When Forever Resorts acquired the concessions at Lake Crescent Lodge and Hurricane Ridge in 2001, Gary Wood was selected as assistant manager. During his tenure Gary has been instrumental in the development of the property’s environmental management program – Forever Earth, including certification to ISO 14001 in 2004 and Lake Crescent Lodge, Hurricane Ridge and Fairholme Store’s acceptance of into the EPA National Environmental Performance Track program earlier this year.

A resident of the Peninsula since 1980, Gary Wood has more than 23 years of experience in national park concessions, including manager of the Olympic operations for National Park Concessions, Inc. From 1986-1996 he worked with the Linenkugel family, operating Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park. When the property was sold, Wood returned to Lake Crescent Lodge as assistant general manager.

Wood believes participation in the community plays an important role in the success of an operation. As such, he has remained involved in the local community serving as past president and board member of the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the Olympic Peninsula Travel Association, and the Clallam County RV Park Association. A former board member of the North Olympic Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau Gary continues to remain on their marketing committee. He is currently a member of the Port Angeles Kiwanis Club and has served on their board.

A graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Education and Art in 1976, Gary is married to Karen, store manager of Fairholme Store. Their daughter, Kaitlyn, is a sophomore at Port Angeles High School.

Gary Wood, along with executive chef Jamison Brandt, is proud of the talented team members who will play a key role ensuring the quality of services provided at the Forever Resorts operations in Olympic National Park, Washington.

About Lake Crescent Lodge
Built in 1916 as “Singers Tavern” in Olympic National Park, the charm of this turn-of-the-century resort nestled among the giant fir and hemlock trees on the shore of beautiful Lake Crescent offers visitors wonderful views of the lake. The simple elegance of yesteryear is a huge part of the charm of Lake Crescent Lodge with the antique furnished lobby and stone fireplace conducive to relaxation and the wicker-cozy sun porch – a perfect spot for enjoying a spectacular sunset over the lake. Lake Crescent Lodge received Washington Wine First Award for Fine Dining in 2005. The Washington Wine Commission recognizes restaurants that exhibit strong support of Washington wines and high professional standards in wine service. For more information visit: www.LakeCrescentLodge.com.
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About Forever Resorts
Forever Resorts has operated properties in national parks, recreation areas, national forests, and other vacation destinations since 1981. The company has significant experience in lodging, food service, retail operations, marinas, houseboat manufacturing and rentals. Forever Resorts was the first multi-site marina, hospitality, and lodging operator in the United States to earn the International Organization for Standards ISO 14001 certification for all its domestic operations. By 2005 nineteen Forever Resorts properties were accepted into EPA National Environmental Performance Track for environmental excellence. For more information please visit the company website at www.ForeverResorts.com.
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