Montana Yellowstone National Park

Montana Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park is spread over 3 states, and Old Faithful is only one of hundreds of things to see and do here

Top 10 Things to See in YNP
We are sometimes asked, "What are the things I must see when I visit Yellowstone?" In truth, Yellowstone is vast and varied, and visitors have different interests and abilities, so there is no one easy answer. However, we have compiled a general list of the top attractions in Yellowstone that we feel will be helpful. It designed to serve as a starting point for planning your visit. We suggest allowing at least 3 days to visit the Park.
1. Old Faithful Geyser and Upper Geyser Basin
2. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
3. Hayden Valley
4. Mammoth Hot Springs
5. Yellowstone Lake
6. Norris Geyser Basin
7. Lamar Valley
8. Tower Fall
9. Lower Geyser Basin / Fountain Paint Pots
10. West Thumb Geyser Basin

HOTELINFORMATION
We will gladly help you plan your Yellowstone vacation. We offer very competitive lodging rates (often the lowest rates available) and the very best services. Our offices are located just outside the West entrance to Yellowstone, and our reservation agents include former Yellowstone National Park rangers. What more could you ask for?

We also realize that many people who are planning to vacation in Yellowstone want to personally research available lodging options. We've compiled some information below that will be of help to you in your research.

Read Consumer Reviews of Hotels - Over 40 hotel properties included

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Idaho City of Rocks National Reserve

Idaho City of Rocks National Reserve
Climbers and hikers flock to this scenic collection of granite columns that reach up to 600 feet high
Information
On his way to California in 1849, emigrant James F. Wilkens described the dramatic geological area he encountered as "City of Rocks." The name remains, as well as hundreds of pioneer inscriptions, wagon ruts, and journal accounts, testifying to the nearly quarter-million people who traveled through here between 1843 and 1869. Visitors today will see nearly the same scene - granite spires and monoliths reaching 60 stories tall. Geologists estimate the oldest granite to exceed 2.5 billion years old. Climbers find the younger granite of the Almo Pluton to be some of the best rock they've ever ascended. Established by Congress in 1988 as a National Reserve, City of Rocks encompasses 14,407 acres of federal, state, and private lands containing grand scenery, rich cultural history, and places of relative solitude and silence. The Reserve's visitor center in Almo provides interpretive exhibits and detailed information about camping, hiking, and other recreational opportunities.

Attractions
Idaho’s top attractions tend to be stunning vistas or immense canyons but we also have interesting museums, mining era towns and the Northwest’s largest theme park!

Arts & Culture
Enrich your Idaho vacation by exploring any of these culture spots. Or, try a self-guided tour of a pioneer landmark or check out a Broadway musical under a blanket of stars. Take a look at Idaho's unique history while reveling in its rich culture.

Amusement Parks
Idaho's amusement parks are full of fun for the whole family. Play in a moonlight golf tournament, see a magic show, cruise a lagoon in a paddleboat. Idaho's amusement parks are game for anyone who wants to have some fun.

Casinos
Try your luck at gaming, relax by a hotel pool, have dessert at a buffet. Idaho’s Native American casinos can offer big payouts. Come and visit our Idaho. You just might go home a winner.

Hotels and Motels
The welcome mat is always out in Idaho, where we have a wide variety of lodging properties from which to choose. You'll find four-star luxury resorts, familiar hotel chains and small independent motels for those on a budget.

100 Acre Wood Resort
Nearest Community: Salmon Region: Central Type:Bed & Breakfast
A River Runs By It Lodge
Nearest Community: Island Park Region: Eastern Type:Hotels & Motels
A Wood River Inn
Nearest Community: Hailey Region: Central Type:Hotels & Motels
Abracadabra Lava Guest Home
Nearest Community: Lava Hot Springs Region: Southeastern Type:Vacation Rentals
Airport Inn
Nearest Community: Hailey Region: Central Type:Hotels & Motels
Almo Inn
Nearest Community: Almo Region: South Central Type:Hotels & Motels
Alpaca Inn
Nearest Community: Lava Hot Springs Region: Southeastern Type:Hotels & Motels
Alpine Cottage Motel
Nearest Community: Cascade Region: Southwestern Type:Vacation Rentals
Alpine Garden Inn
Nearest Community: Burley Region: South Central Type:Hotels & Motels
Amber Inn - Bliss
Nearest Community: Bliss Region: South Central Type:Hotels & Motels

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Welcome to the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Page. This site is dedicated to providing useful information on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about the park's history and wildlife, discover scenic hiking trails and beautiful campgrounds. Plan a trip or vacation using detailed downloadable maps and referencing our sights guide, check the weather of the area, get the park address and driving directions, and find national park hotels and lodging.

In addition to the volcano there is also rare and exotic flora and fauna and many other things to see and do

Kilauea Volcano in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Who could have known that the fountains of fire that first lit up the night sky on January 3, 1983 would continue to burn with such intensity seventeen years later? The eruption of Kilauea Volcano in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues today as the longest-lived rift activity in Hawai'ian volcano history. For island dwellers, a seventeen-year retrospective on the volcano as both creator and destroyer elicits a mixed emotional response.

