A New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Outdoor Access for Veterans REI Staff|November 16, 2018 The bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act would expand opportunities that allow veterans to access the outdoors for medical care.
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.
Is the John Muir Trail Being Loved to Death? Sam Morse|November 5, 2018 A new nonprofit foundation, with help from a new Teton Gravity Research film starring Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, set out to protect California’s historic 211-mile John Muir Trail, which is at risk of degradation due to overuse.
What the Middle Fork of the Salmon River Reveals About Our Public Lands Morgan Tilton|October 30, 2018 What the Middle Fork of the Salmon River—one of the world's most pristine and wild stretches of whitewater—tells us about the future of our public lands.
Why Voting for the Outdoors Matters—and How to Do It REI Staff|October 29, 2018 Editor's note: We would like to be clear that we understand opinions on the midterm elections vary and that REI maintains a strongly nonpart...
Restoring Our National Forests: How REI Co-op Members Are Giving Back Aer Parris|October 22, 2018 Thanks to your support, REI donated $1 million to the National Forest Foundation. Take a look at the 10 projects that were supported.
Two Cities Make Strides Toward Car-Less Transit to Trails Aer Parris|October 9, 2018 Without a car your options for getting to trails around you are limited. Seattle and Los Angeles are working to change that with public transit.
How One Designer Makes Mountain Bike Clothing for Women That Actually Fits Julie Brown|September 28, 2018 Seeing a need for well-designed and smart-fitting apparel for women in skiing and mountain biking, Wild Rye fills the gap.
A New Trail Paves the Way for Human-Powered Transit in Charlotte, North Carolina Graham Averill|September 24, 2018 Charlotte is in the process of completing the Cross Charlotte Trail, a 30-mile network of greenways that will connect neighborhoods, parks and businesses.
7 Ways to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe Outside Kate Siber|September 17, 2018 Interested in boosting your own sense of awe outside? Here are seven ways to spark this powerful and healing emotion—and why it's important.
13 Public Lands You Might Have Missed Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 Instead of going to the parks everyone knows about this National Public Lands Day, why not hit some less-crowded gems?
Your Guide to Understanding Public Lands Aer Parris|September 7, 2018 In the last few years, the term “public lands” has been spoken about with increasing regularity. But what exactly are public lands?
