What’s In My Pack with Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins REI Staff|February 1, 2023 We take a peek into what the founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins brings along for a family picnic on the beach.
Maybe It’s Time We Gave Up the Campfire Ryan Wichelns|January 30, 2023 As fire bans and the risks associated with campfires steadily increase, is it time to rethink the campfire as a staple of a night in the woods?
What’s In My Pack with Emily Ford Emily Ford|January 11, 2023 We peek into what long-distance hiker Emily Ford brings along on winter expeditions. She and her Alaskan husky, Diggins, have completed thru-hikes during the coldest months of the year, including the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin.
Camping In the Desert? Don’t Bust the Crust. Ula Chrobak|December 4, 2022 What to know about the essential yet fragile soil ecosystems called “biocrusts,” and how to protect them.
Camping in Stone Mountain Sheeka Sanahori|November 29, 2022 Discover a new side to Georgia’s most popular tourist attraction. Check out this local’s camping guide to historic Stone Mountain Park.
It’s Time to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters Jacqueline Kehoe|November 16, 2022 More than 1,175 lakes comprise the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where countless generations have fished, canoe camped, hiked and chased waterfalls. Now, this national treasure needs our help to receive permanent federal protection.
Cumberland Island Camping and History Guide Sheeka Sanahori|November 16, 2022 Come visit Georgia’s hidden wetland, perfect for your next hiking and camping adventure.
Camping in South Carolina Madelyne Rose|November 16, 2022 From the charming Lowcountry to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina offers a variety of unique camping destinations.
Outdoor Op Ed: What Is Environmental Racism, and What Can We Do about It? Mike Brown|November 9, 2022 Mike Brown explores both the personal and historical impact of environmental racism, along with a call to action and ideas of what the outdoor community can do to address the inequality that still exists today.
Nature as a Healer: Excerpt from Rue Mapp’s ‘Nature Swagger’ Rue Mapp|October 21, 2022 'Nature Swagger,' a collection of stories and photos from Outdoor Afro founder and CEO Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in the outdoors.
“We Are All on Native Land” Christina Montoya Fiedler|October 7, 2022 In the U.S.A., we are all on Native land—and it's important to learn how how to honor Indigenous communities by recreating mindfully. Here's how to start.
Founder Spotlight: Martha Y Díaz, Itacate Foods REI Staff|October 4, 2022 Martha Díaz founded the Latin backpacking meal company Itacate Foods to create a sense of belonging, empowerment and healing in the outdoors.
