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Independence Day Activities at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Parks

Friday,2010-06-25 at 11:35 am

Independence Day is just around the corner, one of America’s favorite and most celebrated holidays of the summer. Cookouts, fireworks and camping are just some of the ways many participate in the holiday, and there’s no better place to enjoy the festivities than at one of your favorite Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts!

Nearly all of our Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have something in store for the big holiday weekend, so visit www.campjellystone.com to see what your favorite park’s family fun activities are to celebrate America’s birthday!

Following are just some of the ways Yogi Bear and his friends will be having fun:

Austin, MN (July 2-5) Celebrate our nation’s independence with a Freedom Parade featuring guests’ decorated bikes, wagons, strollers, and golf carts.  Kids will love the “Kids Pedal Tractor Pull” competition, and Saturday night the whole family can sway to the sweet sounds of the “3-Land” band.

Cape Cod, MA (June 28-July4) Join in for the celebration of our nation’s birthday for 7 days of non stop fun!!  Come browse the Craft Fair/Flea market (July 3rd), sit by the bonfire, or dance at the beach while watching the spectacular Fourth of July Presentation performed by the children at Maple Park (July 4th).  The “Star Spangled Parade” will be held on the morning of the 4th, and many other activities are scheduled like softball, volleyball, beach games, tie dye, crafts, horseshoes, wagon rides and so much more!  

Ashland, NH (July 2-5) Spend your holiday in the breathtaking White Mountains of New Hampshire. Plans include a parade, red white & blue tie-dying, live entertainment, pony rides, and don’t forget your festive finery for the Patriotic Campground Decorating Contest!

Caledonia, WI (July 1-4) Join in on the 4th of July American “Pic-A-Nic Basket” weekend! This weekend will be filled with many activities to celebrate our country’s birthday. Join in for the flag ceremony in the mornings, make a flag pillowcase and help to create our very own flag during craft time. Yogi Bear will be joining in for a hot dog picnic ($), so bring your camera and lots of smiles! Remember to bring your running shoes, as we will play reverse kickball to kick off – pardon the pun – this holiday celebration.

The holiday festivities are sure to be a blast for everyone in the family, so visit your favorite Jellystone Park this July 4th and book your reservation now , or call 1-800-558-2954 for more information as this popular camping holiday will no doubt fill up fast!

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Club Yogi Rewards Summer Celebration Bonus!

Thursday,2010-06-17 at 11:52 am

In celebration of the summer camping season, Club Yogi Rewards is offering a summer celebration bonus. Members can continue their summer fun with a visit to any Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park during select dates in July and earn double club points! What a great way to get out and have some fun while earning FREE camping nights faster.

 
Club Yogi Rewards members who camp Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the following dates will earn double points on all stays and qualified purchases.*

 
Qualifying Dates: July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28

 
Rewards members don’t have to do anything different…just camp and the points will be credited to your account. It’s that easy!

 
So get the family together and enjoy the summer season by making your reservation today and take advantage of this special summer celebration! Be sure to provide your Rewards membership number when reserving or checking in. 

 
Yogi Bear™ and the Gang hope to see you soon!

Questions? Please use the contact us form on www.jellystonerewards.com

* Qualified purchases include spending that is able to be captured in the park’s Point of Sale system

Disclaimer:  Reservations are recommended and may be required at certain locations.  Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are individually owned and operated.  Points will be added to your account within 2 weeks of departure.

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Father’s Day Fun at South Carolina Jellystone Park!

Thursday,2010-06-17 at 11:02 am

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Swansea, South Carolina has an entire weekend of fun planned just for Dad. Weekend events begin Saturday morning with the Father’s Day fishing tournament. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish, the fish that weighs the most and the most fish caught. Anyone can participate, but be ready to sign in bright and early at 7 am.

While Dad is busy baiting hooks and reeling in fish, the kids can make Dad a free Father’s Day craft while enjoying some cartoons.

A popular and entertaining activity, the “Mr. River Bottom Farms Pageant” is sure to entertain all guests. Dad’s will compete for the title in a series of events that include talent, costume and even a question and answer series with information provided from Mom and the kids. The winner can proudly boast the ‘Giant Tie’ and ‘Man Crown’ for all to see!

Sunday morning, Dad can enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast. Regular plates will also be available for the rest of the family for $3.00 each.

So whether Dad is competing in the fishing tournament, dressing up for the pageant, swimming in the pool for the ‘Father’s Only’ swim, or just relaxing by the fire, a weekend camping get-away is sure to be one he’ll never forget.

Spots are still available but are filling quickly so make your reservation today by calling 803-568-4182 or by visiting http://www.riverbottomfarms.com/reservation.html. 803-568-4182 http://www.riverbottomfarms.com/reservation.html

 

 

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Texas Jellystone Park Not Flooded Despite Heavy Rains

Tuesday,2010-06-15 at 11:40 am

June 15, 2010-Despite heavy rains and thunderstorms that hit the area last week, Jellystone Park in Canyon Lake is happy to report that they escaped any major water damage and/or flooding, which mostly occurred to the east of the park. 

Located in the heart of Texas Hill Country and only a 30 minute drive from San Antonio, this park is between Canyon Lake, which is now full and sizing up to be a great water year for lake and river activities, and the Guadalupe River where tubing resumed last week.

Upcoming themed weekends are Father’s Day (June 18-20) where Dad can dress up and compete in the “Ms. Jellystone” competition, and Family Olympics weekend (June 25-27) where festivities begin with a torch run and individuals/families compete in fun games for the gold.

