A 100th birthday is impressive by any measure, but it’s especially significant for America’s National Park Service, which could have easily been lost to development.

The lowdown on the National Park Service…
When nineteenth-century pioneers began exploring the West, word spread of the untouched land’s majestic beauty. Tales of the gargantuan redwoods, granite mountains, and immaculate rivers stirred in the American imagination and led President Lincoln to sign the Yosemite Grant in 1864 and President Grant to sign legislation in 1872 preserving Yellowstone National Park. President Theodore Roosevelt was probably the park system’s greatest patron, establishing five parks during his time in office. However, it wasn’t until August 25, 1916, when President Wilson officially established the National Park Service to protect and preserve that the future of these natural wonders was secured.

The Pendleton connection…
In 1916, Pendleton Woolen Mills created the Glacier National Park blanket under the commission of James J. Hill, founder of the Great Northern Railroad. And it’s been in production for the last century. Now Pendleton has created a collection of patterned jacquards inspired by each national park.

Where we come in…
This is our third collection in partnership with Pendleton. With a shared heritage in the American West and commitment to the finest natural materials (especially wool), Pendleton and UGG® just fit. So we updated our best-loved slippers, boots, and Classics with two of Pendleton’s textiles, creating a limited edition collection. Inspired by Yosemite’s blue skies and sunsets and the ombré geology of the Grand Canyon, these Pendleton jacquards remind us of all the marvels of the world, which is a soothing thought when you’re relaxing at home with slippers or an adventure-motivating force when you’re out in your boots.