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UNDERCANVAS 2021

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Welcome 02

Who Is Under Life Connected Canvas? 03 A Mindful Approach 04

Social (Media) Scene 05

Wildlife Spotting 12

Day Hikes 15

Take It Outside

Grand Circle Road Trip 18

Star Power

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Our Camps 32

Adventure Packages 52

Special Events 54

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Guestbook 60

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Welcome 2021

There has never been a better time to get outside and experience national parks, be with loved ones, and appreciate the joy of travel. At Under Canvas, we’re dedicated to helping you connect to the great outdoors, and to each other, in a fun, safe, and naturally distanced way. From new locations and camp renovations to morning lattes, dog-friendly amenities, and partnerships with your favorite lifestyle brands, we have much to share with you this year. We’re excited to introduce two incredible new camps, bringing our total to nine. Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase in southern Utah is a great base for exploring and immersing yourself in the desert Southwest. Under Canvas Acadia in Maine features an amazing waterfront location and access to the national park known as the “Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast.” We’ve also invested significantly across our existing camps, unveiling new tents and destination-inspired West Elm furnishings, and added curated adventure programming and enriched food and beverage offerings. These enhancements are designed to elevate your stay, comfortably connect you with nature, and inspire an even greater appreciation for our environment and planet. We look forward to hosting you and stepping Outside Together.

Matt Gaghen CEO, Under Canvas

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CO RP O RATE

David DiFalco Chief Operating Officer

May Lilley

Chief Marketing Officer/ Editor-in-Chief

Ariana Dickson

Senior Manager of Communications/Deputy Editor

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Dina Mishev Editor

Evelyn Good, Good Design LLC Art Director

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Jason Daley Grant Davis Dana Sullivan

WHO WE ARE

UNDER CANVAS LOCATIONS GLACIER, MT

YELLOWSTONE, MT

MOUNT RUSHMORE, SD

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 ACADIA, ME

 ZION, UT

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 GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TN

GRAND CANYON, AZ LAKE POWELL– GRAND STAIRCASE, UT MOAB, UT

Nine Transformational Escapes

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Inspired by the African safari experience, our immersive outdoor accommodations embrace their natural surroundings while featuring indoor luxuries. Uniquely bridging the gap between travel and the outdoors, it is our intention to allow everyone to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. We believe that nature is the best architect, access to the outdoors is not a privilege but a right, and unplugging to recharge is essential for our health and well-being. Under Canvas began in 2012 with a camp in West Yellowstone dedicated to connecting

guests to the outdoors and to each other through experiences in nature. It has since grown to nine luxury glamping locations and customized pop-up glamping experiences and has become a leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality. New to the Under

Canvas portfolio for the 2021 season is our first camp in coastal New England, Under Canvas Acadia; and Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, which closes out Utah’s famed Grand Circle Tour of national parks. And there’s more to come!

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A Mindful Approach 

Connection with nature makes us healthier, happier ambassadors of the environment. This manifests in the design choices we make and the experiences we curate. Here are some of the ways we uphold our mission.

Additionally, low-level lighting is used throughout our camps, mitigating light pollution and amplifying the night sky. These choices, and others, allow our camps to use significantly less water and energy than a hotel of similar size.

THOUGHTFUL INNOVATION Pioneering the outdoor hospitality space, we employ enhancements across our camps that elevate the guest experience—through thoughtful adventure and culinary programming and a design aesthetic that reflects the surrounding natural environment.

LAND CONSERVATION Under Canvas camps are designed to minimize disturbance to the landscape and maximize open space. Land donations, adaptive use, and partnerships with local conservation organizations are also part of our commitment.

UNPLUG & RECHARGE Wi-Fi is intentionally not offered to our guests so they can disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.

IN GOOD COMPANY We partner with brands who share the same care for our planet, including plant-based EO️ bath products made in a zero-waste facility, West Elm furnishings that support sustainable initiatives, and lululemon, which has committed to 100% renewable electricity at its owned and operated facilities by the end of this year.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS

Design features at camp include pull-chain showers, faucets that automatically shut off, low-flow toilets, and a towel reuse program.

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By staying at Under Canvas, you become part of our mission to inspire connections with extraordinary places, people, and the planet by enhancing access to the outdoors.

SOCIAL (MEDIA) SCENE

Trip Pics A selection of our favorite posts shared by Under Canvas guests. Share yours on Instagram (@undercanvasofficial) or Facebook (UnderCanvas).

@meageanelawler, Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains - Some starry night time magic. #OutsideTogether

@desertbarbi, Under Canvas Grand Canyon - Welcome to the lobby, your glamping adventure awaits you!

@lord_ek_, Under Canvas Moab - Our future’s so bright.

@maysieee, Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains - Sunset state of mind in the Smokies.

@sargentkayla_, Under Canvas Zion I give this view a 10 out of TEN(t).

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a.m. LAKE POWELL – Take advantage of the cool morning by watching the sunrise over sandstone formations that date from the Jurassic period.

