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June is National Camping Month, and you're down to the final weekend to either plan that trip you've been putting off all month—or use these picks as your excuse not to. Whether you’re outdoorsy by nature or more of a homebody, these movies, books, and documentaries will give you a newfound appreciation for mother nature.
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Campfire Classics: The Best Camping Movies
These movies capture the essence of camping: Sleeping under the stars, telling stories around a campfire, and experiencing the freedom (and fear) of being out in the woods.
A Walk in the Woods
Two old friends attempt to hike 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail despite having no business doing so. Robert Redford plays author Bill Bryson alongside Nick Nolte as his longtime companion Katz. Their complete lack of preparation makes for one of the most entertaining camping movies ever made.
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Check In: Hotel ZOSO | Palm Springs, CA
In the heart of downtown Palm Springs, Hotel ZOSO is a laid-back desert escape that knows how to throw a party. At Spirit Animal, the immersive on-site dining and entertainment venue, you can expect drag shows, cabaret, comedy, and more. Rooms and suites offer private balconies or patios, many with pool and mountain views. Plus, the Adonis Bodywork Spa offers massages and facials designed to restore and recharge. See more.
Miles From Home: The Greatest Outdoor Adventure Books
These books follow people who left ordinary life behind for the wilderness and were forever changed.
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
After her marriage falls apart and her mother dies, Cheryl Strayed embarks on a solo journey along the Pacific Crest Trail with no prior experience. It’s the definitive book about what the wilderness can do to a person who desperately needs it.
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Check In: The Atlas Hotel | Boston, MA
At the edge of Harvard Business School in Allston, The Atlas Hotel is Boston's award-winning lifestyle hotel for the culturally curious. Rooms and suites feature warm textures, natural light, and thoughtful design built for comfort and focus, with select suites offering private terraces. Ama at The Atlas serves globally inspired, Nepali-rooted cuisine while Foxglove Terrace tops it off with rooftop cocktails and city views. See more.
The Wildest Documentaries We Could Find
From bear country in Alaska to deep in the Siberian Taiga, these documentaries follow people who take being outdoors to the absolute limit.
Grizzly Man
For 13 summers, Timothy Treadwell lived among wild grizzly bears in Alaska, convinced he had a special connection with them. Werner Herzog built this documentary from Treadwell's own footage, shot before one of the bears killed him. The ultimate cautionary tale about man versus nature.
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Check In: Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU | Tempe, AZ
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU brings bold architecture, southwestern design, and a desert-modern vibe to the heart of downtown. This 330-room retreat features sleek interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame city and mountain views. With four on-site dining concepts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, 36,000 square feet of flexible event space, and year-round sunshine, Omni Tempe is just steps from campus but miles from ordinary. See more.
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