Say Hello to Jellystone Park™ Campground in Harrisville, PA

Jellystone Park Harrisville PA

It’s a year for Yogi Bear™ growth in 2011, as we welcome another top-notch campground into the Jellystone Park Campground™ family! The former Kozy Rest Kampground in Harrisville, PA (just one hour north of renaissance city Pittsburgh with its sports, dining and entertainment) is set in some of the prettiest countryside in western Pennsylvania. The campground, which is among the highest rated campgrounds in the country by Woodalls and Trailer Life, caters to the needs of everyone from big rig drivers to laid-back tenters. For those new to camping, they offer comfy cabins and the ever-popular yurts. There’s also a special group area with 23 campsites surrounding a picnic pavilion – perfect for family reunions or church youth groups.
 
Amenities include a sparkling pool, horseshoes, half-court basketball, sand volleyball, playground with sandbox, 18-hole miniature golf course, a winding, wooded nature trail, and four-wheeled rental bikes. The daily activities schedule might feature bingo, ceramics, crafts, scavenger hunts, and rides on a fire truck, train or wagon. Our new Jellystone Park is also a great home base for exploring western PA; whether you enjoy activities like fishing and boating on Lake Arthur, hiking in the Clear Creek State Forest, or exploring the national natural landmark of McConnell’s Mill State Park, where you’ll find fantastic hiking, rock climbing and kayaking.
 
Jellystone Park Campground in Harrisville opens April 15 with free coffee, donuts and mini golf, and a 25% discount for all military personnel and firefighters. Other fun themed weekends include Slumber Party Weekend (May 13-15); Casino Fun Weekend (June 24-26); and Kids’ Survivor Weekend (August 12-14).  
 
Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Harrisville is located at 449 Campground Road. To find out more about the newest member of the Jellystone Park family, visit pittsburghjellystone.com or call 724.735.2417.

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Tabor City Jellystone Park™ Earns Awards for Inspection and Outstanding Service

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It’s a big year at the Jellystone Park™ Campground in Tabor City, North Carolina , where the campground has been recognized for the third consecutive year with the Carroll Award, which is presented to the campground receiving the highest inspection score of the entire 75-park Jellystone Park system. 

In addition, Rick Coleman and his family, owners of the Tabor City Jellystone Park, received the system’s Jim Webb Spirit Award, which recognizes outstanding service and commitment to both guests and the franchise system itself. 

The Coleman family built their campground on an old farm, creating a big, open space similar to a national park – but with all the amenities and activities of a top-notch family resort. Tabor City Jellystone Park guests enjoy meticulously manicured grounds, concrete pads, sparkling restrooms and a helpful, attentive staff. Tucked away on a quiet farm in Southeastern North Carolina, the campground is just minutes away from the Grand Strand of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, NC. Whether you are an angler at heart, enjoy hiking, area social butterfly who loves planned activities or you just want to relax, you will experience natural beauty like you’ve never seen before at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Tabor City. Guests can choose from a range of accommodations, from tent and RV sites to camping cabins and even pet-friendly yurts.
     
First-rate amenities include free Wi-Fi, accommodations, and activities for the whole family. There’s also a pool, lap pool, Yogi Bear’s Splash Zone, and Water Wars for fun in the sun; an arcade, indoor theater and amphitheater; a jungle gym playground; gem mining; basketball and volleyball courts; and the Locomotion Ride Truck, which takes guests on a four-wheel open-air trek through muddy terrain. Nature lovers will enjoy miles of hiking trails and fully-stocked fishing ponds.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Tabor City is located just off Highway 701 on Richard Wright Road. The campground is open year round with planned activities beginning April 2. For reservations, call 877-668-8586 or visit taborcityjellystone.com.

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Jellystone Park™ in Luray is Campground of the Year

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The Rust family, owners of the Jellystone Park™ Campground in Luray, Virginia , have been recognized with the Camp-Resort of the Year award by the Jellystone Park franchise system. The award – the highest honor that can be earned by a Jellystone Park Camp-Resort – recognizes a campground and operators who exceed all standards of operation, show a strong growth in business, implement sustained improvements to the facility and are viewed as leaders in the campground industry. 

The picturesque Luray Jellystone Park is found on Lee Highway at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Luray Caverns, world-famous Skyline Drive and the main entrance to Shenandoah National Park are just a few miles away.

The park boasts beautiful tent and RV sites, ranging from full hookup (water, electric and sewer) Red Carpet sites to rustic tenting. Nine new camping cabins will be added this year for a total of 59 cabins. For bigger groups, the Three Bears Lodge sleeps 10 and includes a gas fireplace. And activities abound for every member of the family – a twisting, turning tornado of a waterslide; Laser Tag; pedal boats; Old Faceful gem mining; two swimming pools, including one with a spray feature; kiddie pool; miniature golf; fishing; a game room; and a Jumping Pillow. 

