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.
A Year of Action: What the Co-op Community Accomplished in 2021 REI Staff|December 17, 2021 Learn about the issues the co-op community championed in 2021, from planting trees to fighting climate change to supporting kids getting outside.
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|November 3, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy? Sarah Grothjan|October 4, 2021 For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me?
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.
What is the Circular Economy? REI Staff|April 9, 2021 Most products move from the planet's resources to the landfill. Some companies are seeking to change that linear pattern to a circular one.
With Deb Haaland at the Helm, Change Is on the Horizon for Interior Sarah Grothjan|April 6, 2021 In March, Haaland made history after being confirmed the first Native American cabinet secretary. We take a look at what could happen under her leadership.
The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for Everyone. Colleen Stinchcombe|March 12, 2021 Time outside makes people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Groups are working to change that.
Sustainability, Climate and Inclusion Factor Into New Standards From REI Sarah Grothjan|March 3, 2021 Under new co-op requirements, outdoor brands will work to operate more sustainably, while also ensuring they market and design products in an inclusive way.
President Trump Signs Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act into Law REI Staff|December 7, 2020 In a win for veterans, President Trump Sunday signed into law the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act as part of the Veterans COMPACT Act, which will make it easier for veterans to use the outdoors as part of their medical treatment and therapy.
A New Bill Could Provide Better Outdoor Recreation Programs for Veterans Jenni Gritters|November 10, 2020 The Senate today unanimously passed the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act, which would expand opportunities for veterans to access the outdoors for their health & well-being.
Eric Artz: America’s Veterans Deserve the Healing Power of Time Outdoors Eric Artz|October 21, 2020 The bipartisan Veterans COMPACT Act, which focuses on veterans’ mental health and well-being, recently passed the U.S. House unanimously and awaits action in the Senate.
