Author: Petite Retreats

5 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach, SC

Why visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? For one, there is more than 60 miles of wide beach peppered with charming beach towns to explore as you wind your way through the sand. Another reason is the fabulous glamping location that is Carolina Shores RV Resort where the vacation cottages provide the perfect accommodations for a beach vacation. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, a lazy river, mini-golf and beach access. And here are just a few don’t miss things when visiting the area:

Lazy River at Carolina Shores RV Resort
Lazy River at Carolina Shores RV Resort

1. Myrtle Beach State Park: Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s, this 312-acre state park was the first state park to open in South Carolina. Since 1936, visitors have been fishing for flounder, mackerel and trout, to name a few, and catching glimpses of native wildlife. Several hiking trails will lead you to the beach while the Sculptured Oak Nature Trail will take you through a maritime forest. Swimming, birdwatching, geocaching and bike riding are also great activities that can be done here.

Beach at Carolina Shores RV Resort
Beach at Carolina Shores RV Resort

2. Broadway at the Beach: If you can’t find something you like to do at Broadway at the Beach, then you might not know what fun is. And if that is the case, you will definitely find the meaning of fun out here. The question here is not “what can I do here?” but more “what can’t you do here?” at this 350-acre entertainment venue that has everything from ziplining adventures to live theater. Shopping, restaurants, escape rooms, the Ripley’s Aquarium and more can be found here. Check out broadwayatthebeach.com for details.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, SC
Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, SC

3. Brookgreen Gardens: Initially built as a retreat for his ailing wife, the founder of the gardens, wealthy industrialist Archer Milton Huntington later turned Brookgreen Gardens into a place with a mission to exhibit and preserve American figurative sculpture; to exhibit and preserve the plants of the Southeast; and finally, to exhibit and preserve the animals of the Southeast. Visitors today can stroll through the Botanical Garden which features Live Oak trees dating to the 1700s, the Sculpture Garden with over 2000 works on display, and the Lowcountry Zoo. For hours of operation, visit brookgreen.org.

Charleston, SC - The Historic District at Twilight
Charleston, SC – The Historic District at Twilight

4. Day Trips: A longer day trip would include the 90-mile drive to Charleston to see the historic Charleston City Market, Fort Sumter or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city that highlights the antebellum mansions, the beautiful gardens and the city’s landmarks. A 75-mile drive will put you in Wilmington where the USS North Carolina, the World War II battleship that earned 15 battle stars, resides. The Wilmington Railroad Museum is also here. You could also take a drive to Pawleys Island, which is about 30 miles from Myrtle Beach and home to some of the best hammocks you can find at the Original Hammock Shop, which has been making comfortable hammocks for over 130 years. And even closer, and apparently, a seafood lovers’ haven, is Little River, which is great for fishing, eating seafood and visiting the La Belle Amie Vineyard, the local vineyard and winery.

5. Stroll the Boardwalk: While the original boardwalk dating to the 1930s is long gone, a casualty of age and weather, the new boardwalk was completed in 2010 and has been ranked #3 in the country by National Geographic and #2 by Travel and Leisure. Running a little over one mile along the ocean with lovely views and plenty of shops and restaurants, a stroll on the Boardwalk is a must. And there is also the SkyWheel, which stands 187-feet tall featuring 42 glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled gondolas and a spectacular vantage point!

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Where to Stay for a Butterfly-Watching Getaway

Did you know that there are more than 20,000 types of butterflies worldwide or that butterflies taste with their feet? If you didn’t know these fun facts, you might be interested to know that March 14 is National Learn About Butterflies Day. In addition to reading up about butterflies or watching the documentary “Wings of Life” to celebrate the day, you may also consider visiting some of these wonderful butterfly sanctuaries located near our glamping locations.

