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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. 

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.

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!

With themed activities happening every weekend in October, it's no wonder why fall is the perfect time to visit YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK™ in Robert, Louisiana. Between trick-or-treating, haunted attractions, "hey" rides, and pumpkin patches, there is a lot to do at our Louisiana campground. In addition to all the activities we have planned, another way to get your family involved in the ghoulish spirit of the season is to decorate your campsite! Here are some easy DIY decorations your family can create to get into a spooky mood.

Summer is a busy time here at Jellystone Park in Robert, Louisiana! Park rangers are busy keeping our Louisiana campground beautiful, campers and RVers are busy enjoying the amenities at our camp-resort, and our good friend RANGER SMITH™ is busy keeping YOGI BEAR™ from stealing those pick-e-nic baskets! If you're looking for the perfect time to plan your camping trip now that the little cubs are out of school, this is the list for you! From Memorial Day until August 1st, we have activities and [...]

Ah, summer is here! With the little cubs out of school, it's time to relax and enjoy a few days off. While millions of people will spend lots of energy, time, and money planning their summer vacations this year, we at Jellystone Park in Robert, Louisiana believe a great vacation is closer than you think. Here are our reasons why camping [...]