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.