Vacation at Encore Miami Everglades
Vacation at Encore Miami Everglades

Butterfly World, located in Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, Florida has thousands of live butterflies for visitors to see among six aviaries filled with tropical plants and flowers. Butterfly World is considered the largest butterfly park in the world and has tropical birds and lorikeets there that visitors can feed! Choose your glamping accommodations from cabins, bunkhouses and lodges at Encore Miami Everglades and visit butterflyworld.com for more details on hours of operations and exhibits.

Cockrell Butterfly Center
Cockrell Butterfly Center

Set within the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Cockrell Butterfly Center is a beautiful immersive walk-through butterfly habitat in a rainforest setting complete with a 50-foot waterfall! More than 1500 butterflies make their home here and in the Chrysalis Corner visitors can see butterflies emerge from their chrysalis and take their first flight. Book a glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe and visit hmns.org/cockrell-butterfly-center for more details for your visit.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove
Cabin at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove

At the Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville, Alabama, the Purdy Butterfly House, is a lovely open-air butterfly habitat home to more than 1000 butterflies unique to the southwest. Plan a stay at a glamping cabin or cottage at Thousand Trails Hidden Cove and visit hsvbg.org for more details or plan ahead for a spectacular butterfly release event coming in May!

Cabin at Carolina Shores RV Resort
Cabin at Carolina Shores RV Resort

In Moncks Corner, South Carolina you will find Cypress Gardens which is home to the Butterfly House, a large greenhouse filled with live butterflies as well as birds, an arthropod exhibit and an observation beehive. If you’re glamping at Carolina Shores RV Resort in nearby Myrtle Beach, take the drive to learn about the amazing pollinators that can be found at Cypress Gardens and the Butterfly House.

If you are glamping in the Florida Keys (book a colorful cottage at Encore Fiesta Key or a perfect tiny house at Sunshine Key Tiny House Village), the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory in Key West has roughly 60 varieties of butterflies, numbering in the thousands flying freely in a rainforest-like setting. Plus, the Learning Center not only has an interesting 15-minute video full of butterfly facts, but there are also other exhibits that detail interesting information about the world of butterflies. For details, go to keywestbutterfly.com.

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Best Stays for Spring Festival Season

Get out your day planners, open your calendar app and get ready to glamp where the action is act over the next couple months. We’ve rounded up some great festivals and events happening near our glamping locations so you can be smack dab in the middle of all the fun and excitement.

Two of the most anticipated music festivals each year are Coachella and Stagecoach, both held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California which is less than 20 miles from the fabulous colorful cottages at our glamping location, Thousand Trails Palm Springs, in Palm Desert. Coachella will run April 11 through April 20, while Stagecoach is set for April 25-27. Coachella headliners include Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone while Stagecoach country stars scheduled include Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan and Shaboozey.

Cabin at Thousand Trails La Conner
Cabin at Thousand Trails La Conner
Vibrant fields of colorful tulips carpet the Skagit Valley during the annual springtime festival.
Tulips in Skagit Valley

If you’re into flowers and we mean lots of them, consider a visit to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and a glamping getaway to Thousand Trails La Conner. A 15-mile triangle of fields of blooming tulips is a sight to see and come this April, that’s what you’ll find at this Washington location. Visit tulipfestival.org for all the details but this month-long celebration promises not only the fabulous tulip fields but also a Tulip Parade, art exhibitions, and the Tulip Festival Street Fair.

Leavenworth Tiny House Village
Leavenworth Tiny House Village

It’s Apple Blossom Time in Wenatchee, Washington as they host the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival April 24-May 4. Complete with a Food Festival, a beauty pageant, live entertainment and the Blossom and Brews Beer Garden, this event is the perfect way to celebrate spring blossoms while enjoying the accommodations of a tiny house at the Leavenworth Tiny House Village in nearby Leavenworth.

Glamping Cabin at Lakeland Campground
Glamping Cabin at Lakeland Campground

May does really kick off barbeque season and there may be no better place to celebrate than at Madison, Wisconsin’s World’s Largest Brat Fest, set for May 24, 2025. It’s everything you would expect from a festival celebrating bratwurst including brat-eating contests, cooking demonstrations, live music and carnival rides. Book a glamping cabin or cottage at nearby Blackhawk Campground or Lakeland Campground to take a bite out of this event!

