Fall for Glacier

Fri May 23, 2008 8:52pm EDT
 
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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Mont.--(Business Wire)--
Enjoy a Fall for Glacier weekend getaway in and around Montana's
Glacier National Park this September 12-14 for only $750 per person.
Experience the beauty of this majestic land known as "The Crown of the
Continent" while supporting Glacier National Park's 2010 Centennial
Celebration.

   Event Dates: September 12, 13 & 14, 2008

   Location: Glacier Park Lodge & Resort, East Glacier Park, Montana

   This Glacier Park Lodge & Resort package includes two nights'
lodging, meals, entertainment and fun-filled excursions. Both evenings
include a Montana chic dining experience along with cocktails and live
music.

   Daily excursion options include:

   --  Guided tours in and around Glacier National Park aboard the
        historic Red Buses

   --  Guided nature hikes with a Park Ranger

   --  Renowned guest speakers providing insight into the beauty,
        history and complex ecosystem of Glacier National Park

   --  A challenging charity golf tournament on Glacier Park Lodge &
        Resort's 9-hole, long par 36 course

   --  Artist demonstrations -- Plein-aire painting in Glacier Park
        with an auction Saturday evening after dinner

   Fall for Glacier is presented through a joint effort between the
Glacier Association, Glacier National Park Fund, the Hockaday Museum
of Art and Glacier Park, Inc. Proceeds from Fall for Glacier will
benefit Glacier National Park to support preservation projects,
rehabilitation and educational exhibits for upcoming Centennial
Celebrations in 2010.

   This Fall for Glacier package price is $750 per person and a
portion of each ticket purchased is tax-deductible. For reservations
and information call 406-892-6733 or visit www.fallforglacier.com.

   ABOUT THE PARTNERS:

   The Glacier National Park Fund is the non-profit fund raising
partner for Glacier National Park whose mission is to preserve and
protect the beauty and heritage of the Park for the use and enjoyment
of present and future generations. For further information call
406-862-6110 or go to www.glaciernationalparkfund.org.

   The Hockaday Museum of Art focuses on the art of Montana and
Montana artists with an emphasis on the art of Glacier National Park.
For more information on the Hockaday call 406-755-5268 or go to
www.hockadaymuseum.org.

   The Glacier Association (formerly known as the Glacier Natural
History Association) is a non-profit partner of Glacier National Park
that supports education through the sale of books and other media at
the Park visitors centers. For more information call 406-888-5756 or
go to www.glacierassociation.org.

   Glacier Park, Inc., a subsidiary of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI), is a
concessioner authorized by the National Park Service to serve the
public in Glacier National Park as well as an independent hotel
operator committed to providing its best in hospitality to enhance
both guest and employee experiences in the unique and historical
settings within Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. For further
information call 406-892-6733 or go to www.glacierparkinc.com.

Glacier National Park Fund
Jennifer Prendergast, 406-862-6110
jennkpren@yahoo.com
www.fallforglacier.com

Copyright Business Wire 2008

 

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