Perfect Gifts for National Park Lovers

If you’re looking for the perfect gifts for national park lovers in your life then you’ve come to the right place. 

We’ve curated this list of terrific U.S. National Parks gifts to provide a wide variety of gift ideas from books and classic board games to apparel and more. 

And you’ll find the perfect national park gift option for every national park fan and for every gift budget. 

Saint Mary's Lake surrounded by mountains at Glacier National Park
The best gifts for national park lovers will remind you of your favorite trips and memories.

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Apparel 

Wear your love for America’s National Parks wherever you go with these great apparel ideas. They make great gifts for those who want to wear a reminder of their favorite park. 

U.S. National Parks Map T-shirt 

Help the National Parks lover in your life celebrate all 63 U.S. National Parks (from Rocky Mountain to Grand Teton and Grand Canyon) with this national parks map T-shirt. 

It includes the newest National Park, New River Gorge in West Virginia. The shirt comes in several great colors and in men’s, women’s, and youth sizes. 

U.S. National Parks Map T-shirt
  • Vintage National Park Map with All 63 US National Parks, inclusive the new National Park of 2021 New River Gorge in West…
  • Outdoor Hiking Nature Adventure Clothing for the next trip to one of the 63 national parks in the United States of America….
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Vintage Yellowstone National Park T-shirt 

I love the design of this vintage-style Yellowstone T-shirt. It comes in several great colors with sizes for men and women plus youth sizes. 

Vintage Yellowstone National Park Retro Mountains Design T-Shirt
  • Great souvenir for visitors & tourists before / after a camping trip to Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Mountain and Sun graphic….
  • Yellowstone fans and lovers of hiking, the outdoors, camping, fishing and being able to wander, roam and get lost will love…
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Vintage Yosemite National Park T-Shirt 

Or check out the Vintage Yosemite T-shirt. Available in multiple colors and in men’s, women’s, and youth sizes. 

Vintage Yosemite National Park California T-Shirt T-Shirt
  • Plan a vacation trip to California’s national parks for a day hike to Tunnel View, Glacier Point, or Half Dome. Bring your…
  • Yosemite national park california united states T-shirt for wanderer, or tourists who love hiking to waterfalls, hot springs,…
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Pendleton 3-pack National Park Socks Gift Box 

Keep your toes warm with this beautiful cotton-blend socks gift set from Pendleton. 

You may be familiar with Pendleton’s famous National Park Stripe designs, like the Glacier National Park boots and blanket. Now National Parks lovers can wear their Pendleton stripes with them in sock form! 

Pendleton Women’s 3-pack National Park Gift Box
  • Three of your favorite national park stripe socks, now Packaged perfectly for all of your gift-giving needs
  • Our designers have added just the right amount of Spandex to prevent slippage and ensure a consistent fit throughout the day
  • Deep, Welted top helps hold sock in place and reduces pinch lines

Pendleton Women’s Heritage National Park Tall Slip-Resistant Rain Boot

Keep your feet dry on a rainy day while sporting Pendleton’s boots celebrating America’s National Parks.

These waterproof, all-season boots feature non-slip soles, slip-resistant “Mountain Majesty” tread, and a cushioned sock liner. According to the manufacturer, these boots run slightly big.  

Housewares and home décor 

Pendleton National Park Stripe Blanket 

Drape your sofa or chair…or yourself in Pendleton’s iconic striped wool blanket created to celebrate Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. 

The pattern is meant to represent sunset over blue water. It’s one of my favorite national park gifts, and it’s perfection! 

Pendleton Crater Lake National Park Throw Blanket
  • Cozy up on the couch with the Pendleton® National Park Blanket – Throw featuring National Park-inspired colorways helping bring the outdoors inside your home.
  • Napped wool is combed for a softer, thicker feel.
  • 100% wool.

National Parks Map Poster

Display this map of amazing U.S. travel destinations in your home, including all 63 U.S. National Parks. And unlike a lot of other National Parks maps and posters, this one also shows locations for national historical sites, seashores, forests, memorials, and more.

Your loved one might enjoy mounting their map on a corkboard (buy on Amazon) and keeping track of their travels by marking everywhere they’ve been with a colorful pushpin (buy on Amazon).

Comes in four sizes: 24 x 16, 24 x 18, 30 x 20 and 36 x 24. Made in the USA.

National Parks Map Poster
  • Map of National Parks – Embark on a journey through America’s breathtaking landscapes and historical…
  • Explore Fascinating Destinations – Identifies locations of NASA Space Centers, State Capitals,…
  • Interactive Travel Tracker: Use the map to track your road trips and explorations. Mark the places…

National parks posters 

This set of four 11 x 14 National Park posters is perfect for any National Park lover.  Featuring four of the most popular and beautiful parks, the prints are sure to provide inspiration every day.  

