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Generally, when one hears the term "lodge", we envision large grandiose structures built of large timbers, encircling riverrock fireplaces, with long hallways leading to warm guest rooms. And for the most part, that is what you will encounter in most of the properties in our LODGE page. However, one person's classic interpretation of a LODGE might be different that anothers. Let us explain. Because Yellowstone is located in a wilderness area, and so much of the history surrounding its being built over the years was based on using native materials to build its lodging facilities, that natural inclination is to assume that everything called a LODGE is lodgepole pine in construction, that it has food and guest services on-site, and captures the romance of the late 1800s. Many of the region's more popular lodging establishments still do adhere to this classic definition, but in more recent years (1980s onward), even the newer-built structures have nothing to do with lodgepole construction, nor offer all-inclusive room, dining and activity packages, but utilize the romantic term 'LODGE' in their name. Even some of the region's nicer individual rental homes will tap the popularity of this term in its name, yet not be an actual full-service LODGE. Just as the term HOTEL can be loosely interpreted for what it engenders, so too are lodges as they relate to a style of lodging around the Park. Make sure as you visit the websites of these suppliers, you get a full sense of their mix of features, and whether they meet your specific needs.
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