Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains Madelyne Rose|July 31, 2022 Camping within the Smokies is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the park. Check out our local expert's favorite sites.
Find Your Next Adventure with Hipcamp Sarah Grothjan|June 21, 2022 Find your next outdoor adventure with REI and Hipcamp. Find the perfect campsite and explore the great outdoors. Read more on the REI journal
Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Cast Iron Skillet Lily Krass Ritter|June 10, 2022 Without fail, when pondering the next recipe to try, I always turn to my 12-Inch Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. Whether it’s frying up a round of home-prepped mushroom potstickers, pouring out batter for banana chocolate chip pancakes, searing elk burgers or stirring together a heaping pan of spicy pork sesame noodles, it’s the ultimate skillet for plein air cooking.
Your Guide for Journaling in Nature Karla Amador and Mandi Carozza|April 22, 2022 Combining journaling with time outside offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature while, processing your thoughts and emotions.
Good Gear: The Sweet Secret Behind Big Agnes’ Cushy Hiking Pads Heather Balogh Rochfort|March 31, 2022 The Colorado-based company looked to the footwear industry to produce a sleeping pad and hiking seat made with 60% sugarcane resin.
22 Camping Hacks from REI Experts REI Staff|January 23, 2022 After spending nights in the outdoors, we've found camping hacks to make the outdoors a little more comfy. Here's a list of our favorites.
Six Co-op Members Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions REI Staff|October 25, 2021 Six REI Co-op members share their favorite winter traditions.
First Look: Testing the New OXO Outdoor Cooking Gear Kelly Bastone|June 24, 2021 The Good Grips brand just debuted a line of kitchenware made especially for camping. My take? It’s about time.
Gear I Hold Dear: The Svea 123 Camping Stove M. John Fayhee|June 22, 2021 A longtime co-op member pens a love letter to the “Swedish hand grenade.”
Camp Dinner With the Toguchi Family REI Staff|May 24, 2021 The only thing the Toguchis love more than camping together? Sharing a meal outside.
LeAnne Wiles: Limitless Sides to Outside LeAnne Wiles|May 24, 2021 Read about the Limitless Sides to the Outdoors with Leanne Wiles. Explore the beauty of nature and find inspiration for your next adventure.
