VA Travel Planner: National Parks and Resorts
Your Gateway to America’s Natural Beauty

Nothing is quite as American as the beauty of our National Parks. When VA Travel Card members travel to our National Parks Resorts, they can save up to 25% for stays at many of these outstanding National Parks locations, or get special package offers throughout the year -- all for being a VA Travel Card member. Locations include:

Lake Quinault
Olympic National Forest, WA
The Olympic Peninsula is home for the historic Lake Quinault Lodge, a landmark on the shores of beautiful Lake Quinault. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lodge is the perfect place to leave the cares of the world behind.

With over 632,000 acres, Olympic National Forest is a place of tremendous diversity as well as breathtaking beauty. It includes a temperate rainforest, a radiating mountain range, large lowland lakes, wild rushing rivers, tidelands and saltwater beaches. There is exceptional bird watching year-round, and this pristine wilderness area is home to magnificent wildlife.

Just a few hours from Seattle, there’s something for the outdoor enthusiast, whether you are hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing.

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Far View Lodge
Mesa Verde National Park, CO

The stunning landscape of Southwest Colorado, near Four Corners, is the backdrop as you explore Mesa Verde National Park. Here in the nation's richest archeological preserve, amazing cliff dwellings and more than 4,000 ancient sites reveal the fascinating culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people.

At Far View Lodge, guests enjoy stunning views, some up to 100 miles. Here you’ll savor Native American-inspired cuisine in the Metate Room Restaurant, learn about culture, archaeology and architecture during expertly guided tours.

To experience more of the scenic surroundings, we suggest hiking, jeeping, rafting and the not-to-be-missed historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Rail Road.

Big Meadows Lodge & Skyland Resort
Shenandoah National Park, VA

Easterners may enjoy the Shenandoah National Park, which is open year-round. Escape to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 70 miles west of Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park showcases the beauty, heritage and activities of this scenic destination.

Travel along historic Skyline Drive, a National Scenic Byway that traverses the top of the mountain through Shenandoah. Stop at one of 70 overlooks for exhilarating vistas of the Shenandoah Valley to the west and the Piedmont to the east. Explore miles of scenic hiking trails or amble along a beautiful bridle path on a guided horseback ride.

Lake Powell Resorts & Marina
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ/UT

Lake Powell is the country’s favorite destination for houseboat vacations - a place of mesmerizing beauty and thrilling adventures.

Here, you can explore the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell in your own vacation houseboat. This breathtaking landscape - extending into both Arizona and Utah - is like no other place on earth.

More than 400 feet deep, 150 miles long and nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell surrounds you with spectacular rock canyons and towers. It embraces you with rosy sand beaches and gently rocks you to sleep under night skies shimmering with stars.

Zephyr Cove Resort/Lake Tahoe Cruises
South Lake Tahoe, CA/Zephyr Cove, NV

Against a magnificent mountain backdrop, Lake Tahoe’s blue waters invite you to dive into adventure and relaxation at North America’s largest alpine lake. Come for a romantic sunset dinner cruise. Stay at Zephyr Cove Resort in a charming lakeside cabin surrounded by pine-scented woods.

Historic Zephyr Cove Resort, a Tahoe tradition, offers so much to enjoy in a serene natural setting—the beach, marina, restaurant, cabins and RV park, boat rentals and horseback riding. And when the snow flies, catch the action at the Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center.

Lake Tahoe Cruises features a variety of entertaining year-round cruises. Enjoy 360-degree views of Tahoe’s brilliant azure waters as you cruise on our classic vessels. And don’t miss the winter fun of aqua ski shuttles and après ski cruises.

Denali Park Resorts
Denali National Park & Preserve, AK

With six-million acres of awe-inspiring beauty crowned by magnificent Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park & Preserve is one of Alaska’s most popular destinations. Come and experience the exciting variety of tours, activities, lodging and dining in the area—and let Denali Park Resorts help you get the most out of your trip to Denali.

Combine activities with your choice of accommodations, including upscale king rooms overlooking the Nenana Canyon, river-view rooms along the banks of the Nenana River or moderate accommodations featuring mini fridges or private balconies. Denali Park Resorts looks forward to helping you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

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