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How to Transport Your Kayak
Our resident kayak expert, Mackenzie, shows us how to make transporting your kayak safe and easy.
Gifts to Bring Your Family Together This Winter
Our top picks for the gifts that will have your family making great memories together outside.
Employee Story: Roads to Discovery
Mary, Sakshi and Amy are all Outdoor Discovery Programs instructors who share one common goal- to be strong female role models for anyone who wants to get outside.
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
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.
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.
LGBTQ+ in the Outdoors
Founder of OUT There Adventures, Elyse Rylander, has been helping members of the LGBTQ- community experience the joy of the outdoors for 15 years. We chatted with her about how growing up outside shaped her lifes path.
Newsroom: Outdoor Discovery Programs's Adventure Travel Trips, June 2017
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Announce Adventure Travel Trips for 2017.
PaddleSports Weekend
Visit L.L.Bean stores June 1-3, 2018. FREE clinics, on-water boat demos, kids' games and Outdoor Discovery Schools courses.
Holiday Gift Guide
This year, finding the right gift doesnt have to be complicated. Whether youre looking for rugged gear used by our own Outdoor Discovery Program instructors, or cozy items loved by other customers, weve got you covered.
Melody Forsyth
Melody Forsyth, outdoor lover, down syndrome activist and power mom.
Together Outside: Baby on Board
Paddleboarding with a toddler can have its fair share of challenges, but the rewards of spending time together on the water together are worth every one.
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.