Pick Up Trash in California and You Can Get Free Spa Treatments

How would you like to get pampered at a spa for free?

Sounds amazing right? All you have to do is pick up trash. Yup, it's that easy. There is a hotel near Yosemite National Park that is going to trade you spa treatments for picking up trash. The Rush Creek Lodge and Spa is half a mile from the Yosemite National Park Highway 120 west entrance. 

It's part of the Yosemite Facelift project, which started 20 years ago and is hosted by the Yosemite Climbing Association. The cleanup this year is scheduled for September 20th through the 24th. 

For those participating in the clean up, the Rush Creek Spa "has created an exclusive 'thank you' experience for lodge guests participating in Facelift. After contributing to the clean up effort, you'll receive a complimentary magnesium foot soak at the Spa's luxurious outdoor lounge, with access to the Spa's Yosemite-inspired amenities."

If you want to participate in the cleanup and experience Yosemite National Park, register before September 11th to ensure a gate pass and participate in the Facelift. You can register through the Yosemite Climbing Association. The Rush Creek Lodge & Spa also offers a 10% discount on your room from September 4th through October 5th with their Yosemite End of Summer discount.

According to the Rush Creek Lodge website, you can participate in person or virtually in your neighborhood, but you also need to pre-register. Facelift locations for the rest of 2023 include Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Nation Park, Mammoth Lakes, South Lake Tahoe, Red River Gorge, Kentucky, and Oakland.