LIFE CONNECTED

a.m. ZION – Celebrate a new day with a cappuccino from the camp barista.

ormer Under Canvas Guest Experience Supervisor (at Yellowstone and Moab) and current Zion Assistant General Manager Kayla Aimesbury doesn’t mind that guests won’t remember her name. “But they will remember the moments and magic I help make,” she says. “My job is creating an exciting and memorable trip for someone, whatever that means to them.” Last year she helped a couple whose honeymoon to Iceland was canceled because of COVID-19. “They came to our Yellowstone

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camp instead; one of their nights we mowed a patch of grass for them by the Madison River and helped curate a catered dinner. They had a beautiful and romantic evening—I believe our resident moose made an appearance as well!” she says. “Any time we can go above and beyond, we do.” She also likes seeing guests enjoy the simple pleasures that come with glamping. “At our camps we say you ‘disconnect to reconnect.’ Here you’re with family and friends and close to wildlife and national parks—this centers you in a way that a hotel with a TV is not going to.”

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Making Magic at Under Canvas

a.m. GLACIER – A late-morning ride through the woods puts you in an outdoor frame of mind.

LIFE CONNECTED

a.m. GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS – Hit the trail for adventure.

p.m. ACADIA – Time to get ready for a sunset cruise.

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MOAB – Relive the day over dinner, grilling out with friends at one of the camp’s barbecues.

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p.m. GRAND CANYON– Gather ’round the fire pit to roast s’mores and play one of our many outdoor games.

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THE NEIGHBORS

Meet the Locals Don’t miss the native wildlife that live in each of our spectacular landscapes. By Dana Sullivan

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The national parks near our camps are protected because they’re home to stunning landscapes, and also because of the unique wildlife that call these landscapes home.  YELLOWSTONE  Bison Thanks to conservation efforts, these giant mammals number some 3,500 in Yellowstone National Park, enough to make them easy to find as you travel through the area. SPOT ’EM: Foraging in the Lamar Valley in Northern Yellowstone or the Hayden Valley in Central Yellowstone.

 MOUNT RUSHMORE  Yellow-Bellied Marmot These rotund rodents have a yellow belly and chest, and a white patch that covers their nose and creates an “eyebrow.” SPOT ’EM: Along the Presidential Trail, where they munch on grasses, broadleaved plants, and seeds.

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 MOAB  Desert Bighorn Sheep The regal bighorns wear dramatic, thick, and curled horns (both males and females have them), eat cactus and grasses, and, like camels, can go three days without water. SPOT ’EM: Look carefully for nimble bighorns moving along rocky cliffs, feeding where the terrain looks impassable.

 GLACIER  Bald Eagle Majestic bald eagles are unmistakable thanks to their white head and massive wingspan (up to 8 feet). SPOT ’EM: In trees near wetlands, lakes, and spawning springs (in springtime). 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 13

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Fireflies The park is home to one of a few species of firefly known to synchronize its flash patterns, lighting up the night between mid-May and mid-June. Check the park’s website for exact dates. SPOT ’EM: The fireflies live throughout the park, but the Elkmont viewing area offers the best seats in the house.

 LAKE POWELLGRAND STAIRCASE Dinosaurs (not in the flesh, of course!) Many paleontologists believe Grand Staircase has the world’s highest concentration of dinosaur fossils. SPOT ’EM: Literally walk in the (fossilized) footprints of dinosaurs at the Twenty Mile Dinosaur Trackway.

 GRAND CANYON  Ringtail Cat Arizona’s state animal is the sleek, nimble ringtail cat that looks like a cross between a raccoon, a fox, and a housecat. However, it’s not actually a cat, but rather a member of the raccoon family. SPOT ’EM: Ringtail cats are nocturnal. They hunt along canyon walls, slopes, and ridges in desert scrub or near water sources.

 ZION  Mule Deer Male mule deer have elegant antlers. By fall, when breeding season begins, the antlers serve as a weapon used to fight for mating rights. SPOT ’EM: At dawn or dusk, when the deer usually graze along the rivers, such as the Virgin River at the bottom of Zion Canyon.

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Loons Sometimes mistaken for ducks, loons are more closely related to penguins. Their calls—a wailing laugh or mournful oo-AH-ho—are distinct though. SPOT ’EM: Heavier than most water birds, loons prefer larger bodies of water like Jordan Pond so they have room to take flight.

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A Walk in the Park Our curated list of easy day hikes in adjacent national parks LAKE POWELLof walking the promises spectacular ACADIA views and geographiceffort splendor. GRAND STAIRCASE Cadillac Mountain, 2 miles and 1,150 vertiBy Dana Sullivan Devils Garden North Ridge cal feet up the moun-

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1 mi. There’s no better introduction to hiking the arid, trailless slickrock landscape typical of Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument than Devils Garden, a 1-square-mile collection of sandstone hoodoos, arches, and mushroom rocks formed over the last 166 million years by erosion and weathering. None of the trails here are marked, and that’s part of what makes its hiking so interesting. Bonus points for packing a picnic—a picnic area here has tables, fire pits, and elevated grills.

