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Great Basin Celebrates 25 Years

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Date: October 18, 2011
Contact: Betsy Duncan-Clark, (775) 234-7331, extension 215

Superintendent Andy Ferguson welcomes visitors to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center Thursday October 27, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the park’s establishment in 1986. During the all-day open house there will be special displays. Light refreshments will be served at 10:00 a.m.

Due to this special occasion, October 27, 2011, Superintendent Ferguson will suspend collection of cave tour and camping fees for the day. There are four scheduled tours of Lehman Caves at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. There are 20 spaces per tour. Advance Ticket Sales (no fee) will be taken till 4:00 p.m. Wednesday October 26. You may telephone 775.234.7331 extension 242 to request an Advance Ticket. If there are any spaces remaining, they will be available on a first come first serve basis at 8:00 a.m. Thursday October 27. Campground fees will also be suspended for the night of October 27, 2011.

The Western National Parks Association Bookstore at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center will offer a 15% discount on all products including cards, maps, books and games.

On behalf of Great Basin National Park, Superintendent Andy Ferguson expressed his appreciation for all of the support and goodwill that has been shown over the past 25 years. He hopes to be an even better neighbor in the years to come.

-NPS-



Last updated: April 14, 2018

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