2024 Reading the West Awards, Longlist, Nonfiction (MPIBA)
Striking photos and personal, experiential stories lure park rookies and obsessives alike to the rustic charm of America's National Park lodges.
"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
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
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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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