4 mi. round-trip At 1,529-feet in elevation, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point in the park and on the U.S.’s eastern seaboard. You can drive to the top (where there’s a half-mile paved pathway loop), but the

tain’s North Ridge trail is worth it for the views along the way—Eagle Lake, Dorr Mountain, and Bar Harbor.

Bar Harbor, Acadia

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EXPLORE

Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante

MOAB Delicate Arch

ZION The Narrows

3 mi. round-trip Delicate Arch is a bucket-list sight. How close you get will depend on your group’s hiking chops. Walk the entire length of the Delicate Arch Trail (mostly uphill on the way to the arch) and you’ll be rewarded with a close-up view of the arch, and pass a wall of ancient Ute Indian petroglyphs.

3-4+ mi. round-trip Zion is known for its magnificent slot canyons, and on the Narrows Trail, you’ll walk through one in the ankleor knee-deep water of the gently flowing Virgin River. That’s right: The trail is a river. You can hike as far in as you have the stamina for—most people cover 3 or 4 miles of the trail. Just heed

the warnings when high water closes the trail.

5 mi. round-trip Start at the Old Faithful Inn, in front of the Old Faithful Geyser and situated within 2 square miles of a quarter of all the geysers in the world. From Old Faithful, take the paved path toward Castle Geyser (0.2 miles). From there, take the boardwalk across the Firehole River to the Sawmill Geyser. To complete the hike, follow the north trail to Grand Geyser, Beauty Pool, Oblong Geyser, and Giant Geyser before the trail junctions again with the Upper Geyser Trail.

MOUNT RUSHMORE Presidential Trail

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0.6 mi. round-trip The paved trail is hilly (you’ll have to climb some stairs), but it’s short enough that even the youngest hikers should have no trouble

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YELLOWSTONE Upper Geyser Basin Trail

Old Faithful, Yellowstone

Grotto Falls, Great Smoky Mountains

traversing the 0.6-mile loop. The prize? A clear view of the sculpted faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt carved into Mount Rushmore.

GLACIER Grinnell Lake 3 mi. round-trip Catch the ferries across Swiftcurrent and Josephine Lakes with Glacier Park Boat Company. Once you hop off, you’ll hike around 1.3 miles up to the turquoise waters of Grinnell Lake, filled with meltwater from the Grinnell Glacier above. Bonus: It’s all downhill back to the ferry. Boat reservations made prior to visiting recommended.

the misting water or from plunging into the swimming hole created by the falls—you can either hike back to the trailhead or continue on up the trail that eventually hits the summit of 6,593-foothigh Mount Le Conte.

GRAND CANYON South Kaibab Trailhead 3 mi. round-trip From the South Rim, the Grand Canyon looks vast, but until you get down into it, you can’t grasp the scale of it. The Kaibab Trail will deliver. The steep but well-trod

path drops 1,110 feet in 1.5 miles to your turnaround point at Cedar Ridge, where you’ll find toilet facilities, space to spread out for a snack, and an awestruck understanding of the geological forces that formed the canyon. You will not find any water, though. Give yourself twice as much time to make the climb back up. If you’re lucky, you’ll pass the park’s mule train heading up or down the trail, delivering supplies and people to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS Grotto Falls 2.5 mi. round-trip On a hot day, park at the Trillium Gap Trail parking lot and hike to Grotto Falls. The trek comes with a unique payoff, the chance to cool down behind the cascade of Grotto Falls, the only waterfall in the park you can walk behind. Once you cool down—from Grinnell Lake, Glacier

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GRAND CIRCLE ROAD TRIP

Into the Wild Thanks to a new camp at Lake PowellGrand Staircase, you can road-trip through the Southwest’s most epic national parks and monuments via the Grand Circle. By Grant Davis

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Our 950-mile itinerary travels through the spectacular vistas, colors, and sunsets of the Southwest, including rock arches at Arches, hoodoos at Bryce, Zion’s slot canyons, rugged Grand Staircase-Escalante, and the awesomeness of the Grand Canyon. Along the way, the Colorado River snakes through the desert landscape. Spend nights at Under Canvas camps beneath some of the darkest star-filled skies in the country. Start the circle wherever is most convenient, and then take a week or more to explore the parks and all the natural wonders and adventures in and around our camps.

The GRAND CIRCLE

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK You can see the park’s rock formations from your tent at Under Canvas Moab. The iconic Delicate Arch is a mustsee, but so is Landscape Arch, the world’s longest rock span.

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Monument Valley

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Under Canvas Grand Canyon

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Marvel at the world’s highest concentration of hoodoos and see the country’s largest population of Utah prairie dogs. If you’re up for a challenge, hike the 8-mile Fairyland Loop.

LAKE POWELL-GRAND STAIRCASE

From the tents at our new camp you can see Lake Powell, soaring cliffs, buttes, towers, and other desert rock geology. Sites you don’t want to miss here are the Vermilion Cliffs, Horseshoe Bend, and Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase’s on-site Elephant Slot Canyon.

