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As more people seek recreation outdoors, backcountry rescues are on the rise

by Madelyn Beck
Jan 26, 2022
Many volunteer rescue groups had an increase in calls last year.
Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit volunteers extract a person portraying a lost snowshoer during a training exercise.
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For this fly-fishing outfitter, demand is outpacing supply

by Sean McHenry
Feb 26, 2021
Has fly fishing become too popular during the pandemic? A Georgia outfitter shares his story about keeping up with demand.
People "go fishing a lot more than they used to," says Gary Merriman, who owns a fly-fishing store. "Everybody wants to be outside."
Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images
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Why REI is embracing "re-commerce"

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 1, 2019
Consumers today are "less interested in buying stuff and accumulating more things," said REI CEO Eric Artz.
As part of environmental stewardship efforts and changing consumer preferences, outdoor gear retailer R.E.I is doubling down on rentals and used gear sales.
Courtesy of R.E.I. Co-op
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How to be a park ranger

by Eliza Mills
Jan 21, 2019
You don't have to major in environmental sciences.
Andrew LaValle switched careers to spend more time outdoors.
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Grilling industry leader gives us some tips for this weekend's barbecue

by Paulina Velasco
Jun 16, 2017
Chances are, you're probably grilling this weekend.
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Outdoor recreation industry worth half-trillion dollars

by Jeff Tyler
Jun 20, 2012
New report says protecting the environment can be good for the economy and job growth.
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