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Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Glacier Crowned Park of the Year in National Vote
Montana Gem Defeats Maine's Acadia in Championship Round of Parks Madness 2025 BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 / / -- The annual spring plowing of Going-to-the-Sun Road might still be underway, but Glacier National Park can prepare for its closeup after a convincing win over Acadia in Parks Madness 2025. Home to 175 mountains, 762 lakes and 25 active glaciers, spread over a million acres, the Montana park known as the Crown of the Continent tallied a 71-29% victory. As one voter put it, 'Glacier is just…an awe-inspiring wonderland.' With 2024 champion Yellowstone out of the tournament and historical parks and trails added to the mix, this year's Parks Channel - EarthX Media competition generated tough matchups in every round – and two Cinderella stories with New River Gorge and Mesa Verde reaching the Sweet 16. Last year's runner up, Zion, was upset by Grand Teton in the Elite 8. To reach the final, No. 3 seed Glacier had to glide past No. 2 seed Grand Canyon and No. 4 Rocky Mountains to win the Eagle bracket, then topple the Bear Bracket winner, Yosemite. Acadia had a slightly easier path in the Bison bracket when No. 1 seed Statue of Liberty fell in the first round to New River Gorge. The Maine marvel, which boasts more than 130 miles of hiking trails and draws over 3.5 million visitors a year, had to wind past New York's Central Park and Hawaii's Haleakala, then No. 3 seed Shenandoah. In the Final Four it faced America's most visited national park, the No. 1 seed and Owl bracket winner Great Smokies. Despite its loss to Glacier, Acadia had fervent backers. 'Acadia is the only place I have ever been on a mountain hike, a beach hike and a lake hike all in one day!' voter Anna Bosco said. Parks Madness 2025 came at a time when national parks are under increasing pressure from personnel and budget cuts, even as visitation reaches record levels. Voters expressed concern and support for the National Park Service even as they championed their favorites. 'I was lucky enough to spend nearly 12 months backpacking through the USA in 2023/24, leaving just after the election,' voter Simon Chelley said. 'I managed to visit 35 national parks, plus plenty more monuments, national historic sites, state parks etc. and truly believe that the NPS represents some of the best of what the USA could be.' ABOUT THE PARKS CHANNEL The Parks Channel is a new platform for 'America's Best Idea' – at home, on the journey and for making memories. Our streaming app is available through Roku, Amazon Fire, Samsung and VIZIO. Our mobile-optimized website, features over 500 curated and geotagged videos, enabling visitors to discover amazing places to go, informed by park superfans and others dedicated to public lands. Users can create their own pages, unlock park badges by submitting content and create curated gear checklists for travel based on where they want to go and what they like to do. ABOUT EARTHX MEDIA INC. EarthX is a multidimensional global non-profit, founded in 2011, dedicated to promoting the environment and sustainability. EarthX's initiatives include the world's premier environmental expo, high-impact conservation and investments forums, and grassroots programs across the globe. Extending the EarthX mission are two TV entertainment networks that draw on a library of expertly curated original and first-run programming. EarthX is a premium channel available to over 20M U.S. PayTV households and EarthXtra is a 24/7 streaming channel featuring 100's of hours of premier and highly-engaging programming reaching 125 million monthly average users. Learn more about EarthX: Alanna Zahn Davis The Azure Group for Parks Channel +1 917-699-6425 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Hospitality Net
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
The Hotel Group and TE Miller Development Celebrate Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell
The Hotel Group ("THG"), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with TE Miller Development, proudly announces the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell. The 107-room, extended-stay hotel officially opens its doors today, welcoming guests to experience a fresh, modern, and flexible hospitality option in the heart of Northwest Montana. The new Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell is conveniently located at 454 Rivers Edge Loop, at the intersection of US Highway 93 and Rose Crossing, just seven miles from Glacier Park International Airport, offering easy access to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and the vibrant local arts and culinary scene. Designed with today's extended-stay traveler in mind, the hotel features spacious, all-suite accommodations complete with full kitchens, flexible living areas, and a range of signature Home2 amenities. Guests can enjoy: A heated indoor pool Outdoor fire pit and grilling patio Spin2 Cycle fitness and laundry room Complimentary Inspired Table breakfast 24/7 Home2 MKT for snacks and essentials The Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell joins THG's Montana portfolio alongside the DoubleTree by Hilton Billings, complementing their full collection of 19 hotels and 3,306 guest rooms. Hotel website
