Joy: The Gift of the Journey Ambreen Tariq|February 16, 2017 The smell of a roaring campfire on a cold night, as you sit around it with friends tracing your breath in the air and sharing old stories. T...
How to Prep for a Long-Distance High Desert Hike ONDA|February 15, 2017 Cold winter days and long, dark nights are the perfect time to start planning your next adventure. We sat down with Renee Patrick, Oregon...
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Slowing Down Ashlee Langholz|February 3, 2017 The practice of Shinrin-yoku is to slow down. When we slow down, good things happen. We see more. We hear more. We understand more. We connect more.
Trails and Ales in Northern California Carlos Eliason|February 1, 2017 These five breweries have just what you’re looking for after a long hike. California is a hikers’ and beer-lovers’ paradise with mountain...
The Top 5 Trails in the Virgin Islands’ National Park and Monuments Mikah Meyer|January 27, 2017 Discover the top 5 hiking trails in Virgin Island National Parks and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean. Plan your adventure now with REI.
5 Wilderness Hygiene Tips for Feeling Fresh in the Backcountry Shelby Carpenter|January 26, 2017 Stay fresh on your next backpacking trip with these wilderness hygiene tips, including the best backpacking underwear. Read more on REI's blog.
PCT Gear List: What I Brought But Didn’t Need Aer Parris|January 25, 2017 After months of meticulous research, weighing my bag, editing, and weighing it again, I still managed to fail at Pacific Crest Trail packing.
7 Tips to Make Your First Hike Successful Carlos and Grace Luna|January 24, 2017 We are Carlos and Grace Luna. We’ve picked up a few hiking pro tips along the way. Here are seven tips for your first hike.
Designers Use Park-Inspired Art to Give Back to the Community Matt Wastradowski|January 23, 2017 A pair of artists pays tribute to Oregon parks with a patch collection. It didn’t take long for Kevin Fitzgerald to fall in love with Ore...
How to Photograph Slot Canyons Backpacker Magazine|January 19, 2017 Learn the secrets of slot canyon photography with REI's expert tips. Capture stunning images and create unforgettable memories. Read more now!
5 Ways to Enjoy the Newly-Expanded Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Matt Wastradowski|January 17, 2017 The southern Oregon monument nearly doubles in size. In 2011, a group of 15 scientists came forward with their fears around the fate of t...
Hiking: Becoming an Outdoor Family Matt & Agnes Hage|January 15, 2017 Matt and Agnes slowed their pace when finding out they were expecting and now are excited to start and continue their outdoor family lifestyle.
