State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
What I Learned from Climbing While Pregnant Beth Rodden|July 23, 2019 When Beth Rodden became pregnant, she couldn't find much info about climbing while expecting—so she decided to share her own journey, hoping to help others find the path that's right for them.
Researchers Studying Endangered Pacific Northwest Orcas Feel Their Absence Phuong Le|July 22, 2019 The southern resident orcas have been late to return to their home waters in Washington's Salish Sea. Researchers grapple with why, and what the whales' absence reveals about the state of the ecosystem.
Vail Resorts to Buy 17 More Ski Areas Megan Michelson|July 22, 2019 The largest ski resort operator in the U.S., Vail Resorts, will be buying another big company, Peak Resorts. What does that mean for you?
The Hometown Hero for Mountain Bike Trails in Wilmot, Wisconsin Tony Gill|July 22, 2019 Read about the thrilling Silver Lake mountain bike trails in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Read about the hometown hero who made it all possible on REI's cycling blog.
Poop Happens. What Happens Next? Aer Parris|July 22, 2019 Nearly everyone has to relieve themselves at some point in the outdoors. But did you know that some people have the job of removing that human waste?
How A Historic Winter Is Impacting Colorado’s Summer Recreation Morgan Tilton|July 19, 2019 A wet, cold spring triggered dense snow and late-season avalanches across Colorado. The winter’s aftermath is affecting adventures statewide.
Shifting Focus Miranda Webster|July 18, 2019 How two REI employees embraced the unknown to prioritize bikepacking and their proximity to the outdoors.
Refugee Youths In Seattle Make Connections Through Climbing Kade Krichko|July 16, 2019 In a potentially lonely new city, a rock climbing program offers empowerment and relationships.
Second Phase of Mountain Goat Removal Project Underway Anna Callaghan|July 15, 2019 The second phase of a plan to remove all the mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula begins this month. Here's what recreationists need to know.
Outdoors For All: Plus-Size Climbers Challenge Stereotypes Colleen Stinchcombe|July 11, 2019 For plus-size climbers, finding gear that fits and feeling represented within the community can be challenging. Here's how they're changing that.
How To Make Your Next Road Trip Greener Nick Davidson|July 10, 2019 From properly inflating your tires to swapping hotels for campsites, there are plenty of ways to reduce the environmental impact of your next road trip.
