A national park sweatshirt is the easiest way to keep the whole family warm and matching on a cold-weather park trip. Fall and winter visits mean chilly mornings, windy overlooks and evenings by the campfire, so a cozy crewneck often gets more wear than a T-shirt. Below are family sweatshirt ideas for national park trips, with designs for adults and kids that you can personalize with your family name and year. Browse all our custom national park shirts and sweatshirts.
Why a National Park Sweatshirt Works for Fall and Winter Trips
Many parks are cool or cold from November through March, especially at elevation and early in the day. A crewneck sweatshirt is easy to layer over a T-shirt, simple to pull off when the afternoon warms up, and makes your family easy to spot in a busy visitor center or on a trail. Every Wanderstamps sweatshirt is personalized with your family name and trip year and printed to order, so it also becomes a souvenir you keep wearing after the trip.
Browse all of our park designs in the national parks collection, or see every crewneck in the sweatshirts collection.
Retro Decade National Park Sweatshirts (1960s, 1970s, 1980s)
If your family loves a vintage look, the decade designs are a fun way to match without everyone wearing the exact same thing. Each one has its own retro scene, so parents, grandparents and kids can each pick a favorite decade.
- Custom 1960s National Park Family Trip Sweatshirt – a vintage station wagon, mountains and pine trees.
- Custom 1970s National Park Family Camping Sweatshirt – a camper van and campfire by the lake.
- Custom 1980s National Park Family Trip Sweatshirt – a bear in front of snowy peaks, in bold retro lettering.
Kids can match with the Kids 1960s National Park Sweatshirt, the Kids 1970s National Park Sweatshirt and the Kids 1980s National Park Sweatshirt.
Death Valley National Park Sweatshirt for a Winter Desert Trip
Death Valley is one of the few parks where late fall and winter are the most comfortable time to visit, but desert nights and early mornings can still be cold. A sweatshirt is perfect for sunrise at the viewpoints and for evenings after the sun goes down.
- Custom Death Valley National Park Family Trip Sweatshirt – colorful desert hills and a setting sun.
- Custom Kids Death Valley National Park Family Trip Sweatshirt – the same design in kids sizes.
Bear and Road Trip Sweatshirts for Any National Park
Visiting more than one park, or driving to a park for the holidays? These designs are not tied to a single park, so they work for any trip on your list.
- Custom Family Road Trip Sweatshirt – a vintage truck and mountain scene for the drive there.
- Custom Into the Wild Family Hiking Sweatshirt – a bear, river and forest for hiking families.
- Custom Kids Into the Wild Hiking Sweatshirt – the matching kids version.
- Custom Kids National Park Bear Sweatshirt – a bear-shaped mountain scene kids love.
Looking for short sleeves for a warmer park? See our guide to national park shirts for families.
Tips for a Cold-Weather National Park Trip With Kids
- Check the park's alerts before you go. Some roads, campgrounds and visitor centers close or change hours in winter. The official NPS page for each park lists current conditions and closures.
- Dress in layers. A T-shirt, a sweatshirt and a wind or rain shell lets kids adjust as the day warms up and cools down.
- Plan for shorter days. Daylight is limited in late fall and winter, so start early and save the long drives for the morning.
- Pack hats, gloves and warm socks. Viewpoints at elevation can be much colder and windier than the town where you stay.
- Bring snacks and water. Food options inside parks can be limited or closed in the off season.
- Order shirts ahead of time. Every design is printed to order with your family name and year, so give yourself enough time before the trip.
How to Choose Sweatshirt Colors for a Family Photo
Lighter colors such as White, Sand, Light Blue and Ash show the colorful prints clearly and look great against snow, desert or forest backgrounds. Some families pick one color for everyone; others let each person choose a different light color with the same design. Available colors are listed on each product page, and kids styles have their own color options. For park-specific ideas, read our posts on matching family shirts for a Yosemite trip and custom Olympic National Park family shirts.
National Park Sweatshirt FAQ
Can I add our family name and year to a national park sweatshirt?
Yes. Each Wanderstamps sweatshirt is personalized with your family name and trip year, which are printed under the design.
Are there matching national park sweatshirts for kids?
Yes. Most designs above have a kids version, so the whole family can match in the same style.
Is a sweatshirt warm enough for a winter park visit?
On its own, usually not for cold days. It works best as a middle layer under a jacket, or by itself on mild afternoons and around the campfire.