There are plenty of reasons people visit national parks. The scenic drives, awe-inspiring hiking destinations, and dramatic wildlife all work together to make national park experiences one-of-a-kind.
There’s one stop that every national park visitor can agree is a must — the visitor center gift shops. After all, without that souvenir pin, sticker, and/or Christmas ornament, how else is one supposed to remember the trip of a lifetime?
Visitor centers have a wide variety of items in their gift shops, ranging from momentos to the sprawling kid section full of stuffed animals to a variety of guide books. Particularly at national park sites centered around historical locations and events, the book section of the gift shop is often the main attraction.
Starting today, however, visitors may no