RIO GRANDE 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	59.9	200,422	59.9	212,900	42.6	107,852	55.2	521,174
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.0	204,281	51.1	181,852	39.2	99,421	51.5	485,554
Developed camping	39.5	132,078	40.3	143,360	25.2	63,825	36.0	339,263
Primitive camping	44.1	147,479	31.8	113,120	15.5	39,226	31.8	299,825
Mountain biking	44.2	148,067	30.9	109,740	16.4	41,597	31.7	299,404
Drive off-road	41.7	139,502	27.9	99,043	19.0	48,034	30.4	286,579
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.1	97,390	27.4	97,553	25.3	63,984	27.4	258,927
Backpacking	31.1	104,056	25.0	88,950	11.8	29,989	23.6	222,995
Horseback riding on trails	15.2	51,000	16.3	57,938	8.0	20,308	13.7	129,246
Hunting (any type)	16.9	56,510	13.3	47,261	10.0	25,407	13.7	129,178
Big game hunting	12.9	43,061	12.5	44,450	7.1	18,069	11.2	105,580
Small game hunting	12.1	40,647	9.3	33,004	4.4	11,032	9.0	84,683
Migratory bird hunting	6.2	20,730	4.1	14,501	2.4	5,997	4.4	41,228

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=334,717, age 35-54=355,622, age 55+=253,332. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	75.8	253,565	75.1	267,095	69.3	175,556	73.8	696,216
Visit nature centers, etc.	74.2	248,281	73.2	260,273	58.6	148,427	69.6	656,981
Sightseeing	62.4	208,708	62.8	223,266	56.5	143,199	61.0	575,173
View/photograph other wildlife	56.4	188,698	61.3	217,819	58.2	147,465	58.7	553,982
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.2	168,158	59.9	212,888	54.7	138,448	55.1	519,494
Visit historic sites	50.6	169,411	57.7	205,274	47.6	120,665	52.5	495,350
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.6	102,410	35.8	127,276	32.8	83,200	33.2	312,886
View/photograph birds	22.3	74,531	35.6	126,451	41.3	104,589	32.4	305,571
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.0	100,511	29.5	104,831	20.4	51,648	27.2	256,990
View/photograph fish	27.3	91,358	30.0	106,566	21.9	55,476	26.9	253,400

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=334,717, age 35-54=355,622, age 55+=253,332. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	84.7	283,632	87.0	309,290	85.9	217,678	85.9	810,600
Family gathering	80.6	269,874	76.7	272,833	72.8	184,462	77.1	727,169
Picnicking	60.2	201,472	68.5	243,435	61.5	155,753	63.7	600,660
Driving for pleasure	62.3	208,401	62.0	220,474	58.1	147,141	61.0	576,016
Bicycling (any type)	58.4	195,441	48.2	171,418	29.7	75,185	46.8	442,044
Horseback riding (any type)	18.0	60,276	20.0	70,972	9.5	24,031	16.5	155,279

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=334,717, age 35-54=355,622, age 55+=253,332. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	56.8	190,205	40.7	144,655	21.5	54,379	41.2	389,239
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	53.5	178,934	37.8	134,302	20.4	51,713	38.7	364,949
Boating (any type)	44.7	149,591	37.2	132,342	21.2	53,595	35.6	335,528
Visit a beach	41.5	139,017	36.7	130,438	24.0	60,716	35.0	330,171
Freshwater fishing	40.4	135,308	35.0	124,356	25.9	65,673	34.5	325,337
Coldwater fishing	34.2	114,333	29.5	104,787	20.9	52,979	28.8	272,099
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.2	121,119	28.0	99,549	15.9	40,372	27.7	261,040
Motorboating	28.2	94,337	22.4	79,495	16.1	40,906	22.8	214,738
Warmwater fishing	24.0	80,281	16.8	59,880	10.3	26,082	17.6	166,243
Rafting	20.7	69,402	11.9	42,197	2.8	6,970	12.6	118,569
Waterskiing	19.6	65,686	7.7	27,232	2.6	6,617	10.5	99,535
Use personal watercraft	18.4	61,590	6.4	22,885	1.5	3,784	9.4	88,259
Snorkeling	11.6	38,709	8.7	30,849	5.8	14,747	8.9	84,305
Canoeing	7.6	25,387	6.2	21,902	2.7	6,772	5.7	54,061
Saltwater fishing	6.3	21,240	4.3	15,224	5.5	13,850	5.3	50,314
Sailing	5.1	17,035	4.9	17,366	4.3	10,848	4.8	45,249
Anadromous fishing	5.2	17,452	4.5	16,039	3.2	8,181	4.4	41,672
Kayaking	7.3	24,525	2.5	8,902	0.1	301	3.6	33,728
Rowing	2.8	9,342	3.1	11,149	1.2	3,049	2.5	23,540
Scuba diving	3.6	12,172	1.7	5,947	1.4	3,566	2.3	21,685
Surfing	3.4	11,378	1.8	6,574	0.0	0	1.9	17,952
Windsurfing	1.3	4,446	1.0	3,636	0.4	949	1.0	9,031