If you want to really get to know Beale Street, Memphis’ top destination, then perhaps the Memphis in May International Festival, another month-long celebration that is guaranteed to immerse visitors in the culture, history and culinary delights that is Beale Street, should be on your list. A glamping cabin accommodation at Thousand Trails Cherokee Landing puts you about 60 miles from all the fun (and promises peace and quiet after a day’s events on Beale Street). The festival features a World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Beale Street Music Festival with local and international artists performing.


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Forest Bathing – No Water Required!

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a boom in technology that plunged the average, everyday person into the digital world, resulting in what could be called screen-time addiction. During that time, the use of home computers, hand-held video games, and portable pocket-sized devices for our viewing and listening pleasures became the norm rather than the exception.

So, it’s no wonder that in the early 1980s, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries began to promote the practice of shinrin-yoku to encourage people to spend time in nature. Shinrin-yoku translates to “forest bathing,” which is fast becoming a popular way to go off grid and absorb the benefits of nature.  ­

Studies have shown plenty of positive health benefits of forest bathing. It reduces levels of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. It also has been proven to lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, boost energy levels, and provide more sound sleep.  Plus, you don’t necessarily need to do anything strenuous – simply bathe in the natural surroundings and be present in the very moment!

Come stay with us and enjoy the nearby forests and take the plunge (no bathtub necessary) to see why forest bathing is making such a big splash these days.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver
Cabin at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver

The Deschutes National Forest is just minutes from the yurts and cabins at Thousand Trails Bend-Sunriver. Bask in the beauty of the soaring trees, which include Douglas firs, Ponderosa pines, Western larch, and White pines. There are roughly 76 moderate trails in the 1.8 million acres that comprise the forest. Waterfalls, wildlife, and mountain views add to your bathing pleasure!

The Tuxbury Tiny House Village

The Tuxbury Tiny House Village in South Hampton, New Hampshire, has two nearby options for forest bathing: Cowden State Forest and Powwow River State Forest. While a short drive away, about an hour and a half to be exact, this puts you smack dab in the middle of the White Mountain Forest with plenty of hemlock, pines, and spruce trees to bathe in. Fun fact, the state of New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the US with roughly 81 percent of forest land, so everywhere you look, there’s an option to forest bathe!

Cabins at Tranquil Timbers in Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Take a trip to Wisconsin’s Door County and you’ll find yourself surrounded by forest lands, including Baileys Harbor Boreal Forest and Wetlands. A stay at Tranquil Timbers is a great way to get your daily dose of forest bathing. Baileys is home to spruce, cedar, birch, and hemlock trees as well as a bevy of birds including warblers and merlins who can add the soundtrack to bath time.

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5 Things to Do Near Houston & Lake Conroe

If you know anything about Texas you know the summer months can be a bit steamy. Actually, February is considered a good month to visit Houston, the most populous city in the Lone Star State. The mild temps (daytime highs average 67 degrees) allow both indoor and outdoor exploration of this city whose attractions are as diverse as the population. As you plan your stay, book a cabin stay at either Thousand Trails Lake Conroe or Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday.

Cabins at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe
Cabins at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

Have you ever visited the birthplace of a state flag? Now’s your change since you’re close to the town of Montgomery, which is, in fact, the birthplace of the Texas state flag. That little fact became history when the president of the Republic of Texas asked a Montgomery resident to create the Texas flag. This charming town has lots of shops, restaurants and Fernland Historical Park which has a museum, an educational center and several examples of pre- and post-Civil war homes.

This one is a bit odd but could be as life-affirming as it is interesting – the National Museum of Funeral History (nmfh.org). The museum, owned by a funeral company, of course, has historic hearses, memorabilia from famous funerals, including Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy, and traces the history of funerals in the US.

