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New Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park to be Among Tennessee’s Largest Family Camp-Resorts

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment franchise, is expanding near Knoxville, Tennessee, with an all new location on beautiful Watts Bar Lake in Loudon.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment franchise, is expanding near Knoxville, Tennessee, with an all new location on beautiful Watts Bar Lake in Loudon.
  • Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park is situated on 74 hilly, heavily wooded acres.
  • With 263 sites, it will be one of the largest family focused camping, glamping and RV resorts in Tennessee.
  • “The Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park location will absolutely amaze guests,” said Rob Schutter, president of Camp Jellystone, which franchises the brand.

Many Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Hosting Eclipse-Themed Events

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear is coming out of hibernation this spring just in time to join families as they experience the April 8 total solar eclipse. Many Jellystone Park locations are hosting fun and educational events the weekend before the eclipse as well as during it. Others will be open for RVing and camping so that families may enjoy the eclipse in nature.

Key Points: 
  • Many Jellystone Park locations are hosting fun and educational events the weekend before the eclipse as well as during it.
  • According to Camp Jellystone Vice President of Marketing Trent Hershenson, some Jellystone Park franchisees are opening their locations earlier than usual to accommodate families who want a unique eclipse encounter.
  • “Locations not holding special events will still be great places to experience the eclipse as they generally are far away from street and parking lot lights that are expected to automatically turn on during the darkness.”
    These Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are hosting special events.
  • Fredericksburg, Texas: The outdoor Jellystone Park Theater at this location will provide a great view of the sky.

Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts to Celebrate Easter With Easter Egg Hunts and Craft Activities With Yogi Bear

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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While most Jellystone Park locations offer Easter egg hunts and craft activities, specific activities vary by location.

Key Points: 
  • While most Jellystone Park locations offer Easter egg hunts and craft activities, specific activities vary by location.
  • — Bostic, North Carolina : This location celebrates Easter with an Easter egg hunt and a visit by the Easter Bunny.
  • — Horn Lake, Mississippi : Easter weekend at this location includes an Easter egg hunt and a visit by the Easter Bunny.
  • — Waller, Texas : An Easter egg hunt and a visit by the Easter Bunny top the list of activities planned at this location.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards; Also Wins Top Industry Honors 

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Good Housekeeping, which sent testers to multiple Jellystone Park locations, won in the All-Star Campgrounds category.

Key Points: 
  • Good Housekeeping, which sent testers to multiple Jellystone Park locations, won in the All-Star Campgrounds category.
  • This is the second straight year Jellystone Park has been recognized by Good Housekeeping.
  • It was recognized in the 2023 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Awards in the Super-Fun Camp-Resort category.
  • In the Large Park category, OHI awarded top honors to both the Golden Valley Jellystone Park location in North Carolina and the Jellystone Park Larkspur, Colorado location.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Franchisees Again Report Strong Sales Growth

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The growth follows a year in which the Jellystone Park brand achieved a new annual revenues record for the 16th consecutive time.

Key Points: 
  • The growth follows a year in which the Jellystone Park brand achieved a new annual revenues record for the 16th consecutive time.
  • The third quarter was especially strong with same-park revenues up 7.5% compared to the third quarter in 2022.
  • According to Rob Schutter, president of franchisor Camp Jellystone, this year families were initially cautious about vacation spending, which ultimately benefited Jellystone Park.
  • “Inflation causes families to focus more on vacation value and Jellystone Park thrives in this environment,” he said.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts Garner More National Honors

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seven Jellystone Park locations have been named finalists in the Park of the Year awards competition hosted annually by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).

Key Points: 
  • Seven Jellystone Park locations named Park of the Year finalists by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
  • Three other Jellystone Park locations are contenders for ARVC’s Medium Park of the Year: the Jellystone Park in Carver, Mass.
  • The Jellystone Park brand has also received honors and recognition from national media outlets such as Good Housekeeping, the Travel Channel, and U.S. News & World Report.
  • For more information about these and other Jellystone Park locations across the U.S. and Canada, please visit www.jellystonepark.com .

Families Flock to Jellystone Park for Halloween and Fall Special Events

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts nationwide have been transformed into family friendly haunts with everything from costume and cabin decorating contests to trick-or-treating and magic pumpkin patches. Jellystone Park says fall camping has become increasingly popular with weekends often as busy during the peak summer vacation season.

Key Points: 
  • Jellystone Park says fall camping has become increasingly popular with weekends often as busy during the peak summer vacation season.
  • Each Jellystone Park location puts its own unique twist on its fall and Halloween activities and events.
  • Among the most common are:
    “Over the past several years, Jellystone Park owners have added more Halloween-themed weekends with special events and activities because they have become so popular,” said Trent Hershenson, vice president of Marketing.
  • Hershenson added that off-season rates are available at many locations, especially during the week, making a Jellystone Park stay an even greater value.

Fall and Halloween Family Fun on Tap at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Mansfield, Pennsylvania

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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MANSFIELD, Pa., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cooler weather and fall colors will provide the perfect setting for dozens of special family events at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort PA Wilds in Mansfield. From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.

Key Points: 
  • From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.
  • Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort PA Wilds, owned by Four Points RV Resorts, will be open until Sunday, October 29, with special events and activities scheduled on weekends.
  • Along with cooler temperatures, lower rates are a benefit of fall camping, making a trip to Jellystone Park an even better value.
  • It owns and operates a total of six family oriented RV resorts in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Fall and Halloween Family Fun on Tap at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Bloomington, Indiana

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cooler weather and fall colors will provide the perfect setting for dozens of special family events at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Bloomington, Indiana. From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.

Key Points: 
  • BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cooler weather and fall colors will provide the perfect setting for dozens of special family events at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Bloomington, Indiana.
  • From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.
  • Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lake Monroe is owned by Four Points RV Resorts, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
  • It owns and operates a total of six family oriented RV resorts in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Fall and Halloween Family Fun on Tap at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Pittsfield, Illinois

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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PITTSFIELD, Ill., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cooler weather and fall colors will provide the perfect setting for dozens of special family events at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes in Pittsfield, Illinois. From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.

Key Points: 
  • From scary to not-so-scary, kids and grown-ups alike will celebrate the season with trick-or-treating, fall crafts, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters and much more.
  • Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes will be open through Sunday, October 29, with special events and activities scheduled on weekends.
  • Weekends of September 29 and October 6: Halloween Haunted Nights
    The fun starts with planting magic pumpkin seeds Friday night.
  • Weekends from October 13-October 27: Yogi Bear & Boo Boo’s Family (Non-Scary) Halloween Fun!