Unstoppable in its march seaward, lava leaves few reminders of what was. The park has bid a fond aloha to its Waha`ula Visitor Center, as well as tens of thousands of archeological features, including temple sites, petroglyph fields, and village complexes. Kamoamoa Campground and stretches of Chain of Craters Road lie entombed beneath 80 feet of basalt. Every minute, another 130,000 gallons of molten rock gush from earthcracks on the volcano's flank, enough to pour a lava veneer over Washington, D.C.'s 63 square miles in just five days.

Hawai'i County civil defense administrators estimate the economic loss due to ongoing lava inundation tops $100 million. Unpredictable in their meandering, rivers of lava have consumed 181 homes, a Congregational Church, a community center, and a grid of power and phone lines. Lava has torched more than 16,000 acres of lowland and rain forest, home to rare hawks and honeycreepers, happyface spiders and hoary bats. Today, a visitor anticipating a dip at Kaimu blacksand beach must instead find satisfaction in a postcard view--lava has transformed the palm-fringed crescent bay into a pahoehoe plain.

Every day, the volcano spews more than 2,500 tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, enough noxious gas to fill 100 Goodyear blimps. USGS scientists at the Hawai'ian Volcano Observatory figure Kilauea's emissions are twice as bad as EPA's worst stationary point source polluter. Respirators with canisters designed to filter out hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, and airborne glass particles are standard park ranger issue.

But wherever lava meets the sea, the island grows. In a creative process spanning 80 million years, this land born of the sea and forged by fire inspired Mark Twain to proclaim the Hawai'ian archipelago, "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean." Since 1983, more than 550 acres of new land have been added to the "Big Island". Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park grows without political fanfare and without congressional authorization.

Getting There
The nearest major airport is Honolulu International Airport and there are airports at Hilo and Kona on Hawai'i.

From Hilo

Take Highway 11 Southwest 30 miles to the park.

From Kailua-Kona

1. Take Highway 11 Southeast for 96 miles to the park.

2. Take Highway 19 to Highway 11 through Waimea and Hilo for a 125 mile drive to the park.

Transportation
Hilo and Kona Airports are served by inter-island carriers. Some major airlines have direct flights to Kona from the continental U.S. Rental cars may be reserved at both airports.

At various locations you can catch the public bus (Hele-on, phone 935-8241or web page: www.co.hawaii.hi.us go to: What's New. select: Bus schedules ), commercial tour buses, taxis, motorcycles and bicycles are available. No rental vehicles or bicycles may be obtained in the park.

Volcanoes
Volcanos are monuments to earth's origin, evidence that its primordial forces are still at work. During a volcanic eruption, we are reminded that our planet is an ever changing environment whose basic processes are beyond human control. As much as we have altered the face of the earth to suite our needs, we can only stand in awe before the power of an eruption.

Volcanoes are also prodigious land builders - they have created the Hawai'ian Island chain. Kilauea and mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes, are still adding land to the island of Hawai'i. Mauna Loa is the most massive mountain on the earth, occupying an area of 10,000 cubic miles. Measured from its base on the seafloor, it rises 30,000 feet, approximately 1,000 feet higher than Mount Everest. In contrast to the explosive continental volcanoes, the more fluid and less gaseous eruptions of Kilauea and Mauna Loa produce fiery fountains and rivers of molten lava. These flows, added layer upon layer, produced a barren volcanic landscape that served as a foundation for life. Hundreds of species of plant and animals found their way across the vast Pacific on wind, water, and the wings of birds. A few survived, adapted, and prospered during this time of isolation. The arrival of humans, first Polynesians, then Europeans, and the plants and animals that they brought with them drastically altered this evolutionary showcase, this grand experiment.

Today Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution - processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with complex and unique ecosystems and a distinct human culture. Created to preserve the natural setting of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, the park is also a refuge for the island's native plants and animals and a link to its human past. Park managers work to protect the resources and promote understanding and appreciation of the park by visitors. Research by scientists at the Hawai'ian Volcano Observatory has made Kilauea one of the best understood volcanoes in the world, shedding light on the birth of the Hawai'ian Islands and the beginning of planet Earth.

Volcanoes attest to the dynamic nature of the earth. Divided into rigid plates, the outermost layer of the earth drifts slowly over the more plastic mantle beneath. Most volcanic activity occurs along the edge of these plates, forming a "ring of fire." The series of volcanoes that include Washington's Mount Saint Helens, Alaska's Katmai, Japan's Mount Fuji, and the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo define the margins of the Pacific plate.

Why are there volcanoes in Hawai'i, which is located in the middle of the Pacific plate? Plumes of magma rise from a "hot spot" deep within the mantle. This fluid charged with gas, melts and pushes its way to the surface, erupting on the ocean floor to create a seamount. After several hundred thousand years and countless eruptions, the volcano rises above sea level to form an island. The volcano continues to grow until movement of the Pacific plate carries the island off the hot spot.

During the last 70 million years the Pacific plate has acted as a conveyor belt, moving the islands northwest off the hot spot at the rate of about four inches a year. The park's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, continue the island building process that formed the 3,500 mile Emperor Seamount-Hawai'ian Island chain. But they are not the last; to the southeast, Lo'ihi seamount is rising from the ocean floor.

Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park
The first word that comes to your mind is “stunning.” And that’s just the moment you enter Mesa Verde National Park. As you wind your way up to 8500 feet, stopping to contemplate views that span over a hundred miles, you’ll begin to realize this isn’t a place you can do in a day.

And to think, you haven’t even reached the
Far View Lodge.

We want to welcome you as our guest to the nation’s richest archeological preserve, where amazing cliff dwellings and more than 4,000 ancient sites bring you into the heart of the fascinating culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people. But, more importantly, we want to make sure you truly experience the park—not just visit.

Take a moment to explore this site, and learn how to make your Mesa Verde trip one you’ll never forget.

The famous and well-preserved cliff dwellings here make this one of the most important archaeological sites in the country

LODGING & DINING
Get more from your visit to Mesa Verde National Park by staying at the Far View Lodge a peaceful, comfortable retreat free of any distractions from the park's natural beauty and the only lodging that's actually inside the park.

Get more from your visit to Mesa Verde National Park by staying at the Far View Lodge a peaceful, comfortable retreat free of any distractions from the park's natural beauty and the only lodging that's actually inside the park.

And with convenient access to Ranger Guided Tours, Stage Coach Tours and gift shops that feature unique Native American crafts, staying at the Far View Lodge gives you the best experience and adventure.

RV & CAMPGROUNDS
To fully experience Mesa Verde's unspoiled beauty, spend a few nights at Morefield Campground. This is comfortable camping in a glorious canyon setting, just 4 miles from the park entrance. Start your day with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast during the summer season at Knife's Edge Café in Morefield's full-service village. Get information regarding half-day NPS-ranger guided bus tours or the park’s scenic hiking trails departing from the campground.

Browse the gift shop, or get last-minute supplies at the well-stocked grocery and camp store. Prepare an outdoor feast using your site's barbecue grill. And as you turn in for the night, with dazzling stars overhead, you'll get a true sense of Mesa Verde's wonder and peacefulness.

The 435 sites are located amid native oaks and wild flowers in a spectacular wooded canyon that is popular with deer and wild turkeys. This beautiful setting is close to everything you’ll need for an enjoyable camping experience.

Single and Group Camping Sites

* 15 full hook-up RV sites with water, electric and sewer (reservations required)
* 17 group sites each accommodating up to 25 guests in tents only (reservations appreciated)
* Nearly 400 dry tent/RV sites (reservations accepted, not required)
* Barbecue grill, picnic table and benches at each site
* Many sites offer shade
* Convenient access to firewood, food and camp supplies
* Potable water near campsites
* Modern comfort stations near campsites
* Hot showers, coin-op laundry
* FREE RV dumping station
* Open early May through early October
* Rates from $20 per campsite, per night plus tax and NPS-approved energy surcharge
* National Park Service Golden Age and Golden Access passes accepted, discounts apply to dry campsites

Base Camping at Mesa Verde

If you like to camp, but prefer not to tote all your equipment as in backpacking, then base camping is for you! Enjoy evenings around the campfire at night, swapping stories, roasting marshmallows or just relaxing with nature. Your base camping at Mesa Verde includes:

* 10x12 canvas tent
* Two cots and a lantern
* Your own picnic site, picnic table and fire ring
* Housekeeping service not provided
* Summer rate includes pancake breakfast for two, Memorial Day to Labor Day
* Seasonal Rates: $39.00 - $49.00 per site, per night plus tax and NPS-approved energy surcharge, based on double occupancy, with additional individuals only $10.00 extra

California Yosemite National Park

California Yosemite National Park
Escape the heat and the crowds in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite's High Country. With towering granite domes and beautiful alpine lakes, this is the perfect place to relax. One of the most famous and scenic of the national parks is also a UNESCO World Heritage site with excellent facilities throughout and plenty of places to hide from the crowds

Yosemite Accommodations
Experience the beauty of Yosemite on your own terms with the Park's wide range of lodging options. You can enjoy upscale accommodations with spectacular views at The Ahwahnee®, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and Wawona ® Hotel. Enjoy camping? Yosemite accommodations range from unheated canvas tents to heated cabins. There's a unique option for every style of vacation.

The Ahwahnee in spring
Offering AAA® Four-Diamond hotel accommodations and fine dining, The Ahwahnee provides a touch of elegance right in the heart of the Park, combining world-class amenities with outstanding views of Yosemite’s iconic features.

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Ideally located at the base of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is a great place to both relax and explore. Enjoy well-appointed rooms with access to the Tour & Activity Desk, bicycle rentals, The Mountain Room Restaurant & Lounge and more.

Wawona Hotel
Step back to a bygone era at Wawona Hotel, located four miles from the Park’s south entrance. Wawona Hotel’s whitewashed buildings feature rooms without telephones and televisions, so nothing will distract you from the natural surroundings

Curry Village
Curry Village offers standard motel rooms, cabins and canvas tents for a unique lodging experience right in the middle of the great outdoors. A grocery store and outdoor shop are conveniently located onsite.

