What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy? For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me? Sarah Grothjan | October 4, 2021 Good Gear: Janji Courtney Holden | October 4, 2021 Cold-Weather Running Gear: The Perfect Kit Heather Hansman | October 3, 2021 How Greenways Are Linking People, Places Courtney Holden | September 21, 2021 Here’s What the ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Could Mean for Lovers of Public Lands Julie Brown | September 8, 2021
Seal of Renewal Edie Nugent|August 17, 2021 The ecological restoration of an ancient wetland on Manhattan’s northern tip has created a haven for herons, owls, leopard frogs—and one very charismatic aquatic mammal.
A New Chapter: Co-op Journal Rebrands as Uncommon Path Michelle Flandreau|July 8, 2021 In rebranding as Uncommon Path, this change reinforces our commitment to inspire, inform and shift perceptions of time outside.
Q&A: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Monument Designations, Conservation and More Sarah Grothjan|June 15, 2021 Deb Haaland discusses the proposed America the Beautiful initiative, national monument designations, clean energy on public lands and more.
Get to Know Film Director Angela Tucker REI Staff|May 26, 2021 Meet Angela Tucker, accomplished writer and director of REI Co-op Studios' latest film series, "The Trees Remember."
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|April 22, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
What is the Circular Economy? REI Staff|April 9, 2021 Most products move from the planet's resources to the landfill. Some companies are seeking to change that linear pattern to a circular one.
Make Spatchcock Chicken On a Campfire In this episode of Cook Out, Chef Maria Hines prepares a whole chicken and cooks it over a live fire with a side of asparagus. Maria Hines|October 7, 2021
Make Seafood Risotto On a Campfire In this episode of Cook Out, Chef Maria Hines creates a one-pot seafood dish with local ingredients and cooks it atop a live fire. Maria Hines|October 6, 2021
Make Pasta from Scratch at Camp In this episode of Cook Out, Chef Maria Hines whips up a noodle dish that's sure to impress. Maria Hines|October 6, 2021
Snack Hack: On-the-Go Avocado Bowl James Beard Award-winning chef and REI Co-op member Maria Hines shares a snack hack for an avocado bowl that's easy to prepare when you're on the move outside. Maria Hines|August 17, 2021
Can You Get Exercise Riding an Electric Bike? There’s a perception that riding an e-bike is like cheating. But some studies have found that riding an e-bike can be a pretty good workout. Courtney Holden|June 2, 2021
West Elm + REI: How to Host a Dinner Party in an Outdoor Space This year, REI collaborated with West Elm to co-create a collection that makes it easier than ever to make yourself at home outside. To celebrate, we invited West Elm to share their pro tips for hosting a dinner party in your favorite local park or green space. Kelsey Mirando|May 31, 2021
REI Presents: Cycle of Ancestry REI Staff|March 30, 2021 Watch "Cycle of Ancestry," a film about family, heritage and how your roots can shape your future.
REI Presents: Pedal Through Kayla Brock|August 3, 2020 The short film "Pedal Through" invites us into the world of director-lead Analise Cleopatra as she discovers the healing and joy of mountain biking.
REI Presents: Venture Out REI Staff|February 20, 2020 Perry Cohen, founder of The Venture Out Project, talks about his journey founding the organization and the REI Presents film, Venture Out.
