Special Travel Offers - 2011 Fee-Free Days

America's Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better with several fee-free days in 2011 at more than 100 national parks that usually charge     entrance fees*.

Concessioners providing food, transportation, lodging and other services in more than 100 of our national parks are delighted to once again join the National Park Service in providing a special welcome to Americans visiting their national parks during the fee-free periods of 2011.  To make visits special experiences, many concessioners are offering special opportunities and discounts which will be listed here and on the websites describing concessioner services in specific parks.

And making the fun even more affordable, many NPHA concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors with their own special offers.

Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2011:  

  • January 15-17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (new)
  • April 16-24 - National Park Week
  • June 21 - First day of summer (new)
  • September 24 - Public Lands Day

Here’s a tip – many of your 394 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Announcement from Secretary Salazar NPS Fee-Free Website


New!

Caribbean Sea Adventures 50th Anniversary

(Mile Mark Charters)

Buck Island Reef National Park Exploration, St. Croix, U.S.Virgin Islands

Buck Island Reef National Monument is located approximately 6 miles from Christiansted, St. Croix Virgin Island.

Purchase tickets at 59 Kings Wharf C'sted St. Croix. Telephone 340-773-2628

www.caribbeanseaadventures.com

All tours include snorkeling equipment, flotation, snorkeling vest, lessons.  No alcohol is permitted inside a National Park.  We spend approximately 1 1/1 hours snorkeling and the balance of time at the beach. We recommend you bring Hats, towels, lotion, water, underwater camera, sunglasses, etc. This tour is okay for all age groups.

Offers:
• 2 people for the price of one to Buck Island Reef National Park
• Half day is $65.00pp ($130 value)
• Full day is $95.00pp ($190 value)
• Must mention the FREE PARKS promotion when booking.

Based on availability and advance reservations over the following dates:
• National Park Week – April 16 – 24
• The First Day of Summer – June 21
• Public Lands Day – September 24


New for April!

Mount Rainier Stay and Play:
National Park Inn – Mount Rainier National Park, Washington - Guest Services, Inc.

The historic National Park Inn offers a relaxing retreat with spectacular views of Mount Rainier from comfortable chairs on the front porch. Reserve two nights during National Park Week and your second night is free! Your stay includes complimentary afternoon tea with fresh scones and wild blackberry jam in our cozy guest lounge. Rates start at $110. Book online at www.mtrainierguestservices.com or call 360-569-2275.

Available Sunday through Thursday April 16 – 24, 2011. This promotional package cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.


Expires March 19th


Hot Deal on Cold Nights:
Yosemite's Curry Village - Delaware North Companies 

Curry Village is located in Yosemite Valley, approximately one mile east of Yosemite Village. Surrounded by the world-famous scenery of Yosemite National Park, this popular accommodation is nestled in the shadows of Glacier Point and Half Dome. Curry Village offers a variety of lodging options

Curry Village features the Temp-RATE-ture deal, which features rates based on the previous night's low temperature measured in Fahrenheit. What happens if the low dips below 0°F? Curry Village will pay guests to stay! Temp-RATE-ture is valid now through March 19, 2011 only on Friday and Saturday nights, space available.

 
Yosemite offers travelers unsurpassed lodging deals in the winter and exciting adventures including skiing the slopes of Badger Pass, snowshoeing across the breathtaking Yosemite landscape or ice-skating with Half Dome as a backdrop.


The rate is subject to availability, may not be combined with other special rates or promotions, and requires advance reservations. For reservations and additional information, please call 801-559-4949, or visit www.YosemitePark.com.


Curry Village is operated by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (DNC), an affiliate of Delaware North Companies and the authorized National Park Service concessioner overseeing lodging, dining, guest recreation activities and transportation services in Yosemite.


Extended Through May 1st!

Room & A Boat:
Lake Mohave Resort, Arizona/Clark County, Nevada - Seven Resorts, Inc.

Lake Mohave, located approximately 65 miles south of Las Vegas, NV, is part of the Lake Mead National Recreations, America's first national recreation area.   Located in the Mohave Desert, the reservoir is created by Davis Dam on the Colorado River, about ten miles north of the point where Arizona, Nevada, and California meet.  Katherine Landing marina is located near Davis Dam and offers an RV park, lodge, restaurant, lounge, houseboats, campground, powerboats, marina store, launch ramp, fuel and fuel dock.   Mohave is a narrow lake and only four miles across at its widest point.


Small Boat Getaway Package:  Katherine Landing Marina


Only offered over the January fee-free period. For information, visit http://www.sevencrown.com/npweek.

 
$179.00 plus tax and utilities includes:


• Stay two nights at Lake Mohave Resort in a spacious room with one king bed or two double beds
• Enjoy one day ski boat or patio boat rental on Lake Mohave


Promotion Code: KPAT (for patio boat rental)
Promotion Code: KSKI (for ski boat rental)


Promotional package cannot be combined with any other discounts, specials or travel agent bookings. Additional nights available at regular rates.


One day special! June 21st Only
 

Horseback Riding Package
Glacier National Park, Montana - (Swan Mountain Outfitters)

The horseback concessioner in Glacier National Park, will be offering the following fee free day specials on June 21st:

1. Family Special - $5 off standard trail ride rates on any one or two
hour ride for children (17 and under) riding with a parent or guardianthat pays full rate

 2. Group Special - $5 off per rider for groups of 6 or more on any oneor two hour ride

 3. Montana Resident Special - $5 off per rider for all Montana residentsgoing on any one or two hour ride (proof of residency required)

Swan Mountain Outfitters offers one and two hour rides out of all three locations within Glacier National Park: Apgar Corral, Lake McDonald Corral and Many Glacier Corral. The specials are good on any one and two hour ride at any of these locations.  No coupon or code required. Offered to all riders that day only!


PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW OFFERS BEING ADDED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.

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