Outdoors: comfy, cozy style

Published 12:00 am Sunday, February 22, 2015

Glamping is what happens when you add glitz to your camping experience. Here are five places where you can sample the concept:

1. The Resort at Paws Up, Greenough, Montana. An early adopter of the glamping concept, this Montana ranch getaway continues to expand its luxury overnight options. The most recent addition is the Cliffside Camp, featuring six luxurious, safari-style tents perched atop a cliff overlooking the Blackfoot River and the working ranch.

Contact: pawsup.com

2. C Lazy U, Granby, Colorado. Enjoy a day of scenic trail rides, hiking, fishing and dinner in the lodge. Then retreat to your own outpost, guided by a ranch hand, where fully furnished tents await. Enjoy stories and s’mores around the campfire. Two tents are available, one with a king bed, another with four twins.

Contact: clazyu.com

3. Treebones Resort, Big Sur, California. This eco-resort is “perched lightly” on the magnificent cliffs above the Pacific Ocean on the Big Sur Coast. Enjoy freedom from noise and light pollution on the pristine grounds in one of 16 seaside yurts. Or climb into the human nest, an artist-designed structure woven of wood, for an evening of views, sea breezes and an unusual sleeping experience.

Contact: treebonesresort.com

4. Westgate River Ranch, River Ranch, Florida. Leave it to your personal glamping concierge to make your overnight experience in Florida cattle country memorable. Wake to hot cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and coffee delivered to your tent flap. Play board games with the kids on the screened porch before they head off for an afternoon of zip-lining, horseback riding or minigolf.

Contact: wgriverranch.com

5. High Sierra Camp, Giant Sequoia National Monument, California. Rest easy in your canvas bungalow after a day exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks and a 1-mile stroll into camp.

Contact: sequoiahighsierracamp.com

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