Outdoor participation ticked up 1% to a record 183.2 million Americans aged 6 and older in 2025, according to the latest Outdoor Participation Trends Report from the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation, though frequency remains a concern. The raw numbers translate to a 59% participation rate for the year and a roughly 20% increase over the pre-pandemic ‘19 figure of 153.2 million. Mirroring SFIA core participation trends and similar tracking from trade groups, however, the frequency of outdoor outings since ‘19 has declined, leaving whitespace to convert new casual participants ... Log in to view full article.