Kingston Jellystone Park Wins Award for Excellence in Camping Industry

KINGSTON, NOVA SCOTIA (March 10, 2010) – Frank and Stefi Davies, owners of the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Kingston, Nova Scotia, have been recognized as Operators of the Year by the Jellystone Park franchise system.

The Operator of the Year Award recognizes excellence in management and is presented to the individual or team responsible for day-to-day operation of a Camp-Resort. 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.

“We are honored to be named Operators of the Year,” said Stefi Davies, campground owner. “We love what we do, and the best part is getting the chance to help families make amazing memories. Our team works hard to run the best property possible, and we’re proud to have those efforts recognized.”

Nestled in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort of Kingston is the highest-rated campground in the Maritimes. The park offers a full range of camping options, from rustic tent sites to RV sites complete with free WiFi Internet access, to cabins. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of amenities and activities, from themed weekends and social get-together's, to the popular Jumping Pillow, a kiddie waterslide and bumper boats, doggy playground, miniature golf, jumbo playground, heated swimming pools and beach volleyball. The campground also features the Old Faceful Mining Company, where campers can pan for gems.

The Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Kingston, Nova Scotia is open May 14 – Sept. 19, 2010. For reservations or more information, visit www.jellystonens.com.

About Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resorts

Launched in 1969, the Jellystone Park system is the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States, boasting 75 campgrounds with more than 15,000 campsites in 28 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. 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’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are franchised through Leisure Systems, Inc. (LSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Park River Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.campjellystone.com

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