Coronavirus July 23, 2021 New York sleepaway camp reports COVID-19 infections in 31 campers under age 12 Thirty one campers between the ages of 7 and 11 have tested positive for COVID-19 at an upstate New York camp.
RECIPES July 23, 2021 'Rich, smoky' campfire chili brings an outdoorsy taste into your kitchen: Try the recipe If you’d prefer to enjoy the tastes of outdoor cooking from the comfort of your home -- rather than actually going camping -- this chili recipe from the Southern food blog Quiche My Grits is just for you.
Alaska June 14, 2021 Bear attacks, injures sleeping campers in south Alaska Wildlife officials in Alaska have said two campers were attacked by a bear this weekend while they were sleeping in a tent in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Camping June 11, 2021 Summer camps return but with fewer campers and counselors Summer camps will be allowed in all 50 states this year, but with labor shortages and COVID-19 protocols, there will be fewer campers and counselors.
North Carolina June 8, 2021 North Carolina black bears swiping hikers’ backpacks, US Forest Service warns Hikers and campers are being warned to take precautions when visiting a national forest in North Carolina after a string of incidents of bears stealing backpacks and food.
Coronavirus May 30, 2021 YMCA summer camps hoping for 'summer of fun' for kids following new CDC guidelines, CEO says Summer camps are back, YMCA of the USA CEO Kevin Washington said Sunday following the release of new guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for what he hopes will be an exciting summer for kids.
US May 25, 2021 Missing Oregon fisherman located after 17 days lost in forest A missing 69-year-old fisherman was found alive on Sunday after surviving 17 nights in the Oregon wilderness alone, authorities said.
Coronavirus May 10, 2021 Summer camps making comeback after coronavirus-era shutdowns Over 40% of day camps and 80% of overnight camps had to close their doors last year due to the pandemic. The CDC released new guidance for summer camps to follow amid the pandemic.
North America May 8, 2021 Missing Utah woman found living in a national forest reportedly wanted 'solitude and isolation' The woman who was found living in a national forest earlier this week reportedly told authorities she was in need of an escape.
Utah May 4, 2021 Missing Utah woman found living in tent after disappearing from campsite in November A Utah woman who went missing near a trailhead in November has been found alive in a tent more than five months after she disappeared in the area, authorities said.
Coronavirus April 26, 2021 Updated CDC camp guidance not prioritizing children's well-being, doctor says "The CDC recommendations for summer camps not only lack scientific backing but go against reliable data," Saphier said. "The CDC has consistently been 3 months behind the data with their recommendations and our children are suffering because of it. Outdoor transmission is negligible, especially among young children. Children wearing masks outside is futile and does little except hinder their development and make good optics for the mask mandate supporters."
