A record 175.8 million Americans counted among outdoor activity participants in 2023, up 4% over the prior year, according to the OIA’s 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends report, though the long-term trend of declining core participation and average outings per year continued. This year’s record participation number represents 57% of all Americans six and older, driven by casual participants across a broadening demographic swath. Looking at the top five activities by participation rate, day hiking led at 20%. Fishing (fly/salt/fresh); running, jogging and trail running; and camping all tallied 18%, and bicycling ... Log in to view full article.