Looking for great ways to get outside as a family this summer? Join REI staff as we introduce our Passport to Adventure program!

Beginning May 11, families can stop by any REI store to pick up an adventure journal, complete with fun games and activities to document their outdoor adventures. A list of local kid-friendly hikes and bike rides also help get families started.

After completing at least one outdoor activity, participants can send in the tear-off postcard from the journal or visit www.rei.com/passport to get a certificate of completion and a special prize: kid's multi-function binoculars.

Outdoor activities provide a fun, inexpensive and healthy way to spend time together as a family, while helping kids stay active and develop an appreciation for the outdoors.

For information on REI's Passport to Adventure program and other events and clinics, call the store at 847-480-1938 or visit the Stores & Events pages at www.rei.com.