These Trail-to-Town Boots Will Take You (Almost) Anywhere Miranda Webster|March 15, 2019 Perfect for exploring parks, peaks and backyard barbeques, these trail-to-town hiking boots provide maximum comfort and solid performance.
Tired of Your Sport? It Could be Burnout Aer Parris|March 13, 2019 You might have heard of burnout in the workplace. But did you know it can happen in sports, too? Explore the phenomenon with us now.
The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park Cassidy Randall|March 13, 2019 Indiana Dunes recently became the country's newest national park—a conservation effort more than 100 years in the making.
Best Hikes Near San Diego Kristen Arendt|March 8, 2019 For trails ranging from family-friendly day trips to challenging weekend outings, check out these 10 popular hikes found near San Diego.
Put a Hike to This North Carolina Lookout Tower on Your List Graham Averill|March 1, 2019 Fire lookout towers like the one at Rich Mountain were once the primary source of fire detection in North Carolina. Now, the Forest Fire Lookout Association, in collaboration with local nonprofits, has begun restoring them.
8 Best Hikes in the Grand Canyon Area Liz Dengler|February 28, 2019 From strolling along the rim of the canyon to venturing to its depths, these hikes are some of the best-rated in the Grand Canyon area.
Are Outdoor Preschools Changing U.S. Education? Shanti Hodges|February 25, 2019 From preschool programs to community-based meetups to weekly nature classes, outdoor programs are increasing in popularity. And it isn't just kids who are reaping the rewards.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Co-op Flash 45 and 55 Backpacking Packs Shelby Carpenter and Caitlin Brown|February 16, 2019 The consensus? From handy hipbelt snack pockets, to removable top lids to adjustable-size water bottle pouches, these packs impressed the reviewers with their smart, customizable features.
Would You Create Your Own Thru-Hike? Jonathan Olivier|February 15, 2019 Some hikers who are looking for a new challenge are now designing their own routes in search of adventure and solitude. We look at just how they plan.
Your Outdoor Love Stories Aer Parris|February 14, 2019 This is the season of love. That's why we asked for your outdoor love stories, and you sent them with abandon! These are our favorites.
Would You Thru-Hike the PCT for Your Honeymoon? Aer Parris|February 11, 2019 REI members Kathleen Ughetta and Andrew Wood were married December 15, 2018 in Lake Placid, New York. Their love story unfolded in the great...
REI Presents: I Am Here Yesenia Castro|January 31, 2019 REI Presents: I Am Here. A story about Yesenia and her journey in discoverying the outdoors and feeling welcome in it. Watch now.