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Lake Powell: Upper Antelope Canyon

Lake Powell has many hidden coves and private bays, but nestled in the red earth is the beautiful Antelope Canyon. This is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Rains in this region usually occur in spurts and the dry earth cannot absorb the moisture. This causes flash floods. As the flood waters make their way to the lower ground of Lake Powell, they find cracks and erode beautiful slot canyons like you see here. Antelope Canyon is a must see for visitors to Lake Powell.

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Book a Lake Powell houseboat vacation or perhaps a lavish stay at the Marriott Courtyard in Page, AZ. Lake Powell houseboat vacations are extremely popular and unique. Take off into the blue waters and find a secluded cove or choose a social group of houseboats on Lake Powell for a more festive vacation. The Marriott Courtyard is another great place to stay on your trip to Lake Powell. This hotel offers southwest elegance and the amenities go on and on.

Regardless of whether you choose a Lake Powell houseboat vacation or a luxurious stay at the Marriott Courtyard, make sure to check out Antelope Canyon. This amazing marvel of nature takes visitors to a whole new world just below the surface. Antelope Canyon will put the cherry on top of your Lake Powell vacation. Call National Park Reservations today to book your accommodations in Lake Powell.

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18.10.2011 Activities, Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, National Parks Comments Off

Shenandoah National Park: Skyline Drive

When you visit Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive is where it’s at. Nobody turns the seasonal page of Autumn better than Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Period. It’s famous for the gorgeous display of seasons change from a green lush summer to a crisp colorful fall which turns into the dormant silent winter. For many, the onset of winter brings feelings of lament for the summer days gone bye. The best way to close out a great summer is with a party and that is exactly what Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive does. The fall foliage party has begun and will continue through the next several weeks, depending on the nighttime temperatures. Book your stay at one of the Shenandoah hotels as soon as possible by calling National Park Reservations today.

Shenandoah National Park Autumn

Shenandoah National Park Autumn photo by mehul.antani on Flickr

Shenandoah National Park lodging inside Shenandoah Park  is most likely full at this time of the year, but ask your National Park Reservations agent about available Shenandoah hotels at either end of the gorgeous Skyline Drive. There are several Shenandoah hotels that should have availability. The more notice you have, the better. Don’t miss out on the biggest annual party to cross the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. Skyline Drive is a 105 miles scenic cruise and a great way to send summer off with a bang. It’s not too late to RSVP. Call National Park Reservations today.

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12.10.2011 Fall, National Parks, Shenandoah National Park 3 Comments

Olympic Park Hotels: Lake Crescent Lodge

When visiting Olympic National Park, many people want to experience variety. The Lake Crescent Lodge provides a fair amount of variety all in one Olympic Park hotel. The Lake Crescent Lodge offers Historic Lodge rooms, motel style room annexes and a variety of cottages. Just outside of these comfortable accommodations is the gorgeous Lake Crescent. This mysterious lake has no official depth, which is fun to think about when you are aboard a Lake Crescent tour. Fishing, boat tours, kayak tours, boat rentals and trails for hiking and mountain biking are all at your fingertips. Not only is there a whole bunch to do near the Lake Crescent Lodge, the location is central to a large part of the Olympic Peninsula.

The Lake Crescent Lodge is set in the northern area of the park away from most of the Olympic Park hotels. Nestled in the lush forests on the edge of Lake Crescent, this Olympic Park hotel will not disappoint even the most discerning visitors to Olympic National Park. Guests love the antique elegance of the lobby, great stone fireplace and the ambient sun porch with views of the lake and sunset. Many of the rooms enjoy lake views, as well. The Historic Lake Crescent Lodge Rooms have the best lake views available. Guests will feel like they are in a Olympic Park hotel of the past while they share a common bathroom between these five historic rooms. Marymere, Storm King and Pyramid Mountain rooms are each in a small annex with a mix of lake and forest views. Cottages come in one or two rooms with space for up to 6 or 7 people in the two-bedroom cottages and up to four in the one bedrooms. Both Singer Tavern and Roosevelt Cottages have a mix of lake and forest views as well. Roosevelt Cottages feature fireplaces.

