Author Archives: Josh Palecki

Bonelli Bluffs Named Top Campground

ExplorUS is proud to highlight a standout achievement in our outdoor campground portfolio. Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort and Campground has been named a Top Campground in the U.S. by the 2026 Campspot Awards. Campspot is an online booking platform for campgrounds throughout North America. Set against the backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains just outside […]

Setting a Standard in Sustainability

As Earth Day approaches, we are proud to highlight one of our flagship operations that reflects ExplorUS’ commitment to sustainability in hospitality operations. Muir Woods Trading Company, our café and gift shop at Muir Woods National Monument, outside San Francisco, has garnered recognition from both local and industry organizations.   The operation earned its Marin […]

A New Era for Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park has long captivated travelers with the awe-inspiring natural beauty of its pristine lakes, ancient forests, and glacier-capped peaks. ExplorUS is honored to partner with the National Park Service as the new operator of several iconic guest destinations throughout this Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. ExplorUS will oversee operations at Lake Crescent Lodge, […]

National Park Service selects Explor Peaks of Otter to operate visitor services at Peaks of Otter Lodge

News Release Date: November 13, 2024 BEDFORD, VA – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Explor Peaks of Otter, LLC, a subsidiary of ExplorUS, to operate visitor services at Peaks of Otter Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway under a 10-year concession contract. The existing lodging, food service, retail, and shuttle bus services at Peaks […]

Reuse and Refill! ExplorUS Partners on Initiatives to Reduce Single-Use Plastics at Three National Park Sites

CONTACT: Branden Rosenthal ([email protected]) Marta Young ([email protected]) September 5, 2024 (OVERLAND PARK, KS) – Plastic pollution is a growing challenge for our planet, affecting ecosystems and wildlife. Even our scenic National Parks, meant to be havens of natural beauty, are seeing an increase in plastic waste. If we don’t change our habits, plastic production could […]

Much-Needed New Store at Lake Kachess Inside Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest

July 8, 2024 Kittitas County, Washington, JUL. 2024- A brand-new campground retail store has opened at Lake Kachess for the entire camping season. Local seasonal jobs are being offered, and the campground is expecting to reduce the traffic on the I-90 corridor now that a full range of supplies will be available near the lake […]

Travel Site Top Honor for Three ExplorUS Concessions

July 2, 2024 Three concession locations managed by ExplorUS have received a high honor from Tripadvisor — the 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, outside of Tucson, Arizona; Cades Cove within Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee; and Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been recognized […]

Camp Richardson’s Campgrounds Featured as “Best in the West”

June 20, 2024 One of North America’s top travel companies, AAA, has recognized Camp Richardson Resort, which is managed by ExplorUS, as a one the best for kids and families. AAA’s Via Magazine gives a shout-out to the South Lake Tahoe resort’s many campsites, beach access, ice cream parlor, restaurant menu, and variety of activities, […]