Parks and picnics go hand-in-hand. It’s hard to top that classic combination of fresh air, good food and great company. Sometimes these grassy hangouts are meti...
Although Pikes Peak might be a little more well-known outside of Colorado because it inspired Katharine Lee Bates in 1893 to write “America the Beautiful,” Long...
Thru-hiking long-distance trails is an incredible way to test your mental and physical limits, as well as your ability to pack efficiently and effectively.
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OluKai paired three Hawaiians—an explorer, an artist, and an ocean lover – and three like-minded non-Hawaiians on creative and inspiring adventures in far-flung...
Group riding can be great for your motivation and can help improve your fitness. And of course, it’s also tons of fun.
That said, make sure you know basic gr...
In the spirit of REI, founded in 1938 by friends who loved the outdoors, evrgrn gear is crafted with durable materials so it's built to last—just like the memor...
I joined REI more than three years ago to make a difference in the way people perceive exercise.
It actually pains me to use the word “exercise” as it has ga...
REI started in the national parks seventy-six years ago when our founders banded together to obtain the specialty ice axes they needed to climb Mount Rainier.
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Can outdoor apparel be sustainable, affordable, and high-performance—all at once?
At REI, the answer is “yes.” With the launch of the new private-label REI C...
As part of its commitment to conserving and protecting the outdoor recreation spaces we love, REI uses a four-pronged strategy to reduce the impact of energy us...
Loving the outdoors means protecting the outdoors.
In 2014, REI invested $4.7 million to protect outdoor places, increase access and help people connect with...
At REI, “stewardship” is how we talk about sustainability. The word “steward” reminds us that we are taking care of something that came before us and will be su...
