Uncommon Challenge: Go Backpacking Out Your Front Door Aer Parris|September 17, 2019 As long as you’re carrying your belongings on your back, does it matter where you go? Our writer heads out for a long walk without leaving Seattle to find out.
Easy Seat Aer Parris|September 12, 2019 What’s lighter, a pound of feathers or a revolutionary camp chair?
Why These Five Outdoor Lovers Embraced Remote Work Jenni Gritters|September 9, 2019 Among the reasons? A chance to chase a passion project, a quest for better work-life balance and freedom to work from, well, anywhere.
Elk Are Thriving Again in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Graham Averill|September 6, 2019 The Smoky Mountain Elk Fest planned for September 13–14 celebrates the comeback of a species after nearly 200 years.
Uncommon Challenge: Take a Cot Instead of a Pad Will McGough|September 4, 2019 Backpackers are hell-bent on finding the smallest, most packable mattresses, but what happens when one ultralight purist forgoes his burrito-size sleeping pad for a cot?
Campworthy: Fire Roasted Eggplant REI Staff|September 4, 2019 Campworthy hosts, Takiyah and Caela, try out a fire roasted eggplant recipe submitted by Scott from Seattle, WA.
Best Beach Camping Spots in California Jen Murphy|August 20, 2019 California has miles of coastline with ocean-front campsites perfect for any adventure. Learn our favorite beach campspots at the REI Co-Op Journal!
Our Favorite Festivals this Fall Aer Parris|August 9, 2019 Looking for your next festival? Whether you're getting the kids onto an adventure course or dancing your feet sore, we've got something for you.
How to Turn an Outdoor Passion Into a Career? For the Azulay Brothers, It Was an ‘Intentional Accident’ Emily Hopcian|August 8, 2019 The award-winning filmmakers share the details behind the 18,000-mile, 13-country trip that changed their lives, and how they earned the nickname "Cowboys of the Sea."
Bears Ears National Monument Management Draws Criticism As Court Battles Continue Mike Faulk|August 6, 2019 Concerned parties say the proposed land management plan delays or ignores aspects of conservation planning in favor of development, while proponents say it does plenty to conserve the reduced monument. Here's what you need to know.
State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
Poop Happens. What Happens Next? Aer Parris|July 22, 2019 Nearly everyone has to relieve themselves at some point in the outdoors. But did you know that some people have the job of removing that human waste?
