The Official Deneen Pottery Mug Collector’s Guide to the National Parks
Love taking trips to National Parks? Looking for a way to remember your experience every morning? Then this guide is exactly what you need to help you build the most amazing National Park Mug collection ever.
Table Of Contents:
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Introduction:
Remembering Your Epic National Park Experiences with Each Mug You Collect
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5 National Parks & Mugs
Starting w/ Yosemite Natl Park
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Glacier National Park
Montana
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
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Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee and North Carolina
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Arches National Park
Utah
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Introduction:
Remembering Your Epic National Park Experiences with Each Mug You Collect
In 1972, when our family began making hand-thrown pottery in a two-car garage, we had no idea where our path would lead. The one thing we knew for certain is that we had talent and love for our craft.
As we are quickly approaching our 50th year of making pottery we have a lot to look back on - many ups and downs, or as we call them our challenges and opportunities, and many moments of celebration. Today our mugs can be found in a growing number of National Parks and after sharing the locations on a weekly basis with mug collectors, we decided it was time to create this official list.
While our focus is on creating the highest quality mugs on the planet – a secondary goal seemed obvious. Help build lasting memories for visitors to these national treasures through our mugs. This guide is intended not only to share the physical locations that offer our mugs, the online retailers, but also to give a few fun fact and visitor tips.
The images of mugs contained in this guide are not always going to be available, just like the inventory at visitors centers will also vary depending on the season and the timing of production. What should not be in question is our passion for helping share our work, support of, and enthusiasm for our the National Park System. It takes a collaboration of not-for-profit, for-profit and government players to make the National Parks what they. We are humbled to be a part and honored to share our life’s work to assist in this endeavor.
The mugs pictured in this guide are only available at the real National Parks or from the websites listed. We are only the makers and unfortunately, we do not sell any of these through our website. To build your collection you’ll need to get out and explore or connect with the online stores of these AMAZING NATIONAL PARKS!
Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Niles Deneen
Created in 1864 as one of the first protected parks, Yosemite is one of the U.S.’s most popular tourist destinations, and for good reason. The combination of 1200 miles of mountains and forests create picturesque landscapes at every turn. With a highly active and dedicated ranger staff, camping, tours, and interactive programs are available for anyone with the desire to learn, regardless of your experience with the area or the rugged outdoors.
Fans of the park will recognize the three main landmarks: El Capitan: the 3000 foot tall king of vertical climbing nirvana, Half Dome: the sleeping volcanic giant, and Yosemite Falls: a seasonal icon. In Yosemite you’ll see unique granite geological formations, the enduring strength of glaciers, an abundance of life, and gorgeous views no matter where you turn. Visitors to the majesty of Yosemite are invited to hike, fish, bike, or even explore the area on horseback (so long as the appropriate rules and licenses are abided by). More adventurous explorers can climb some of the best locations in the US, snowshoe in winter, or hit the powder on a downhill joyride in Badger Pass. Even boating or rafting down the mighty Merced river is allowed when it is deep enough.
But, of course, should you ever find yourself in Yosemite, make sure that you stop by Tunnel View, the parks most famous scenic viewpoint, offering the longest and perhaps most iconic view of the valley as a whole. And if the shaping of this impressive national park is of interest to you, visitors can also see the Lyell and Maclure glaciers, remnants of the ice-age giants that shaped the valley and its unusual geological structures.
For visitors inclined to the appreciation of flora and fauna, Yosemite boasts staggering biodiversity. Giant sequoia trees cover this park and play host to 2086 different species according to the most recent nps.gov checklist. The most recognizable animals that you may see out on the trails and near the rivers include black bears, coyotes, bobcats, river otters, red foxes, spotted owls, and cougars. Birdwatchers rejoice—over 165 species of our feathered friends call Yosemite home, be it on migrations or for breeding seasons.
Yosemite is a one-of-a-kind adventure, and you can commemorate it with one of our specialty mugs at any of the locations listed further ahead.
What not to miss: El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls
Best time of year to visit: Springtime if you want to see the waterfalls in full force, fall for backpacking.
Best time of year to avoid the crowds: Spring and fall
Busiest Time of the year: Like most National Parks, Yosemite is busy whenever school is out – but the peak time of year is definitely July and August.
Helpful Hint: Obey all posted signs.
Caution: Hike in groups when possible and never feed the wildlife!
Yosemite Mugs
Yosemite Conservancy – Half dome The good people down at the Yosemite Conservancy help ensure that the park stays in tip-top shape, and their mug featuring Half Dome is the perfect addition to your mug collection.
Majestic HotelThis slender mug portrays the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, against the backdrop of the looming mountainous cliffs that the park is known for.
