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 […]
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Reuse and Refill! ExplorUS Partners on Initiatives to Reduce Single-Use Plastics at Three National Park Sites
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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June 18, 2024 In addition to providing excellent customer service and keeping the campgrounds clean, our Camp Hosts have a well-deserved reputation for making safety a top priority. One Camp Host on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests in Colorado recently had the opportunity to spread his knowledge of fire safety with the public. Larry Romero […]
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June 17, 2024 With its historic cabins, old-timey ice cream parlor, and generations of fiercely loyal guests, South Lake Tahoe’s beachfront Camp Richardson Resort is marking its 100th anniversary with a significant refresh. New operator ExplorUS began renovations earlier this year with the 160-acre property’s 1926 hotel, whose grand lobby and 34 guest rooms shine with restored […]
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April 15, 2024 The wait was over with the ceremonial firing of a starter pistol at 6:30 a.m. on March 1. The highly anticipated opening day of the 2024 catch-and-keep trout season in Missouri began with a flourish at Montauk State Park, in Salem, and Roaring River State Park, in Cassville. Cool weather and cloudy […]
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April 10, 2024 Celebrating “Easter in the Park” at Echo Bluff State Park is a beloved tradition, and warm springtime weather marked this year’s holiday weekend festivities. The Betty Lea Lodge, the centerpiece of the Park located in Eminence, Missouri, was the perfect place to combine Easter fun with the natural wonders of nearby Sinking […]
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MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (March 22, 2024) — With the snip of a ceremonial red ribbon, a new era was ushered in at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, located in Mammoth Cave National Park in south-central Kentucky. An extensive two-year renovation was completed in time to welcome visitors for the busy season ahead. The project was […]
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MARCH 11, 2024 18th Annual Best of Weddings Awards HonorTop Wedding Professionals Across America OGLESBY, (March 6, 2024)—Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2024 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This accolade represents the top local wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples on The […]