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Appreciate the scale of the sheer red cliffs formed by the Virgin River from the Canyon Overlook Trail along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.

BOULDER, UTAH/ HWY 12

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Stop for lunch at Hell’s Backbone Grill in Boulder, Utah, one of the Southwest’s most acclaimed restaurants, before hitting what is arguably the most scenic section of the 122mile All-American Road known as the “Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.” Here you’ll see landscapes from lush alpine forests to otherworldly limestone formations and sandstone containing fossilized dinosaur footprints.

GRAND CANYON More than 6,000 feet deep and up to 18 miles wide, the canyon is truly grand. From the South Rim side, you can drop down into it from several trailheads, going from the piñon and juniper forest on the rim to other, ancient worlds of rock—stepping further back in geologic time with every foot you descend.

MONUMENT VALLEY From Flagstaff, a charming, historic, and kitschy college-railroad-Route 66 town, it’s several hours to the Navajo Nation’s Monument Valley (Tse’Bii’Ndzisgaii in Navajo). The sandstone towers and formations here are as stunning in person as they look in the dozens of Western movies filmed in the valley.

S T Nighttime at Under Canvas brings out a sight few of us see anymore: the Milky Way and a sky bursting with billions of stars. The dark skies at our camps are the perfect spots to learn the art of stargazing. BY JAS O N DA L E Y

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W P R O E Moab

S TA R P O W E R

STARGAZING-GRADE BINOCULARS Binoculars are rated first by magnification and then by the size of their objective lens, the big one at the end. The bigger the lens, the brighter and crisper the view of the stars. A pair of 7x50 binoculars, like Nikon’s Action Extreme 7x50 ATBs, will work well for most star-spotting. Skygazers with steadier hands or a tripod can get away with 10x or 12x binoculars, like the Skygenius 10x50 Binoculars.

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You don’t need a telescope to practice astronomy. Beginners can start with the naked eye: ID-ing the constellations and brightest stars. But when you can see billions of them like you can at our Grand Canyon and Moab camps—Grand Canyon and Arches National Parks are both certified Dark Sky Parks—you need help. Enter the Star Walk 2 smartphone app. Hold your phone up to the sky and it will point out 200,000 stars, asteroids, galaxies, and even satellites. Begin with the Milky Way, then move to locate a couple of familiar constellations— Ursa Major, home to the Big Dipper asterism, is a good start—then try and locate them in real life. Once you know where the big stars and galaxies are, you’ll be able to follow more complex star charts to find the really interesting stuff. As you pick up the lay of the sky, it’s time to step up to a pair of binoculars (see below). Armed with these, you should be able to tap your star chart to help you zero in on the Andromeda Galaxy, Jupiter’s moons, the Pleiades, or the M13 star cluster. Also look for colors; stars can be red, orange, white, yellow, and blue. In the constellation Orion you can see the red supergiant Betelgeuse (the hunter’s right shoulder) and the blazing blue supergiant Rigel (his left foot). Red stars are the coolest and blue the hottest; Rigel is hotter than the sun and about 47,000 times more luminous.

WHAT TO LOOK UP FOR IN 2021  TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE + SUPERMOON MAY 26 Visible in much of the U.S., with the Intermountain West able to see totality (at around 5 a.m.).  VENUS-MARS CONJUNCTION JULY 12 Look for these two planets in the western sky just after sunset. (Venus is the brighter one, on the right.)  PERSEID METEOR SHOWER AUG. 11-12 This year is particularly good for the Perseids because of an earlysetting crescent moon. Expect up to 60 shooting stars per hour.

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TAKE IT

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From our camps, you’ll find a natural world begging to be explored. Pick an adventure and get started.

TA K E I T O U T S I D E

Adventure Option:

Hiking in Arches & Canyonlands Moab is best known for its stunning red rock scenery, stone arches, and vast deserts. As impressive as these look from a distance, they’re even more awe-inspiring when you’re hiking on, in, under, or around them. Head into Arches and Canyonlands National Parks near Moab with a hiking guide on a custom itinerary based on your interests. Go for specific objectives like Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, or Grand View Point, or opt for a hike that highlights photography, archaeology, or even paleontology.

Sunset Hummer Tour This Hummer safari departs each evening before sunset and within minutes of departure you’ll be scaling one of Moab’s red rock fins on your way to an area known as Hell’s Revenge. Weave in and out of rock canyons and climb steep sandstone hills. While on the trip, your guides will share the geology of the area, along with the history of the Canyonlands region. Midway through, you’ll ascend to the summit of a captivating overlook, where you’ll relax and enjoy hors d’oeuvres while the desert sun paints the evening sky.

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Mount Rushmore

Yellowstone:

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Private Driving Tour Enjoy VIP status as you explore the country’s first national park and surrounding areas on a private guided tour. Tours are fully customizable, catering to your interests. See wildlife in the Hayden and Lamar Valleys, take in the views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and marvel at the wonder of the park’s variety of geothermal features.

