Your Guide to Visiting Colorado National Monument Kristen Pope|April 26, 2018 Located high on the greater Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument features steep red rock canyons, towering monoliths and endless pinyon-juniper woodlands. The monument offers visitors a chance to explore the landscape in all sorts of ways, from camping and backpacking, to hiking, biking and rock climbing.
5 of the Coolest Mountain-Town Mayors Joe Cutts|April 26, 2018 From Montpelier to Ketchum, these outdoorsy, progressive mayors are setting the stage to think globally and act locally.
How You Can Help Support Connecticut Trails Caitlin Goettler|April 17, 2018 Although Connecticut may be the fourth most urbanized state in the nation, it also boasts more than 825 miles of trail and ranks first in th...
Outdoor Afro Connects Participants to the Outdoors and to Black History Krista Karlson|April 10, 2018 A kayaking trip on Alabama’s Coosa River reflects the organization’s mission to empower Black communities by uncovering the history of the land on which trips take place.
Raising the Bar on Product Sustainability REI Staff|April 9, 2018 We’re excited to announce the release of the REI Product Sustainability Standards, aimed at elevating sustainability across our products.
How to Have a More Eco-Conscious Camping Trip Aer Parris|March 27, 2018 Greener camping is not too much different than greener living—it just takes a desire to do better by the planet, with a little planning.
What the Wildfire Funding Fix Means for Recreation Michelle Flandreau|March 26, 2018 The funding fix helps avoid “fire borrowing” and treats wildfires similarly to other natural disasters.
Leave No Trace in Action Gemina Garland-Lewis|March 23, 2018 The year is 2001. I am 15 years old and it is my first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. My mother stands next to me at Morning Glory...
Bears Ears & Grand Staircase-Escalante: The Ins and Outs of a National Monument Katie Boué|March 21, 2018 Although the reduced boundaries remain controversial, we explore the current impact on recreation.
Force Of Nature: EmpowHER is Inspiring the Next Generation of Outdoor Advocates Caitlin Goettler|March 9, 2018 Through the Force of Nature Fund, REI awarded $1 million in grants to 29 organizations. Learn how National Parks Conservation Association, one of the recipients, is connecting young women to the outdoors.
The Solace of the Sierra Jonathan Olivier|March 6, 2018 Despite a traumatic brain injury, Sara Fry is exploring the High Sierra in an effort to map more than 8,000 miles of hiking trails.
Journey to Sustainability Shelby Gonzalez|March 5, 2018 Thanks to industrial innovation and brand dedication to sustainability, you can now get more outdoor essentials with a lighter environmental footprint.
