REI Adventures Shuts Down Trips: How To Find Alternative Active Travel
A major active travel company is closing its doors, but there are still a lot of good alternatives for your next hiking or cycling vacation.
Adventure Travel Shakeup: REI Ends its Guided Trips Business
The End of an Era for Outdoor Enthusiasts
REI Adventures, the travel division of outdoor gear retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), has closed its doors. This announcement marks a significant shift in the active travel industry, leaving many avid hikers and cyclists searching for alternatives.
Alternatives for Guided National Park Trips
Despite REI's departure, there are still numerous reputable active travel companies offering guided trips to National Parks. One of the most comparable options is Backroads, America's oldest and largest active travel outfitter. Backroads offers shorter trips, women's-only departures, and a variety of U.S. destinations, including many National Parks.