Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide REI Staff|February 12, 2020 Check out our favorite hikes in Big Bend National Park, then explore more on your own with Hiking Project.
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?
All Rise Kathryn Miles|January 27, 2020 The effects of climate change on a heavily developed city imperil the future of Charleston, South Carolina. But instead of throwing up their hands and moving out, some residents are staying put. Here’s why they feel hopeful about the future.
Things to Do in Western North Carolina in the Winter Graham Averill|January 6, 2020 From downhill skiing to ice climbing, there's something for everyone in Western North Carolina in the winter. Here are the top places to visit.
Miles From the Ocean, Naval Officers Gain Critical Training in Southeast Wilderness Areas Graham Averill|December 31, 2019 Since 2016, a crew of Naval Academy students has spent part of the summer forging new trails in the wilderness of the Southeastern United States.
This 15-Year-Old Is Whitewater Kayaking’s Rising Star Graham Averill|November 12, 2019 In just twelve months, Evy Leibfarth has established herself as one of the world's preeminent paddlers.
Why You Need to Go Bouldering in the Southeast This Fall Graham Averill|October 16, 2019 Cool weather and retreating poison ivy lure back into the woods during fall in the American Southeast. Check out our favorite spots at the REI Co-op Journal
Chesapeake Bay’s Vanishing Island REI Staff|September 12, 2019 Tangier Island, VA, sits in a 30-mile breadth of the Chesapeake Bay, and is sinking due to climate-accelerated sea-level rise. Learn more on the REI Co-op Journal.
City Parks 2.0 Leslie Nemo|September 12, 2019 The next generation of urban green space is connecting neighborhoods and nature.
The Nature Conservancy Preserves Nearly 400 Square Miles of Appalachian Forest Graham Averill|July 30, 2019 A large land purchase made by The Nature Conservancy will protect a working forest that serves as a migration corridor for wildlife in the Appalachian Mountains.
Best Swimming Holes in the Southern Appalachians Graham Averill|July 22, 2019 The South is known for its hot and muggy summers. Here are 10 of the best swimming holes to help you beat the heat in the Appalachians.