Lake Crescent

Lake Crescent photo by Jan Tik on Flickr

The grounds of the Lake Crescent Lodge is like a playground on it’s own. The northern region of Olympic National Park that surrounds Lake Crescent Lodge is a recreational Mecca. A handful of trails meander through this area such as the Barnes Creek Trail that leads you to Marymere Falls or the Pyramid Mountain Trail. Another exciting trail is the Spruce Railroad Trail where most of the pathway is along the old railroad grade left behind from the days of logging during and after World War I. Not only does this offer a cool historic Olympic National Park perspective but railroad grades are a great place to hike or ride your bike as they were perfectly leveled for the tracks with subtle ups and downs. The Spruce Railroad Trail also leads to Devil’s Point and The Devil’s Punch Bowl. This is a popular place to swim with awesome vistas across the lake. Lake Crescent Lodge also has guides available for interpretive hikes

Water activities abound on Lake Crescent, including sailing, water-skiing, pleasure boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing. The Lake Crescent Lodge has on hand several types of watercraft for rent as well as tours. Guided Kayak tours around the lake are a great way to get acquainted with this beautiful area. Kayaks are available for rent as well as row boats. Boat rentals of all sorts are available along the nearby shores. Fishing on Lake Crescent is catch and release for protected endemic trout species, but Olympic National Park requires no fishing license. Bird Watching is also popular with prime opportunities to spot a wide variety of avian creatures.

This Olympic Park hotel rests amidst a wide array of recreational opportunities as well as being inside Olympic National Park and alongside the gorgeous Lake Crescent. Guests have easy access to the fun towns along the Straight of Juan de Fuca as well as Hurricane Ridge, which is a gorgeous drive offering several spectacular hikes and snow play as well in the winter months. The Lake Crescent Lodge is an ideal central location for your Olympic National Park vacation. No other Olympic Park hotel can say the same as the Lake Crescent Lodge. Call up National Park Reservations today to secure this Olympic Park hotel for the best access to all that Olympic National Park has to offer.

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06.10.2011 National Parks, Olympic National Park Comments Off

Olympic Park Lodging: Lake Quinault Lodge

Olympic National Park’s Lake Quinault Lodge is a classic Parkitecture style lodge resting on the shores of the gorgeous Lake Quinault bordering the Quinault Rainforest in Olympic National Park. The Lake Quinault Lodge is the recommended lodging destination while exploring the southern areas of Olympic National Park. Olympic National Park is surprisingly large and best experienced by basing your travels out of one region at a time. This southern area of Olympic National Park is like a complete park on it’s own. Head out and explore this enchanted region right from the Lake Quinault Lodge.

The grounds of the Lake Quinault Lodge are lush and beautifully manicured yet just steps from there, the temperate rainforest wilderness begins. Trails just beyond the Lake Quinault Lodge lead to some of the oldest temperate rainforest groves on earth. From the lodge, head east to the Quinault River and both the East Fork and the North Fork of the Quinault River offer river trails with sizable hikes through this succulent rainforest. Smaller loops and hikes are also nearby. The Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station is a great starting point for the Quinault trails. These trails can be short explorations or they are direct ways to access the wilderness areas of the southern region of the park.

Lake Quinault Lodge photo by shiladsen on Flickr

Many guests of the Lake Quinault Lodge like to enjoy the solitude and beauty located on the lodge’s grounds. The Lake Quinault Lodge is right on the beautiful Lake Quinault, so, naturally fishing, swimming and boating are also popular activities. Biking is another popular activity in the Lake Quinault area. Still, the slow pace and remote nature of the Lake Quinault Lodge creates the perfect opportunity for guests to enjoy the simple things like the sunset over the lake or the sound of the waves lapping the shore. The Lake Quinault Lodge’s accommodations are also a refreshing twist, offering rooms with lake views and/or fireplaces. The lodge maintains the original ambiance that feels historically reminiscent of the bygone era combined with Native American décor. The lobby fireplace strikes guests with awe and is a comfortable place to enjoy a nightcap or quiet conversation. Guests love the Lake Quinault Lodge for many reasons, namely the great location to the southern park of Olympic National Park and Lake Quinault. Call up National Park Reservations to make your Lake Quinault Lodge reservations in the gorgeous Olympic National Park.

