5 Under-the-Radar Hikes in the Upper Midwest’s National Park Units Mikah Meyer|September 14, 2016 Discover the top 5 backpacking trails in the Midwest's national park units. REI's expert guide will help you plan your next adventure.
5 Best Hikes to Waterfalls in National Parks Laura Bauer|September 9, 2016 We've rounded up some of the prettiest waterfall hikes in our national parks. Find the perfect waterfall hike in your local park at the REI Co-Op Journal!
These Podcasts Will Inspire You to Get Out into the Backcountry Abigail Wise|September 8, 2016 Read about the top backpacking podcasts that will inspire your next adventure! Check out our list of the best shows to listen to before hitting the backcountry.
Semi-Rad: A Backcountry Guide to Toilet Paper Brendan Leonard|August 30, 2016 Have you ever forgotten toilet paper in the backcountry? It happens to the best of us. Here are a few alternatives when you realize your TP is miles away.
Weekend Project – National Parks Celebration REI Staff|August 23, 2016 We asked our Instagram community to share their favorite national park photos. Here are a few of our favorites to celebrate 100 years of national parks.
Meet the Man Who’s Visiting All 400+ National Park Units REI Staff|August 23, 2016 "You don't have to be a 'type' to get outside and experience the world." Mikah Meyer was 19 when his father passed away from esophageal c...
8 Secret Hikes in National Parks Abigail Wise|August 22, 2016 Hand-picked by the people who know them the best Our National Park System manages more than 80 million acres of sparkling waterfalls, vir...
You’ve Never Seen the West like This Before Ben Matthews|August 18, 2016 A group of friends explores the wild Cirque of the Towers area in Wyoming's Wind River Range. After arriving at the Big Sandy Trailhead l...
7 Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the U.S. Abigail Wise|August 16, 2016 Discover the top 7 dog-friendly hiking trails in the US! Explore the best routes for you and your furry friend with REI's guide to hiking trails with dogs.
Welcome to the Most Remote Town in the Continental U.S. Connor W. Davis|August 15, 2016 Four friends search for a hidden civilization and the ultimate adventure between the Grand Canyon's walls. In the Hualapai Hilltop parkin...
Midwest Mega-Trail: Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail Joseph Concannon|August 11, 2016 The Ice Age National Scenic Trail (IAT) is one of very few endurance backpacking opportunities in our nation’s middle. Learn more about the trail.
Weekend Project – Freedom on the Trail REI Staff|August 9, 2016 Backpacking may be the ultimate expression of outdoor freedom. It is the ability to carry everything you need on your back; it's the freedom...
