From Service to Solace: Active and Past Armed Forces Personnel Share Their Outdoor Stories REI Staff|November 8, 2024 REI Co-op Members who have served in the military describe their relationships to nature.
Numb Fingers and Toes? It’s Not Frostbite, But Raynaud’s Can Still Be a Pain to Deal With Ken Knapp|November 7, 2024 Raynaud’s syndrome, where fingers turn white and get numb, is uncomfortable. Learn the causes and ways to manage it during your outdoor activities.
Kayaking the Hudson River with Chev Dixon Shelby Stanger|June 25, 2024 Chev Dixon is a skilled outdoor athlete whose life changed when he learned to kayak. He is the director of an organization called the Hudson River Riders and the founder of the Hudson Valley Challenge, a 685-mile paddling, hiking, running, and cycling event that crosses the state of New York.
Surfing, Cycling and Sharing the Magic of Nature with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón Shelby Stanger|June 11, 2024 Mario Ordoñez-Caldéron is a Mayan-American storyteller, surfer, and adventurer committed to pursuing a deeper connection with his Indigenous roots, the natural world, and helping San Diego local youth foster their own relationships with the outdoors through his nonprofit, Un Mar de Colores.
Gear I Hold Dear: Oru Kayak Lake Kayak Keith Erps|November 27, 2023 An ultralight kayaking vessel becomes an unexpected companion as the author navigates disability.
It’s Time to Permanently Protect the Boundary Waters Jacqueline Kehoe|November 16, 2022 More than 1,175 lakes comprise the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where countless generations have fished, canoe camped, hiked and chased waterfalls. Now, this national treasure needs our help to receive permanent federal protection.
Kayaking and Canoeing Near Atlanta Tee George|October 30, 2022 The “City in the Forest” is home to more than just hiking and running. Here's a local guide to kayaking and canoeing in and around Atlanta.
Kimberly Wheatley: Limitless Sides to Outside Kimberly Wheatley|May 24, 2021 REI Member Kimberly Wheatley on how she fell in love with kayaking after purchasing an Oru folding kayak during an REI sale in 2018.
12 Gear Essentials for Your Next River Adventure Heather Hansman|April 19, 2021 Keep cool and sun-protected with these REI expert gear and clothing picks for hanging by the water this summer.
Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide REI Staff|December 30, 2020 Considering how to ski, hike, camp, paddle, climb or bike during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know for specific outdoor activities.
Op-Ed: Why We Need Access to the Outdoors More Than Ever Corey Buhay|October 28, 2020 Amid the pandemic, one outdoorist, writer and REI member realizes just how vital nature is to her—and our country’s—healing.
The Perfect Kit: Summer Paddling Maren Horjus|May 20, 2020 Gear up for your next kayak or paddle board adventure with our favorite kayak, SUP board, paddles, shoes, hats, watertight cases and more.
