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Natural Bridge has been a less terrifying place since 2012, when a fire destroyed the Haunted Monster Museum and closed the adjacent Dinosaur Kingdom -- a one-of-a-kind attraction where Confederate dinosaurs attacked Civil War Yankees. Despite the fire, all of the dinosaurs were saved by their creator, Mark Cline, and he's just announced that he hopes to open "Dinosaur Kingdom II" in June 2016.
Mark told us that the Confederates/dinosaurs theme will be expanded in the new attraction. "The Confederates will be 'borrowing' animals from Natural Bridge Zoo to combat the Yankees on dinosaurs," he explained. "An epic battle scene at the end will pit elephants, buffalo, and rhinos against horned dinos! I'm even throwing Stonewall Jackson into it. What a glorious mess it will be!"
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 12/21/2015]Dinosaur Kingdom II:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 5781 S. Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA
- Directions:
- I-81 exit 180 or 180A. Drive south on US Hwy 11/Lee Hwy for a little over two miles. Entrance on the left, across the road from Natural Bridge Zoo.
- Hours:
- Summer daily 10-6, May and Fall Sa-Su, call to confirm.. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 540-464-2253
- Admission:
- Adults $12.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
The goofy Viking that used to be outside of Mark Cline's Enchanted Castle Studios, which was cast from a mold made from the Johnny Appleseed statue in New Market, has been refurbed and moved to Halcyon Days Cider -- minus the Viking horns, and back to wearing a saucepan for a hat.
[Dean Jeffrey, 07/09/2022]Doofy Johnny Appleseed:- Address:
- 4135 S. Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA
- Directions:
- Halcyon Days Cider. I-81 exit 180 (northbound) or 180-B (southbound), then drive north on US-11/Lee Hwy for one mile. You'll see Johnny Appleseed on the right.
- Phone:
- 540-291-1340
Somebody put a crock on Yogi's thumb. And my brother wanted to be on Roadside America. He just turned 70.
[Kathleen, 04/11/2021]Yogi Bear Statue:- Address:
- 16 Recreation Lane, Natural Bridge Station, VA
- Directions:
- Take Natural Bridge exit off I-81; exit #175 north bound, #180A south bound; then 3 miles on Rt. 11 to Natural Bridge; take RT. 130 east 3 miles to Natural Bridge Station; 1.5 miles to campground via right on Rt. 759, first left after crossing river onto James River Rd (Rte 782).
- Phone:
- 540-291-2727
Family friendly RV, etc Jellystone Park
[Candice, 06/18/2019]On the crowded stage of America's beloved bears, Yogi lasted beyond 1950-80s TV as the licensed mascot for Jellystone Park campgrounds. That lovable picnic basket snatcher is smarter than the average bear.
There's another Yogi Bear statue at the Jellystone Park Resort in Natural Bridge. Judging by how close this is to Mark Cline's place, I would assume that the statue is one of his. In fact, it looks like the one that Mark's posing with in your Field Review of Enchanted Castle Studios.
[Dean Jeffrey, 02/23/2008]
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Yogi, the cartoon character, turns 63 later this year.