Tag Archives: Xanterra

Lake Yellowstone Hotel Renovations Near Completion

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

The two-year Lake Yellowstone Hotel renovations are close to completion, as last year’s improvements are being followed up this spring with more room overhauls and other enhancements.

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Citations Issued To Grand Teton, Yellowstone Trespassers

Yellowstone Shutdown

Over 10 trespassing violations have been issued to interlopers in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks following the government shutdown last week.

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Government Shutdown May Be Measured in Weeks, Not Days

Yellowstone Shutdown

With the current government shutdown in its second day, Congressional observers say it could be a matter of weeks before a resolution is in sight — which would close down Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks for the rest of the current season.

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What Does Federal Shutdown Mean for Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Shutdown

Both sides appear to be going to the mattresses, as a government stalemate leading to a federal shutdown could impact Yellowstone National Park through a scheduled closing date.

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Midway Through Summer, Yellowstone National Park Booked Solid — But Don’t Despair

Old Faithful Inn

Old Faithful Inn

It's always best to reserve rooms at Yellowstone National Park as early as you can, but that's not always possible. Here are some tips for staying in the Yellowstone area during an impromptu July or August visit.

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Hallac New Chief of Yellowstone Center for Resources

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Entrance SignDave Hallac, chief biologist for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, will take over the reins at the Yellowstone Center for Resources (YCR) and will oversee the majority of Yellowstone National Park’s natural and cultural resources management functions.

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Canyon Lodge’s Pioneer Cabins Upgraded for 2011

Yellowstone

Yellowstone

PREPPING FOR SUMMER 2011: One housing change is slated for Yellowstone National Park in 2011, as the Pioneer Cabins at Canyon Lodge have been upgraded and renovated to be at par with the Frontier Cabins.

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Snowshoeing in Yellowstone: A “Spiritual Experience”

Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Snowshoeing in YellowstoneFor our money, perhaps the most underrated winter activity in Yellowstone National Park is snowshoeing. Here's a look at one of the most spiritual experiences possible in America's Oldest National Park.

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Will Delaware North, Xanterra Turn Yellowstone Upscale?

Yellowstone National Park

Delaware North closed on the purchase of two more hotels in West Yellowstone, as the hospitality/food-service giant now controls almost 300 hotels rooms in the Yellowstone gateway. What does this mean for the future of the quaint little community and the Greater Yellowstone Region?

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Anschutz Firms to Team on Luxury Train Service to Yellowstone National Park

Gardiner Train Station

Two companies controlled by Denver's Phil Anschutz -- Xanterra and American Railway Explorer -- will be combining to offer luxury train service in 2011 from California's Napa Valley to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.

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