The American Birkebeiner: A Legacy of Skinny Skis, Stamina and Spandex Mackenzie Havey|February 21, 2020 The largest cross-country ski marathon in North America attracts skiers from around the globe to Wisconsin each February to put on a colorful display of endurance and camaraderie.
Indiana Dunes National Park Celebrates Its First Birthday Cassidy Randall|February 14, 2020 Meet some of the staff responsible for a successful first 365 days in the newly minted national park site.
Mining for Answers in the Boundary Waters Wilderness Amanda Loudin|December 2, 2019 In Minnesota, communities are struggling with this question: Can copper and nickel mining coexist with a healthy wilderness area?
City Parks 2.0 Leslie Nemo|September 12, 2019 The next generation of urban green space is connecting neighborhoods and nature.
Cook County’s Best Kept Secret Seth Putnam|April 26, 2019 Nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves blanket Chicagoland. Why do many Chicagoans overlook them?
The Top 5 Climbing Gyms in Chicago Seth Putnam|March 21, 2019 REI Outdoor School instructor AJ Velon shares some of the top rock climbing gyms and climbing walls in Chicago. See the full list.
The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park Cassidy Randall|March 13, 2019 Indiana Dunes recently became the country's newest national park—a conservation effort more than 100 years in the making.
A Race Through the Polar Vortex Jonathan Olivier|January 31, 2019 Nearly 150 ultramarathoners braved subzero temperatures during the 15th annual Arrowhead 135, which traces a route through the frigid Northern Minnesota backcountry.
Best Hikes in Michigan Kristen Arendt|January 11, 2019 Whether you are looking for an afternoon outing or a weekend getaway, these 10 hikes will get you out exploring the many trails that Michigan has to offer.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
New Analysis Reveals Top 50 Cities for Access to the Outdoors Caitlin Moran|November 13, 2018 REI and the Trust for Public Land analyzed the top U.S. cities by access to green space. Find out which cities made the list.
The Best Mountain Bike Rides in Ohio Liz Dengler|November 2, 2018 We’ve collected some of the best community-rated mountain bike rides in Ohio, from family-friendly options to rowdy workouts.
