Under Canvas Glacier

Montana’s Glacier National Park is greener than its name migh suggest, at least during summer, and from mid-June until mid-September it’s possible to sleep in upscale safari-camp style at Under Canvas Glacier, a collection of luxury tents outfitted with king beds, full private bathrooms, and wood-burning stoves. The Under Canvas concept has now spread all across America, and it’s a simple one to understand: luxury boutique hotel comforts and style, with a degree of outdoor immersion you can ordinarily only find at a self-serve campsite.

Of course conceiving it is one thing; it’s the execution that matters. And Under Canvas has proved to be quite capable at making this idea a reality. With proper king beds, modern en-suite bathrooms, and wood-burning stoves, the accommodations are not just more luxe but more stylish than typical national-park digs; the restaurant, too, is the sort of thing you’d ordinarily find only in a brick-and-mortar boutique hotel. And thanks to the fire pit and picnic areas, the Under Canvas experience is a social one as well — in a landscape as memorable as this, there’s no reason to settle for a forgettable lodging.

Please note: Under Canvas Glacier is a seasonal hotel, and is open annually from mid-June through mid-September.