EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Outdoor Participation Trends Report goes beyond the data — use it to stay on top of trends, allocate resources, and inform your overall marketing strategy.

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia.

Body: The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the leading organization for data regarding the outdoor industry, has released their 2024 Outdoor participation Trends report.

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New outdoor participants are more diverse than the overall outdoor participant base and are driving increasing diversity not only by ethnicity but also across age groups.

President Theodore Roosevelt loved the outdoors, vigorously hunted wildlife, and developed a uniquely American conservation ethos.

The evolution of camping, combined with flexible accommodation options, provides both seasoned and new campers with exciting opportunities to engage in outdoor hospitality.