Family Vacationist: Make a night of it: 12 family-friendly hotels and resorts with stellar noctourism experiences
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Budget Savvy Bride: Gorgeous California Wedding Venues that Prioritize Sustainability, Wellness, and Community
Enjoy the beauty of Yosemite National Park while being pampered at Rush Creek Lodge. This contemporary mountain lodge is on a 20-acre wooded hillside outside the park’s west entrance. Say “I do” among the towering redwoods and take wedding photos to cherish forever of popping champagne with the iconic valley backdrop.
The New York Times: Brides Are Trading Boozy Parties for Luxury Wellness Retreats
By Ivy Manners, March 30, 2024
The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.
Teeona Breon, 28, picked Rush Creek Lodge & Spa in Groveland, Calif., to celebrate her bachelorette party in July 2022 with her five bridesmaids. She was drawn to both the look of the lodge and the access to nearby Yosemite National Park.
“I’m not one to gravitate toward the bachelorette drinking and party scene because I like to prioritize my mental and physical well-being, so it was the perfect setting to allow me to indulge in that,” said Ms. Breon, a landscaping and design plant technician based in State College, Pa.
During the four-day trip, she and her bridesmaids spent time hiking and “taking in nature, while also finding moments for serenity and rejuvenation.”
Wellness-focused parties have become more than the typical pre-wedding spa day. Many brides are now looking to take longer trips to spa resorts, often near outdoor destinations.
