What the Wildfire Funding Fix Means for Recreation Michelle Flandreau|March 26, 2018 The funding fix helps avoid “fire borrowing” and treats wildfires similarly to other natural disasters.
Bears Ears & Grand Staircase-Escalante: The Ins and Outs of a National Monument Katie Boué|March 21, 2018 Although the reduced boundaries remain controversial, we explore the current impact on recreation.
Force Of Nature: EmpowHER is Inspiring the Next Generation of Outdoor Advocates Caitlin Goettler|March 9, 2018 Through the Force of Nature Fund, REI awarded $1 million in grants to 29 organizations. Learn how National Parks Conservation Association, one of the recipients, is connecting young women to the outdoors.
The Solace of the Sierra Jonathan Olivier|March 6, 2018 Despite a traumatic brain injury, Sara Fry is exploring the High Sierra in an effort to map more than 8,000 miles of hiking trails.
Staking a Claim for Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|March 2, 2018 Morgan Sjogren and Michael Versteeg explore whether staking a mining claim in former Bears Ears monument land could be an unusual public lands preservation tactic.
The New Blueprint for Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Olivia Dwyer|February 16, 2018 Vermont's Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance works with federal agencies to create new backcountry ski trails in the state.
A Trailblazing Wildland Firefighter Provides Training for Women Zoë Rom|December 20, 2017 Bequi Livingston spent her career fighting fires with the most respected crews in the West. Today, she's training more women in backcountry firefighting.
“Going Home” Doesn’t Mean “Staying In” For The Holidays Hilary Oliver|December 6, 2017 How to keep your outdoorsy ways during holiday travel season When you dream about winter holidays, do you picture outdoor adventure as mu...
We Must Take the Long View on Public Lands Jerry Stritzke|December 5, 2017 To those who want their stump speeches about loving public lands to be more than words, now is the time to match sentiment with action.
REI Responds to Administration’s Decision on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments REI Staff|December 4, 2017 Today, the President announced his plan to dramatically reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Submit Your Comments: Proposed National Park Fee Increase REI Staff|November 16, 2017 The National Park Service is proposing to increase entrance fees at 17 of our most popular national parks during peak season. Submit your comment.
Camping with Dogs: How to Navigate Rules and Regulations Heidi Hagemeier|October 26, 2017 Bring your dogs on your next camping trip—many areas of our public lands welcome canine companions. All it takes is a little planning.
