Visit a National Park this Summer

Are you looking for an affordable vacation this summer? Visit a National Park this summer. ARAMARK Parks and Destinations just announced new discounts in conjunction with the National Park Service's Fee-Free Weekends. During the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19 and August 15-16, 2009, in addition to receiving free entrance to the National Park, visitors can also get deals on tours, lodging and retail specials at select national park destinations.

Deals for travelers during the weekends of June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19, and August 15 and 16, 2009, include:

Lake Powell and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Full-day Rainbow Bridge Scenic Cruise: Buy one ticket and receive the second ticket at a 50% discount. Valid dates: June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19, August 15 and 16, and September 26, 2009. To make a reservation, call (888) 486-4665 or visit www.lakepowell.com for more information.

Denali National Park and Preserve

• Denali Park Resorts' Denali Natural History Tour: Buy one ticket and receive the second ticket at a 50% discount.* To make a reservation, call (866) 296-0327 or visit www.denaliparkresorts.com for more information. Valid dates: June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19, August 15 and 16, 2009.

* Note: Visitors who have made advance reservations for park campgrounds, shuttle bus seats, or a bus tour have already paid an entrance fee and will not receive a refund. The no-refund policy is being applied across the country. Visitors who arrive at Denali without an advance reservation will have the entrance fee waived when they obtain their campsite or bus ticket on any of the six fee-free days.

Shenandoah National Park

• Skyland Resort: Guests who stay Saturday night at the regular rate will have the option to book a second night on Sunday at a 50% discount. To make a reservation, call (800) 778-2872 (promotion code: NPSDAYS) or visit www.visitshenandoah.com for more information. Valid dates: June 20 and 21, July 18 and 19, August 15 and 16, and September 26 and 27, 2009.

Olympic National Park

• Lake Quinault Lodge, Kalaloch Lodge and Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort: Receive a free souvenir water bottle with retail purchase of $35 or more. To make a reservation, call (866) 297-7367 or visit www.visitwashingtonparks.com for more information.

Mesa Verde National Park

• Receive a free children's souvenir water bottle with retail purchase of $35 or more. With the purchase of two adult ranger-guided bus tours, guests will receive a child's ticket free. To make a reservation, call (866) 292-8295 or visit www.visitmesaverde.com for more information.