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Read the Hachfeld family's story and learn about REI's Passport to Adventure program.

Passport to Adventure: One Family's Tale

From imaginary animals to kid-friendly hikes, the Hachfeld family (including Elise and Amara, left) makes the most of summer with REI's Passport to Adventure program.

Read the Hachfeld family's story and learn about REI's Passport to Adventure program.

Q&A with REI Adventures traveler Georgia Matteson

On Family Safari With REI Adventures

REI Adventures traveler Georgia Matteson and her family—including kids aged 2 to 9—ventured to Africa for an unforgettable wildlife safari.

Read our Q&A with REI Adventures traveler Georgia Matteson for the inside track on family-friendly travel.

Kids and the Outdoors: 10 Tips From the Gear Junkie

Kids and the Outdoors: 10 Tips From the Gear Junkie

Stephen Regenold (who blogs as the Gear Junkie) shares tips for keeping active, fit and in touch with the outdoors—even with youngsters in tow.

Read how this lifelong connoisseur of the outdoors blends family life with an adventurous lifestyle.

Q & A with Steve

Satellites Led This Man to Outdoor Bliss

REI Outdoor School instructor Steve Wood tells how his life took a new direction—literally—when he discovered GPS technology and the high-tech hide 'n' seek game of geocaching.

Drop in to our Q & A with Steve and get the scoop on geocaching from a true believer.

The Gear Scout
New REI Video
  • Family Camping Advice

    Fresh air and unplugged adventure: Camping is fun for the whole gang! Keep kids (somewhat) organized with their own color-coded duffel bags. Read more ideas for family camping fun.

Passport to Adventure Get a Passport to Adventure for the Whole Family

Help kids connect to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship. REI's Passport to Adventure program inspires families with kids age 5-12 to hike, bike and play outdoors. Kids get an adventure journal and earn a cool prize!

Learn more about REI's Passport to Adventure program.

Where can you find 3 million like-minded souls?

Bound together by a love of the outdoors, REI members enjoy a lifetime of benefits—including the annual REI member refund, typically 10% back on eligible purchases.

Not a member yet? Join REI today!

Outdoor Resources

How Big is Your Back Yard? Video Contest
Nature Rocks

Nature Rocks

Ready to get your family to rock nature this summer? Head to Nature Rocks for fun family nature activities and to find the nature that's nearest you (it's closer than you think)!

Find REI Family Adventures trips.

REI Family Adventures

From the Grand Canyon to the Greek Islands, introduce your kids to a world of ideas and adventure. All trips are professionally guided and designed with kids in mind. Find REI Family Adventures trips.

Learn more about REI Outdoor School programs.

REI Outdoor School Family Programs

Make nature your family's playground with classes on family hiking, camping, kayaking and more. Kids will love this homework! Learn more about REI Outdoor School programs.

Learn more about PEAK and arrange a presentation.

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK)

Through this hands-on, interactive program, kids have fun while learning about responsible outdoor recreation. Learn more about PEAK and arrange a presentation.

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America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass

Roam millions of acres with this $80 annual pass. Get access to national parks, forests and much more. Purchase your annual pass online at usgs.gov or check availability at your local REI store.

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