Bridalveil Falls Another famous waterfall in Yosemite, Bridalveil falls makes for the perfect design on this mug. A great mug to help you reflect on your trip to this wonderful park.
Where to Buy Mugs
There are currently two mugs available from the Yosemite Conservancy online here.
For purchasing mugs inside the park, visit the following locations:
Valley Visitor Center
9035 Village Drive
YNP, CA 95389
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio
8308 Wawona Road
Fishcamp, CA 93623
Big Oak Flat Information Center
Hwy. 120, North West Entrance
YNP, CA 95389
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
Hwy. 120 (Follow the signs)
YNP, CA 95389
Mariposa Grove Depot
9219 Wawona Rd.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Glacier National Park
Montana
Glacier National Park is an alpine paradise that showcases history from many perspectives. It holds a special place in outdoor enthusiasts’ hearts for its sheer beauty and the 700 miles of trails and hikes available to visitors. Snow-capped mountains and crystal blue lakes highlight the glacial origins of the park, but those are only part of the draw to this historic and grandiose chunk of Montana.
The rangers of Glacier actually predate the creation of the national parks service by six years. Originating in 1910, the dedicated and sturdy people who patrolled this area were responsible for not only defending against poachers, but also fighting fires and eliminating dangerous predators that bothered the human population. Lake McDonald on the west side of the park is their original base of operations, and also one of the top spots to catch the picturesque views that make this park iconic today. The ranger service that operates in the park now are proud inheritors of that spirit and continue to serve the people visiting this unique landscape.
But even as far back as the rangers go, the Native-American presence in Glacier predates them by far. This park is one of the fortunate places to have a human presence identified dating back as far as 10,000 years. Today, two of the largest reservations in the north border Glacier, and the tribes that represent them give presentations within the park as part of the valuable Native America Speaks program. The Blackfoot, Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreille tribes have donated knowledge, history, and their invaluable perspectives on this land to maintain their traditional ways of life and culture.
With such a varied human presence in this region, it is no surprise that the park itself boasts landscapes and sights that cannot be seen elsewhere. The Iceberg Lake Trail is a must do for hikers, while Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the most popular scenic drives in the country. The road, which divides the east and west regions, has plenty of areas along the way where you can pull-off and take in the mountains, seek local wildlife, and admire the old, traditional settlements and buildings.
Sperry Chalet Unfortunately the Sperry Chalet building burned down in 2017 due to a fire, but you can support the rebuilding process by donating here and show your support by purchasing a mug.
If you’re really looking to get a workout in, then head down the Highline Trail, which follows the Continental Divide and features the ice-carved glacial valleys. Eleven miles in all, the trail is one of the toughest in the Park. While in Glacier, see if you can spot lynx, bighorn sheep, black bears, deer, and the very popular mountain goats.
What not to miss: Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier Valley, and Two Medicine
Best time of year to visit: Early September for a less crowded experience, but July and August are breathtaking in Glacier.
Best time of year to avoid the crowds: September
Busiest Time of year: Early July to mid August
Helpful Hint: Bring a lot of water, buy bear spray (just in case), and get up early to beat the crowds
Caution: Don’t feed the sheep! No matter how much they beg. Stay away from cliff edges and bring your bear spray
Glacier Mugs
Black Bear The black bear inhabits Glacier National Park and the sturdy and agile animal’s silhouette serves this mug well.
Grinnell Point A favorite spot for outdoor photographers, Grinnell Point is featured on this mug, including the exact longitude and longitude of the location.
Logan Pass Another picturesque location (although there are many), Logan Pass was an obvious choice for the detailing on this mug.
Where to Buy Mugs
You can purchase any of these awesome designs from Glacier National Park Conservancy here. To purchase mugs inside the park, visit the following locations:
Two Medicine General Store
Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT 59936
Many Glacier Hotel
1 Rte 3
Browning, MT 59417
Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
Columbia Falls
MT 59912
Rising Sun General Store
Going-to-the-Sun Road
East Glacier Park, MT 59417
Logan Pass Visitor Center
Browning, MT 59417
St Mary Visitor Center
Browning, MT 59417
Historic Belton Train Station
12544 Hwy 2 East
West Glacier, MT 59936
Lake McDonald Lodge
288 Lake Mcdonald Lodge Loop
West Glacier, MT 59936
Agpar Vistor and Transportation Center
West Glacier, MT 59936
Lake McDonald Hotel and Gift Store
Lake McDonald General Store
The mile deep canyon that is known well beyond the borders of the United States, the Grand Canyon is millions of years in the making. Erosion over the years has exposed the multi-colored layers of plateaus along 278 miles of the Colorado river. Mesas and canyon walls around the park strip back eras of geologic history and tell the story of tectonic and volcanic upheaval through the ages.