Explore the Black Hills This is a journey that celebrates the three most popular destinations in the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. Experience the sites, view wildlife, learn history, and hear stories from professional guides who have decades of experience to share. Cyclists of all levels enjoy the Mickelson Rail Trail. In its entirety, the trail is more than 100 miles long, but it’s broken into 15 segments, each of which has its own sights and personality.

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Adventure Option: Scenic or Whitewater Rafting Put on your PFD (personal flotation device) and hop in a raft for a wild or mild adventure on the Gallatin River. If you’re feeling wild, there’s a section of the river called the “Mad Mile” that features almost continuous Class IV (out of V) rapids. More interested in taking in the sights and sounds of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem? This river, where parts of the movie A River Runs Through It were filmed, has some mild sections as well.

Adventure Option: Guided Kayak or SUP Tour Spend the day exploring the largest lake in the Black Hills, Pactola Lake, by kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) with an experienced guide. Jumping and diving off rocks and swimming are encouraged.

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TA K E I T O U T S I D E

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Acadia

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Hiking and Biking The Zion area contains some of the planet’s most spectacular scenery, yet the vast majority of its three million annual visitors will never experience the park beyond a few feet of the road. Take the trail less traveled and hike to places that most visitors to southern Utah see only in photographs, including stunning panoramas and breathtaking overlooks that have remained untouched and unchanged for millions of years. The bike-friendly Pa’rus Trail winds alongside the Virgin River.

Sunset Cruise Join Captain Linda Greenlaw—who was featured in Sebastian Junger’s best-selling book The Perfect Storm (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio played her in the movie version)—for a sunset cruise on the waters around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Learn about local history and folklore while enjoying a unique perspective of the craggy coastline. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll spot eagles, seals, or porpoise before toasting the end of another amazing day in Down East Maine.

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Canyoneering Canyoneering is a multisport activity during which a group of people work together to hike, climb, swim, squeeze, rappel, support, laugh, cry, and listen, all in an amazing natural setting. Half-day trips will take place in dry canyons and full-day trips will be in wet canyons. Don’t worry about the location; your guides know some pretty amazing places.

Lobstering Think of this as Lobster 101. Captain Linda Greenlaw is known for being the only female swordfish boat captain in the eastern U.S., but for these two hours, she and her crew will demonstrate commercial lobster fishing while teaching you about lobster biology, fishing regulations, bait, and gear. Be prepared to get your feet wet! 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 29

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Great Smoky Mountains: Guided Hiking Our guides have walked thousands of miles through the Smokies and will lead you to some of the most magical places in the mountains. On the way you’ll learn about both the natural and human history of the Smokies, including bits of Cherokee lore and maybe an Appalachian tall tale.

Adventure Option:

Lake Powell-Grand Staircase Escalante: Horseshoe Bend River Rafting Starting from the base of the imposing Glen Canyon Dam, this relaxed river trip on the Colorado includes a stop at a beach (where you take a short hike to see a petroglyph panel) before you float into and around Horseshoe Bend, possibly the most famous stretch of river in the world. You’ll end at historic Lees Ferry, the start of the Grand Canyon.

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Vermilion Cliff UTV Tours Experience wide-open wilderness and the excitement of off-roading while exploring the beautiful, expansive Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in a utility terrain vehicle (UTV). Maybe you’ll even see an endangered California condor; the region is an ideal habitat for North America’s largest flying bird.

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Whitewater or Scenic Rafting The National Outdoor Center has been synonymous with whitewater rafting and kayaking for generations. Its Pigeon River outpost nearby offers scenic and whitewater rafting in the Upper Pigeon Gorge (Class II-IV rapids such as Lost Guide and Accelerator) and on the Lower Pigeon (flat water).

Grand Canyon

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Glacier:

Jeep Tour Venture off-road, down historic stagecoach trails through the Kaibab National Forest in search of elk, deer, and turkey. Eventually you’ll arrive at one of the world’s most magnificent vistas—sunset at the Grand Canyon. Your guide will take you to viewpoints along the canyon’s rim while describing geologic formations, inner canyon trails, and the Colorado River.

Rafting the Flathead River This scenic float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River isn’t just a feast for your eyes. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a gourmet riverside dinner (buffalo burgers are one option). On the water, an experienced guide will share the history of Native Americans who have lived in this area for millennia as you savor views of the tall peaks of Glacier National Park. This trip is a great opportunity for the whole family or a group of friends to enjoy the river and the variety of scenic landscapes—it’s a favorite for all ages.

Adventure Option: Guided Hiking With its two billion years of exposed geologic history, the Grand Canyon is a place where hiking can be as science-y as it is scenic. Or maybe you’re more interested in biology than geology and want to see some of the park’s diverse flora and fauna? Get exactly what you want on a Grand Canyon hike by heading out with a guide on an adventure completely customized to your interests, schedule, and activity level.

