PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	57.9	642,536	59.5	704,967	46.7	336,978	55.9	1,684,481
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.6	672,657	49.2	582,795	37.2	268,690	50.5	1,524,142
Developed camping	40.1	445,730	43.8	518,510	27.3	196,797	38.5	1,161,037
Mountain biking	43.7	485,471	33.5	397,190	18.8	135,971	33.8	1,018,632
Primitive camping	40.2	446,269	31.5	372,919	14.1	101,857	30.5	921,045
Drive off-road	39.1	433,749	24.4	288,446	16.6	119,910	27.9	842,105
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.9	342,725	27.0	319,962	23.5	169,501	27.6	832,188
Backpacking	30.8	342,058	24.7	292,531	14.1	101,970	24.4	736,559
Horseback riding on trails	12.6	140,266	15.1	178,950	4.9	35,333	11.8	354,549
Hunting (any type)	12.0	133,217	11.3	133,373	8.1	58,718	10.8	325,308
Big game hunting	8.0	89,239	11.3	133,963	4.3	30,896	8.4	254,098
Small game hunting	8.5	93,934	7.3	86,960	4.4	32,049	7.1	212,943
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	70,256	4.1	49,060	1.4	9,802	4.3	129,118

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,110,251, age 35-54=1,183,922, age 55+=721,561. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	77.5	860,880	76.7	908,038	69.6	502,477	75.3	2,271,395
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.8	841,445	78.8	933,057	62.5	450,847	73.8	2,225,349
Sightseeing	61.1	678,611	62.5	740,155	56.1	404,645	60.5	1,823,411
View/photograph other wildlife	57.2	635,136	61.1	723,906	59.5	429,539	59.3	1,788,581
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.3	558,977	61.6	729,360	57.2	412,851	56.4	1,701,188
Visit historic sites	52.2	579,883	61.7	731,005	46.5	335,644	54.6	1,646,532
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.4	337,138	34.2	404,631	30.7	221,755	31.9	963,524
View/photograph birds	22.4	249,210	34.6	409,906	37.4	269,791	30.8	928,907
View/photograph fish	26.7	296,018	30.2	358,031	18.9	136,473	26.2	790,522
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.8	297,304	28.7	339,674	18.2	131,044	25.5	768,022

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,110,251, age 35-54=1,183,922, age 55+=721,561. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	86.7	962,214	88.4	1,046,771	87.3	629,806	87.5	2,638,791
Family gathering	83.0	921,199	77.1	912,470	73.4	529,816	78.4	2,363,485
Picnicking	63.4	703,548	70.3	832,287	64.1	462,504	66.3	1,998,339
Driving for pleasure	60.6	672,858	61.1	723,596	58.9	424,776	60.4	1,821,230
Bicycling (any type)	61.5	682,798	52.7	623,769	34.6	249,611	51.6	1,556,178
Horseback riding (any type)	14.3	158,913	18.5	219,576	6.2	44,883	14.0	423,372

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,110,251, age 35-54=1,183,922, age 55+=721,561. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.1	633,467	42.0	496,915	22.5	161,991	42.9	1,292,373
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.1	633,697	40.9	483,984	21.7	156,285	42.2	1,273,966
Visit a beach	45.3	503,357	42.6	503,809	27.9	201,350	40.1	1,208,516
Boating (any type)	45.6	505,799	40.8	483,554	20.2	145,622	37.6	1,134,975
Freshwater fishing	37.9	420,867	36.1	426,936	22.0	158,851	33.4	1,006,654
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.4	404,226	29.1	345,010	15.9	114,370	28.6	863,606
Coldwater fishing	31.4	348,264	31.7	375,174	18.7	134,843	28.5	858,281
Motorboating	28.5	316,886	21.6	256,298	13.6	98,178	22.3	671,362
Warmwater fishing	23.4	260,343	15.1	178,637	7.0	50,700	16.2	489,680
Rafting	19.1	211,952	11.2	133,188	3.5	25,106	12.3	370,246
Snorkeling	13.6	151,167	11.1	131,342	7.2	52,283	11.1	334,792
Waterskiing	19.5	216,083	7.1	84,459	2.7	19,292	10.6	319,834
Use personal watercraft	19.0	211,085	5.8	69,039	2.1	14,977	9.8	295,101
Sailing	6.0	66,658	7.3	86,084	5.3	38,537	6.3	191,279
Saltwater fishing	7.4	81,612	5.6	66,777	3.8	27,773	5.8	176,162
Canoeing	6.8	75,733	5.4	63,686	2.3	16,667	5.2	156,086
Anadromous fishing	4.6	51,552	5.6	66,881	3.7	26,436	4.8	144,869
Kayaking	6.9	77,139	2.5	30,179	0.0	0	3.6	107,318
Surfing	3.9	43,486	2.7	31,738	0.0	0	2.5	75,224
Rowing	2.1	23,557	2.8	33,549	2.1	14,842	2.4	71,948
Scuba diving	3.8	41,650	1.2	13,898	1.8	13,160	2.3	68,708
Windsurfing	1.2	13,637	0.9	11,070	0.7	5,134	1.0	29,841

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,110,251, age 35-54=1,183,922, age 55+=721,561. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	56.6	628,131	47.3	559,926	17.6	126,994	43.6	1,315,051
Downhill skiing	28.6	317,082	27.8	329,197	7.0	50,322	23.1	696,601
Snowboarding	27.2	301,938	4.6	54,093	0.0	0	11.8	356,031
Cross country skiing	5.2	57,639	10.4	123,295	5.5	39,433	7.3	220,367
Snowmobiling	11.0	121,798	5.8	68,276	1.8	12,735	6.7	202,809

