New partnership between Zipcar and Delaware North unveils sustainable getaway to Shenandoah National Park for peak leaf-peeping season
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 17, 2024 – Zipcar and Delaware North Parks and Resorts are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at offering eco-conscious travelers a convenient and sustainable way to travel to and explore a local natural wonder.
This fall, those who spot the 12 new, limited-edition Shenandoah National Park custom-designed Zipcars in greater Washington, D.C., can enter to win the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway, a breathtaking retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway includes a free annual Zipcar membership, $300 in Zipcar driving credit and a two-night weekend getaway package at Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park.
Delaware North Parks and Resorts, a division of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, operates lodging and dining for the National Park Service at Shenandoah National Park, including Skyland Resort, Big Meadows Lodge, Lewis Mountain Cabins and numerous dining spots.
About the Delaware North & Zipcar Eco-Conscious Partnership
The collaboration between Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts operations at Shenandoah National Park and Zipcar is designed to promote eco-friendly travel and support the park’s commitment to sustainability. Zipcar, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living, provides an ideal transportation option for those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, while enjoying the park’s stunning vistas, waterfalls and trails, which includes a section of the Appalachian Trail and rocky peaks like Hawksbill and Old Rag mountains.
“We are thrilled to partner with Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park to drive sustainable travel to a cherished national park located a short drive from the greater Washington area,” said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar. “Our partnership offers an innovative solution for travelers to minimize their environmental impact and who want a convenient way to drive a car.”
“Our stewardship of Shenandoah National Park extends far beyond the physical properties,” said Wil Amaya, Delaware North’s general manager at Shenandoah National Park. “Offering D.C.-area residents with an eco-conscious transportation option through Zipcar is perfectly in line with our GreenPath® environmental program, and we look forward to more Zipcar members exploring the natural wonders of the park.”
How to enter the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway
Want to win the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway? It’s easy: Spot a custom-designed Zipcar, scan the QR code located on the Zipcar door and complete the entry form for a chance to win. Two lucky winners will be selected during the giveaway period, from September 9 to November 7.
The 12 Shenandoah National Park custom-designed Zipcars can be founded driving around greater Washington, D.C.-area, or in their dedicated parking spots:
For more information on the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway, visit https://www.zipcar.com/blue-ridge-retreat-giveaway.For full terms and conditions, visit https://www.zipcar.com/terms-and-conditions-blue-ridge-retreat-giveaway.
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About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a provider of mobility solutions. More information is available at www.zipcar.com.
About Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts division provides a full range of services — lodging, dining, retail and recreation — at many iconic national and state parks, attractions and one-of-a-kind destination resorts in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Since its inception in the early 1990s, the portfolio of properties has grown to include locations such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Sequoia & Kings Canyon and Olympic National Parks, Niagara Falls State Park and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The company has also increased its focus on acquiring, developing and operating its own hotels, resorts and luxury cabins, and has built a portfolio of lodging properties outside of national and state parks, in addition to operating a diverse assortment of adventure tour offerings at destinations in Colorado, Montana, California, Ohio and the five-star Lizard Island Resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
This fall, those who spot the 12 new, limited-edition Shenandoah National Park custom-designed Zipcars in greater Washington, D.C., can enter to win the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway, a breathtaking retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway includes a free annual Zipcar membership, $300 in Zipcar driving credit and a two-night weekend getaway package at Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park.
Delaware North Parks and Resorts, a division of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, operates lodging and dining for the National Park Service at Shenandoah National Park, including Skyland Resort, Big Meadows Lodge, Lewis Mountain Cabins and numerous dining spots.
About the Delaware North & Zipcar Eco-Conscious Partnership
The collaboration between Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts operations at Shenandoah National Park and Zipcar is designed to promote eco-friendly travel and support the park’s commitment to sustainability. Zipcar, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living, provides an ideal transportation option for those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, while enjoying the park’s stunning vistas, waterfalls and trails, which includes a section of the Appalachian Trail and rocky peaks like Hawksbill and Old Rag mountains.
“We are thrilled to partner with Delaware North at Shenandoah National Park to drive sustainable travel to a cherished national park located a short drive from the greater Washington area,” said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar. “Our partnership offers an innovative solution for travelers to minimize their environmental impact and who want a convenient way to drive a car.”
“Our stewardship of Shenandoah National Park extends far beyond the physical properties,” said Wil Amaya, Delaware North’s general manager at Shenandoah National Park. “Offering D.C.-area residents with an eco-conscious transportation option through Zipcar is perfectly in line with our GreenPath® environmental program, and we look forward to more Zipcar members exploring the natural wonders of the park.”
How to enter the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway
Want to win the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway? It’s easy: Spot a custom-designed Zipcar, scan the QR code located on the Zipcar door and complete the entry form for a chance to win. Two lucky winners will be selected during the giveaway period, from September 9 to November 7.
The 12 Shenandoah National Park custom-designed Zipcars can be founded driving around greater Washington, D.C.-area, or in their dedicated parking spots:
- N Barton Street & Clarendon Avenue, Arlington North
- S Quincy Street & Campbell Avenue, Arlington South
- 14th Street N & N Veitch Street, Arlington North
- R & 20th Streets NW, Dupont Circle
- 14th & V Streets NW, U Street
- G & 20th Streets NW, Foggy Bottom/George Washington University
- G & 11th Streets NW, Downtown Washington, D.C.
- I & 5th Streets NW, Downtown Washington, D.C.
- I Street & New Jersey Avenue SE, Southwest
- 6th & I Streets SW, Southwest
- Cameron Street & Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
- Fenton Street & Colesville Road, Silver Spring
For more information on the Blue Ridge Retreat Giveaway, visit https://www.zipcar.com/blue-ridge-retreat-giveaway.For full terms and conditions, visit https://www.zipcar.com/terms-and-conditions-blue-ridge-retreat-giveaway.
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About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a provider of mobility solutions. More information is available at www.zipcar.com.
About Delaware North Parks and Resorts
Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts division provides a full range of services — lodging, dining, retail and recreation — at many iconic national and state parks, attractions and one-of-a-kind destination resorts in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Since its inception in the early 1990s, the portfolio of properties has grown to include locations such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Sequoia & Kings Canyon and Olympic National Parks, Niagara Falls State Park and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The company has also increased its focus on acquiring, developing and operating its own hotels, resorts and luxury cabins, and has built a portfolio of lodging properties outside of national and state parks, in addition to operating a diverse assortment of adventure tour offerings at destinations in Colorado, Montana, California, Ohio and the five-star Lizard Island Resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
