Help find an August travel spot for two "outdoorsy", "nature-loving" friends?

Question

I have a friend who is in her mid 50's (20 yrs older than me) whom I respect very much and whose company I enjoy. I would like to take her on a trip to thank, her for the many things she has done to make my life better. Important factors:

Trip must be in mid August, roughly 5 nights

She is an "outdoorsy" type who loves nature and animals

She loves to take leisurely nature walks but health limitations will not permit intense physical hikes.

Prefer a location in the upper midwest, northwest, or canada.

Has already been to upper Michigan and through Minnesota.

We will fly from Detroit.

We will rent a car and stay in hotel(s).

Do you have a suggestion? Please share!

Answer 1

Hello!

Why don't you go to Europe, Croatia? you'll have the best time, especially since you say that she loves nature and animals! visite www.slunjcica.hr and see their offers. Although it's better to send an e-mail, they give you all the info, offers and photos.

Answer 2

Glacier National Park

Yellowstone National Park/Grand Teton National Park

Google them and you will see pictures

Stay at the lodges within the park....they are old and grand!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The national parks all have trails and sights for all levels of ability. Yellowstone would be lovely at that time and you would probably still be seeing baby animals. You can either camp or they have hotels there. I'm not sure the other parks have hotels in them, but they probably have some just outside.

From Moab, Utah you would have access to Arches, Canyonlands, and Goblin Valley to see some awesome cool rock formations.

And of course here in Star Valley, Wyoming is a tourist hotspot at that time of year because of Targee, Grey's River, Palisades, Cottonwood Lake, ect. We even have a pack of wolves behind our house most of the time.

Answer 5

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