Today, I joined @GovInslee to announce that statewide recreation will reopen to the public starting May 5. With the health of Washingtonians in mind, DNR rec sites will reopen on a rolling basis. Camping will remain closed until further notice. Learn more: dnr.wa.gov/open

We’ve been getting outside together for 82 years. Let’s celebrate! Tweet your favorite outdoor story with a photo or video using #REImember— we’ll be sharing back 82 of them.

As parks, trails and beaches reopen, join us and #RecreateResponsibly. Check out this easy to follow guide and help spread the word.

In a major win for the outdoors, the #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct became law today, allocating billions to our public lands.

It's bad out there. Air quality is very unhealthy to hazardous across most of W. WA. The silver lining is that this is as bad as it should get, although clearing won't start until Sunday (Monday for E. WA). Stay indoors, stay safe. Forecast - wasmoke.blogspot.com/2020/09/gasp-h…

We believe in the power of voting. Ahead of the election, we're outfitting our community with the tools they need to participate—be it voting guides, personal stories from our co-op community or a tool to check your voter registration. So, gear up. Then go vote.

The climate crisis is the greatest threat to the future of life outdoors. We’re committing to cut our carbon emissions 55% by 2030 and to become climate neutral today through carbon credits. Learn more about our new commitments by heading to the Co-op Journal.

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One hell of a lede from the Associated Press.

Yesss 🍕🍕🍕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you KNKX Public Radio for your commitment to journalism today and everyday. Thank you Halley "Get Vaccinated" Knigge for being a pizza champion.

The story behind a new set of requirements to help brands rally around climate goals and break down barriers to time outside.

Hiking, walking, sitting, watching—outside-ing is what you make it, and there are limitless ways to #OptOutside. Read these stories and more here: bit.ly/3fOjYuG

Have you heard of the America the Beautiful initiative? It could be key to protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change—with a goal to protect 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. Learn about the effort and how you can help.

In the second episode of REI's new podcast "Hello, Nature," @meuceph visits Arches National Park and discovers the healing power of the land. Listen now or check out "Hello, Nature" wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Subaru

We're back with five new REI Co-op Editors' Choice Awards, including two fire pits, a headlamp, a spacious hammock and the coziest camp slippers ever.

BIG MOOD