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I stayed in these glass-walled geodesic domes under dark skies, just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park and its world-renowned hoodoos
Hidden along Highway 1, not far from Point Reyes National Seashore and celebrated oyster farms, this camp-like retreat is drawing city-goers eager to be surrounded by wilderness
Historic Phantom Ranch is the only park lodging on the floor of the Grand Canyon. Tens of thousands of people try to book a stay there. Our writer scored a night there recently, and if you follow her tips, you can, too.
Colorados Dunton Hot Springs was revamped from a mining town that once hid outlaws. Now its a secluded outpost where you can fish for trout, hike the Rockies, overnight in a log cabin, dine at a saloonand soak your heart out amid nature.
The sound and the fury of winter weather lure travelers to the west side of Vancouver Island and The Nami Project, where storm-watching, surfing, and rainforest hiking await
Bike-tuning station? Check. Gear rental and storage for backcountry outings? Yep. At Field Station, near Arches National Park in Utah, guests are encouraged to explore outside, then welcomed back with cold beer, a hot tub, and an outdoor fire pit.
With access to one of the islands best-rated beaches and a 175-mile oceanfront trail, Pacific views from every guest room, and a mouthwatering macadamia-nut sundae, this property is paradise defined for our hiking-happy writer
With an emphasis on Indigenous culture, unique architecture, tours that respect wildlife, and meals that draw from the land, a getaway at one of these properties is an unforgettable experience
The Swag, a beloved southern hideaway, borders Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cozy up in down-home cabins, hike to balds with views across Appalachia, and explore the least-crowded corners of the park.
Nicks Cove is the North Bays most charming home base for exploring Point Reyes and cycling or cruising Highway One in search of adventure. Not to mention fresh oysters, house cocktails crafted with local ingredients, and an enchanting boat shack to enjoy them.
Come fall at Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps, the foliage is on fire, the ponds are still, and the trout are biting. But the real takeaway from a stay here is the hush of the wild.
At Manshausen, on Norways Arctic coast, adventurer B繪rge Ousland makes sure nature is part of every experience. Fish for fresh cod, fall asleep beneath the northern lights, and discover why hygge is key to happiness.
The Thelma Hut at Campfire Ranch Red Mountain Pass is surrounded by crowd-free hiking trails (and skin-up ski slopes come winter) and has a hutmaster who will cook for you while youre adventuring outdoors
The Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins, with 16 sweet A-frames, is an ideal base camp for exploring greater Asheville
Long a local secret, the remote 11-tent glamping getaway KitFox is only open for a few short months each year. Trust us when we say book now.