Planned activities and themed weekends kick off March 26 with Wake Up the Bears/Two for One Weekend, when guests can camp two nights for the price of one (not valid on cabins and cottages.) Other great themed weekends include Pirate Adventure Weekend (May 14-15) and the campground’s popular Halloween Weekends (October 14-16, 22-23, and 29-30.) During mid-summer themes are extended for a full week; examples include Christmas in July Week (July 5-10); Kids’ Revenge Week (August 1-7); and Yogi Bear’s Birthday Celebration (August 22-28).
 
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray is located at 2250 Lee Highway. The campground is open year-round. For reservations, call (800) 420 –6679 or visit their campluray.com.

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Campfire Safety

The Jellystone Park Campground franchise is a proud partner of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors. 
 
We know how much fun a safe, responsibly-managed campfire can be – that’s why this recent blog post from Leave No Trace caught our eye. 
 
For your next campfire, keep the following in mind:
 
• Ask about pertinent regulations and campfire management techniques.
• Restore the appearance of the fire site.
• Judge the wind, weather, location, and wood availability. Decide whether it’s safe and responsible to build a campfire.
• Where there are no fire rings or grates, bring a fire pan or set aside time to build a mound fire.
• Have a trowel or small shovel and a container for saturating the ashes with water.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Don’t try to burn foil-lined packets, leftover food, or other garbage that would have to be removed later.
• Burn the wood completely to ash: Stop feeding the fire, and give yourself an hour or more to add all the unburned stick ends.
• Saturate the ash with water. Make sure it’s cool to the touch, and remove any trash.
• Scatter all the ashes widely with a small shovel or pot lid.
 
Log on to www.LNT.org to learn more about how you can Leave No Trace when you play outside.

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NEW Fun At Tunkhannock, PA Campground in 2011

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The Jellystone Park Campground in Tunhannock, PA welcomes the 2011 camping season with an avalanche of new activities, amenities and deals designed to make your family vacation the camping trip of a lifetime!
 
Your journey in the Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania begins with all-new amenities like The Boo Boo™ Family Fun Zone, where you’ll find a Jumping Pillow, Yogi Bear™ Mini Golf and the Pine Cone Corral pedal kart track … all FREE to every guest! If that doesn’t wear the kids out, let them pan for gems at The Old Faceful Mining Company. Later you can fill their empty tummies with pizza and ice cream at the Cartoon Café. Youngsters will love Tunkhannock’s new Firetruck Rides, and don’t leave the furry family members at home! The new Bark Park, with 3200 square feet of run and fun, is made just for canine campers.  
 
This Pennsylvania campground also has plenty of new activities and themed weekends in store for guests. Your family will love Blast from the Past/Flashback Weekend, where you’ll take a nostalgic look at the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s (don’t forget your Aqua Net and your poodle skirt), Honor Our Heroes Weekend and Race The Clock Weekend!  
 
Best of all, at Tunkhannock Jellystone Park campground, family fun doesn’t have to put a big dent in the family budget. The team at Tunkhannock has put their heads together to come up with lots of new deals and special rates to keep your wallet intact. Check out Race The Clock Day –when campsites start at only $20 per nite! New 4 & 7 Nite Specials, May & September Specials, Senior and Military Discounts; also, back by popular demand are the Buddy Site Special and Gas Saver Special. 
 
 (New amenities are scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend pending weather. Not all amenities will be available at all times. Fun Zone fees apply to Senior & Seasonal campers. Height and age requirements for pedal kart track.)

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New Campground in Maine Boasts Tons of Natural Beauty and Recreation

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Traveling north, Jellystone Park Campground in Maine is located in the central part of the state in Madison which is near Skowhegan. Formerly named Yonderhill Family RV Park, the campground is located at the gateway to one of Maine’s most beautiful scenic byways. The area features plenty of recreation including hiking, cycling, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, rafting and some of the best hunting and fishing in the state. The region’s rich Native American history means there are many well-documented historic sites nearby.
 
The clean, peaceful campground boasts one of the largest outdoor pools in Maine and accommodations for every camper, from the smallest tent to the biggest RV – and even cabins. The renovated grounds include new electric and sewer services, as well as WiFi and cable TV for many sites. The onsite deli is open daily and weekends feature cook-outs including lobster bakes, pig roasts, steak dinners, bean suppers, and pasta plates. The nature trail, playground, outdoor pavilion and planned activities make this year-round park perfect for family fun.