They’re packaged in such a way that they are designed to be sent as gifts (and in rigid cardboard packaging to protect against damage in shipping). 

Set Of 4 Vintage National Parks Posters
  • 4 UNIQUE NATIONAL PARKS MOUNTAIN TRAVEL WALL ART DECOR : There are 4 11×14 different mountain…
  • JOY AND CALMING EFFECTS : These national park prints provide a unique and intriguing beauty by…
  • PERFECT SET FOR EVERYONE : It will be a perfect choice your decoration of bathroom, bedroom,…

Books 

You can’t go wrong with National Geographic books for any travel lover in your life, but especially for National Parks lovers. Check these out. They make great gift options. 

Atlas of the National Parks 

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National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
  • Hardcover Book
  • Waterman, Jon (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)

100 Parks 5000 ideas 

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100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
  • National Geographic (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 400 Pages – 02/12/2019 (Publication Date) – National Geographic (Publisher)

National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States 

National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States 
  • National Geographic Complete National Parks – 603086
  • Hardcover Book
  • White, Mel (Author)

National Geographic Junior Ranger Activity Book 

Especially for young National Parks explorers ages 8 – 12. 

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Junior Ranger Activity Book
  • National Geographic Kids (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 160 Pages – 02/09/2016 (Publication Date) – National Geographic Kids (Publisher)

The Best National Parks Books

National Parks Games 

Yahtzee: National Parks Edition 

It’s the classic Yahtzee everyone knows and loves but with a celebration of U.S. National Parks thrown in. The dice even display outdoor-themed icons like deer, tents, canoes, trees, and binoculars.  Also comes with a custom National Parks dice cup. 

Proceeds from game sales benefit the National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service. 

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YAHTZEE National Parks Travel Edition
  • Classic Yahtzee game of rolling dice is a perfect travel game for families on the go as everything…
  • Celebrate America’s national treasures – from Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, and every National…
  • Roll across America with dice featuring unique icons – deer, tent, canoe, hiker, pine trees and…

Monopoly: National Parks Edition 

It’s Monopoly, National Parks style.  The game board features 22 of the most popular U.S. National Parks.  It even includes an educational game comprised of matching animals to the parks they dwell in. Includes six National Parks-themed tokens: ranger hat, tent, canoe, bison, hiking boot, and a camera. 

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Monopoly National Parks Edition
  • Game board featuring 22 of the most popular and visited scenic United States National parks
  • Features artwork from over 60 National parks throughout the game
  • Includes educational game matching animals to the parks they inhabit

Trivial Pursuit National Parks 

It’s the classic trivia game Trivia Pursuit with a National Parks twist. Test your knowledge of U.S. National Parks with 600 questions covering 100 years of National Parks history.

The first player to collect six cards is the winner. Comes in a custom case that’s perfect for traveling.

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Trivial Pursuit: National Park 100th Anniversary
  • Answer 600 questions and learn about the US National Parks with this travel game and trivia board game
  • Celebrate over 100 years of America’s national treasures – from Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, and every National Park in-between, learn about the amazing history and wonder of these parks
  • Fun for the whole family and perfect for traveling with a custom travel case with carabiner

Trekking the National Parks

This game makes an excellent gift for families who love traveling to National Parks.

It was created by parents who went to every single National Park and wanted to inspire others to discover the joys of traveling the National Parks. The game also educates about individual parks with fun facts and photography. 

Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

Trekking the National Parks
  • UPDATED – The 3rd Edition includes upgraded components, improved artwork, and a new Solo Mode
  • WILDLY POPULAR – Over 500,000 sold! Winner of Mensa Select and the Parents’ Choice Award
  • AUTHENTIC – A family traveled to every national park and then created a game to celebrate their journey

Trekking The National Parks: Family Trivia Game

The creators of Trekking the National Parks also made a trivia game centered around the parks. 

Includes over 600 questions in a “clever game of ‘guesstimation.’”  

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Trekking the National Parks: Trivia
  • From the Creators of the Trekking the National Parks: This trivia game builds on the love of national parks
  • A Trivia Game for All! Specially designed so anyone can play. Even if you know nothing about the national parks, you can play, learn, and win
  • The Perfect Gift – Give a meaningful national parks gift. It’s the perfect present for anyone who loves nature, the outdoors, and our beautiful public lands.

Jenga National Parks

It’s the classic Jenga game with a National Parks twist. 

