Adventurous accommodation in America’s great outdoors

The Resort at Paws Up, Blackfoot Valley, Montana

The Resort at Paws Up, Blackfoot Valley, Montana 

Travellers get the chance ‘live life like a cowboy’ on the plains of Montana. Guests can book one of the timber cabins on this 37,000 acre estate and working cattle ranch or a secluded tent perched on a cliff edge, overlooking the swirling Blackfoot River (ten miles of which flows through the property) and Elk Creek surrounded by towering trees. Inside, interiors are Western- chic, with wooden bed frames, bold prints, and copper freestanding baths—making for a luxurious camping getaway. On a private section of the ranch, tents have views of meadows and mountains. Wilderness workshops range from painting classes and big sky photography, to fly fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Travellers can also explore the Blackfoot River region and Montana’s wilderness. www.pawsup.com 

Autocamp, Cape Cod, Massachusetts (opening spring 2021) 

AutoCamp is a on a Cape Cod beach where guests will be able to vacation on the Cape while connecting with nature in custom Airstreams with spa- inspired bathrooms, modern suites with chic interiors or seasonal canvas luxury tents. There will be private patios and campfires for each Airstream, as well as a mid-century modern signature clubhouse, all set within wooded grounds. Autocamp Cape Cod will be located five minutes from downtown Falmouth and Woods Hole, which offers daily ferries toMartha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. www.autocamp.com/guides/location/cape-cod

Dixie Daisy Airstream, Hill Country, Texas 

Cowgirl-themed curtains, bright tiles and bright-yellow walls set the scene for this retro Airstream, set amongst hundreds of elm trees on Smith Creek, in Texas Hill Country. It’s the spot for an al fresco shower, toasting s’mores over the fire pit, or soaking in the hot tubs beneath the twinkly fairy lights. Phone signal isn’t guaranteed, so guests get a remote, ‘switch- off’ location with nearby rolling hills, creeks, swimming holes and nature trails. The nearby Pedernales Falls State Park is also a great hiking and wild swimming spot. www.coolstays.com/property/dixie-daisy/16826 

Firelight Camps, Ithaca, New York 

Set in 70-acres of woodland in Upstate New York, Firelight Camps is a getaway for nature- lovers looking to hear the rustling of tree branches and bird song. Safari-style tents are furnished with hardwood floors, queen or double beds, a writing desk, lanterns and covered porches with comfy chairs. Access to the Upper Buttermilk Falls hiking trails start from the camp and the surrounding region is filled with lakes, waterfalls, gorges and parks. www.firelightcamps.com 

Forest Gully Farms, Santa Fe, Tennessee

Family-owned Forest Gully Farms offers overnight stays in underground Gully Huts located in rural Santa Fe. The farm is an experiment in sustainable living and permaculture, with the goal of living off the land by creating an ecosystem of fruit trees and beneficial plants. Forest Gully Farms invites guests to become a farm hand for a weekend or simply spending time hiking in nature to the nearby creek and waterfalls. www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/16839529

Camp Sarika 

Adventurous accommodation in America’s great outdoors Camp Sarika by Aman, Utah (opening summer 2020) The tented Camp Sarika offers an intimate, back-to-the-wild experience in the heart of the desert, with five national parks and the Navajo Nation Reservation nearby. www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/camp-sarika 

Under Canvas, Tuolumne County, California (opening 2020 TBC) 

Under Canvas, which specialises in luxury safari-style accommodation in America’s national parks, is to open the Yosemite area’s first glamping accommodation in 2020. It is located a 2.5 hour drive east of the San Francisco Bay area, and just 20 minutes from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. 

Under Canvas, Tuolumne County

The Tuolumne County location is on an 85 acre area of sequoia trees and meadows and features 90 safari-style tents and tented lounge areas. It will be an adventurous basecamp for those keen to explore the sights of Glacier Point, Half Dome, and El Capitan. www.Undercanvas.com 

Airbnb Treehouse Canopy Room, Permaculture Farm, Miami, Florida 

This open-air treehouse lets guests relax in an island-like environment located in the Little Haiti neighbourhood, urrounded by goats, pigs, emus and roostersats. www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1730089

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