Secretary Salazar and Senator Susan Collins at L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport, Maine

Secretary Salazar and Senator Susan Collins visited L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport, ME where they encouraged youth to reconnect with the natural world. Founded in 1912, L.L. Bean oversees the operations of 5,000 employees and generates revenue of $1.4 billion worldwide as part of America’s outdoor economy.