Not all national parks-lovers enjoy “roughing it.” Many prefer the comforts of a hotel, resort, or lodge at the end of a long day on a hiking trail or rafting trip. Conveniently, our national parks are filled with—and surrounded by—lodging options like these, from boutique and historic properties, to glamping experiences. Join us on our journey and find out more below.
Considering this lodging is 5,000 feet and a 10-mile trek below the south rim, it’s no easy journey, but once you arrive at this rustic oasis at the bottom of the largest canyon in the world, any aches and pains accumulated along the journey will seem well worth it.
If Glacier National Park is the “Crown of the Continent,” its three grand hotels are its most precious jewels. However, a smaller, lesser-known lodge, the Belton Chalet, was the first to welcome guests when the park opened in 1910. We think it’s a hidden gem.
Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel has to be one of the swankiest hotels in all the national parks. And while queens, presidents, and celebrities have stayed there over the past century, park visitors in hiking boots are also fortunate to be able to experience this crown jewel for themselves.