Lodge rooms, cottages, tent camping, and over 100 RV sites are available, but Canyon Lake reservations are filling quickly, so call 877-964-3731 to book your stay.

 

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Virginia Jellystone Adds Jumping Pillow for More Outdoor Fun

Wednesday,2010-06-09 at 12:10 pm

The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Natural Bridge, VA now has another option for physical outdoor family fun-a jumping pillow. Just in time for the 2010 camping season, guests of the park can bounce their way to laughter and fun.

Safer than trampolines, the jumping pillow is a giant pillow-shaped inflatable pad that several children can enjoy at the same time.

            Wrist bands are required for the jumping pillow and can be purchased with package deals that also include mini-golf and access to the new Yogi Bear’s Water Zone, all of which are sure to make your family’s outdoor experience unforgettable.

            To make reservations, or to learn more about the Natural Bridge Jellystone, call 800-258-9532.

Jumping Pillow Fun

Jumping Pillow Fun

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Fun Father’s Day Activities at Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts

Tuesday,2010-06-08 at 12:58 pm

Father’s Day, June 20, 2010, is right around the corner.  This year, give Dad the gift of great memories by staying at a Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, many of which have special events planned just for Dad.

 Mill Run, PA- Mill Run hosts an annual Father’s Day Miss Jellystone Pageant where you can doll up your dad to compete for bragging rights and the “Miss Jellystone” title. The weekend also features competitions to see if Dad can outsmart, outrun or out eat his kids with bug eating, mud slinging events.

 Cherokee, NC- Activities include a special ‘Dads Only’ frozen t-shirt contest, Dads vs. Kids tug-of-war, and a Father’s Day hot dog cook out.

Sturgeon Bay, WI- Cheer your Dad on in the Jellystone “Big Splash” contest or the chocolate pudding eating contest. Then, challenge your Dad at mini-golf, where he’ll receive a complimentary game.

North Java, NY- Bring your remote controlled boats and cars for the RC Races on the Yogi course, or bring a box and decorate your own unique race car to compete for prizes in Jellystone’s unique family race! The Father and Son/Daughter look-a-like contest and competition is always a winner as well.

Austin, MN- Dad’s can compete in the 2nd annual Father’s Day Golf Cart Rodeo (loner carts available) or horseshoe tourney. After that, Dad’s can join the Jellystone Park staff for the annual Dads’ get-together pool side.

Whether it’s cheering your Dad onto victory in a race or tournament, or laughing it up alongside Mom as Dad struts his stuff in a t-shirt contest or beauty pageant, one thing is for sure! Dad will have a Father’s Day full of memories he’ll cherish forever.

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Jellystone Campground in Fremont, Wisconsin Offers Fabulous Father’s Day Savings

Wednesday,2010-06-02 at 12:35 pm

Let’s hear it for Dad’s!

Yogi Bear™ and the gang over at the Fremont, WI Jellystone Park want to show their appreciation by offering Father’s Day discounts from June 14-20, 2010. Dads will receive 10% off for each child on any stay of 2 nights or longer. 1 child earns you 10% off, 2 would be 20%, 3 equals 30%, etc. (Maximum discount is 50% and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions).                                                                                                                                      
So if Dad is ready to get wet n’ wild in the pool, play fun father’s day games, relax fireside or do some fishing on the Partidge Lake, he’s certain to enjoy his Father’s Day savings while making lasting family memories.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call (800) 258-3315.

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Jellystone Park Camp-Resort to Provide Free Camping for Participants in Camp Sunshine Golf Tournament

Thursday,2010-05-27 at 12:44 pm

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park  family campground in Tunkhannock will provide a Thursday night of free camping to anyone who plans to spend Father’s Day weekend at the park and participate in a June 18th golf tournament to benefit Camp Sunshine, a non-profit organization that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
    Maggie Miller, a four-year-old girl with leukemia who lives in Nicholson, will help Yogi Bear tee off to start the tournament, which will raise money for her family and others like hers so that they can attend Camp Sunshine, which provides week-long camp sessions that include counseling to help children and their families cope with life threatening illnesses.
    “We invite golfing guests to come Thursday night and stay for free since the tournament begins Friday morning,” said Tabitha Hott, co-owner of the Jellystone Park.
    The 18-hole golf tournament will take place at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. All proceeds will benefit Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake in Maine. To register, call Jay Hott at (570) 836-YOGI.  
    Camp Sunshine has the distinction of being the only program of its kind in the nation whose mission is to address the impact of a life-threatening illness on every member of the family, including the ill child, the parents and siblings. More information is available at www.campsunshine.org. 

    Tunkhannock family campground offers a variety of amenities including waterfront tent camping, full hook-up RV sites, family oriented activities and mini-golf.

Family camping in Tunkhannock, PA

Family camping in Tunkhannock, PA

 

 

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Nashville Attractions Are Open and Entertaining Fans

Friday,2010-05-14 at 9:46 am

The Jellystone Park campground in Nashville is letting guests know that many area attractions are still open despite recent flooding.  The Grand Ole Opry is continuing with its concert schedule and holding performances at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville and other venues around town.   The CMA music festival, to be held June 10-13,  is now dedicated to flood relief efforts and will include performances by country’s biggest stars.  Go to visitmusiccity.com for a current list of open attractions.

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Nashville Campground Open for Business

Friday,2010-05-07 at 9:04 am

The Jellystone Park campground in Nashville is open for business depite flooding in the area.  Most of the campsites are undamaged and ready for campers.  Only 30 campsites, which are located in the back of the campground, have been affected.  Campers are encouraged to continue with vacation plans and help support the area.

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