recreationist
noun
rec·re·a·tion·ist
ˌrē-krē-ˈā-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person who seeks recreation especially in the outdoors
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Tribes, environmentalists and recreationists have battled the federal government and Resolution Copper, the mining company that convinced Congress to approve the exchange of Oak Flat Campground for several plots of environmentally sensitive land.
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2023
Located 100 miles west of Riga on the northern shores of Lake Usma—one of the nation’s largest and the surrounds of which are more green in the summer than these photos depict—this getaway is popular with outdoor recreationists.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
Others offer unique historical sights and some are set right on the beach. With so many options to explore, an avid recreationist would benefit from the gift of a Florida State Parks annual pass, which costs $60 for an individual pass or $120 for a family pass.
—Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Dec. 2020
The ease of settling into an outdoor environment can benefit any type of recreationist, even someone who wants to rough it a bit.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2022
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Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2023
Located 100 miles west of Riga on the northern shores of Lake Usma—one of the nation’s largest and the surrounds of which are more green in the summer than these photos depict—this getaway is popular with outdoor recreationists.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
Others offer unique historical sights and some are set right on the beach. With so many options to explore, an avid recreationist would benefit from the gift of a Florida State Parks annual pass, which costs $60 for an individual pass or $120 for a family pass.
—Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 22 Dec. 2020
The ease of settling into an outdoor environment can benefit any type of recreationist, even someone who wants to rough it a bit.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2022
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“Recreationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreationist. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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