Give yourself some space #optoutside
On Black Friday we close our doors and go outside. Because that’s where we feel good, and awesome, and human. Luckily, we have 364 other days to get out there, too. Join us!
It's amazing what a couple of hours outside can do for your well-being.


How to recreate responsibly
Playing outside responsibly in COVID times is possible. Here’s what that means and how to do it.
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Why we need access to the outdoors more than ever
Amid the pandemic, one outdoorist, writer and REI member realizes just how vital nature is to her healing.
Read more of this article at the Co-op Journal
Fresh air is a state of mind.
One we could all use a little
more of these days.


Could the pandemic change our outdoor habits?
Here’s what past research suggests.
Read more of this article at the Co-op JournalSince 2015, we’ve closed our doors on the busiest shopping day of the year to #OptOutside. We hope you join us.