Rewilding Chicago: Bringing the Outdoors Into the City Aer Parris|June 12, 2018 What happens when people start dreaming around an old industrial site? Apparently, one of the biggest bike parks in the country.
Outdoor Afro Connects Participants to the Outdoors and to Black History Krista Karlson|April 10, 2018 A kayaking trip on Alabama’s Coosa River reflects the organization’s mission to empower Black communities by uncovering the history of the land on which trips take place.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Outdoor Outreach Shelby Stanger|February 21, 2018 Outdoor Outreach on transforming young lives through the outdoors. If you’re a regular listener to this show, you’ve probably tasted ...
The Nature Fix: Our Public Lands Florence Williams|September 21, 2017 In the sixth installment of The Nature Fix, Florence Williams explores the impact of public lands on our mental well-being.
Member Portrait: Katie “Bike Advocate” REI Staff|August 1, 2017 REI Member since 2013 Tell us about yourself. My name is Katie Harris and I live in Washington DC. I’m the Trails Coalition Coordinator at W...
Rally Cry Beer: Connecting D.C. Bike Trails Matt Liddle|April 13, 2017 Beers for Better Biking - Rally Cry IPA was brewed in partnership with two of REI's favorite breweries in D.C.: Atlas Brewworks and DC Brau.
Rewilding D.C.: City Trails Link the Urban to the Outdoors REI Staff|March 12, 2017 What if every U.S. city linked its urban core with outdoor recreation? A coalition of politicians, nonprofits and citizens is making this vision a reality.
Big Marsh: A New Park Rises on Chicago’s South Side Jay Readey|November 23, 2016 Just weeks ago, I stood on a hill in the center of an industrial-themed bike park and was astounded. A kid on a bike turned a 360-degree fli...
Prescribing Nature for Health Nooshin Razani|November 21, 2016 Dr. Nooshin Razani's research looks at nature’s impact on children’s health and development, especially in low-income communities.
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.
