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Outdoor activities often lead people to destinations unknown exploring the landscape with enthusiasm and embarking on a journey of discovery. In 2020 the world witnessed an incredible upheaval as Americans across the country embraced the great outdoors in search of relief from Covid-19 stressors. The 2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report commissioned by the Outdoor federation revealed in 2020, 53 percent of Americans ages 6 and over participated in outdoor recreation at least once, the highest participation on record. Recreational outdoor activities continue to gain popularity in 2022 increasing physical involvement in taking part in sports in an effort to exercise. Experiencing nature through recreational sports increases a positive mood ultimately decreasing negativity releasing endorphins considered the feel good hormones the body's natural pain relievers and mood boosters brought on by pleasurable activities.
The number of participants hiking in the United States from 2006 to to 2020 was approximately 57.81 million people hiking in the U.S. Running, jogging and trail running were the most popular outdoor activities among people in the United States in 2020 among people ages 6 years and older accounting for 64 million active participants. The second most popular outdoor activity in the North American country is hiking and viewing the landscape as a specter of natural scenery. Locate recreational trails in your neck of the woods by conducting a Google search “Trails Near Me”, to discover trails in your location. Plan your next excursion using google Maps to find the best outdoor activities across the U.S. including State Parks or local recreation facilities near you. State Parks are protected areas managed at the sub-national level with those nations which use the state as a political subdivision. State Parks established by the state preserve the location on account of it's natural beauty, historic interest, and recreational potential for public use.
Outdoor Activities Ideas
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bird Watching
- Water Sports-Rafting, Canoeing, Fishing
- Camping
- Basketball
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There are state parks under the administration of the government in each U.S. States defined by geographic territory collaborate with numerous government agencies, departments, and bureaus to bring all of America's resources together. America's State Parks is a strategic alliance formed in 2010 of all 50 state park systems including 6,624 state park units, resulting in a total economic impact of more than 20 billion on communities estimating 725 million people visitors enjoy the scenery each year. America's state parks have 41,725 miles of trails, including 207,603 campsites, and 7,161 cabins and lodges perfect for recreational use in 2022 found at stateparks.com. The First Hikes Day program of free guided hikes on New Year's Day in State Parks across all fifty states in the U.S. is conducted under the agencies of America's State Parks. On New Year's Day, hundreds of free guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states getting kids and adults across America a chance to view the beauty of the State park scenery and get inspired to enjoy Sate park services throughout the year. First Day Hikes is a nationwide initiative led by Americas State Parks to encourage people to participate in outdoor activities year round at americanhiking.org.
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Patricia Lynn
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