State Municipal Association Wants Campgrounds Kept ClosedApril 21, 2020|David Smith|Alliance Report|26 CommentsLetter to governor says opening campgrounds as scheduled could spike COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, many seasonal campers believe they can keep things safe, and some say they have nowhere else to go.
Knirk Pushes to Close Campground ExemptionApril 19, 2020|David Smith|Alliance Report|17 CommentsMost hotels, motels and inns are closed because of the pandemic, but many resort-style campgrounds are scheduled to open in the next few weeks. A growing number of officials think that's a bad idea.
Petition Asks Governor to Keep Campgrounds Closed During PandemicApril 18, 2020|Lloyd Jones|Conway Daily Sun|11 CommentsTamworth officials are among area leaders raising concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus if campgrounds open in mid-May as scheduled. An online petition to keep campgrounds closed says thousands of visitors could spread the virus and overwhelm local medical facilities.
