Camping and the Effects of COVID-19
A May 2020 report providing an overview of COVID-19's impact on camping and it's trends in North America.
Organization
Kampgrounds of America
Publication Date
2020
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Participation
Activity
Camping
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