EST. 1872. One date on a ribbon, one geyser going off underneath.

This national park shirt skips the single-park souvenir look and marks the starting point instead, with an oval geyser badge under a dated ribbon. It is a light men's tee for trail days and travel days, and a thoughtful pick for anyone who plans vacations around park entrances.

The design: a geyser badge under an EST. 1872 ribbon

The badge is an upright oval with a cream field and a double outline in dark navy, one thick line and one thin. A ribbon banner with folded ends drapes over the top of the oval and carries the only words on the shirt, EST. 1872, in capital letters.

Inside, a geyser goes off at the center. A narrow amber-gold column of water climbs from a rounded blue mound and opens into a cream, cloud-like burst of steam, with a few droplets flung off to each side. A golden sun sits high behind the plume, a blue pine stands on either side of the mound, and three small stars mark the left, right and bottom of the oval.

The linework is clean and even, and the palette stays small: cream, dark navy, medium blue and amber-gold. It is a quiet way to say where your best trips tend to happen.

A light national park shirt with no scratchy tag

• Soft, smooth cotton jersey with a little stretch; the heather colors are a cotton-poly blend
• Lightweight at 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• The cotton has already done its shrinking, so the size you pick should hold after you wash it
• A flat strip of fabric covers the shoulder-to-shoulder seam inside, so it lies smooth against your skin
• Tear-away label: the neck label pulls off, leaving nothing to itch
• Care: machine wash cold inside out, tumble dry low, do not iron the print

Who it's for

Hikers, road-trippers, campers and the park history buff who knows the date without looking it up. As a national park t shirt it belongs on a park visit, a long drive or an ordinary Saturday. Shopping for national park gifts? Wrap it for a birthday card, a holiday morning or a send-off before a drive to the trailhead.

Quick answers

What does EST. 1872 stand for?

1872 is the year the first national park was created. The ribbon marks that beginning, the start of the whole idea.

Is a specific park named on the shirt?

No, the badge carries only the date, so it works for anyone who loves the parks rather than one particular one.

Why is it offered on darker shirts?

The badge has a pale field, so a darker shirt behind it gives the strongest contrast.

Where does the badge sit?

On the front, centered on the chest. The back of the tee is left plain.

How do I read the size numbers?

It's a men's tee. Go by the numbers: the size guide next to the size options lists each size's length and width, measured with the tee laid flat. Allow for up to 2 inches (5 cm) of variation.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide