Recreation in the U.S.

When and why did americans begin to recreate?
Americans began to recreate in the late 1800's. they did this to get away from the city. also to get away from their work. they wanted to have fun.

Were the reasons Americans began to recreate the same or different compared to americans today?
i think the reasons are the same today as befor. today people do these thing to have fun. they still do them to get away from work and the city. and to enjoy time with their families.

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