Jellystone Parks Preparing to Host Eclipse Activities – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
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, according to a press release.
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.
“Our activities directors have really reached for the stars to create unique, fun events that families will remember for years,” he said. “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. Visit each location’s website for details and to make reservations.
Bloomington, Indiana: At this location, families will delight in a Moon Ball Gaga Ball tournament, jump’n’glow at the jump pillow, a dance party, as well as themed arts and crafts and refreshments.
Details: https://jellystonelakemonroe.com/activities/themed-weekends
Canyon Lake – San Antonio, Texas: The fun starts Friday, April 5, at this location and includes a Total Eclipse Scavenger Hunt, “BinGLOW” Bingo, Outer Space Balloon Painting, astronomical trivia and Solar Eclipse of the Heart Bear-e-oke. The water attractions will be open.
Details: https://jellystonehillcountry.com/events
Cleveland-Sandusky, Ohio: This location provides the ideal setting to escape the lights and noise of Northeast Ohio. A Saturday night dance party and a Monday morning wagon ride will make the weekend memorable. Complimentary eclipse glasses will be provided and souvenir t-shirts will be available.
Details: https://www.clevelandjellystone.com/snag-your-campsites-for-the-total-solar-eclipse
Columbus North, Ohio: This location is perfectly positioned within the path of totality, ensuring guests experience the full effect of the eclipse. The Solar Eclipse Weekend includes themed arts and crafts as well as wagon rides. The popular Jellystone Park Express train will be choo-chooing, too. Guests will receive complimentary eclipse glasses.
Details: http://www.columbusjellystone.com/eclipse-camping-at-jellystone-park-columbus-north
Eureka, Missouri: Kids at this location will be able to hunt for a time capsule buried in 2017 there during the last eclipse. Its contents will be revealed during a special ceremony. NASA’s live stream will be shown on the activity veranda and eclipse science projects, face painting and a bubble party are among the many other activities.
Details: https://eurekajellystone.com/activities
Fredericksburg, Texas: The outdoor Jellystone Park Theater at this location will provide a great view of the sky. There will be special activities, such as Roll-an-Alien, Asteroid Bowling and Musical Planets with Cindy Bear.
