It’s a big year for the United States as our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding and independence. And while cities across the nation prepare to blast off fireworks and party in the USA, rocket-red glares aren’t the only way to light up the occasion. An alternative to the manmade fanfare? Discovering the peace of the great outdoors, basking in the natural and unspoiled beauty of our unique lands under the illumination of the stars of some of our incredible national parks. 

Best yet, you no longer have to rough it to do so. Because now, you can pack up, drive out, and get in the heartland of what makes this land “America, the Beautiful” without leaving modern luxury and convenience behind. Under Canvas has introduced a new era of camping, and we’re here for it. 

Glamping in the Great Outdoors

Camping has come a long way since the good old days of pitching a tent in the woods or bringing a trailer to a campground. That classic style isn’t for everyone, to say the least. Because as much as many travelers like to get out and get close to nature, many don’t want to stay in it. Vacationers like those who prefer upscale brands like Travel Impressions – we like our creature comforts: comfortable beds, private bathrooms, fresh food, and effortless access to amenities and activities.

Enter “glamping,” a travel style that adds glamour to the traditional camping and outdoorsy experience.

Under Canvas is a pioneer in this type of getaway, “the go-to brand for discerning glampers looking for impeccable design, delicious on-site dining, and unparalleled locations while exploring America’s national parks,” says Conde Nast Traveler.

Choosing this type of camping experience means enjoying luxury and nature at its best, to the high standards expected by a brand sold by Travel Impressions. And it means not sacrificing a bit of either. Push back the flaps of permanent set-ups of safari-inspired canvas tents to reveal plush king beds dressed in high-end linens. Each are heated to your comfort and offer private decks to gaze up at the stars or enjoy your (complimentary) morning coffee on. After that or a rousing hike, en suite bathrooms with hot showers await to refresh.

Two-tent suites in select locations and adjacent kids’ tents offer privacy and flexibility for group and family travel, too, which are both areas of expertise for travel advisors who book Travel Impressions. For example, corporate retreats, outdoor weddings, family reunions, and more have taken place at Under Canvas sites, and buyouts can help customize an experience no one will forget. With majestic Rocky Mountain vistas to breathtaking Southwestern desert landscapes to serene seasides, it’s a backdrop that will resonate for years to come. 

Best of all, Under Canvas is committed to doing it all with low-footprint development practices that keep sustainability high and impact low. From preserving dark skies where they are to protecting the natural environments they’re located in, visitors don’t have to choose between conscientious or upscale travel. Glamping is another way to have both. 

Choose Your Own Adventure

Ten locations with wide travel windows that start as early as March and extend as late as the end of November means plenty of options for finding the perfect glampsite. However, demand is high, so reaching out to your travel advisor as soon as you decide this style is right for you in imperative. You’ll want to book early with them through Travel Impressions since space is limited for both sustainability and availability reasons.  From there, your advisor can help you choose from regions across the country. 

Out West, there’s the Moab Desert or Bryce Canyon in Utah, Grand Canyon in Arizona, and Yosemite in the San Jose/Sacramento region. To the northern frontiers, the iconic Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and in Montana, Glacier National Park in Kalispell and North and West Yellowstone. In the American South, the Smoky Mountains near Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee is a magical sight on those misty mornings, as is the only national park in the Northeast, wild Acadia in Bar Harbor, Maine. 

Alternatively, you can ask your advisor to keep an eye out to ensure you’re among the first to discover Lake Power/Grand Staircase, Zion, and the Columbia River Gorge with Under Canvas. These destinations are soon to come, and none too quickly!

But it’s more than just the stay that makes glamping with Under Canvas such a moving experience. Daily activities like guided hikes, yoga, live music, stargazing, and community campfires make every trip dynamic and different. Nightly s’mores by the fire with friends made on the grounds add more magic to the a trip, as do customized outings that their expert Adventure Concierges can arrange. For example, a lobster roll lunch cruise in Acadia, fly fishing in Glacier, taking a Jeep tour in the Grand Canyon, or bobbing down the river on a Horseshoe Bend float trip.

Options like these are the only things you’ll need to worry about packing – you can forget about the classic imagery of dragging along that burner and cans of beans, or drinking labor-intensive, inexpertly made coffee in the morning. The Under Canvas glamping experience has snacks covered, offering a rotating menu of wholesome, nutritious food meant to fuel adventures, using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available 24/7, and grab-and-go meals for purchase eliminate the guesswork and stress of prepping your bags for the day. And in the evening, al fresco dining crafted from the Under Canvas team let guests kick back and relax until the stars emerge to tuck them in. 

Experience Under Canvas differently when you plan with a travel advisor. Book your Travel Impressions getaway with a TRAVELSAVERS advisor today.