Lodging and Activity Reservations and Information dealing in and around Americas National Parks.
 
If you are still anxious to get room in Yosemite over Christmas the good news is that there is still availability at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Yosemite View Lodge. The Ahwahnee is host to the annual Bracebridge Dinner — a Christmas Pageant replete with finery, food and comedy. Nearby Yosemite View Lodge offers comfortable accommodations for you and your whole party.Â
Log on for more information and to make reservations http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemite.htm
 
Not ready for cold weather? There are a plethora of fall vacation options at warm weather locales. If you’re longing for a few more weeks of sunshine your best bet is in the southwestern U.S. There are many national parks across this region that will cure your hankering for prolonged fun in the sun.
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Check out hiking favorites Grand Canyon, Grand Staircase/Escalante, Lake Havasu, Lake Mead and Lake Powell for boating fun, and for amazing sight seeing you will love Monument Valley, Zion National Park, and Mesa Verde.Â
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For information on these parks and to make reservations log onto www.nationalparkreservations.com today!
 
National parks in the U.S. see more than 270 million visitors a year. National parks are a perennially popular vacation destination for families, outdoor adventurers and travelers in search of natural beauty. The fact is that you’ll often have a better experience if you visit in spring or fall, when most parks are less crowded.Â
Each national park has a wide range of lodging options both within the park and outside it, ranging from rustic cabins to budget motels and upscale hotels. To explore you lodging options and make reservations log onto www.nationalparkreservations.com and click on the park of your choice. Making reservations through us is as simple as filling out a form and submitting it. A National Park Reservations agent books your chosen room and makes sure you get the best rates available.Â
You can also call toll free 1-866-875-8456 and talk to an agent personally if you have any questions or would like more information on national park lodging options.
 
Hotels in and around Yosemite have specials year round that provide the perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway. No time is better than right now to take your sweetie or family to Yosemite for the weekend and enjoy some cozy comfort in the stunning surroundings Yosemite National Park.Â
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Right now the Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge has special lower rates and fun seasonal events that include Halloween Children’s Workshops & Activities, Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest, “Make your own†Ghost Costume, and Tenaya Trick-or-Treating.Â
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Yosemite View Lodge has a wonderfut Fall Photography Package (September to November) that comes with: a roll of film, photo processing, photo guide to Yosemite, and discounted photographer’s workshop by the Yosemite Outfitters and Guides.Â
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The Wawona Hotel offers a great location just 4 miles from Yosemite’s south entrance. From here you’ll enjoy a relaxed autumn weekend as the Wawona offers the gracious charm of a bygone era.Â
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Hotels in and around Yosemite have specials year round that provide the perfect opportunity for a weekend getaway. No time is better than right now to take your sweetie or family to Yosemite for the weekend and enjoy some cozy comfort in stunning surroundings.Â
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Right now the Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge has special lower rates and fun seasonal events that include Halloween Children’s Workshops & Activities, Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest, “Make your own†Ghost Costume, and Tenaya Trick-or-Treating.Â
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Yosemite View Lodge has a wonderfut Fall Photography Package (September to November) that comes with: a roll of film, photo processing, photo guide to Yosemite, and discounted photographer’s workshop by the Yosemite Outfitters and Guides.Â
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The Wawona Hotel offers a great location just 4 miles from Yosemite’s south entrance. From here you’ll enjoy a relaxed autumn weekend as the Wawona offers the gracious charm of a bygone era.
Come online and check out the many options for a fall weekend getway!
 
Take a look at our National Park Reservations site. Many of the updates are completed. The new additions make finding and booking your national park reservations easier than ever. Specifically we’re added the new “pets okay” section to most of our lodging pages to help you identifiy pet friendly options quickly. Also on Yosmite Lodging we have seperated the vacation homes and condos to get you exactly what you are looking for faster. You will also find that we are able to book your reservations for 2008 now; giving you a jump start on next years vacation.Â
To find out more about what awaits you at the Countries national parks log onto www.nationalparkreservations.com and reserve your perfect vacation lodging today.
 
by Astrid Sieger
Yesterday Going-to-the Sun Road was open for the last day this year. Accordingly we took a drive up the spectacular 52 mile, paved two-lane highway the connects west and east glacier national park. The day was cloudy so not terrific for picture taking but amazing for the views.
Once at the top we parked the car at the visitors center and hiked the Hidden Lake Trail. It was glorious to hike along the trail, past multiple glaciers, outstretching prairie, and grazing mountain goats. At the top of the trail is a lookout point with stunning views of Hidden Lake. The view of the sapphire waters full of trout define this mountain lake that is as refreshing after the 1.5 mile hike as the bottle of cold water that I brought to my lips.Â
After photo ops and discussions about nature we turned around and headed back down the trail. The mountain goats were now lying in groups watching hikers descend back down the trail as clouds grew a bit darker with the impending setting sun and the end of another marvelous season at Glacier National Park.
 
Good news for the Montana, cooler weather is helping control the wildfires that have torn through here and the western part of the country. In Northwest Montana fire bosses have decided to lower fire restrictions across the region early next week, largely because of a significant change in weather and fire behavior. We should be similar good news in other parts of the West as well.
Although fire restrictions have been lowered travelers should be aware that continued smoky conditions in many areas are evidence that the 2007 fire season isn’t finished. Be aware of fires and fire restrictions in your area and areas to which you are traveling, particularly wooded areas such as are found at national parks across the country.
Get out there and enjoy the rest of the summer!
In the fall season you should keep in mind that planning your vacation for next summer best starts now. Once you have decided where to go making reservations as soon as possible is the best way to ensure the hotel, motel, bed and breakfast or tent cabin to your needs and liking.Â
National Parks are busy no matter where you go in the summer. National Park Reservations is now booking 2008 reservations. For all our properties in and around all national parks. Call today to make your dream national park vacation come true!
I got to work this morning and realized that we have done a lot of new things for the National Park Reservations site — and there’s more to come!Â
So far we’ve added over 40 new properties at various national parks across the country, updated all our activities that are available at the parks and gotten more informational articles to assist you, the traveler, in making the best decisions based on the most information possible! Â
Just a sneak peek as to what’s coming up, we’re working on making your reservations process even easier by creating pages exclusively dedicated to lodging options that permit pets! This will save you time and energy is selecting the national park lodging option that is best for your needs and comfort when traveling with your furry companion.Â
Check out our site at www.nationalparkreservations.com for easy browsing and make your national park reservations today!
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National parks across the country offer wonderful opportunities for making a very special holiday tradition. Nothing exemplify’s this better than the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park.
The Ahwahnee Hotel is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America. Apart from it’s majestic archeticture, luxurious decor and perfect park location The Ahwahnee offers several holiday extravaganzas that will be sure to become a family tradition for years to come.Â
You may choose a weekend at the Vintner’s Holiday’s. You’ll be able to savor the bounty of top vineyards as prominent winemakers showcase their vintages during Yosemite wine tasting and food events at the beautiful Ahwahnee.
Or you and your family might enjoy the fun and feasting at a Bracebridge Dinner. The Bracebridge Dinner transforms The Ahwahnee into a 17th century English manor for a feast of food, song and mirth.
Yearning for a special New Year’s Celebration? Take your pick of two or three-night packages with lodging at either The Ahwahnee or Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Packages include lodging for two, two tickets to The Ahwahnee New Year’s Gala, a portrait sitting, two keepsake glasses and a split of wine.
Go online to http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemite_ahwahnee.htm for more information and to make holiday reservations today!