Outdoor Nation Inspires a New Generation to #OptOutside Christine Fanning|November 18, 2016 With more than 30,000 energized students leading the way, Outdoor Nation is often described as one of the largest communities of young peopl...
A Climber’s Guide to Creeksgiving Corey Buhay|November 17, 2016 Discover the ultimate guide to Creeksgiving for climbers! Get tips, tricks, and insider knowledge to make your next trip unforgettable. Read now on REI's blog.
Protect Our Public Lands So Everyone Can #OptOutside Will Rogers|November 14, 2016 The Trust for Public Land is working to protect the places that make your outdoor adventures possible, and we need public lands now more than ever.
A Soldier and a Doctor on the Power of Nature Joshua Brandon|November 10, 2016 A veteran and a doctor share why the power of nature can help soldiers adjust back to civilian life and its healing advantages.
The Best California Trails to #OptOutside on This Black Friday Laura Bauer|November 8, 2016 Forget long lines and pre-dawn shopping. We've got a better way to spend the day after Thanksgiving. Sure, you could camp out to get a de...
PeopleForBikes: Connecting the Community Martha Roskowski|November 7, 2016 My twins will bike to school today. They’ll connect along the way with neighborhood friends and pedal together to middle school. They ride b...
A Chance to Reclaim This Election for Our Planet Rose Marcario|November 4, 2016 Patagonia launched Vote Our Planet and is urging Americans to vote to elect officials and support policies to protect our planet’s air, water and soil..
One Step at a Time: GirlTrek’s Commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle GirlTrek|October 31, 2016 GirlTrek families will be rounding up their loved ones on the day after Thanksgiving to #OptOutside for a Family 5K. Join GirlTrek for a trek near you.
Children & Nature Network: Creating Bridges to the Outdoors CJ Goulding|October 28, 2016 As #OptOutside gets into full swing, the Children & Nature Network's Natural Leaders across the country will connect their communities to the outdoors.
#OptOutside – Will You Go Out With Us? REI Staff|October 23, 2016 REI is closing its stores on Black Friday and asking its co-op members and customers to #OptOutside. Will You Go Out With Us?
Why We Choose to OptOutside Jerry Stritzke|October 23, 2016 Jerry Stritzke, CEO of REI, shares the importance of a life outdoors is a live well lived. Join REI this Black Friday and OptOutside.
Welcome to Suburban National Park Paradise Mikah Meyer|October 7, 2016 Cuyahoga Valley, where urban living meets some of the best hiking trails in the Midwest "What can't you do here?" my travel companion ask...