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Your Television-Inspired Itinerary

Ditch the screen this summer and head out on an adventure “as seen on tv”! Using the themes and settings for many popular streaming shows, we’ve found some great glamping destinations.  

Stranger Things

While this ghost town in Arizona may not have any parallel dimensions like The Upside Down, a visit to Jerome may have you feeling a bit spooked at times. Book a tiny house or cottage at Thousand Trails Verde Valley and head up to this once-booming copper mining town. Some of the stranger things here include the Sliding Jail and the Jerome Grand Hotel which was originally the United Verde Hospital and is said to be haunted by the patients that didn’t quite make it to discharge. If you’re spending your summer days enjoying the fun and sun of the Jersey Shore, keep in mind that the dense forestlands that surround the area, also known as the Pine Barrens, are considered haunted are also home to the Jersey Devil, a legendary creature complete with hooves, horns, wings and a forked tail! Stay safe and glamp at Thousand Trails Sea Pines. 

Cabin at Thousand Trails Verde Valley
Off Campus

You may not find the Briar College hockey team hunks at these top college towns, but you will find great glamping spots and fun things to do. Madison, Wisconsin, home to the University of Wisconsin, has plenty of fun things to do. Book a glamping cabin or cottage at Lakeland Camping Resort and check out the famous Dane County Farmers Market (every Saturday until November), Olbrich Botanical Gardens, or take a scenic 2-hour bike ride on the Monona Loop Trail which takes you around Lake Monona. Corvallis, Oregon is home to Oregon State University. Don’t miss the stunning architecture on campus, charming downtown Corvallis for shopping and restaurants, and the Peavy Arboretum and McDonald-Dunn Research Forest for beautiful biking and hiking trails. Book a stay at nearby Thousand Trails Whalers Rest. 

Cottage at Lakeland Camping Resort
The Waterfront

While the focus of this Netflix series is a North Carolina family fishing dynasty and their bad deeds, the real star just may be the beautiful waterfront setting. If you want to get in on the waterfront scene, visit some of these beautiful waterfront towns while glamping nearby. Book a stay at Carolina Shores RV Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and enjoy the 1.2-mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk with shops, restaurants and the soaring ferris wheel, the SkyWheel Myrtle Beach. Consistently voted one of the best waterfront towns in the US, is California’s ultra-charming Carmel-By-the-Sea. Book a glamping accommodation at Marina Dunes RV Resort, take the scenic 17-Mile Drive and explore boutiques and art galleries, enjoy ocean views and overall vibe in this gem on the Central California Coast.

Cabins at Carolina Shores RV Resort

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5 Things to Do in the Wisconsin Dells

There are all kinds of things to do in the Wisconsin Dells area – from water fun to wineries. But one of the most interesting things you can do is plan a glamping stay at Yukon Trails in one of their super fun, super cool, super cute shipping containers. The Tiny House Container Village at Yukon Trails has five ultra-hip shipping containers that have been transformed into the perfect glamping accommodation. All five have kitchens and full bathrooms. Four of them sleep four comfortably while the fifth is a cozy retreat for two!

Once you’re settled in, consider these five fun ways to explore this beautiful area of Wisconsin:

1. Make sure to visit the Driftless Glen Distillery, an award-winning craft distillery in Baraboo. Take a guided tour and learn how they create the spirits here which include bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, and vodka. They also turn out a fabulous variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The tours last about an hour, so you can choose to enjoy the Distillery’s fabulous restaurant before or after your tour. Located along the banks of the Baraboo River, outside dining is an option, weather permitting. To learn more about Driftless Glen, visit driftlessglen.com.

2. If running away to join the circus was something you considered as a child, you may enjoy a visit to Baraboo’s Circus World (circusworld.wisconsinhistory.org). Located on the grounds of the original home of the Ringling Brothers circus, visitors can see all kinds of artifacts from circus life including historic wooden circus wagons set among seven historic buildings. The Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center onsite here has a massive collection of all things circus dating from 1793 to present day. There is also a collection of over 9,000 iconic circus posters. Walk the grounds, see the history, or check out one of the frequently held special events.


3. Does lavender ice cream sound yummy? Visit the New Life Lavender Farm where you can opt to walk the fields of lavender or take a guided wagon tour that also includes views of the farm’s bees, wildflower fields, and some adorable cows and sheep. The gift shop has plenty of lavender items from aromatherapy to lavender springs, and that yummy lavender ice cream. For more information visit newlifelavender.com.

4. Mirror Lake State Park is the place to go for hiking and biking trails, fishing opportunities, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and picnicking. The views of the sandstone bluffs are amazing and birdwatching and glimpses of wildlife are definite possibilities here. Speaking of views, if you have the time, try to grab dinner at one of the ultimate Wisconsin supper clubs, Ishnala, which is located within the park. They don’t take reservations but the views of the sunset on the lake are well worth the wait. The food is pretty darn good, too!

State Capitol Building, Madison WI


5. If you’re planning to stay a while at Yukon Trails, then a day trip to Madison could be on the agenda. The State Capital is about an hour’s drive from the Dells and attractions here include Olbrich Botanical Gardens; the 28-acre Henry Vilas Zoo (opened in 1924), or a tour of the Capitol Building (available daily) to see the building’s French and Italian marble, the colorful murals, and the breathtaking skylight. If you’re heading into Madison on a Saturday, don’t miss the Farmers’ Market on the Square, considered one of the best around! Architecture buffs will appreciate the Monona Terrace and Convention Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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