Americans at Play: Demographics of Outdoor Recreation & Travel

This book is a unique guide to the demographics of who engages in outdoor recreation--60 sports in all--and recreational travel. Readers will discover what outdoor recreational activity is most popular with Americans, which sports are hottest for people aged 40 to 49, how the affluent like to play, and how much we spend on recreation, participant sports, recreational lessons, athletic gear, and travel. The author identifies eight recreational trends and includes interviews with experts who discuss the future of each sport. Also included are data on high school and college sports participation.