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Motivational factors for outdoor activity participation in the United States in 2017

What motivates you to participate in outdoor activities?

The data displays the leading motivational factors for outdoor activity participation in the U.S. in 2017. During the survey, 50% of outdoor participants said they participated in outdoor activities to keep physically fit.

Get exercise	64
Be with family and friends	56
Keep physically fit	50
Observe scenic beauty	48
Be close to nature	47
Enjoy the sounds and smells of nature	46
Get away from the usual demands	41
Be with people who enjoy the same things I do	33
Experience excitement and adventure	32
Experience solitude	25
Be with people who share my values	20
Develop my skills and abilities	20
Gain a sense of accomplishment	19
Because it is cool	17
Gain a sense of self-confidence	16
Talk to new and varied people	9
Other reasons	4

Motivational factors for outdoor activity participation in the United States in 2017

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