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Keeping Trash Out of National Parks is a Full Time Job at ARAMARK Parks and Destinations [Infographic]

View the infographic here .  Each year, millions of people flock to America’s national parks, forests and state parks to enjoy our pristine natural resources. Keeping these visitors fed, sheltered and comfortable is a monumental task that normally results in the use of vast amounts of resources and leads to thousands of tons of waste.  ARAMARK Parks and Destinations , a leading concessioner of national and state parks and forests, and cultural

Events for Olympic National Park's 75th Anniversary to be held Saturday at Lake Crescent Lodge and Log Cabin Resortt

Community Invited to Celebrate with Food and Events at Lake Crescent Lodge and Log Cabin ResortOn June 29, the National Park Service and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the designation of Olympic National Park with two special events. The ARAMARK-sponsored events will celebrate the Park’s historic roots, which began 75 years ago when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited Lake Crescent and Lake Quinault Lodge on a fact-finding expedition for national land preservation. “President Roosevelt showed great forward-thinking and vision when he

ARAMARK Parks and Destinations has all you need for your multi-generation trip

Multi-generational travel is one of the biggest travel trends today. According to a survey conducted by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) in 2011, 21 percent of family trips included grandparents. Several years later that number has increased to 37 percent and continues to grow. Why multi-generational travel is growing Today’s baby boomer grandparents are healthier and enjoy much more active lifestyles than ever before. Vacationing as a family unit can help reduce costs in tough economic times. Additionally, multi-generation vacations give grandparents the opportunity

Biggest “Tree Hugging” Event to be Held at Lake Quinault Lodge on June 8

The Quinault Valley Rainforest is home to six of the largest trees of their species in the world. On June 8, neighbors and tree lovers alike are invited to join the Forest Service, Lake Quinault Lodge and a silviculturist to explore the forest that supports these giants. Trees of the Olympic will include an easy two-mile hike embarking from Lake Quinault Lodge. Along the way, experts will discuss: how these forests are managed, the impact of natural disasters and our attempts to be good stewards of the land. The hike is suitable for all ages, comfortable shoes, binoculars and cameras are

Lake Crescent Lodge Extends Season as Olympic National Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Lodge to Offer Special Rates with Lake Quinault LodgePORT ANGELES, WASH. – May 6, 2013 – Now open for the season, Lake Crescent Lodge will stay open until January 1, 2014. The extended season comes at Olympic National Park’s 75thAnniversary, with special events and promotions throughout the season at both Lake Crescent Lodge and Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1916, Lake Crescent Lodge pre-dates the creation of Olympic National Park by more than two decades. Lake Quinault Lodge, built in 1926, is the only lodge located directly in the Quinault rain forest. Both lodges hosted Franklin

How to enjoy National Park Week in Olympic National Park

The Olympic Peninsula west of Seattle offers a wide variety of activities for all types of vacationers. April’s rain bring vivid green and flowing waterfalls to the park, making National Park Week from April 22-28 the perfect time to experience all that Olympic has to offer.  There are three distinct ecosystems in Olympic National Park- rainforest, alpine and coastal, all a short drive from one another; it’s easy to explore these landscapes during a single vacation. The preferred method of exploration at Olympic is hiking. Numerous trails wind through the mountains and forests of the

How to enjoy National Park Week in Mesa Verde National Park

National Park Week, from April 22-28, is an excellent time to get out and explore our nation’s parks while benefitting from waived entry fees. It’s an exciting time at Mesa Verde National Park, which fully opened for the season on April 18. While Mesa Verde National Park is open year round, many of the parks’ amenities- including lodging and dining, are closed during the off-season. Opening in spring, the Far View Lodge is the only lodging within the park, with spectacular views into three states and a central location to all Mesa Verde’s activities. Located at Far View Lodge, the Metate

National Park Week at Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas

Discounted tours and free entry to Lake Powell are available this week in celebration of National ParksIt’s National Park Week, a time to celebrate “America’s Best Idea” by getting out and exploring some of our nation’s most beautiful locations. Lake Powell, located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is one of the parks that will benefit from waived entry fees during this time. Located on the Arizona/Utah border, Lake Powell offers a wide array of activities for people looking to take advantage of National Park week.  In celebration of National Park Week, Lake Powell Resorts &

Asilomar Conference Grounds Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

100th anniversary will be marked with special events to welcome the public to the historic location.Pacific Grove, CA – Jan. 14, 2013 – For Asilomar’s first conference in 1913, 300 young women converged on small town Pacific Grove to the fledgling conference grounds on thirty donated acres. The only structures that existed were the Administration Building, now called the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Social Hall, and the ground’s large granite gates. The rest of the grounds as they stand today were just a vision in architect Julia Morgan’s mind at that time. From those humble beginnings as the

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas Offer One-of-a-Kind Winter Vacations

Explore the lake, links and trails at considerable discounts this winterExplore the lake, links and trails at considerable discounts this winter   Page, Ariz. – January 3, 2013 – Lake Powell’s largest recreation provider, ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, offers great specials through the winter season. From golfing, hiking to houseboating – adventures await everyone! “Winter guests will experience the natural beauty of Lake Powell without the summer crowds or rates,” says Eric Johnson, vice president of operations for Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. “In addition to exploring almost 2,

Nothing says Christmas like Santa, roasting chestnuts and llamas

Washington's Lake Quinault Lodge is hosting a very Olympic Peninsula ChristmasLake Quinault Lodge is hosting a uniquely Olympic Peninsula Christmas this year complete with a visit from Santa on his llama-driven sleigh. “We don’t have any reindeer in Quinault, but we do have llamas,” says Hiedi Olson, manager at Lake Quinault Lodge. “They are Santa’s preferred mode of transportation when he visits the lodge on Christmas Eve.” The family-style Christmas at Lake Quinault Lodge starts on Christmas Eve with Santa’s arrival at 6 p.m. Children can take their photos with Santa and his llama

Golf and lodging packages at Lake Powell add to the activity offerings at America's favorite houseboat destination

PAGE, Ariz. One of the real pleasures of being a golfer is that the sport “travels well.” That is to say golfers can fuel their passion for the sport just about anywhere -- be it on vacation, a business trip, a last-second weekend getaway or stopping on a whim while driving through a town. There is no better proof of that than at the par-72 Lake Powell National Golf Course, masterfully laid out on a plateau overlooking one of America’s premier water recreation locales, spectacular Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in northeastern Arizona. The challenging 7,064-

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