In less than 20 years, the rapid adoption of smart phones and social media has allowed social media companies to group, collate and distribute specific content to users. Social media does not naturally develop the social skills or empathy needed to be a valued part of a healthy community. HerringCelebrating National Public Lands DayAmerica’s 640 million acres of federal public lands are a world-class wonder that belong to us all. Earlier this year, we faced the unimaginable reality that vast swaths of our federal public lands could be sold off. In honor of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10am-4pm, REI Co-op in Bend will host a special event in the store to celebrate everything our public lands have to offer.