Company Press Release
May 31, 2000
YOSEMITE, CA --With summer on the horizon, the image of children idling the season away glued to a screen -- t.v.,
video, computer or otherwise -- can deliver that sudden twinge of bad-parent guilt.
But Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers hope for the world's young pixel addicts. With Family Fun Magazine voting Yosemite
National Park as the country's number one family destination (even topping the likes of Disney World and Washington,
D.C.) in their ``Year 2000 Family Friendly Travel Awards,'' Tenaya Lodge sits at ground zero for family fun in
the California Sierra.
While most world-class resorts tack on kids programming as an afterthought, Tenaya Lodge takes great care to insure
a stimulating, memorable and fun experience for children. With Camp Tenaya -- a supervised indoor/outdoor program
for 5-12 years olds -- kids go on nature hikes through wildflower and pine forest, perform arts and crafts with
Native American themes, make music and listen to storytellers.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Kids have dozens of choices, from a steam train ride on the Sugar Pine
Moonlight Special to panning for gold; from wagon rides through the Sierra National Forest and flashlight hikes
that leave the Lodge at sunset to Wild West jamboree cookouts that start with a one-mile horse-drawn wagon ride
to a historic pack station, followed by a barbecue dinner, campfire sing-along and marshmallow roast over a crackling
fire. There's the opportunity for mountain biking on clear, wide trails to swimming in the indoor (or outdoor --
you choose!) pool. And, yes, if the withdrawal becomes too much, kids can hit the resort arcade for a video game
session or two.
With all these wonderful on-site family activities, it must be noted that Tenaya Lodge is just two miles from the
south entrance to one of the world's greatest natural treasures: Yosemite National Park. The opportunity to view
towering waterfalls, the Merced River meandering through green valley meadows, the occasional foraging black bear
and rock climbers half way up a skyscraper-sized granite face will prevail over any video game.
Spending quality time in the Park is a must, and Tenaya Lodge offers its own guarantee of access to the popular
destination with its new ``Yosemite Always'' package. Valid now through Nov. 22, 2000, the package includes two
nights accommodations at Tenaya Lodge, the cost of a seven-day automobile pass for Yosemite National Park, a Yosemite
map and newsletter, a book on Yosemite, a packet of souvenir Yosemite postcards, free entrance to the Tenaya Lodge
fitness center, free parking at the hotel and other amenities, excluding tax and tips. Package prices begin at
$400 for two nights (up to two adults and two children per room); contact Tenaya Lodge toll-free at 800/635-5807
for specific rates and availability.
According to Jonathan Farrington, Tenaya Lodge's director of Sales & Marketing, ``In addition to guaranteeing
year-round access to Yosemite, we feel the Yosemite Always package is notable for the outstanding value it offers
families on vacation. Our large rooms can easily accommodate two adults and two children. With the Yosemite Always
package and breakfast option, a family of four can spend two nights at our resort, enjoy two large buffet breakfasts
and visit Yosemite for as little as $460.''
An added bonus: if one of your family members has fur, four-legs and a passion for room service, the Tenaya has
several rooms available to guests with pets.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a deluxe mountain lodge resort located on California State Highway 41, just two miles
from Yosemite's most popular entrance -- the South Gate -- where year-round access and quick entrance to the park
are guaranteed. Tenaya Lodge is 55 miles north of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, three and a half hours
from the San Francisco Bay Area and four and a half hours from the greater Los Angeles area.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a Destination Hotels and Resorts property. For more information and reservations, call
toll-free 800/635-5807 or check in to Tenaya Lodge, virtually, at www.tenayalodge.com.
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Contact:
The Fontayne Group
Dan Marengo, 510/704-1960 (West)
Carol O'Malley-March, 914/647-8118 (East)
news@fontayne.com