Along with being the ancestral homeland of eleven surviving Native-American tribes, the history of rugged south is ever-present in not only the museums and information centers, but even in the way visitors can explore the canyon itself. Many big-time hikers will take on the park’s epic rim-to-rim hike, which will take approximately 5-7 days to complete. Some elect to ride by donkey, as explorers did, for an excursion reminiscent of the first to work in the depths of the Arizona lowlands. For a shorter hike, South Kaibab Trail or the Bright Angel Trail can be done in a day, nevermind the breathtaking views from the bridge spanning over the intense heights.
Hermit Road Drive is an excellent way to see a lot in a little amount of time if you’re just passing through. Meanwhile, Mather Point Overlook is one of the best scenic spots in the all of the park. While taking in the valleys of the Grand Canyon, look for elk, the rare California condors, bighorn sheep, and the occasional mountain lion.
As an area rich in history and scientific knowledge, regular presentations and special events dictating this incomparable area’s formation and its impact on the lives of those who lived in it. Stargazing, camping, rafting, and cultural demonstrations from indigenous artists are only a few of the fantastic opportunities to enrich your life on your journey through the Grand Canyon. If you want to take advantage of the more modern lodgings, be sure to book in advance, as reservations fill quickly, especially during the summer peak season.
Innumerable memories will be made in a visit to Arizona’s grandest geological formation, and our custom mugs will keep those memories fresh for years to come.
What not to miss: Desert View Tower, Mather Point Overlook, the Yavapai Geology Museum
Best time of the year to visit: Autumn. The weather is excellent, the river is orange, and it isn’t as crowded as the summer months
Best time of the year to avoid crowds: December-April
Busiest time of the year: Summer months
Helpful Hint: Bring layers of clothing, as the weather can be cooler than you think. Also, make sure you arrive before 10 am if you want to snag a parking spot
Caution: Ride the mule, not the elk! And never get too close to the edge
Grand Canyon Mugs
Rock formations and erosion highlighted Another mug that perfectly highlights the rough, rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon National Park.
100th anniversary Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park with this mug, which features the jagged Colorado Plateau.
Where to Buy Mugs
You can purchase Grand Canyon mugs at the Grand Canyon Lodges website here.
In the park, look for the following locations to buy a mug:
National Geographic Visitor Center
450 AZ-64
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel
235 N Grand Canyon Blvd
Williams, AZ 86046
El Tovar Hotel
9 Village Loop Dr
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
The Hopi House
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee and North Carolina
A never-ending sea of forested hills span the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, known as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Renown for diversity of plant and animal life, its storied mountains, and its native population of black bears, this is one of America's most popular national parks. As part of the southern Appalachians, the native Cherokee have a long history in the area, well before the first explorer, Hernando de Soto, encountered them in 1540.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a unique entanglement with the Civil War. During the conflict, resident mountaineers’ allegiances were split. For four years, the warring factions raided one another for food and livestock. The remnants of this history are a tantalizing peek into America’s past that can be delved deeper into in visitor centers and with local rangers. Historic buildings litter the landscape, and ranger led events and horseback riding can help bring the past into the present for eager learners.
Black Bear Black bears are commonly found within the Smoky and while they rarely will try and harm humans, this mug is a helpful reminder to respect the wildlife in these parks.
Of course, there is more to the area than history. Aside from hiking destinations for nature lovers like Charlies Bunion, Alum Cave Bluffs, Andrews Bald, and Rainbow Falls, there is fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing across the many acres of Eastern splendor. There are also kid-friendly hikes, like Kephart Prong Trail and Porters Creek. In addition, beautiful drives encircle the famed Cades Cove valley, which fills with flowers for springtime.
Rest assured that while the Smoky Mountains will enhance your photo album any time of year, as many flock to the Appalachians for, the park truly comes to life in the fall, where the changing autumn leaves paint the horizon.Animals to look for in this park include: black bears, raccoons, woodchucks, white-tailed deer, and elk, but the lesser known re-introduced river otters and peregrine falcons, which naturalists have worked hard to bring back into their native habitats.
What not to miss: While it may take multiple trips to see everything the Smoky Mountains have to offer, make sure you stop by Cades Cove and Clingmans Dome during your first trip.
Best time of the year to visit: Autumn. The weather is fantastic and the fall foliage is stunning. Spring is a great time as well, as the trees shake off their winter dustings and green emerges once more.
Best time of the year to avoid crowds: September and April
Busiest time of the year: July and October
Helpful Hint: Bring plenty of water on the trails
Caution: Do not approach the wildlife!
Smoky Mountain Mugs:
Tulip Poplar The Smoky’s are known for their giant tulip trees, so it absolutely made sense to create mug revolved around these towering trees.
Old Cabin The Smoky Mountains have some antique cabins hidden among the tall trees, and if you look closely, you just might find a couple.
