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.
‘WILD’ Tips from the Trail: Electronics REI Staff|November 29, 2016 Electronic navigation is becoming increasingly popular. Here are some tips on how to use your device in the backcountry.
MSR Gives Back: Taking Backcountry Tech to Developing Nations Aer Parris|November 28, 2016 “Clean water changes everything. It is the common denominator of all life.” – Tim Oriard, principal scientist for MSR. Clean drinking wat...
Op-Ed: An Ode to Being a Beginner Haley Littleton|November 28, 2016 Society teaches women to aspire for perfection or nothing at all. The solution? Graciousness and bravery. My freshman year of college, a ...
Semi-Rad: Avoid Shoulder Season Sadness with This Handy Quiz Brendan Leonard|November 23, 2016 I’ll bet whoever came up with the term “shoulder season” was living in a ski town. The phrase expresses that mild dissatisfaction from the c...
5 of the Best National Parks That Aren’t “National Parks” in the Upper Midwest Mikah Meyer|November 22, 2016 Read about the hidden gems of the Midwest! Explore 5 national parks and historic sites that aren't as well-known but just as breathtaking.
10 Reasons to #OptOutside This Black Friday REI Staff|November 22, 2016 See you on the trails. Last year, REI (Hiking Project's parent company) closed its doors on Black Friday to start a movement: Forgo long ...
Outdoor Nation Inspires a New Generation to #OptOutside Christine Fanning|November 18, 2016 With more than 30,000 energized students leading the way, Outdoor Nation is often described as one of the largest communities of young peopl...
