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Families searching for a place to hold a reunion can book lodges in Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Death Valley, Crater Lake and the Grand Canyon up to 13 months in advance. Activities such as Grand Canyon mule rides can also be booked in advance. When choosing a national park for multiple-family groups, Judi Lages, vice president of sales and marketing for Xanterra Parks and Resorts, which operates lodges in these parks, recommends that family groups with a wide range in ages do some online research to determine what is available at each property. For general information and links to specific properties at each of the national parks, visit www.xanterra.com.
The site offers information on attractions, nightlife, children's activities, shopping, restaurants and special activities within the districts as well as maps.
