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 […]
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MARCH 8, 2024 (OGLESBY, Ill.) — There’s a reason Starved Rock State Park and Lodge are consistently ranked as a top Illinois destination. Many reasons, in fact. The beautiful scenery of nature trails, canyons and waterfalls intertwined with the relaxing ambience of the lodge makes a perfect getaway for anyone. On Friday, we arrived to […]
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MARCH 6, 2024 Company to assume concession operations of the “Crown Jewel” of Oregon March 4, 2024 (OVERLAND PARK, Kansas) — ExplorUS, a leading national provider of concession services in national and state parks, announced today that the company has signed a definitive letter of intent to assume control of Crater Lake Hospitality’s operations at Crater Lake […]
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JANUARY 29, 2024 StyleBluePrint Article By Melonee Hurt Many are called to visit Hot Springs, AR, for its healing mineral waters, but there’s so much more to see, do, and taste in this historic Southern town! These are our favorite ways to soak up a weekend in Hot Springs. Located only about an hour’s drive southwest […]
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JANUARY 25, 2024 CASSVILLE, MO, JAN. 2024 – Roaring River Adventures LLC, a division of ExplorUS, a hospitality management company operating in parks across the country, will manage the lodging, dining, retail and meeting facilities at Roaring River State Park beginning this year. Located in the southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River State Park is one […]
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JANUARY 22, 2024 Freshly baked popovers and afternoon tea on the lawn of Jordan Pond House is a longtime tradition, dating back to 1895. Today, more than 2,000 visitors dine on the lawn daily during peak season at this restaurant within Acadia National Park in Maine, run by ExplorUS under a National Park Service concession […]