Jellystone Park Journal

It seems a little silly.. Christmas in July? Well believe it or not, we are over half-way to Christmas! It’s crazy to think about winter in the middle of summer but Christmas in July is a fun way to cool down during the hot months. Here are some great ideas to help bring the atmosphere of Christmas! Summer “Snowball” […]

Oh, technology — smartphones, tablets, mp3 players — all those visual Kool-Aid devices that keep kids tranquilized and quiet while parents try to steal some peaceful personal time! It’s amazing, but at the same time it can be scary when your kids get that glassy-eyed robot look to them. Encouraging kids to be active is […]

In honor of Canada Day, we wanted to take some time to recognize our Canadian Jellystone Parks! All 4 of these locations will provide you with a fun camping trip filled with a lot of activities and amenities. Woodstock, New  Brunswick – This park offers a ton of great amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. […]

4th of July is just a few days away and who doesn’t love to get a little festive at this time to celebrate U.S.A? Here are snack ideas that are guaranteed to bring a little festivity to your table: 4th of July Toast (via tasteandtellblog) – Want to start your morning off right? Then this […]

Here’s a heartwarming fact to share for Father’s Day — studies show that dads are by far the most likely person to take someone on their first camping trip. Hopefully, even if that bit of trivia causes flashbacks to disastrous camping trips filled with burnt hot dogs, poison ivy, and mosquito bites, we hope it […]

It’s a question many of us have undoubtedly thought about for hours on end. In a rap battle between a traditional tent camping enthusiast and a more modern “glamper,” who would come out victorious? That very question is answered in a new YouTube video, aptly titled “Rap Battle: Camper vs. Glamper.” According to the Inquisitr, […]

Camping in Colorado is about to get a whole lot fishier. This weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be allowing residents and visitors alike to discover the joys of fishing during the state’s yearly free fishing weekend. Anglers of all ages will be able to fish without a license at any of the state’s camping […]

The Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Mexico, NY, has brand-new owners this season! Bob and Marion Palmer, formerly of Charlotte, NC, joined the Jellystone Park family in March, purchasing the Camp-Resort from longtime owners Ed and Barb Lighthall, who have retired after 45 years. The Palmers are outdoor enthusiasts and have long enjoyed camping, hiking and backpack­ing. […]

Perryville Campground becomes Missouri’s third Jellystone Park Camp-Resort this season as it re-opens with a host of new amenities and activities ready to welcome guests of all ages. “We’re really excited about the improvements we’re making and the fact that we’re going to be operating as a Jellystone Park,” said park manager Nathaniel Gabriel. “We’re trying to […]

  YOGI BEAR™ and his friends are so excited to introduce a fun new program for all our guests: the Jellystone Park Trail! Stay at each of these six parks during the two-year Trail event, and you will receive a certificate good for $150 off a return visit!   Fremont, Indiana – North of Ft. Wayne, near […]