4 S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 BUSINESS spotlight Why? Because the campground joined the Jellystone Park system and is now Rustic Acres Jellystone Park. Founded in 1969, the Jellystone Park system includes more than 75 locations, making it the second largest campground franchise in the country. Family-Friendly Fun Jennifer Davis said, “Our dream was always to create a fun and safe place for families to come to and make memories. Jellystone Park’s mission and vision aligns with that idea, so it’s a good fit for us. In preparation for the 2022 season, we’ve renovated 23 sites to allow for easier in and out of trailers. We’ve also built and replaced 100 picnic tables and created new fire rings for the sites.” Rustic Acres Jellystone Park is located in New Douglas, IL, four miles east of Interstate 55 at Exit 37 (Livingston/New Douglas) and within an hour’s drive of downtown St. Louis and Springfield, IL. Nestled on 68 country acres, it offers a variety of lodging options, park features, and activities. Families can stay in a rental cabin or make use of a tent site, RV site, or pull-through site. A full hookup is readily available and the campground is pet friendly. Once settled in, adults and kids will have no shortage of things to do, since Rustic Acres Jellystone Park features all this: • Large swimming pool • Two lakes for fishing • Volleyball and basketball courts • Playground • Ball field • Outdoor games such as gaga ball and horseshoes • Activities such as foam parties, gem mining, jumping pillows, laser tag, and wagon rides • Crafts such as paint-your-own ceramics and tye dye • First-rate entertainment ranging from live bands and DJ dance parties to clowns and puppet shows Rustic Acres Jellystone Park BJ and Jennifer Davis have owned and operated Rustic Acres Campground since 2017. This season, however, will be the start of something extra special. The characters of Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Ranger Smith, and Cindy Bear will also be walking around the place. A family favorite begins a new chapter in 2022
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