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,110,251, age 35-54=1,183,922, age 55+=721,561. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	57.0	84,709	58.2	54,134	54.6	18,319	57.1	157,162
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.4	67,405	38.8	36,087	28.8	9,647	41.1	113,139
Developed camping	32.8	48,746	37.1	34,457	23.3	7,823	33.1	91,026
Mountain biking	48.0	71,295	34.4	31,972	26.1	8,765	40.7	112,032
Primitive camping	28.8	42,764	22.1	20,515	10.2	3,423	24.2	66,702
Drive off-road	37.4	55,577	23.2	21,571	17.9	6,016	30.2	83,164
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.0	38,651	20.6	19,175	15.3	5,128	22.9	62,954
Backpacking	23.9	35,500	22.5	20,899	10.0	3,358	21.7	59,757
Horseback riding on trails	10.1	14,986	11.6	10,743	5.5	1,852	10.0	27,581
Hunting (any type)	11.8	17,494	10.5	9,777	8.5	2,848	10.9	30,119
Big game hunting	6.1	9,060	7.8	7,296	3.6	1,218	6.4	17,574
Small game hunting	6.8	10,097	6.7	6,256	4.4	1,461	6.5	17,814
Migratory bird hunting	5.9	8,755	3.4	3,150	1.3	437	4.5	12,342

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=148,620, age 35-54=92,996, age 55+=33,542. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	54.9	81,561	53.0	49,284	48.8	16,353	53.5	147,198
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.4	101,708	71.7	66,682	58.2	19,538	68.3	187,928
Sightseeing	43.6	64,779	45.7	42,528	40.2	13,471	43.9	120,778
View/photograph other wildlife	42.7	63,488	35.3	32,862	36.6	12,291	39.5	108,641
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.0	44,541	37.5	34,872	35.5	11,912	33.2	91,325
Visit historic sites	37.5	55,734	40.6	37,738	31.3	10,483	37.8	103,955
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.6	41,023	24.6	22,900	30.2	10,131	26.9	74,054
View/photograph birds	14.6	21,701	20.7	19,263	18.4	6,161	17.1	47,125
View/photograph fish	21.8	32,349	28.2	26,216	17.9	5,994	23.5	64,559
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.4	25,799	21.1	19,591	14.5	4,862	18.3	50,252

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=148,620, age 35-54=92,996, age 55+=33,542. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	70.8	105,182	74.0	68,794	78.3	26,277	72.8	200,253
Family gathering	83.6	124,269	76.1	70,801	69.8	23,428	79.4	218,498
Picnicking	60.9	90,583	61.1	56,867	52.2	17,518	60.0	164,968
Driving for pleasure	46.6	69,300	44.0	40,883	45.0	15,085	45.5	125,268
Bicycling (any type)	65.3	97,059	51.9	48,288	44.2	14,816	58.2	160,163
Horseback riding (any type)	12.2	18,200	16.1	14,967	8.3	2,770	13.1	35,937

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=148,620, age 35-54=92,996, age 55+=33,542. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.4	74,905	32.8	30,481	24.5	8,217	41.3	113,603
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	40.5	60,149	34.7	32,310	21.0	7,049	36.2	99,508
Visit a beach	26.4	39,215	30.9	28,707	29.4	9,862	28.3	77,784
Boating (any type)	35.6	52,909	27.2	25,281	16.4	5,492	30.4	83,682
Freshwater fishing	37.1	55,212	34.6	32,181	23.8	7,987	34.7	95,380
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.1	31,342	18.9	17,540	10.1	3,378	19.0	52,260
Coldwater fishing	28.5	42,384	27.5	25,586	17.7	5,952	26.9	73,922
Motorboating	21.7	32,194	12.1	11,245	10.4	3,480	17.1	46,919
Warmwater fishing	26.7	39,728	18.8	17,519	11.2	3,750	22.2	60,997
Rafting	13.7	20,299	7.7	7,164	2.4	800	10.3	28,263
Snorkeling	7.3	10,893	5.7	5,337	7.7	2,587	6.8	18,817
Waterskiing	19.0	28,265	6.3	5,868	3.0	991	12.8	35,124
Use personal watercraft	16.1	23,879	6.7	6,229	1.8	607	11.2	30,715
Sailing	3.2	4,734	3.6	3,344	4.3	1,451	3.5	9,529
Saltwater fishing	6.9	10,329	7.4	6,871	6.6	2,228	7.1	19,428
Canoeing	3.6	5,291	2.6	2,410	1.0	328	2.9	8,029
Anadromous fishing	3.8	5,629	5.8	5,372	3.8	1,273	4.5	12,274
Kayaking	4.0	5,972	0.9	804	0.0	0	2.5	6,776
Surfing	4.7	6,984	3.0	2,799	0.0	0	3.6	9,783
Rowing	2.4	3,577	1.7	1,592	1.2	395	2.0	5,564
Scuba diving	1.7	2,465	0.6	551	1.5	501	1.3	3,517
Windsurfing	0.6	930	0.2	178	0.0	0	0.4	1,108

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=148,620, age 35-54=92,996, age 55+=33,542. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	41.1	61,032	33.1	30,813	16.6	5,579	35.4	97,424
Downhill skiing	19.8	29,422	17.6	16,342	6.3	2,127	17.4	47,891
Snowboarding	29.4	43,751	6.7	6,236	0.0	0	18.2	49,987
Cross country skiing	2.2	3,329	4.9	4,537	3.2	1,060	3.2	8,926
Snowmobiling	6.1	9,122	4.3	4,032	0.2	77	4.8	13,231

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=148,620, age 35-54=92,996, age 55+=33,542. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	53.1	63,907	59.0	49,205	37.4	14,195	52.7	127,307
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	43.2	52,038	28.8	24,061	21.7	8,215	34.9	84,314
Developed camping	32.5	39,152	32.0	26,712	19.0	7,213	30.2	73,077
Mountain biking	36.7	44,173	30.4	25,350	11.0	4,183	30.5	73,706
Primitive camping	18.8	22,611	13.4	11,158	5.5	2,071	14.8	35,840
Drive off-road	26.6	32,052	15.8	13,165	9.0	3,426	20.1	48,643
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.6	29,680	22.4	18,697	21.0	7,979	23.3	56,356
Backpacking	18.7	22,555	12.2	10,211	9.3	3,535	15.0	36,301
Horseback riding on trails	8.0	9,605	9.4	7,819	1.5	556	7.4	17,980
Hunting (any type)	2.3	2,710	1.7	1,440	0.7	273	1.8	4,423
Big game hunting	0.7	903	1.6	1,296	0.1	37	0.9	2,236
Small game hunting	1.5	1,750	0.2	140	0.0	0	0.8	1,890
Migratory bird hunting	1.5	1,842	0.4	325	0.0	0	0.9	2,167

