For people who love the great outdoors–whether that means camping, surfing, or paying a visit to your local park–a gift that inspires their next adventure or simply honors the wild beauty of nature will be cherished for seasons to come. Our in-house expert on all things nature and outdoors, category rep Laura Mancuso, shares her top recommendations on the perfect gift for every kind of nature lover! Stock up on bestsellers like Subpar Parks and The Backyard Bird Chronicles, create a display themed around the ever-popular national parks, or refresh your sports section with a gorgeously illustrated photography book.
Subpar Planet
9780593473160 | $30.00
“Perfect for white elephant! In this successor to NYT best-selling Subpar Parks, social media phenomenon Amber Share takes us on a world tour of hilarious negative reviews of some of the planet’s most amazing places.”
Explore America’s National Parks Deck
9780789345509 | $19.95
“Decks make the perfect gift, and this one is no exception. America’s 63 national parks are represented by cards that feature history, geographic details and special features (think Old Faithful or Trail Ridge Road), and more. Cards can be used to brush up on general parks knowledge or to help inspire a trip, one park at a time.”
National Parks Stickerology
9780593579893 | $15.99
“Stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Stickers for hikers, campers, and explorers of all ages. Stickers for bottles, stickers for journals, stickers for devices. Keep them or share them, the timeless nature imagery and iconic retro aesthetic of the WPA national parks poster art make these stickers irresistible.”
The Backyard Bird Chronicles
9780593536131 | $35.00
“Here’s the perfect gift for the birder in your life. Part journal, part guide, The Backyard Bird Chronicles features musings and illustrations inspired by the natural world just outside best-selling author Amy Tan’s window. Includes a foreword by David Allen Sibley!”
Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves
9780847836079 | $55.00
“This stunning portrait of world champion surfer Kelly Slater features more than 200 photographs by renowned surf photographer Todd Glaser. An ideal gift for Slater fans, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and sport of surfing. Includes a foreword by Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder!”
Trout
9780847871377 | $50.00
“Even people who don’t fly fish will appreciate this gorgeous photographic journey to some of the world’s finest trout waters. Photographs are accompanied by essays written by acclaimed fly fisherman Tom Rosenbauer.”
The Shark Deck
9781923049208 | $24.95
“Whether you love them, fear them, or simply want to learn more about them, this deck is the perfect gift for shark enthusiasts or the shark curious. Fifty cards featuring 50 shark species shown with beautiful, detailed illustrations. ”
