Where to Travel in Alaska: Our 8 Favorite Parks Patrick Hutchison Throw a dart at a map of Alaska and you’re very likely to land in the middle of pristine wilderness. The state’s potential can feel intimida...
Miles From the Ocean, Naval Officers Gain Critical Training in Southeast Wilderness Areas Graham Averill|December 31, 2019 Since 2016, a crew of Naval Academy students has spent part of the summer forging new trails in the wilderness of the Southeastern United States.
Our Favorite Places for Warm-Weather Camping This Winter Graham Averill|December 30, 2019 Winter camping doesn’t have to mean cold nights and snow-covered tents. Here are some of our favorite campsites for a little fun in the mid-winter sun.
What to Expect from Climate Conversations in 2020 Sarah Grothjan|December 26, 2019 Though the year is winding down, conversations about how to address a changing climate are underway. Here’s what you need to know about climate policy as we kick off the new decade.
New Mexico’s White Sands Becomes America’s Newest National Park REI Staff|December 21, 2019 The 140,000-plus-acre park protects the world’s largest gypsum dune field.
Representing the Outdoors: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto REI Staff|December 17, 2019 Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) speaks with the Co-op Journal to share her perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to her.
Representing the Outdoors: Representative Garret Graves REI Staff|December 17, 2019 Representative Garret Graves (R-LA) speaks with the Co-op Journal to share his perspective regarding the outdoor recreation issues that matter to him.
Policy Rollback Could Mean More Development in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest Sarah Grothjan The public has until Dec. 17 to weigh in on a proposal to exempt the Tongass National Forest from a rule that has largely protected it from development for more than a decade.
What Is Eco-Anxiety? Jenni Gritters|December 12, 2019 Forms of climate change-driven depression and anxiety are on the rise, according to new studies.
Good Gear: Buy a Flannel, Help Save the Ocean Leslie Hsu Oh|December 6, 2019 Outdoor-lifestyle brand United By Blue prioritizes impact over sales.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change Sarah Grothjan|December 6, 2019 Because discussing a warming climate doesn’t have to be scary.
When In Jackson Hole, Ski Brigid Mander|December 4, 2019 The nonprofit organization Coombs Outdoors helps families from the Jackson Hole area raise lifelong skiers.