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Memorial Day Getaways
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of the summer camping season, as families enjoy the long weekend and the warm weather. If you're looking for a last-minute getaway, consider visiting your friends at your favorite Jellystone Park™
Camp-Resort. Here's a glance at a few destinations; check the campground directory at www.campjellystone.com to find out what's happening in your neck of the woods.
At the brand-new California Gold Country Jellystone Park in Pine Grove, they'll be celebrating their official grand opening. It's a three-night minimum stay and a weekend of celebrating our armed forces. www.goldcountryjellystone.com
In Cape Cod, MA, Jellystone Park guests will enjoy a full range of activities, including softball, henna tattoos, ceramics and a family scavenger hunt. www.mapleparkfamilycampground.com
At the Current River Jellystone Park in Van Buren, MO, families can check out Yogi Bear's tea party and the Yogi Bear™ 500 Box Car race. www.currentriverjellystone.com
And it's a Wet and Wild Weekend in Lake Charles, LA, with water balloon wars, a snorkeling treasure hunt, and wet sponge tag. www.jellystonelcla.com
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Jellystone Parks Support Camp Sunshine
 2007 was a record-breaking year for support of Jellystone Park's franchise charity, Camp Sunshine, which is a very special program that provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families. Many campgrounds collected guest donations, ran special fundraising events, and made corporate donations to this wonderful program, resulting in more than $11,000 provided to Camp Sunshine from the Jellystone Park system. With the average cost to send a family for a week hovering at $1500, we were able to completely cover the cost for seven children and their families.
Thank you to all our guests who helped us bring a little sunshine to these kids and their families!
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Jellystone Park Wisconsin Dells Goes Hollywood
Actor Christian Bale ("Batman") and Michael Mann (writer/director/producer best known for "Miami Vice") recently were guests at Yogi Bear's Camp-Resort in Wisconsin Dells while filming the Universal Studios movie "Public Enemies." The $130 million blockbuster, slated for release in July 2009, stars Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Bale as an FBI chief.
Also staying at the Wisconsin Dells Jellystone Park was Stephen Dorff ("Blade"), Emilie De Ravin ("Lost"), and Rory Cochrane ("CSI Miami"). The Park property was used as Universal Studios' backlot including costumes, makeup, producers, directors, actors, stunt men, body doubles and other production people - more than 200 in all. Filming took place next door at Ishnala Restaurant and on Mirror Lake.
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 Summer Stargazing
Although the nights are shorter, they are also warmer, making for a great opportunity to spread a blanket (or get out the telescope) and do a little stargazing. Whether it's a fun evening for the family or a romantic interlude for two, here are a few tips for getting most out of the celestial skies.
- Choose a clear night with no storms in the forecast. Clouds make it tough to find constellations!
- The darker the sky, the better. Try to find a place as far away as possible from street lights and especially pollution. It also helps to get a little altitude, so get a little evening exercise by climbing that hill.
- Year round, residents of the Northern Hemisphere can see Ursa Major (the Big Dipper), Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper), Cassiopeia, Cepheus, and Draco. These are known as "circumpolar constellations."
- In the late spring, we can also view Bootes, Cancer, Crater, Hydra, Leo and Virgo.
- Don't forget mosquito repellant!
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Something about Salad
As spring heats up into summer, appetites get lighter. Out go the hearty, steaming hot casserole comfort foods, and in come the delicate flavors of grilled fish and the cool, fresh taste of salad. This month, we've got a camper favorite to share. It's filling enough to serve as a main dish, or offer smaller portions for a tasty side.
Chicken Pasta Salad
- 2 (16 ounce) pkgs. Bow tie pasta
- 2 (16 ounce) pkgs. Louis Rich chicken breast strips, grilled
- 1 ¾ (12 ounce) bottles Girard's Caesar salad dressing
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 (8 ounce) tub 100% parmesan cheese
Cook pasta, drain and cool. Mix all ingredients together. You can either chill several hours or eat at room temperature. Add paprika to garnish.
Thanks to Jellystone Park guest Gayle Bauer for the recipe.
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