Sun and Singletrack: Test Riding the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ Bike Ashley Brown|May 7, 2018 Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata. And just outside the small town, 20 miles of singletrack at Beezley Hills Preserve beckon, making the area a mountain biking destination. Our riders explored the trails on the Salsa Timberjack NX1 27.5+ hardtail.
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 Hikes That Offer Solitude in Iconic Destinations Matt Wastradowski|April 26, 2018 These hidden hikes in five of your favorite outdoor destinations will allow you to get out into nature and have the views all to yourself. They offer mountainous vistas, panoramic summits, alpine lakes and other natural beauty—all without the crowds.
Best Idaho Hikes Near Breweries Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood|April 20, 2018 Home to 19,000 miles of hiking trails and more than 50 craft breweries, Idaho is a hiker’s paradise, with plenty of spots to kick back and relax with a frosty beer once your adventures are through.
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...
7 of the Best Rock Climbing and Bouldering Areas Near Atlanta Kristen Arendt|April 16, 2018 With scenic settings that can be accessed nearly every month of the year, Atlanta offers a unique mix of challenging routes, beginner-friendly top ropes and excellent bouldering opportunities for climbers. Check out these seven areas on your next Atlanta rock climbing adventure.
Parks Lover Bette Wallace Leaves $1M to WA National Parks Jessica Bernhard|April 13, 2018 A recent $1 million gift from the estate of national parks lover Elizabeth “Bette” Ruth Wallace will help fund much-needed infrastructure updates in Washington’s Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
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.
Staking a Claim for Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|March 2, 2018 Morgan Sjogren and Michael Versteeg explore whether staking a mining claim in former Bears Ears monument land could be an unusual public lands preservation tactic.
The New Blueprint for Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Olivia Dwyer|February 16, 2018 Vermont's Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance works with federal agencies to create new backcountry ski trails in the state.
Photographer Ami Vitale’s Adventure Travel Tips and Lessons Learned REI Staff|November 2, 2017 On immersing yourself in a new culture, getting her start and travel must-haves: A Q&A with professional photographer and world traveler Ami Vitale.
A Hiker’s Guide to Machu Picchu Monica Prelle|October 26, 2017 Everything you need to know about where to go, when to visit and what to bring to this historic site Along the train tracks next to the Urub...
