Continued rise in participation underscores need to invest in the long-term success of Michigan’s parks and outdoor spaces

LANSING – According to a report recently released by The Outdoor Foundation, more than half of Americans over the age of six participated in outdoor activities in 2021 and 164 million people nationwide enjoyed the outdoors last year. Since 2020, the number of people who try an outdoor recreation activity for the first time — or get back in touch with nature – has increased by more than 25%,…