Can You Ride Electric Bikes On Public Lands? Julie Brown|September 23, 2019 A new order from the Secretary of the Interior directs the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and two more federal agencies to expand electric bike access to the places traditional bikes can ride. Implementing the order could be more complicated that it seems.
Tourism Organizations Reckon With Wildfire Matt Wastradowski|September 20, 2019 A warmer and drier climate is expected to make wildfires worse, raising tough questions for regional marketers promoting the outdoors.
Updates From the Youth-Led Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 Hundreds of climate strikes took place across the U.S. on Friday. The Co-op Journal had reporters in Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s a recap of what they witnessed.
School’s Out Olivia Dwyer|September 12, 2019 There are more than 400 outdoor preschools in the U.S. designed to create a closer connection between children and nature. But are the programs simply a trend for green parents, or a lasting model for early-childhood education?
Where’s Debbie? A Look at the Volunteer Force Behind Northern California’s Downieville Classic Julie Brown|September 12, 2019 This brutally hard mountain bike race has contributed to the rebirth of the town it calls home. One of the people who made that possible is Debbie Bonovich.
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.
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.
Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains? Jenni Gritters|August 30, 2019 Research conducted in the last 10 years reveals that that urban and rural green spaces offer benefits like reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
The future of backpacks looks more sustainable Kelly Bastone|August 15, 2019 Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment.
What to Do in Acadia National Park Jenni Gritters|August 14, 2019 Acadia National Park, a wondrous stretch of Maine coastline, contains mountains, oceans and forests. Learn the must-see spots at the REI Co-Op Journal.