All threeThis mug features all three of the previous emblems.
Where to Buy Mugs
You can purchase Smoky Mountain mugs at the Smokies Life website here.
Or, visit the following locations if you are in the park:
Cades Cove Visitor Center
686 Cades Cove Loop Road
Townsend TN 37882
Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
7078 Clingmans Dome Road
Cherokee NC 28719
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
1011 Banner Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Visitor Center
9275 Tremont Road
Townsend, TN 37882
Sugarlands Visitor Center and Museum
1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd.
Gatlinburg TN 37738
Great Smokies Welcome Center
7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Townsend TN 37882
Swain County Visitor Center and Museum
255 Main Street
Bryson City NC 28713
Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Museum
1194 Newfound Gap Highway
Cherokee, NC 28719
Arches National Park is a place with dark night skies and colorful sandstone structures. One of Herbert Hoover’s many protected parks, Arches has been a part of Americana ever since the 1920’s –even the Olympic torch relay has been run through it.
Millions of years of erosion created the park’s famous arches, including the popular Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, and Double Arch. In fact, this park boasts the largest number of arches of any in the US—over 2000 within the confines of the park alone. Ages ago, these marvels were buried under over a mile of stone that wore away, grain by grain, to uncover the structures that now make this landscape so unique.
This is also a perfect location to see, in person, ancient art and stone paintings left behind by the many Native-American tribes that stewarded the lands since before recorded history. Puebloans, whose art exists as stone tools and massive petroglyphs, gave rise to many more modern tribes like the Hopi, the Acoma, and the Taos, who still connect their roots to these lands today.
This park exemplifies unforgiving dry desert heat and altitude, but despite the conditions, wildlife thrives in these conditions: you just may only see them at night because they are using nocturnal strategies to survive. But, if you are one of the famous star-gazing expeditions, be on the lookout for kangaroo rats, skunks, ringtails, foxes, bobcats, owls, deer, mountain lions, and black-tailed jackrabbits. Perhaps even elusive protected bats.
Truly though, Arches National Park comes alive at night. If you think it is stunning in the daytime, stargazing is a must if you’re planning a visit. Its isolation and distance from light pollution make known a galaxy of sparkle that many people have never seen before thanks to the pervasive artificial lights of civilization. Balanced Rock Picnic Area, the Windows Section, Garden of Eden Viewpoint, and Panorama Point are some of the best places to go for a night sky the way our ancestors saw it—teaming with celestial bodies. Pro tip: bring a star chart and stargaze during a new moon or when the moon is below the horizon to really see the stars.
What not to miss: The Windows, which is the most accessible place in the park to see the most arches!
If you have the time, Delicate Arch is also incredible, but will include about a mile of trails to reach.
Best time of year to visit: Early part of November, as the crowds have thinned out and the temps are perfect for hiking.
Best time of year to avoid the crowds: December – January and definitely any holiday weekends.
Busiest time of year: June, July, and August
Helpful Hint: No matter where you explore in canyon country be sure to bring and drink plenty of water.
Caution: Be sure to stay on the trails because the soil is alive!
Arches Mugs
Where to Buy Mugs
You can purchase this mug online at the Canyonlands Natural History Association shop here.
Or, visit the Island of the Sky Visitor Center and Arches Visitor Center.
Images credits:
Yosemite – Mark J. Miller
Glacier National Park – Bradley Davis
Grand Canyon – Grand Canyon National Park
Smoky Mountains – The Soar Net
Arches – Neil Herbert
Arches Mugs
Intermountain
Within the Intermountain region, adventure-seekers road-trippers will come across some of the countries most recognizable national parks. Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Glacier National Park all call the Intermountain Region Home. Breathtaking mountains are the highlight of a lot of the parks in the northern portion of the region. Meanwhile, the southern parks feature large canyons and sweeping desert views. All-in-all, there isn’t a bad view anywhere you go.
Big Bend National Park – Texas
What not to miss:
The Fossil Discovery Exhibit for learning more about the history of the land and the mighty Rio Grande for taking in sites of the powerful river.
Where to buy mugs:
Panther Junction Visitor Center
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Black Canyon of the Gunnison – Colorado
What not to miss:
The iconic Painted Wall – the tallest cliff face in Colorado.
Where to buy mugs:
The South Rim Visitors Center
10346 Hwy 347
Montrose, CO 81401
And the mugs are available online here.
Bryce Canyon – Utah
What not to miss:
The Bryce Amphitheater which is home to some extraordinary views.
Where to Buy Mugs:
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center just inside the the park.
And the mugs are available online here.
Canyonlands National Park – Utah
What not to miss:
Mesa Arch — This spectacular arch is perched on the edge of a cliff, so be careful.
