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In 2020, many people started getting to know our national parks here in the U.S. more closely than ever before, whether in-person or virtually. As some of the most incredible places to experience safely during the pandemic — and most incredible places to experience period — we’re obvious fans and so are our readers.
Whether you’ve found a new love for Yellowstone or Yosemite in the past year or have been trekking Zion for as long as you can remember, you’re likely aware of the support they’re in need of as areas of conservation. Since it’s free to visit most national parks and the visitor numbers are on the rise, there’s more to do to preserve the natural beauty of our national parks.
We’ve compiled a list of seriously cool products to shop that contribute to the preservation of U.S. national parks and pay tribute to their legacy, from the Grand Canyon to the Great Smoky Mountains. Scroll on to shop and support our beautiful national parks.
Pendleton Warriors Circle of Honor Blanket
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Courtesy of Pendleton
This brightly hued Pendleton blanket honors the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s tribute to the sacrifices and trials of native Americans, Hawaiians, and Alaskans “past, present, and future.” Pendleton provides a portion of the blanket’s cost to the Smithsonian to support its missions in the fields of conservation and education.
Nature Backs Flip Trip Bracelet Bundle
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Courtesy of Nature Backs
These unique bracelets by Nature Backs each represent a U.S. national park. We suggest grabbing one of the brand’s Flip-Trip Bracelet bundles, either all for yourself or to gift to friends, because who can choose just one?
Our Flip-Trip Give-Back Program supports various land conservation and preservation programs and other nonprofits that protect land and create experiences for us to enjoy in a sustainable way. Each Flip-Trip wristband is paired with a nonprofit organization that works in that specific location.
Wild Tribute Yosemite National Park Epic Road Trip Hoodie
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Courtesy of Wild Tribute
Wild Tribute’s fun and quirky designs (and cozy materials) are the perfect way to wear your support for national parks on your sleeve.
Wild Tribute donates 4% of its proceeds (revenues not profits) to support our parks, forests, and public lands. With your support, our “4 the Parks” donations [made by shopping the site] are approaching $1,000,000.
Sendero Provisions Co. Big Bend National Park Hat
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Courtesy of Sendero Provisions Co.
Sendero Provisions Co. was started by Hunter Harlow as a way to spread awareness about and contribute to the conservation of U.S. national parks by way of cool merchandise and quality outdoor gear. A portion of the proceeds from this particular hat supports Big Bend Conservancy.
Good + Well Supply Co. Zion National Park Candle
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Courtesy of Huckberry
There’s a candle for nearly every national park in the U.S. at Good + Well Supply Co., the scents of which are inspired by the lands’ unique flora and fauna.
Good + Well Supply Co. is proud to support the National Park Foundation, the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, to help preserve and protect America’s greatest treasures. We are also proud to support Washington’s National Park Fund, the official philanthropic partner of our cherished local Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks.
Parks Project National Parks Gift Box
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Courtesy of Park Project
This gift box is the ultimate present for anyone obsessed with hiking, camping, and nature in general. It includes multiple games, souvenirs, and clothing items so the recipient can really show off their love and support of national parks.
Your contribution helps the National Parks Conservation Association engage 1 new park advocate to protect and preserve our national parks. The NPCA’s mission is to protect America’s National Park system for present and future generations by advocating on behalf of public lands.
Parks Tie-dye Beanie
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Courtesy of Free People
Support your national parks (via the Parks Project) with this fun knit beanie featured in a subtle tie-dye design with a rolled-up hem.
This product was Made By Hand by one of our artisan partners, including 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and small businesses creating special, one-of-a-kind pieces in small batches under ethical conditions.
The Landmark Project Smokey the Bear T-shirt
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Courtesy of The Landmark Project
The Landmark Project’s latest Smokey the Bear collection features the work of Cory Godbey, an artist of both digital and traditional media and mutual lover of the outdoors.
All of our Smokey Bear designs are licensed by the US Forest Service, and 10% of Smokey Bear sales are given to the USFS for Wildfire Prevention Education. So far, the Landmark team has raised over $300,000 to help the cause of Smokey Bear.
Art Print: ‘Apapane in Koki’o Ke’oke’o Portrait by Marian Berger
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Courtesy of Hawai’i
Support the Volcano National Parks of Hawai’i by shopping the Hawai’i Pacific Parks Foundation’s site, where works by local artists such as Marian Berger and more can be found.
The ʻapapane is a species of the Hawaiian honeycreeper which is endemic to Hawaiʻi. They are often seen foraging through the canopies of ʻōhiʻa lehua trees.
REI America the Beautiful Pass
Good for a year’s worth of visits to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across America, the annual America the Beautiful Pass is your ticket to supporting our national parks the best way we all know how: by visiting them.
REI will donate 10% of sale proceeds through 2021 to the National Park Foundation.
Flags for Good Protect Our National Parks Flag
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Courtesy fo Flags for Good
Perhaps one of the best ways to show off your support and encourage others to consider efforts towards national park conservation is this Protect Our National Parks flag from Flags for Good.
We are donating 10% of this sale to The National Park Foundation. As the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, it enriches America’s national parks and programs through the support of private citizens, park lovers, stewards of nature, history enthusiasts, and wilderness adventurers.
Kendall Cornish is an e-commerce editor at Travel + Leisure. She’s never lived anywhere longer than three years, but currently resides in Brooklyn with her cat and beloved Dyson vacuum. You can follow her on Instagram at @kendall.cornish.
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