The game comes with special custom blocks that feature fun and educational facts about U.S. National Parks.  

Proceeds benefit the National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service.

JENGA National Parks
  • It’s the classic Jenga game with a National Parks twist – pull out a block without crashing the stack to win at Jenga
  • Includes 54 Jenga hardwood blocks with over 100 educational National Parks facts and trivia
  • Celebrate America’s national treasures – from Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, and every National Park in-between, learn about the amazing history and wonder of these parks

National Parks of America Puzzle

This beautiful 1000-piece National Parks puzzle features a map of the parks along with images of other features of the area such as wildlife and other unique places. 

The finished size of the puzzle is 19.25 inches by 26.75 inches. 

Made in the USA.

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Masterpieces National parks Puzzle
  • EXPLORE the USA: This nature puzzle displays a map of the United States with locations of the…
  • UNIQUE SHAPES: Puzzle features 1,000 pieces in a variety of cuts ensuring a challenge; thick…

America the Beautiful Pass

The America the Beautiful pass is available online at store.usgs.gov

There is no digital pass option. A physical pass is mailed to the owner of the pass.  

Another option is to purchase the pass in person at one of MANY federal recreation sites.  

And for those age 62 and older, you can actually purchase a lifetime pass for the same price as the regular America the Beautiful annual pass.

Woman's hand holding an America the Beautiful Annual pass with mountains in the background. The pass is one of the best gifts for national park lovers.
The America the Beautiful Pass makes a wonderful gift for national park lovers. Photo: Plan, Ready, Go.

Passport To Your National Parks® Classic Edition

Collect stamps from nearly every one of the 400+ National Park Service units all in one place with the affordable and portable Passport To Your National Parks® Classic Edition

This passport includes color-coded regional maps, information about the parks along with room for cancellations and annual series stamps. The softcover spiral-bound passport book measures 6” x 4”. 

All net proceeds from the passport program support educational programs at NPS sites.

Even more gifts for national park lovers

Subpar Parks: America’s Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors

This hilarious collection makes a great national park gift. 

I dare you to read this without laughing out loud. It’s a favorite book among national park lovers because it is just so funny.

Artist Amber Share created National Parks posters featuring quotes from those who weren’t as impressed with the parks they visited as some others were. In fact, there are people who post 1-star reviews of parks like Glacier, Yellowstone, and Acadia.

Mind-boggling, I know, but it’s apparently true. And they’re hilarious. Take, for example, the person who visited Yellowstone and then took the time to write online: “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.”

This book is perfect for National Park lovers with a good sense of humor.

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Subpar Parks: America’s Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors
  • Hardcover Book
  • Share, Amber (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)

National Park Rumpl Blankets

If you’re looking for unique national park gifts, check out the Rumpl Blanket. They come in great designs depicting some of the most popular U.S. National Parks such as Joshua Tree National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rumpls are great for camping, picnics, concerts, etc. They’re machine washable and stain and water-resistant.

You can even use it “hands-free” by wearing it like a cape with the provided clip.

Rumpl The Original National Parks Collection
  • VERSATILE COMFORT – The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is the ultimate companion for outdoor…
  • DURABLE AND EASY CARE – Crafted with a ripstop shell, the Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket withstands…
  • CONVENIENT PORTABILITY – Designed for life on the go, our portable, packable blankets come with a…

National Park Foundation Wall Calendar

When you buy this national park wall calendar, you’ll be supporting the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s National Parks.

Each month in this 12-month calendar features stunning photography of 25 different national park sites. The calendar also features historical information about the parks so you can get ready for your next national park adventures.

2024 National Park Foundation Wall Calendar
  • Track important events like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special occasions so you don’t forget.
  • Keep up with activities such as meetings, dates, appointments, and deadlines.
  • Organize work projects and tasks to stay on track throughout the year.

National Park Coloring Book

Travelers of all ages can enjoy this national parks coloring book featuring 24 of the most beautiful United States National Parks like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Zion, Olympic, and Acadia.

Have fun coloring in some of the best-known wildlife, flowers, and plants that find safe homes in these parks.

The National Parks Coloring Book
  • Racine, Jen (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 104 Pages – 06/22/2019 (Publication Date) – Lake George Press (Publisher)

The bottom line

There are so many great (and fun! And cute!) gift ideas for U.S. National Park lovers. 

From books full of beautiful photography to fun apparel and games there’s no doubt in my mind that you’ll find something for your loved one from this list of the best national park gifts.

No doubt the perfect gift is just waiting out there for you to discover it. National park fans are sure to love everything among these national park-themed gifts for national park lovers of all ages.

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