Housekeeping Camp
For guests who want a simpler way to camp outdoors, Yosemite offers six-person units in Housekeeping Camp, nestled along the Merced River. Housekeeping Camp is our only lodging option that includes a campfire ring, perfect for outdoor cooking.

Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
Start your Yosemite explorations from the comfort of the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. Our canvas tent cabins make an excellent base camp for almost any High Sierra excursion.

White Wolf Lodge
The perfect base camp for your back country adventures
The White Wolf Lodge offers canvas tent cabins and hard-sided cabins about 30 miles from Yosemite Valley. Nestled in a beautiful meadow, the lodge is just a short hike from Lukens and Harden Lakes.

High Sierra Camps
May Lake High Sierra Camp
Designed for adventure, Yosemite’s five High Sierra camps are spaced along a loop trail offering a nice day's journey from camp to camp. With hearty meals and comfy tent cabins awaiting your arrival, you can pack light and enjoy your hike in. Stay awhile and explore at one camp or hike on to the next one, design your perfect back-country experience.

ACTIVITY
Yosemite Guided Hikes
It goes without saying that Yosemite National Park provides one of the world's most phenomenal backdrops for hiking and exploration. You can journey with our guides on a variety of day hikes ranging from a few hours in length to full day trips to the top of Half Dome. Interested in overnight backpacking? Sign up for our group backpacking trips, or have our staff work with you to design a custom backpacking trip just for your group. High Sierra Camps provide tremendous access to the Yosemite backcountry without the need to carry a big pack, just carry your essentials and then enjoy a hot meal prepared by our staff and take advantage of our tent cabins.

* Group Hikes – a wide variety of hiking trips to accommodate everyone. Includes a Bike to Hike.
* Custom Day Hikes – allows us more freedom to plan a trip just for you or your group. We guide Half Dome.
* Overnight Backpacking Trips – A range of group and custom trips available
* Learn to Backpack Trips – an overnight trip focusing on learning the skills you will need to backpack on your own.
* Camping – General information about camping opportunities in the Park

Yosemite Rock Climbing
The Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service has been a tradition in Yosemite rock climbing since 1969. Our guides can take you where you want to go, from learning your first knots, in our beginner Go Climb A Rock classes, to multi-day ascents of El Capitan for the more experienced. As the only guide service permitted to operate within Yosemite National Park, we know Yosemite better than anyone, and would love sharing our knowledge and skills with you.
Many of our climbing guides are also AMGA certified, and have decades of climbing experience in the park. All of our guides also hold Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certifications.
* Climbing lessons – offered daily at 8:30am
* Girls on Granite - women's climbing program
* Guided Climbs
* Meet our Guides page
* We practice Leave No Trace
* Rent climbing and camping equipment

Yosemite Biking
Explore Yosemite at your own pace as you enjoy the flat terrain and spectacular views of Yosemite Valley. Over 12 miles of paved bike trails in Yosemite National Park take you to some of the most picturesque spots in the park. The floor of Yosemite Valley is predominantly flat, with an occasional mild incline, making for easy cruising. Review the bike rules and trail map.
Don't forget to pick up a water bottle or other hydration system to take along for the ride! Available in most shops throughout Yosemite.

Yosemite Mule & Horseback Rides
Experience the breath-taking views and majestic scenery of Yosemite National Park by mule or horseback. When you are ready to saddle up, there are plenty of options. We have three stables within the park boundaries, each offering unique scenery and a memorable experience. Visit one, or all three, to see more of the park. Two-hour, four-hour and all day rides are available. Saddle up.
Tuolumne Stable – Yosemite’s high country
Yosemite Valley Stable – the only stables leading guided trips in the heart of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite Tours & Guided Activities
What better way to discover the Park's incredible scenery and hidden secrets than by letting our professional guides proudly introduce you to the wonders of the land they call home? You’ll definitely want to allow time for a couple of Yosemite tours if your schedule permits. Your Yosemite Experience will be enhanced by a deeper knowledge and understanding of this most wonderful and enriching destination.

Yosemite Kids Attractions
Yosemite National Park is a wonderful family-friendly destination, offering educational and enriching experiences for all ages. Many of our Yosemite kids programs are designed to bring your family closer to nature and closer together.

* Wee Wild Ones – stories, songs, crafts, games and other activities for kids 6 and under
* Junior Rangers Programs – Little Cubs (ages 3-6) and Junior Ranger (ages 7-13) programs
* Story Time – storytelling programs targeted for kids age 12 and under
* Ranger Ned's Big Adventure! - theatrical fun for the whole family.
* Winter Family Celebrations - join Yosemite Interpreters for crafts, nature walks, stories, and general winter fun.

Yosemite Golf
Yosemite's Wawona Golf Course was the first regulation course in the Sierra Nevada when it opened in 1918, and has provided golfers challenging but rewarding rounds ever since. Designed by Walter G. Favarque to blend seamlessly into its spectacular surroundings, this nine-hole, par-35 national park golf course measures 3,050 yards and includes two par-five holes and three par-three holes. Different tee positions per side provide a par-70, 18-hole format. Golfers of every level enjoy the rolling terrain, variety of challenging holes and tranquil setting of this historic course.

It's open daily Spring to Fall, conditions permitting.

