Outdoor recreation
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| June 2025 | A proposed class-action lawsuit was filed against Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, alleging price fixing in archery equipment with manufacturers, distributors, and the Archery Trade Association. |
| 2025 | Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's were ranked as the most trusted U.S. retailers for hunting and fishing gear in the Most Trusted Brands survey, and received 4½ out of 5 stars in Newsweek's 'America's Most Admired Workplaces' list. |
| 2025 |
Geocaching
Fourth locationless cache (GCA2025) announced for geocaching's 25th anniversary, challenging participants to take a photo next to a number 25.
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| 2025 |
Geocaching
Geocaching HQ announced they will allow geocachers to host Community Celebration Events, subject to specific criteria.
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| 2025 | Bass Pro Shops became the primary sponsor for multiple NASCAR teams, including the No. 3 car driven by Austin Dillon, the No. 19 car driven by Chase Briscoe, and the No. 56 car driven by Martin Truex Jr. |
| January 2025 | Eric Artz announced his retirement, to be effective in March 2025. Mary Beth Laughton will succeed him as CEO. |
| January 8 2025 | REI announced the closure of its 'Experiences' businesses, with CEO Eric Artz citing low customer engagement (40,000 customers in 2024, less than 0.4% of co-op customers) and unprofitability. |
| 2024 | Bass Pro Shops partnered with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to become an official outdoor gear provider, offering exclusive savings to veterans and active-duty military members across 50 states and 30 countries. |
| 2024 | Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium was voted 'America's Best Aquarium'. |
| 2024 | Patagonia launches the 'Vote Her' campaign, partnering with the League of Conservation Voters to encourage voter participation and engagement on climate policy. |
| July 2024 | The Rolling Stones performed at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, demonstrating the venue's capability to host major musical acts and attracting significant attention to the arena. |
| May 2024 | Migration Madness Birdathon competition held throughout May, where participants aim to spot as many bird species as possible during the month-long festival celebrating bird migration. |
| February 2024 | Peter Kaestner became the first birder to log over 10,000 bird species, with the achievement surrounded by controversy involving Jason Mann. |
| January 1 2024 |
Geocaching
Third locationless cache (GC9FAVE) was archived and locked.
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| 2023 |
Geocaching
Over 3 million active geocaches were recorded globally, demonstrating the widespread popularity of the activity.
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| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops and Bluegreen Corporation announced plans to acquire the Branson Cedars Resort. |
| 2023 | Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium was voted 'America's Best Aquarium'. |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are recognized as the top two retailers in the Camping & Outdoor Gear category by Newsweek, marking their second consecutive year of this honor. |
| 2023 | The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved naming the Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems in recognition of Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris's significant contributions to conservation. |
| November 2023 | Workers at eight REI retail stores accused the company of multiple federal labor law violations, including retaliation against pro-union workers and refusing to bargain in good faith. |
| June 10 2023 | Follow the Money investigative platform published an article exposing poor working conditions in Patagonia's Sri Lankan factories, where workers earn less than half of a livable wage and work 14-hour shifts. |
| May 2023 | Durham, North Carolina store workers voted 20-12 to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union after a four-day strike. |
| April 2023 | Eugene, Oregon REI location filed a petition for union elections with the National Labor Relations Board. |
| April 20 2023 |
Gowalla
Gowalla announced through their Discord server that they have paused active development of the app.
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| March 2023 | REI workers in Orange, Ohio voted to unionize with a 27-12 vote. |
| March 10 2023 |
Gowalla
Gowalla was officially relaunched, 11 years after its original shutdown.
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| January 31 2023 | REI laid off 8 percent of its corporate staff, eliminating 167 positions due to economic challenges. |
| January 1 2023 |
Geocaching
Deadline for logging the Signal the Frog locationless cache (GC8FR0G) was extended. The cache ultimately reached 22,500 finds, becoming the second most logged geocache in history.
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| 2022 | Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium was voted 'America's Best Aquarium'. |
| 2022 | The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) awarded Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris the National Service Award, recognizing their exemplary support to the American Soldier and the United States Army community. |
| 2022 | Bass Pro Shops became the primary sponsor of the Missouri Thunder, one of eight founding teams in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Team Series. |
| 2022 | Bass Pro Shops announces a new fishing resort to be built in Marathon, Florida, on Valhalla Island, with over half the development reserved as green space. |
| 2022 | Bass Pro Shops was sued for not honoring a lifetime warranty on 'RedHead Lifetime Guarantee All Purpose Wool Socks'. |
| December 31 2022 |
Geocaching
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Groundspeak extended the period for hosting Community Celebration Events until this date.
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| December 31 2022 |
Geocaching
Closing date for logging the trash pickup locationless cache (GC8NEAT), which was found over 33,500 times and became the most 'found' geocache.
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| September 2022 | Yvon Chouinard transferred ownership of Patagonia's voting stock to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and nonvoting stock to Holdfast Collective, with the goal of using profits to address climate change and protect land. |
| August 17 2022 |
Geocaching
Third locationless cache (GC9FAVE) made available, inviting geocachers to share their favorite geocaching stories.
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| March 2022 | SoHo workers voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU), winning 88-14. |
| March 2022 | Kathmandu Holdings was rebranded as KMD Brands. |
| January 2022 | SoHo, Manhattan REI location filed the company's first-ever National Labor Relations Board petition to vote to become a union. |
| 2021 | Bass Pro Shops began annually hosting critically-ill sea turtles suffering from cold-stunned phenomenon at their Wonders of Wildlife facility, providing specialized rehabilitation including hydration therapy, wound management, nutritional support, and veterinary care. |
| 2021 | Bass Pro Shops and Helping a Hero hosted a telethon to raise money and awareness for the 100 Homes Challenge. The company committed to paying 25% of the next 100 homes built for wounded veterans and fully funded 10 homes. |
| 2021 | The proposed acquisition of Sportsman's Warehouse was canceled after the Federal Trade Commission indicated they would not provide clearance. |
| 2021 | Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships awards a $1 million first-place prize to Tucker Smith and Logan Parks from Auburn University. |
| 2021 | Announced discontinuation of clothing production with added corporate logos to improve garment life-spans. |
| December 2021 | European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights filed a criminal complaint against Patagonia, alleging benefit from forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang, China. |
| June 30 2021 |
Geocaching
GPSgames.org was officially retired after nearly two decades of supporting GPS gaming communities.
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| May 20 2021 | White River Marine Group, a division of Bass Pro Shops, purchased Hatteras Yachts, a yacht and speedboat manufacturing company, expanding their marine brand portfolio. |
| April 5 2021 | Patagonia pledges $1 million to Black Voters Matter and the New Georgia Project to support voter registration efforts in Georgia. |
| February 18 2021 |
Geocaching
The second geocaching trackable in space (TB5EFXK) was placed on the Mars Perseverance Rover, attached to the SHERLOC calibration target with a tracking code printed on a prototype helmet visor material.
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