The very idea of heading outdoors is predicated on leaving the amenities afforded by the indoors, lugging a tent into the wild to trade comfort for exploration.
But a long-standing tradition of “roughing it” to learn how to tackle and appreciate nature around Utah is changing.
Glamorous camping or “glamping” isn’t a new concept, but the options for a night’s stay in the wilderness around the state are expanding.
There are king-sized beds in Conestoga wagons in Garden City, WiFi in luxury tents under the stars in Kanab and high-definition televisions adorning the walls of extravagant yurts in Escalante.