Fashion
Unwrapped: 16 Gifts For Your Nature-Loving Best Friend
That will also give back to nature
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There's nothing your most granola friend will love more than a gift that speaks to their outdoorsy ways. Parks Project partners with nature conservancy groups to give proceeds from product purchases right back to the parks it's inspired by, so not only will your gift remind your friend of The Great Outdoors™, but it will also help a cause they love. And a gift that's also a donation to an important cause is basically two gifts in one.
Parks Project is the passion project of a couple of avid nature lovers, who were already volunteering and giving back to the parks they so adored. They wanted to do more, though, which led them to start a company that would expand the work they were already doing and spark change on a larger scale. Parks Project has partnered with National Geographic and the Sierra Club, among other brands and causes, to help put a fashionable and aesthetically pleasing spin on the act of giving back.
Below, we rounded up some of our favorite gifts from Parks Project that your most fresh air-loving friend will definitely covet.
Nurture Nature Bigfoot Water Bottle, Parks Project, $20, available at Parks Project.
We've never wanted a water bottle more than we want this one featuring Bigfoot just chilling in the forest, feeling himself.
Visit Mount Rainier Framed Print, Parks Project, $120, available at Parks Project.
A gorgeous print with a casual reminder to get out and get hiking.
Leave It Better Topo Socks, Parks Project, $18, available at Parks Project.
Keep your toes warm and your intentions set with these socks.
Stranger Places Fleece Sweatshirt, Parks Project, $70, available at Parks Project.
This sweatshirt mixes a love of the outdoors with a reference to everyone's favorite Netflix show.
Big Sur Pennant, Parks Project, $36, available at Parks Project.
Who needs a sports pennant when you're nature's No.1 fan?
Yosemite Chill Out Fleece Sweatshirt, Park Project, $70, available at Park Project.
We wish we were as chill as that bear.
National Geographic X Parks Project Explorer Carabiner Mug, Parks Project, $20, available at Parks Project.
This mug has a handle made out of a carabiner, which is a genius hack. When you're on a hike and need to stow it away, you can just clip it right on your bag.
Yosemite Valley View National Geographic Poster, Parks Project, $35, available at Parks Project.
Perfect for your outdoorsy friend who lives in a city, since it will serve as a reminder of all the natural beauty that's just a short trip away.
Sierra Club Bandana, Parks Project, $18, available at Parks Project.
We wish it actually doubled as a compass, but it's still very cool.
Protect Our Parks Wool Hat, Parks Project, $36, available at Parks Project.
This wool hat will keep your head warm and let every passerby know where your passions lie.
National Parks Advocate Sticker Pack, Park Project, $16, available at Park Project.
Plaster your love of parks everywhere!
All Parks Fill-In Bubble Poster, Parks Project, $25, available at Parks Project.
This poster lets you check off each park you've visited, and will definitely inspire you to get yourself to every one on the list!
Mokuyobi Adventure Fanny Pack, Parks Project, $42, available at Parks Project.
Fanny packs are in, even with us city-slickers. You may want to borrow this from whoever you gift it to, or snag one of your own.
Joshua Tree Yes Please Tee, Park Project, $36, available at Park Project.
A shirt inspired by everyone's favorite southern California getaway. Wear it that next time you visit the Cholla Cactus Garden.
Parks For Lovers Sleeveless Tank, Park Project, $40, available at Park Project.
You and your partner should each get one of these shirts and go hiking together. Total couple goals.
