(Shenandoah National Park, VA) – September 16, 2008 – Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge invite you to escape to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains this fall. Right in the backyard for Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC residents sits the 197,000 acre expanse of land that will start to change colors as the days become shorter and nights become cooler. While it is impossible to predict a peak fall date in the Park due to the many hollows, ridges and mountaintops, fall wildflowers like showy asters and goldenrods are beginning to appear.
Visitors can witness the fall foliage spreading its colors from the mountains down to the valley as Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge offer guests a variety of accommodations and dining options. Rooms on weekends are no longer available but Sunday through Thursday nights are still up for grabs.
Located seventy miles west of Washington D.C. and just a 90-minute drive from Charlottesville, VA, Shenandoah National Park makes for a perfect getaway less than a tank of gas away.
Celebrate the warm colors of fall in the mountains this season and plan your escape while there is still availability. For more information about lodging in the Park visit us online at www.visitshenandoah.com or call us at 1-800-778-2872.
About Shenandoah National Park
Established by Congress in 1935, Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia contains nearly 197,000 acres of land with over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Shenandoah draws up to 1.5 million visitors a year with its rich history, unique geography and wildlife, as well as the panoramic vistas from the Skyline Drive. This National Scenic Byway, built during the Depression era, winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the park, providing vistas of the sweeping landscape to the east and west. Lodging options in the park include Skyland Resort (mile 41.7), Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51.2) and Lewis Mountain Cabins (mile 57.5), which are operated by ARAMARK, an authorized concessionaire and hospitality provider for the National Park Service. For more information about Shenandoah accommodations, dining and special events, call 800-778-2872 or visit www.visitshenandoah.com.
About ARAMARK Parks & Destinations
ARAMARK Parks & Destinations, a division of ARAMARK, provides a wide range of professional services, including property management, hospitality services and recreational support to specialty hotels, resorts, national & state parks, national forest service and other tourist destinations throughout the United States. ARAMARK Parks & Destinations seeks to create memorable experiences at destinations by bringing the best in environmental stewardship, sustainable cuisine and interpretive programs to the guests it serves. For more information on ARAMARK Parks & Destinations and each of its properties, visit www.aramarkparksanddestinations.com. |
