Administration Authorizes National Parks to Use Entrance Fees to Fund Operations During Government Shutdown Jenni Gritters|January 9, 2019 Some parks could begin using entrance fee funds in order to pay for maintenance during the partial government shutdown. But logistical questions remain.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|January 4, 2019 As the partial government shutdown nears the end of its second week, federal public lands remain mostly open despite a reduction in visitor services.
Visitor Dies After Injury in Yosemite National Park Amid Government Shutdown Michelle Flandreau|January 4, 2019 A visitor to California’s Yosemite National Park has died after a reported head injury sustained on Christmas Day, the National Park Service confirmed.
Why Kt Miller May Never Shoot Another Ski Photo Again Emily Stifler Wolfe|December 20, 2018 After the death of her close friend in an avalanche, ski and adventure photographer Kt Miller had a decision to make: Continue living life on the edge or find a new direction entirely?
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Why Voting for the Outdoors Matters—and How to Do It REI Staff|October 29, 2018 Editor's note: We would like to be clear that we understand opinions on the midterm elections vary and that REI maintains a strongly nonpart...
The Most Punishing Running Race You’ve Never Heard Of Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 Unlike most ultramarathons, Big’s Backyard Ultra, held in a backyard in Tennessee, has no set distance or finish time. Participants continue running an endless loop until there’s only one person left standing.
Kate Courtney’s Path to World Cup Victory Heather Hansman|October 25, 2018 At 22 years old, Kate Courtney became the first American world champion mountain biker in 17 years, winning the Elite UCI World Championships for cross-country mountain biking in Switzerland in September.
Comparing the New GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver and White Cameras Yitka Winn|September 20, 2018 GoPro just announced the launch of its new HERO7 cameras, available September 30, and we’re here to help you understand the differences between them.
