The Rescuer In Need of Saving Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 What happens when a highly trained search and rescue volunteer from the Tetons sees one too many accidents in the field? It sends him into an emotional spiral he says he could barely climb out of.
How the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Earned Their Rank Julie Brown|September 19, 2018 The Places for Bikes City Ratings put Fort Collins, Colorado and Wausau, Wisconsin at the top of the list. Learn why, and see how your hometown stacks up.
13 Public Lands You Might Have Missed Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 Instead of going to the parks everyone knows about this National Public Lands Day, why not hit some less-crowded gems?
How to Explore Bryce Canyon National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 31, 2018 Towering hoodoos erupt out of a red-rock amphitheater and dark nighttime skies afford unreal views of the stars in this national park in southwestern Utah.
Wildfire in Glacier National Park Prompts Closures, Evacuations Michelle Flandreau|August 14, 2018 Montana’s Glacier National Park is the latest national park to be impacted by wildfires this summer, including the Howe Ridge Fire.
Arizona Trail (AZT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Hike, horseback ride, mountain bike or even snowshoe on the Arizona Trail from Mexico to the Arizona-Utah border. Established in 2009, this 800-mile trail is open to plenty of adventure.
Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Passing through three national parks and seven national forests, the Pacific Northwest Trail spans 1,200 miles. Designated by Congress in 2009, it’s one of the newest national scenic trails.
Continental Divide Trail (CDT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Travel 3,100 miles along the Continental Divide all the way from the Mexico–New Mexico border to Glacier National Park at the Canadian border. Every year thousands visit the trail to day hike, horseback ride and enjoy the landscapes of the Rocky Mountains.
Why I Signed Up for a Race I Knew I Couldn’t Finish Morgan Sjogren|July 20, 2018 In the high peaks of Colorado, there’s a lesser-known trail-running event so tough that racers are almost guaranteed not to finish.
Wildfires in Colorado Impact Outdoor Recreation Morgan Tilton|July 10, 2018 With more than 50 large fires burning across the country, primarily in the West, we examine the impact on Colorado's outdoor and travel economies.
6 New Trails You Need to Run Megan Michelson|July 6, 2018 Tired of running the same old trails? Start a list of destination trail-running locales—including newly built trails around the country and classic favorites—that you’ll visit one day, sooner or later.
Your Guide to Visiting Colorado National Monument Kristen Pope|April 26, 2018 Located high on the greater Colorado Plateau, Colorado National Monument features steep red rock canyons, towering monoliths and endless pinyon-juniper woodlands. The monument offers visitors a chance to explore the landscape in all sorts of ways, from camping and backpacking, to hiking, biking and rock climbing.
