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Fall Breezes and Holiday Spirit are in
the Air at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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New seasons bring the promise of bright colors, romantic
escapes and unforgettable adventures for two… or a whole crew
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| Sequoia & Kings Canyon
National Parks, CA – November 2015 / Newsmaker Alert
/ As fall emerges in Sequoia
and Kings Canyon National Parks, colors change, wildlife awakens and
a sense of solitude lingers in the breezy, crisp air. With summer crowds
back to school and work, this is the prime season for uninterrupted adventures
and a zen-inducing getaway, whether rounding up a group for dazzling stargazing
and traversing the trails or planning a romantic escape with a special
someone.
Park travelers can savor some of the year’s best days – and star-spangled nights – for exploring with the Night Sky Package. Available at Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia and John Muir Lodge in Kings Canyon, the package includes an overnight stay, an astronomy book and wheel, a flashlight and a keepsake tote and throw blanket. For those seeking travel for two, both properties also offer a Romance Package, featuring overnight lodging, a bottle of house wine with two souvenir glasses, local chocolate truffles and a $50 dinner voucher. There are many ways to earn
a great night’s sleep in the parks, some more traveled than others. This
season, explorers can build a balanced itinerary featuring old favorites
and new discoveries. After taking in a breathtaking sunrise at Kings Canyon’s
Panoramic
Point, enjoy the refreshing shade and towering trees on a hike through
Redwood
Canyon in Sequoia, which is home to the largest grove of sequoia trees
in the world. Next, stop by Hospital
Rock for an ancient history study – it’s full of Native American pictographs
– and learn a bit more about the Big Trees at the Giant
Forest Museum. Finally, wrap up the day with a drive through the beloved
Tunnel
Log, a true Sequoia staple. If night falls and travelers are still
ready for more adventures, the Sequoia Natural History Association’s Wonders
of the Night Sky and Ghosts
of the Giants Tour are fantastic ways to see the parks in a whole new
light.
 As the air grows chillier in the High Sierra, it’s a sign the holidays are near. Guests feeling holi-dazed with dishes, cooking and hosting will find comfort and joy in festive offerings at Wuksachi’s The Peaks Restaurant and Kings Canyon’s Grant Grove Restaurant, adjacent to John Muir Lodge. Serving up dishes like creamy chestnut soup, organic roasted turkey and plenty of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving and apricot rosemary glazed pork loin, roasted leek soup and eggnog crème brulee for Christmas, both locations have tasty recipes and beautiful views for a picturesque and stress-free celebration with loved ones. Grant Grove Restaurant will also offer a special holiday lunch following the parks’ signature holiday event, Trek to the Tree. Scheduled for Dec. 13, this annual event brings attendees around the General Grant Tree – dubbed “The Nation’s Christmas Tree” by President Calvin Coolidge in 1925 – for caroling and a moving ceremony honoring fallen military servicemen and women. Little ones whose New Year’s resolution involves seeing more of the outdoors are in luck thanks to the Every Kid in a Park program honoring the upcoming National Park Service Centennial. For the 2015 and 2016 school year, all fourth grade students are eligible to receive a free entrance pass for all federally managed destinations, including national parks like Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The whole family can enjoy the parks and a great deal with a limited-time early bird offer. Any John Muir Lodge or Wuksachi Lodge stay between Jan. 3, 2016 and March 17, 2016 are only $89 and $99 per night, respectively, with weekends just $10-$20 more. Simply use offer code WINTERDEAL to book. To learn more about lodging and seasonal activities in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, visit VisitSequoiaKingsCanyon.com. About Delaware North at
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