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=120,423, age 35-54=83,411, age 55+=37,941. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	61.5	74,009	59.6	49,711	51.0	19,354	59.2	143,074
Visit nature centers, etc.	73.0	87,935	71.5	59,632	54.1	20,528	69.5	168,095
Sightseeing	46.4	55,854	43.1	35,914	38.0	14,409	43.9	106,177
View/photograph other wildlife	35.8	43,125	39.1	32,652	33.7	12,794	36.6	88,571
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.5	48,747	46.0	38,370	39.4	14,959	42.2	102,076
Visit historic sites	36.0	43,331	42.8	35,703	30.1	11,414	37.4	90,448
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.0	27,690	28.7	23,972	18.0	6,838	24.2	58,500
View/photograph birds	11.9	14,293	20.9	17,406	24.6	9,347	17.0	41,046
View/photograph fish	17.8	21,422	16.5	13,757	10.3	3,909	16.2	39,088
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.2	19,526	16.2	13,540	8.9	3,364	15.1	36,430

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=120,423, age 35-54=83,411, age 55+=37,941. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	83.9	101,062	80.4	67,034	73.2	27,754	81.0	195,850
Family gathering	84.9	102,199	76.0	63,367	74.6	28,286	80.2	193,852
Picnicking	60.0	72,301	62.4	52,032	58.6	22,237	60.6	146,570
Driving for pleasure	43.6	52,544	44.0	36,670	38.3	14,527	42.9	103,741
Bicycling (any type)	54.8	66,051	47.9	39,979	22.6	8,556	47.4	114,586
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	11,966	11.7	9,735	1.4	546	9.2	22,247

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=120,423, age 35-54=83,411, age 55+=37,941. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.8	64,799	42.9	35,804	16.2	6,164	44.2	106,767
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.2	62,826	31.6	26,319	14.0	5,312	39.1	94,457
Visit a beach	40.5	48,750	37.8	31,488	15.9	6,050	35.7	86,288
Boating (any type)	31.3	37,711	28.2	23,492	10.6	4,037	27.0	65,240
Freshwater fishing	20.4	24,528	18.7	15,581	9.2	3,503	18.0	43,612
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.4	33,003	20.4	16,993	10.6	4,028	22.3	54,024
Coldwater fishing	14.3	17,213	14.2	11,859	7.0	2,651	13.1	31,723
Motorboating	19.0	22,823	14.4	11,975	6.1	2,298	15.3	37,096
Warmwater fishing	13.7	16,519	6.9	5,724	1.5	577	9.4	22,820
Rafting	12.1	14,580	7.3	6,111	2.1	798	8.9	21,489
Snorkeling	7.2	8,691	7.2	5,983	1.0	372	6.2	15,046
Waterskiing	15.1	18,144	3.8	3,169	0.9	336	9.0	21,649
Use personal watercraft	24.5	29,562	5.6	4,711	2.5	945	14.6	35,218
Sailing	2.8	3,368	5.7	4,737	2.4	898	3.7	9,003
Saltwater fishing	5.5	6,654	1.7	1,419	0.2	70	3.4	8,143
Canoeing	1.2	1,475	2.6	2,209	1.2	447	1.7	4,131
Anadromous fishing	2.3	2,747	1.1	905	0.8	286	1.6	3,938
Kayaking	2.4	2,873	1.4	1,140	0.0	0	1.7	4,013
Surfing	1.3	1,514	1.5	1,246	0.0	0	1.1	2,760
Rowing	1.8	2,121	2.4	2,010	1.7	638	2.0	4,769
Scuba diving	0.6	675	0.4	311	0.1	31	0.4	1,017
Windsurfing	0.8	985	1.1	919	0.9	333	0.9	2,237

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=120,423, age 35-54=83,411, age 55+=37,941. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	42.9	51,643	34.4	28,718	8.5	3,221	34.6	83,582
Downhill skiing	15.0	18,123	14.7	12,249	1.8	693	12.8	31,065
Snowboarding	29.1	34,992	3.2	2,665	0.0	0	15.6	37,657
Cross country skiing	2.1	2,522	3.2	2,675	1.0	384	2.3	5,581
Snowmobiling	4.7	5,622	1.0	816	1.3	479	2.9	6,917

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=120,423, age 35-54=83,411, age 55+=37,941. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	66.7	256,384	61.8	283,654	57.9	162,353	62.5	702,391
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	69.2	265,824	61.8	283,397	45.7	127,976	60.3	677,197
Developed camping	44.4	170,617	50.2	230,560	31.7	88,834	43.6	490,011
Mountain biking	51.2	196,817	36.7	168,520	28.1	78,660	39.5	443,997
Primitive camping	58.0	222,749	44.3	203,169	20.5	57,386	43.0	483,304
Drive off-road	50.1	192,514	31.0	142,370	23.8	66,728	35.8	401,612
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.9	134,114	27.8	127,477	20.5	57,478	28.4	319,069
Backpacking	41.6	159,699	35.0	160,731	15.6	43,733	32.4	364,163
Horseback riding on trails	16.1	61,977	18.3	83,912	8.7	24,354	15.2	170,243
Hunting (any type)	23.5	90,204	22.0	100,928	17.6	49,287	21.4	240,419
Big game hunting	17.5	67,406	21.9	100,492	10.0	28,022	17.4	195,920
Small game hunting	17.0	65,479	16.5	75,587	10.6	29,845	15.2	170,911
Migratory bird hunting	11.1	42,798	8.5	39,208	3.3	9,113	8.1	91,119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=384,161, age 35-54=458,862, age 55+=280,249. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	83.2	319,487	77.4	355,098	71.1	199,310	77.8	873,895
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.6	290,438	81.7	375,090	66.6	186,632	75.9	852,160
Sightseeing	65.7	252,493	68.8	315,644	60.4	169,189	65.6	737,326
View/photograph other wildlife	66.7	256,296	64.5	296,139	66.8	187,196	65.8	739,631
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.7	194,585	60.4	277,266	57.2	160,439	56.3	632,290
Visit historic sites	59.9	229,924	65.0	298,339	50.1	140,284	59.5	668,547
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.8	129,958	33.3	152,972	40.8	114,420	35.4	397,350
View/photograph birds	30.8	118,252	38.3	175,822	33.9	94,985	34.6	389,059
View/photograph fish	33.3	127,778	40.7	186,789	25.7	71,903	34.4	386,470
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.5	136,300	35.9	164,724	24.7	69,083	32.9	370,107

