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Freebie Alert: Entrance Fees Waived at All Federal Public Lands This Saturday

Saturday (Sept. 29) is National Public Lands Day, so here are 2 game-plan options to consider for that day: 1) Go visit a national park, monument, wildlife preserve or forest for free, or 2) join a volunteer project to make the outdoors a nicer place to experience. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 24, 2012 12:15 PM & Tagged National Public Lands Day, national parks, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments



Meet Scott Rinckenberger, Photographer and Outdoor Adventurer

We're excited to announce a partnership with photographer Scott Rinckenberger. He'll be hooking us up with fresh and amazing images from his adventures outdoors. ...

Posted by Seattle Jason on September 21, 2012 10:30 AM & Tagged Photography, Scott Rinckenberger, mountaineering and skiing | permalink | Comments



Are You an Outdoor Role Model? The North Face Offers Up the Challenge

Get outside and, please, take a child with you. That, at its core, is the simple but potentially life-changing premise of the The North Face's Role Models program. ...

Posted by Steve T on September 21, 2012 7:15 AM & Tagged REI SoHo, Role Models and The North Face | permalink | Comments



New to Climbing? New REI Video Teaches Carabiner Basics

Don’t miss the latest video addition to the REI Expert Advice educational library: Carabiner Basics. Perfect for novice climbers or those curious about the sport, our latest how-to video walks you through the key considerations of this basic climbing tool: carabiner shape, type of gate, locking vs. nonlocking, size and weight. ...

Posted by Steve T on September 20, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Climbing, REI Expert Advice, carabiners and video | permalink | Comments



Announcement: REI Grants $3.9 Million to Nonprofit Partners Nationwide

Piles of trash on the river banks. A fallen tree blocking your path. Thankfully hundreds of nonprofit partners nationwide are devoted to ensuring these eyesores don’t hamper your next outdoor adventure. ...

Posted by Bethany H on September 20, 2012 8:30 AM & Tagged conservation, grants, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments