Glamping, or glamorous camping, is one of the few things that I want to experience since I’ve learned about it. I think I’ve read about it for the first time last year and since then, I’ve been bugging the hubs for us to give it a try.
Both the hubs and I did experience camping during our younger days – him with his family numerous times and I, a few times during my Girl Scout days in my elementary school years. Our son has never gone camping yet, but I have no doubt he would enjoy it immensely. The main barrier to us doing this is my husband; he’s got soft in his older years and loves his luxuries; and recalling his days of camping as a kid, he’s made it plain that that wasn’t the easiest of things to do.
Then I learned about this new experience called glamping that everyone seems to be talking about. It surely sounds like something that I and my boys would enjoy. Why not? Who wouldn’t enjoy luxury from time to time? And I think glamourous camping is enjoying luxury without having to break the bank.
And with glamping in mind, I think there is no other place to enjoy it to the fullest than in the beautiful and breathtaking Bear Lake in Utah. Centrally located between Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, Wyoming, the place offers a lot of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy while glamping. The glamping resort alone overlooks the gorgeous water of Bear Lake and you can choose to stay either in a tent or a wagon, depending upon the level of luxury you desire. But if you’re more into a standard type of living, there are also other options to consider other than that of glamping. There’s the Blue Water Hotel (Membership Required), right on the beach of the lake. For those with a higher budget, there are the Blue Water Condos or Beach Houses for rent (Membership Required). Then there’s your more standard lodging choices, such as Bear Lake Vacation Rentals; Bear Lake Lodging; and Sunrise Resort. If looking for a romantic getaway there’s Bluebird Inn Bed and Breakfast. And for a more quaint stay, there’s Blue Water Log Cabins (Membership Required). So many choices! Whichever way you choose to stay, you can’t go wrong.
I specifically got giddy with excitement when I learned about the wagon. I mean, isn’t that exciting? I think it would feel like living in a certain era where wagons were the mode of transportation. The only difference is, back then the use of wagons was not as luxurious or glamorous. And there was also the danger of being attacked by Indians. YIKES!
Photos Courtesy of Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
Glamping is not the only thing to enjoy at Bear Lake. There are also the Bear Lake beaches where one can not only enjoy its beautiful white sand, but water sports or fishing as well. You can also go hiking and biking, or there’s ATV trails for the adventuresome. And if those are not right up your alley, just soaking up the breathtaking and stunning views would be just as fun too, I believe. I can just imagine how busy my camera and I would be taking all the photos of those views.
Did you know that Bear Lake has been named the Caribbean of the Rockies? With its 20 miles long and 8 miles across clear, turquoise blue water, there is no question why they named it that. And the color of the lake changes every day – depending on the weather and the cloud coverage. That is just amazing!
Summer is right around the corner. I think it’s already time to start planning for your next family getaway if in case you haven’t started planning about it yet.
Have you tried glamping before? Would you consider glamping at Bear Lake?
This post is sponsored by Bear Lake Valley, but all opinions are completely my own.
Awesome place to spend lazy summer weekend afternoons. I am not a big fan of glamping, but I would love to try the ATV trails and go fishing in that beautiful lake. Thanks for sharing!
That is onwe beautiful lake. I wouldn’t mind glamping in there! Looks like there’s so many fun things to do.
Bear lake is so gorgeous! I think this would be a fantastic place to take the kids for a summer trip.
What gorgeous country. I could stand a week out there just soaking up nature.
I’m not a huge camping fan but I could definitely get down with glamping!! Sounds like y’all had a great weekend!
We have never gone Glamping before!! Bear lake sounds like a fun place to take the family to!
What a wonderful weekend. We don’t go camping, but glamping sounds right up my alley.
I’ve heard a lot of great words for Bear Lake and it makes me want to go there even more. I’m pretty sure my family would love it there too.
I tried glamping once but it just didn’t feel the same. I grew up camping and being one with the earth. I’m old school and actually enjoy pitching tents and “roughing” it.
I would love to go there someday. I think it would make a great vacation for my family. It’s amazing to see how blue that water is too.
Sounds like an awesome place to visit! I’ve gone camping a ton, but never glamping. It sounds like it’d still be a lot of fun though!
Looks like a beautiful camp site. We recently bought bike attachments and we have been having a lot of fun riding around with our kiddos.
Glamping is at the top of my Summer Must Do list this year! THe hubs gets a week off in august and we’re going to have so much fun!
I love glamping! Our boys love it too! ITs so nice to get out into nature, but still have some comforts at the end of the day!
Looks like a beautiful place to go! I love glamping. It is my happy space and something that I really enjoy
This looks like a great place to go camping. The photos are great. I have not been camping in years. It would be fun to go again.
I haven’t been camping in forever. I want to go soon. I miss it. Colorado has always been my favorite vacation spot.
Your pictures are gorgeous. You make me want to travel again. hehe. Never tried glamping before!
Such a gorgeous lake! Loved your pictures! Hope to visit there one day!
This looks awesome. I want to go camping with the family, but it would definitely have to be glamping because I’m not sure I’m cut out for that “real” camping life – Yolo
This looks like a beautiful place to visit and go camping. I think I would love glamping!
I’m an adventurer at heart, but camping has never been my idea of an adventure. I do like the idea of glamping, though! 🙂
Yes you are right, Bear Lake is indeed a wonderful place for glamping. I wish I could expereince it one of this days.
I’m such a glamper. I love being out doors but at the end of the night I want a comfortable bed and a hot shower.
We go glamping in Oklahoma because we live in Dallas but I would LOVE to head to Bear Creek sometime. Bucket list!
Growing up 40 minutes from Manhattan, I am a city girl. after moving to Michigan though, it was time to embrace nature and get active. I love glamping! It is fun and usually includes more amenities than your standard tent. This location looks gorgeous! I have never been to bear lake but I can definitely see why your family was attracted to it.
Bear Lake is GORGEOUS and I am all about glamping!