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El Capitan in 40 Billion Pixels

Hayden Carpenter//September 24, 2019

How one of the world’s largest photos is changing the way we climb Yosemite’s iconic big wall. Read More...

5 Favorite Trail Runs Inside National Parks

Zoë Rom//September 23, 2019

Love national parks but despise the crowds? Try trail running, where you can escape the overflowing viewpoints and visitors’ centers to go deep into some of America’s most spectacular landscapes. Read More...

The sun sets behind a classic park landscape highlighting the iconic Joshua Trees.

Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Liz Dengler//September 23, 2019

Whether you’re looking for a peak to summit, a hike to a shady desert oasis or a mellow and educational stroll, Joshua Tree National Park has it all. Read More...

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. Read More...

Sand Dunes and Funeral Mountains, Death Valley National Park, California.

How to Explore Death Valley National Park

Susan B. Barnes//May 29, 2019

Whether hiking to forgotten areas, biking singletrack or stargazing Death Valley will quench your adventure thirst. Learn more at REI Co-Op Journal! Read More...

Mikah Meyer on top of Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park

Why I Visted All 419 National Park Sites in the U.S.

Mikah Meyer//April 29, 2019

On the 11th anniversary of his father's passing from cancer, the author made it his mission to visit all 400+ units of the U.S. National Park System, attempting to become the sole person to do so in a single journey. Here's what happened along the way. Read More...

Two girls hold up Junior Ranger badges they collected

Proficient in Parks

Shanti Hodges//April 22, 2019

The Junior Ranger Program is the National Park Service’s curriculum for kids ages 5–13; here's how some families are using it as an educational tool. Read More...

A backpacker hikes into the High Sierra backcountry in Sequoia National Park.

How to Explore Sequoia National Park

Patrick Hutchison//April 22, 2019

Giant sequoias, granite domes, marble caves and alpine landscapes swirl together to create a truly majestic, rugged tapestry—this is the High Sierra. Read More...

David Bernhardt, wearing a jacket and tie, sitting at a wooden desk

David Bernhardt Confirmed as Interior Department Secretary

REI Staff//April 11, 2019

David Bernhardt, a career lawyer and lobbyist, was confirmed as the new Interior Department Secretary in a vote today in the Senate. Read More...

Melody and Ruby in Joshua Tree National Park

REI Presents: Down With Adventure

Shanti Hodges//April 8, 2019

Spending time outdoors has created a unique bond between Melody Buck Forsyth and Ruby, who was born with Down syndrome. Through their goal to visit all 61 national parks, the family hopes to inspire others. Read More...

REI Introduces Adventures for Pets

Aer Parris//April 1, 2019

Editor's note on April 2, 2019: Alas, REI Pet Ventures is not a new offering for REI, just a little April Fools’ Day fun. For human-powered ... Read More...

David Bernhardt at a Senate committee hearing

Senators Press Interior Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt on Public Lands During Committee Hearing

Julie Brown//March 29, 2019

This week, President Trump’s nominee for interior secretary testified before and answered questions from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Read More...