How to Hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Maren Horjus|January 8, 2020 Cross the Big Ditch like a pro with this do-it-all guide to route planning, campsites, permits, desert skills and more.
The Top Grand Canyon Waterfall Hikes Morgan Sjogren|June 27, 2019 With underground rivers that gush from its sheer cliff walls and cascades that plunge more than 100 feet in a single span, the world’s most famous chasm is also home to some of its most spectacular waterfalls. These are some of the best.
Sandboarding: The Strangest Sport You Definitely Need to Try Jennifer Simonson|May 8, 2019 If you love snowboarding but are running out of snow as winter comes to an end, there’s a growing, year-round sport you may want to check out.
Phoenix Outdoor Activities: Explore the Southwest Morgan Tilton|February 8, 2019 With perpetual sunshine and a plethora of public lands, it’s easy to see why Phoenix is attracting a growing stream of travelers each year.
How Ada Hatch Helped Change the Field of Archaeology for Women Morgan Sjogren|October 22, 2018 A profile of Ada Hatch, 76, who spent the summer of 1962 working as one of the Southwest’s first woman archaeologists on the Glen Canyon Salvage Project.
Is this Van-Dwelling Yosemite-Fiend Climbing’s Next Great Photographer? Leslie Hittmeier|April 13, 2018 Montanan Drew Smith recently landed one of climbing's most-coveted positions. This is his story.
The Surprising Frequency of Rockfall in Yosemite National Park Chris Van Leuven|October 4, 2017 Until last week, the last rockfall-related death in Yosemite was nearly two decades ago, but slides in the park are more common than you may...
Climbing Road Trip: Autumn’s Best Crags Nick Mott|October 4, 2017 Autumn offers some the best climbing of the year. Here's where to send.
Bears Ears: Run to the Sunrise Morgan Sjogren|June 16, 2017 One runner’s search for adventure and a fresh start in our newest—and now at-risk—national monument I’m shivering in the back of my yello...
Yosemite National Park Visitor Guide REI Staff|February 20, 2017 One of the crown jewels of California, Yosemite National Park boasts spectacular granite peaks, iconic waterfalls and pristine rivers and streams.
A Bears Ears National Monument Primer Shannon Davis|December 30, 2016 President Obama preserves 1.35 million acres in southern Utah Just weeks after banning oil drilling in federally owned arctic waters, Oba...
Ride Here Now: Your Best Bets for Winter Riding in the Southwest Desert Jordan Carr|December 20, 2016 Warm temps, sunshine and trails abound in these desert oases When icy trails and dark days have you feeling down, look no further than th...
