Michelle Flandreau

Managing Editor @REI | Past: @starbucks @KING5Seattle @wbir | @mizzou grad

[Seattle Kraken @SeattleKraken]

BIG MOOD

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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.

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

@WekesawaKisika Thanks for your question! We're focused on US-based stories for a national audience.

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

📣 Send me your story ideas! 📣

Uncommon Path is accepting feature story pitches for early 2022 with a focus on these topics: equity and inclusion, climate and environment, running and yoga. More on what we’re looking for: https://t.co/f0QxoPvDdz

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

Rates start at $500. Send pitches to [email protected] by 10/5. @WritersofColor

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

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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.

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Hiking, walking, sitting, watching—outside-ing is what you make it, and there are limitless ways to #OptOutside. Read these stories and more here: https://t.co/tynpUppHVq

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

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

Yesss 🍕🍕🍕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you @knkxfm for your commitment to journalism today and everyday. Thank you @halleyrebecca for being a pizza champion.

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You asked, we answered. Introducing the Official KNKX Pizza Fund. 🍕 KNKX reporters, engineers, and staff did amazing working bringing you vital news today. If you want to thank them, donate below and we'll arrange to send them a pizza on your behalf. https://t.co/B2Vn77NEfF

[Paige Cornwell @pgcornwell]

One hell of a lede from the Associated Press.

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

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[REI @REI]

We’ve helped generations of people find the right gear for them since 1938. Now, our editorial awards program—which is grounded in rigorous field tests by our members and staff—offers a new way for you to discover best-in-class gear at the co-op.

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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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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.

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

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 - https://t.co/2u6VAV6Dy8

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

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

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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.

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

2020 me also approves 💯

[Michelle Flandreau @mcflandreau]

This soundtrack has high school me written all over it. #NormalPeople https://t.co/GPXu0s0YIV