In the West, the nostalgia and appeal of park lodges like those created in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks runs deep in the American psyche. Here again, we see the influence of those impressive early designs. For the owner, the lodge signifies a gathering place where people enjoy themselves. Intersecting gable roofs, dark-stained logs, green trim and a large impressive entry all prepare you for that experience inside.

(Photo by Cindy Teipner & Jonathan Stoke)