
The 9 Best Experience Gifts for Outdoorsy Types Susan Tanabe|October 12, 2018 Why gift another thing they'll outgrow or never use? Here are 10 experience gift ideas that no amount of tape and wrapping paper can contain.
How to Peep the Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Jonathan Olivier|September 27, 2018 Now is the time to hit the road in search of fall colors and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and this guide helps you plan your trip.
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing Monica Prelle|September 20, 2018 Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees. Recent studies show that it holds myriad benefits for humans.
Comparing the New GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver and White Cameras Yitka Winn|September 20, 2018 GoPro just announced the launch of its new HERO7 cameras, available September 30, and we’re here to help you understand the differences between them.
Could a Work-Travel Exchange Cure Your Wanderlust? Jonathan Olivier|September 10, 2018 By working for a host, you’ll get free room and board. And, in your off-time, you'll be free to explore the region like a local.
Why John Kircher Decided to Sell Washington’s Crystal Mountain Megan Michelson|September 7, 2018 Just one year after purchasing Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington from his family’s Boyne Resorts, John Kircher decided to sell his ski area to Alterra Mountain Company, now making Crystal an Ikon Pass destination. Here’s why he did it.
How Nordic Culture Has Influenced the Outdoors Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 Nordic countries— Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden—have long lived in tandem with their rugged landscapes, and that outdoor influence has slowly crept across the globe.