REI Presents: Venture Out REI Staff|June 24, 2022 Perry Cohen, founder of The Venture Out Project, talks about his journey founding the organization and the REI Presents film, Venture Out.
What a Runner Looks Like Shannon Shelton Miller|June 21, 2022 When sociology professor Tiffany Gayle Chenault began running, she didn’t see many women who looked like her. Now she’s working to get more Black women into the sport.
Getting Kids Outside with Raquel Gomez Shelby Stanger|May 17, 2022 Raquel Gomez's organization, Atabey Outdoors, provides safe and fun outdoor adventures for Black, Indigenous and Girls of Color in Phoenix, Arizona.
In Praise Of Running Buddies Shannon Shelton Miller|February 14, 2022 Running solo can be sweet, but nothing beats a running community.
Outdoor Outreach with Lesford Duncan Shelby Stanger|November 16, 2021 Ultramarathon runner Lesford Duncan finds freedom on mountain tops and forest trails, and he wants everyone to find that feeling for themselves.
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.
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?
From Sea to Shining Sea, Route Announced for the Great American Rail-Trail Robert Pursell|May 8, 2019 The 3,700-mile-long route converts old railroad lines into a multiuse path to connect Washington D.C. to Washington. A detailed map of the official route was released today.
Op-Ed: New Mexico’s State Office of Recreation Will Improve Outdoor Access for Kids Gabe Vasquez|March 14, 2019 Op-Ed contributor Gabe Vasquez on the importance of the New Mexico Legislature's recent passage of a law to create an Outdoor Recreation Division.
The Great American Rail-Trail Is on the Way Julie Brown|February 5, 2019 Converting former rail lines to multiuse trails, a nonprofit identifies a route to build a trail separated from the road across the country, from Washington state to Washington, D.C.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
Imagining a Greener Future Aer Parris|November 14, 2018 Richard Louv has reported on the connection between family, community and nature for decades. As he looks into the future, he is hopeful.