Adventure Option: Fly-Fishing Can you come to Montana and not go fly-fishing? Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, our seasoned guides will help you land a fish, maybe even a Westslope cutthroat trout, a species native to the Glacier area and considered one of the prettiest, hardest-fighting cutthroats around. 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 31

OUR CAMPS

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DISCONNECT TO

RECONNECT From the desert Southwest to Maine’s Mount Desert Island, choose from nine camps (and counting), all situated in extraordinary places. From red rock cliffs to forested mountains, Under Canvas has destinations to match your idea of getting back to nature.

OUR CAMPS

Under Canvas Acadia Surry, Maine Open May 13 – October 11, 2021

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The first national park established east of the Mississippi, Acadia is the crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast and home to woodlands, glacier-scoured peaks, and rocky beaches as well as to an array of wildlife,

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including moose, bears, and whales. New in 2021, Under Canvas Acadia is immersed in Maine’s lush coastline, making for the ultimate New England getaway. Just steps from the beach, the camp offers guests private decks, access to the waterfront

lawn, and coastal experiences like lobster bakes and night sky astronomy. On 100 forested, waterfront acres, the camp is 35 minutes from adventures in Acadia National Park, its famed Cadillac Mountain, and colorful, historic coastal towns.

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Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:    

Lobstering Sunset Cruises Astronomy Cruises Hike Cadillac Mountain

Book an adventure with the Guest Experience Coordinator at camp, or plan ahead and bundle your stay and adventures with an Adventure Package curated by our team. Learn more at undercanvas.com/packages.

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Under Canvas Lake Powell– Grand Staircase 

Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a cornerstone of adventure, an ideal spot to discover the splendor of the American Southwest. Our newest Utah location sits perched on the Canyon Rim Plateau with sweeping views right outside your

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tent. Camp features 220 acres of desert landscape, including an on-site slot canyon (Elephant Canyon), and is only a 10-minute drive to Lone Rock Beach, ensuring you’re never far from the next adventure. The Lake Powell-Grand Staircase-Escalante

National Monument region is bigger than the state of Delaware and home to scenic vistas, land- and waterbased activities, and natural wonders. Spend days here exploring spectacular sights like Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and the Vermilion Cliffs.

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Big Water, Utah Open April 1 – October 31, 2021

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WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT LAKE POWELL–GRAND STAIRCASE Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  UTV Tours  Whitewater Rafting  Float Trips

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Virgin, Utah Open March 11 – November 8, 2021

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Under Canvas Zion is an extraordinary experience as breathtaking as the park itself. With multimillion-dollar upgrades unveiled in 2021, guests can now enjoy private en suite bathrooms across all accommodations, new leisure spaces reimagined to feature West Elm furnishings, outdoor games, and an expanded patio showcasing sensational views of the red rock canyon. Under

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wide-open desert skies and minutes from incredible trails and adventures, this is the place to be in southern Utah. Nearby Zion National Park offers 229 square miles of vibrant color, unbeatable adventure, and pure escape. You don’t want to miss these must-sees in the area: the Narrows, Angels Landing, the Great White Throne, Mount Carmel Highway, the Emerald Pools Trail, and Kolob Canyons.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: THE NOMADIC PEOPLE; DREAMTOWN CO.; STEPHANIE C. RUSSO

Under Canvas Zion

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WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT ZION Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:     

Canyoneering Guided Hiking Mountain Biking Kayaking/SUP Tours Rock Climbing

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Under Canvas Glacier 

Known as the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park in Montana sits at the top of the world. Its vast wilderness covers more than 1,500 square miles and offers a grab bag of

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outdoor activities, including cycling, fly-fishing, rafting, paddleboarding, and hiking along 700 miles of trails. Our camp here is one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 25 Resorts in the U.S. – Midwest & West.” New this season,

Under Canvas Glacier has an expanded patio and outdoor recreation area with fire pits and games. Located just 7 miles from the park, this camp puts you on the doorstep of a Rocky Mountain adventure.

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Coram, Montana Open June 10 – September 13, 2021

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WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT GLACIER Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  Fly-Fishing  Whitewater Rafting  Going-to-the-Sun Road

“Just what I wanted— the experience of camping without the hassle. Wish I could have stayed longer as I had the best night sleep ever. Great location to enter Glacier National Park in minutes!” —D. CARTER 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 41

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Under Canvas Grand Canyon 

Located on 160 acres of piñon and juniper forest, Under Canvas Grand Canyon is one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 25 Resorts in the U.S. – Midwest & West.” Just 25 minutes away from the South

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Rim entrance, our upscale camp is the perfect retreat after a day of exploring; new for the 2021 season is an outdoor bar and expanded patio space providing full beverage service. The Grand Canyon, one of the

world’s natural wonders, is famous for its scenic views and vistas that reveal eons of geological history. This is your opportunity to discover the diversity of life and extraordinary grandeur of Grand Canyon National Park.

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Valle, Arizona Open April 15 – October 25, 2021

“From start to finish, our trip was nothing short of amazing. The property is gorgeous, and the staff members are the best. It was one of our most memorable experiences as a family.” — K A R E N P.

WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT GRAND CANYON Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  Guided Hiking  Jeep Safaris  Private Driving Tours

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Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains 

There’s a good reason that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most visited national park. Its 500,000-plus acres include stunning waterfalls, wooded trails, wildflowers, and wildlife. The area is just as beautiful

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in the spring and summertime as it is in the fall, when its trees pop with a spectacular display of colors. A Condé Nast Traveler “Top 20 Resort in the U.S. – South,” Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains offers an unparalleled outdoor experience.

Spend mornings sipping on our barista’s cappuccinos and afternoons exploring Tennessee’s ancient mountains and misty blue vistas. It’s no wonder people from all over the world are drawn here to explore and enjoy this region time and again.

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee Open April 1 – November 29, 2021

OUR CAMPS

WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  Guided Hiking  Private Driving Tours  Whitewater Rafting

“My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday at Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains! It was a great place to unplug and disconnect. Will definitely be checking out other locations nationwide!” —MAGGIE L. 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 45

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Under Canvas Moab Moab, Utah Open March 4 – October 25, 2021

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Under Canvas Moab has caught the eyes of travel experts. It has been named one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels (in the world!) for 2021, and also honored as a “Top Resort in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler.

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Blending into its dramatic surroundings, camp is a place to practice your sun salutations and enjoy s’mores around the fire in a spectacular outdoor setting. Moab is a gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, two of

the most appealing and iconic destinations in the American Southwest. With amazing red rock formations and long stretches of the Colorado River, this area beckons mountain bikers, hikers, campers, and river runners.

“My granddaughters gave our stay ‘Best Trip Ever’ status! The tents were so comfortable, and they loved having their own. ... Everyone had a truly relaxing and enjoyable stay.” — L AU R I E

WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT MOAB Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:

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 Canyoneering  Hummer Safaris  Sunset Jet Boat Tours

 Whitewater Rafting  Guided Hiking

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Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Keystone, South Dakota Open May 6 – September 27, 2021

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The Black Hills of South Dakota are a world unto themselves; it’s not difficult to imagine the days when miners flocked here seeking their fortunes in gold. Also here is Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sometimes called the

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“Shrine of Democracy.” Recently named a “Best Resort in the World” and one of the “Top 10 Resorts in the United States” by Condé Nast Traveler, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is tucked among ponderosa pines and common juniper

and has direct views of the famous granite sculpture. Featuring a top-to-bottom redesign of its lobby, lounge, and dining area with West Elm furnishings, our camp has all the comforts of an upscale resort, but under the stars.

WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT MOUNT RUSHMORE Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  Guided Hiking  Kayaking/SUP Tours  Private Driving Tours  Mountain Biking  Crazy Horse Memorial

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OUR CAMPS

Under Canvas Yellowstone 

Established in 1872, Yellowstone is the world’s first national park. Known for its geothermal features including hot springs and geysers, plus an abundance of wildlife

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and waterfalls, Yellowstone is a bucket-list destination for outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With its picturesque landscape and family-friendly Madison River Suite, named for the snowmelt-fed river

that flows through the property, Under Canvas Yellowstone is an ideal spot for one-of-a-kind adventures. Fifteen minutes from Yellowstone’s west entrance, our camp—recognized by Condé

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West Yellowstone, Montana Open May 20 – September 6, 2021

“This is an exceptional place to use as a launchpad for a Yellowstone experience. We traveled with two young kids and found it to be simple, comfortable, and the right amount of convenience. The view is unbeatable, and the staff was pitch-perfect. We’re hooked.” —PETER G.

Nast Traveler as a “Top 25 Resort in the U.S. – Midwest & West”—boasts incredible views, an event space dedicated to kids programming, and a full-service coffee bar and quick-service burger bar at the adjacent Bar N Ranch. Adventure starts right outside your tent, when you can tear yourself away from its cozy pellet stove.

WHAT WE ♥ ABOUT YELLOWSTONE Our favorite local tours and go-to adventures:  Private Driving Tours  Fly-Fishing

 Whitewater Rafting  Old Faithful Geyser

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CHOOSE YOUR

ADVENTURE

Moab

Custom Adventure Packages Experience the great outdoors and make the most of your time in the national parks near our camps with our custom vacation getaways. Under Canvas Adventure Concierges create curated glamping packages for multi-night stays at any of our camps. Packages include handpicked

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adventures, glamping accommodations, luxury amenities, a knowledgeable on-site Guest Experience Coordinator to help you during your stay, and customized local itineraries. From kayaking to whitewater rafting, canyoneering, lobstering, driving tours, UTV tours, a guided photo safari with a local expert, and more, we’ve got you

covered! Get more details at undercanvas.com/packages to bundle the “best of” adventures with your next glamping getaway. Adventure Packages include the expertise of an Adventure Concierge, all lodging, an on-site Guest Experience Coordinator, your choice of adventures, and all taxes and fees.

