FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: 
Helen Morton   
540.743.7599  
morton-helen@aramark.com

(Shenandoah National Park, VA) – October 2nd, 2008 – Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park would like to extend a warm welcome to all the troops who have served the United States selflessly while being far away from home and their families. Right in the backyard for Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC residents, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a much-needed family escape. The national scenic byway, Skyline Drive, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, traverses the top of the mountain allowing you to admire stunning views of Shenandoah Valley.

To celebrate the troops being home for the holidays and to thank them for representing and serving our 50 states, Skyland Resort is offering a Military Special from November 9th through November 25th at only $50.00 for a weeknight stay with the second night free (offer valid Sunday thru Thursday nights only). To make a reservation, call 800-778-2872 and ask for the Military Special, or book online using the code MILITARY.

Located seventy miles west of Washington D.C. and just a 90-minute drive from Charlottesville, VA, Shenandoah National Park can be your place to reconnect with the family and relax like it’s your own backyard. Skyland Resort gives you a chance to be home away from home on a peaceful vacation or to rekindle family time while exploring the trails and escaping into the wilderness of Shenandoah National Park.

For more information, visit us online at www.visitshenandoah.com/militaryspecial  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 concessioner 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 and Destinations
ARAMARK Parks and 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 and Destinations and each of its properties, visit www.aramarkparksanddestinations.com.