Outdoor enthusiasts in the Quad Cities have a new shopping option in the REI Co-op in Prescott. Twenty-three climbing friends founded REI in 1938 when they wanted to find quality ice axes and other gear for their outdoor adventures. Today, the REI community has 23 million lifetime members, more than 16,000 employees and 181 locations in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The member-owned business has no shareholders; instead, supporting outdoor stewardship, sustainable business and an … [Read more...] about Gearing Up for Outdoor Adventure