For those who love National Parks, gifting a piece of the great outdoors is one of the best ways to celebrate the holidays.
Personally, I love receiving a gift that is clearly purchased with my hobbies in mind. It feels so thoughtful and makes the gift extra special. This guide will make sure your gifts this season have that effect, too!
Whether your friends and family are National Park enthusiasts or just starting to explore the beauty of America, these unique gifts that capture the spirit of our beautiful public lands make it easy to give a thoughtful gift this holiday season.ย
This gift guide is a mixture of National Park gift ideas that can be quickly purchased online for last minute shoppers like me, as well as some handmade gifts that support small businesses. I also include a few picks that will benefit park preservation for future generations.
Here is the ultimate holiday gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for your favorite National Park gifts lover this season.
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National Park-Themed Art and Maps
Handcrafted art pieces and unique maps are an incredibly special way to honor a travelerโs favorite parks and are perfect for adding character to any home.
Xplorer Maps
Xplorer Maps creates hand-drawn maps that can be made to showcase National Parks, including favorites like Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, and Joshua Tree. Their maps are carefully illustrated with beautiful details of the landscapes. Each purchase supports conservation, making it a great gift for National Park lovers and anyone who cares about future generations enjoying these spaces.
National Park Posters
Posters are a unique way to capture specific parks and can be purchased in different themes to match the recipient’s style. For example, I adore the pops of colors in this retro National Park poster.
Link to retro National Park posters here
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Home Decor Inspired by National Parks
National park fans often want to bring the outdoors inside. These handmade decor items capture the feel of the great outdoors and make a thoughtful addition to any space.
Vintage-Inspired Throw Blankets
For cozy nights indoors, vintage-style throw blankets are an awesome gift for park enthusiasts. A throw blanket with a map of Great Smoky Mountains or the Grand Canyon is a beautiful and functional gift, especially for chilly early road trip mornings.
Link to National Park fleece blanket
Calendars
I love this daily National Park calendar. It feels extra special because the recipient gets to flip to a new page with a new photo and inspirational text every day.
Link to daily National Park calendar
I also adore this Van Gogh Starry Night themed National Park calendar for a unique twist on iconic locations
Link to Starry Night National Park Calendar
Outdoor Accessories and Park Passes
Gifts that help travelers enjoy their time in the parks make a perfect way to celebrate the outdoors.
National Park Passes
An America the Beautiful Pass covers entry to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including all National Parks, historic sites, and public lands. Itโs the best option for those planning to visit multiple parks over the year. Every National Park enthusiast purchases one of these annually, and they would be thrilled to receive their next one for the holidays.
Link to purchase an America the Beautiful Pass
National Park Collector Water Bottles
These NPS water bottles are popular, and a fun way to commemorate the parks you have visited. This water bottle is one of my favorites because it is insulted and the stickers are waterproof making them more durable.
Link to insulated National Park sticker water bottle
Journals and Books Celebrating National Parks
For the writer, planner, or dreamer in your life, a beautiful journal or book about National Parks can be a meaningful and inspirational gift.
Travel Journal
What could be more special than a way for a National Park lover to keep their memories forever? I personally love this travel journal. It isn’t specifically for National Parks, but it is very high quality, thought provoking, and can be used for all travels.
Link to this embossed travel journal
Subpar Parks: America’s Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors
This popular book brings a quirky twist to traditional gift-giving with a collection of stories and National Park reviews that are entertainingly “subpar” but perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and a nod to the great outdoors.
Color Me National Parks: An Adventurous Coloring Book
A coloring book appropriate for both adults and kids. These beautiful graphics are perfect for keeping minds busy with artistic illustrations of America’s National Parks.
Link to this National Park coloring book
The National Parks Cookbook: The Best Recipes from (and Inspired by) Americaโs National Parks
Who doesn’t love a new cookbook for the holidays, and better yet, make it a National Park-inspired cookbook! How fun!
Link to The National Parks Cookbook
National Park Inspired Jewelry and Apparel
You can’t go wrong buying clothing or accessories for your National Park lover to show-off their love for the outdoors.
Minimalist Jewelry
This is a great gift to give to a National Park lover, or just an outdoors lover in general. Minimalist jewelry is my go-to for those hard-to-buy-for loved ones. This necklace and bracelet combo is beautiful and reminiscent of the beautiful mountains that make up many of the US National Parks.
Link to the silver mountain bracelet // and matching necklace
This necklace follows the same minimalism idea
Link to mountain and sun charm necklace
Fun National Park Socks
My husband is a big fan of wearing fun socks, and they will keep your National Park lover warm when they visit their favorite cold weather park. How cute are these?!ย
Link to fun National Park themed socks
Kidsโ Gifts Inspired by National Parks
National park-inspired gifts for kids are a wonderful way to get children excited about exploring the outdoors. Here are some ideas:
National Park Memory Game: This is one of my favorite recommendations on this list! We gifted this to our five year old son last year and we play it often. He loves it, it’s mentally stimulating, and it’s so fun to see him recognizing all of the National Parks.
Link to National Park Memory Game
National Park Crocs Charms
Another one inspired by our kids- Crocs charms! We love Crocs in our family, and our kids love decorating theirs with Crocs charms. What a fun way to represent their favorite National Parks!
Link to National Park Crocs charms
National Park Monopoly
Last but not least, complete your little National Park enthusiast’s board game collection with a special National Park edition of Monopoly! It’s so fun to play this classic game with a twist!
Link to Monopoly: National Parks Edition
National Park Gifts that Give Back
Some of the Best National Parks Gifts are those that support future generations of park lovers. Here are some options for gifts that make a difference:
Donations to the National Park Foundation
Many National Park Fans would appreciate a donation made in their name. The National Park Foundation works on projects to preserve parks, protect wildlife, and expand access to Public Lands for all visitors.
Make A Gift – National Park Foundation
Parks Project Collaborations
Through partnerships, Parks Project as well as other brands support the National Park Service. Buying from brands that give back, like Parks Project, is an easy way to support public lands while getting a gift. Check out one of the Parks Project’s current collaborations here:
Shop Peanuts x Parks Project Inspired by Peanuts and National Parks
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These National Park Gift Ideas make it easy to find thoughtful presents that reflect the love of parks and outdoor adventures. Gifts always mean so much more when they come from the heart, and when they are geared toward something the recipient is passionate about.
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