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We believe that a life outdoors is a life well lived and that we all could use a break from everyday life. We suggest getting outdoors, but if you can't in this...
Did you know U.S. military Veterans and Gold Star families can get a free lifetime pass to access America’s public lands?
The America the Beautiful Military ...
For those who have served in our nation’s military on land, by water or in the air, time spent in nature can be particularly meaningful. For some, being outside...
With the right gear, like layers and lights, chilly runs can go from dreadful to delightful. Plus, crisp air and the crunch of fallen leaves or fresh snow under...
In 2015, REI Co-op closed its stores on Black Friday for the first time, giving its employees the day off to #OptOutside and encouraging others around the count...
Like a first love, my first gear purchase is etched in my memory: a Gregory J28 pack. I bought it in 2014 in preparation for my inaugural backpacking trip—a mul...
When was the moment you recognized the greatness of the cosmos? Were you a kid at camp for the first time, looking up at a sky full of stars? Were you an adult,...
Imagine you could ask anyone for advice on the best sleeping pad or carabiner to take on your adventures. How about someone who leads outdoor skill classes and ...
Editor's note: A previous version of this article was authored by contributor David Zook.
Running is all about listening. To your body, to good sense and, of...
There's nothing like looking out at a spectacular sunset from a ridgeline or leaving your worries behind as you trek through a thicket of trees. Many of our mos...
Spring is the season of daffodils and bird migration—and marks the arrival of new books, where David Henkes, the buyer for books, maps and government passes, fa...
Award-winning nonprofit Ghetto Film School (GFS) and REI Co-op Studios created the “Inside/Outside” mentorship and incubator program to help three filmmakers as...