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15.09.2011 National Parks, Olympic National Park Comments Off

Olympic National Park Lodges: Kalaloch Lodge

So you want to go to Olympic National Park, but you don’t know where to start. Olympic National Park lodge’s availability can vary and books up fast, so the first step is to secure lodging. Your priority should be to find some time to visit the gorgeous Kalaloch Lodge on the pristine Pacific Ocean. The view at Kalaloch just might be the most beautiful of any national park lodge in the United States. It is truly breathtaking and presents a romantic setting for couples. Your trip to Olympic National Park will not be the same if you miss one of the most revered of Olympic National Park lodges, the Kalaloch Lodge.

Kalaloch’s Main Lodge displays the Pacific Ocean from the handful of ocean-view rooms and suites. The Kalaloch Lodge is the only Olympic National Park lodge that overlooks the ocean. Enjoy the suite with a hot tub or a fireplace. The small number of rooms in Kalaloch’s Main Lodge make for a peaceful place to stay. Televisions and phones are not provided here, so you will not be disturbed by these sounds either. Each room has it’s own individual character while all of the rooms and suites have the comforts of a private bathroom with a shower, hair dryer, coffee maker and alarm clock. An added perk of the Kalaloch Lodge is the furnished pair of walking sticks for your use, beach guide booklet and tide table chart provided in each accommodation. Olympic National Park’s Ruby Beach is just a few miles away, just right for a sunset stroll along the shore. The Kalaloch Lodge also features the Seacrest Building, which is a six unit structure removed from the center of the Kalaloch Lodge property with ocean-views from your balcony or patio.

kalaloch lodge dining room view

Kalaloch Lodge Dining Room View photo by fisticuffs on Flickr

The cabins at Kalaloch Lodge are a real treat. The cabins are nestled in weathered fir and spruce trees that line the ridge overlooking Kalaloch Creek and/or the mighty Pacific Ocean where one flows into the other. There are seven unique Bluff Cabin styles to choose from, some with fireplaces and kitchens. The Log Cabins are in a row behind the Bluff Cabins. All of the cabins are within a stones throw to the shore and the waves can be heard in the wind. These rustic cabins offer comfort as well as nostalgia. All of the cabins at Kalaloch Lodge include bed linens and towels, coffee maker, hair dryer, alarm clock and a MP3 hookup. Extra amenities guests rave about are the tide table chart, beach guide booklet and two walking sticks to use during your stay. Phones and TVs are not included and cabins are all non-smoking, but pets are welcome. Cabins with fireplaces include one bundle of firewood.

Of all the Olympic National Park lodges, the Kalaloch Lodge is one that would be a shame to miss. Guests will love to stroll along the ocean and take in the most gorgeous ocean-views of any Olympic National Park lodge. Hiking trails leave from the Kalaloch property and Ruby Beach is just a few miles away, which is part of Olympic National Park. When you stay at the Kalaloch Lodge, you are situated between two protected rainforests with a marine wildlife preserve offshore. Mountain biking, hiking and whale watching paths are immediately accessible. Watch sea otters, puffins and the lower 48′s largest population of bald eagles, right from your Olympic National Park lodge. Then, venture inland to the rest of the gorgeous Olympic National Park. The Kalaloch Lodge is a great home base for your Olympic National Park vacation. Call National Park Reservations today to reserve your room with a view today.

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16.08.2011 National Parks, Olympic National Park Comments Off

Shenandoah National Park: Shenandoah Cabins

So you want to visit Shenandoah National Park and the kids are bugging you to stay in a Shenandoah cabin or perhaps it has always been a fantasy of your own to stay in a Shenandoah cabin. There are a couple choices for Shenandoah cabins that are both great options to make the best of your Shenandoah National Park vacation. The two obvious candidates are between the Lewis Mountain Cabins and the Shenandoah River Cabins. Each has distinct allure so you should ask yourself what your priorities are for your Shenandoah lodging selection. Would you prefer the bare necessities of the Lewis Mountain Cabins or the luxury and privacy of the Shenandoah River Cabins?

