Festivals of the West: Copper Mountain

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Copper Mountain has a diverse summertime music scene that features an abundance of activities for the whole family. These festivals combined with the local feel and the stunning scenery Copper Mountain is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

Between the months of July-August Copper Mountain will debut the following events:

July 11-13: Colorado Running Festival
August 8-10: Guitar Town Music Festival
August 22-24: 31st Annual Genuine Jazz & Wine
August 29-31: Copper Country Festival featuring live music and arts festival

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, Janet’s Hut is an amazing glamping location to stay at while visiting Copper Mountain.

Janet’s Cabin, which is located between Vail’s Pass and Copper Mountain, it is the original summit hut that has been running for 20 years.

The cabin is one of the most popular cabins and is opened for both winter and summer seasons.

Winter season runs from the day before Thanksgiving to mid-May and the Summer season begins in the middle of July through Labor Day. 

The cabin is a unique option for the summer because it is accessible only by foot or bike which provides for a quiet, remote experience. 

Janet’s Cabin sleeps 20 people in the winter and 14 in the summer, it is also equipped with a wood stove for heat, firewood, indoor composting toilets, a wood-fired sauna, solar powered lights, twin sized bunks with mattresses and pillows, cooking and eating utensils, toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies.

For more information or bookings on this remote and stunning glamping destination, check out the website http://www.summithuts.org/Janets.html.

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The Festivals of the West: Park City

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Park City, Utah.

Park City offers many different festivals that feature music, farmers markets and many other city-wide event events that span from the beginning of June to the beginning of August. Whether you are glamping near Park City or just up there for the weekend, there is an event for everyone.

June 1: 21st Annual Park City Children’s Fair
June 4-Oct 15: Park City Farmers’ Market [Every Wednesday]
June 18-Aug 27: The Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series [Every Wednesday Evening]
June 26-Aug 28: Newpark Town Center Free Summer Concert Series
June 28-Aug 30: St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series
July 9-13: Park City Food and Wine Classic
July 19-Aug 30: Canyons Resort Free Saturday Summer Concert
August 1-3: Park City Kimball Arts Festival

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, there is an abundance of places to stay in Park City, the city offers many ski lodges, hotels, cabins and condos.

In addition, there are many activities to do while staying there, skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, paddle boarding, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, etc.

This is a great place to connect with the outdoors while still having the urban life close.

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The Festivals of the West: Jackson Hole

With spring and summer approaching, Glamping is a great way to spend a weekend with all the activities nature has to offer. But, if you are looking for more activities to do while visiting an area here are a few local festivals to enjoy while glamping in Wyoming.

Jackson Hole offers many different concert series and festival featuring the arts and rodeos. These festivals bring together both the locals and visitors for an amazing summertime activity.

Between the months of June-August Jackson Hole will debut these events:

June-Aug: Jackson Hole Rodeo [Every Wednesday and Saturday Evenings]
July 3-Aug 16: Grand Teton Music Festival
July 19-21, Aug 16-18: Art Association’s Art Fairs
July-Aug: Concert on the Commons [Every Sunday]
June-Aug: Jackson Hole Live [Dates TBA]

For more information on these events check out: http://www.vacationroost.com/travel-info/mountain-music

As for lodging, here are a few amazing glamping locations in Jackson Hole.

The Fireside Resort, which offers the perfect lodging experience and luxury of both rustic and modern design, located just minutes from the Grand Teton National Park.

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The Lost Creek Ranch, combines the best of a western guest ranch with a world-class resort, located just outside Jackson.

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Flat Creek Ranch, a truly unique location, has everything mother nature has to offer with the touches of luxury, cloaked in the National Forest can become your own private wilderness.

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