Are you looking for thoughtful gifts for National Park Lovers in your life? If so you are in luck. We just happen to be National Park enthusiasts, and our list only consists of the best practical and most thoughtful gift ideas. Our National Park gift ideas cover all age groups and a slew of categories. There is literally something for everyone.
In this Gift Guide for National Park Lovers, you’ll find
- The best gifts for her, him, teens, kids & babies. It covers all ages!
- Gifts for all price ranges. Here you’ll find the best budget gifts, to more expensive options.
- There are gifts for specific National Parks and some gifts that are simply inspired by National Parks.
- It covers all categories. Everything from national parks board games, apparel, books, coffee mugs, essential hiking gear, home goods, and more. There’s bound to be a gift for the National Park Lover in your life.
Let’s get started and find you the perfect National Park gift for your special family member or friend.
America The Beautiful Pass (National Park Pass)
Nat’l Park Pass
This is hands down the best gift for any & all National Park Lovers. The America The Beautiful Pass (National Park Pass) will allow unlimited entry into any National Park for a full year.
Nat’l Park Gift Card
Don’t know if the person you’re buying for already has an America The Beautiful Pass? No worries! Buy them a digital gift card instead. This way they can apply it to a new National Park Pass when theirs expires.
Books – Gifts for National Park Lovers
Adult & Teen National Park Books
Stitch Your Road Trip Notebook
What a fun way to record your visits to National Parks. This journal allows you to stitch the route of your road trip or simply mark your destination with an X on the cover. Inside you will find simple lined paper to record all of your shenanigans.
National Park Passport Book
Keep track of all your National Park trips with this National Passport Journal. This fun journal is filled with prompts to make sure that you don’t miss a detail. There is a place for everything including date, location, wildlife, first impressions & who you traveled with.
Treasured Lands
Treasured Lands is a perfect gift idea for someone who loves National Parks. This coffee table book is filled with beautiful pictures of every National Park (the author even tells you where they were taken), historical facts about each National Park, & more.
National Parks – America’s Best Idea
The National Parks – America’s Best Idea is a book all about the history of the National Parks. While this book does include pictures, its main purpose is to educate on the history of the National Park system.
National Geographic Guide
This guide to National Parks is a great choice for people who can benefit from hiking & wildlife viewing tips, detailed park maps, and expert travel advice. It will help guide your gift recipient in planning their perfect National Park vacations or road trips.
Your Guide to the National Parks
Your Guide to the National Parks has it all. It covers all 59 National Parks and includes hiking tables, maps, pictures, itineraries, accommodations, and more. This book won’t disappoint any National Park fan.
Kids & Baby National Park Books
Secrets of the National Parks
This activity book may not have pictures but it’s sure to keep kids entertained with National Park fun facts, quizzes & word searches.
Little Park Ranger Board Books
Introduce the littlest bundles of joy to the National Parks with these board books made for babies and toddlers.
B is for Bison
This board book will not only teach the youngest National Park lovers the alphabet but will also introduce them to the National Parks.
Funny Fill-In
Created by National Geographic Kids, this Funny Fill-In book is sure to have your kids laughing. This book would be a great way to keep kids entertained on their way to or from a National Park.
National Parks Board Games & Puzzles
Adults, Teens & Kids National Park Games
Yahtzee
Not only is this Yahtzee game geared towards National Parks, but it’s perfect for travel. All of the components fit inside the Yahtzee cup meaning it takes up very little room.
Monopoly National Parks Edition
Have fun buying, selling & trading National Parks. This classic board game with a twist is sure to be a hit for all National Park Lovers. As a bonus, a portion of the proceeds goes to support the National Park Foundation.
Scrabble
Enjoy the classic game of Scrabble but with a National Park theme. A portion of the proceeds goes to the National Park Foundation.
Jenga
Every Jenga block features facts or trivia about the National Parks. A portion of the proceeds goes towards the National Parks Foundation.
Trivial Pursuit
Learn all about America’s National Parks with Trivial Pursuit National Park Edition. This trivia game has over 600 National Park trivia questions and fun facts. It is also perfect for travel because the game packs up into a small, cute travel case.
Parks Memories
Enjoy a new twist on the classic memory game or play it like a typical game of memory. As you play, enjoy stunning illustrations of Joshua Tree, Zion, Yellowstone National Park, and more.
Little Park Ranger Family Puzzle
This 500 piece puzzle features 16 scenes from different National Parks. This is a great option for families as people of all ages can work on it together.
Vintage National Parks Puzzle
This 1,000 piece vintage puzzle is a great idea for any National Park enthusiast. As you piece it together you’ll find retro-inspired National Park logos for Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon & more.
National Parks Home Goods
Adult & Teen National Parks Home Goods
National Park Cast Iron Pans
This cast iron pan set is the perfect gift for all National Park lovers. Inspire them to travel to their favorite National Park while they cook. Each pan features a different National Park (Arches & Yellowstone).
Pendleton National Park Wool Blankets
This wool blanket is a splurge, but it’s a tasteful & subtle way to bring the National Parks into any home. Pendleton products are top-notch and a portion of the National Park blanket sales goes to the National Parks Foundation. More than $800,000 has been contributed so far.
National Park Camera Strap
This camera strap is perfect for the photographer on your list. The illustration on the strap features 11 National Parks ( Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Redwood, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Saguaro, Glacier, Zion, and Grand Teton)
Climb With Me Serving Bowl
This hand-thrown serving bowl is etched with a beautiful hiking poem. It could also be used as a decorative fruit bowl that can be left on the counter for all to see.