Wawona Golf Course is scheduled to re-open for the season on Friday, May 1, 2009.
# The greens fee for nine holes is $18.50, for 18 holes $29.50.
# Cart rentals for nine holes is $15, for 18 holes is $24.50.

Additional amenities include:
# Electric and caddie cart rentalsSnack and beverage service daily
# Pro shop
# Putting Green.

Yosemite Rafting & Water Sports
Stay cool on a warm day by spending some time down by the water. Whether you're serious about fishing, or just serious about fun, the many rivers and lakes in Yosemite can provide just the right source of recreation.

Rafting
Rent a raft and float leisurely down the Merced River. It’s fun, relaxing, and the views from the river are unbeatable.

Swimming
Whether you are interested in lounging by the river, or at one of our swimming pools, this is a restful and refreshing way to spend an afternoon.

Fishing
Yosemite has spectacular fishing in both the front and backcountry. Fishing licenses are available at select locations within the park.

Nature & History Programs at Yosemite
We want you to connect with Yosemite.
Form a lasting impression of Yosemite by learning more about our park’s history and natural features. There are a wide variety of programs, offered in different locations throughout Yosemite, to help you fully appreciate the richness and value of this unique place.

Programs from DNCs Interpretive Services Department
A Park Partner with the National Park Service, Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at Yosemite offers many programs to enrich your Yosemite experience. Find out more about our Interpretive Services Department, and their programs.

Tour The Ahwahnee
A walking tour of The Ahwahnee, and its grounds. Learn more about the special history of the hotel, and the people that designed it.

Snap the perfect Yosemite photograph
Visit scenic locations with a local Yosemite photographer, who can introduce you to Yosemite and give you tips on capturing that unforgettable Yosemite image.

Learn about Bracebridge
Bracebridge has been a holiday tradition in Yosemite since 1927. Learn more about this celebrated event on one of our special programs.

Design Your Own Program
The Interpretive Services Department of DNC can customize a program specifically for your group.

Ranger Walks and Talks
National Park Service also provides many interesting walks and talks each day.

Free Art Classes
The Yosemite Association offers free art classes through our Art Activities Center. Learn to paint or draw and take home a special and unique memento of your visit to Yosemite.

Alaska - Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska - Glacier Bay National Park
Welcome to the Glacier Bay National Park Page. This site is dedicated to providing useful information on Glacier Bay National Park. Learn about the park's history and wildlife, discover scenic hiking trails and beautiful campgrounds. Plan a trip or vacation using detailed downloadable maps and referencing our sights guide, check the weather of the area, get the park address and driving directions, and find national park hotels and lodging. The massive glaciers are only one part of the charm of this park filled with wildlife and recreational opportunities

ACTIVITY
Morning Hike
Meet at Glacier Bay Lodge for a 3 hour hike, destination varies. Each morning at 9:00 am.

Films
Visitor Center auditorium upstairs on the second level of Glacier Bay Lodge (01 Jun through 31 Aug only) Educational films shown twice daily. Check at information desk for times.

Forest Loop Walk
A guided walk along the 1 mile Forest Loop Trail begins daily at 2:30 pm at the lodge, and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. Meet in the lobby of Glacier Bay Lodge.From June through August an extra walk is scheduled at 2:00 p.m.

Ranger Demonstrations
A park ranger will use hands-on tools to demonstrate a natural history concept or activity (June 1 and August 31)

Evening Program
Each evening Park Naturalists / Rangers present a 30 minute program, which begin at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the auditorium of Glacier Bay Lodge on the second level; for times check ask at the Visitor Center information desk. During May and September only one presentation is offered at 9:00 p.m.

Junior Ranger Program
Ask a park ranger about participating in Glacier Bay's Junior Ranger Program. It's a fun way for young visitors to get the most out of their visit

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Texas South Padre Island

Texas South Padre Island
More famous for Spring Break, this place is an ideal spot for a Texas summer beach trip
Located on the tropical tip of Texas, South Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay. Beautiful beaches, warm Gulf waters, fishing, boating, bird watching, shopping, and a diversity of year-round activities await every visitor. As the days wind down with breathtaking sunsets over the bay, night clubs and restaurants come alive with conversation, dining, music and dancing. Many restaurants will even cook your catch! No matter what your interests, South Padre Island offers one of the most fantastic beach vacation destinations in the world. Be yourself... in a place you really want to be. South Padre Island.
An abundance of activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, dolphin watching, parasailing, jet skiing, horseback riding on the beach, shopping, tennis, golf and lounging by the pool await every visitor. As the days wind down with breathtaking sunsets over the bay, night clubs and restaurants come alive with conversation, dining, music and dancing. No matter what your interests, South Padre Island awaits you.

Hotels
Beachside Inn
Units: 65 | Inner Island
Rooms: Sgl, Dbl, Ste , Minimum Stay: 1 night, Spring Breakers Allowed: Yes, Beachside Inn accepts the following credit card(s)

Beachview 114
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There are 1 King size bed, 2 twin beds, & 1 sofa bed. 6 people maximum.
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Best Western La Copa Inn and Suites
Units: 146 | Beach Front
Welcome to the new Best Western La Copa Inn & Suites where guests will receive spectacular beachfront accommodations and top-notch amenities for an affordable price. Located in beautiful...

