Justin Stewart | Allegheny Front

Hays Woods, about six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, covers over 600 acres of forests, with walking trails, streams and a pair of nesting bald eagles.

As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact the United States this summer, attention turns to Pennsylvania’s own wildfire activity.

Introduced 16 years ago, Survival Camp focuses on teaching basic survival skills, fostering environmental interactions, and nurturing a sense of community among 7th and 8th graders.

Canadian wildfires have sent smoke into the United States in recent weeks. There is increased concern about what this will mean for air quality, especially as people spend more time outside during the summer.