Discovering a new twist on a classic cocktail is always a treat. Our in-house mixologist and senior designer, Jim Kershaw, shares a Vermont-themed version of a Whiskey Sour that showcases WhistlePig rye whiskey and pure maple syrup. The rye is . . .
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The Orvis Lifestyle Blog takes you around the world with informative and colorful posts that celebrate the lifestyle we love. We hope to inspire you with narratives on wide-ranging topics about beautiful living at home and adventures in the great outdoors.
Orvis and Katie Couric Ask Folks to Get Inspired This Month
Each weekday, Katie Couric sends out her “Wake-Up Call” newsletter, full of important news, links to great stories, and more. For the month of November, Couric has teamed with Orvis to include a “Get Inspired” . . .
Read MoreLove Letters, Monkey Blood, and the Keys to St. James’s Palace
Just some of the pocket finds from Barbour jackets sent in for reproofing.
I’ve been lucky enough to have been wearing a Barbour jacket for more than a decade now. At long last, after wearing it three to four times a week year-round in rain, snow, sleet, and. . .
Read MorePhotos and Story: Into the Himalaya for Fly Fishing and More
One of my great joys in fly fishing is not really catching the fish (okay, that’s always a pleasure), but savoring the places the sport takes me. This spring, I had one such very special experience: I was fortunate to be able to visit Bhutan, a mountain nation . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winner of the Restored Land Rover Defender!
Last September, we launched our latest Drive Off in the Defender sweepstakes. The Grand Prize was a 1995 Land Rover Defender 90, carefully restored to its original glory and finished with one-of-a-kind Barbour interior detailing. . .
Read MoreHow to Pack for Warm-Weather Travel
Travel days can be fraught with peril, but packing for a warm- or hot-weather vacation need not be. A smidgen of planning before you hit the road will help pave the way for an adventure bereft of disasters. Use our simple packing guide to help you choose the right warm-weather travel clothing for your destination; once there your only worry should be which cool cocktail to enjoy before dinner. Follow Three Basic Rules When Packing for Warm-Weather Travel
Read MoreAre Ticks Active in Winter?
An adult eastern deer tick, one of the prime vectors of Lyme disease.
Photos courtesy the United States Department of Agriculture, via Wikipedia
Yes—ticks are active in winter, but their abundance and exploits are tied closely to the temperature. When it’s around the freezing mark, you won’t likely run across ticks when you go hunting or hiking with your dog. But when temps rise just above . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winner of the Barbour Land Rover Defender
Last year, Orvis teamed up with Barbour to give away a customized Land Rover Defender. On the two-season U.S. tour, the general public was invited to the local Orvis store to enter to win a fully restored, customized Land Rover Defender and other prizes. . . .
Read MoreWin a Restored Land Rover Defender!
The Land Rover Defender is an icon of off-road dependability, a remarkable 4WD vehicle famous from the savannah of Kenya to the wet fells of the Lake District. Launched in June of 1948, the first Land Rover® brought unprecedented versatility and . . .
Read MoreWin a $100 Gift Card in Our #FallOrvisDays Instagram Photo Contest
View this post on Instagram Fishing with the locals in the Lamar Valley is an amazing experience! #orvisadventures #yellowstonenationalpark Photo: @sbergervt A post shared by Orvis Fly Fishing (@orvisflyfishing) on Jul 21, 2018 at 7:29am PDT We’re celebrating #FallOrvisDays with a great photo contest on Instagram. The themes of this year’s event are Protect, … Continue reading “Win a $100 Gift Card in Our #FallOrvisDays Instagram Photo Contest”
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