Are More People Opting Outside?

This infographic depicts data from a recent study looking at trends of people participating in the outdoors over time. The term "Opt Outside" comes from the outdoor retailer REI wanting to get people to experience the outdoors on Black Friday instead of going shopping, which is why their holiday season sale starts before Thanksgiving.

I was inspired to make this infographic because spending time outside has always been important to me. If we are to maintain the quality and quantity of our natural parks and lands, there must be a demand for them. I decided to make this infographic to see just how many people were opting outside in recent years. I also chose to visualize data on my favorite activities: climbing, biking, and hiking.