Ohio State Park Resorts and Conference Centers.

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CAMBRIDGE, Ohio , February 4, 2008 - Families gathering for reunions in Ohio State Park Resorts operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts can start a memorable new family tradition and help the environment at the same time by planting a "Family Tree" in one of seven parks.

Xanterra will donate a tree to be planted by family reunion groups who occupy a minimum of 15 rooms for two nights. Xanterra will also take a digital picture of the family and send the photo along with the tree's GPS coordinates by e-mail to all of the participants. The photos will be archived at the properties.

"Families that do something together to make the park better will also make their reunions better," said Dianna Rom, regional director of sales for Ohio State Park Resorts. "We also envision families returning to visit their tree and watch it grow as their children and grandchildren mature as well."

State parks are popular choices for family reunions because of a relaxed atmosphere, abundance of room to spread out and a wide range of activities. Xanterra operates lodges at Burr Oak, Maumee Bay, Salt Fork, Mohican, Hueston Woods, Punderson Manor and Shawnee State Park Resorts. The resorts are located throughout the state and are within an easy drive of metropolitan areas in Ohio and surrounding states. The resorts offer a lineup of activities that includes swimming, playing tennis and basketball, boating, fishing and hiking, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, playgrounds, game rooms and more. Banquet rooms are also available for private meals. Special kids activities such as supervised rafts and water games are available at most resorts during the summer.

Xanterra also offers families planning reunions at one of seven Ohio State Park Resorts a special package. Families holding reunions at any Xanterra-operated resort between May and October will receive a family bonfire with complimentary s'mores, the family favorite campfire dessert. During the cold-weather season from November through April, family groups will receive a private movie night with popcorn. Plus, the family reunion planner will receive a resort T-shirt, discounted room rate and disposable camera.

To qualify, families must reserve at least 15 lodge rooms for two nights. To reserve this family reunion package, call 1-888-275-5017, extension 237 or send an e-mail to sales-aap@xannterra.com.

Complete information about the facilities at each of the seven Ohio State Park Resorts operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts is available online at www.atapark.com or by calling 1-800-AT-A-PARK.  Xanterra also operates the marina and facilities at Geneva Marina State Park in Geneva-on-the-Lake in northeastern Ohio.

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Xanterra Parks & Resorts® (consisting of Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc. and Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C.) operates lodges, restaurants and other concessions at national parks and state parks and resorts. Xanterra Parks & Resorts is the country's largest park concessioner. Xanterra operates concessions in the following locations: Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Crater Lake, Death Valley, Rocky Mountain and Petrified Forest National Parks, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial; and at the Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif.; and eight Ohio State Parks. Its affiliate Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. operates concessions at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Xanterra also operates the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Ariz.

Long committed to the preservation and protection of the environment, Ecologix, Xanterra Parks & Resorts' environmental program, includes a variety of proactive environmental stewardship programs in each location. Xanterra has been repeatedly recognized for its environmental leadership in the hospitality industry and is the recipient of many honors, including major awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Travel Industry Association, Colorado Department of Public Health, State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Utah Department of Environmental Quality.

For more information about Xanterra, links to individual properties and reservations numbers, visit www.xanterra.com.

Media contact:
Mona Mesereau
(1) 720-842-5271
mona_mesereau@msn.com