What is a yurt
Skylight in Tumalo yurt photo copyright K SweeneyA campground yurt is a tent with a wooden structure, locking door and skylight. They are similar to the yurts used by "nomads in the Steppes of Central Asia". (See Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yurt for a full history.) The yurts at the Oregon State Parks also have a bunk bed, a futon couch that folds down, a kitchen table with chairs, electricity and a small heater. Many of the Oregon State Parks have yurts and having a chance to peer inside before reserving one might give you a clue about whether or not you would like to make a reservation. If you have spent many nights in a tent, being able to stretch out without a rock for a pillow or mid-ribcage backrest might be a delightful change. It's also nice not to wind up with everyone and their dogs in a pile on one side of the tent when you wake up in the morning. (The ground looked flat when you got there, didn't it?!) Ever wonder whether the midnight foray down to the water just outside your tent was made by a deer or a bear? Well, in a yurt it doesn't really matter. Deer, bear, whatever; at least they're not in your tent with you or bumping into your tent stakes.
Lots of reasons why yurt renting is better than putting up a tent. I don't mind sleeping on the ground. It's the bear that really clinches it for me!
Just a thought if glamourous camping is 'glamping' shouldn't yurt renting be 'yenting'?
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