“We Are All on Native Land” Christina Montoya Fiedler|October 7, 2022 In the U.S.A., we are all on Native land—and it's important to learn how how to honor Indigenous communities by recreating mindfully. Here's how to start.
Our National Parks: How Accessible Are They? Sarah Grothjan|September 21, 2022 The national parks are more accessible than in years past, but some say they're still not accessible enough. Advocates, trail users and park officials weigh in on what's working—and what could be better.
Our Land REI Staff|September 19, 2022 A short documentary film introduces the Black environmentalists and residents who are fighting to protect Eagle Harbor, Maryland.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
A Year of Action: What the Co-op Community Accomplished in 2021 REI Staff|December 17, 2021 Learn about the issues the co-op community championed in 2021, from planting trees to fighting climate change to supporting kids getting outside.
Finding Common Ground on the Trails Nathan Pipenberg|November 24, 2021 However you choose to get outside, here’s a guide to sharing the trails.
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|November 3, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
How Greenways Are Linking People, Places Courtney Holden|September 21, 2021 The East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route from Maine to Florida, is one of many efforts nationwide to expand biking and walking trails.
Here’s What the ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Could Mean for Lovers of Public Lands Julie Brown|September 8, 2021 To fight climate change and save wildlife, the Biden administration has set a goal to conserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The outdoor recreation community stands to play a pivotal role. Here’s what the plan looks like and how you can support it.
Q&A: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Monument Designations, Conservation and More Sarah Grothjan|June 15, 2021 Deb Haaland discusses the proposed America the Beautiful initiative, national monument designations, clean energy on public lands and more.
With Deb Haaland at the Helm, Change Is on the Horizon for Interior Sarah Grothjan|April 6, 2021 In March, Haaland made history after being confirmed the first Native American cabinet secretary. We take a look at what could happen under her leadership.
Where Can I Ride My E-Bike on Federal Lands? Julie Brown|March 31, 2021 New guidelines are making it tricky to figure out where e-bikes are allowed. Here's what we know right now.
