Americans should be thankful for President Theodore Roosevelt.
, which includes over 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, waterfront vistas, and shaded woodlands in the middle of a dense urban environment.found that after spending time with family , 71% of Americans say that being outdoors and experiencing nature gives them a great deal or quite a bit of meaning and fulfillment.
This goes against the habitually incorrect narratives of Democrats being inward-looking urbanites and Republicans being suburban or rural supporters of fish and wildlife. Whileto say they go hunting and fishing, survey data reveal that 88% of Democrats and 84% of Republicans report that they regularly make an effort to live in ways that help protect the environment.
Pew also uncovered that a significantly high 64%of Americans have taken a hike in a park or natural setting outdoors in the past year and 55% have visited a nature spot, such as a waterfall or mountaintop in the past 12 months; far greater numbers than those who vote and generally partake of local community amenities. In 2016,
, an appreciably lower number of Americans—50%—reported having taken a hike in the past year. But there were minimal partisan differences then, with equal numbers of both Republicans and Democrats reporting being outdoors.
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