A Family Staycation at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Resort in Sioux Falls

By: Greg Koch

As a race timer for 605 Running Company, I’m lucky to travel across the state, exploring different communities and their unique offerings. Recently, I had the pleasure of timing the Big Sioux Rec Trail Race at Big Sioux Recreational State Park in Brandon, South Dakota—a beautiful area just a short 5-minute drive from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Resort. Despite living in Sioux Falls, my family and I hadn’t considered a stay at Yogi Bear's until our 5-year-old daughter, Violet, came home from a summer care program field trip, begging us to camp there. Her excitement was contagious, and this weekend provided the perfect opportunity to time a race and fulfill a 5-year-old’s wish.

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