Here’s How You Can Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 In one month, a 54-year-old bipartisan program that helps conserve our public lands will expire, unless Congress takes action.
One Writer’s Quest to Introduce Kids to Our National Parks Hilary Oliver|August 29, 2018 A look at Kate Siber's book, National Parks of the U.S.A., which is fiilled with facts about the national parks—from Death Valley to the Virgin Islands.
Force of Nature: Loveis Wise Corina Carrizales|August 28, 2018 Meet Loveis Wise, the 23-year-old illustrator who is proving that age is just a number.
The Lady Shred Spirit is Alive and Growing in Wydaho Tony Gill|August 28, 2018 How the festival manager of the Wydaho Rendezvous in Driggs, Idaho, is making the festival more inclusive to women.
New Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Respondents Have Experienced Sexual Harassment or Assault While Climbing Julie Brown|August 27, 2018 #SafeOutside released the results of a survey that found that nearly one-third of respondents have experienced sexual harassment or assault while climbing.
Understanding Initiative 1631: Investing in Clean Energy and a Healthy Outdoors for Washington REI Staff|August 23, 2018 This November, voters in Washington state will choose whether to support an initiative that aims to reduce carbon pollution by investing in ...
What the Removal of Mountain Goats from the Olympics Tells Us About Wildlife in National Parks Gemina Garland-Lewis|August 21, 2018 After roaming Washington's Olympic Peninsula for nearly 100 years, mountain goats will soon be transferred and relocated to the North and Central Cascades.
Thirty Years of Trails and Counting Julie Brown|August 21, 2018 Mountain biking looks a lot different in 2018 than it did in 1988. For one, there are more trails to ride. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a huge reason why.
As California Wildfires Rage, Recreation Is Put On Hold Julie Brown|August 10, 2018 With 14 wildfires burning across California authorities have shut down huge swaths of public land. Part of Yosemite National Park is closed indefinitely.
How Shelby Farms Park is Advancing Outdoor Opportunities in Memphis Jonathan Olivier|August 9, 2018 Through a partnership with Shelby Farms Park, REI is helping to maintain the urban green space that draws millions of visitors each year.
The First-Ever Teen LGBTQ Outward Bound Trip Aer Parris|August 8, 2018 Blue, pink and white flags waved as thousands of people pressed forward into Dolores Park for this year’s San Francisco Trans March. Among those marching were seven teenagers, aged 15 to 18, and three trip leaders who were taking part in the first-ever LGBTQ Outward Bound trip.
Outdoor Art With a Purpose Mason Trumble|August 6, 2018 Sweat rolls down my forehead and into my eyes as I work to finish the final portion of my task. I am working in the hot, summer sun voluntee...
