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OutsideOct 6

7 Best U.S. Accommodations for Stargazing—and Yes, I’ve Stayed at All of Them

Astrotourism columnist Stephanie Vermillion travels the world for dark skies and starry stays. These are seven of her favorites in the U.S., with amenities like stargazing sound baths and aurora hunting from bed.

Resort with canvas tents near Moab, good for night photography.

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  • Arches National ParkSightBasecamp for night photography.
  • Ulum MoabHotelResort with canvas tents near Moab, good for night photography.
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  • Coopers Rock State ForestSightBruceton Mills, United States12 miles from Morgantown, with trail miles and bouldering.
  • Borealis BasecampHotelFairbanks, United StatesOffers fiberglass igloos and glass-walled cubes for sky-watching.
  • Skyview HotelHotelTorrey, United StatesGeodesic domes with skylights for viewing night skies.
  • Gifford HomesteadRestaurantTorrey, United StatesFamous for its takeaway pie.
  • Chisos Mountain LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStayed close to trails for nighttime fresco viewing.
  • The Summit at Big BendHotelTerlingua, United StatesStargazing domes with desert scrub overlook and sky windows.
  • Fresh Coast CabinsHotelCopper Harbor, United StatesCabins with unobstructed north-facing views across Lake Superior.
  • Isle Royale National ParkSightCopper Harbor, United StatesGateway town is Copper Harbor.
  • Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing CabinsHotelBruceton Mills, United StatesA-frame abodes with oversized windows and patios for stargazing.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesLies on the edge of the active Kīlauea caldera.
  • Crater Rim TrailTrailHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesAdjacent to Volcano House for viewing volcanic glow and stars.
  • Under Canvas Lake PowellHotelLake Powell, United StatesWorld's first DarkSky-certified accommodation.
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AfarSep 14

Fall Is a Wonderful Time to Visit Arches National Park—and a New Shuttle System Aims to Make It Even Easier

Utah’s Arches National Park is piloting a free shuttle system to reduce congestion and parking issues at two of its most popular sights.

upscale glamping retreat brand from the team behind Under Canvas

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  • Canyonlands National ParkSightThe park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the…
  • Ulum MoabHotelupscale glamping retreat brand from the team behind Under Canvas
  • Moab-Arches ShuttlePlacefree pilot program connecting downtown Moab with the park
  • Moab Office of TourismPlacedirector Michael Soleta quoted on shuttle program
  • Sorrel River Ranch Resort and SpaHotelluxury all-inclusive property along the Colorado River
  • Red Cliffs Lodge MoabHotelTribute Portfolio hotel, part of the Marriott universe
  • Hoodoo MoabHotelCurio Collection by Hilton hotel in downtown
  • Elsewhere
  • Delicate ArchSightArches National Park, United States52 feet high at the edge of a sandstone bowl
  • Zion National ParkAttractionSpringdale, United StatesLocated at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique…
  • Capitol Reef National ParkSightTorrey, United StatesThe park is approximately 60 miles (100 km) long on its north–south axis and just 6 miles (10 km) wide on its east-west…
  • Arches Visitor CenterMuseumArches National Park, United Statesshuttle stop connecting Moab and in-park destinations
  • The WindowsSightArches National Park, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  • Double ArchSightArches National Park, United Statestallest arch in the park at 112 feet
  • Arches Scenic DriveSightArches National Park, United Statesroughly 36-mile round-trip route through the park
  • Bryce Canyon National ParkSightBryce Canyon City, United StatesThe major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant…
  • North WindowSightArches National Park, United States
  • South WindowSightArches National Park, United States
  • Turret ArchSightArches National Park, United States
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OutsideSep 7

Where to Stay in Moab, From Dirtbag Cheap (and Free) to Desert Luxury

On my very first trip to Moab at age 10, I stayed at a very memorable hotel called the Gonzo Inn. I formed indelible memories of the hotel sign adorned with a clothed lizard straight out of the 1998 film (and 1972 novel) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and of a sunlit glorious pool—a … Continued

Tucked in a wind-protected ring of stunning sandstone cliffs.

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Condé Nast TravelerJun 21

These Iconic National Park Hotels Are Some of the USA's Most Beautiful Stays

From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.

Glamping resort with safari-style suites and a full-service restaurant.

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  • Ulum MoabHotelGlamping resort with safari-style suites and a full-service restaurant.
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  • El TovarHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesSwiss chalet-like building near the Grand Canyon's Southern Rim.
  • Kalaloch LodgeHotelOlympic National Park, United StatesRustic lodge between pine trees and Pacific Ocean beaches.
  • Old Faithful InnHotelYellowstone National Park, United StatesWorld's largest log hotel with an 85-foot stone fireplace.
  • The Stanley HotelHotelEstes Park, United StatesHistoric hotel known for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining.
  • Many Glacier HotelHotelGlacier National Park, United StatesTechnology-deficient chalet on Swiftcurrent Lake.
  • Crater Lake LodgeHotelCrater Lake National Park, United StatesHistoric lodge on the rim of Crater Lake.
  • Asticou HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesHistoric 19th-century property with a heated pool.
  • Ross Lake ResortHotelNorth Cascades National Park, United StatesFeatures 15 "floating" cabins on the surface of Ross Lake.
  • Blackberry MountainHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesLuxury lodge with freestanding accommodations and a spa.
  • The AhwahneeHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesNational Historic Landmark with Art Deco and Native American architecture.
  • Willow HouseHotelTerlingua, United StatesDesert retreat with 12 casitas overlooking the Chisos Mountains.
  • Zion LodgeHotelZion National Park, United StatesOnly lodge located within Zion National Park boundaries.
  • Under Canvas Bryce CanyonHotelBryce Canyon National Park, United StatesGlamping outpost near Bryce Canyon National Park.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesHotel situated near the Big Island's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
  • Oasis at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesSprawling complex with golf course, spa, and spring-fed pools.
  • The Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead ModernHotelJoshua Tree National Park, United StatesRenovated mid-century suites on Joshua Tree Retreat Center campus.
  • Far View LodgeHotelMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOnly lodging inside Mesa Verde National Park.
  • Jenny Lake LodgeHotelGrand Teton National Park, United StatesFull-service resort with private cabins and outdoor activities.
  • La Quinta Resort & ClubHotelLa Quinta, United StatesWaldorf Astoria property offering a luxury camping experience.
  • Paradise InnHotelMount Rainier National Park, United StatesGorgeous lodge-style property with charmingly decorated rooms.
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