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Visitors can admire the awe-inspiring Kilauea volcano from the convenience of Volcano House, nestled close to the volcano's peak within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hotels and resorts boasting awe-inspiring views of an active volcano and an eerie ambiance reminiscent of "The Shining"; here are six establishments promising unprecedented, one-of-a-kind experiences.

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Kilauea volcano at close range from Volcano House, nestled close...
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Kilauea volcano at close range from Volcano House, nestled close to the volcano's peak within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, offering travelers a unique, comfortable viewing experience.

Visitors can admire the awe-inspiring Kilauea volcano from the convenience of Volcano House, nestled close to the volcano's peak within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Unique Accommodations in America's National Parks

Explore the beauty of America's national parks in style with these unique and extraordinary lodgings. From treehouses to historic hotels, these accommodations offer a memorable experience for every traveller.

Treehouse Mount Rainier, Washington

Nestled among the towering Douglas Fir trees near Mount Rainier National Park, Treehouse Mount Rainier is a modern treehouse offering quick access to the park's highlights. This rental, designed and built by Nelson Treehouse, boasts Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. The treehouse's extraordinary natural setting offers views of Mount Rainier, the Chugach Mountains, and the Kennicott Glacier.

Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Alaska

Located in Alaska's largest ghost town and overlooking a giant glacier, Kennicott Glacier Lodge is a replica of a historic copper mining building. This 43-room hotel offers cozy accommodations, a lounge, gift shop, snack bar, and a convenient base for exploring Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, the U.S.'s largest national park.

Volcano House, Hawaii

Volcano House, located scarily near the summit of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, offers a unique and thrilling experience. This historic hotel in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park offers two driving routes, Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road, revealing distinctive volcanic scenery. In June 2021, Kilauea sprayed lava 1,000 feet into the air, a spectacle visible from the restaurant and some of its 33 rooms, due to the property's elevated perch on the rim of Kilauea caldera.

Buffalo Creek Vacations, North Carolina

Buffalo Creek Vacations, situated near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers a rustic yet luxurious experience. Accommodations include four converted railway cabooses and eight cabins on a 72-acre working ranch. Guests can watch bison roam, spot wild deer, elk, black bears, and groundhogs, and cool down at nearby swimming holes such as Skinny Dip Falls, Sliding Rock, Midnight Hole, and Graveyard Fields.

The Ahwahnee, California

Built in 1927 from stone and wood to blend into its surroundings, which feature 130-million-year-old granite cliffs and 3,000-year-old Giant Sequoia Trees, The Ahwahnee is a historic hotel located in Yosemite National Park. The hotel offers 97 old-fashioned rooms for guests and is renowned for its haunted tales of ghosts who refuse to leave, including Mary Curry Tressider and Donald Tressider. The 3-mile round-trip Glacier Trail, which starts alongside this lodge, leads tourists to the vast and spectacular Root Glacier.

Open Sky Zion Resort, Utah

Open Sky Zion Resort, located on the southwest edge of Zion National Park, offers accommodations in safari-style canvas cottages. Each cottage features plush linens, a Keurig coffee maker, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private fire pit. The resort's chic, farm-to-table restaurant, Black Sage, adds to the overall experience. August and September are the prime months for stargazing at Zion National Park, with the Milky Way being at its most visible and the annual Perseid meteor shower creating a celestial spectacle.

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