About Us
What We Are
Our brand transforms the majesty of America's national parks into meaningful keepsakes through thoughtfully designed crests and seals.
We blend historical significance with artistic excellence, creating pieces that capture both the visual splendor and deeper meaning of these cherished places.
Each design tells a story, fostering that powerful sense of belonging that visitors feel when standing in these magnificent landscapes.
Our products serve as daily reminders of personal connections to these extraordinary places, helping our community carry the spirit of the parks with them wherever they go.
Who We Are
At our core, we're a passion project born from a deep personal connection to America's natural treasures.
Every aspect of the business is managed by our founder, Nick, from design conceptualization to customer service, ensuring each piece meets our high standards for quality and meaning.
This hands-on approach allows us to deliver the thoughtful, personal experience our community deserves.
As a small business that began as (and remains) an after-work labor of love, we value authentic connections and take pride in growing alongside our community of national park enthusiasts.
We Give Back
Just because you’re not buying your pride directly from the park gift shop doesn’t mean you can’t still be supporting our national parks!
We’re proud to provide 5% of all proceeds to nonprofits that support our public lands.
At the end of 2024, after less than 2 months of being live, we donated $36 to the National Park Foundation.
Our Founding Story
Our founder, Nick, discovered his passion for exploration during a transformative NYU study abroad semester in Shanghai. This spark ignited further adventures across Europe and Asia, culminating in a bucket list visit to Angkor Wat. International travel shaped his early experiences, however it was America's national parks that would ultimately inspire Weekend Trip Designs.
Nick's deep connection with the national parks began in September 2021, when his now-husband proposed during an unforgettable visit to Acadia National Park. This personal milestone was shortly followed by their move from New York to California, bringing them physically closer to many of America's natural treasures.
The inspiration for Weekend Trip Designs struck during a 2024 weekend trip to Yosemite. While the park gift shops offered plenty of souvenirs featuring the iconic landscapes witnessed that weekend, Nick felt they missed something deeper - that powerful sense of belonging and pride he remembered from his college years. Drawing inspiration from the prestigious seals and crests that help alumni feel connected to their alma maters, he envisioned creating designs that would capture not just the visual beauty of the parks, but the profound emotional connection visitors feel to these cherished places. It was in this moment that Weekend Trip Designs was born - with a mission to help others carry that sense of belonging with them long after they leave the park.
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Learn more about the parks by reading about the details behind each design!