Jenny Lake, WY
Best of the High Country
Best of the High Country - Travel 2007
Big Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana, is a great base for a summer vacation. Just a 30-minute drive from Glacier National Park, the area offers every outdoor adventure imaginable.

 
 Remède Spa, Aspen, CO

Best Mountain Spa

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Remède Spa, Aspen, CO
Immerse yourself in luxury at the Remède Spa, located in Aspen’s St. Regis Resort. In addition to exquisite facials, massages and body treatments, the spa’s list of amenities includes oxygen and relaxation lounges and a confluence room with warm and cold waterfalls. Pure indulgence amidst the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. stregisaspen.com.

Readers’ Picks 
The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Vail Valley, CO The Avanyu Spa relaxes and rejuvenates. cordillera.rockresorts.com; Mii Amo, a Destination Spa at Enchantment, Sedona, AZ Inspired by the ancient dwellings of the surrounding Boynton Canyon. miiamo.com; The Spa at Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie, WA Try a eucalyptus steam or soak in the therapeutic pools. salishlodge.com.

Editors’ Picks
Body Sage, The Rusty Parrot Lodge, Jackson, WY; Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ; El Monte Sagrado, Taos, NM; Amangani Spa, Amangani, Jackson, WY

Lake Area

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Jenny Lake
Grand Teton National Park, WY Formed by melting glaciers, this pristine mountain lake is in the heart of the park at the base of Teewinot Mountain. Grab some info at the visitor center, then take the 6.6-mile hike around the lake or opt for a boat ride to the other side. Stay in an elegant cabin at the historic Jenny Lake Lodge. gtlc.com.

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Lake Tahoe, NV/CA; Lake Dillon, CO; Priest Lake, ID; Grand Lake, CO; Crater Lake, OR; Hanging Lake, CO

Family Vacation

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Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming/Montana This quintessential family vacation spot is as grand as ever. Marvel at the geysers and hot springs, as well as bountiful wildlife and geological wonders. With lodging, camping and dining throughout the park, summer is the time to discover—or rediscover—this amazing national treasure. nps.gov/yell.

Readers’ Picks
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Snowbird, UT; Banff, Alberta, Canada; Snowmass, CO; Shasta Lake, CA

Train Trip

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Grand Luxe Rail Journeys
National Parks of the West Forget the hassles of driving and see the national parks in true luxury—by train. Take in the glorious American landscape as you ride in comfort in a restored vintage Pullman car. This seven-day trip includes fine dining and tours of four national parks and a national monument. americanorientexpress.com.  
Readers’ Picks
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, CO; The Royal Canadian Pacific, British Columbia, Canada

Mesa Verde National Park, CO
Historic Site

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Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde, CO Explore more than 4,000 ancient sites and learn about the Pueblo people who lived here for more than 700 years in this fascinating national park. Located in southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde is the country’s largest archaeological preserve. Stay at the Far View Lodge and enjoy Native American-inspired cuisine. nps.gov/meve.

Readers’ Picks
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, MT; Crazy Horse National Memorial, SD