Coleman and Pendleton Team Up With National Park Foundation

2016 marks the centennial for the U.S. National Parks Foundation – to celebrate, Pendleton, Coleman, and other select outdoor brands have partnered with the organization to offer collections of unique & memorable items for use in the great outdoors. With summer planning in full fledge and outdoor excursions on the minds of many, now is the time to learn about these historic product offerings and to enjoy the thriving spirit provided by America's greatest resources.

Let’s take a minute to look at some of the collector’s gear being offered; Coleman will be featuring gear in tan and green, including a metal framed Nostalgia Lantern, a Steel Belted Cooler, and more. Pendelton’s has a slew of collector’s items (as well as their usual outerwear and outdoor clothing) available in the spirit of celebration ranging from blankets to teddy bears. with some items sporting colors representative to the bigger names in national parks such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone, there’s plenty to choose from.

Now a little history; there are more than 400 National Park areas, totaling 84 million acres in the 50 US states, the district of Columbia, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam, Siapan, and the Virgin Islands, but we had to start with one: Yellowstone. Yellowstone was established as a public park in 1872, however didn’t really get any type of protection until the military stepped in as a temporary measure. Eventually as the the popularity and use of the public made parks increased as more sprang up, the need for an organization more specific to the maintenance and protection came and with the park ranger in 1905. It wasn’t until 1916 when Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Organic Act that the rangers were truly unified with the national parks under one centralized government agency.

With the continued preservation of the national forests turning 100 this year, celebrate by enjoying our national parks. Whether you’re canoeing or fishing, a first timer or a seasoned camper, with brands like Coleman and Pendleton it’s never been easier to get into the woods. Learn more right here.