New Numbers Show Size of the Outdoor Recreation Economy at the State Level Sarah Grothjan|September 24, 2019 A first-ever report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals the contribution of the outdoor industry for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
5 Simple Ways to Act on Climate Change Anja Semanco|September 20, 2019 The outdoor community has an opportunity to turn their passions into purpose and become climate champions. Here are five ways you can act on climate change.
Updates From the Youth-Led Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 Hundreds of climate strikes took place across the U.S. on Friday. The Co-op Journal had reporters in Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s a recap of what they witnessed.
Debate Continues on Funding Parks During Government Shutdowns Mike Faulk|September 12, 2019 Federal watchdog finds Trump administration broke the law when it diverted recreation funds.
Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains? Jenni Gritters|August 30, 2019 Research conducted in the last 10 years reveals that that urban and rural green spaces offer benefits like reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
What is Rewilding? Aer Parris|August 28, 2019 Host Erin Sullivan goes on a journey across the country—from D.C. to LA—to explore how some cities are helping us get back outside. Maybe we aren’t stuck inside forever, after all.
Conservationists seek to ‘unlock’ 16 million acres of inaccessible public lands Mike Faulk|August 21, 2019 More than one in 10 acres of Western state-owned land is inaccessible for recreationists, according to a new study released Monday.
The future of backpacks looks more sustainable Kelly Bastone|August 15, 2019 Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment.
Bears Ears National Monument Management Draws Criticism As Court Battles Continue Mike Faulk|August 6, 2019 Concerned parties say the proposed land management plan delays or ignores aspects of conservation planning in favor of development, while proponents say it does plenty to conserve the reduced monument. Here's what you need to know.
The Future Of Climbing Areas Julie Ellison|July 30, 2019 Here are five popular destinations where climbers and land managers are taking action to mitigate impacts on their local crags.
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.
State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