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Spring Breakers Allowed: Yes
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Aquarius
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Rooms: 1, 2
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Spring Breakers Allowed: Yes
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Bahia Mar Resort & Conference Center Condos
Units: 35 | Beach Front
Rooms: 2,3
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Casa de Siesta
The rooms are configured around a courtyard, which historically provided protected open space & was the location of the community well.

Redfish Inn On The Bay
Offers 6 uniquely designed, So Texas coastal style, rooms upstairs. Each with their own private bath and access to 2nd floor?s wrap around balcony. We also have the Angler?s Suite.

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AACE Rental
Summer of 1991 Sharon Partain and Janice Thorp started AACE Enterprises, Inc., dba AACE Condo Rentals. Late 1991 started construction at 4901 Padre Blvd.

Affordable Beach House Vacation Rentals SPI, Inc.
Looking for a place to call home for your next stay on South Padre Island? Enjoy the simplicity and charm of a South Padre Island beach house vacation rental.

All On Beach Rentals
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Stay on beach and watch the beautiful gulf of Mexico waves roll in. This affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath house can accomodate 16+ and is walking distance to

Rental By Owner
Bahama Beach Lodge
The main area of the house is comprised of the kitchen, living room, and back porch. This greatroom has a peaked ceiling over 13 feet high, ceiling fans & lights and a custom, handcrafted wood...

Beach Cottage - The Tarpon House
The home is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. Spacious!
Sleeps 8, 1 King bed, 4 twin beds and 1 sofa bed.

Blue Beach House
Cozy secluded Beach House, great views, Private trail directly to the beach
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 3 Baths
Also available as a 2 Rooms 2 Bath configuration
Sleeps 10 can accommodate...

Campgrounds
Andy Bowie Park
Is at the northern end of the South Padre Island town limits. Travel north on Park Road 100 to the South Padre Island Convention Center. Next to the convention center is the popular Laguna Madre

Isla Blanca Park
On the southernmost tip of South Padre Island, is the crown jewel of the system. Over one mile of clean, white beach along the Gulf of Mexico offers abundant waterfront recreational facilities,...

KOA Kampground
Max Length Pull Through: 80 feet
50 Amp Service Available
Cable TV (with charge), Kampstore, Free Wireless Internet, Meeting Room Available, LP gas (with charge), Fitness Center,...

THINGS TO DO
The Beach
The widest and cleanest in Texas, the beaches of South Padre Island have gotten very high ratings from a variety of sources, including Men's Fitness, Conde Nast Traveler, msn.com city search, the Travel Channel and others!
Amazin Walter's Sandcastle Lessons
Build a better sand castle!... take a lesson from Amazin' Walter, Grand Pooh-bah of the Sons of the Beach and president of The UNLITTER Campaign..

Beach Service of South Padre Island
The Beach Service of South Padre Island is a full service beach rental company.Our services include waverunner/jetski, jet boat rides, kayaks and banana boat rides, wedding and special event.

Christy the Clown
Looking for fun quality entertainment for your family reunion, company meeting, birthday celebration or other fun event? Christy the clown, formerly with Ringling Brothers, can entertain with...

Dining
Start with the fresh, delicious seafood and move on to almost any mouth-watering delight you can imagine!

Amberjack's Bayside Bar & Grill
Seafood, steaks, pasta, hamburgers and sandwiches. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Best view on the bay

BadaBing Bagels
Bagels from New York!! Bagel sandwiches.

Benny's By The Bay Cafe
Breakfast tacos and coffee, pancakes, lunch specials, Burgers and fries. Located in the Sea Ranch Marina

Night Life
The temperature may fall, but the nightlife heats up when the sun goes down! If you want to dance, sing, listen or just relax, we've got the spots for you!

Boomerang Billy's at The Surf Motel
Open-air beach bar. Water sport rentals. Swimming pool, beach volleyball and sundeck. At the Surf Motel

Club Pelican West
Two levels, two bars, two dance floors Live music

Coconuts
On the bay. Thatched roof and tropical island atmosphere.

Sports
An abundance of activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, dolphin watching, parasailing, jet skiing, horseback riding on the beach, shopping, tennis, golf and lounging by the pool await every visitor.

Golf
The Rio Grande Valley offers great golfing for handicappers of all levels. Keep in mind that our temperate climate allows golfers to tee off 12 months a year. The closest championship course is the South Padre Island Golf Club, located 15 minutes away in Laguna Vista.

Tennis
South Padre Island's sunny days make for perfect play - regardless of your skill level. All of the major hotels and condominiums feature tennis courts which are available to their guests. The staff at the South Padre Island Visitors Center (800-767-2373) can also offer suggestions on private and group lessons.

Windsurfing
The Laguna Madre bay separates South Padre Island from the Texas mainland and is recognized as one of the world's top windsurfing destinations. The sailing season off South Padre runs from September through May. Water depth varies from three to five feet, daytime winds average 18 mph, and the average yearly temperature is in the 70s. Novices and pros come to sail the bay, the Jetties, Boca Chica, and the Ditch, site of some of the fastest windsurfing speeds in North America.