Custom National Park Yeti
Get them something that they will use all the time. A custom National Park water bottle! You pick the color, style, and image. There are 13 National Parks to choose from (pictured above is Rocky Mountain National Park). Whether you choose their favorite National Park or one they’ve yet to visit, this gift is one that will be used over and over again.
National Park Candles
Parks Project has created 8 National Park-inspired candles and a portion of the proceeds goes towards the featured National Park. This Zion candle will help fund Zion National Park Forever’s Junior Ranger Program.
National Park Coffee Mug
You can now keep track of your National Park trips on a coffee mug. Simply fill in the tree icons that represent the U.S National Parks you’ve been to and bake. Baking the coffee mug will permanently adhere anything that’s been colored on the mug.
Wander Club Token Holder
This is such a cool and practical way to keep track of all the different parks that you have been to. It is a keychain that you order ‘tokens’ for.
I ordered one of these for my husband to keep track of the National Parks that he has been to. It is of great quality and I’d definitely purchase another one. The only complaint I have is that it is pretty large. My husband and I don’t like extra stuff on our keys. My husband keeps it on his hiking backpack to help keep his keys less bulky.
National Parks Scratch Off Poster
Have fun keeping track of all your National Park travels with this custom scratch-off poster. You pick the title & whether or not you want silver or gold to be your scratch-off color.
Topography Map Art
These beautiful National Park posters are truly one of a kind. There are a lot of prints to choose from. Many are of the mountain peaks of National Parks.
Kids & Baby National Parks Home Goods
Plush Campfire Toy
Keep the little one imagining they were still camping at a National Park with this adorable campfire toy.
Themed Park Ranger Attire
Whether they are at a National Park or at home, help the little ones pretend they are park rangers with this adorable set.
Soft Baby Quilt
This oversized muslin quilt is incredibly soft & perfect for babies & toddlers.
National Park Crystal Growing Kit
Let the kids watch in amazement as the paper Redwood Forest trees & paper Saguaro Cactus magically grow crystals.
National Park Stickers
Let your little one decorate their water bottle, lunch box, or even paper with these National Park stickers.
Star Projector Night Light
Allow the little ones to take the National Park’s starry night sky home. This night light will allow kids to fall asleep under the stars every night in their own homes.
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National Parks Apparel & Accessories
Adult & Teen National Parks Apparel
Joshua Tree Shirt
This bright Joshua Tree National Park shirt is sure to be a hit for him, her, or them!
Grand Canyon Long Sleeve T
This long sleeve t would make a perfect gift for any adult or teen on your list.
North Face Hoodie
Inspire anyone on your list to travel with this cozy National Park-inspired hoodie.
Parks Project Long Sleeve T
I love that all of Utah’s National Parks are covered in this one long sleeve t. I am sure that whoever receives this shirt will also love that feature as all of Utah is incredible.
Kids & Baby National Parks Apparel
Rocky MTN. Shirt
How fun is this tye-dye National Park shirt for young girls?
Mountain Shirt
This adorable Love the Journey shirt will look so cute on any little nature lover.
Hiking Animals Pajamas
Get your little one excited to hike with these pajamas that feature hiking animals.
National Park Hoodie
This National Park hoodie features all 63 US National Parks.
National Parks Essential Gear
Adult & Teen National Parks Essential Gear
Hiking Boots
What does one typically do in National Parks? Hike. A good pair of hiking boots are always a great gift. Yes, you can hike in tennis shoes but boots provide ankle support. Ankle support is so nice to have when you are doing trickier trails.
Solar Power Bank
A solar phone charger is nice to have while hiking because you don’t have to worry about your phone dying. As long as there is sunlight, you’ll have some charge. These are great to clip on the outside of your hiking bag, this way it can charge while you hike.
First Aid Kit
These are so important to have on any hike or National Park adventure. I especially love this kit because it includes an emergency blanket. Something many people don’t think about, but it’s used more than people realize.
Hydration Backpack
Any hiker should carry a hydration backpack to help them stay hydrated. We love this one. It is easy to drink from, insulated, holds a decent amount of stuff, and also has a cover for the mouthpiece.
Yaktrax
These are amazing for anyone who wants to hike in winter.
Quick Dry Apparel
Quick-dry or moisture-wicking apparel is the best for hiking, regardless of the season. This apparel pulls the moisture from your skin to the article of clothing and dries fast.
Kids & Baby National Parks Essential Gear
Waterproof Hiking Boots
Waterproof boots are such a nice thing to have for kids. This way if they step in the water, you don’t have to hear them complain the rest of the hike that their feet are wet.
Hydration Backpack
We started hiking National Parks when our kids were little. They were so excited to hike after getting their own hydration backpack. We let them fill it with snacks & anything else that fit and made their heart happy.
Binoculars
Keep your little one engaged while hiking with binoculars. They love using them to look for animals, stars, and anything in between.
Slingshot
Trust me, any kid will go wild for a slingshot. It’s also small and easily fits in a hydration backpack.
Are you eager to check off every U.S. national park? Use this helpful national park list. It includes a checklist of every U.S. national park broken down by state & map!
5 Best National Park Gifts
- National Parks Pass (Always a great gift as you need one to enter most u.s. national parks)
- Wander Club Token Holder (There is no better way to track the national parks, monuments & forests that you have been to. It would also make a perfect stocking stuffer)
- Typography Map Art (These detailed maps are stunning and would look great in anyone’s home.)
- Park Ranger Attire (This is such a fun gift idea for children who love dressing up)
- Apparel (Who wouldn’t love a shirt of their favorite park?)
I hope this list of 50+ unique gifts for National Park lovers helped you check that special someone off of your list.
Do you have an awesome gift idea for someone who enjoys National Parks? Help a fellow reader out and share it in the comments.
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