As most national parks wind down their busy vacation seasons, several in-park lodges are offering reduced rates and packages. “Accommodations in national parks are already good deals, and with peak season behind us, they get even better,” said Judi Lages, vice president of sales and marketing for Xanterra Parks & Resorts. Xanterra operates lodges, restaurants, gift shops and activities in those and many other U.S. national parks and resorts.
There are still plenty of tickets available for the Grand Canyon Railway’s presentation of The Polar Express™ this November through January.
Grand Canyon Railway will host 24 Arizona charities aboard the 6:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 8 runs of The Polar Express™. In 2006, 7 different not-for-profit organizations traveled aboard The Polar Express Charity Train.
Tickets for Grand Canyon Railway’s 2007 presentation of The Polar Express™ are going fast. As of July 31, 2007, approximately 48 percent of the available tickets for The Polar Express™ have already been sold.
Tickets for Grand Canyon Railway’s 2007 presentation of The Polar Express™ are going fast. As of July 31, 2007, approximately 48 percent of the available tickets for The Polar Express™ have already been sold.
WILLIAMS, AZ.—WILLIAMS, AZ. - Grand Canyon Railway is opening up tickets for its annual The Polar Express™ charity train to charities across Arizona. All charities will have the opportunity for tickets aboard this year’s The Polar Express™ via a simple application process.
WILLIAMS, AZ.—WILLIAMS, AZ. - Not only was Grand Canyon Railway recently honored by AAA Travel for its exceptional service and value, but its vacation packages are again below the national average cost of a family vacation.
WILLIAMS, AZ.—Grand Canyon Railway and Xanterra South Rim are making it possible for Grand Canyon residents to attend Williams’ Small Town Fourth of July celebration with low-cost transportation to and from the South Rim.
FLAGSTAFF, AZ.—Grand Canyon Railway is expanding its steam locomotive fleet with the acquisition of locomotive No. 539. The large locomotive arrived in Williams today after being transported by rail from Battle Ground, Wash., aboard three flat cars.
FLAGSTAFF, AZ.—Grand Canyon Railway is looking for not-for-profit organizations and volunteers to “work” its presentation of Day Out With Thomas™ 2007: All Aboard Tour, set to take place May 11 – 13 and 18 – 20.
DENVER, CO.—Xanterra Parks & Resorts has completed the purchase of the Williams, Ariz.-based Grand Canyon Railway from owners Max and Thelma Biegert. Effective immediately, Xanterra assumes management of the Grand Canyon Railway's operations including the train trip from Williams to Grand Canyon Village, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, RV Park and Pet Resort, Max and Thelma's Restaurant and several real estate parcels in Williams.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Williams for the Day Out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—It’s official. Xanterra Parks & Resorts and Grand Canyon Railway have executed a purchase agreement, which will result in the transfer of Grand Canyon Railway ownership to Xanterra (pending regulatory approval). The sale will close within 60 days.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Days before the clock strikes midnight and the world enters the year 2007, Grand Canyon Railway has already sold-out of its 2007 The Polar Express™ December Saturday dates (both the 6:30 and 8 p.m. train trips).
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Grand Canyon Railway’s popular Good Neighbor Promotion – offering all residents living in the 928 area code 50 percent off train tickets – is back! January through February, all residents living in the 928 area code receive a 50 percent discount off any class train tickets (travel must take place between January and February).
