The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for Everyone. Colleen Stinchcombe|March 12, 2021 Time outside makes people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Groups are working to change that.
Sustainability, Climate and Inclusion Factor Into New Standards From REI Sarah Grothjan|March 3, 2021 Under new co-op requirements, outdoor brands will work to operate more sustainably, while also ensuring they market and design products in an inclusive way.
The Biking Cure Heather Hansman|February 25, 2021 Amid a bout of depression, one REI Co-op member's mom invited her to bike across Florida. She explains how the experience helped her.
A Thank You and an Update to This Year’s Dividend Vivienne Long|February 24, 2021 A letter of thanks and a note about the REI member dividend from REI Co-op Vice President of Marketing Vivienne Long.
How to Stay Connected While Social Distancing Jenny Bruso|February 22, 2021 6 easy ways to share your love of the outdoors with family and friends
Virtual Races Keep Runners Going Monica Prelle|February 1, 2021 In-person events may be postponed for now, but runners are staying motivated and finding community online.
It’s a New Year, Let’s Get Outside REI Staff|January 27, 2021 A letter to the co-op community as the REI Staff looks forward to 2021 and plans for new adventures and new ways of getting outside.
A Climb for Greater Accessibility Morgan Tilton|January 22, 2021 Athlete and advocate Quinn Brett wants to improve all-abilities access in outdoor spaces nationwide. Now, she’s spearheading a new role with the U.S. Department of the Interior to help bridge the gap.
Hiking Through Illness Lornet Turnbull|January 22, 2021 An REI member explores her shifting relationship to the outdoors after being diagnosed with cancer last summer.
Op-Ed: Why Communities Need One-Time Emergency Park Funding Diane Regas|January 15, 2021 Local parks too often are deemed a privilege or luxury, when they should be a right. We’re calling on Congress to include a one-time $500 million investment in parks in future economic stimulus legislation.
Refuge Outdoor Festival: Building an Inclusive Outdoor Community Kameko Thomas|January 8, 2021 Refuge is a three-day camping experience geared toward people of color focused on building community through outdoor recreation, conversations, music and art.
This Wildlife Conservationist is Helping More Birders Find Their Place Outside Sarah Grothjan|December 30, 2020 Biologist Corina Newsome talks bird watching, #BlackBirdersWeek and how to make the outdoors more inclusive.
