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Birding
a Boon at Big Bend National Park This Spring, Summer
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Flock to Chisos
Mountains Lodge, Spy 450 Different Species Including
Elusive Colima
Warbler and Enjoy 25 percent off Rates June 1 through Aug. 31
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Big
Bend National Park, TX – February 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / Forever
Resorts’ Chisos Mountains
Lodge in Big Bend National Park transforms into a bird-lovers’ headquarters
each spring and summer as avid birders make the historic lodge their base
of operations as they seek out hundreds of bird species, including the
elusive Colima warbler. Each morning, from Valentine’s Day through September,
birders gather early and head out for a chance to catch a glimpse of the
sought-after Colima warbler and—if they’re really fortunate—snap a photo
of it.
In
addition to the draw of world-class birding, visitors to Chisos Mountains
Lodge during the summer months can look forward to enjoying stunning sunsets,
star gazing, wildflower blooms, active local wildlife, spectacular thunderstorms
and cooler desert temperatures at 5,400 feet above sea level. Even more
enticing—from June 1 through Aug. 31, Chisos Mountains Lodge is offering
25 percent off regular room rates.
This
large gray and brown Colima warbler has a distinctive yellow rump and lives
exclusively in the Chisos Mountains in western Texas and Sierra Madre Occidental
of northeastern Mexico. Big Bend National Park recognizes the importance
of the region to the Colima warbler by protecting and monitoring its breeding
habitat. As a result, the Big Bend population of these birds has remained
stable for the last 30 years, which attracts birders from early spring
through September.
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In
addition to the Colima warbler, birders at Big Bend National Park have
nearly 450 different species to spot in the area. Due to its variety of
habitats, including open desert, desert springs, moist forested canyons
and pinyon-oak-juniper woodlands, Big Bend is home to numerous excellent
birding locations. As a result, Chisos Mountains Lodge welcomes not only
leisure birders, but also academic study groups from universities, which
venture to the park during their spring breaks.
Rates
inside Big Bend National Park at Chisos Mountains Lodge start at $132 per
night, while RV sites at Forever Resorts’ Rio Grande Village start at $35
per night. Three miles outside of the park, accommodations at Forever Resorts
Big
Bend Resort and Adventures start at $69.95 per night.
About
Chisos Mountains Lodge
The
only lodge inside majestic Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains Lodge
offers sweeping views of the park amidst comfortable accommodations and
convenient, friendly services. Hiking trails and access to Big Bend National
Park’s varied scenic attractions are just steps away. Shopping and dining—including
al fresco dining when weather permits—are also available at the lodge.
RV and tent camp sites are also available at Rio Grande RV Park and Campground.
To book lodge accommodations or an RV site inside the park, go to www.ChisosMountainsLodge.com;
call 877-444-6777 to make reservations for tent camping sites. For reservations
at Big Bend Resort in Terlingua, Texas, go to www.BigBendResortAdventures.com.
About
Forever Resorts
Forever
Resorts is an exceptional collection of destinations providing hospitality
services throughout the world. The company focuses on properties with access
to nature and one-of-a-kind surroundings for vacations, including houseboating
adventures. For 30 years, Forever Resorts has provided custom-built luxury
rental houseboats for use at numerous lake and national park destinations
across the United States. Houseboats are manufactured in a variety of sizes
and amenities and contain environmental features such as energy-efficient
or LED lighting, low-flow water fixtures, zero water discharge into the
surrounding body of water, carbon-monoxide reduction through the use of
SafeCO™ generators and the most fuel-efficient engines available, along
with solar-enhanced electric systems. Boats also include carpeting and
cabinet tops made from recycled materials. All Forever Houseboats in the
fleet are National Marine Manufacturing Association certified and built
to ABYC and U.S. Coast Guard specifications. For more information, go to
www.ForeverResorts.com,
www.Facebook.com/ForeverResorts
or follow us on Twitter @ForeverResorts.
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Contacts:
Darla
Cook
Forever
Resorts
Vice
President, Public Relations
480-998-7199
x 7104
602-432-7549
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Marina
Nicola | Erika Pope
Vox
Solid Communications
for
Forever Resorts
702-586-2137
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