Description
“LODGE is a beautiful reminder to go somewhere rustic with spotty wifi once in a while.”―Barbara Corcoran, Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, Business Unusual Podcast Host, and Founder of The Corcoran Group
2024 Reading the West Awards, Longlist, Nonfiction (MPIBA)
“Luxurious full-page photo spreads capture the lodgings in all their grandeur and all their obsessive detail, allowing readers to bask in the spaces as if they had their own room key.”―Oprah Daily
Striking photos and personal, experiential stories lure park rookies and obsessives alike to the rustic charm of America’s National Park lodges.
Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout.
Lodges and national parks included:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, California
Crater Lake Lodge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, California
El Tovar, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Lake McDonald lodge, Glacier National Park, Montana
Lake Quinault Lodge, Olympic National Park, Washington
The Oasis, Death Valley NP, California
Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, Utah
More Accolades
“The lodges shown in these pages have lessons for everyone, from professional interior designers to someone who may want to bring some of the outdoors inside.”―Mountain Living
A Best Coffee Table Book to Add to Your Collection, Elle Décor
Interviewed in The New York Times, National Geographic, and Publishers Weekly
“A heartfelt homage to these hotels that were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, a golden era of parkitectural experimentation not to be repeated.”―Sunset Magazine
“A witty, savvy, and welcoming national parts pictorial, Lodge spotlights the beautiful harmony between dwellings and natural wonders.”―Foreword Reviews
“A fascinating look at their stories infused with hints of pop-culture history and a bit of wit throughout.”―Boston Magazine
“An intimate look into the lodges found in America’s national parks.”―Veranda
“No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way, with a smattering of pop culture history throughout.”―House Beautiful
“Not everyone has a river-stone hearth, wrought-iron ring chandelier or exposed beam ceiling, but cozy comes in all forms, as seen in Max Humphrey’s new book.”―The Oregonian
“Interior designer Max Humphrey brings the great outdoors in with his new coffee table book.”―Luxe Interiors + Design
“What a cool idea to go into these beautiful old lodges and get inspiration from how they look in 2022.”―Style by Emily Henderson
“A love letter to the history and design of our country’s beloved National Parks outposts.”―Domino
“Yosemite’s Ahwahnee and the Crater Lake Lodge are among the 10 gorgeous National Park Service lodges in this beautiful coffee table book by interior designer Max Humphrey.”―The Mercury News
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Molly Fox –
I love how this book explores the National Parks from a new angle. I’ve read through all the travel books and guides before but never really stopped to think much about the lodges themselves, and this book got me excited to plan my next Park trip. Any fan of architecture, interior design, and beautiful scenery needs this book for their collection.
Elizabeth –
A stunning book! I bought this as a gift for a friend but decided to buy myself one, too. It combines architecture, history, design, and travel into a simple, cute Wes Anderson-y package. I love having it out on my coffee table and find myself flipping through it constantly. Would highly recommend!
Donberry –
Last year I made it a goal to stay at every one of the iconic National Park lodges, starting with El Tovar. If only this book had been out already, I’d have known to order the El Tovar flapjacks for breakfast. We had a wonderful stay at the Grand Canyon and look forward to staying at all the other fantastic lodges in this book. The photos are beautiful and the descriptions enticing. If you enjoy parks, history, architecture, real travel, or armchair travel, I highly recommend Lodge.
Blanket –
I absolutely love this book! The price was great and it was shipped to me quickly and in excellent condition!
Judith Chamberlin –
For those of us interested in the human side of national parks, or architecture…this book is the perfect complement to the outdoors stuff. It turns out we had visited about half of the lodges profiled and look forward to seeing the rest. Pictures, not words. Beautiful book to peruse and sparks the travel lust.
Desiree –
All good
S. Snodgrass –
Terrific photo book that captures the essence of the park lodges!
Amazon Customer –
Beautiful book, cover to cover! Each page is a transportation to a magical, must visit place. Purchased for a coffee table piece, but it has been read over and over.
A and A –
Delightful. Beautiful photographs. Annotated just enough. Unpretentious. A mandatory coffee table book that should permanently reside at a cottage, cabin, or lake house in your life.
A. M. –
Lovely book I plan to use as Christmas decor but also the content is great!