Outdoor Boom Meets Participation Drop | Denver News

Outdoor participation is surging—with over 30 million more Americans hitting trails and parks since the pandemic, including 12 million seniors and 22 million kids. But frequency is down: annual trips dropped from 87 to 65, especially among young adults. The industry welcomes newcomers but worries about shrinking core participants, down 4% this year. Popular activities like hiking and camping remain strong, with camping as a key gateway—companies are innovating gear to make overnight stays cozy and inviting, turning nature into a refreshing, repeatable experience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/174f00a1ad02667e