Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves hiking the Appalachian Trail, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas that you can consider to celebrate their wedding. These gifts will not only honor their passion for the trail but also provide them with a lasting symbol of their special day. Here are a few ideas:

1. Customized Appalachian Trail Map: Consider gifting them a customized map of the Appalachian Trail that highlights the specific sections they have hiked or plan to hike. You can include important milestones or memories along the route. This personalized map will serve as a visual representation of their adventures and will make for a beautiful piece of art that they can display in their home.

2. Hiking Gear Upgrade: As passionate hikers, your friends likely have a good collection of hiking gear. However, you can surprise them by upgrading one of their essential items. For example, you could gift them a high-quality, lightweight backpack or a new set of durable trekking poles. These practical gifts will enhance their hiking experience and show that you genuinely care about their passion.

3. Appalachian Trail Photography Book: The Appalachian Trail is known for its scenic beauty, wildlife, and diverse landscapes. A photography book that captures the trail's breathtaking scenery can serve as an inspiring gift for your friends. Look for a book that includes stunning photographs, interesting stories, and helpful tips, so they can relive their favorite sections or discover new ones.

4. Personalized Engraved Compass: A compass has a special meaning for hikers, symbolizing direction, adventure, and exploration. Consider getting a high-quality compass and having it engraved with their names, wedding date, or a meaningful quote about their love and their shared passion for hiking. This personalized gift will not only be a keepsake but also a practical tool for their future hiking adventures.

5. Outdoor Experience: If you want to give your friends a truly memorable gift, consider arranging an outdoor experience related to the Appalachian Trail. This could include booking a guided hike to a specific section of the trail, organizing a camping trip near the trail, or even planning a romantic getaway at a mountain lodge that offers easy access to the trail. This way, you are providing them with an opportunity to create new memories and strengthen their bond while indulging in their shared passion.

Whatever gift you choose, remember that it's the thought and effort that count the most. By selecting a gift that aligns with their love for hiking the Appalachian Trail, you are showing your friends that you appreciate and support their interests, making their wedding gift even more meaningful and personal.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date of the wedding.

Tracy Miller Fulks says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“This was such a beautiful gift for my son and his wife for the day they married. My only problem was I left it in the cart where I tried to buy a frame and they never got to see it. I have to order another one, it was too perfect of a gift 🎁👍❤️”