Color Me Intrigued: Why Do Leaves Change Color Gemina Garland-Lewis|September 22, 2016 Ever ask yourself, "Why do leaves change color?" Well we have the answer. It comes down to pigments, weather, and tree species.
5 Under-the-Radar Hikes in the Upper Midwest’s National Park Units Mikah Meyer|September 14, 2016 Discover the top 5 backpacking trails in the Midwest's national park units. REI's expert guide will help you plan your next adventure.
Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks REI Staff|September 13, 2016 Check out the trailer for “Monumental: Skiing Our National Parks. We're proud to partner with Powder to take us into the heart of our country’s wild places.
The Cure for Wanderlust? Follow Your Dreams. Leslie Kehmeier|September 13, 2016 Chris Winter loves to travel the world and ride mountain bikes. So, he made that his career. The first time I met Chris, my husband and I...
5 Best Hikes to Waterfalls in National Parks Laura Bauer|September 9, 2016 We've rounded up some of the prettiest waterfall hikes in our national parks. Find the perfect waterfall hike in your local park at the REI Co-Op Journal!
These Podcasts Will Inspire You to Get Out into the Backcountry Abigail Wise|September 8, 2016 Read about the top backpacking podcasts that will inspire your next adventure! Check out our list of the best shows to listen to before hitting the backcountry.
REEL ROCK 11: Brette Shannon Davis|September 7, 2016 "Follow rising talent Brette Harrington on a global journey from her hometown granite in Squamish to the big wall proving ground of Yosemite...
Mileposts Episode 5: Calling Home REI Staff|August 31, 2016 Listen to the Mileposts episode Coming Home, brought to you by REI and The Dirt Bag Diaries. Travel with father and son through three of our National Parks.
Meet the Man Who’s Visiting All 400+ National Park Units REI Staff|August 23, 2016 "You don't have to be a 'type' to get outside and experience the world." Mikah Meyer was 19 when his father passed away from esophageal c...
8 Secret Hikes in National Parks Abigail Wise|August 22, 2016 Hand-picked by the people who know them the best Our National Park System manages more than 80 million acres of sparkling waterfalls, vir...
You’ve Never Seen the West like This Before Ben Matthews|August 18, 2016 A group of friends explores the wild Cirque of the Towers area in Wyoming's Wind River Range. After arriving at the Big Sandy Trailhead l...
3 Ways Rock Climbers Make the Crag a Better Place Corey Buhay|August 18, 2016 It’s easy for climbers and conservationists to butt heads, but the truth is, we’ve got a lot in common. Climbing ethics frequently revolv...