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Sep 14, 2021 07:14:29   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
UTMike wrote:
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the location of the yurts that the Utah state parks have for rent near Dead Horse Point, she was sold. There is an extended wait time because there are very few yurts to rent.

Why do this? These yurts are in the middle of a dark sky area. At night there is no intrusive light. The stars usually are crystal clear. Our visit, however, was in the middle of the smoke. The Milky Way was large and overhead, but not as sharp as usual.

There is no water and your bring your own bedding. The rest rooms, with running water and flush toilets, were a short walk away.

The true test - she wants to go back.
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the loca... (show quote)


looks like a wonderful place to camp out in...who got the top bunk?

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Sep 14, 2021 07:32:52   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
I hope you got some night sky images, Mike. I'm putting that on my bucket list!!

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Sep 14, 2021 07:38:10   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
UTMike wrote:
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the location of the yurts that the Utah state parks have for rent near Dead Horse Point, she was sold. There is an extended wait time because there are very few yurts to rent.

Why do this? These yurts are in the middle of a dark sky area. At night there is no intrusive light. The stars usually are crystal clear. Our visit, however, was in the middle of the smoke. The Milky Way was large and overhead, but not as sharp as usual.

There is no water and your bring your own bedding. The rest rooms, with running water and flush toilets, were a short walk away.

The true test - she wants to go back.
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the loca... (show quote)

A lot nicer than the Yurts I have seen in NatGeo
Fantastic Images!!! Mike

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Sep 14, 2021 07:42:53   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Interesting. I am not a camper but my wife likes it, so we own a 20-footer that has a bathroom, kitchen, and running water. I’m trying to understand how the yurt would be better.

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Sep 14, 2021 07:44:09   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Thanks for sharing this series, Mike. I’m betting that the Google people are wondering why there are so many “yurt” searches today.😊

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Sep 14, 2021 08:52:16   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Looks like a great way to spend the night. I don't think I could talk my better 1/2 into that in a month of Sundays.

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Sep 14, 2021 09:38:58   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Great recommendation for a trip to get close to nature with lovely accommodations. Are there any bears out there?

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Sep 14, 2021 09:45:25   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
What a neat accommodation. Your photos show it off well and it sounds like you'll be having more stays at the Yurt. Looking forward to the star shots.

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Sep 14, 2021 09:47:54   #
James Van Ells
 
Wonderful Mike, I'm sure you can't wait for the next visit.

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Sep 14, 2021 09:54:59   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
What a great, isolated get-away! The views are beautiful. How is the weather this time of year. Was it comfortable.

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Sep 14, 2021 10:04:02   #
gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast
 
Some of our Oregon parks have deluxe yurts with a bathroom and shower. We stay in those.

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Sep 14, 2021 10:30:22   #
Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom
 
Great set Mike - the Yurt looks amazing!!

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Sep 14, 2021 10:33:47   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Looks like a nice place to stay. Nice images as well.

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Sep 14, 2021 10:54:47   #
nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah
 
In my own state--and I didn't know anything about these. We'll have to see if we can make a reservation.

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Sep 14, 2021 11:41:00   #
JustJill Loc: Iowa
 
UTMike wrote:
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the location of the yurts that the Utah state parks have for rent near Dead Horse Point, she was sold. There is an extended wait time because there are very few yurts to rent.

Why do this? These yurts are in the middle of a dark sky area. At night there is no intrusive light. The stars usually are crystal clear. Our visit, however, was in the middle of the smoke. The Milky Way was large and overhead, but not as sharp as usual.

There is no water and your bring your own bedding. The rest rooms, with running water and flush toilets, were a short walk away.

The true test - she wants to go back.
My wife is not a camper, but when she saw the loca... (show quote)


Looks like it might be fun for a few days. How close are the neighbors? There is a new resort here in Iowa. Stay in a grain bin.

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