Cabins at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday
Cabins at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday

Ok, you can’t come to the Lake Conroe area without doing something focused on this amazing 22,000-acre lake. Boat, swim, ski, fish, take a cruise on a floating tiki hut, or just enjoy a sunset or two by the water. The lake is known for its population of largemouth bass – in fact, the Big Bass Tour fishing tournament is scheduled for February 28-March 2. Sunsets are best viewed from the water so check into the long list of dinner and sunset cruises available.

Be a Tourist: Check out viator.com for one of the many tours they offer including a Walking Food Tour, an official city tour aboard a double-decker bus, a Private Houston Brewery Tour by Cart, or a Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston. Of course, the main attractions in the city include the Space Center Houston, beautiful Buffalo Bayou Park and the Houston Zoo. If you’re planning ahead, check out tickets to the biggest event in town come March which is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scheduled for March 4 through March 23. This major event will feature not only livestock and the rodeo events but also a wine show, a BBQ contest, live entertainment, and trail rides, to name a few!

Family Trip at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe Campground
Family Trip at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe Campground

Lions and tigers and bats, oh my! Nope, not a typo, we said “bats” referring to the roughly 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats that make their home in the city’s Waugh Drive Bridge. Viewing is free from the bridge, sidewalk and platform and there are special “Bat Chats” and bat boat tours (check out pwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/bats/bat-watching-sites/waugh-drive-bridge.phtml). As for the lions and tigers, head over to the Houston Zoo, which has over 6000 resident animals, and offers several animal encounters to get up close and personal!

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Cleansing Escapes for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

February comes from the word februa, meaning purification. Februa is derived from Februus, the god of purification. We thought it might be a good month to look into locations around this beautiful country that cleanse the spirit and will leave you with a positive outlook and a renewed sense of energy and peace.

Washington State – Mt. Adams: Native Americans believed that this mountain has spiritual energy and an energy vortex. Climbers and visitors to the mountain have said they have come away from the visit with a sense of peace. Book a glamping cabin or yurt at Thousand Trails Paradise in Silver Creek, and you’re less than an hour’s drive from Mt. Adams, which is one of five volcanoes in Washington’s Cascade Mountains.

Glamping Cottage at Encore Bulow
Glamping Cottage at Encore Bulow

They didn’t call it the Fountain of Youth for nothing. Did you know that St. Augustine, Florida, the alleged site of the alleged fountain that Ponce De Leon was looking for is considered a “hotbed of spiritual energy?” Book a stay at Encore Bulow and roam the streets of this historic town, feeling younger with every step.

Cabins at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Cabins at Thousand Trails Verde Valley

Arizona – Sedona: Sedona’s spirituality comes from the many vortexes that are found here, seven of which are considered some of the most spiritual. Those include Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock which can be reached via a beautiful hike in the Red Rock State Park found here. Book a stay at Thousand Trails Verde Valley and cleanse your spirit in this beautiful Arizona desert.

Vacation Cottages at Thousand Trails Palm Springs
Vacation Cottages at Thousand Trails Palm Springs

It’s no surprise that California’s Joshua Tree National Park is on anyone’s list when it comes to spiritual quests. The Joshua tree itself is a symbol of faith, determination and spiritual growth so that tracks! Other reasons to head here for a spirit cleanse, is the awe-inspiring landscape and of course, the 18 known vortexes found here. Glamp at Thousand Trails Palm Springs to be near Joshua Tree National Park.

Yurt at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes, California
Yurts at Thousand Trails Circle M, Pennsylvania

Yurts: An easy way to find a spiritual retreat is to book a stay in any one of our yurts, which you can find at our glamping locations in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin. In many cultures, yurts are considered spiritual, in part due to their circular shape, which is considered sacred geometry. The domed roof of the yurt is also considered as a nod to spiritually as it is said to be built in the shape of the Wheel of Dharma, which symbolizes the path to enlightenment.