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Tickets for Grand Canyon Railway’s 2006 presentation of The Polar Expressä are still available. As of Nov. 1, 85 percent of the available tickets for The Polar Express™ have been sold.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Grand Canyon Railway will again demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas by hosting Arizona non-profit organizations aboard the 8 p.m. Nov. 9 run of The Polar Expressä.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Grand Canyon Railway has accepted a “letter of intent” to purchase the Railway’s capital stock submitted by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Tickets for Grand Canyon Railway’s 2006 presentation of The Polar Express™ are going fast. As of July 2006, 27,522 or 42 percent of the available tickets for The Polar Express™ have been sold.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—Grand Canyon Railway is opening up tickets for its annual The Polar Express™ charity train to charities across Arizona. All charities will have the opportunity for tickets aboard this year’s The Polar Express™ via a simple application process.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.— - We all "steam" for ice cream was most definitely this summer’s, or at least June’s, motto! When Shamrock Farms and Grand Canyon Railway invited consumers to collect lids from Shamrock Farms’ Arizona-inspired Premium Ice Cream line in exchange for FREE tickets aboard Grand Canyon Railway, the companies received an unexpectedly amazing consumer response.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—We all “steam” for ice cream should be this summer’s motto because Shamrock Farms and Grand Canyon Railway are inviting you to collect lids from Shamrock Farms’ Arizona-inspired Premium Ice Cream line in exchange for FREE tickets aboard Grand Canyon Railway.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. - Grand Canyon Railway is pleased to welcome guests to its new RV Park and soon to its Pet Resort, planned to open later this month.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. - In response to guest surveys conducted in summer 2005, Grand Canyon Railway is introducing seasonal train schedules. These new schedules - winter, spring/fall and summer - will offer guests more time at Grand Canyon National Park, more flexible travel options and help ensure that they ride behind a steam locomotive during the Railway's famed steam season.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.-Work is underway in the Grand Canyon Railway locomotive shop on a new class of service - Budd Coach Class. Grand Canyon Railway is making general repairs and adding restrooms to each coach to get it ready for service.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ.- Grand Canyon Railway's popular Good Neighbor Promotion - offering all residents living in the 928 area code 50 percent off train tickets - is back! January through February, all residents living in the 928 area code receive a 50 percent discount off any class train tickets (travel must take place between January and February).
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. (Dec. 2, 2005) - Grand Canyon Railway's 2005 presentation of The Polar Express has sold out - selling approximately 65,000 tickets. Grand Canyon Railway is accepting advance reservations for the 2006 Polar Express season and highly encourages reservations now, as some weekends in 2006 are already filling up!
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. - Don't believe the rumors, tickets are still available for Grand Canyon Railway's 2005 presentation of The Polar Express. As of Nov. 9, Grand Canyon Railway still has approximately 7,000 tickets and seven nights available for Polar Express.
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. - Grand Canyon Railway is inviting the public to become a "Santa's Helper" by sponsoring a seat for a Big Brothers Big Sisters Little aboard Grand Canyon Railway's magical Polar Express train.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. - Grand Canyon Railway is adding to its resort amenities with the development of a RV Park and Pet Resort at its property.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. (Sept. 30, 2005) - Grand Canyon Railway will host the 2005 American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) Convention Oct. 5 - 9. This is the 28th convention to take place and features some of the most luxurious private rail cars traveling the North American rail system today.
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. (Aug. 23, 2005) - Grand Canyon Railway is making its annual Polar Express charity train a little more charitable this year with the development of a special program - Santa in September.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. (Aug. 29, 2005) - Grand Canyon Railway has teamed with Nigel Day - a pioneer in steam engine technology currently working for the Mt. Washington Cog Railway - to bring its historic steam engines Nos. 4960 and 29 into the 21st century. The three-part project currently underway will make the historic steam engines more efficient and environmentally friendly.
WILLIAMS, ARIZ. (July 28, 2005) - The Grand Canyon Railway is expanding its traveling train museum with the addition of seven historic cars. The additions include the Arizona, Bright Angel, Santa Fe, Grand View, Buckey O'Neill, Yavapai and Havasupai.
WILLIAMS, Arizona (June 20, 2005) - Grand Canyon Railway joins Disney Cruise Line as recipients of the AAA Partner of the Year for 2004. In addition to the coveted 2004 Partner of the Year award, AAA Travel also recognized Grand Canyon Railway for both Best in Marketing and Best in Service.
WILLIAMS, ARIZONA (June 12, 2005) -- Grand Canyon Railway will resume service to the North Pole on Friday, November 11, 2005. The special Polar Express train trips are being brought back again this year due to overwhelming demand.