Wild Ideas Worth Living: Cheryl Strayed Shelby Stanger|May 30, 2018 Cheryl’s wild idea: To share her story of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, encourage others to get outside, share their stories, and embrace kindness.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Provides up to $30.8B in Benefits Each Year, Study Finds Jessica Bernhard|May 30, 2018 A new report released by The Wilderness Society on Tuesday suggests that the 2-million-acre Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a $1 trillion asset to Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties in Washington State.
The Joys of Section Hiking Shawnté Salabert|May 22, 2018 Many backpackers dream of spending weeks—or even months—on trail. But most folks can’t swing the time commitment required to thru-hike classics like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail. The solution? Learn to embrace the joys of section hiking.
‘Biggest Buzz … Since the Casino’: Cherokee Turning to Mountain Bike Trails to Grow Economy Graham Averill|May 17, 2018 The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hope the new Fire Mountain Trail System can promote economic growth, in addition to their casino, and provide a healthier lifestyle for their own community.
The Lowdown on California’s Proposition 68 Jessica Bernhard|May 17, 2018 On June 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion bond measure that would fund environmental and restoration initiatives, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects across the state. In addition, the proposal sets aside $1.3 billion for rehabilitating and creating state and local parks.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Karen Ramos and Adriana Garcia Shelby Stanger|May 16, 2018 Karen’s and Adriana’s wild idea: To encourage diversity in the outdoors and change how the media portrays who plays outside.
Climb the Hill: Climbers Speak Up for Public Lands Aer Parris|May 16, 2018 Professional climbers, outdoor advocates and lawmakers alike are making a renewed push for simplifying access to the outdoors through the Re...
For Runners: How to Stop Stalling and Start Meditating Kelly Bastone|May 15, 2018 Meditation can do more for your running than a truckload of gels. So why isn’t everybody trying it? We'll give you tips on how to stop stalling and start meditating.
Can Being Mindful Make You a Faster Runner? Olivia Dwyer|May 15, 2018 Mindfulness is having a moment—retreats, programs, apps and books will tell you it’s the answer to your problems. But can being more mindful actually improve athletic performance?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Closed Due to Continued Seismic Activity Jessica Bernhard|May 11, 2018 The majority of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed today, as the threat of a steam-induced explosion and resulting ash fall near the summit of the Kilauea Volcano make traveling in the park dangerous.
REI Member Meeting 2018: Celebrating 80 Years of Passion for the Outdoors Caitlin Goettler|May 10, 2018 Members had the opportunity to hear from REI leadership and board of directors about the health of the business and the ways REI is continuing to have a positive impact and inspire outdoor experiences.
Explore How We Gave Back in 2017 REI Staff|May 4, 2018 REI Co-op invests in the future of the outdoors by giving back nearly 70 percent of our profits to the outdoor community.