Fishing
Bay or offshore, from a boat, flyfishing, surffishing, guided or by yourself, you will be surprised by the variety of exciting options laying just below the surface!

Eco Tourism & Birding
Join the thousands who flock to South Padre Island to observe over 300 species of birds annually, along with just absorbing the natural beauty of this Island paradise.

Oklahoma - National Cowboy Hall of Fame

Oklahoma - National Cowboy Hall of Fame
This Oklahoma City attraction is the biggest of its kind and holds a big sale and exhibition each June

About the Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the museum in Oklahoma City collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs and ground-breaking scholarly research to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of our American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture.

Facility Rentals
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is the perfect site for any special event. You and your guests can enjoy a day or evening in one of the Nation's premier museums. Whether in the Sam Noble Special Events Center, the S.B. "Burk" Burnett Board Room, or on the Western States Plaza, a beautiful outdoor setting, the Museum provides an atmosphere that is second to none.

Special Events Center
This magnificent 16,500 square foot facility offers the most unique and breathtaking decor in the West. Five monumental 18' x 46' triptychs depicting Western landscapes by renowned artist Wilson Hurley, adorn the walls of this one-of-a-kind banquet area.
These five western landscapes are the largest set of triptych paintings in the nation. They were completed between 1992 and 1996 by Wilson Hurley, and reside in the Sam Noble Special Event Center. Each of the 18' x 46' triptychs, dubbed "Windows to the West," depict a particular western location caught at sunset, and all, except one, have the same horizon line with the light streaming in from the west. The first, New Mexico Suite, was completed in 1992, and shows an apocalyptic sky over the Sandia Mountains as viewed from the west side of the Rio Grande near Albuquerque. In 1993 came Arizona Suite, a view of the Grand Canyon from an unusual lower level looking upward. Then in 1994 California Suite, depicting Point Lobos on the Pacific Coast near Carmel, with the sun setting over the ocean, appeared. Utah Suite, completed in 1995, contains a magnificent view of Monument Valley under a cloudless sky. Finally, in 1996, Wyoming Suite, with its spectacular view of the lower falls of the Yellowstone River, complete the assemblage.
The room has a banquet seating capacity of 1,100 and is equipped with the latest technology for all of your audiovisual needs. Prep-kitchen facilities are available for on-site catering. (1800 theater seating capacity)

S.B. "Burk" Burnett Board Room
Whether you want to impress your top clients or conduct a breakaway session with your staff, our Board Room is the perfect conference, or small dining area. The room seats up to 110 banquet style with a variety of options in seating and table arrangements. Audio visual equipment is available for your use. The room is also available for more intimate evening gatherings and receptions. (180 - theater seating capacity)

Plaza & Gardens
If you love the great outdoors, you'll enjoy this spacious plaza and garden area nestled among glistening pools and native plants and flowers. Western States Plaza reservations are limited to wedding ceremonies only and for no more than 350 guests and may only be reserved in conjunction with rental of Special Event Center for the reception. Western States Plaza wedding ceremony set-up for up to 350 guests - $700.

Weddings & Wedding Receptions
Policies specific to wedding and wedding reception rentals:

* Weddings and wedding receptions may not begin before 5:30 p.m.
* Western States Plaza reservations are limited to ceremonies only and for no more than 350 guests and may only be reserved in conjunction with rental of Special Event Center for the reception.
* Non-refundable deposits and a signed contract are necessary to guarantee the rental space. Initial deposit totaling 50% of the space rental is due at time of contracting, remaining 50% of the space rental is due 60 days before the event. Both payments are non-refundable. Variables will be billed following the event; i.e., audio visual fees, dance floor, security, etc.

Dining on Persimmon Hill
Open Daily
Serving Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Snacks and Desserts Available Until 3:30 p.m.

* The Museum's restaurant, Dining on Persimmon Hill, is decorated in an early prairie motif of blue cornflowers and yellow sunflowers and is rich with Western tradition.
* Located in the Museum’s east wing near the Sam Noble Special Events Center, this full-service restaurant overlooks the Western States Plaza, pool and fountains.
* Menu items range in price from $3.99 for a delicious soup to a full, plated meal for $7.99. The generous buffet is $9.50 per person. A children’s menu is available.
* Monday through Saturday, the restaurant offers a bountiful buffet that includes 2 soups; 8 fresh garden salads; 3 entrees; 3 sides; and 4 desserts.
* Specials are featured each week highlighting new and tasty plated meals.
* High Tea Trays are available daily. The restaurant’s old-fashioned desserts are chocolate Italian cream cake, apple dumplings, strawberry torte, blackberry cobbler, bread pudding, carrot cake, hot fudge brownies and more.
* On Sunday, one main delectable brunch buffet is available with menu service limited to desserts and beverages. The cost for the buffet is $9.50 per person seven days a week.


Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10 2009 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy this special buffet hosted by the Museum's Dining on Persimmon Hill restaurant in the grand Sam Noble Special Events Center. Museum admission included. Reservations required (405) 478-2250, Ext. 281.

