visit the Outdoor Industry Association
paddling

The 2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report rovides important insights into participation in outdoor recreation that are critical to efforts nationwide seeking to understand and reverse the growing inactivity crisis and the growing disconnect with the outdoors among youth and all Americans.

read more >>
Research

Research from The Outdoor Foundation

Special Reports


Special Report on Youth
Special Report on Youth
Special Report on Paddlesports
A Special Report on Paddlesports
Special Report on Camping
A Special Report on Camping
Special Report on Fishing and Boating
A Special Report on Fishing and Boating

Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2007, 2008, 2009


2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report
Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2009
2009 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report
Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, 2009
Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2008
Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2008
Next Generation of Outdoor Participants Report
The Next Generation of Outdoor Participants Report, 2007

Active Outdoor Recreation Economy


Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report
Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report, State-by-State
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, State-by-State
Active Outdoor recreation Economy Report, Bicycling
Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report, Bicycling

Special Reports, 2004 to 2006


Active Exploring the Active Lifestyle, 2004
Exploring the Active Lifestyle, 2004
A Targeted Look at Participants with Potential, 2004
A Targeted Look at Participants with Potential, 2004
The Hispanic Community and Active Outdoor Recreation
The Hispanic Community and Active Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2006 and Earlier


Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2006
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2006
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2005
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2005
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, 2004
Active Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, 2004