Snowshoeing: One Woman’s Quest for Winter Adventure Jaclyn Ruckle|January 15, 2017 Not letting a physical condition hold her back, this mountain lady fell in love with winter adventures through snowshoeing.
Want to Experience the Adventure of True Wilderness? Head to Canyonlands. Mitch Stubbs|January 5, 2017 In the spirit of documenting and preserving the beauty of America’s most remote canyons, one writer set out on a 14-day hiking and river adv...
Top Trails and Ales in New York’s Hudson Valley Lisa Wood Shapiro|January 3, 2017 3 craft breweries. 7 gorgeous hikes. The Hudson Valley has over a dozen state parks, the Shawangunk Ridge, and Scenic Hudson’s vast netwo...
#OptOutside Every Single Day REI Staff|December 29, 2016 This year REI invited the nation to #OptOutside on Black Friday. One REI employee took the notion a step further: deciding to opt outside for 33+ days.
5 Must-Dos in America’s Newest National Monument REI Staff|December 29, 2016 Read about the top 5 must-do activities at America's newest national monument! From hiking to wildlife watching, this guide has you covered.
Closing the Gender Gap in the Great Outdoors Katherine Oakes|December 28, 2016 Discover how male allies can help close the gender gap in the great outdoors. Read our latest blog post on REI.com and join the movement for inclusivity.
A Gift of Time: What the Trail Can Teach Karen Wang|December 12, 2016 A women's journey of self discovery during a gift of time. Karen learned to push the limits and the toll thru-hiking takes on your body and soul.
The Shortest Hikes with the Best Views Laura Bauer|December 12, 2016 Read about the breathtaking views of the Delaware Water Gap on the Cliff Trail. Check out our guide to the shortest hikes with the best views.
You Have One Body. Take Care of It. Dr. Dane DeLozier|December 9, 2016 Read about the importance of taking care of your body while hiking with our expert tips. Read our article on One Body Take Care at rei.com
A New Film to Inspire Families to Get Outside Abigail Wise|December 8, 2016 "Going for a short hike, watching the ducks, and letting your kids roll around in the dirt can have a much larger impact on their lives and ...
One Brewery’s Mission to Protect the Wilderness Matt Wastradowski|December 7, 2016 Portland brewery Base Camp mixes refreshing ales with a passion for the great outdoors in an effort to save them. Ross Putnam, co-founder...
What’s the Difference Between a Soft Shell and a Hard Shell? Stacey Cook|November 29, 2016 Our REI Co-op experts break down the difference between soft shell or hard shell jackets and how to choose between the two.
