When most people think of yurts what comes to mind are the fabric or canvas options that might feel a little less secure than your average camping tent. While the traditional yurt is made to be broken down, a wooden yurt offers the same spiritual round shape but on a … Read more
Are you looking for a tiny house for an off-grid location? Weather Port Shelter Systems of Colorado has updated the yurt for a year-round all-weather experience with their luxury yurts. Here is what they say: Our modern yurts combine the time-tested concept of a Mongolian “ger” (yurt) with the latest … Read more
If you ever needed a place to try out a variety of tiny living options, head up to Kennebunkport, Maine and the Sandy Pines Campground. The campground not only features Airstreams and traditional conestoga wagons, but also stargzing huts and A-frame “Hideway Huts”. Sandy Pines Campground has cottages, wagons and … Read more
I’ve always been a big fan of Yurts. I love the feeling of being in the round. There are many varieties out there and a new book has been released recently that I have gotten to review. It is called Building A Wood-Framed Panelized Yurt and is written by Marvin … Read more
It’s officially summer and now is the time to head off to our nation’s lakes, coastlines, mountains, and rivers. One way to get out and enjoy the weather is with a river rafting trip down some of the most beautiful waterways in the Sierras. In addition, these days of fun … Read more
Luxury and camping never used to go together, but with the increased interest and awareness of glamping (glamorous camping), the two terms are now not always mutually exclusive. The company Under Canvas has actually gone a few extra miles with the concept. They not only offer beautiful and comfortable tents … Read more