Bob Rein, MN’24, is an adventurer and explorer based in Texas. His passion for discovery has led him to remote corners of North America and beyond. His early explorations were land-based and took him into the mountains of upstate New York, the canyons and deserts of Arizona, and the rugged terrains of West Texas. Now addicted to sea kayaking, Bob explores the territories along the Inside Passage. These journeys provide solitude, a deep connection to nature, and the Indigenous cultures that once inhabited these lands. The Expeditions tab features his prominent explorations. With plans to explore the northern-most Canadian provinces and the Arctic, Bob hopes to explore, study, and document the “Dark and Unplumbed Depths” of the North American continent. The website serves as a platform to share his research, trip reports, and resources related to these explorations and the Indigenous inhabitants.

Ethnography:

Beyond his explorations, Bob is dedicated to the study and documentation of North American Indigenous cultures. As an Ethnographer, he has worked with and studied various Indigenous cultures of U.S. tribes of the southwest and the Canadian First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, as his explorations take him to their homelands and territories. He continues to do land- based exploring with new studies of the pre-historic Indigenous Cultures of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands and far west Texas locales along the Mexican border.

The Explorers Club:

In 2024, Bob’s dedication to exploration was recognized with his acceptance into the prestigious Explorers Club, which boasts membership of past and present  notable explorers. Since 1904, the club which is headquartered in New York City and has a community of Chapters around the world and has supported scientific expeditions of all disciplines. Bob is an active member of the Texas Chapter. He was appointed Membership Chair in 2024 and was selected to serve on the chapter board as Treasurer in 2025.

Inspiration: Bob’s inspiration is drawn from his friendships and the stories of remarkable explorers and adventurers. He features these individuals on this site, providing links to their social media pages and websites, fostering a community of like-minded individuals passionate about exploration and cultural understanding.