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Celebrate Black History Month with a Visit to These Top Attractions

Black History Month, celebrated every February, evolved from Negro History Week, which was first observed in February 1926. It was created to recognize the triumphs and tribulations to the African American community throughout US history. There are many ways to support Black History Month from supporting Black owned businesses reading books by Black authors and learning about their history in our country. Here are some spots to check out as you travel:

The National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, which is considered the first and only museum of its kind, is one place to honor and celebrate the contributions of the African American community to our country’s music history. The amazing exhibits include Wade in the Water, which features the history of African American religious music from 1600 to present day and Crossroads, which examines how blues music came to be and how it influenced musical history. Plan your visit at https://www.nmaam.org/.

Nearest glamping location is the Natchez Trace Tiny House Village.

San Francisco’s Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) is another location that celebrates Black culture through its contemporary art collection. MoAD’s Education Lab is a great place to get super creative through the multitude of materials available here. A special exhibit entitled “Love + Basketball” will run February 5 to March 2. Learn more about the exhibit at https://www.moadsf.org/.

Cottage at Pacific Dunes Ranch
Cottage at Pacific Dunes Ranch

Nearest glamping location is Pacific Dunes Ranch.

One of the most influential Black musicians in the history of rock and roll was Jimi Hendrix, a Seattle native, who has a special exhibit at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (https://www.mopop.org/). The exhibit, entitled “Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70”, features rare interview clips and artifacts pertaining to Hendrix, who is widely considered the greatest guitarist in the history of popular music.

Cottage at Tall Chief Campground
Cottage at Tall Chief Campground

Nearest glamping location is Tall Chief Campground.

St. Augustine, Florida has two sites to recognize the contributions of African Americans to our history and those include Fort Mose Historic State Park (https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park) which is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in the country and Lincolnville, https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/lincolnville-neighborhood, which is St. Augustine’s historic African-American district featuring beautiful Victorian homes.

Nearest glamping location is Encore Bulow.

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, https://buffalosoldiersmuseum.org/, located in Houston, celebrates the history of the African Americans who proudly served in every American war, who were called Buffalo Soldiers due to their “combat prowess, bravery and tenaciousness.” Through several exhibits and plenty of artifacts, the story of these men, and women, who fought for the US is depicted. For information, visit buffalosoldiersmuseum.org.

Cabins at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday
Cabins at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday

Nearest glamping locations are Thousand Trails Lake Conroe or Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday.

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5 Things to Do in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, Florida, and the towns surrounding it have plenty to do no matter what your trip’s “must-do” list includes. There are beaches and fishing and shopping and museums and history tours and so much more. The list is as endless as the miles of sandy beaches available for doing nothing more than simply relaxing in the sun. So, when you’re done with the beach, consider these things to do. And before you go, make sure to book your Florida stay at Pine Island KOA Holiday, Encore Pioneer Village or Encore Ramblers Rest so you can be close to all the action.

Vacation Cottage at Encore Pioneer Village
Vacation Cottage at Encore Pioneer Village
  1. Estate Plans: We’re not talking about financial planning here, but instead making plans to visit the winter homes of both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. These “winter estates” provide a glimpse into how these inventors spent their days off.  Visitors can view the homes and gardens of these forward-thinking men as well as see memorabilia and historic artifacts of both Ford and Edison. For more information, visit edisonfordwinterestates.org.
Moonlight Garden at Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's Winter Estate.
Moonlight Garden at Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s Winter Estate.
  1. Take Refuge: That is, take a trip to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on nearby Sanibel Island. This is a 6,400-acre refuge that is home to more than 270 bird species, 35 mammal species, and 60 different reptiles. There are opportunities for hiking as well as a 4-mile Wildlife Drive where you can catch glimpses of the wildlife that inhabit the refuge. For hours and information, visit fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling.
  1. Seek Shell-ter: If you know anything about shelling, then you know that both nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands are considered some of the best shelling beaches in North America. Located on Sanibel Island, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is the only accredited museum in the US devoted to shells and mollusks. It began in 1984 with a bequest from a local shell collector and grew from there. The museum’s newest exhibit is an aquarium gallery filled with living mollusks. Other exhibits include shells from around the world and an exhibit that details shells have influenced art and architecture across cultures. For details, visit shellmuseum.org.
Ft. Myers & Caloosahatchee River, FL.
Ft Myers & Caloosahatchee River, FL.
  1. Meet up in Matlacha: Matlacha is an island in the Gulf about 15 miles from Fort Myers. Matlacha is a colorful, quaint old fishing village now home to shops, art galleries, and opportunities for crabbing, clamming, shrimping, and just enjoying the laid-back vibe of this historic town. As you cross the bridge to the island, watch for all the anglers trying their luck at catching the tarpon, red fish, and snook that run in the tidal current beneath the bridge. The Matlacha Bridge is also known as the “Fishingest Bridge in the World” thanks to its abundance of fisher-people.
  1. See Stars: The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities. The planetarium offers daily shows and the nature center portion includes a butterfly house and a raptor aviary. There are also two hiking trails that meander through several different eco-systems. For hours of operation, show times, and details on what you can expect when you go, visit calusanature.org.

