Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks

Striking photos and personal, experiential stories lure park rookies and obsessives alike to the rustic charm of America’s National Park lodges.

Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout.

Lodges and national parks included:

The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaCrater Lake Lodge, Crater Lake National Park, OregonCurry Village, Yosemite National Park, CaliforniaEl Tovar, Grand Canyon National Park, ArizonaLake McDonald lodge, Glacier National Park, MontanaLake Quinault Lodge, Olympic National Park, WashingtonThe Oasis, Death Valley NP, CaliforniaOld Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WyomingParadise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, WashingtonZion Lodge, Zion National Park, Utah