The Lewis Mountain Cabins are in Shenandoah National Park and are the more affordable choice between the two, but for obvious reasons. These Shenandoah cabins are historic, rustic and low tech. Guests bring their own coolers as there is no refrigeration, stove, cooking/eating utensils, phone, TV or microwave. This sets the stage for cooking over the fire on the outdoor grill and planning all your meals when you pack your cooler. Guests eat on their private picnic table outside of their Shenandoah cabin. Each of these Shenandoah cabins has a private bathroom, heat, linens, running water, one electrical outlet and a primitive tent cabin adjacent. The Lewis Mountain Cabins are a great getaway from the fast pace of everyday life. Visitors that want to step outside of their technology bubble love to stay at these Shenandoah cabins where the necessities are covered and they are immersed in an older way of life.

Shenandoah Cabin Cooking photo by vastateparkstaff on Flickr

The Shenandoah River Cabins have a lot to offer guests to Shenandoah National Park. These luxurious Shenandoah cabins all have great views, hot tubs, working fireplaces, direct Shenandoah River access and plenty of acreage for privacy. The location of these awesome Shenandoah cabins is near Lurray, VA which makes access into Shenandoah National Park a cinch. The necessities are included in these Shenandoah cabins and then some, including: microwaves, stoves, cookware, utensils, TVs and stereos to name a few. Lurray Caverns are just around the corner as well as an 18 hole golf course, horseback riding and of course the Shenandoah River. Shenandoah River Cabins are luxurious and accommodating Shenandoah cabins just off the beaten path which provides guests with comfort and seclusion just moments away from the hustle and bustle of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive.

Both of these Shenandoah cabin options have their own charm for different reasons. Both accept pets with a fee and each offers the bare necessities for your vacation in Shenandoah National Park. The rustic Lewis Mountain Cabins offers direct and immediate access into Shenandoah National Park while the Shenandoah River Cabins provide luxurious amenities and comforts in a private setting. Visitors to Shenandoah National Park vary in their priorities and have in common the desire to explore the gorgeous Shenandoah National Park. These Shenandoah lodging choices give those dreaming of a Shenandoah cabin options as well as close proximity to Shenandoah National Park.

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04.08.2011 Shenandoah National Park 1 Comment

Grand Teton Lodging: Jackson Lake Lodge

Grand Teton National Park is a gorgeous place most famous for the jagged Teton Mountain Range abruptly rising from the fertile Snake River plain below. As for Grand Teton lodging, the superstar Grand Teton lodge is the Jackson Lake Lodge. Its no surprise that the Jackson Lake Lodge gets the attention that it does with its fine attention to detail and breathtaking surroundings.

The Jackson Lake Lodge has two proper restaurants, a cocktail lounge and a poolside barbecue grill. This is just right for all your dining needs on your Grand Teton National Park vacation. Choose to have some of your meals in the Mural Room for dining on the finer side or order up some buffalo burgers or pan seared trout from the Pioneer Grill for more everyday fare. For your convenience, the Blue Heron cocktail lounge and the poolside grill also offer food on the spot. Wherever you go, the Jackson Lake Lodge is accommodating you for all your meals. Having several on-site options make this the top choice for Grand Teton lodging.

Grand Teton National Park Elk Grazing

Grand Teton National Park Elk Grazing photo by jeffgunn on Flickr

Jackson Lake Lodge’s architectural style is well thought out to maximize the sweeping scenery of the Tetons and Grand Teton National Park. The lobby and dining area showcase the surreal vista with full walls of windows facing Mount Moran and the impressive Tetons. The Mural Room fine dining restaurant also features historic murals of the founding days depicting Native Americans, fur traders and pioneers. Historic artifacts of those days are found in several locations at Jackson Lake Lodge. The rooms and cabins carry a Native American theme as well. The ambiance brings to life this Grand Teton lodge and the colorful history of its beginnings.

Once you set foot off of the Jackson Lake Lodge grounds, Grand Teton National Park awaits. When you stay at this revered Grand Teton lodge, you are in an ideal location to immediately enjoy all that the park has to offer. Just around the corner is the Snake River and Jackson Lake is less than six miles away. Trail heads begin from the lodge’s grounds that wrap around a couple small neighboring lakes or lead to Jackson Lake and Colter Bay Village. Boat tours are popular on Jackson Lake as well as whitewater raft trips on the Snake River. Head over to Jackson Hole for a day and relish in your peace and quiet when you return to the comforts of the Jackson Lake Lodge.