Where to buy mugs:
At the Islands in the Sky Visitors Center and online here
Capitol Reef National Park- Utah
What not to miss:
Cassidy Arch – named after the infamous outlaw. Butch Cassidy, who used to hid out in the area.
Where to buy mugs:
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor
UT-24
Torrey, UT 84775
Gifford House
Capitol Reef National Park Scenic Drive
Teasdale, UT 84773
Carlsbad Caverns – New Mexico
What not to miss:
Definitely the bat flights if you’re here during the summer or early fall.
Where to buy mugs:
Carlsbad Cavern Visitors Center
727 Carlsbad Caverns Highway
Carlsbad, NM 88220
And mugs are available online here.
Grand Teton National Park – Wyoming
What not to miss:
The epic views of the Teton Range.
Where to buy mugs:
The Grand Teton Association in Moose, WY.
Colter Bay Visitors Center
640 Cottonwood Way
Moran, WY 83013
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center
1 Teton Park Road
Moose, WY 83012
Jenny Lake Visitors Center (Currently Closed)
403 South Jenny Lake Drive
Moose, WY 83012
Great Sand Dunes National Park – Colorado
What not to miss:
If you are up for a challenge then attempt to hike to High Dune and or Star Dune, which is well worth the effort.
Where to buy mugs:
Great Sand Dunes Visitors Center
11999 State Highway 150
Mosca, CO 81146
Mugs are also available online here.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Texas
What not to miss:
Views of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak from the picnic area on 62/180 south of the visitor center, about 4 miles.
Where to buy mugs:
Visitor Center
400 Pine Canyon
Salt Flat, TX 79847
And the mugs are also available online from the WNPA store here.
Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado
What not to miss:
Taking the “700 Year Tour” really gives guests detailed info on the area’s inhabitants and their way of life, along with taking a tour of Balcony House. Touring Cliff Palace (the largest cliff dwelling in North America) is a must as well; this requires purchasing a ticket in advance and is a ranger-guided tour.
Where to buy mugs:
Spruce Tree Terrace
Far View Terrace
Far View Lodge
You can call the Retail Department at 970-564-4301 for single mug shipments.
Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
What not to miss:
Taking Old Fall River Road up to the top of Rocky Mountain National Park is always spectacular.
Where to buy mugs:
Trail Ridge Gift Store
80517 Estes Park, Colorado
You can purchase the mugs online through the Trail Ridge Gift Store here.
Saguaro National Park – Arizona
What not to miss: The Signal Hill Petroglyphs.
Where to buy mugs:
Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
Rincon Mountain District
3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85730
Red Hills Visitor Center
Tucson Mountain District
2700 N. Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
You can purchase the mugs online here.
White Sands National Park
What not to miss:
Visiting this new park in 2020 – in it’s first year as a National Park. Playing on the sand, bring your sleds and plenty of sunscreen!
Where to buy mugs:
White Sands National Park Visitors Center
19955 Hwy 70 W
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Mugs are available online from our Partners at Western National Parks Store here.
Yellowstone – Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
What not to miss:
Grand Prismatic Spring and the Buffalo in Hayden Valley
Where to buy mugs:
Yellowstone Forever
115 3rd Street South
Gardiner, MT 59030
Bozeman International Airport
850 Gallatin Field Rd
Belgrade, MT 59714
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
235 Yellowstone Lake Rd
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful Inn Gift Store
1 Grand Loop Rd
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful Inn Mugs are not available online right now.
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
2051 Snow Lodge Ave
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Canyon Lodge Gift Store
41 Clover Ln
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Lake Lodge Gift Store
Mammoth Gift Store
Zion National Park – Utah
What not to miss:
Zion National Park, established in 1919 as Utah’s first National Park. Visitors may choose from a wide variety of walks and hikes of varying lengths, or choose to stay on the shuttle bus for a scenic ride through Zion’s main canyon. For a close up experience, bicyclists are allowed to ride on the main road year round.
Canyon Overlook and Observation Point have magnificent views from up high, while the Riverside Walk leading up to the Narrows offers shade in the summer with canyon walls soaring hundreds of feet overhead and the rushing sound of the Virgin River passing by. Canyon Overlook has the best view in the park, Kolob Canyon is a great off-the-beaten-path spot.
Where to Buy Mugs:
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Transit Center, Park Shuttle Stop 1
Zion Forever Project, Park Store
1 Zion National Park
Springdale, UT 84774
Zion Human History Museum
Park Shuttle Stop 2
Zion Forever Project, Park Store
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, Park Store
Zion Forever Project
3752 E Kolob Canyons Rd.
New Harmony, UT 84757
Cedar Breaks National Monument (6 months only: Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day Weekend)
Zion Forever Project, Park Store
4730 S Highway 148
Brian Head, UT 84719
And mugs are also available online here.