New Mexico Santa Fe

New Mexico Santa Fe
To help you plan your visit to Santa Fe, also known as the City Different, here are a few basic facts about our city.

With a population of 70,000 primarily Hispanic, Anglo and Native American people, Santa Fe, which means Holy Faith in Spanish, is New Mexico's fourth largest city behind Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Rio Rancho. Situated at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, it was founded between 1607 and 1610, making it the second oldest city as well as the highest and oldest capital in the U.S. In 1912, it officially achieved statehood and today its unique offerings of art, culture and ancient traditions make it a world-class tourist destination, drawing more than 1 million visitors each year. In 2005, Santa Fe became the first U.S. city to be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City, one of only nine cities in the world to hold this designation.

Accommodations
The City Different lives up to its name when it comes to accommodating visitors. Relax, rest up and rejuvenate yourself in Santa Fe style, whether you stay in grand or boutique hotels steeped in history, luxurious resorts with full-service spas, convenient motels with Southwestern flair, bed and breakfasts full of Santa Fe charm, numerous campgrounds and RV parks with views of dazzling sunsets.

Hotels and Motels
Santa Fe's hotels can make your stay a remarkable experience, whether you're seeking world-class luxury, historic elegance or rustic charm. Your options are as wide as our turquoise sky. Stay in the heart of bustling downtown Santa Fe and walk to the city's famous sites, shops and restaurants. Or choose a hotel nearby, surrounded by acres of mountain oasis with hiking trails to explore.

Holiday Inn Express
3450 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-474-7570

Holiday Inn Santa Fe
4048 Cerrillos Road
505-473-4646 800-HOLIDAY

Hotel Plaza Real
125 Washington Ave
Santa Fe, Nm 87501
505-988-4900 877-901-7666

Hotel Santa Fe
1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-1200 800-825-9876

Resorts
When you stay in any of Santa Fe's resorts, you'll experience the ultimate vacation from everyday life. Enjoy the pleasures offered by world-class resorts located downtown or nearby in nature's sanctuary, surrounded by ponds, cottonwood and willow trees and glorious gardens.

Sunrise Springs Resort Spa
242 Los Pinos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-471-3600; 800-955-0028

Terra Restuarant
198 State Road 592
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505-946-5700

Villas de Santa Fe
400 Griffin Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-3000 or 800-869-6790

Accommodations at Quail Run Resort
3101 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-795-7211

Motels
Santa Fe motels offer a range of amenities and services as well as Southwestern charm and hospitality. They also offer convenience, located either in downtown Santa Fe, on or near a major highway or close to the Santa Fe airport. Many motels provide free shuttle access to downtown Santa Fe and the casinos.

Econolodge
3470 Cerillos Road
Santa Fe, NM, US, 87507
505-577-5318

King's Rest Court
1452 Cerrillos
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-983-8879

Stage Coach Motor Inn
3360 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-471-0707

Best Western Inn of Santa Fe
3650 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-438-3822

Bed and Breakfasts
Once you've stayed in a Santa Fe bed and breakfast, you'll want to extend your vacation for days, even weeks. Your hosts can provide helpful information about where to shop, what to see and how best to get around town, but friendly, old-fashioned Southwestern hospitality is only part of the fun.

Four Kachinas Bed & Breakfast Inn
512 Webber Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(888)634 8782

Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and in Santa Fe
401 Old Taos Highway
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.982.8539

Hacienda Doña Andrea
78 Vista del Oro
Cerrillos, NM 87010
505-424-8995

Hacienda Las Barrancas
27 County Road 84D
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505-455-2197 / 1-866-455-2197

Campgrounds and RV Parks
If you love the great outdoors, then you'll love staying in a Santa Fe campground and RV park. Bring your own tents, vans, trailers and RVs or rent a rustic cabin among the trees. You can set up in the heart of the city, within walking distance of restaurants, shops and historic sites. For a more secluded spot, choose a park that's tucked away on a ridgetop or surrounded by shady native trees but still near the city.

Los Campos De Santa Fe RV Resort
3574 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe NM 87507
505-473-1949

Rancheros de Santa Fe
Camping Park
I-25 at Exit 290
(505) 466-3482

Santa Fe KOA
934 Old Las Vegas Highway,
I-25 north of Santa Fe
(505) 466-1419

Santa Fe Skies RV Park
14 Browncastle Ranch,
I-25 Exit at NM 599 to Highway 14,
east on Vista del Monte
(505) 473-5946

Vacation Rentals
The Hacienda at Garcia Street
221 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-955-0550

The Management Group
444 Galisteo Street, Suite E
Santa Fe, N.M. 87501
505-982-2823

Vacation Rental Santa Fe
P. O. Box 33411
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87594
505-699-2289

Adobe Casita
125 Ridgecrest Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-8754

Reservation Services
To make planning your Santa Fe stay easier, reservation services are ready to assist. They can save you time and, in some cases, money with lodging discounts and package deals.

Accommodations Hotline
54 1/2 E. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
1 800 338-6877

CasaBella Management Services
105 Pine Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 231-4920

HotelBuddies/Santa Fe
101 W. Marcy Street Suite 202
Santa Fe, NM 87501
1-877-255-3762

Native Destinations
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-9996