What Makes a Hike? Hatie Parmeter|March 24, 2017 Discover what truly defines a hike and how to plan your next adventure. Learn about the essential elements that make a hike a hike.
Big Marsh: A New Park Rises on Chicago’s South Side Jay Readey|November 23, 2016 Just weeks ago, I stood on a hill in the center of an industrial-themed bike park and was astounded. A kid on a bike turned a 360-degree fli...
How One Father Uses Hiking to Inspire His Kids to Love the Outdoors Tim Shisler|August 9, 2016 Start 'em young, listen to what they want to do, and remember that it's OK if it's still a work in progress. On the southern tip of Lake ...
Bike Commuting through Chicago’s Neighborhoods with Novara Christian Oittinen|April 25, 2016 It's hard to be a year-long bike commuter with such weather swings. REI employee, Elliot, shares his Chicago bike commute on a Novara bike.
A Hidden Illinois Gem – Starved Rock State Park Ana Serafin|May 22, 2015 Hike through Starved Rock State Park and see its many canyons and waterfalls. Stay longer at one of its campsites or cabins and take in all the park offers.
