Reinventing Questa, New Mexico Amanda Loudin|February 18, 2020 Surrounded by natural beauty, this New Mexico town is trying outdoor recreation on for size.
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.
What We Know About Running’s Impact on Mental Health Amanda Loudin|February 13, 2020 A growing body of research suggests running may benefit your mental health.
The Reinvention of Breaks Interstate Park Graham Averill|February 5, 2020 The 4,600-acre expanse is wild and prime for adventure, but can it save a post-coal community?
In Our Nature: How are Warming Winters Changing Snowsports? Megan Michelson|February 4, 2020 If you've noticed your favorite ski slope is receiving more or less snowfall than past seasons, you're not imagining things. Is climate change to blame for this change? We set the record straight on 9 misconceptions about the climate’s impact on changing winter weather.
Generational Fidelity: Sage Grouse in the American West Hannah Nordhaus|January 27, 2020 On the Ladder Ranch, a multigeneration family works to keep their public lands ranching operation afloat while protecting a delicate species, the greater sage grouse.
State Offices of Outdoor Recreation Reveal Americans’ Love for Time Outside REI Staff|January 21, 2020 There are 17 state offices of recreation aimed at helping citizens spend more time in nature. Here’s a running list.
Representing the Outdoors: Representative Steve Stivers REI Staff|January 14, 2020 Representative Stivers (R-OH) speaks with Uncommon Path to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
Representing the Outdoors: Senator Joe Manchin REI Staff|January 14, 2020 Senator Manchin (D-WV) speaks with the Co-op Journal to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
Representing the Outdoors: Representative Ben Ray Luján REI Staff|January 14, 2020 Representative Luján (D-NM) speaks with the Co-op Journal to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
Nüümü Poyo: A Story of Reclamation On a Well-Loved Trail Tazbah Rose Chavez|January 10, 2020 In 2018, seven Indigenous women hiked the route known to many as the John Muir Trail in an act of cultural reclamation. This is their story.
Ice Stupas of the Himalaya Maya Kroth|January 10, 2020 In the era of climate change, ice stupas are emerging as a solution to provide farmers in the Himalaya with access to glacial meltwater year-round.