Wander Camp Stories

4 National Monuments in Utah to Visit
Utah is home to four of our glamping locations. The southern part of this state stays warmer a little longer and luckily for tourists or visitors, holds four national monuments. If you are staying at one of our locations, or even in the area, be sure to check out these beautiful sights.

Looking for Some More Excitement? Pt. 1 Moab
Moab is one of our newest glamping locations at Wander Camp and is open later in the year than most of our other locations. We love Moab because there are so many trails and sites within the park. If you are looking for some other fun activities off camp, then this is the blog for you. The Moab Adventure Center is about a 11-minute drive and offers a variety of activities for any group. There are many other vendors you can book through as well. This article will cover seven attractions that provide friends and family with amazing experiences. These attractions include rafting, horseback riding, skydiving/paragliding, hot air balloons, ziplining, paddleboarding, and rock climbing.

The Ultimate Campfire Recipe Guide
Looking to make delicious meals for your next camping trip? Use these failsafe recipes to upgrade your average camping experience to the next level.

Perks of a National Parks Pass
You’re wanting to get away, but where to? There are 424 national parks in the United States, and probably one close to you! National parks are a great way to get out and see what nature has to offer. But what is the most efficient way to see all 424?

How to Travel Sustainably
Traveling sustainably is having the self-awareness to understand the impacts your actions are having on the economy, the environment, and host communities. As time has passed, coming generations have become more concerned about the welfare of our environment.

Wildlife Watching Tips
National Parks are full of amazing scenery and wildlife. People all around the world travel to our different Wander Camp locations to experience the thrill and beauty of what these national parks have to offer. We want to make sure you know how to watch and observe wildlife while you stay with us here at Wander Camp. Sage Scott, from Travel Awaits, gives us some good advice on this.

Olympic Peninsula Loop
Looking for a beautiful road-trip on the west coast? Olympic national park is the place to do it. Known for the largest glaciers in the lower 48 states and named a UNESCO world heritage site, it contains views that you won’t see or experience anywhere else in the world. What makes this park so unique is the combination of rugged coastline, temperate rainforest, and alpine peaks that contributes to such a unique and diverse ecosystem. The olympic peninsula loop is the perfect trail to follow that will allow you to experience all the diversity that Olympic park has to offer. If you want to add a bit of luxury into your trip, book a stay with Wander Camp so that you can stay right in Olympic park.

Glamping Trip Meals
Smores, granola bars, apple sauce, staples of your typical camping diet. Eating these can be fun, but after a while you want something more sustaining, especially when GLAMPING! Today we will be making a list of 10 glamping meals to enhance your experience in the woods!

Backpacking in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park has various trails taking avid hikers and backpackers along the beautiful landscape of the Olympic Peninsula. Here is a list of hikes, each with varying levels of difficulty, to help you prepare for your trip to the park!

Glacier Park Itinerary
“Wander here a whole summer, if you can. Thousands of God’s wild blessings will search you and soak you as if you were a sponge, and the big days will go uncounted.”
The words spoken by John Muir couldn’t be more true. Glacier National Park is truly a special place and deserves your time and appreciation.
As the 12th largest park in the nation, it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start.
Take a look at our itinerary to help you guide your experience in this majestic park!

Self-Care Vacation: National Parks Edition
Need a mental break from your busy life? Haven’t had a minute to yourself to think and do some self care? Take a trip to a national park! Spending time in nature has proven health benefits. It is proven to reduce anxiety and depression along with improving concentration. Besides, a little time away from your phone is always good for your brain!

Utah Mighty Five
Finding a vacation spot can be challenging. Whether it’s finding the right spot, or deciding which part of the world to visit, there are so many things to consider when choosing how to spend those precious vacation days we all look forward to.