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How to Recreate Responsibly in the Outdoors

Phuong Le|November 24, 2020

Editor's note: This article was first published on May 21, 2020. It was updated again on November 24, 2020 with the latest best practices for responsible winter...

Good Gear: “Climate Neutral” Label Helps Consumers Shop Their Values

Phuong Le|October 1, 2020

In 2017, Peak Design founder and CEO Peter Dering wondered how many greenhouse gas emissions the company was responsible for as it sourced, made and shipped cam...

Remembering Robert “Bob” Gore, Inventor of GORE-TEX Waterproof, Breathable Fabric

Phuong Le|September 23, 2020

On an October evening in 1969, Robert “Bob” Gore was working alone in the lab of W.L. Gore & Associates, experimenting with a polymer called PTFE. He and ot...

Staff Picks: The Best Water Bottles of 2020

Phuong Le|September 9, 2020

Staying hydrated is key to fitness and overall well-being. And it’s a lot easier when you have a reusable water bottle at the ready. Thankfully, with so many si...

A man and woman walking on trail with a dog

Recreate Responsibly: An Activity-Specific Guide

Phuong Le|July 1, 2020

Editor's note: This article was first published on May 29, 2020. It was updated on July 1, 2020 with the latest best practices for responsible recreation, inclu...

50 Ways to Get Your Outdoor Gear in Shape

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With so many of us spending more time indoors and staying close to home, now is a good opportunity to give your outdoor gear a little love and attention. As you...

Tips for Urban Running

Phuong Le|March 31, 2020

Editor’s note: Please consult the CDC or your state health department for information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. When spending time outdoors, please recr...

How to Spend Time Outside While Social Distancing 

Phuong Le|March 26, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our retail stores nationwide. Learn more about that decision and review F...

Ideas for Keeping Kids Active During Social Distancing

Phuong Le|March 17, 2020

Editor’s note: After a great deal of careful consideration, we are temporarily closing our 162 retail stores nationwide from March 16 through March 27. Learn mo...

How to Keep Babies Warm in the Outdoors

Phuong Le|February 28, 2020

Even when the weather is chilly, it’s very possible to spend outside time with your little one. It’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby while enjoying fresh...

Endangered Species Act: Understanding the Changes and Potential Impact

Phuong Le|August 15, 2019

The Trump administration announced its plans to overhaul its approach to a 45-year-old landmark environmental law that’s credited with saving some of the nation...

Orcas navigate their way across the Salish Sea

Researchers Studying Endangered Pacific Northwest Orcas Feel Their Absence

Phuong Le|July 22, 2019

The text at 6:45am couldn’t have come early enough for killer whale researcher Deborah Giles. It had been about two months since the critically endangered south...

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