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The Road Rules: Family Travel in an RV or Camper Van
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.
Indoor Camping Guide
Maybe it's bad weather, work obligations or a tummy ache - sometimes a camping trip doesnt work out. But just because you have to stay at home doesnt mean your family cant have a fun camping trip under your own roof. Here's how to bring a little of that outdoor feeling into your own home.
The At-Home Guide to Outdoor Family Fun
Here are some fun ideas for bringing your family closer together while remaining close to home.
Tips for Camping with Dogs
Campings always more fun with your best friend. Here are some key tips to make sure your camping trip remains safe and pet friendly.
Fun Activities for Summer Evenings
Here are a few ideas for how to spend your evenings outside along with links to some essentials that will make those outdoor moments even better.
6 Fun Camping Meals to Make with Kids
Because mealtime at the campsite is a lot more fun when the whole family gets involved.
5 Healthy Breaks for Days at Home
Remembering to take breaks for your health physical and mental can make the difference between comfort and burnout. Here are a few of our favorite ways to break up a day at home.
Safe and Healthy Camping During COVID-19
Keep your campsite clean and your campers healthy with our safe camping tips.
6 Ways to Prepare the Perfect Picnic
Check out some of our favorite tips for taking your picknicking skills to the next level.
Together Outside: Toddlers in Tents
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.
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.
Guide to Choosing the Best Tent
Discover everything you need to know to help you choose the right tent.
Easy Outdoor Games for Kids
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.
The Brooks Family
Troy Brooks is a fitness pro, wellness coach/ brand consultant, and father, dedicated to helping people live better through a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In addition to inspiring people to cultivate their own wellness and get outside for some healthy fun, his wife Shantel and he, are also business partners on a mission to support other married couples in business together and create a community where peoples lives are enriched through conversation, connection, and wellness.
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.
5 Reasons Why Sleeping Outside Makes Life Better
Let nature reboot your system with a night under the starts. Five reasons why sleeping outside makes life better.
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.
New Ways to Celebrate the New Year
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.
Melody Forsyth
Melody Forsyth, outdoor lover, down syndrome activist and power mom.
8 Outdoor Ideas for a Close-to-Home Halloween
Celebrate this festive fall holiday with games, snacks and activities that can be enjoyed safely in your backyard.
Freeport Hunting Expo
L.L.Bean Hunting Expo. September 14-15, 2019. Freeport, ME
5 Ways the Outdoors Makes Me A Better Mom
L.L.Bean brand ambassador and adventurer, Melody Forsyth, talks about the huge impact spending time outdoors has had on her and her family.
Build a Better Backyard
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.
PaddleSports Weekend
Visit L.L.Bean stores June 1-3, 2018. FREE clinics, on-water boat demos, kids' games and Outdoor Discovery Schools courses.
Beginner's Guide to Backyard Camping
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.
How to Choose Your Next Hiking Pack
Three simple questions you should consider when searching for your next pack.
10 Ideas for Winter Fun
Winters more fun outside. Here are a few ideas to help you get out and make winter your wonderland.
National Park Foundation Philanthropic Project Recap
Through our annual $1 million donation to The National Park Foundation, more than $220,000 went towards the creation of summer programs that made getting outdoors and exploring national parks easier for four communities.
Winter in New England
From epic adventures in the snow to simple moments spent in the crisp winter air, were on a mission to make sure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the season. And with free and discounted winter sports and exciting activities happening all across Maine, all you have to do is simply step outside.
Kids' Backpack Storytelling
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.
Newsroom: S'more out of Summer, June 2019
L.L.Bean Launches Initiative to Help Make the Most of Summer, with L.L.Bean Backyard Campsite and Rideshare with Uber.
10 Amazing Canoe Trips
L.L.Bean's favorite canoe routes for paddlers of all ages and abilities.
Build the Ultimate Winter Wish List
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!
Employee Story: From the Suburbs to the Smokies
L.L.Bean employee Nicole R. never considered herself outdoorsy growing up, especially when she didnt see many people who looked like her spending time outside. When she finally decided to take a big step outdoors, it took her farther than she could have imagined.
10 Family Hiking Tips Tricks & Hacks
Here are a few of our favorite hacks and tips to make your next hike even easier.
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.
Find Your Luggage Match for Any Trip
No matter where youre headed next, we've got the bag for you. Thoughtfully designed by travel experts, our luggage is loaded with helpful features to make packing easy and built tough to stand up to the adventures ahead.
S'more out of Summer
Summer always feels too short. So this season we took our Smore Tour on the road to help thousands of people make the most out of every moment.
Todd Snyder Goes to Camp with Second L.L.Bean Collection
For his second collection for L.L.Bean, menswear designer Todd Snyder reimagined signature Bean styles, prints, patterns and colorways pulled from the companys archives, with nods to Maines great outdoors.
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.
Explore L.L.Bean
Everything you need to be an outsider.
Father's Day Gift Guide
However Dad likes to get outside, weve got the gifts that make it easier for him to get out there even more.
The Trail Less Traveled: 50 States, 50 Undiscovered Hikes
In partnership with the National Parks Foundation, L.L.Bean showcases one hike in each state that flies under the radar and is a true gem.
How to Choose a Hiking Pack
Everything you need to know to pick the right pack for your day hike or backpacking trip.
How to Clean Your Hammock
Proper care will help your gear last longer. Well show you how to clean your camping and backyard hammocks so you can start enjoying the benefits of just hanging out.
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.
Friluftsliv: The Joy of Open-Air Living
Around the world, people celebrate and enjoy time outdoors in many different ways. Heres a primer on the Norwegian practice of Friluftsliv, or Free Air Life and how it can help you make the most of your time outside.
Newsroom: Park City Retail Store, October 2018
L.L.Bean retail store located in Park City, Utah.