With the official beginning of summer encouraging millions of Americans to enjoy the warmer weather and longer hours of sunshine, the non-profit organization SmileHub today released new reports on the Best Charities for Sports & Recreation and the Best States for Outdoor Enthusiasts in 2025 to help people find the best organizations and locations for their well-being.

To highlight the best states for outdoor enthusiasts, SmileHub compared each of the 50 states based on 18 key metrics. The data set ranges from air pollution to outdoor gear stores per capita to the economic impact of outdoor recreation.

Outdoor Activity Friendliness of New York (1=Best, 25=Avg.):

Overall Rank: 15th

38th – Outdoor Gear Stores per Capita

4th – Sports & Recreation Charities per Capita

34th –

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