How Nordic Culture Has Influenced the Outdoors Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 Nordic countries— Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden—have long lived in tandem with their rugged landscapes, and that outdoor influence has slowly crept across the globe.
How to Explore Bryce Canyon National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 31, 2018 Towering hoodoos erupt out of a red-rock amphitheater and dark nighttime skies afford unreal views of the stars in this national park in southwestern Utah.
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.
City guide: 48 Hours in Shakori Hills, North Carolina Morgan Tilton|August 23, 2018 Folk art, traditional barbecue and the Great Smoky Mountains welcome adventurers to the Land of the Sky.
City guide: 48 hours in D.C. Morgan Tilton|August 23, 2018 Explore the outdoors, flowing water and history in one of America’s greatest cities.
How to Go Backpacking (Tramping) in New Zealand Caitlin Moran|August 15, 2018 With a massive backcountry hut system, nine Great Walks and countless tramping tracks, New Zealand is a backpacking paradise.
How to Survive Van Life with Your Significant Other Caitlin Moran|August 10, 2018 Whether you’re hitting the road for a few weeks or traveling around the world for a full year, these tips will help you keep your peace and sanity over the long haul.
How to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 3, 2018 Old-growth forests, wildflowers, and a dramatic blue haze define the Smokies, but the country’s most visited national park has even more to offer.
How to Travel to Machu Picchu Monica Prelle|July 31, 2018 Learn everything you need to know about visiting Machu Picchu, including Machu Picchu hiking, Cusco travel tips and must-see sites at the REI Co-op Journal!
Navigating a Caribbean Island on Bikes Betsy Welch|July 26, 2018 Forgoing an automobile, this writer chose to travel in Cuba by bike. Here’s what she learned and saw along the way.
6 New Trails You Need to Run Megan Michelson|July 6, 2018 Tired of running the same old trails? Start a list of destination trail-running locales—including newly built trails around the country and classic favorites—that you’ll visit one day, sooner or later.
REI Trailheads: It’s Time For An Adventure! REI Staff|July 2, 2018 What does it feel like to experience the trip of a lifetime? Our Trailheads crew gathers to discover Bryce and Zion with REI Adventures.