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Find Your Perfect Cabin Retreat This Year

Amongst the woods, there lies a cabin from where we watched the sunset…This lovely poem by Jihal Sharma goes on to count the ways a cabin stay can be cozy and charming and relaxing and more. In fact, cabin camping is up 101% according to industry reports so why not take a cue and plan some cabin stays when glamping with us.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Pacific City
Cabin at Thousand Trails Pacific City

In the Pacific Northwest consider a glamping cabin at Mt. Hood Village Resort, Thousand Trails Pacific City or Thousand Trails Seaside. Of course, the Mt. Hood area is a natural playground all year round so skiing in winter at the iconic Skibowl, the blooming fields of flowers along the hiking trails come spring, stand-up paddling and kayaking on the Hood River come summer and the beautiful palette of autumn as the trees change colors. Pacific City and Seaside are both great for exploring the rugged Oregon coastline with activities like clamming, fishing and water sports.

Cabin at Tranquil Timbers Campground
Cabin at Tranquil Timbers Campground

Come summer, head to Wisconsin and enjoy the six different locations that offer glamping in cozy cabins. Tranquil Timbers Campground puts you in proximity to all things Door County which include activities at Peninsula State Park, the quaint shops of the downtown areas, plus the cherry and apple orchards, wineries and art galleries. If you’re looking to explore the Wisconsin Dells area, book a glamping cabin at Yukon Trails Camping Resort or Arrowhead RV Campground to take in the outdoor activities at Mirror Lake State Park, an iconic Dells Duck Tour or the unique shops and attractions in the downtown Dells. For a glamping trip with a side of onsite fishing, consider Fremont RV Campground, which is set on Partridge Lake, Neshonoc Lakeside Campground, which is set on Neshonoc Lake which is a great place for fishing and boating or Plymouth Rock Camping Resort, which has plenty of onsite activities including kayaking.

Cabins at Alpine Lake RV Resort
Cabins at Alpine Lake RV Resort

Heading east, cabin time is available in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. The picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor has two options for a Maine cabin glamping gateway, camping resorts Mt. Desert Narrows and Narrows Too. Both are conveniently located to the stunning Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor. New Hampshire’s Tuxbury Pond RV Campground offers glamping cabins and is less than an hour from all the fun of Boston but also offers the quiet tranquility of Tuxbury Pond and nearby apple orchards. If you’re in a New York state of mind when it comes to a glamping getaway, look to Alpine Lake RV Resort or Lake George Escape Campground. Both offer the beauty of the Adirondacks as your backdrop with plenty of outdoor activities nearby like fishing, biking and hiking. The rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country offer glamping opportunities at both Appalachian Camping Resort and Spring Gulch Resort Campground. Both provide proximity to all things PA Dutch including the Amish Country experience, horseback riding, bicycling and the historic covered bridges of Lancaster County.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
Cabin at Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

Southern-style cabin glamping can be found in the T states – Tennessee and Texas and both are, dare we say, terrific places to settle in a glamping cabin while you explore the area. Thousand Trails Natchez Trace in Hohenwald, Tennessee is a great home base for being a “tourist” in Nashville or getting in some good fishing at the onsite 3-acre lake teeming with bass, crappie and shellcracker. Just outside the Big D (Dallas), a glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Bay Landing offers proximity to all the Dallas highlights including the Dallas Arts District and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden or Fort Worth with the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and the Fort Worth Zoo.

