Welcome to the Jellystone Park™ Mill Run Blog


Planning a family camping trip? You’re in the right place. The Jellystone Park Mill Run blog is where we share helpful tips, seasonal inspiration, and local insights to help families make the most of their camping experience in the Laurel Highlands.

Here you’ll find articles focused on trip planning, family-friendly activities, and things to do near Mill Run, Pennsylvania — all designed to help you feel confident and excited as you plan your next getaway. Whether you’re looking for ideas for a future stay or simply dreaming about time outdoors together, our blog is here to guide and inspire.

As you explore, you can also learn more about our different camping options, including our campsites and rental accommodations, and discover nearby area attractions that make this region such a memorable destination for families.

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Healthy Eating While Camping

You probably don’t want to be too strict while you are camping but you probably don’t want to get too far off track either. We’ve seen a trend of people making a real effort to be able to enjoy their...
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Tasty Grilled Fish

For most of us, a favorite camping meal is that fresh-catch being cooked up on the grill. Cooking fish without drying it out can be tricky, however, so we found some tips to help make yours the best you've had...
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Food Safety Tips When Camping

Sharing meals with friends and family is one of the cornerstones of camping and RVing. There is something about the time spent outdoors that brings people together and when people come together, they bring food. Summer temperatures can increase the...
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Grilling the Perfect Burger

We've seen some real burger chefs here at the campground and are always impressed with how much care and attention they put into their craft. Grilling the perfect burger requires much more than just dropping a few patties on the...
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Family Tent Camping

Camping in a tent is a fun and memorable experience for the whole family. Tent camping is good for your sense of adventure as well as being good for spending time with the kids. To make sure your experience is...
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Cooking in Foil Packs is Easy When Camping

Photo Source: Betty Crocker Cooking in foil packs is popular among campers and there are several good reasons why. It's convenient because you can prepare the meal ahead of time and cook everyone's individual meal packs when you are ready...
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Do You Need A Fan To Sleep At Night?

We hear it all the time. Our campers mention things they must have in order to be able to sleep, no matter where they are. Some people need to hear the low whirl of a fan near them if they...
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Tips for First Time Camping With Your Dog

Campers love to bring their dogs camping and we love it when they do. A lot of dogs have been traveling along with their people for years and know the routine. If you have a new dog or one that...
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Group Camping Doesn’t Have to be Complicated

Plenty of people would like to camp in groups but they avoid it because they feel it is just too much work trying to get everyone organized and on the same page. It doesn't have to be that way, though...
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