Op-Ed: An Ode to Being a Beginner Haley Littleton|November 28, 2016 Society teaches women to aspire for perfection or nothing at all. The solution? Graciousness and bravery. My freshman year of college, a ...
Top 6 Gifts For Outdoor Beginners REI Staff|December 3, 2015 Loving the outdoors means sharing the outdoors. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best outdoor gifts you can give the outdoor-challenged person in your life.
Stargazing Essentials REI Staff|August 19, 2025 Stock up before you look up: Here are our top gear and apparel picks to pack along for a night of stargazing.
From Coal Mines to the Milky Way (and Beyond) Eric J. Wallce|July 9, 2025 An REI Co-op Member and West Virginia coal miner turned to photography to express his love for his state’s night skies and wilderness areas—and it changed his life.
New to Camping? There’s an App for That. Courtney Holden|October 21, 2024 Lestarya Molloy developed Fridie Outdoors to provide camping newbies with tips and tricks that are accessible anywhere.
The Perfect Kit for Birding Erica Zazo|August 30, 2024 Want to try bird-watching? Here’s everything you need to get started, including binoculars, a guidebook and more birder basics.
What’s In My Pack with Super-Thru-Hiker Lyla “Sugar” Harrod Lyla Harrod|June 14, 2024 The first openly transgender woman to complete the Triple Crown of thru-hiking shares her thru-hiking essentials (including luxury items)
Thru-Biking the East Coast Greenway: A Community-Centered Adventure Erica Zazo|April 5, 2024 What one solo bikepacker’s journey on the East Coast Greenway can teach us about community connection, accessible trails and the power of spontaneous adventure.
Birding and Nature Photography with Dudley Edmondson Shelby Stanger|February 20, 2024 Dudley Edmondson is a legendary outdoorsman and birder, nature photographer and. cinematographer. In 2006, he published "Black and Brown Faces in America's Wild Places." He hopes to inspire the next generation of Black, Indigenous and other people of color to get outside.
Atreyu Running Shoes Get the Job Done Sarah Grothjan|March 23, 2023 The young, Austin-based running shoe brand prioritizes simplicity to help runners of all levels meet their individual needs.
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Georgia William Beeker|December 29, 2022 The Peach State offers some great mountain biking experiences, if one knows where to look. Here’s one Southern expert’s top picks.
The Best Mountain Bike Rides Near Atlanta William Beeker|December 29, 2022 The “City in the Forest” is home to some amazing mountain biking. Take advantage of one rider’s guide to some top dirt therapy destinations.
