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What is Glamping?

Why You Need to Try Glamping in Colorado?

If you want to escape the city for a few days to see the beautiful Rocky Mountains, but don’t find the idea of sleeping on the forest ground appealing or convenient, a glamping trip might be the answer. Glamping is the hottest new travel experience that people are clamoring for all over the country.

What if amenities you’ve come to expect in a hotel room could be found in the great outdoors? This idea took off nearly two decades ago, and has since grown into a bucket list item for many people around the world, and it’s no wonder why!

Take a look at some of the reasons glamping makes for the perfect vacation.

A luxurious tented bedroom setup with a large bed, side tables, seating area, and a separate photo-worthy canopy corner inside a glamping tent.

It's Easy to Start Glamping

While getting into camping can be pretty daunting with all the equipment and outdoor skills you need, glamping is highly accessible to anyone. Our guests often ask what they need to pack to prepare for their glamping trip to Arapaho Valley Ranch, and our response is “your food, your drinks, your weather appropriate clothes, and your smiles.” We take care of the rest.

While different glamping sites vary in what they offer, each of our sites offers a Queen bed, "disco beds", a deck with chairs, a camp kitchen, stoves, grill, and a fire pit.

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Being Outdoors is Good for You!

Spending time out in nature has many health benefits - both physical and mental. Going glamping opens up opportunities for physical activities like hiking, biking, and swimming. It also enables you to breathe cleaner air and destress from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Vitamin D you receive from the sun can even increase your immunity to certain diseases.

We at Arapaho Valley Ranch offer a cozy glamping experience because we want more people to be able to experience the beautiful nature of the Rocky Mountains. You can have all of the health benefits of the great outdoors without any of the mental and physical stress that comes with planning a camping trip.

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Glamping Makes for an Excellent Family Vacation

When you spend time as a family in the great outdoors, memories are made. Depending on the area, you’ll be able to go hiking, fishing, paddleboarding, and do all sorts of excellent outdoor activities. Here at Arapaho Valley Ranch, all of these are options for you and your family to experience. We’re even located next to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park!

When you go glamping, it’s easy to be flexible with your group size. Four to six people, depending on the tent you choose can sleep in one of our glamping tents. Each tent comes with a queen bed and the "disco beds."

For larger family gatherings, you can easily reserve Miner’s Camp, a shaded section of our property with several glamping tents.

All in all, glamping is exceptionally fun and offers a wholesome experience for everyone. It’s easy to do, it makes being in nature easier than camping, and it makes for a unique and memorable family vacation. This is why you need to try glamping in Colorado! Take a look at our glamping tents here in Arapaho Valley Ranch if it sounds fun.

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