Q&A: Behind the Designs with Illustrator Christina Moreland REI Staff|July 7, 2022 Outside with Pride collection illustrator Christina Moreland talks about finding fun and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
Spending Just 120 Minutes a Week Has Health Benefits, Research Shows Jenni Gritters|April 22, 2022 Research shows time outside is good for us. Now, a new study reveals the number of minutes we need to tally up weekly in order to start reaping the rewards.
Everything You Need to Know About Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Communicators Ryan Wichelns|February 2, 2022 Learn how different devices work and choose the best one for you. In this guide, we review PLBs and one- and two-way satellite messengers.
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|November 3, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
How Greenways Are Linking People, Places Courtney Holden|September 21, 2021 The East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route from Maine to Florida, is one of many efforts nationwide to expand biking and walking trails.
Here’s What the ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Could Mean for Lovers of Public Lands Julie Brown|September 8, 2021 To fight climate change and save wildlife, the Biden administration has set a goal to conserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The outdoor recreation community stands to play a pivotal role. Here’s what the plan looks like and how you can support it.
Where Can I Ride My E-Bike on Federal Lands? Julie Brown|March 31, 2021 New guidelines are making it tricky to figure out where e-bikes are allowed. Here's what we know right now.
Good Gear: Cotopaxi Focuses on COVID-19 Relief Courtney Holden|November 23, 2020 The llama logo brand has donated a portion of its earnings to fighting poverty since its inception. Now it's focusing on coronavirus relief.
Yes, There Are Still Bison in America. Here’s Where to See Them. Alexandra Marvar|November 11, 2020 The conservation story of the American bison is still unfolding. Today, some 20,000 bison in this country are free-roaming wildlife.
Remembering Robert “Bob” Gore, Inventor of GORE-TEX Waterproof, Breathable Fabric Phuong Le|September 23, 2020 His discovery led to hundreds of applications, from rain jackets and hiking boots to spacesuits and medical devices. He passed away at the age of 83.
How Does the Outdoor Community Stay Inspired During Social Distancing? Heather Hansman|April 14, 2020 The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has impacted the outdoor community in significant ways. Here's how athletes, activists and artists are staying inspired.
‘We’re all going to be hurting’: Towns Near National Parks Feel the Impacts of COVID-19 Sarah Grothjan|April 14, 2020 Towns near national parks are vulnerable to COVID-19 due to limited health infrastructure and the influence travel and tourism has on the local economy.