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=384,161, age 35-54=458,862, age 55+=280,249. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	82.3	315,976	86.9	398,657	92.0	257,796	86.6	972,429
Family gathering	79.3	304,482	77.3	354,651	71.0	198,875	76.4	858,008
Picnicking	60.1	230,854	71.9	329,988	61.4	172,128	65.3	732,970
Driving for pleasure	69.8	268,073	65.8	301,941	67.3	188,686	67.5	758,700
Bicycling (any type)	65.9	253,339	55.8	256,216	47.7	133,634	57.3	643,189
Horseback riding (any type)	17.7	67,962	23.4	107,435	12.0	33,547	18.6	208,944

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=384,161, age 35-54=458,862, age 55+=280,249. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.4	220,535	37.3	171,309	27.9	78,209	41.8	470,053
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.1	219,532	45.2	207,518	27.4	76,782	44.9	503,832
Visit a beach	46.7	179,532	39.5	181,446	37.8	105,823	41.6	466,801
Boating (any type)	52.7	202,319	44.0	202,104	26.5	74,202	42.6	478,625
Freshwater fishing	54.7	210,313	50.9	233,504	34.9	97,769	48.2	541,586
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.9	153,305	30.6	140,253	16.3	45,754	30.2	339,312
Coldwater fishing	48.5	186,226	46.6	213,953	30.0	83,981	43.1	484,160
Motorboating	31.8	122,316	22.4	102,610	19.0	53,330	24.8	278,256
Warmwater fishing	32.5	124,731	22.9	105,157	13.5	37,939	23.8	267,827
Rafting	24.8	95,104	13.0	59,514	4.0	11,184	14.8	165,802
Snorkeling	18.1	69,511	10.7	49,320	14.5	40,681	14.2	159,512
Waterskiing	19.7	75,809	9.8	45,030	4.6	12,832	11.9	133,671
Use personal watercraft	15.3	58,853	6.4	29,141	1.7	4,841	8.3	92,835
Sailing	9.7	37,108	6.3	28,777	7.6	21,287	7.8	87,172
Saltwater fishing	7.7	29,412	9.0	41,213	8.1	22,629	8.3	93,254
Canoeing	13.9	53,563	6.1	27,968	2.3	6,342	7.8	87,873
Anadromous fishing	6.5	24,972	10.4	47,792	6.9	19,247	8.2	92,011
Kayaking	10.4	40,000	2.3	10,328	0.0	0	4.5	50,328
Surfing	6.0	23,171	3.5	15,931	0.0	0	3.5	39,102
Rowing	1.8	7,005	2.6	11,805	1.8	4,937	2.1	23,747
Scuba diving	7.4	28,511	1.6	7,345	4.0	11,141	4.2	46,997
Windsurfing	1.6	6,242	0.3	1,525	0.0	0	0.7	7,767

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=384,161, age 35-54=458,862, age 55+=280,249. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	62.6	240,624	50.4	231,214	25.3	70,924	48.3	542,762
Downhill skiing	38.2	146,843	33.9	155,748	12.3	34,394	30.0	336,985
Snowboarding	27.0	103,591	6.1	28,023	0.0	0	11.7	131,614
Cross country skiing	6.8	26,290	14.8	67,968	9.6	27,016	10.8	121,274
Snowmobiling	15.1	57,992	10.6	48,641	0.5	1,522	9.6	108,155

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=384,161, age 35-54=458,862, age 55+=280,249. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	56.4	202,910	62.5	285,413	39.8	130,821	54.1	619,144
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	68.8	247,395	45.9	209,778	34.5	113,240	49.8	570,413
Developed camping	44.1	158,681	43.4	198,314	25.9	85,123	38.6	442,118
Mountain biking	39.4	141,662	32.5	148,593	11.8	38,708	28.7	328,963
Primitive camping	37.8	136,126	26.9	122,818	11.0	36,077	25.8	295,021
Drive off-road	35.4	127,401	21.1	96,242	12.0	39,312	23.0	262,955
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.1	119,217	30.2	137,723	28.2	92,507	30.5	349,447
Backpacking	29.2	105,112	19.1	87,099	14.6	47,933	21.0	240,144
Horseback riding on trails	12.8	45,883	14.9	67,943	2.3	7,426	10.6	121,252
Hunting (any type)	4.7	16,985	3.6	16,409	1.5	4,870	3.3	38,264
Big game hunting	2.1	7,688	4.3	19,800	0.3	846	2.5	28,334
Small game hunting	3.5	12,712	0.4	1,986	0.0	0	1.3	14,698
Migratory bird hunting	3.8	13,691	1.0	4,500	0.0	0	1.6	18,191

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=359,825, age 35-54=456,600, age 55+=328,421. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	89.7	322,784	87.0	397,368	74.6	244,900	84.3	965,052
Visit nature centers, etc.	83.4	300,226	81.6	372,487	61.9	203,233	76.5	875,946
Sightseeing	69.9	251,365	64.7	295,549	57.1	187,661	64.2	734,575
View/photograph other wildlife	65.4	235,150	71.4	326,021	61.5	202,020	66.7	763,191
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	65.2	234,658	74.2	338,620	63.7	209,190	68.3	782,468
Visit historic sites	57.8	207,832	68.6	313,020	48.2	158,286	59.3	679,138
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.2	112,418	38.9	177,457	24.3	79,644	32.3	369,519
View/photograph birds	22.1	79,499	38.6	176,247	45.5	149,430	35.4	405,176
View/photograph fish	25.7	92,371	23.8	108,570	14.8	48,590	21.8	249,531
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.6	99,346	27.7	126,269	15.1	49,539	24.0	275,154

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=359,825, age 35-54=456,600, age 55+=328,421. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	98.5	354,427	94.3	430,777	85.9	282,097	93.2	1,067,301
Family gathering	86.1	309,920	77.2	352,528	75.7	248,741	79.6	911,189
Picnicking	70.8	254,584	73.4	335,155	69.1	226,923	71.3	816,662
Driving for pleasure	65.5	235,645	65.8	300,560	57.3	188,100	63.3	724,305
Bicycling (any type)	59.1	212,707	51.6	235,596	24.3	79,812	46.1	528,115
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	52,656	17.0	77,763	2.0	6,666	12.0	137,085

