(PAGE, Ariz.) – May 12, 2010 – Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is hosting a special weekend experience with the Navajo Code Talkers, a group of Navajo men who saved thousands of American lives during WWII. The weekend program, scheduled June 4-6, 2010, will include presentations by Sally McClain, author of Navajo Weapon: The Navajo Code Talkers and three Navajo Code Talkers, who will share their personal experiences of transmitting secret code in the Pacific.
Lake Powell Resort is offering a special ‘Code Talkers’ package that includes a two-night stay in a Traditional or Lakeview room, daily breakfast for two, two tickets on a Rainbow Bridge Centennial Boat tour and a copy of McClain’s book. Available the weekend of June 4-6, the package price starts at $489 and is based on single or double occupancy. To book, please use promo code: CodeTalker.
Evening presentations are scheduled on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 with morning presentations on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, in the Navajo Room. During the presentation, McClain will describe how the program saved thousands of American lives during World War II in the Pacific. The three surviving Code Talkers will also be on hand to share their personal stories. McClain will be available to sign copies of her book in front of the gift shop directly following each presentation.
“The Navajo Code Talkers have had a significant influence on the history and culture of the Southwest region. We’re honored to share their personal stories, as well as Sally McClain’s expertise, with our guests,” said David Sloma, vice president of operations for Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. “With the Code Talkers package, we hope to allow travelers to absorb the rich history of our region and explore the natural wonders of the lake, including Rainbow Bridge, at an affordable price.”
For more information on the ‘Code Talkers’ weekend experience or package, please visit the website or call 888-486-4665.
About Lake Powell
Lake Powell, the second largest manmade lake in the U.S., is located on the border of Utah and Arizona in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and offers nearly 2,000 miles of spectacular shoreline with towering red rock sandstone cliffs, more than 90 major canyons, blue-green water and sandy beaches.
About Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas provides houseboat and powerboat rentals, lodging and scenic tours. For more information or to book a houseboat vacation, call (888) 486-4665 or visit www.lakepowell.com. Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, managed by ARAMARK, is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
About ARAMARK Parks and Destinations
ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, a division of ARAMARK, delivers authentic and memorable experiences at national and state parks, national forests, specialty hotels, museums, and other tourist destinations throughout the United States. In partnership with its clients, ARAMARK Parks and Destinations seeks to enhance the guest experience by offering industry-leading hospitality, environmental stewardship, recreational, and interpretive programs. For more information on ARAMARK Parks and Destinations and each of its properties, visit www.aramarkparksanddestinations.com.
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