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New Jellystone Park Campground In Delaware

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You’ll find the new Jellystone Park campground in Delaware on Brick Granary Road in Lincoln, just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay’s miles of family beaches. With tent, pull-thru and roomy RV sites, the campground can accommodate any camping style. Each site offers a picnic table and fire ring, and guests have the option of a concrete slab or decking. Add a pool, clubhouse, horseshoe pit, playground, walking trails and more, and you’ve got the perfect beachside destination. 

This summer, owner Brent Fannin and his family plan to expand the park’s activities program. And look for an outdoor theater, cabin rentals and a pedal kart track to be added in the future. The season opens April 15 with a Grand Opening bash planned for Memorial Day Weekend. A full schedule of summer themed weekends is already on the books; your family will love Under the Sea Weekend, Death by Chocolate, and Relaxin’ with Yogi Bear.

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Get Moving! Staying Active This Winter

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Short, cold, snowy winter days make it tough to keep the family active and healthy! Add school closings to the mix, and cooped-up kids (and parents) start to long for the outside weather of the rest of the year. With spring still a long way off, it’s easy to resign yourself to being sluggish – but don’t despair! There are plenty of ways to burn off extra energy, keep the whole family active and even have a great time between now and Daylight Savings Time!

Lace up your skates! Ice skating is a perfect wintertime activity to get the family moving – and have lots of fun doing it. If no one knows how to ice skate, sign up for group lessons and learn something new together. Then there’s roller skating; what better way to revisit your youth than to take the kids to the roller rink? And they even have those awesome disco balls.
 
Let Rover lead the way. Your dog just may miss the outdoors more than anyone. And he doesn’t care if he gets snow in his coat. Romping with him outside in the snow will warm the kids up in no time and give them a great workout.
 
Just too dang cold to go outside? Plug into the Wii (or PlayStation, or Xbox.) There are plenty of games out there that will get you moving, but a family favorite is the Let’s Dance series. Great music, groovy moves and perfect for family night.
 
Don’t forget the old standbys! Sledding, skiing and snowshoeing are wonderful exercise and perfect for making great memories. Our new Jellystone Park in Madison, Maine , with its heated cabins, is a great home base to explore the area rich in winter activities including snowmobiling.  
 
Get your swim on! Find an indoor water park at your YMCA or community center, or just swim laps. Jellystone Park Campgrounds in Frankenmuth, MI and Canyon Lake, TX have indoor swimming pools that create a wonderful wintertime destination.

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Top Pick for 2011, Luray, Virginia

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Your family’s list of must-visit destinations for 2011 just got a little longer: Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Luray, VA has been named Camp-Resort of the Year for the Jellystone Park franchise. The Camp-Resort of the Year award is the highest honor in the franchise, recognizing one campground above all the rest as the very best of the best for management, operations, appearance and performance.

Owned by the Rust family, the picturesque Luray Jellystone Park is found at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. You’ll find Luray Caverns, world-famous Skyline Drive and the main entrance to Shenandoah National Park just a few miles away.

The park boasts lovely tent and RV sites, as well as 50 cabins. There’s even the Three Bears Lodge, which sleeps 10 and includes a gas fireplace. Activities abound for every member of the family – a twisting, turning tornado of a waterslide; Laser Tag; pedal boats; Old Faceful gem mining; two swimming pools, including one with a spray feature; kiddie pool; miniature golf; fishing; a game room; and a Jumping Pillow. The kids will have the time of their lives (while building memories to last a lifetime) and they’ll be so worn out at the end of the day, bedtime will be a snap, leaving you plenty of time to unwind by the campfire in peace.

While Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Luray is open year-round, some activities are seasonal. Planned activities and themed weekends kick off March 26 with the Wake Up the Bears/Two for One Weekend, when guests can camp two nights for the price of one (not valid on cabins and cottages.) Visit http://www.campluray.com/for a full schedule and rates.

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Jellystone Parks™ Receive Top Honors from Woodall’s

Woodall’s has awarded 15 Jellystone Park™ Campgrounds their coveted 5W/5W rating. This dual rating system is based on the development of the park’s facilities and its recreation. In general, the more W’s a campground is awarded, means the camper will find a more resort-like experience. Another vital consideration is a park’s overall maintenance. No matter the park’s amenities, a park can only receive 5W if it achieves a certain standard of up-keep and cleanliness.

The next time you are in the mood for camping in resort-like style, visit one of our parks who can proudly claim this honor! Those parks are: Amboy, IL; Fremont, IN; Lawrence, KS; Williamsport, MD; Frankenmuth, MI; Austin, MN; Pelahatchie, MS; Woodridge, NY; Gardiner, NY; North Hudson, NY; Aurora, OH; Mill Run, PA; Caledonia, WI; Wisconsin Dells, WI; Niagara Falls, ON.

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