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‘This is so hard on the small communities’: The Shutdown’s Economic Toll

Jenni Gritters//January 12, 2019

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, rural communities like Ashford, WA, near Mount Rainier National Park, are feeling the economic impact. Read More...

Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, guiding clients in Grand Teton National Park

American Alpine Club: Small Businesses that Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands are Hurting

Phil Powers and Mark Butler//January 11, 2019

The American Alpine Club explains how the partial government shutdown is impacting tourism-based economies and small businesses. Read More...

Evergreens of Olympic National Park in the fog

Administration Authorizes National Parks to Use Entrance Fees to Fund Operations During Government Shutdown

Jenni Gritters//January 9, 2019

Some parks could begin using entrance fee funds in order to pay for maintenance during the partial government shutdown. But logistical questions remain. Read More...

How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Public Lands

Morgan Sjogren//January 4, 2019

As the partial government shutdown nears the end of its second week, federal public lands remain mostly open despite a reduction in visitor services. Read More...

Visitor Dies After Injury in Yosemite National Park Amid Government Shutdown

Michelle Flandreau//January 4, 2019

A visitor to California’s Yosemite National Park has died after a reported head injury sustained on Christmas Day, the National Park Service confirmed. Read More...

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns—What You Need to Know

Jenni Gritters//December 19, 2018

After 22 months in office, Interior Secretary Zinke recently announced his intention to resign at the end of the year. Read More...

Jerry Stritzke: Congress is so Close to Ensuring More People Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Jerry Stritzke//December 7, 2018

REI's CEO says leadership, courage and opportunity exist in Congress today to pass a historic outdoor recreation legislation before this Congress ends. Read More...

Two hikers gazing out at Grand Canyon National Park

Explore the National Parks for Free on These Days in 2019

Jenni Gritters//December 4, 2018

For five days in 2019, you'll be able to get into any national park in the United States, for free. Read More...

The Wilderness Society: Speak Up to Protect Your Favorite Outdoor Places

Jonathan Asher//November 27, 2018

Jonathan Asher, co-chair of the LWCF Coalition, explains why it’s crucial that lawmakers work together to reauthorize and permanently fund LWCF. Read More...

REI: Closing on Black Friday for Good

Jerry Stritzke//November 20, 2018

Through #OptOutside, we're embracing our collective potential to leave a positive mark that will pay off in the decades ahead, for future generations. Read More...

A New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Outdoor Access for Veterans

REI Staff//November 16, 2018

The bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act would expand opportunities that allow veterans to access the outdoors for medical care. Read More...

New Analysis Reveals Top 50 Cities for Access to the Outdoors

Caitlin Moran//November 13, 2018

REI and the Trust for Public Land analyzed the top U.S. cities by access to green space. Find out which cities made the list. Read More...