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Outdoorsy Gifting for The Explorers in Your Life

The great outdoors. There is so much to be said for time spent outside. It’s healing. It’s restorative. It’s cold, but worth bundling for. A walk can do wonders. The sunlit trees, fresh air, sparkly waterfront, cotton candy skies. So much to appreciate. If you’re holiday shopping for someone who enjoys the outdoors – a camper, hiker, wanderer, stargazer, or an explorer of any sort, read on. 

Red Barn Mercantile has an awesome Adventure Collection. You'll find an assortment of books, apparel, equipment, outdoorsy-themed pillows and puzzles, and an abundance of great national park items. 

Explorer Kit, $29; Smokey The Bear Ornament, $22.50; Raccoon Ornament, $22.50; Grand Teton National Park Ornament, $28; Squirrel Ornament, $20; Explore Camp Flag, $69; Camp Little Notes, $17; Brass Compass, $29; Campfire Jellycat, $32; Camper Mini Pillow, $39; Olive Eye Paisley Bandana, $24; Campfire Stories, $14.95; Out There: A Camper Cookbook, $29.99; Picnic Knife, $40; National Parks Candle, $29; Paddle The Parks Magnet, $10; Moss Green Trout Hat, $42.

Penny Post is also rich with national park treasures, along with an assortment of nature-inspired notebooks, stickers, candles, calendars, puzzles, ornaments, and so many other lovely items. The Shenandoah art print has become a fast favorite with that backpacking black bear, beautifully representing our favorite National Park.

Stay Coo Pigeon Ornament, $20; Fox Ornament, $20; National Parks Notebook Trios, Field Notes, $18; Shenandoah Art Print (16x20”), $60; Birds Postcard, $3.50; Make It Happen Captain Sticker, $5; I Went Outside Today Sticker, $4; Forest Fireplace Matches, $26; Butterfly Sticker, $5; Christmas Tree Candle, $32; Expedition Notebook Trio, Field Notes, $18; National Parks Postcard Set, $24.

You’ll also find a darling collection of goodies for nature-loving kiddos over at Pippin Toy Co. A little toy treehouse, some antlers (great for the holidays and beyond), some animal-centric books and coloring books, woodland stuffies, pins, ornaments, and some supplies to have handy on outdoor adventures.

Main Photo: Fishing Bag, $62; Lion Shield, $22; Christmas Reindeer Ears, $8; National Parks of the USA, $30; We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, $19.99; Scout Uniform Ornament, $25; Girl Scout Ornament, $25; Plus-Plus Bumblebee Tube, $10; Hand Soap Sheets, $7; Outdoor Tent Pin, $8; Bird Embroidery Kit, $24; Ouch Pouch First Aid Kit, $14; Woodland Animals Clear Stickers, $4; Woody Bear Lying, $120; Color-in' Book: Little Cozy Critters, $8; Treehouse Toy Set, $36.  

I hope this guide simplifies shopping for the adventurers in your life and perhaps inspires you to do some exploring of your own!

SEE ALSO: Midnight Merriment at Pippin Toy Co.