Quiz: Can You Guess the Meaning of These Bizarrely Specific Outdoor Words? Aer Parris|September 13, 2019 Even we had to look some of these up. And no, your classic dictionary won't help you with definitions for many of these. Good luck!
Easy Seat Aer Parris|September 12, 2019 What’s lighter, a pound of feathers or a revolutionary camp chair?
Recharging His Battery Kade Krichko|September 12, 2019 In 2015, Walton Brush was diagnosed with a form of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Here's how an e-bike is helping him return to the sport that he loves.
Debate Continues on Funding Parks During Government Shutdowns Mike Faulk|September 12, 2019 Federal watchdog finds Trump administration broke the law when it diverted recreation funds.
In Tennessee, Teenagers Are Taking On Trail Maintenance Jenni Gritters|September 11, 2019 The story behind how four high schoolers formed a first-ever work crew comprised entirely of women to tackle backlogged projects in Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park this summer.
Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado Kristen Arendt|September 11, 2019 Get outside and enjoy these treks with your favorite four-legged companion. We've rounded out our favorite dog friendly hikes in CO at the REI Co-Op Journal.
How to Use Bear Spray Joe Pasteris|September 10, 2019 If you’re heading out into bear country, arming yourself with bear spray is a smart move. But, be sure you know how to use it before you go.
Why These Five Outdoor Lovers Embraced Remote Work Jenni Gritters|September 9, 2019 Among the reasons? A chance to chase a passion project, a quest for better work-life balance and freedom to work from, well, anywhere.
Best Hikes in Los Angeles Liz Dengler|September 6, 2019 Escape the city and adventure into nature in one of the top trails to hike in Los Angeles. We have a list of the best hikes in LA at the REI Co-Op Journal.
Elk Are Thriving Again in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Graham Averill|September 6, 2019 The Smoky Mountain Elk Fest planned for September 13–14 celebrates the comeback of a species after nearly 200 years.
Arapahoe Basin: The Coolest Ski Area You Haven’t Been to Yet Heather Hansman|September 4, 2019 Add Colorado's Arapahoe Basin, which is on the Ikon Pass starting this winter, to your list of places you should ski.
Uncommon Challenge: Take a Cot Instead of a Pad Will McGough|September 4, 2019 Backpackers are hell-bent on finding the smallest, most packable mattresses, but what happens when one ultralight purist forgoes his burrito-size sleeping pad for a cot?
