Entrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Department of Interior said Friday.
11.09.2023 - 17:48 / matadornetwork.com / National Park
National park accommodations generally fall into a few basic categories: camping, glamping, inns or lodges, and hotels. Some national parks also come with a homier option: Airbnbs. Take Canyonlands National Park. Roughly 30 minutes outside of the well-loved desert town of Moab, Utah, Canyonlands is one national park that’s situated in close proximity to quite a few impressive Airbnbs. Sure, you could easily find a nice hotel near Canyonlands National Park, but why not pick the Canyonlands National Park Airbnb that best suits your style — from quintessential cabins, to private yurts, to large and luxurious rentals that can fit the whole family.
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The likelihood that you’re planning a trip to Canyonlands National Park with 16+ people is slim, but if you’re traveling with a big group, this six-bedroom (and 29-bed!) Airbnb is a no-brainer. Size aside, the vacation rental is perfectly outfitted for families or groups of all ages, with a wide variety of amenities ranging from fire pits with roasting sticks, a large hot tub, a barbecue, and both indoor and outdoor kitchens to a kid-friendly loft and games such as shuffleboard, ping pong, and air hockey. Situated on three acres next to Bears Ears National Monument, the Airbnb is roughly 20 miles from Canyonlands and a short drive to Arches National Park, as well. Ample parking is available on the property if you’re coming in multiple vehicles, as well as RV hookups.
Sixteen guests, six beds
Price: $974 per night
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This four-bedroom Airbnb is about as close to Canyonlands as it could be without actually being inside the park. Located right off US Route 191, a little south of Moab, the property provides tons of space to spread out — both indoors and outdoors. The fire pit, hot tub, and grill area with alfresco seating are definite highlights of the outdoor spaces while the entire interior is immaculate, from the fully equipped modern kitchen to the finely decorated bedrooms and three-and-a-half pristine bathrooms. With one king bed, two queen beds, and a bunk-style single and double bed combo in the fourth bedroom, sleeping configurations are easy to figure out no matter what kind of group you’re traveling with.
Ten guests, four bedrooms
Price: $685 per night
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This three-bedroom Airbnb minutes from downtown Moab has something for every type of national park traveler. Parents will appreciate the kid-friendly amenities, such as a high chair, crib, and pack-n-play, as well as entertainment
Entrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Department of Interior said Friday.
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