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, California
- Crater Lake Lodge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
- Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, California
- El Tovar, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Lake McDonald lodge, Glacier National Park, Montana
- Lake Quinault Lodge, Olympic National Park, Washington
- The Oasis, Death Valley NP, California
- Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
- Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
- Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, Utah
