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Whether kids are headed to preschool or grad school, we can help you find that one perfect pack.
We asked the National Park Foundation and outdoor parents-extraordinaire the Bowmans to give us their suggestions for the best parks to bring your kids.
Together with Nature. Nature brings out the best in all of us. Thats why we design clothing and gear to help you and your loved ones share amazing outdoor experiences and create lasting memories. Because lifes better when you spend it with family, whoever that may be and the outdoors is much more fun that way too.
Everything your camper needs to stay comfortable, confident, and protected so they can focus on discovering just how great the great outdoors are.
Our outerwear guide makes it easy to choose the right winter jackets and coats for the entire family. Explore our great selection of insulated parkas, fleece, rainwear and more.
Your guide to finding the perfect cold weather boots - whether you're running errands, playing in the snow or exploring wintry landscapes.
Since the debut of our first school backpack in 1982, customers have shared their L.L.Bean pack love stories with us and now were sharing them with you.
Discover your home away from home with our camping guides, tips, tricks and stories.
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L.L.Bean offers monogramming so you can personalize products for yourself or as a gift.
Well show you which hiking boot is best for you and why its so important to have the right style and fit.
Our favorite tips for easy packing, tasty cooking and making your campsite comfy.
The Rise of the American Backpacker and the Vest that Kept Them Warm
Whether youre hiking through a local park or tackling a peak, we can help you get there, with guides and advice on what gear to buy, where to hike near you and how to get your kids out on the trail with you.
We asked our employees to share all the unique ways they use their Boat and Tote bags. Here are our 10 favorite answers.
6 ways to make the outdoors part of your routine.
L.L.Bean Ambassadors The Bowman Family have taken to the road for the outside adventure of a lifetime! Hop onboard to read their story, RV travel tips, and insights about travel and life on the open road.
An outdoor getaway isnt all about far-off destinations its about making the most of every second outside. Creating a relaxing escape right outside your door is easier than you think.
During a week-long youth adventure led by the Montana Conservation Corps, we learn about the physical, educational and psychological benefits of getting outside at a young age.
The stories you share about our products inspire us, inform us, and help us connect to each other through one common love, the outdoors. So, we invite you to share your stories here. Chances are you'll inspire us - and a lot of other people, too.
Mackenzie shows you how to size snowshoes for the different conditions you might experience out there this winter.
Are you an everyday outdoor lover? An all-out adventurer? A backyard fun enthusiast? No matter what your outdoor personality, well help you find the gifts to match, then show you how to build a wish list and share it with others. No secret Santas this year!
L.L.Bean gives $2.1 Million to Nonprofit Organizations in 2016. Charitable giving focuses on outdoor recreation, youth, environmental stewardship, health, education and the arts.
Meet Jessie Diggins, World Champion Cross Country Skier.
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.
L.L. Bean partner, ornithologist and birding guide Isaiah Scott shares some of his insights from years of birding including tips for finding birding spots, his go-to equipment and more.
Camping with toddlers might sound like a recipe for a sleepless night, but with the right attitude, it will be the start of a pastime theyll love for years to come.
Because mealtime at the campsite is a lot more fun when the whole family gets involved.
L.L.Bean brand ambassador and adventurer, Melody Forsyth, talks about the huge impact spending time outdoors has had on her and her family.
We're teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to bring the life-changing benefits of outdoor recreation to kids in select cities - and to set the framework that will help 4,700 Clubs around the country do the same.
How do you keep toddlers happy on the trail? Lots of breaks, lots of snacks and lots of practice but the payoff is worth every step.
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.
When getting to a campsite isnt an option, these simple tips will show you how to give your family a fun and memorable camping trip without straying far from home.
Looking for things to keep your kids occupied? Check out these fun, backyard-friendly games you can play right now. They require little or no set up and dont cost a dime.
Oh what fun it is outside! Check out these fun, festive ways to bring the holiday spirit outdoors, while staying safe and close to home.
At L.L.Bean, we believe in the power of the outdoors to bring people together. Check out our latest efforts to get entire communities outside and in the process, create a more sustainable world.
We're partnering with the Trust for Public Land to renovate the outdoor area of Clevelands Lakeview Terrace to make it easier for kids to play and provide a place where the community can spend quality time outside.
Celebrate this festive fall holiday with games, snacks and activities that can be enjoyed safely in your backyard.
We asked L.L.Bean Ambassadors and one of our favorite outdoor families, to share how they get outside during the holiday and winter seasons.
We make our L.L.Bean Boots in Brunswick and Lewiston, Maine and we do it one pair at a time using the finest leather and waterproof rubber.
Everything you need to be an outsider.
Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks to Make your Next Backyard Gathering the Best Yet
Were spreading great summer vibes all around our beautiful state (and beyond!), making it easier for you to fill your schedule with outdoor fun, art, and perfect beach days.
Video about foster children in Florida fishing with Will Dunn, founder of Take a Kid Fishing program.
You might be closer to a national park site than you think. With the National Park Foundations Find Your Park tool, you can discover nearby opportunities to birdwatch, experience history, absorb culture and more.
Students at West Side High live in a food desert, we've partnered with The Trust for Public Land and the community to build a working garden run by and for the students to help change that.
When it comes to welcoming a new year, and the new possibilities and reinvigorating outdoor experiences to come, were definitely ready to celebrate. So, were sharing fun ideas for how you can bring in the new year, while staying close to home.
In recognition of Black History Month, best-selling author and L.L.Bean Ambassador Mirna Valerio reflects on the months past and imagines a future that paints a fuller, more inclusive picture of American history.
