Every day is ‘Take Your Dog to Work Day’ here at Orvis UK. In fact having dogs in the work environment increases morale and stroking dogs has been proven to reduce stress. Our employees bring their dogs to the stores and we encourage our customers to bring theirs along too, all breeds are welcome! Even […]
Earlier this month we invited four female outdoor enthusiasts to share their most memorable outdoor experiences, what barriers they had to overcome to pursue their passions and most importantly encourage other women to ‘Get Out There’ and ‘Let Curiosity Be Your Guide’. These four ladies were: Dannielle Norman, Jessica Grzybowski, Katie Stewart, and our brand […]
Portuguese Water Dogs. Irish Water Spaniels. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. These dog breeds are all excellent swimmers but having ‘water’ or a body of water referenced in your dog’s name isn’t a prerequisite for water-loving dogs. Many dog breeds and rescue dogs enjoy splashing around and swimming. And some adore the water so much they seem […]
What’s a tick? Ticks are small creatures that survive by feeding on the blood of host animals, such as mice, deer, cattle, birds, and humans. They can pass on harmful bacteria such as Lyme Disease by even a small bite. Ticks are usually found in grass, underbrush, and in densely wooded areas, where they wait […]
[Editor’s note: Here’s a classic story, written by Phil Monahan about a 2004 journey to New Zealand’s North Island, with, his friend Sandy Hays and another more famous angler.] As the thirty-six-foot Top Cat plowed through the mounting whitecaps in the middle of the lake and sheeting rain lashed at the windows of the cabin, I found […]
By: Orvis Staff Your dog should exercise every day—whenever it fits best in your daily schedule and your dog is able. That’s because the most effective exercise routine for dogs (and people, for that matter) is the one that happens day after day. Morning, noon, or night. Rain or shine. If it’s time for your […]
The Orvis Kimbridge beat, known as the ‘Ginger Beer’ beat is a world-renowned destination amongst anglers. The River Test is the pre-eminent chalk stream and generally regarded as the birth place of modern fly-fishing. Close to the start of the season, as part of the 50/50 On the Water Campaign we held a day for […]
We as human beings not only appreciate nature but also depend on its resources to sustain us. However, it is easy to forget that it is a two-way street, As our CEO Perk Perkins said “If we are to benefit from the use of our natural resources, we must be willing to act to preserve […]
Earlier this week we welcomed Nick Weston and his team to our Kimbridge beat, on the River Test, to announce the launch of our new collaboration; a Catch & Cook experience package as well as promoting Nick’s new cookbook “Adventures in Wild Food” that is available to purchase later this month. Despite the bad weathers […]
Orvis UK’s mission has always been to guide its patrons to lead more fulfilling lives through a deep personal connection to the adventure and wonders of the natural world. This then led to the creation of the #5050onthewater campaign that exists to inspire and celebrate women in fly fishing. Recently we have been encouraging women […]