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Get Started Paddling
Paddling a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe is fun, healthy and an amazing way to experience your favorite pond, river, lake or bay. Our experts have put together this helpful checklist of the essentials you need.
How to Paddle a Kayak
Before you grab a paddle and head for the shoreline, check out these tips so you can get the most out of every stroke.
5 Things to Know Before You Start Kayaking
L.L.Bean's top tips for successful paddling. Five things to know before starting.
How to Stand and Paddle on a SUP
Learn the basics of stand up paddle boarding from Kevin, our expert paddling instructor, so you can get out on the water and have some fun.
PaddleSports Weekend
Visit L.L.Bean stores June 1-3, 2018. FREE clinics, on-water boat demos, kids' games and Outdoor Discovery Schools courses.
5 Tips for Paddling Safely
Having fun while paddling is important, but so is staying safe. Check out these safety tips from our paddling expert before you get on the water.
Kayaks 101: Getting to Know Your Kayak
Kevin from our Outdoor Discovery Programs is here with a quick rundown of the basic equipment you need to start kayaking youll be paddling like a pro in no time.
10 Expert Tips for New Kayak Owners
We asked our Outdoor Discovery Programs paddling experts to share their best insider tricks to help make your time on the water more organized, comfortable and safe.
SUP 101: Getting to Know Your Paddleboard
The basics about SUP Types, parts and paddles.
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
10 Ideas for Winter Fun
Winters more fun outside. Here are a few ideas to help you get out and make winter your wonderland.
Behind the Scenes: Meet Our Models
At L.L.Bean, weve always believed spending time outside brings out the best in all of us. Many of our models are people who inspire us daily, sharing our love and passion for the outdoors. Were proud to introduce you to just a few of these incredible people who are featured in our catalogs.
10 Family Hiking Tips Tricks & Hacks
Here are a few of our favorite hacks and tips to make your next hike even easier.
Maine Guides
No one knows their way around nature like a registered Maine Guide. Find out what makes these outdoor experts so good at what they do and get to know a few along the way.
3 Ways to Style a Vest
As casual, elevated, or active as you need, there are so many ways to style a vest all of them easy. Well show you how.
Create a Winter Oasis in Your Backyard
If youre spending winter inside, youre missing out. Heres how to transform your outdoor space into the perfect hangout even in winter weather.
6 Ways to Style for a Holiday Party
Elevate your look for your next holiday get-together with these expert style tips and outfit suggestions.
How to Start a Campfire
Lets get toasty! Heres everything you need to know to build, start and maintain a log cabin style campfire one of the easiest campfires to build.
10 Amazing Canoe Trips
L.L.Bean's favorite canoe routes for paddlers of all ages and abilities.
How to Put On Snowshoes
Our snow-it-all, Mackenzie, shares five simple steps to get you ready for your next snowshoe adventure.
Get Started Kayak and Canoe Camping
Camping by boat combines all the fun or camping with stunning, remote locations you can only reach by boat and getting started is easier than you might think.
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Get the Family Started Fishing
Fishing with a spinning rod is an easy and simple way to get the whole family into the sport of fishing. We have all the expertise and experience to help get you started.
Gifts to Bring Your Family Together This Winter
Our top picks for the gifts that will have your family making great memories together outside.
I Want to Hunt! Now What?
L.L.Bean road map to becoming a hunter.
5 Nature-Inspired Activities To Do At Home
Learning more about the natural world around you is as easy as stepping out your door. We reached out to our friends at The Ecology School for five nature-inspired activities you can do right at home.
10 Clever Camping Hacks, Tips, and Tricks
Our favorite tips for easy packing, tasty cooking and making your campsite comfy.
6 Ways to Style a Flannel Shirt
This comfortable classic isnt just cozy it can also be dressed up, dressed down and styled for any occasion. Heres how.
8 Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks
Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks to Make your Next Backyard Gathering the Best Yet
How to Layer for Changing Seasons
Unpredictable weather can make dressing for the outdoors feel like an impossible task. Thats why weve narrowed it down to the three key layers you need to stay warm, dry, and ready for anything.
8 Delicious Twists on the Classic S'more
You wanted smore? You got it! Thanks to Outdoor Discovery Programs guide Matt and his son Kirby, weve added four more smores to our collection of recipes, with surprising new flavors and helpful hacks.
The 4 Tenets of a Responsible Hunter
Your guide to the unwritten rules of the hunt. The four tenents of a responsible hunter.
Five Ways to Take Your Workouts Outdoors this Summer
Get our tips for staying active and soaking up all the benefits of being outdoors to improve your health and wellbeing.
6 Ways to Get Ready to Spend Spring Outside
Spring hasnt quite sprung, but its coming! That means its time to start thinking about getting yourself, your gear and your plans in order so youll be ready to get outside the second the season starts. Not sure where to start? Come see how were planning on preparing.
8 Ideas for Rainy Day Fun
Dont let rain ruin your outdoor plans. Here are some great ideas for spending rainy days outside.
The Bowman Family
Meet the Bowman Family. Family of four embark on the ultimate family road trip for 18 months. Visited all 59 U.S. National Parks.
How to Use a Map & Compass
With a good compass, a little practice, and some basic navigational know-how, you won't need a GPS to find your way in the wilderness. Well point you in the right direction!
5 Top Tips for Deer Hunting Success
How to find your first whitetail deer. Tops for a successful deer hunting season.
Get Started XC Skiing
Winters coming! Heres everything you need to know to get started with the fun and healthy sport of cross-country skiing.
The Best National Parks to Visit for Each Season
Planning a trip to one of our amazing national parks? We got together with our partners at the National Park Foundation to create a list of the best parks to visit in each season so you can figure out both the where and the when with ease.
Tick Prevention Tips
Gear and advice to help you avoid ticks outdoors and what to do if you do encounter them.
Get Started Camping
Camping is one of the easiest ways to spend quality time outdoors with friends and family, and a great trip just requires a few pieces of gear and a little planning. L.L.Bean has the expertise to help you get there.
4 Ways to Style Your Home for the Holidays
Create a cozy and festive space for you and your loved ones this season with these simple tips and tricks.
Get Started Hiking
Hiking is an incredibly healthy activity and an amazing way to experience the outdoors, but it can also be a little intimidating to get started. We have the expertise and gear to make getting started easy.