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Hikers on a trail

In Praise of Taking the Long Way

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  When I lived in Los Angeles, I developed the habit of exploring the city by foll...
Singer-songwriter Connie Lim

This Land Is MILCK’s Land

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  Singer-songwriter Connie Lim, who performs as MILCK, became a leader of the Wome...
White Sands National Park

Photo Essay: Greetings from America

A version of this story appeared in the summer 2020 issue of Uncommon Path.  Using memories from her childhood summer road trips as a narrative spine, photog...
The National Parks’ New Normal

The National Parks’ New Normal

Editor’s note: Check our store locator to see the current status of your local REI. (More on our reopening approach.) Visit this FAQ for current details about o...
Your Favorite Outdoor Stories

Your Favorite Outdoor Stories

How did 23 friends become 19 million members? To celebrate 82 years of the co-op, we asked our community to tell us their favorite outdoor stories. More than 10...
Mini Monster: The Brooklyn Beast

Mini Monster: The Brooklyn Beast

Transcript This month, we’re doing something a bit different. Our friends over at West Elm—you know, the ones with all the great furniture and home decor—rea...