If you’re craving fresh air, a campfire to gather around, and a night under the stars, you’re in good company. According to a recent survey conducted by the Kampgrounds of America (KOA), camping has become more and more popular among younger groups, especially Millennials.
oleh_slobodeniuk / Getty Images The 2019 Annual Camping Report released by the KOA reveals a significant trend: since 2014, there have been an estimated 7 million additional camping households.
Maya Karkalicheva / Getty Images These households belong to the younger generations, namely Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996).
Anton Petrus / Getty Images A significant portion of the campers surveyed (nearly 1/3) described themselves as “lifelong campers.” Additionally, 1 in every 20 surveyed households revealed that they camped for the very first time this year.
This trend shows an increased appreciation for the great outdoors, state parks across the country, and our national park system. Do you identify with these findings? Would you consider yourself a lifelong camper? We’d love to hear from you!
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The 2019 Annual Camping Report released by the KOA reveals a significant trend: since 2014, there have been an estimated 7 million additional camping households.
Maya Karkalicheva / Getty Images
These households belong to the younger generations, namely Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996).
Anton Petrus / Getty Images
A significant portion of the campers surveyed (nearly 1/3) described themselves as “lifelong campers.” Additionally, 1 in every 20 surveyed households revealed that they camped for the very first time this year.
To read the full report, click here, and for a helpful summary of the findings, click here.
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