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Category: Reviews & Press

Condé Nast Traveler: The 27 Best National Parks in the US for Camping, Stargazing, and Wildlife

Andrea Lawrence on June 9, 2025

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Rush Creek Lodge and Spa, which is located just minutes from the park’s west entrance, is another luxury option with standard rooms, suites, and villas.

HUFFPOST: 14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Andrea Lawrence on May 31, 2025

Rush Creek Guest Lodge and Pool Area (Kim Carroll)

Beautiful views and exciting activities aren’t just for the parks. These accommodations also have their own charms.

Family Vacationist: Make a night of it: 12 family-friendly hotels and resorts with stellar noctourism experiences

Andrea Lawrence on May 26, 2025

Sunset at Rush Creek Lodge

Look to the stars and experience the world after dark at these family-friendly hotels and resorts.

Travel + Leisure: You Can Experience Yosemite National Park’s Firefall Without Entering the Reservation Lottery — Here’s How

Andrea Lawrence on January 7, 2025

Rush Creek Lodge View from Balcony

For a few weeks every February, Yosemite National Park experiences a phenomenon that creates the illusion of a waterfall of flames. Dubbed the firefall, it takes place on the park’s eastern side at El Capitan when the sunlight reflects through the famed Horsetail Waterfall. And now, it got easier to experience.

Time Out: Experience Yosemite’s Firefall with the Firefall Express and skip the reservations

Andrea Lawrence on December 19, 2024

Yosemite Firefall

In mid to late February, something really special happens in Yosemite: the Firefall phenomenon. This is when the setting sun’s light hits the trickling waterfall named Horsetail Fall on the face of El Capitan in a particular way that makes it look like it’s on fire. It’s a cool effect that draws crowds to the parts of the park where it’s visible.

Condé Nast Traveler: Top 10 Resorts in Northern California

Andrea Lawrence on October 1, 2024

Hillside Villas (Kim Carroll)

Rush Creek Lodge ranks top 10 in Northern California’s Readers’ Choice Awards.

Thrillist: How to Get a Free Spa Treatment for Picking up Trash in Yosemite

Andrea Lawrence on August 19, 2024

Rush Creek Spa Outdoor Lounge Granite Waterfall Hot Tub (Kim Carroll)

Rush Creek Lodge is bringing back their “Trade Trash for Spa Treatments” campaign for a fourth year, from September 25-29.

‘Trade Trash for Spa Treatments’ Wins Poppy Award for Sustainability

Teri Evergreen on July 12, 2024

Yosemite Regional Poppy Award Winners

Visit California recently recognized Rush Creek’s ‘Trade Trash for Spa Treatments’ program with a Poppy Award for excellence in ‘Destination Stewardship & Sustainable Travel’  

You’ll be happy to hear that the program continues this September with Yosemite Facelift and our local Groveland Facelift cleanup events.

Scary Mommy: Best Kid-Friendly Places To Travel On The West Coast This Winter

Andrea Lawrence on June 27, 2024

Valley View Winter (Tyler Glass)

For those families who don’t really “do” camping, especially when it’s nippy, Yosemite has a host of resorts like Rush Creek Lodge which boasts a kid-friendly vibe…

L.A. Family Travel: Rush Creek Lodge and Spa

Andrea Lawrence on May 18, 2024

Rush Creek Lodge Tree Ring Aerial (Kim Carroll)

My oldest son and I visited Rush Creek Lodge & Spa in Yosemite in late March for his birthday. He was turning 14! As an avid adventurer, mountain biker, and budding photographer, this trip was the ultimate birthday present.

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