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=359,825, age 35-54=456,600, age 55+=328,421. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.3	220,536	48.9	223,228	18.5	60,820	44.1	504,584
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.9	244,381	41.1	187,848	18.3	60,184	43.0	492,413
Visit a beach	51.8	186,309	48.3	220,598	20.6	67,537	41.4	474,444
Boating (any type)	50.7	182,438	45.6	208,114	17.3	56,694	39.1	447,246
Freshwater fishing	30.0	108,009	27.5	125,508	13.5	44,381	24.3	277,898
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.5	160,011	33.1	151,251	17.3	56,728	32.1	367,990
Coldwater fishing	24.3	87,488	24.1	109,902	11.8	38,822	20.6	236,212
Motorboating	34.9	125,585	26.5	120,832	11.1	36,532	24.7	282,949
Warmwater fishing	16.7	60,102	8.4	38,264	1.8	6,067	9.1	104,433
Rafting	20.5	73,639	12.3	56,040	3.6	11,754	12.4	141,433
Snorkeling	13.5	48,441	13.4	61,233	1.8	6,028	10.1	115,702
Waterskiing	23.4	84,124	5.9	27,005	1.4	4,592	10.1	115,721
Use personal watercraft	23.1	83,133	5.3	24,386	2.4	7,835	10.1	115,354
Sailing	4.9	17,621	9.9	45,251	4.2	13,651	6.7	76,523
Saltwater fishing	6.7	24,271	2.1	9,576	0.2	679	3.0	34,526
Canoeing	2.9	10,576	6.1	28,020	2.7	8,989	4.2	47,585
Anadromous fishing	4.1	14,798	2.0	9,001	1.4	4,592	2.5	28,391
Kayaking	6.2	22,451	3.5	16,084	0.0	0	3.4	38,535
Surfing	1.5	5,291	1.7	7,859	0.0	0	1.1	13,150
Rowing	2.6	9,474	3.6	16,328	2.5	8,284	3.0	34,086
Scuba diving	1.5	5,358	1.0	4,500	0.2	684	0.9	10,542
Windsurfing	1.3	4,565	1.7	7,859	1.4	4,592	1.5	17,016

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=359,825, age 35-54=456,600, age 55+=328,421. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	65.2	234,588	52.3	238,850	12.9	42,395	45.1	515,833
Downhill skiing	29.2	105,025	28.4	129,752	3.5	11,512	21.5	246,289
Snowboarding	26.4	95,030	2.9	13,359	0.0	0	9.5	108,389
Cross country skiing	6.5	23,425	9.8	44,530	3.1	10,193	6.8	78,148
Snowmobiling	11.5	41,325	2.4	11,095	3.1	10,193	5.5	62,613

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=359,825, age 35-54=456,600, age 55+=328,421. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	28.2	7,718	26.1	7,217	24.5	2,617	26.7	17,552
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.4	9,413	30.6	8,469	22.5	2,406	30.9	20,288
Developed camping	25.6	7,013	29.0	8,024	18.4	1,970	25.9	17,007
Mountain biking	34.2	9,347	24.5	6,764	19.0	2,032	27.6	18,143
Primitive camping	19.3	5,284	14.7	4,056	6.8	723	15.3	10,063
Drive off-road	30.2	8,254	18.6	5,153	14.1	1,508	22.7	14,915
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.2	5,539	16.2	4,471	11.8	1,261	17.2	11,271
Backpacking	15.6	4,261	13.2	3,654	5.9	632	13.0	8,547
Horseback riding on trails	9.4	2,586	10.6	2,927	4.9	525	9.2	6,038
Hunting (any type)	5.0	1,367	4.6	1,271	3.6	383	4.6	3,021
Big game hunting	4.0	1,087	4.8	1,324	2.1	221	4.0	2,632
Small game hunting	4.4	1,193	4.1	1,134	2.6	283	4.0	2,610
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	514	1.4	393	0.5	54	1.5	961

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,370, age 35-54=27,637, age 55+=10,703. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	57.0	15,593	53.1	14,673	48.6	5,201	54.0	35,467
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.5	14,382	56.8	15,698	46.6	4,984	53.4	35,064
Sightseeing	52.3	14,303	54.5	15,074	47.8	5,112	52.5	34,489
View/photograph other wildlife	36.4	9,959	35.4	9,772	36.5	3,906	36.0	23,637
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	8,370	36.6	10,107	34.6	3,707	33.8	22,184
Visit historic sites	42.4	11,592	46.2	12,767	35.4	3,793	42.8	28,152
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.3	7,203	26.3	7,268	32.1	3,439	27.3	17,910
View/photograph birds	16.4	4,485	20.7	5,716	18.1	1,937	18.5	12,138
View/photograph fish	22.0	6,034	27.1	7,503	16.7	1,792	23.3	15,329
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.4	4,484	16.5	4,553	11.2	1,202	15.6	10,239

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,370, age 35-54=27,637, age 55+=10,703. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.5	22,036	85.2	23,538	90.2	9,652	84.0	55,226
Family gathering	78.7	21,544	76.7	21,209	70.5	7,549	76.6	50,302
Picnicking	50.6	13,860	60.9	16,820	51.9	5,554	55.1	36,234
Driving for pleasure	48.1	13,166	45.4	12,538	46.5	4,977	46.7	30,681
Bicycling (any type)	58.0	15,883	49.3	13,633	42.6	4,562	51.9	34,078
Horseback riding (any type)	9.4	2,562	12.2	3,360	6.1	653	10.0	6,575

