Let’s put our love
into action
This National Public Lands Day, we’re donating $1 million to fund projects and partners supporting over 60,600 miles of trails — and we want your vote on where it should go.
Help us spend $1M on trails
Advocacy
Policy and legislation in support of all public lands.
Education
Training the next generation of trail leaders.
Stewardship
Restoring and protecting public lands.
The donation will fund projects and partners across these three categories, supporting more than 60,600 miles of National Scenic and National Historic Trails. Through the vote, a total of $500,000 will be distributed among projects aligned with the three categories, with each category receiving a portion based on the percentage of votes it receives. Use your vote to put your love for public lands into real, tangible action! Voting ends October 2nd.
One vote per person and employee voting is voluntary. To learn more about the REI donation to Partnership for the National Trails System, see details below.
Get involved this National Public Lands Day
Meet local partners at a store
Join us at over 130 REI Co-op stores where you can connect with local trail organizations, get ideas from Green Vests for new places to explore near you, and find simple ways to get involved in caring for public lands.
Find a trail event near you
Get involved in one of nearly 25 on-trail events hosted by our partners, featuring stewardship projects, hiking, biking and more.
Join us on the AT and CDT
Dig in and get hands-on with REI and our trail partners for these two special events on National Public Lands Day. Taking place on the Continental Divide Trail in Dillon, CO and on the Appalachian Trail in Harpers Ferry, WV
Get to know a few of our local partners in protecting the public lands we love.
Arizona Trail Association
Dedicated to constructing, maintaining and protecting the Arizona National Scenic Trail, an 800-mile path that traverses deserts, mountains and canyons between Utah and Mexico, connecting diverse landscapes and communities.
Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance
Works to protect, promote and preserve the Iditarod National Historic Trail. The organization celebrates the trail, the story and the community stewardship of the 2,400-mile Iditarod trail network that connects over 40 villages, cities, and ghost towns across Alaska from Seward to Nome.
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Dedicated to conserving, creating, maintaining and promoting the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a 1,200-mile footpath that follows the edge of the last glacier and connects people to the state’s natural history.
North Country Trail Association
The nonprofit partner of the National Park Service in building, maintaining and protecting the North Country Trail. It’s America’s longest National Scenic Trail, winding nearly 5,000 miles across eight states.
About National Scenic & National Historic Trails
This fall, REI is donating $1 million to trails through our collaboration with the nonprofit Partnership for the National Trails System.
National Scenic Trails include iconic routes such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, and National Historic Trails commemorate historic paths of travel that shaped the U.S. such as the Oregon Trail, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and Trail of Tears. All trails are long-distance routes, with at least one trail in every state.
More ways you can put your love for public lands into action
REI Cooperative Action Network
Raise your voice for the trails that connect us to the outdoor places we love, helping protect access to life outside, for everyone.
REI Cooperative Action Fund
Join us in supporting nonprofits across the country that are working to create a world where everyone can experience the health and well-being benefits of nature.
Terms & Conditions
In celebration of National Public Land Day on September 26, 2026 (“NPLD”), REI shall donate $1,000,000 to Partnership for the National Trails System (“PNTS”). Donation shall be made through REI’s Donor Advised Fund administered by the Seattle Foundation and shall be distributed in four portions: (1) $430,000 to be distributed equally amongst participating PNTS Trail Members; (2) $500,000 to a select subset of projects in alignment with the REI Member/Consumer Vote occurring September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026. The percentage of funds donated to each category will be decided based on the total percentage of votes each category receives; (3) $50,000 to be retained by PNTS for operations; (4) $20,000 to be dedicated to at least 4 National Trails that do not have a currently designated trail partner.