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OutsideJul 3, 2026

'Comfort in the Wild': Lodges and Glamping Escapes, No Roughing it Required

You do not have to sleep on the ground or skip hot showers to enjoy America’s most beautiful wild spaces. These incredible lodges and glamping spots offer the best of nature—without any of the roughing it.

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Lone Mountain RanchHotelBig Sky, United StatesWooden cabins for trail rides, hikes, yoga, archery.
Everglades National ParkSightMiami, United StatesUnique ecosystem with sharp-edged grasses, snakes, and muck.
Flamingo LodgeHotelMiami, United StatesSuites with sitting room, small kitchen, separate bedroom.
Clark Farm SilosHotelKalispell, United StatesCylindrical metal towers converted into cozy guest lodgings.
Glacier National ParkMotelKalispell, United StatesPark with icy peaks and grain fields.
Moose Meadow Lodge and TreehouseHotelWaterbury, United StatesTwo-story log cottage hanging from mature pine trees.
Mendocino GroveHotelMendocino, United StatesTent camping with heated beds in a redwood forest.
Horn and Cantle RestaurantRestaurantBig Sky, United StatesSophisticated menu featuring tuna tartare, elk ravioli.
Black SageRestaurantZion National Park, United StatesAward-winning restaurant featuring cornmeal-crusted walleye.
ExploraHotelTorres del Paine National Park, ChileAdventure lodge in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Open Sky ZionHotelZion National Park, United StatesGlamping tents with heat, AC, private decks, and room service.
320 Guest RanchHotelBig Sky, United States

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