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,370, age 35-54=27,637, age 55+=10,703. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.4	14,071	33.4	9,238	25.0	2,673	39.5	25,982
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.0	7,949	23.0	6,370	14.0	1,494	24.1	15,813
Visit a beach	42.8	11,720	36.4	10,064	35.0	3,742	38.8	25,526
Boating (any type)	22.6	6,182	18.8	5,198	11.2	1,196	19.1	12,576
Freshwater fishing	32.6	8,912	30.2	8,344	20.4	2,180	29.6	19,436
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.6	6,460	18.0	4,979	9.6	1,024	19.0	12,463
Coldwater fishing	20.6	5,642	19.8	5,460	12.5	1,339	18.9	12,441
Motorboating	10.4	2,850	7.3	2,017	6.1	649	8.4	5,516
Warmwater fishing	33.6	9,197	23.8	6,567	13.7	1,469	26.2	17,233
Rafting	6.6	1,804	3.5	959	1.0	112	4.4	2,875
Snorkeling	7.5	2,050	4.5	1,233	6.1	653	6.0	3,936
Waterskiing	8.8	2,409	4.3	1,189	2.0	213	5.8	3,811
Use personal watercraft	13.2	3,617	5.5	1,527	1.5	163	8.1	5,307
Sailing	4.5	1,232	3.0	820	3.6	389	3.7	2,441
Saltwater fishing	7.5	2,062	8.8	2,419	7.7	822	8.1	5,303
Canoeing	1.8	506	0.8	227	0.3	31	1.2	764
Anadromous fishing	3.9	1,075	6.2	1,703	4.0	433	4.9	3,211
Kayaking	1.9	515	0.4	114	0.0	0	1.0	629
Surfing	1.1	299	0.6	173	0.0	0	0.7	472
Rowing	1.0	272	1.3	368	0.9	98	1.1	738
Scuba diving	5.8	1,575	1.3	355	3.2	339	3.5	2,269
Windsurfing	0.5	131	0.1	30	0.0	0	0.2	161

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,370, age 35-54=27,637, age 55+=10,703. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	31.2	8,547	25.0	6,918	12.6	1,349	25.6	16,814
Downhill skiing	14.2	3,895	12.6	3,489	4.6	487	12.0	7,871
Snowboarding	16.3	4,465	3.7	1,015	0.0	0	8.3	5,480
Cross country skiing	1.2	320	2.5	702	1.6	176	1.8	1,198
Snowmobiling	8.6	2,358	6.0	1,661	0.2	26	6.2	4,045

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,370, age 35-54=27,637, age 55+=10,703. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	23.8	5,658	26.4	6,227	17.0	2,097	23.4	13,982
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.1	8,117	22.8	5,373	17.1	2,114	26.1	15,604
Developed camping	25.5	6,072	25.2	5,943	15.2	1,875	23.3	13,890
Mountain biking	26.3	6,266	21.8	5,134	7.8	967	20.7	12,367
Primitive camping	12.6	2,990	8.9	2,097	3.7	453	9.3	5,540
Drive off-road	21.1	5,030	12.5	2,955	7.1	872	14.8	8,857
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.3	4,585	17.5	4,136	16.2	1,996	17.9	10,717
Backpacking	11.0	2,621	7.2	1,691	5.6	688	8.4	5,000
Horseback riding on trails	7.4	1,761	8.6	2,024	1.2	145	6.6	3,930
Hunting (any type)	1.0	231	0.7	173	0.3	35	0.7	439
Big game hunting	0.5	110	0.9	224	0.0	5	0.6	339
Small game hunting	0.9	209	0.1	23	0.0	0	0.4	232
Migratory bird hunting	0.6	151	0.2	38	0.0	0	0.3	189

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,796, age 35-54=23,593, age 55+=12,348. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	61.5	14,645	59.7	14,090	51.3	6,334	58.7	35,069
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.1	13,829	56.9	13,419	43.3	5,345	54.6	32,593
Sightseeing	55.4	13,178	51.3	12,103	45.4	5,603	51.7	30,884
View/photograph other wildlife	35.8	8,508	39.1	9,218	33.6	4,155	36.6	21,881
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.5	9,397	44.9	10,599	38.8	4,790	41.5	24,786
Visit historic sites	41.1	9,779	48.8	11,521	34.2	4,222	42.7	25,522
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.6	5,865	30.6	7,226	18.8	2,326	25.8	15,417
View/photograph birds	11.9	2,843	20.8	4,914	24.5	3,021	18.0	10,778
View/photograph fish	17.1	4,066	15.8	3,734	9.7	1,200	15.1	9,000
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.7	3,018	12.7	2,992	6.9	851	11.5	6,861

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,796, age 35-54=23,593, age 55+=12,348. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	96.5	22,972	92.5	21,822	84.2	10,394	92.4	55,188
Family gathering	85.6	20,365	76.7	18,095	75.3	9,295	79.9	47,755
Picnicking	59.9	14,262	62.1	14,662	58.8	7,266	60.6	36,190
Driving for pleasure	45.2	10,748	45.3	10,695	39.5	4,872	44.1	26,315
Bicycling (any type)	52.3	12,457	45.7	10,784	21.5	2,657	43.4	25,898
Horseback riding (any type)	7.6	1,813	8.8	2,079	0.9	116	6.7	4,008

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,796, age 35-54=23,593, age 55+=12,348. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.9	13,061	43.8	10,326	16.6	2,047	42.6	25,434
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.7	8,259	21.1	4,967	9.4	1,163	24.1	14,389
Visit a beach	47.8	11,363	44.7	10,554	19.3	2,377	40.7	24,294
Boating (any type)	21.7	5,157	19.5	4,608	7.4	912	17.9	10,677
Freshwater fishing	17.8	4,241	16.3	3,850	7.9	975	15.2	9,066
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.3	6,261	19.6	4,626	10.2	1,265	20.3	12,152
Coldwater fishing	10.3	2,456	10.2	2,407	5.0	613	9.2	5,476
Motorboating	11.4	2,703	8.6	2,029	3.5	438	8.7	5,170
Warmwater fishing	17.3	4,126	8.7	2,043	1.9	236	10.7	6,405
Rafting	5.5	1,297	3.3	770	1.0	120	3.7	2,187
Snorkeling	5.6	1,328	5.6	1,323	0.7	91	4.6	2,742
Waterskiing	10.2	2,439	2.6	610	0.6	79	5.2	3,128
Use personal watercraft	20.0	4,758	4.6	1,091	2.1	265	10.2	6,114
Sailing	2.3	559	4.8	1,127	2.0	246	3.2	1,932
Saltwater fishing	6.6	1,579	2.0	483	0.1	18	3.5	2,080
Canoeing	0.4	92	0.8	192	0.3	43	0.5	327
Anadromous fishing	2.5	584	1.2	276	0.9	105	1.6	965
Kayaking	1.1	266	0.6	149	0.0	0	0.7	415
Surfing	0.3	63	0.3	74	0.0	0	0.2	137
Rowing	1.3	318	1.8	428	1.3	165	1.5	911
Scuba diving	1.2	277	0.8	180	0.1	15	0.8	472
Windsurfing	0.4	88	0.5	121	0.4	54	0.4	263

