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Grand Teton Lodge Company - Opening Dates 2008
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Media/Press Releases
Media Contact:
Erin Dolin
PRima Donna PR
erin@primadonnapr.com
303-204-4819
Throughout the month of May, the Company will begin welcoming guests to Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. (May 9, 2008) – Grand Teton Lodge Company today announced its opening dates for the 2008 summer season. The Company is the concessioner in Grand Teton National Park operating a unique assortment of lodging properties, restaurants, tours and activities that brings thousands of travelers closer to the wonders of the Park each year from May until October.
Jackson Lake Lodge, the Company’s full-service resort, will open its doors to guests from across the country and around the world on May 19. Located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park on a bluff overlooking Jackson Lake and the stunning Teton Mountain Range, Jackson Lake Lodge offers an unparalleled location for family or group getaways. Immediately captivated by the scenery and beauty of the national surroundings, visitors often return again and again to reconnect with nature and with one another.
Beginning May 19, the lobby will be abuzz again with travelers signing up for outdoor adventures that provide the ultimate escape from the urban frenzy of their everyday lives. Two of Jackson Lake Lodge’s most popular activities—Snake River Floats and Horseback Riding—will launch soon after the Lodge opens. Guests will be able to catch up on “current” events during Snake River Floats starting May 20 and “get back in the saddle again” at its corrals beginning May 24.
Jackson Lake Lodge’s many other services and amenities including its restaurants, gift shops, transportation services and business center will all be at guests’ fingertips when it opens May 19.
Travelers in search of a vacation to bring them in touch with the wilderness can start bunking up at Colter Bay Village on May 23. This unique lodging community offers a variety of accommodations including log and tent cabins, an RV park with water, sewer and electrical hookups and a traditional campground. The log cabins (most of which were built by the original settlers of the area) are located adjacent to the shores of Jackson Lake and offer a variety of layouts that make it possible to comfortably house two to eight guests.
Colter Bay Village’s most-talked about activities include a full-service marina which will open May 24 and its own horse corrals where guests can start saddling up on June 1. Other guest services including restaurants, a grocery store, a launderette, gift shops and a service station will all be open for business on May 23. While staying at Colter Bay Village, guests can also take advantage of nightly talks about the history of Grand Teton National Park by rangers, walking tours of the cabins by a company historian, a Native American museum for the culturally inclined, a Visitor Center that offers comprehensive hiking information and a Young Naturalist program for children.
On May 30, Jenny Lake Lodge will reopen to offer a gracious oasis to guests seeking intimate and elegantly rustic accommodations within the Park. Jenny Lake Lodge’s legendary service and unparalleled proximity to the Teton Mountain Range has earned accolades from the world’s top travel publications as one of the world’s best hotels by both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines. Here you might find couples celebrating their 1st anniversary mingling with those marking their 50th. Regardless of the occasion, the breathtaking beauty of the location coupled with the unique Old West charm of the property will inspire all visiting guests. Details are of no concern, as activities are readily available to all who are interested.
At Jenny Lake Lodge, couples can spin their own unique fairytale by indulging in a variety of romantic activities such as strolls along the shores of Jenny and Leigh Lake, afternoon wildflower walks through the forest, picnics at Turpin Meadow, or just by spending some alone time in one of the 37 cabins tucked in amongst the pines. An all-inclusive stay at Jenny Lake Lodge includes breakfast and a prix fixe five-course dinner in the elegant Dining Room as well as horseback rides and bike rental.
No matter which accommodations guests decide upon, Grand Teton Lodge Company offers countless adrenaline-inducing activities that they can take advantage of throughout the summer season. In fact, the Company was recently rated by National Geographic Adventure in 2008 as one of “The Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth.”
As stewards of Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton Lodge Company is also very committed to minimizing its impact on the environment across all of its operations. From its aggressive recycling efforts, to encouraging visitors to minimize impacts to area trails, to offering local and organic products on restaurant’s menus, the Company is always on the look out for opportunities to share environmental knowledge with guests so they can see first-hand how easy it is to make a difference.
About Grand Teton Lodge Company
With a mission to preserve, protect and inspire, Grand Teton Lodge Company is the concessionaire in Grand Teton National Park operating the lodging, restaurants, tours and activities at Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, Gros Ventre and Jenny Lake Campgrounds as well as Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, which is located just outside the Park in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The company’s Envision™ program represents its commitment to a comprehensive, systematic approach to sustainable business practices that preserve the environment, ensure quality service, and provide for the health and safety of its guests and employees. For more information about Grand Teton Lodge Company, call 307-543-3100 or visit www.gtlc.com/pr
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