Lush greenery, expansive views of the ocean, snow-covered mountain caps, and towering trees. When driving through the Pacific West region, you’ll come across these staples of the area. Whether you’re hitting the hiking trails, watching the sunset on a beach, or taking in the history of the park, you may feel like you’re in another world. Believe us, this is a good thing.
Channel Islands National Park – California
What not to miss: Don’t miss (there’s so much!) the tidepool table in the Visitor Center, visiting one of the six islands that the Channel Island Fox calls home (each one is its own sub-species), and whale watching!
Where to buy mugs:
Visitor Center
1901 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA. 93001
Mugs are available online at Western National Parks Association Store.
Crater Lake National Park – Oregon
What not to miss: The view of Crater lake! This is what everyone comes out here for.
Where to buy mugs:
Crater Lake Lodge
565 Rim Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97604
Crater Lake Visitors Center Bookstore
Steel Visitors Center
Rim Drive
Crater Lake, OR 97604
Mugs are available online here.
Death Valley National Park – California & Nevada
What not to miss: Badwater Basin — the lowest point in North America. Zabriskie Point, Stovepipe Wells Sand Dunes. If you have more time be sure to include Artist Palate, Badwater Basin, Scotties Castle, Salt Creek (spring of 2020).
Where to buy mugs:
Furnace Creek Visitors Center
271 Highway 190
Death Valley, CA 92328
Mugs are available online here.
The Oasis at Death Valley
Death Valley National Park
Highway 190
Death Valley, CA 92328
Great Basin National Park – Nevada
What not to miss: Lehman, Caves Tour, Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, Bristlecone and Pine Hike.
Where to buy mugs:
Lehman Caves Visitor Center
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311
Great Basin Visitor Center
357 N. Hwy 487
Baker, NV 89311
Mugs are availavle online through Western National Park Association.
Haleakala National Park – Hawaii
What not to miss: Catching the sunrise from any one of the great lookout spots.
Where to buy mugs: Click Here
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Hawaii
What not to miss: Mount Kilauea — an active volcano. This site is in a massive rebuilding stage and until it’s completion mugs are not available.
Where to buy mugs: Click Here
Joshua Tree – California
What not to miss: This is truly just an amazing playground full of amazing rock formations , cacti and of course, the Joshua Trees. Be prepared to be amazed and allow yourself extra time to explore all the wonder this park as to offer.
Where to buy mugs:
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Cottonwood Visitor Center
Pinto Basin Rd
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Black Rock Nature Center
9800 Black Rock Rd
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Oasis Visitor Center
74485 National Park Dr
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Coyote Corner
6535 Park Boulevard
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Kings Canyon – California
What not to miss: The King’s Canyon Scenic Byway and the incredible, massive, towering Redwoods!
Shop In-Store:
If you are in Sequoia and Kings Canyon, stop by one of our Park Stores. They are located in the Visitor Centers throughout the Parks. In Sequoia: Foothills Visitor Center, Giant Forest Museum, Lodgepole Visitor Center, and the Mineral King Ranger Station. In Kings Canyon: Kings Canyon Visitor Center, and the Cedar Grove Visitor Center. Here’s a great link for more informaiton.
Mugs are available online here.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
What not to miss: The view from the top and a stay at the MT. Lassen KOA.
Where to buy mugs:
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
21820 Lassen Peak Hwy
Mineral, CA 96063
Loomis Ranger Station (Weather permitting)
39477 Lassen National Park Hwy
Shingletown, CA 96088
Both Entrances to the National Park and online here.
Mount Rainier National Park – Washington
What not to miss: Visit the Paradise area and the Jackson Visit Center.
Where to buy mugs:
Longmire Gift Shop
Hwy. 706 (10 mi east of Ashford)
Longmire, WA, 98397
GPS Coordinates: 46.749762,-121.81231
Henery M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise
Paradise Rd E
Ashford, WA 98304
GPS Coordinates: 46.7858749, -121.736722
Paradise Inn Gift Shop
98368 Paradise-Longmire Rd
Ashford, WA 98304
Sunrise Day Lodge
Sunrise Park Rd
Ashford, WA 98304
Olympic National Park – Washington
What not to miss: Ruby Beach – one of the most iconic beaches on the West Coast.
Where to buy mugs:
Lake Crescent Lodge
416 Lake Crescent Road
Olympic National Park, WA 98363
Log Cabin Resort
3183 East Beach Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Hurricane Ridge
3002 Mount Angeles Road
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Pinnacles National Park – California
What not to miss: High Peaks Trail is a hike that is highly recommended.
Where to buy mugs:
Pinnacles Visitor Center on the east side and the Visitor Contact Station on the west side.
And mugs are also available online through Western National Parks Association.