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,796, age 35-54=23,593, age 55+=12,348. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	32.4	7,709	26.0	6,140	6.4	788	24.5	14,637
Downhill skiing	10.9	2,593	10.6	2,500	1.3	159	8.8	5,252
Snowboarding	15.9	3,789	1.7	412	0.0	0	7.0	4,201
Cross country skiing	1.1	265	1.7	391	0.5	67	1.2	723
Snowmobiling	6.5	1,552	1.4	319	1.8	219	3.5	2,090

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,796, age 35-54=23,593, age 55+=12,348. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	62.4	2,528	58.0	2,174	54.0	808	59.3	5,510
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	80.8	3,273	72.0	2,701	53.7	803	72.9	6,777
Developed camping	41.1	1,665	46.5	1,746	29.2	437	41.4	3,848
Mountain biking	60.5	2,450	43.1	1,617	32.6	488	49.0	4,555
Primitive camping	73.8	2,991	56.0	2,102	26.1	390	59.0	5,483
Drive off-road	63.7	2,579	39.7	1,489	30.4	454	48.6	4,522
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.1	1,178	23.3	873	17.2	257	24.8	2,308
Backpacking	50.3	2,037	42.7	1,602	18.9	283	42.2	3,922
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	583	16.1	605	8.0	120	14.1	1,308
Hunting (any type)	44.6	1,806	41.6	1,560	33.2	497	41.6	3,863
Big game hunting	40.1	1,625	48.9	1,833	23.1	345	40.9	3,803
Small game hunting	34.6	1,400	32.9	1,233	20.9	313	31.7	2,946
Migratory bird hunting	32.7	1,324	24.8	932	10.0	150	25.9	2,406

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,051, age 35-54=3,751, age 55+=1,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	75.4	3,055	70.4	2,639	64.7	967	71.6	6,661
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.2	2,681	71.2	2,672	58.2	870	66.9	6,223
Sightseeing	63.1	2,557	65.9	2,472	57.9	866	63.4	5,895
View/photograph other wildlife	69.0	2,794	67.1	2,517	69.3	1,036	68.3	6,347
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	48.3	1,958	57.7	2,164	54.9	821	53.2	4,943
Visit historic sites	51.8	2,098	56.3	2,112	43.7	654	52.3	4,864
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.8	1,451	35.7	1,340	43.5	651	37.0	3,442
View/photograph birds	32.0	1,296	40.2	1,509	36.0	538	36.0	3,343
View/photograph fish	38.2	1,549	47.1	1,768	30.2	451	40.5	3,768
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	45.8	1,854	46.1	1,729	31.9	477	43.7	4,060

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,051, age 35-54=3,751, age 55+=1,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	77.8	3,150	82.3	3,086	86.8	1,298	81.0	7,534
Family gathering	81.2	3,291	79.0	2,965	72.8	1,089	79.0	7,345
Picnicking	56.5	2,288	67.7	2,540	58.2	870	61.3	5,698
Driving for pleasure	67.0	2,714	63.3	2,373	64.5	965	65.1	6,052
Bicycling (any type)	69.1	2,799	58.5	2,193	49.6	741	61.7	5,733
Horseback riding (any type)	16.1	654	21.0	788	11.0	165	17.3	1,607

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,051, age 35-54=3,751, age 55+=1,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	39.5	1,599	25.6	961	19.2	287	30.6	2,847
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	56.7	2,295	44.7	1,676	27.2	407	47.1	4,378
Visit a beach	40.3	1,632	34.2	1,281	32.9	492	36.6	3,405
Boating (any type)	49.0	1,985	40.7	1,528	24.9	372	41.8	3,885
Freshwater fishing	64.9	2,631	60.3	2,260	42.1	630	59.4	5,521
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.6	1,524	28.6	1,072	15.4	230	30.4	2,826
Coldwater fishing	58.5	2,368	56.0	2,101	36.7	549	54.0	5,018
Motorboating	33.8	1,371	23.9	896	20.6	308	27.7	2,575
Warmwater fishing	43.8	1,773	31.0	1,161	18.7	280	34.6	3,214
Rafting	23.1	936	12.2	458	3.5	53	15.6	1,447
Snorkeling	11.2	453	6.6	248	8.8	132	9.0	833
Waterskiing	17.1	693	8.5	317	3.9	59	11.5	1,069
Use personal watercraft	16.1	652	6.8	254	1.7	25	10.0	931
Sailing	9.5	383	6.1	230	7.4	111	7.8	724
Saltwater fishing	13.1	531	15.2	569	14.4	216	14.2	1,316
Canoeing	19.4	786	8.8	329	3.3	49	12.5	1,164
Anadromous fishing	14.5	588	22.7	850	15.1	225	17.9	1,663
Kayaking	7.5	302	1.6	61	0.0	0	3.9	363
Surfing	6.1	246	3.4	129	0.0	0	4.0	375
Rowing	2.0	82	2.9	110	1.7	26	2.3	218
Scuba diving	6.9	278	1.5	58	3.3	50	4.2	386
Windsurfing	0.7	29	0.2	6	0.0	0	0.4	35

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,051, age 35-54=3,751, age 55+=1,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	68.9	2,791	55.2	2,071	27.6	413	56.7	5,275
Downhill skiing	27.4	1,108	24.2	907	8.8	131	23.1	2,146
Snowboarding	28.7	1,164	6.3	238	0.0	0	15.1	1,402
Cross country skiing	6.7	272	14.6	546	9.2	137	10.3	955
Snowmobiling	32.9	1,333	23.0	862	1.3	20	23.8	2,215

