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Is your family getting a bit bored with all the walks you've probably been taking recently? Get your family appreciating the great outdoors a bit more with a planned nature hike. These nature hike activities will get the kids looking at their surroundings in a new light. The best part is, they can be done wherever you may take a stroll—whether it's on a hiking trail at YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK™ in Robert, Louisiana, or walking around your neighborhood. At home, at the campground, or where ever you're enjoying the great outdoors, take your hike to the next level with these themed nature hike activities!

If you think building a quintessential campfire is simply throwing some sticks into a pit and lighting the thing on fire, think again! There's an art to building a s'more-worthy campfire, and the park rangers at YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTYONE PARK™ in Robert, Louisiana, are here to give you a few tips on how to build the perfect campfire.

If you're wanting to experience the great outdoors but can't make it out to our Louisiana campground in Robert, LA, we have good news! You can have a whole camping excursion from the comfort of your home until you're able to make it back to YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK™. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to have a camping trip in your own backyard!

Practicing safe social distancing doesn't mean you have to stay inside the entire time! There are many ways you can stay active and get a change of scenery, especially if you'll be home for the next few weeks.  Camping is all about enjoying the great outdoors, which is why we've put together this list of ways your entire family can take advantage of this time to explore nature—even from the comfort of your own home. 

Hosting a birthday party in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to celebrate your little "cub" turning another year older. At YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK™ in Robert, Louisiana, we have many amenities so party guests can enjoy a fun-filled birthday party at our Louisiana campground. If your little "cub" simply loves the outdoors and camping, throw him or her a camping-themed birthday party at Jellystone Park! Below are some inspirational ideas for your camping-themed birthday party.

March officially kicks off camping season at YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK ™ in Robert, Louisiana! We're ready for a year of family fun, great events, live music, and appearances from YOGI BEAR™ and friends! Before you visit our Louisiana campground, make sure you're stocked up on the latest gear so you can make your trip as easy as possible. Below are some of the best camping tools you'll want to bring along with you for your next camping trip.

At Jellystone Park, we believe there is nothing better than celebrating our Cajun culture. That's why we have events throughout the year that emphasize Cajun traditions. One of our favorite traditions is our Cochon de Lait weekend. This year, our Cochon de Lait will be held the weekend of March 6th-8th. Have you ever wondered how the practice of Cochon de Lait and fais-do-do got started? So did YOGI BEAR.™ Since he is "SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE BEAR"™ he did a little digging and discovered how these events became a staple in Cajun heritage.

Planning a field day for your school this spring? YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK™ in Robert, Louisiana is a great place to host your field trip! With 100 acres of family fun, we have tons of activities to entertain all the "cubs!" If you're looking for group activities for your field day agenda, we've assembled a few ideas to get you started!

At Jellystone Park in Robert, Louisiana, we welcome scout troops of all kinds! We understand that a scout camping trip isn't just about camping itself, but it's about bonding as a team and the valuable life skills scouts learn during the trip.  Here are some activities scouts can participate in while staying at Jellystone Park, and the skills they'll learn along the way. 

While you've been enjoying the holidays, our park rangers have been working hard getting our Louisiana campground ready for the upcoming year. We have tons of fun activities planned at our camp-resort in Robert, Louisiana, and we wanted to give you an exclusive sneak peek of what's coming up throughout the year.

Read on to see what you have to look forward to in 2020!