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Happy Places at Top Glamping Destinations

You’ve got a whole month to find and go to your happy place because August is Happiness Happens Month. By definition, a Happy Place is something or somewhere that provides comfort, joy or fulfillment. It could be the woods, it could be the oceanside, it could be the mountains, and it could just be your glamping accommodations surrounded by your favorite people.  

Could you be happy in a yurt in the woods? Yurts, by design, are a tranquil space. The circular design symbolizes harmony with nature and spiritual connection. That sure sounds happy. We have plenty of different locations for you to enjoy a yurt getaway, thereby creating a happy place. Check out the yurts at several of our campgrounds across Washington, Oregon, California, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania! 

Thousand Trails Circle M Yurt
Thousand Trails Circle M Yurt

Research has shown that scenic beauty creates a sense of happiness. According to Travel + Leisure, some of the most scenic places in the US include Yosemite National Park (book at stay at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes or Yosemite RV Resort); Everglades National Park (book a stay at Encore Miami Everglades); Indiana’s Hoosier National Forest (book a stay at Thousand Trails Indian Lakes); Maine’s Acadia National Park (book a stay at Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort or Narrows Too Camping Resort); Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts (book a stay at Thousand Trails Gateway to Cape Cod); Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (book a stay Thousand Trails Las Vegas); and New Jersey’s Cape May (book a stay at our Cape May resorts). 

Cabins on the River at Yosemite Lakes
Cabins on the River at Yosemite Lakes

There is a saying that a happy place can be found in the company of loved ones. So, that means glamping with people that mean the most to you creates a happy place. A gathering of loved ones equals a group, whether it be family or friends or friends that feel like family. Either way, some of the top group destinations in the US include Nashville (book a stay at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village; Lake Tahoe (book at stay at Tahoe Valley Campground); Sedona, Arizona (book a stay at Thousand Trails Verde Valley); and Orlando, Florida (book a stay at Encore Tropical Palms). 

Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village

Both playing and watching sports have proven to release endorphins which promote the feeling of happiness and well-being. If you’re a watcher, consider trips to take in sporting events like Major League Baseball (consider glamping at Thousand Trails Wilmington to see the Cincinnati Reds; Thousand Trails Lake Tawakoni to see the Texas Rangers; Encore Miami Everglades to see the Marlins; or Tall Chief Campground to see the Seattle Mariners).  

If you are a participant, consider fishing at some of the best lakes around including fishing for bass at Lake Conroe (glamp at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe or Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA Holiday) or fishing the Rappahannock River for pickerel or blue catfish (glamp at Bethpage Camp-Resort) or biking along some of the best trails including The Florida Keys Overland Heritage Trail (glamp at Fiesta Key RV Resort or Sunshine Key RV Resort) or the Bell Rock Trail in Sedona (glamp at Thousand Trails Verde Valley). 

Cabin at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Cabin at Thousand Trails Verde Valley

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Ultimate Galentine’s Getaway Locations 

You can’t dispute facts, right? A 2025 study showed women need a girl’s night out roughly every 22 days to feel recharged and emotionally balanced. You can celebrate Galentine’s Day all month, why not stretch girl’s night out into a girl’s glamping getaway? Here are some of the top spots to recharge with your besties: 

Cabins at Nighttime at Thousand Trails Palm Springs
Cabins at Nighttime at Thousand Trails Palm Springs

Book a glamping cabin or cottage at Thousand Trails Palm Springs and explore this California desert wonderland with your gal pals where adventures can include spa treatments, hiking, dining and shopping (what else do you need?) Beautiful Indian Canyons, the ancestral lands of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, offers many hiking trails as well as the opportunity to explore via horseback (for details and more information go to indian-canyons.com/indian_canyons.) Interesting tours in Palm Springs to consider would be the Palm Springs Windmills tour (windmilltours.com) where you can tour a private windmill farm or the Palm Springs Celebrity tour (palmspringscelebritytours.com) where you can see homes of famous celebs and movie stars. For fabulous views of the desert, take the Aerial Tramway ride up the mountain (https://pstramway.com/) or a Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tour (red-jeep.com) for some great ground vistas. Every Thursday, the Palm Springs Village Fest features arts, crafts, food and live entertainment in downtown Palm Springs.    

Cabin at Sunset at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Cabin at Sunset at Thousand Trails Verde Valley

If you want to recharge and relax with the best girls you know, then head to Sedona, Arizona. Book a glamping cabin, cottage or a fantastic tiny house at Thousand Trails Verde Valley and get ready to hike and heal as well as hoot and holler with your besties. Hike the beautiful Red Rock State Park with its healing vortexes (Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock to name a few), colorful canyons, and wildlife sights. Take a wine tour (check out winetoursofsedona.com for options); drive the Red Rock Scenic Byway; do a day trip to Jerome, the former copper mining town that is now a popular “ghost town” or shop the day away at the Spanish-style Tlaquepaque Village which is chock full of shops featuring amazing Southwestern artisans goods including jewelry, art, weavings and home goods. And don’t miss the opportunity to be “pretty in pink” on one of the famous Pink Jeep tours available in Sedona (pinkadventuretours.com). 

Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village
Hattie Tiny House at Natchez Trace Tiny House Village

Of course, music is the main draw for a girls’ glamping getaway to Nashville, but there is also much more to see and do in Music City USA. First, book a tiny house stay at the Natchez Trace Tiny House Village and then plan an agenda that includes music, shopping, food, more shopping, more food and well, you get the picture. Speaking of pictures, share your gal’s trip adventures on Instagram using Nashville’s fabulous murals as your backdrop. Head to the trendy Gulch neighborhood for a shot with the iconic “Nashville Wings” and then head over to the 12 South neighborhood for even more murals. While in 12 South, get your fill of boutique shopping at such stores like Alice and Olivia and Rag and Bone for clothing, Gorjana or Mejuri for jewelry, and Planet Cowboy for high-end western wear. Who doesn’t love chocolate, or the experience of making your own sweet treats? There’s a class at the Goo Goo Cluster Store, which is the home of one of Nashville’s most favorite treats (getyourguide.com has info on how to sign up for this one-hour class.) Take in a show at famous Ryman Auditorium, visit the many country-music themed attractions like the Johnny Cash Museum or the Country Music Hall of Fame; grab some famous Southern fare like a fried bologna sandwich at Robert’s Western World or some Nashville hot chicken at Hattie B’s or the best biscuits you’ll ever have at the Loveless Cafe.  

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