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National Outdoor Groups Release Six “Recreate Responsibly” Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors Safely During COVID-19

SEATTLE and DENVER – In advance of Memorial Day weekend – the unofficial start of the summer season – a newly formed coalition of outdoor groups created the Recreate Responsibly initiative to share ways for Americans to stay healthy while enjoying public lands, parks, trails, waters, and other…

May 21, 2020

6 steps to recreate outdoors responsibly

Statement: REI Co-op applauds Gov. Inslee’s move to reopen public lands, urges citizens to “recreate responsibly”

At REI Co-op, we know that time in nature is essential to our health and well-being, and that social isolation and lack of physical and outdoor experiences can have negative mental, emotional and physical impacts. That’s why we applaud the leadership of Gov. Inslee in beginning to reopen Washington…

Apr 27, 2020

DNR Recreation Sites and Public Lands to Reopen May 5

To educate the public about the importance of continued social distancing, DNR and REI Co-op are partnering on the #RecreateResponsibly social media campaign, which will educate visitors about how to stay safe and healthy.

Apr 27, 2020

Recreate responsibly sticker featuring tree illustrations

REI speaks out on proposed exemption for roadless rule in the Tongass National Forest

With the opportunity for public comment on changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule proposed by the Trump administration coming to an end, REI Co-op submitted a strongly worded letter endorsing Alternative #1 (no action) on the proposed changes.

Dec 17, 2019

REI Co-op launches new credit card benefits for cardholders to enjoy a life outdoors

REI Co-op is adding new benefits to its REI Co-op World Elite Mastercard®, making it easier than ever for cardholders to enjoy life outdoors. In addition to 5% back on purchases at REI cardholders now enjoy 2% back on mobile wallet purchases, and extra savings on REI’s adventure travel trips when…

Aug 27, 2019

REI Co-op announces two new efforts to bolster environmental and outdoor journalism

REI Co-op is launching a new venture to lift up environmental and outdoor journalism through the debut of its own print magazine this fall, and a new partnership to channel matching funds directly to local, nonprofit newsrooms covering crucial issues facing the outdoors.

Jun 20, 2019

Hikers on a mountain trail with sun streaming through the clouds.

REI Co-op expands e-bike offerings, announces support for nonprofits focused on unifying regulations and building better access across the nation

Co-op will more than double e-bike inventory in 2019 and announces grant to PeopleForBikes for cycling infrastructure and advocacy

May 9, 2019

REI Co-op to invest up to $1 million in the National Forest Foundation in 2019

REI will donate up to $1 million to the National Forest Foundation in 2019 in continuation of a commitment that began in 2017 and bringing the co-op’s total investment in the NFF to nearly $3.5 million. Funds this year will support 15 projects that will bring significant and sustainable…

May 2, 2019

Three hikers on a bridge in a rainy forest.

REI Co-op marks $100 million invested in life outdoors and invites members to help award funding in their local communities

REI Co-op will reach a major impact milestone this year - $100 million invested in stewardship of the outdoors. To celebrate, today the co-op is launching Loving Our Local Outdoors and is inviting its members to help decide how $1 million in philanthropic giving will benefit their local communities.

Mar 11, 2019

REI Co-op makes major investments in cycling this year, including new premium partnerships

Co-op brings premium cycling brands Bontrager and Cannondale to customers nationwide, extends Co-op Cycles offerings to full-suspension mountain bikes, expands adventure programs and cycle rentals

Feb 28, 2019