Can You Ride Electric Bikes On Public Lands? Julie Brown|September 23, 2019 A new order from the Secretary of the Interior directs the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and two more federal agencies to expand electric bike access to the places traditional bikes can ride. Implementing the order could be more complicated that it seems.
The Best Signs from the Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 At the more than 900 climate strikes in the U.S., demonstrators hoisted signs with colorful, creative messages. Here are some of the best signs we found.
Updates From the Youth-Led Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 Hundreds of climate strikes took place across the U.S. on Friday. The Co-op Journal had reporters in Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s a recap of what they witnessed.
What to Expect from the Youth-Led Global Climate Strikes REI Staff|September 20, 2019 On September 20, young people are organizing around the world to demand climate action from leaders leading up to the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York on September 23.
What a Changing Climate Means for Climbers on Mount Rainier Hilary Oliver|September 18, 2019 With receding glaciers and changing ice pack on Mount Rainier, the climbing is changing, too. Experts weigh in on what climbers can expect in the future.
We Need to Talk—About Climate Change Paul Tolme|September 17, 2019 Experts say recreationists are ideal climate communicators. Here's how to broach the topic.
These Six Youth Leaders Are the Future of the Climate Movement Morgan Tilton|September 16, 2019 Inspired by issues of social justice and a love of wild spaces, young people are tackling the climate conversation, head-on.
Millions of Athletes Hit the Ocean Every Year. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Seeing. James Gaines|September 16, 2019 In an era of climate change, these surfers, divers and sailors could be the key to helping us understand what's happening to our world’s waterways.
School’s Out Olivia Dwyer|September 12, 2019 There are more than 400 outdoor preschools in the U.S. designed to create a closer connection between children and nature. But are the programs simply a trend for green parents, or a lasting model for early-childhood education?
Debate Continues on Funding Parks During Government Shutdowns Mike Faulk|September 12, 2019 Federal watchdog finds Trump administration broke the law when it diverted recreation funds.
Which Garmin Forerunner Should I Get? Yitka Winn|September 12, 2019 We break down the new Garmin Forerunner watches (945, 245, 45), explain how they compare to their predecessors and recommend which one is right for you.
Elk Are Thriving Again in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Graham Averill|September 6, 2019 The Smoky Mountain Elk Fest planned for September 13–14 celebrates the comeback of a species after nearly 200 years.
