October 9, 2022

New Study Strengthens the Link Between Exercise and Memory

Experts have long known that fitness is good for the brain. A recent paper connects different types of workouts with assorted improvements in memory. NYT (paywall)

October 7, 2022

Glamping Has Skyrocketed 310% in Last Decade

The report from Terramor Outdoor Resorts shows a dramatic increase in glamping interest and bookings over the last year, with nearly 17 million households taking a glamping trip in 2021, a 155% increase compared to 2019. RVBusiness

September 23, 2022

Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? New Research Says Yes

The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have. Cold water exposure might also lower your risk...

September 20, 2022

Outdoor Participation Grows to Record Levels

BOULDER, COLO [September, 2022]/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association, released the 2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report that concludes that participation in outdoor recreation continues to grow at record levels. According to the report, more than half (54%) of Americans ages six and over participated in at...

September 7, 2022

Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom

RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand for RV rentals continues to be very high, with revenues from bookings up nearly 40% year-to-date. RVshare said it has had more than 100,000 owners sign up to rent their...

August 30, 2022

Study reveals top trending camping destinations on TikTok

New research by online camping booking platform Pitchup.com has revealed the top 20 countries where camping content is most watched on popular social media platform TikTok. South American nation Colombia topped the poll with more than 50 million views of the #camping hashtag on the video sharing platform, with the...

August 16, 2022

NBDA Releases Cost of Doing Business Report, Sponsored by BikeExchange: After seven-year hiatus, benchmark financial report for cycling industry returns

Asheville, North Carolina (August 16, 2022) — Long considered a benchmark report for doing business in the US cycling industry, the Cost of Doing Business (CDB) Report will be released today from the National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA). Made possible by funding support from title sponsor BikeExchange, the report makes...

August 11, 2022

Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music

A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...

August 3, 2022

Outdoor Industry Reveals Findings of Workforce Assessment Survey

BOULDER, CO (August 3, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable released results from a recent survey, the "Outdoor Industry Workforce Assessment," which was conducted by Oregon State University's Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy with input and support from Basecamp Outdoor, Path to Peak Education +...

August 1, 2022

Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at A Record Pace

Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic Global average boat value is 28.9% higher than 2019 Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to rise, up 71.5% in...