Articles

A Day Among the Clouds

Hiking Mount Katahdin alongside Appalachian Trail thru-hikers

An Enduring Icon

L.L.Bean chairman Shawn Gorman on navigating crises while preserving the company's values

The Jewell of Casco Bay

Discovering the magic of Jewell Island on an overnight sea kayaking adventure along the Maine Island Trail

Brand Steward

L.L.Bean president and CEO Stephen Smith on the future of retail, how the company adapts to a disrupted industry, and his woodworking obsession

Tried and True

At the L.L.Bean product testing lab, goods are pushed to the extreme

Maine in a Glass

Cold River Distillery is known for its potato-made vodka, but this summer cocktail calls for the blueberry version

48 Hours in Freeport

While Freeport is known for its numerous retailers, the town also boasts a wide variety of options for experiencing the outdoors, from coastal walking trails to agricultural tours to kayaking.

Embracing Maine’s Outdoors in a Pandemic

Maine magazine's new columnist Bill Green reflects on his long career in front of the camera and the role of the outdoors today