Overall, the Jackson Lake Lodge is an ideal Grand Teton lodging choice to make the most out of your Grand Teton National Park vacation. Guests will love the ambiance, location, the friendly accommodations and the delicious assortment of cuisine. Give the professionals at National Park Reservations a call to book this awesome Grand Teton lodge and get locked into the vacation of a lifetime.

 

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28.07.2011 Grand Teton National Park Comments Off

Yosemite National Park Lodging: Yosemite View Lodge

The Yosemite View Lodge is a great choice for Yosemite National Park lodging. Lodging in Yosemite National Park embodies a large spectrum of amenities and luxury. The Yosemite View Lodge is a great choice for the best of both worlds. The Yosemite View Lodge has great amenities, great central location to the attractions of Yosemite National Park and is relatively affordable compared to other lodging near Yosemite National Park.

The Yosemite View Lodge offers rooms with a wide variety of amenities. Every room type at the Yosemite View Lodge features a kitchen or kitchenette with a coffee maker, air conditioning, telephone with a built in data port, a patio or balcony and cable TV. Merced River views from the Yosemite View Lodge are another great perk. Most of the rooms overlook the Merced River and guests enjoy walking along the Merced River and watching the wildlife that are also attracted to it. The family suites are perfect for groups who like to balance eating out with eating in while enjoying the whole group. Some of the many room types at the Yosemite View Lodge have indoor jacuzzi tubs, outdoor spas, steam showers, side-by-side double showers or fireplaces.

Merced river, El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks

Merced river, El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks photo by D.H. Parks on Flickr

These awesome amenities can be the finishing touch on a great hike to Glacier Point or the other vistas in Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite View dining room supplies the ‘juice’ to get you going in the morning and offers a relaxing place to wind down with a great meal in the evening. The Yosemite View Lodge offers rooms with handicap accessibility, rooms for those traveling with pets and one of the most popular features of this exceptional lodging in Yosemite National Park is four swimming pools and six hot tubs available for guest use. No other Yosemite National Park lodging will give you the same perspective as the Yosemite View Lodge.

Few Yosemite National Park lodging options offer such a close proximity to all the sights of Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Area Regional Transport shuttle makes regular stops at the Yosemite View Lodge offering access to the park interior without the hassle of parking or driving. An on-site visitor and guide center is available to get your Yosemite National Park information before you enter the gates. There are just two-and-a-half short miles to the west gate of Yosemite National Park with the convenience of the town of El Portal only a mile away from Yosemite View Lodge. As you enter in the west gate to Yosemite National Park, you immediately enter Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Village is about 15 miles through the beautiful valley.

The Yosemite View Lodge offers quality Yosemite National Park lodging at an affordable price. Lodging in Yosemite National Park ranges from approximately $100 at the low in Curry Village  to almost $500 for a room at the Ahwahnee Hotel. Prices at the Yosemite View Lodge for a standard river view room range from $135 to $214. When you consider all the great amenities, ideal location and available services at the Yosemite View Lodge, you will agree that the Yosemite View Lodge is the right place to stay compared to other lodging in Yosemite National Park. Give the professionals at National Park Reservations a call to reserve your Yosemite National Park lodging today.

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21.07.2011 National Parks, Yosemite National Park Comments Off

Glacier National Park, Montana: The Crown Jewel of the Continent

Glacier National Park, Montana: The Crown Jewel of the Continent. This phrase was coined for Glacier National Park’s towering and sweeping beauty situated on the border of Montana and Alberta, Canada. Glacier Park was named for the many glaciers that spotted the mountainsides when the Great Northern Railway first set it’s sights on the beautiful area. There are several notable glaciers, but perhaps the most famed of Glacier National Park, Montana’s jewels is the Grinnell Glacier. Grinnell Glacier is nestled in the area surrounding the Many Glacier Lodge on the upper-east-side of the Glacier National Park’s Garden Wall. Visitors to Glacier National Park and Grinnell Glacier would do well to book a reservation at the Many Glacier Lodge. The close proximity to Grinnell Glacier and the many other gorgeous features of Glacier National Park, Montana’s east side makes the Many Glacier Lodge a natural choice.

