Deals in and Near U.S. National Parks

Yellowstone Snowmobile Adventure

The Deal: 2-day 1-night Yellowstone Snowmobile Adventure
The Source: Goosewing Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Details: Strap up with a snow suit, boots, helmet and mittens (provided by the ranch), then snowmobile through Yellowstone National Park. Recover at your superior lodging in the Yellowstone area, then return for a second day. The package includes all meals as well as transportation between the lodge and activity areas.
Savings: From $945 per driver (you may drive own snowmobile or ride double) and $672 per passenger. The ranch offers discounts for groups of five or more people, reducing the price to $883 per driver and $628 per passenger (a family of five or more with three drivers and two passengers will save $274). Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and passengers must be at least 6 years of age.
Expires: The package is available Dec. 15, 2008 through March 15, 2009.
To Book: Call the ranch’s reservations line directly at 888-733-5251, or fill out an online form for them to contact you.

Savings Near Hot Springs National Park

The Deal: Camping Family Fun Pack
The Source: Hot Springs KOA Kampground in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Details: The package includes two nights’ accommodation in an RV and four admission tickets to Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Amusement Park. As a bonus, enjoy two 12-inch pizzas delivered to your campsite and four rounds of mini-golf.
Savings: $207 for four people, a savings of more than $75. Each extra person is $40.
Expires: Oct. 26, 2008
To Book: Reserve at 800-562-5903 or at www.koa.com.

Discounts in Jackson Hole

The Deal: Fun on the Snake River
The Source: Days Inn of Jackson Hole in Wyoming.
Details: Package includes accommodations and a whitewater rafting trip down the Snake River, which flows out of Yellowstone National Park into Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Also included is breakfast daily.
Savings: Rates start at $169 per person for a two-night stay, based on double occupancy and includes taxes and surcharges. Booked separately, accommodations and the rafting trip would cost $205 per person.
Expires: Sept. 31, 2008. Book at least seven days prior to arrival.
To Book: Call 307-733-0033 for reservations or book at www.daysinjacksonhole.com.

Evergreen Lodge Summer Specials

The Deal: Summer Romance Package
The Source: Evergreen Lodge in the forest bordering California’s Yosemite National Park.
Details: Spend two nights in a new cabin and receive a welcome basket and wine, breakfast both days and lunch and a three-course dinner one night from the lodge’s restaurant. Select any item from the dinner menu, which includes dishes like wild boar tenderloin. For $100 more, upgrade to the Enhanced Romance Package, which includes two, one-hour full body massages.
Savings: The $285 per night rate package averages a savings of $50, depending on meal items ordered. The Enhanced Romance Package Full body massages usually cost $85 per person, totaling an additional savings of more than $50.
Expires: Sept. 4, 2008
To Book: Call 209-379-2606 or fill out an online reservation request at www.everygreenlodge.com.