People in Maine’s outdoor industry came together in Portland Thursday to say Maine’s beauty is not only wonderful, but a way to build up Maine’s economy. Thursday, the “Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation” teamed up with “Maine Outdoor Brands” to present the first ever “Maine Outdoor Economy Summit.”
In celebration of its 110th Anniversary, iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean unveils new, proprietary research findings that experiencing awe in the outdoors makes us more resilient and strengthens relationships. L.L.Bean is turning these insights into action with partner Mental Health America (MHA) to fund programming focused on improving mental well-being through time spent outdoors.
Teens to Trails, a Brunswick nonprofit that connects young Mainers to outdoor experiences, aims to raise its fundraising game through a new partnership with 1% for the Planet.