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Summer in the Park
Its time to shine at our annual celebration of all things summer! Come out to Freeport for our cant-miss concert series, outdoor yoga classes, family movie nights, and a whole lot more.
Summer Across Maine
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.
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.
Winter Boot Buying Guide
Your guide to finding the perfect cold weather boots - whether you're running errands, playing in the snow or exploring wintry landscapes.
There's a Story Behind Every Pack
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.
Summer Camp Packing List
Everything your camper needs to stay comfortable, confident, and protected so they can focus on discovering just how great the great outdoors are.
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.
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.
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture
Learn a few tips to freshen your furniture for another season of outdoor fun.
What to Wear When Paddling
Whether youre kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, heres what you should be wearing to stay warm, dry and comfortable.
L.L.Bean Kid's Camp
NEW L.L.Bean's Kids' Camp- Coming this summer to our Freeport campus - all-day fun and outdoor adventures including archery and stand-up paddleboarding, plus arts and crafts. Sign up by the day or the week. Learn more- https-//www.llbean.com/kidscamp
What to Wear on a Run in the Cold
Learn how to dress comfortably from head to toe for running when the frost bites and the wind stings.
Newsroom: New Haven Retail Store, May 2017
L.L.Bean Opens Third Retail Store in Connecticut at The Shops at Yale in New Haven, CT.
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.
Newsroom: Mashapee Retail Store, March 2017
Adventures are in store for Cape Cod- L.L.Bean to open its fourth store in Massachusetts at Mashpee Commons.
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.
Hiking Footwear Buying Guide
Your guide to discovering the perfect hiker for your next adventure from park to peak or anywhere in between.
Current Stories
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How to Choose a Pair of Walking Shoes
Well show you how to choose the right shoes for comfortable walks and casual hikes.
Newsroom: The VIA Agency, April 2017
A full-service, independent marketing agency headquartered in Portland, ME.
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.
National Park Foundation Boston Harbor Program
Four miles offshore from downtown Boston is Spectacle Island, a place where people can hike, learn and play. L.L.Bean and the National Park Foundation hosted free activities there to show Boston-area families that outdoor fun is only a short ferry ride away.
Be an Outsider in the City
All summer long, we're celebrating all of the ways you choose to Be an Outsider in the City, providing tips, inspiration, and sharing the work we're doing alongside our partners.
Home & Backyard
Treat yourself to a staycation with our tips, tricks and guides on how to make your backyard or patio, or deck, or even front steps a destination for outdoor fun.
Events & Activities
We always have something exciting planned, making it easier for everyone to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors together. Check back often to see what's happening on our flagship campus in Freeport, Maine, across New England, and right outside your door!
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.
5 Classic Backyard Games
Game night is better outdoors. Check out our five favorite backyard games - plus a few tips to go behond the basics and take your technique to the next level.
Next Stop: A Cleaner Acadia
Since 2002, L.L.Bean has partnered with Acadia National Park to provide eco-friendly buses that reduce pollutants and remove congestion for easier accessibility and everyone rides for free.
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.
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.
Get Ready for Fun in the Sun at the Beach
To many people, summer fun means spending as much time as possible at the beach. Before you go, there are a few simple things you can do to be safe.
10 Ideas for Winter Fun
Winters more fun outside. Here are a few ideas to help you get out and make winter your wonderland.
8 Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks
Quick and Easy Backyard Party Hacks to Make your Next Backyard Gathering the Best Yet
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.
Organizations
Organizations. Getting outdoors is always better with a partner. Were proud to introduce you to ours.
PrimaLoft
The Next Generation of Insulation PRIMALOFT Technology. L.L.Bean expertise, innovations guaranteed to keep you warm on any adventure.
Newsroom: Outdoor Discovery Programs's Adventure Travel Trips, June 2017
L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools Announce Adventure Travel Trips for 2017.
Newsroom: Outdoor Industry Association Board Members, May 2019
Outdoor Industry Association Announces Incoming Board Members, Shawn Gorman of L.L.Bean selected.
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.
Partners
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.
Get Ready for a Day of Hiking
Summer is our favorite hiking season. The weather is great, the sun is out and the days are long. Here are a few simple things that will keep you from getting too much of a good thing.
Time Outside is a Gift
And our charitable partners helped us share it with the world in 2021, inspiring more people to experience the power of being outside.
Everyday City Activities Your Body and Mind Will Love
The things you do every day benefit your physical and mental well-being.
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.
Going All Out for Kids with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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.
The Trust for Public Land: Growing in Newark
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.
How to Wash an L.L.Bean School Backpack
We design our school backpacks to last a long time, so we made them machine washable to help parents keep them looking like new. Test after test, our packs proved their durability. Now were ready to show you how easy it is to do it yourself!
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Snowshoes This Winter
Snowshoeing is a great way for almost anyone to spend time outside in the winter. Its easy to learn, simple to do and keeps you active when the snow starts to pile up. So grab your snowshoes and check out these five easy and fun ways to get out there!