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Top Glamping Spots for 2025 Adventures

A fresh slate, a blank calendar and a new year of glamping! Here are some ideas to have you glamping all year long:

Winter:

The beautiful Bavarian-style town of Leavenworth, Washington is always worth a visit, but from late November to late February, the lights come on and by lights we mean over half a million twinkling lights from sunup to sundown. Book a tiny house at the Leavenworth Tiny House Village and explore all the fun things to do here including the Nutcracker Museum, the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm and all the great shops and wine tasting rooms in downtown Leavenworth.

The benefits of Florida in the winter include the mild winter temperatures that top out in the upper 70s and of course, the lack of snow! Florida glamping locations can include the always fabulous Florida Keys (book a tiny house at the Sunshine Key Tiny House Village or glamping cottage at Encore Fiesta Key); a colorful cottage at Encore Tropical Palms in Kissimmee so close to the Orlando theme parks, or a cabin at Encore Miami Everglades.

Yurt at Thousand Trails Long Beach
Yurt at Thousand Trails Long Beach

Spring:

The March winds certainly come in handy if you want to fly a kite and Long Beach, Washington is considered the kite flying capital of the world. Check out the World Kite Museum in Long Beach for some ideas and then go fly a kite while staying at a glamping cabin, cottage or yurt at Thousand Trails Long Beach.

April is bluebonnet time in Texas and the Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg is a great place to enjoy the blooming Texas State flower. Book a glamping cabin at Thousand Trails Medina Lake and head into Fredericksburg to start the 13-mile loop. Another highlight here is Bandera, which is billed as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” – located less than 30 minutes from Medina Lake, this little town is worth a look-see.

Tiny Houses at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Tiny Houses at Thousand Trails Verde Valley

Summer:

June is one of the best times of year to visit this part of Arizona before the heat of the summer sun makes hiking the beautiful Red Rock State Park a little too steamy! Book a tiny house stay at Thousand Trails Verde Valley and explore the gorgeous scenery with don’t miss highlights like Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock.

Head to the Jersey Shore for a summer vacation you’ll always remember. The Jersey Shore is great for sandy beaches, fun-and-games filled boardwalks and the rolling tide of the Atlantic Ocean where you can fish, jet ski and paddle board. There are several Jersey Shore options to glamp at – check out rentals at https://thousandtrails.com/atlantic-city-cape-may-rv-resorts.

Cabins at Narrows Too Camping Resort
Cabins at Narrows Too Camping Resort

Maine in late summer is a good time because the water is warm and the weather is not too hot. Book a cabin at camping resorts Mt. Desert Narrows or Narrows Too and explore picturesque Bar Harbor and the stunning Acadia National Park with plenty of hiking trails. Enjoy the seafood, see the sunrise for Acadia’s Cadillac Mountain, or take in an outdoor concert on the Village Green.

Tuxbury Tiny House Village
Tuxbury Tiny House Village

Autumn:

We like to think glamping and leaf-peeping pair well together in autumn. The Tuxbury Tiny House Village might be the perfect glamping spot to take in the beautiful foliage of New Hampshire. Nearby Odiorne State Park is one spot for great leaf-peeping and the Little Boar’s Head Seaside Trail is another option for a color show worth seeing!

If you want to explore the Florida Everglades, the best time just might be in November. This time of year is drier, which means less humidity and of course, less of those pesky mosquitoes. Choose from a glamping lodge cabin or bunkhouse at Encore Miami Everglades Resort and you’re less than 10 minutes from Everglades National Park.

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