Some scientists believe that spending any amount of time outdoors is good for kids, and certain activities may provide more benefits than others. Studies have shown that outdoor physical activities are especially important for kids trying to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The scientists in this study wanted to know how the amount of time spent outdoors varies among kids from different demographic groups. They hoped this study would help other scientists and recreation managers. Topics: Recreation, Social Science, Baseline, Bias, Conservation, Demographics, Hiking, Kids.