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Adventures available as part of an Adventure Package or booked by your Guest Experience Coordinator (at camp) based on availability. ACADIA

MOUNT RUSHMORE

ZION

 L obstering  Sunset Cruises  Astronomy Cruises

 Guided Hiking  Kayaking/SUP Tours  Private Driving Tours  Mountain Biking

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GLACIER  F ly-Fishing  Whitewater Rafting

anyoneering C Guided Hiking Mountain Biking Kayaking/SUP Tours Rock Climbing

YELLOWSTONE  P rivate Driving Tours  Fly-Fishing  Whitewater Rafting

GRAND CANYON

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 Guided Hiking  Jeep Safaris  Private Driving Tours

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS  Guided Hiking  Private Driving Tours  Whitewater Rafting

LAKE POWELLGRAND STAIRCASE  U TV Tours  Whitewater Rafting  Float Trips

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Canyoneering Hummer Safaris Sunset Jet Boat Tours Whitewater Rafting Guided Hiking

Best Friends Welcome When you book at undercanvas.com you can pamper your furry family members with our Pendleton Pooch add-on. This includes a Pendleton dog bed in your tent, a dog-friendly map of local trails (many national parks do not allow dogs; we’ve sleuthed out other options), a Pendleton dog toy, dog treats, and a Pendleton dog bandana. Take the dog toy, treats, and bandana home with you, along with memories of Under Canvas.

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Grand Canyon

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SPECIAL EVENTS

MAKE IT

EXTRAORDINARY Turn your gathering into an experience your guests will never forget.

Mount Rushmore

SPECIAL EVENTS

Moab

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Events take on new meaning when you build them from the ground up, literally. When you have a say in every detail, from the exact location and size of the accommodations to the decorations, there’s a special sense of achievement that reflects the character of the creator ... you. Under Canvas Events provides forhire accommodations and event tents for weddings, parties, festivals, corporate events, film shoots, conferences, temporary housing, trade shows, and more. With our events staff and your imagination, we can meld your personal style with our custom-crafted, safari-inspired luxury tents to create glamorous accommodations and magnificent event spaces anywhere across North America.

Weddings We love weddings! In fact, we’ll build your entire wedding weekend complex from scratch. Need a spacious tent (or two) for

the bride and her entourage to get ready? Or how about a handful of indoor/ outdoor lounges for cocktail hour, with multiple tents conjoined to accommodate the full reception dinner and dancing? We have it covered. Let our events team bring your wedding glampout vision to life with a host of themed activities, customized lighting and décor, and a full complement of gourmet catering from start to finish. Your wedding day will be the envy of all who attend.

Corporate Events At a corporate event hosted by Under Canvas, you can expect the immediate camaraderie among fellow glampers to translate into more productive discussions and collaborations over the course of a multiday retreat. Or add a sense of wonder to an existing event with a dinner, presentation, or lounge held in an Under Canvas tent. Choose from our existing camps in 2021 | UNDER CANVAS | 57

Montana, Maine, Utah, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Arizona. Under Canvas also has access to gorgeous properties in New York, Georgia, California, and Washington. Of course, we can build a pop-up camp for glamping just about any place you choose with private, comfortable accommodations for everyone.

Group Retreats Looking to create a once-in-a-lifetime yoga retreat, family reunion, or corporate event? Take up residence in one of our established base camps, or customize your accommodations to fit one of our partner venues. We can even set up a glamping camp on your own property. Once the location is set, we can work with you to create a memorable itinerary for large or small groups. For more information, visit undercanvas.com/events. 58 | UNDER CANVAS | 2021

@CITYGIRLGONEMOM; BAILEY MADE; WEST ELM (RIGHT)

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GUESTBOOK

Brody Schaffer @bossbabybrody

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Brody Schaffer is not your typical 5-year-old. “He danced when he was sitting down, and once he could stand, that was it,” says his mom, Danielle Lucia Schaffer, a podcast host, writer, and blogger at citygirlgonemom.com. Last summer, Brody’s moves hit the road, to four Under Canvas camps—Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Moab—that his family linked with one epic road trip. We chatted with Brody about his most memorable moments.

Which Under Canvas camp was your favorite? Yellowstone—we had such a big house [the two-tent Madison River Suite]—and I got to sleep with Mommy and Daddy and I painted trees and rainbows and stuff. I danced outside our house [tent]. We saw lots of big animals, like bison and moose.

What do you love more— spotting a moose in nature or eating s’mores? S’mores! I had lots of them at camp. ... Mom and Dad made my s’mores at our fire. My brothers and sister made their own. And hot chocolate. I had lots of hot chocolate.

I like dancing outside better than inside because of nature. Nature is super cool because of animals and trees. We didn’t pack any of my costumes for this trip because it was a hiking trip but my hiking shoes had pink sequins on them. I love sequins—it’s my favorite color. ... We also went swimming. We jumped into Lake Powell and had a boat, but didn’t camp there. I want to go back and stay in a tent there; it’s cool dinosaurs lived there. Our heart-to-heart with Brody serves as a reminder of the importance of hitting pause and getting outside to enjoy nature. As he dances through life, we can’t wait for him to bring his moves to Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase in 2021. 56 | UNDER CANVAS | 2021

COURTESY OF DANIELLE LUCIA SCHAFFER

Why do you like being outside?

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