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At National Park Reservations we have many features that will assist you in finding the national park vacation that is just right for you. Apart from a large selection of lodging properties in over a dozen national parks across the country we also provide original information articles, this blog that encourages feedback from our visitors, fun facts on each park page and a monthly spotlight.

This month our spotlight focuses attention on Lake Powell in southern Utah. Lake Powell has something to offer any visitor to this scenic and awe-inspiring area. Here you will information on general Lake Powell information, Lake Powell lodging, including Houseboats, Lake Powell weather and Lake Powell activities.

Check out our Monthly Spotlight at www.nationalparkreservations.com/featuredpark.htm. Call us toll free at 1-866-875-8456 to make reservations.

Sequoia National Park is a four season’s feast that ranges from colorful wildflowers in the spring to summer greens, fall foliage for leaf peeping and winter snows. But the main attraction is the Sequoia forests and groves. Many groves of the remarkable giant sequoia are found scattered along the moist, west-facing slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, between elevations of 5,000 and 7,000 feet. The scale and grandeur of these reddish giants is quite stunning, and the park has many easy foot trails that wind through the woody groves leading to quiet undisturbed places, ideal to contemplate the ambience of the forest.

The Giant Sequoia Forest is one of the most popular attractions in the park.  On the ascent to the forest there are several great viewpoints over the continuation of Middle Fork Canyon far below. The scenery changes gradually from bushes to small oak trees, to forests of fir, pine and cedar, and finally sequoias; at first these are scattered and relatively small, although still of distinctive color and much larger than the neighboring trees, but quite suddenly the giants are all around, towering above everything else. This is the Giant Forest, centerpiece of Sequoia National Park - an area also including Moro Rock, a granite dome that affords one of the best views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Yosemite National Park sees it’s highest visitation mid-June through August. The park offers a wealth of attractions and activities throughout the year, and there are plenty of hotels offering value, and comfort for your convenience.

At National Park Reservations we recommend you make your Yosemite Reservations as early as a year in advance. However if you decide in June to take a Yosemite vacation in August we hope you will call us as reservations do get cancelled and we may be able to find you a reservation at even the most popular Yosemite hotels.

For fast reservations log on at http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemite.htm or for friendly assistance call us toll free at 1-866-875-8456.

Kalaloch Lodge on Olympic National Parks wild coast is the perfect fall vacation getaway lodge. The lodge is perched high on a bluff just steps from the beach. At Kalaloch Lodge choose from an array of comfortable accommodations including cozy cabins, guest rooms in secluded Seacrest Building, or spacious suites in the Main Lodge.  

Imagine walking down the beach on a romantic afternoon wearing a cozy sweater, Capri pants and carrying your sandals in one hand while holding the hand of your sweetheart in the other. This is a pleasant fall day at Olympic National Park.

In the evening you will enjoy dinner at the comfortable Kalaloch Lodge Restaurant. You will enjoy stunning ocean views and a delicious meal while sipping champagne and watching the sunset. (The restaurant is also open daily for breakfast and lunch).

For reservations at Kalaloch Lodge call National Park Reservations toll free 1-866-875-8456 today.

Big Bend National Park encompasses over 800,000 acres of breathtaking desert landscape including the Chisos Mountains. The Chisos Mountains are the only complete Mountain Range within a National Park in the United States. Dramatic contrasts in climate, scenery, and plant and animal life, make exploring this area of Big Bend National Park an awe-inspiring experience.

Chisos Mountains Lodge is the only lodging in the park. The lodge offers park accessiblity as well as comfortable accommodations, friendly Texas hospitality and sweeping southwestern vistas.

Here you’ll be able to enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the Chisos Mountains while relaxing on the patio of a stone cottage, or take a hike in the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert and marvel at the rugged, remote beauty.

Log on to National Park Reservations to make your easy online Chisos Mountian Lodge reservations today at http://nationalparkreservations.com/bigbend_chisos.htm or call us toll free at 1-866-875-8456 to friendly live service.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this Independence Day head out to the great outdoors! Grand Teton National Park and nearby Yellowstone have many local sights and activities to make any weekend fun but especially over the 4th of July.

In Jackson, WY you’ll find the July 4th Jackson Hole Rodeo and music then fireworks at dark. At Thermopolis, WY July 4th kicks off with Hot Springs State Park Fireworks Festival. Enjoy this festival with food and music for the whole family with fireworks at dusk.

Jackson, WY is just miles from Grand Teton National Park, while West Yellowstone is about 3 hours drive from Jackson.

In addition to celebrations you’ll be able to see amazing sights, go hiking, biking or just enjoy a relaxing weekend in the Rocky Mountains.

For more information and to make your lodging reservations log onto www.nationalparkreservations.com or call us toll free 1-866-875-8456 today.

Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is one of the top 10 national parks in which to view fall foliage. This is the time of year that most visitors enjoy coming here for beautiful sights and fun activities.

Fall colors usually reach their peak in Virginia’s far western regions, where Shenanadoah is located, from the begining to the mid-end of October. The mountains see peak colors from October 15th through 25th.

These dates are approximate and are affected by the year’s rainfall and temperature. The colors make for stunning visual imput as well as wonderful photographs and great memories.

One of the best ways to see the foliage is on a bike trip along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, all paved. There are bike tours available or you can take your bike and head out on your own adventure!

National Park Reserations offers lodging a dozen properties both inside and outside the park. For more information and to make your fall reservations log onto: www.nationalparkreservations.com/shenandoah.htm or give us a call toll free at 1-866-875-8456 today.