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In the editorial (part one) of this special issue about nature sports (Melo, Van Rheenen, and Gammon 2019), we presented the main characteristics of nature sports and the connections between its related activities and other sectors, such as leisure, tourism, the environment, health and education. By providing an extensive review of the literature, we mapped out the numerous terms connected to nature sports in order to assemble them within a single unifying concept. Moving on from the definitional and conceptual complexities of the term, the second part of the editorial will explore the developmental trends of nature sports – both in participation and scholarship. Furthermore, we will discuss the changing demographic taking place in nature sports involvement and participation, and reflect on how a more socially encompassing market may impact how these sports are managed and experienced.