North Hudson Jellystone Park Wins Award for Excellence in Camping Industry

NORTH HUDSON, N.Y. (February 17, 2009) – Mike and Gina Lenhard, owners of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Paradise Pines in North Hudson, NY, have been recognized as Operators of the Year by the Jellystone Park franchise system.

The Operator of the Year Award is given to the Camp-Resort that demonstrates the strongest overall business system among the more than 70 Jellystone Parks across the United States and Canada. Evaluation criteria include customer service, inspection ratings, daily management and business growth. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort group in Cincinnati.

“We are humbled and honored to receive the Operator of the Year Award,” said Mike Lenhard, North Hudson Jellystone Park owner. “We always strive to meet the expectations of our guests and provide a memorable family experience. Receiving this award means so much to us because it not only means we are recognized by our guests as having a clean, safe, fun and well-run resort, but it also means we’re recognized by our peers.”

Located in Essex County, New York, and nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Park, North Hudson Jellystone Park offers many different camping options from traditional campgrounds to Adirondack cabin rentals and RV sites. Campers can enjoy a variety of activities at the resort including: visits from Yogi Bear™ and Boo Boo™, movie and cartoons at on-site theater, candy bar and family bingo, arts and crafts, Karaoke, organized games at the playfield, basketball tournaments, tubing on the river, train rides and much more.

The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Paradise Pines is open May 1 – Oct. 20, 2009.

About Jellystone Parks™

Launched in 1969 by D.M. Haag, the Jellystone Park system is now the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States, boasting more than 70 campgrounds with more than 15,000 campsites in 27 states and Canada. Its Camp-Resorts are among the best campgrounds in the industry with a quality reputation for being fun, friendly, clean and service-oriented parks that on average have a higher revenue per site night and a longer average stay than that experienced by other campgrounds – independent or franchised. Additionally, each Jellystone Park is themed with Yogi Bear elements providing instant recognition and consumer appeal. It is truly a place “Where You Camp With Friends.”®

Yogi Bear Jellystone Parks are franchised through Leisure Systems, Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Park River Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information about Jellystone Parks, visit www.campjellystone.com.