Grinnell Glacier

Grinnell Glacier photos by M.S.Sager in 1910

The Grinnell Glacier has seen bigger and brighter days, but that’s just part of it’s long story. The beginning of the Grinnell Glacier dates back to the Pleistocene Epoch as long as 2 million years ago when glaciers and ice formed and coated the continent. The ice carved and cut the ridges and peaks we see today, relative to the other erosional forces also doing their part through the ages. The remaining ice of the Grinnell Glacier is like the last of the ancestors who formed Glacier National Park. These ancestors have passed the story on by creating the cirques, hanging valleys and jagged peaks. The message will remain long after the ice makes it’s way to the sea. Scientists estimate that time will come in approximately 20 years, give or take. That means there is still time to see the Grinnell Glacier and the other ancestral ice formations of Glacier National Park, Montana.

Grinnell Glacier Today

Grinnell Glacier Today photos by Mike Willis & Julia Manzerova on Flickr

Just around the corner from the Grinnell Glacier is the Many Glacier Lodge, named after these icy icons of Glacier National Park. The lodge itself is fitting of the national park style architecture with a huge great room featuring old growth logs for support. Guests love to sit on the wrap-around porch and gaze to the back (east) side of the Garden Wall. This becomes a time of nearly silent reflection and meditation for those seated in front of the breathtaking view. Inside the Many Glacier Lodge there are still more guests relaxing on several couches that also face the beautiful view of Mount Grinnell and Swiftcurrent Lake. The Many Glacier Lodge could be called the Crown Jewel of Glacier National Park Lodges as the ambiance and location are ideal. Take a hike to Grinnell Glacier from here or to many other notable hikes and vistas.

Call National Park Reservations to make your Many Glacier Lodge reservations today. The days of the Grinnell Glacier are numbered but the spectacular creation left behind will be here to see for long to come. It is that creation that will forever tell the story of these glaciers; these sculptors of the Crown Jewels of the Continent.

 

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07.07.2011 Glacier National Park, National Parks 1 Comment

Save Money on Your National Park Vacation

There are a few easy ways to save money on lodging for your national park vacation. These ideas may seems like common sense, but to go forth and apply these methods is the first step to enjoying your national park vacation and saving some money while you’re at it.

You are on vacation, everywhere you look is beautiful scenery. So, skip the rooms with a view. Get out of the room early to begin enjoying the vistas that make these national parks so special. Set your alarm clock for the sunrise and really get outside and look around. Your room should be the place you spend the least amount of waking time on your vacation. The rooms with a view are slightly more expensive, so this can be a money saver for you.

Sunrise

Sunrise: must leave your room to see this. photo by MCA/Mike Allyn on Flickr

If you are trying to pinch pennies, a room with a kitchenette is a great idea. This way you can go grocery shopping and buy all the necessities for your meals as a group. Kitchenette rooms are also ideal because you can keep your leftovers cold and then heat them up in the morning. Kitchenette rooms will give your group the freedom to perhaps go out to a nice restaurant, rather than eat at the cheaper joints the whole time. This gives you an opportunity to try some renowned cuisine while eating well for the duration of the trip.

As everyone knows, the summer and weekends are generally busier than spring, fall and weekdays. For a great opportunity to enjoy a cheaper vacation, visit in the off season. Less people and off-season deals can make your vacation memorable for the right reasons and not for the crowds and elbow rubbing. This strategy for best timing can also be applied to traveling a week before or after the busiest holiday weekends.

Vacations are supposed to be memorable for what you go and see, not necessarily for the view out of your room, the overpriced food at the nearby restaurants or the overwhelming crowds competing for a photo opportunity of the popular vista. A little timing and planning can go a long way. Not only will these tips help you to save money, it should also give you a guideline for having a more enjoyable vacation. Of course, National Park Reservations is the best way to arrange your preferences in national park lodging.

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30.06.2011 National Parks Comments Off

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