Redwood National and State Parks – California
What not to miss: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway for unbelievable views of coast redwoods, the world’s tallest trees!
Where to buy mugs: Recently added February 7th, 2020 – we are proud to partner with the Redwood Parks Conservancy. You can find their online store here.
Hiouchi Visitor Center
1600 Highway 199,
Crescent City, CA 95531
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Visitor Center (open seasonally May – September)
1440 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic parkway
Orick, CA 95555
Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
119441 Highway 101
Orick CA 95555
Patricks Point State Park Visitor Center
4150 Patrick’s Point Drive
Trinidad, CA 95570
Crescent City Information Center
1111 Second Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
Sequoia National Park – California
What not to miss: General Sherman Tree – Worlds’ Largest Living Tree.
Where to buy mugs: Purchase them on the online Store here
Foothills Visitor Center
47050 Generals Highway
Ash Meadow
Sequoia National Park
Lodgepole Visitor Center
63100 Lodgepole Rd
Sequoia National Park, CA 93262
Yosemite National Park – California
What not to miss: Half Dome and El Capitan
Where to buy mugs: Mugs available from Yosemite Conservancy online here.
Valley Visitor Center
9035 Village Drive
YNP, CA 95389
Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio
8308 Wawona Road
Fishcamp, CA 93623
Big Oak Flat Information Center
Hwy. 120, North West Entrance
YNP, CA 95389
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
Hwy. 120
YNP, CA 95389
Mariposa Grove Depot
9219 Wawona Rd.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Alaska
Full of enough untamed wilderness to satisfy the seasoned outdoors enthusiasts, as well as enough beginner-friendly trails and activities, the Alaska National Park system is rich with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, and tranquil lakes and rivers.
Whether you’re traveling by canoe or foot, you’ll find that diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes no matter where you look.
Denali – Denali Park
What not to miss: Mt. Healy Overlook, Horseshoe Lake, and triple Lakes trails are some of the best hiking spots Denali has to offer
Where to Buy Mugs:
Denali Park Village
Mile Post 231 George Parks Highway
Denali Nat’l Park Wilderness Center
Mile 229.3 Parks Highway
Alaska Geographic
241 North C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Gates of the Arctic – Bettles
What not to miss: The epic views of the Brooks Range and the herds of caribou.
Where you can find mugs:
Alaska Geographic
750 West Second Avenue, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
Glacier Bay – Gustavus
What not to miss: Bartlett Cove Kayaking is a hidden gem at the park, but the entire area is can’t miss — no matter what you do, you won’t be disappointed!
Where you can find mugs:
Glacier Bay Lodge is located in Bartlett Cove, 10 miles by road from the small town of Gustavus. Glacier Bay Lodge was part of the NPS Mission 66 project.
Katmai – King Salmon
What not to miss: The peak of the salmon run in July when brown bears are feasting at Brooks Falls and the volcanic Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a true star of Katmai National Park and the reason it was created.
Where you can find mugs:
58.5568° N, 155.7794° W
Kenai Fjords – Seward
What not to miss: The Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center has all new interactive exhibits which are perfect for learning more about the land you’re exploring.
Where you can find mugs:
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
1212 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664
Kobuk Valley – Kotzebue
What not to miss: The great Kobuk, Little Kobuk, and Hunter River Sand Dunes
Where you can find mugs:
The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center. Kobuk Valley National Park is open year around and the headquarters office and visitor center are located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in the bush village of Kotzebue, Alaska.
Lake Clark – Port Alsworth
What not to miss: Canoe as many of the lakes as you can – the best way to explore the park
Where you can find mugs:
The Lake Clark Visitor Center in Port Alsworth.
Wrangell-S. Elias Copper Center
What not to miss: The Kennecott Mines
Where you can find mugs:
Wrangell St. Elias National Park/Preserve Visitor Center – Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK 99573
Acadia National Park – Maine
What not to miss: As a very car-friendly park, Acadia is very accessible for everyone — especially if you drive along the Park Loop Road. If you’re looking to hike, Cadillac Mountain is the place to be!
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Shenandoah National Park – Virginia
What not to miss: Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail both run through the entire length of the park, with hiking trails that pass scenic overlooks of the Shenandoah River.
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Midwest
While the National Parks out west tend to get most of the attention from fans of the outdoors, the Midwest has some great options for those who don’t want to travel too far for some hiking, canoeing, and even star gazing. Isle Royale is one of the hidden gems of the entire park system and is one of the best places to canoe/kayak in the country. For those who love to be secluded from the outside world, Voyageurs National Park right here in Minnesota is one of the most difficult parks to get to (Aside from those in Alaska). But the effort is well worth it, where park-goers will come across lush forests and rivers teeming with wildlife.
