9 Ways to Take Action Ahead of the Midterm Elections Sarah Grothjan|September 1, 2022 We’ve rounded up nine ways you can get involved ahead of the midterm elections.
Midterms Matter for Life Outside. Here’s Why. Sarah Grothjan|September 1, 2022 On Nov. 8, you have a chance to vote for the outdoors.
Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors Margot Bigg|August 23, 2022 More fires equal more smoke—and what does that mean for outdoor recreation? Read more about staying safe outside in smoky conditions.
Epic Camping Fails Aer Parris|August 16, 2022 We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s part of the journey. We've collected funny camping fails so you might feel better about your own oops moments.
Healing in the Mountains with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Shelby Stanger|July 12, 2022 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado was the first Peruvian woman to summit Mt. Everest in 2016. Her journey up the world's tallest mountain was more than a strenuous hike- it was a step toward healing.
The Rules of Hiking with Teens Graham Averill|July 11, 2022 When you hike with your kids, you get to measure how they change against the wilderness around them. To help other parents in getting their kids out on the trail, I've compiled some rules for surviving nature with teenagers (well, my teenagers, at least).
What a Runner Looks Like Shannon Shelton Miller|June 21, 2022 When sociology professor Tiffany Gayle Chenault began running, she didn’t see many women who looked like her. Now she’s working to get more Black women into the sport.
Find Your Next Adventure with Hipcamp Sarah Grothjan|June 21, 2022 Find your next outdoor adventure with REI and Hipcamp. Find the perfect campsite and explore the great outdoors. Read more on the REI journal
Taste of Fresh Air: Four Hikes and What We Ate Katherine Cusumano|June 10, 2022 The best meals eaten outdoors aren’t always perfect, but there’s something about camp cooking that makes every bite even more memorable.
Peace Peloton: Uplifting Black-Owned Businesses One Bike Ride at a Time Megan Burbank|June 2, 2022 Peace Peloton embraces the spirit of protest to support Black-owned businesses and make change, one bike ride at a time.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
Gear I Hold Dear: My Amphipod Xinglet Running Vest Jessica Bernhard|May 24, 2022 One REI Co-op Member’s ode to the lowliest piece of gear in her running kit.
