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AAA Diamond Rated NATIONAL PARK Lodgings

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Utah

The Lodge at Bryce Canyon This lodge, built in 1924, is walking distance from a rim overlook. Motel units with balconies are offered as well as spacious duplex cabins with gas fireplaces and relaxing front porches. The profes- sional and helpful staff are eager to assist guests with booking horseback riding tours. NATIONAL PARK,

Crater Lake Lodge This 1915 lodge adjacent to Crater Lake has a great hall with timber supports and a stone fireplace. Many rooms offer stunning views of the lake; some have a loft and some a claw-foot tub. A small on-site museum has a pictorial history of the area.

Cabins at Mazama Village These four-plex chalet-style cabins are in a wooded area just minutes from the gift shop and conve- nience store. The guest rooms are nicely coordinated and have comfortable wood furnishings. DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, California

The Inn at Furnace Creek Baths formed by natural springs are featured on the grounds of this imposing Mission-style inn made of stone and adobe with spectacular panoramic desert and mountain views from decks and the pool.

The Ranch at Furnace This property is perfectly located for desert fun. It offers mountain and desert views as well as Creek on-site golf, hiking trails, a western museum, pool, playground and horseback riding.

Stovepipe Wells Village Located just west of the sand dunes in the middle of the desert, this property offers guests a Western town feel with basic accommodations and a warm spring-fed outside pool. DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Alaska

Denali Princess Wilderness This wonderful lodge features several duplex-like buildings located on several acres of landscaped Lodge grounds. Although comfortable, rooms vary in décor and style based upon when the building was built. The dining room overlooks majestic mountains and a flowing river.

Denali Bluffs Hotel This property is perched just above the highway. Request a mountain or valley view. Guest rooms are compact but very comfortable. The grounds are attractively landscaped, giving this property extra charm.

McKinley Creekside Cabins Several charming, cozy cabins are located on several acres. The décor is modest, yet comfortable. & Cafe The pathways among the cabins are not paved and are quite rocky as the property sits by a river. The on-site restaurant is open all day. A recently added pavillion by the river offers covered seating, BBQ and fire pit.

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Grande Denali Lodge High up on a hill and perched along a mountain ledge sits this pleasant lodging with some of the most stunning views. Choose between a view room or non-view room.

McKinley Chalet Resort Mostly geared for cruise ship and train trip passengers, the hotel offers rooms to road trip travelers based on availability. Guest rooms are set in buildings spread over a number of acres. Many rooms are right along the river.

Denali Cabins South of the Denali National Park entrance sit these rustic cabins. For a quiet mountain retreat, try a visit here. You'll find a variety of room styles, all surrounding the comfortable hot tub.

Denali Backcountry Lodge This distinctive lodge sits at the end of Denali Park Road, one of the greatest drives on earth for wildlife viewing and adventurous souls. Whether you come for an overnight stay or for a day trip to * enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, you won't be disappointed. Plan ahead, though, because the

trip inside Denali National Park and Preserve takes about 6 hours and is only accessible by special motor coach since cars are not allowed in the park.

North Face Lodge Guest rooms are compact but well-appointed at this all-inclusive lodge located inside Denali National Park. Gourmet meals and a high staff-to-guest ratio makes for a unique experience.

Camp Denali Well-appointed log cabins, set on a rising terrain, are offered along with tranquil dining in the main lodge. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Montana

Apgar Village Lodge This property is situated directly in the middle of Apgar Village just inside the western entrance to Glacier National Park. The charming cabins are rustic and have low ceilings. With shops, restaurants and park service offices, it is always a busy place.

Many Glacier Hotel Swiss chalet-style buildings are set among the backdrop of stunning glacial peaks and a mountain lake. Find boat rentals on site, as well as numerous trail heads into the backcountry wilderness. The large lobby is decorated in a rustic pioneer motif. Expect small, cozy guest units. A hootenanny—a folksy singing show—is performed by the staff. NATIONAL PARK, Arizona

Thunderbird Lodge The property sits close to the edge of the Grand Canyon and is within walking distance of two sit- down restaurants. The rooms are limited in size, but modern and display black and white canyon photos.

The Grand Hotel at the The elegant lobby is filled with stack-stone walls, animal trophies and dark log accents. The vibrant Grand Canyon rooms feature white bedding, Keurig coffeemakers and inviting dark granite-filled bathrooms.

El Tovar Hotel Built in 1905, this hotel along the canyon rim features a lodge-style lobby and varying room sizes. A second-story seating area provides many electrical outlets and complimentary board games.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel The updated rooms feature crisp white bedding and large headboards with connected nightstands. & Suites-Grand Canyon The back building contains only suites and has its own breakfast room.

Red Feather Lodge This modest property has two separate buildings, one providing shower-only bathrooms and tube- style TVs. All units offer fresh white bedding.

Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel This property is located next to the National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitors Center and offers a suites-only building. The restaurant caters to huge bus tours during lunch.

Best Western Premier This spread-out property provides rooms in three separate buildings. A few rooms are very small. Grand Canyon Squire Inn The public areas are expansive and include a small bowling alley and game room. Many room rates do not include breakfast.

Maswik Lodge Just a short distance to the canyon rim, this lodge offers a wide range of traditional motel rooms in separate buildings. The rooms are still equipped with "tube" TVs and basic bedspreads. Wi-Fi is available in the south section.

Yavapai Lodge This lodge is located next to the visitors center and offers traditional motel-style rooms nestled on several acres of wooded terrain.

Kaibab Lodge This mid-range property is located on the remote North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon North Rim On several acres, this historical lodge overlooks the canyon. Varied accommodations include small Lodge rustic cabins, newer cottages and motel units. A few cottages have canyon views.

Bright Angel Lodge On the canyon rim, this property offers rustic accommodations in lodges and historic cabins--some & Cabins of the more primitive rooms have shared bathrooms. AAA Diamond Rated National Park Lodgings | 3

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming

Jenny Lake Lodge At the foot of the majestic Tetons, log cabins are named after wildflowers and offer hardwood floors, area rugs, high-beamed ceilings, pine furnishings, upscale bedding and thoughtful amenities. Each cabin has two upscale leather rocking chairs on the front porch. Some rooms offer a sofa bed and/ or jetted bathtub. Numerous recreational activities are planned for all ages during the day and night. Yoga instruction on a special lawn area is available once a week.

Jackson Lake Lodge This impressive lodge is set on spacious grounds. Numerous seating arrangements on and below the mezzanine have views that will take your breath away; they are what postcards are made of. A selec- tion of well-appointed four-plex style cottages featuring upscale bathrooms are available outside and surround the property. The interior rooms in the main lodge are also beautifully furnished with custom bedding and feature the same upscale bathroom; some offer a balcony or patio. Spend a little extra for a larger room, it's worth the splurge. Also, an elevator is only available in the main lodge.

Signal Mountain Lodge This marina resort offers a variety of lodge guest rooms and lakefront suites. The historic rustic log cabins are small and nicely appointed. The upscale lobby area offers magnificent views. Restaurants, amenities and recreational activities are available on site. If you are traveling with family, friends or a small group, be sure to inquire about rooms with a sofa bed. Many rooms feature a covered porch with lake views, some offer a jetted bathtub.

Headwaters Lodge & The main lodge has a spacious log-cabin exterior. Duplex motel-style cabins feature attractive Cabins at Flagg Ranch bedding with multiple accents and a covered patio with rocking chairs. Some of the cabins offer stunning views of the Tetons.

Togwotee Mountain Lodge In a majestic setting, the warm and inviting main lodge offers guest rooms on the second level. Popular family suites on the third level feature bunk beds. All rooms have upscale bedding. The family units offer a refrigerator and microwave. Also, the property has western-style stand-alone log cabins with a refrigerator, microwave, small covered porch and picnic table. Many recreational activities are offered and horseback riding is available. In addition, you can snowmobile to and from the lodge or cabins. GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Colorado Great Sand Dunes Lodge At the foot of a majestic mountain range, this quaint, peaceful motel offers comfortable guest rooms, each with a patio and incredible views. Sit on your patio and take in the Dunes while watch- ing the sunset or wait until after dark to revel in the night sky. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii Volcano House This recently restored historic lodging offers caldera vistas and is located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The primitive cabins managed by the hotel are not AAA inspected or approved. Some guest rooms come with a small gas fireplace. ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK, Michigan Rock Harbor Lodge An exceptionally scenic wilderness island is the setting for this lodge. Guests must arrange their own transportation out to the island via a boat, ferry or sea plane. The sea plane is a 35-minute flight while the ferry or boat ride is at least 3 hours. KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, California Lodge at Enjoy hiking and the natural landscape at this remote location in the national forest. After a day of Grant Grove Village exploring relax in your mountain themed room with HD TV and a welcoming comfortable bed.

Cedar Grove Lodge The lodge is open seasonally, from late May until mid-October.

LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK, California Drakesbad Guest Ranch Set in the western central portion of Lassen National Forest in the shadow of Lassen Peak, this facility is simple in design and features a natural hot spring pool. Horseback riding is also available. Although lodge rooms are on generators, the cabins are electricity free. Getting there is part of the challenge during your stay at this very rustic and basic accommodation. Rangers are helpful with directions and cautions as to road conditions. The property has a very limited open season, usually the first week in June until the first week in October. MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK, Kentucky Mammoth Cave Hotel Both rustic and modern options are available at this national park property deep in the south Kentucky woods. Guest room walls are decorated with vintage park photos. Pets enjoy a free on-site kennel. Despite the on-site kennel, pets are permitted at the Woodland Cottages, which are available in the summer months only. As seasons change, so do the available accommodations. Visitors inter- ested in the off-season should call for confirmation of availability in winter months. MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colorado Far View Lodge On the summit of a hill, this older motel consists of multiple guestroom buildings and a main lodge. Each room has a balcony for visitors to enjoy the stunning mountain views surrounding the prop- erty. One staff member said, 'Every room has a view, it's just a different view from the rest.' AAA Diamond Rated National Park Lodgings | 4

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Washington Alta Crystal Resort Located just outside the entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park, guests enjoy cozy chalet-style suites at Mt Rainier where all rooms include a fireplace and kitchen. Located in an old-growth national forest, this moun- tain resort is the perfect place to relax after a day of hiking or skiing.

Paradise Inn Simple guest units put the focus on the outdoors at this mountain lodge, which was built in 1917, and takes full advantage of spectacular views of majestic Mount Rainier and lovely mountain mead- ows. You'll feel at home in a huge lobby with massive exposed beams, a pair of three-story stone fireplaces and hand-hewn Alaskan cedar furniture.

National Park Inn— Built in 1926, the lodge is nestled in the forest and affords sweeping views of Mount Rainier and Longmire is on the National Register of Historic Places. The inn's general store and gift shop are located in a vintage 1911 log cabin nearby. The large front porch offers stunning views, especially at sunset. OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, Washington

Lake Crescent Lodge Originally built as Singer's Tavern, the lodge saw its first construction in 1916. Located on the west side of Lake Crescent, it now offers cabins, motor lodge rooms and cottages with fireplaces. , California

Wuksachi Village & Lodge Situated in the Sequoia National Park, this mountain lodge offers many hiking and walking trails. Hop onto the free shuttle and enjoy a carefree park tour. All rooms offer mountain or treetop views.

Stony Creek Lodge This basic motel offers units in a mountain motif with a stone fireplace and comfortable seating in the public area. All rooms are located above a convenience store and tourist gift shop. VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK, Virgin Islands

Caneel Bay Resort Sitting on 170 acres of an old sugar plantation surrounded by Virgin Islands National Park, which adds to the feeling of seclusion. Rooms are spacious with an understated elegance. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming

Shoshone Lodge Only a few miles from Yellowstone, this lodge is tucked away in the . Cabins have names such as Tatonka Teepee and Eagles Nest. The log main building boasts three fireplaces for cozying up to.

Elephant Head Lodge Cozy wilderness cabins, including three with lofts, are featured at this small mountain lodge. All have decks for watching wildlife and spectacular views.

Lake Lodge & Cabins A cozy main lodge was built in 1921 and has two large fireplaces in the lounge and plenty of comfortable seating. Cabins were built in two stages, in the 1920s-30s and 1950s-60s, with recent updates.

Canyon Lodge Cabin rooms are set in thick woods. Large well-appointed rooms are found in Cascade Lodge, right in the heart of your Yellowstone National Park adventure.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel The restored 1920s hotel is painted a colorful yellow and it features rustic cabins overlooking & Cabins Yellowstone Lake. It recently completed a major interior remodel.

Mammoth Hot Springs Guests will find modest hotel rooms and cabins, with the main building open during the winter. Hotel & Cabins Some rooms have a shared bath. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California

The Majestic Yosemite Along with gorgeous park views, this hotel has impressive public areas. A vast great room fills up Hotel in the evenings with those wanting to socialize or just take in the hotel's workmanship and artistry. Well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms provide a feel for the indigenous beginnings and his- torical aspect of the park. Due to the historic nature of the property (circa 1927), hotel rooms are a bit small. Reservations should be made far in advance. As a guest, consider taking the historic hotel tour provided several times a week by hotel staff.

Yosemite Valley Lodge This property, on the valley floor, has spectacular views of Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. It has a wide selection of well-appointed rooms. Have dinner at the Mountain Room Restaurant and enjoy amazing views through the floor to ceiling windows.

The Redwoods In Yosemite Inside the southern gate of Yosemite National Park, enjoy comfortably appointed and spacious mountain vacation homes, each with a large deck and grill. Some offer a jetted tub. Choose from basic to more luxurious cabin homes. These individually owned homes with varied decor are per- fect for business retreats, family vacations or reunions. Some offer wireless internet. ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah

Zion Lodge These charming, rustic cabins on -shaded grounds feature gas fireplaces; accommodations include motel units and suites.

* NOTE: The FYI designation identifies properties that have not been Diamond Rated by a AAA inspector, but are notable and offer potential member value. These properties are unrated either because they are too new to rate, have not yet been evaluated, are under construction or undergoing significant renovations, or do not meet all AAA Approval Requirements.