Badlands National Park – South Dakota
What not to miss: The Badlands are a great venue for night sky observing.
Where to Buy Mugs: Starting late October 2019
Badlands Natural History Association
20695 SD Hwy 240
Interior, SD 57750
Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Cedar Pass
25216 SD Hwy 240
Interior, SD 57750
www.badlandsnha.org
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Ohio
What not to miss: Take a long train ride through the most scenic parts of the national park.
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Gateway Arch National Park – Missouri
What not to miss: Obviously the view from the top! 
Where to buy mugs:
Gateway Arch National Park
11 North Fourth Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
Mugs are also available online here.
Hot Springs National Park – Arkansas
What not to miss: As the first national park in a city, spend your time in Hot Springs learning about the history of the area, as well as visiting the local shops and restaurants of this historic town.
Where to Buy Mugs: Coming soon…
Indiana Dunes National Park – Indiana
What not to miss: Any number of the 50 miles worth of trails through the rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests.
Where to Buy Mugs:
Indiana Rug Co.
220 East Mishawaka Avenue
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Also available online here.
Isle Royale National Park – Michigan
What not to miss: Isle Royale is one of the premier canoeing and kayaking destinations in the country. Make sure to bring one if you have it!
Where to Buy Mugs:
Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association
800 E Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Dakota
What not to miss: Roosevelt’s historic cabin, as well as the numerous scenic drive and backcountry hiking opportunities.
Where to buy mugs:
South Unit Visitor Center
201 E. River Road N
Medora, ND 58645
North Unit Contact Station
208 Scenic Drive
Watford, ND 58854
Painted Canyon Visitor Center
I-94 at Exit 32
Belfield, ND 58622
Voyageurs National Park – Minnesota
What not to miss: A visit to Kettle Falls Hotel. A boat tour is required to get there so plan ahead and include this in your trip.
Where to buy mugs:
Rainy Lake Visitor Center
1797 Township Road 342
Int’l Falls, MN 56649-8831
Ash River Visitor Center
9899 Meadwood Road
Orr, MN 55771-8072
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center
9940 Cedar Lane
Kabetogama, MN 56669 
Wind Cave National Park – South Dakota
What not to miss: Wind Cave has 95% of the world’s box work formation so make sure you experience it through a cave tour!
Where to buy mugs:
Wind Cave National Park Store
26611 US Hwy 385
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Jewel Cave National Monument Park Store
11149 US Hwy 16
Custer, SD 57730
The Southeast National Park system has plenty more to offer. For those who wish to snorkel, the Southeast Region is the place to be. But that’s not all there is to do here, as you’ll also discover historical forts, the worlds longest cave, and more in this part of the country.
Biscayne National Park – Florida
What not to miss: Scuba diving/snorkeling of course!
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Dry Tortugas National Park – Florida
What not to miss: Take a tour of Fort Jefferson, a Civil War-era fort that is the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Congaree National Park – South Carolina
What not to miss: A stroll through the Boardwalk Liip will allow you to walk through the swamp without getting dirty.
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
Everglades National Park – Florida
What not to miss: Shark Valley is one of the highest rated attractions and you’re sure to spot some alligators there.
Where to Buy Mugs: Starting November 2020
Flamingo Visitor Center
1 Flamingo Lodge Highway
Homestead, FL 33034
Mammoth Cave National Park – Kentucky
What not to miss: In addition to being the longest cave in the world with over 400+ miles, there are also 80 miles of above ground hiking trails to explore.
Where to Buy Mugs: Currently available in our online mug store: https://deneenpotterymugs.com/
Virgin Islands National Park – U.S. Virgin Islands
What not to miss: Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands is a can’t miss experience.
Where to Buy Mugs: Ask at the Visitor Center when Deneen Mugs will be available.
The Importance of Sustainability in Business
We love National Parks. They offer so much more than just picture-esque views.
They also offer folks, young and old alike, to learn about this planet, as well as experience nature in the way it was meant to be: on its own and secluded from man-made objects and structures.
Without the conservation efforts set forth by the National Park system, many of these lands and the animals that inhabit them would be gone, bulldozed over and replaced with houses.
But even though we have these magnificent and protected lands, we are still far from perfect when it comes to coexisting with nature.
That doesn’t mean we can’t improve though.
Here at Deneen Pottery, we are passionate about making sure we run our business as eco-friendly as possible. That’s why our commitment when it comes to our operations is, “Leave It Better Than We Found It.”
But we don’t greenwash. We actually back-up the talk. In 2017, we worked with All Energy Solar to bring 399 solar panels on top of our historic brick building, and all of our 15 kilns are electric.
Incorporating more green energy into our operations was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We encourage other business, big and small, to continue to look for ways to conduct their operations in a sustainable, eco-friendly manner.