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,051, age 35-54=3,751, age 55+=1,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	52.7	1,845	58.3	2,127	37.0	587	52.2	4,559
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	80.1	2,804	53.7	1,961	40.3	638	61.8	5,403
Developed camping	41.0	1,434	40.2	1,466	24.0	381	37.6	3,281
Mountain biking	46.7	1,634	38.4	1,403	13.9	221	37.3	3,258
Primitive camping	48.1	1,685	34.3	1,252	13.9	221	36.1	3,158
Drive off-road	44.7	1,566	26.9	982	15.1	240	31.9	2,788
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.6	965	25.2	919	23.6	374	25.8	2,258
Backpacking	35.5	1,244	23.2	848	17.7	280	27.2	2,372
Horseback riding on trails	11.3	397	13.3	484	2.1	33	10.5	914
Hunting (any type)	8.8	309	6.7	246	2.8	44	6.9	599
Big game hunting	4.8	167	9.6	351	0.5	8	6.0	526
Small game hunting	6.9	243	1.0	35	0.0	0	3.2	278
Migratory bird hunting	10.9	383	2.9	105	0.0	0	5.6	488

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,500, age 35-54=3,651, age 55+=1,585. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	81.4	2,850	79.1	2,887	67.6	1,072	77.9	6,809
Visit nature centers, etc.	73.2	2,562	71.3	2,603	54.1	858	68.9	6,023
Sightseeing	66.9	2,343	62.0	2,263	54.6	866	62.6	5,472
View/photograph other wildlife	67.7	2,370	73.9	2,698	63.9	1,013	69.6	6,081
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	62.4	2,183	70.9	2,589	60.9	965	65.7	5,737
Visit historic sites	50.2	1,757	59.4	2,169	41.8	662	52.5	4,588
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.5	1,173	41.5	1,514	26.1	414	35.5	3,101
View/photograph birds	23.4	819	40.5	1,480	47.8	757	35.0	3,056
View/photograph fish	29.7	1,039	27.4	1,000	17.0	270	26.4	2,309
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.4	1,238	35.5	1,297	19.2	304	32.5	2,839

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,500, age 35-54=3,651, age 55+=1,585. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	93.2	3,262	89.2	3,255	81.3	1,288	89.3	7,805
Family gathering	88.3	3,090	79.3	2,895	77.8	1,233	82.6	7,218
Picnicking	66.8	2,338	69.3	2,530	65.0	1,031	67.5	5,899
Driving for pleasure	63.0	2,205	63.3	2,312	55.0	872	61.7	5,389
Bicycling (any type)	62.1	2,175	54.2	1,979	25.7	408	52.2	4,562
Horseback riding (any type)	13.2	462	15.5	565	2.0	31	12.1	1,058

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,500, age 35-54=3,651, age 55+=1,585. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.1	1,473	33.6	1,226	12.9	204	33.2	2,903
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.5	2,361	40.8	1,491	18.0	286	47.4	4,138
Visit a beach	44.7	1,566	41.5	1,516	17.7	280	38.5	3,362
Boating (any type)	47.1	1,647	42.0	1,535	15.9	252	39.3	3,434
Freshwater fishing	35.6	1,245	32.5	1,188	16.0	254	30.8	2,687
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.9	1,465	31.2	1,139	16.2	257	32.7	2,861
Coldwater fishing	29.3	1,026	28.9	1,054	14.2	225	26.4	2,305
Motorboating	36.9	1,293	28.0	1,023	11.8	187	28.7	2,503
Warmwater fishing	22.5	789	11.4	418	2.3	37	14.2	1,244
Rafting	19.1	670	11.4	418	3.1	49	13.0	1,137
Snorkeling	8.3	289	8.2	298	1.2	19	6.9	606
Waterskiing	20.1	702	5.0	184	1.1	18	10.3	904
Use personal watercraft	24.4	853	5.6	204	2.4	38	12.5	1,095
Sailing	4.9	171	9.8	359	4.2	67	6.8	597
Saltwater fishing	11.5	401	3.6	133	0.3	5	6.2	539
Canoeing	4.2	148	8.5	312	3.7	59	5.9	519
Anadromous fishing	9.1	317	4.4	159	2.9	46	6.0	522
Kayaking	4.5	158	2.5	91	0.0	0	2.9	249
Surfing	1.5	51	1.7	61	0.0	0	1.3	112
Rowing	2.8	98	3.9	141	2.6	42	3.2	281
Scuba diving	1.3	47	0.9	32	0.2	3	0.9	82
Windsurfing	0.5	19	0.7	27	0.5	8	0.6	54

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,500, age 35-54=3,651, age 55+=1,585. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	71.5	2,503	57.2	2,090	14.1	224	55.1	4,817
Downhill skiing	20.9	733	20.4	744	2.4	38	17.3	1,515
Snowboarding	27.9	977	3.1	115	0.0	0	12.5	1,092
Cross country skiing	6.5	227	9.6	351	2.8	45	7.1	623
Snowmobiling	25.1	878	5.5	202	6.6	104	13.6	1,184

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,500, age 35-54=3,651, age 55+=1,585. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PIKE National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	47.5	9,232	43.9	6,718	41.5	2,627	45.2	18,577
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	42.6	8,282	38.1	5,841	27.6	1,748	38.6	15,871
Developed camping	32.2	6,258	36.5	5,585	23.0	1,460	32.4	13,303
Mountain biking	34.8	6,765	25.1	3,844	19.5	1,235	28.8	11,844
Primitive camping	28.5	5,531	21.9	3,356	10.0	631	23.2	9,518
Drive off-road	26.5	5,155	16.3	2,497	12.4	784	20.5	8,436
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.5	4,556	18.5	2,834	13.4	847	20.1	8,237
Backpacking	27.6	5,367	23.0	3,524	10.4	662	23.3	9,553
Horseback riding on trails	7.2	1,403	8.3	1,278	3.7	234	7.1	2,915
Hunting (any type)	9.1	1,759	8.6	1,313	6.8	429	8.5	3,501
Big game hunting	5.5	1,068	7.1	1,091	3.0	188	5.7	2,347
Small game hunting	3.6	704	3.6	552	2.3	147	3.4	1,403
Migratory bird hunting	3.1	594	2.4	360	0.8	48	2.4	1,002

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Pike NF local area: 26 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,425, age 35-54=15,311, age 55+=6,336. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.