A New Way to Experience the Adirondacks Amanda Loudin|December 28, 2020 Adirondack Hamlets to Huts aims to connect the region’s vast trail network with lodging, food and experiences in communities along the way. Although COVID-19 disrupted this year’s launch plan, the organization hopes to prove its vision in 2021.
How to Find Solitude in the Great Smoky Mountains Graham Averill|December 1, 2020 The Smokies topped 12.5 million visits last year, but there’s still room to explore under-the-radar areas within the most popular national park.
Yosemite Wilderness and Half Dome Permits Guide Ryan Wichelns|October 30, 2020 Whether you’re backpacking, day hiking or climbing Half Dome, knowing how to snag the right Yosemite permit can help spare you a major headache.
On Board a Sailing Expedition to Study Plastic Pollution Clare Murphy|September 25, 2020 An all-women crew of scientists, sailors, artists and others embark on a global voyage to research the threats of plastic pollution on humans and ocean ecosystems.
Best National Park Road Trips Tyler Dunning|June 9, 2020 The open road can lead to some amazing national parks. We've rounded up a few road trips through national parks that are must on any bucket list.
Photo Essay: Greetings from America REI Staff|June 7, 2020 Jennifer Emerling draws on nostalgia and a street photographer’s eye to capture the antic intersection of tourism and nature.
Baby’s First Thru-Hike Tommie Ethington|May 13, 2020 In September 2019, REI members Pablo and Rachel Muldoon took their infant son on a 200-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
National and State Park Closure Updates During COVID-19 REI Staff|March 31, 2020 Keep up to date with the latest national and state park COVID-19 closures on the REI Co-op Journal.
Biking and Mining In Arizona’s Borderlands Jess Daddio|March 24, 2020 The border town of Patagonia, Arizona, exists at the intersection of two worlds: resource extraction and outdoor recreation. One Arizona couple is walking the fine line between, bringing a new 100-mile gravel race to the borderlands.
Best Hikes Near Palm Springs Winston Ross|March 6, 2020 This desert oasis is more than just golf courses and music festivals. It’s a hiker’s paradise.
Best Hikes in Italy Liz Dengler|February 24, 2020 Our 7 favorite treks from one end of the Boot to the other.