Top Picks For Winter Camping in Washington Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 If you’re looking for a night under the stars in Washington State no matter the temperature, try these 10 fall and winter camping destinations.
Top Picks For Oregon Fall & Winter Camping Matt Wastradowski|November 30, 2018 Oregon's weather creates memorable conditions, so it’d be a shame to waste the remaining days of fall—and the coming months of winter—sequestered inside.
Is the John Muir Trail Being Loved to Death? Sam Morse|November 5, 2018 A new nonprofit foundation, with help from a new Teton Gravity Research film starring Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, set out to protect California’s historic 211-mile John Muir Trail, which is at risk of degradation due to overuse.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
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?
Why John Kircher Decided to Sell Washington’s Crystal Mountain Megan Michelson|September 7, 2018 Just one year after purchasing Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington from his family’s Boyne Resorts, John Kircher decided to sell his ski area to Alterra Mountain Company, now making Crystal an Ikon Pass destination. Here’s why he did it.
As California Wildfires Rage, Recreation Is Put On Hold Julie Brown|August 10, 2018 With 14 wildfires burning across California authorities have shut down huge swaths of public land. Part of Yosemite National Park is closed indefinitely.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) REI Staff|August 3, 2018 Spanning 2,650 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico to the border with Canada, this trail ranges from burning desert to often-snowy alpine terrain. Already popular, the Pacific Crest Trail gained even more hikers with the 2012 release of the memoir Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
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.
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.
Starting Anew: Eagle Creek Fire Raises Questions About Future of Forests, Hikes and Tourism in the Columbia River Gorge Matt Wastradowski|June 5, 2018 We explain the fire’s long-term impact, what to expect in the coming months and how the fire could lead to a new era in Oregon tourism.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Provides up to $30.8B in Benefits Each Year, Study Finds Jessica Bernhard|May 30, 2018 A new report released by The Wilderness Society on Tuesday suggests that the 2-million-acre Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a $1 trillion asset to Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties in Washington State.
