The yurt, to a Mongolian nomad, is a lightweight but sturdy and easily movable shelter that resists wind and adds instant shade to treeless terrain. For the U.S. traveler, yurt lodging is “glamping,” ...

Yurt camping is the perfect balance between traditional tent camping and a cozy, rustic cabin stay, offering a unique way to connect with the great outdoors. If you’re curious about what yurt camping ...

Funny, I didn’t feel like looting and pillaging. Maybe it was the refrigerator. I mean, yeah. It was nearly 90 degrees. The air was uncomfortably thick and sticky — reminiscent of a locker room shower ...

Stacy Savona recalled it was a typical winter night on the Oregon coast. Winds were gusting and the rain was coming down, but she remained high and dry in her yurt at William M. Tugman State Park near ...

The lack of snow on the ground has not deterred area adventurers who want to spend a night in the mountains using the local yurt system. Dana Olson, the director of Idaho State University’s Outdoor ...

Need a step up from the tent to ensure a good night’s sleep and a day of wide-eyed play the next day? Give yurt camping a shot. Satisfying everyone from diehard outdoorspeople to high-maintenance ...

Having a private bathroom was quite the luxury when yurt camping in Arlington. We’ve camped at a bazillion places in Washington, Idaho and Oregon, but this was the first time we had our own commode.

If you're not an outdoorsy sort of person, the act of preparing for camping can seem daunting. With complicated tent setups and no fire-building skills to speak of, it may seem that you're better off ...

When I add up the number of nights I’ve slept in tents in my lifetime, it is well over a thousand days. My gear shed has no less than a dozen tents, and each one has its own purpose. Some are ...

I’ve slept in some quirky places over the years: on a houseboat, in a treehouse, and once in an airport chair (don’t recommend). So, when the chance came to try yurt camping in Fort Dodge, Iowa, I ...