Research and Data

Outdoor Participation Report (2021)

A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2021 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.

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Organization

Outdoor Industry Association

Publication Date

2021

Location

National or Global

Topic

Participation

Activity

Bicycling

Birding/Wildlife viewing

Camping

Fishing

Hiking/Running

Paddling

Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)

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