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=334,717, age 35-54=355,622, age 55+=253,332. 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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RIO GRANDE 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)	55.4	185,269	42.9	152,395	17.2	43,685	40.4	381,349
Downhill skiing	26.9	89,945	24.3	86,512	6.7	16,997	20.5	193,454
Snowboarding	24.0	80,335	4.1	14,742	0.1	235	10.1	95,312
Snowmobiling	12.2	40,747	6.0	21,468	2.1	5,364	7.2	67,579
Cross country skiing	6.6	22,097	9.6	34,138	4.2	10,518	7.1	66,753

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=334,717, age 35-54=355,622, age 55+=253,332. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	62.0	24,879	56.9	18,095	48.1	8,434	57.5	51,408
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	46.1	18,492	37.0	11,765	31.0	5,435	39.9	35,692
Developed camping	32.5	13,052	32.5	10,330	21.7	3,797	30.4	27,179
Primitive camping	31.4	12,590	21.1	6,721	12.9	2,264	24.1	21,575
Mountain biking	45.3	18,178	27.8	8,837	17.6	3,085	33.7	30,100
Drive off-road	40.8	16,381	26.3	8,374	19.2	3,370	31.4	28,125
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.9	9,571	22.3	7,077	16.3	2,854	21.8	19,502
Backpacking	24.6	9,882	19.8	6,286	7.8	1,365	19.6	17,533
Horseback riding on trails	12.7	5,105	13.2	4,183	8.7	1,527	12.1	10,815
Hunting (any type)	18.0	7,227	12.9	4,115	10.3	1,800	14.7	13,142
Big game hunting	8.3	3,339	7.9	2,526	5.1	897	7.6	6,762
Small game hunting	9.1	3,639	7.7	2,452	3.8	674	7.6	6,765
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	1,760	2.9	935	1.8	324	3.4	3,019

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,126, age 35-54=31,801, age 55+=17,520. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	22,029	50.9	16,176	49.6	8,691	52.4	46,896
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.6	25,939	62.5	19,884	51.1	8,957	61.2	54,780
Sightseeing	43.5	17,466	45.0	14,309	40.5	7,093	43.5	38,868
View/photograph other wildlife	37.2	14,942	34.8	11,065	35.5	6,215	36.0	32,222
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.9	12,792	34.0	10,801	35.0	6,135	33.2	29,728
Visit historic sites	33.3	13,358	37.9	12,058	34.1	5,980	35.1	31,396
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.0	8,828	27.1	8,612	28.3	4,964	25.0	22,404
View/photograph birds	14.6	5,840	20.3	6,461	22.7	3,985	18.2	16,286
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.4	10,183	20.9	6,632	16.3	2,859	22.0	19,674
View/photograph fish	23.5	9,433	25.9	8,227	19.4	3,406	23.6	21,066

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,126, age 35-54=31,801, age 55+=17,520. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	68.0	27,287	71.4	22,720	75.2	13,182	70.6	63,189
Family gathering	79.1	31,723	74.0	23,546	68.1	11,923	75.1	67,192
Picnicking	48.5	19,462	56.5	17,959	51.0	8,936	51.8	46,357
Driving for pleasure	45.9	18,408	44.6	14,170	42.6	7,461	44.8	40,039
Bicycling (any type)	55.6	22,328	43.0	13,689	30.9	5,411	46.3	41,428
Horseback riding (any type)	16.0	6,428	18.2	5,777	12.0	2,094	16.0	14,299

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,126, age 35-54=31,801, age 55+=17,520. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	53.1	21,289	33.9	10,768	21.5	3,761	40.0	35,818
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	43.0	17,265	32.5	10,326	19.9	3,481	34.7	31,072
Boating (any type)	32.0	12,829	25.7	8,160	18.2	3,180	27.0	24,169
Visit a beach	33.3	13,374	28.1	8,931	24.1	4,229	29.7	26,534
Freshwater fishing	38.8	15,585	31.8	10,128	27.4	4,797	34.1	30,510
Coldwater fishing	29.4	11,803	24.2	7,702	18.8	3,301	25.5	22,806
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.8	10,368	18.8	5,981	11.2	1,967	20.5	18,316
Motorboating	18.0	7,215	13.9	4,415	13.0	2,275	15.5	13,905
Warmwater fishing	26.7	10,706	21.1	6,724	15.8	2,771	22.6	20,201
Rafting	14.3	5,718	8.6	2,728	2.0	352	9.8	8,798
Waterskiing	15.4	6,174	7.2	2,290	2.5	438	10.0	8,902
Use personal watercraft	18.1	7,278	7.4	2,350	2.1	372	11.2	10,000
Snorkeling	7.7	3,100	5.4	1,704	5.0	879	6.4	5,683
Canoeing	5.3	2,112	3.7	1,177	1.3	235	3.9	3,524
Saltwater fishing	5.1	2,041	4.3	1,378	7.4	1,301	5.3	4,720
Sailing	3.2	1,279	2.1	656	2.6	452	2.7	2,387
Anadromous fishing	3.6	1,449	3.4	1,087	2.7	470	3.4	3,006
Kayaking	3.7	1,472	0.8	263	0.2	39	2.0	1,774
Rowing	2.4	979	1.8	562	0.5	96	1.8	1,637
Scuba diving	2.5	999	1.1	334	0.8	144	1.7	1,477
Surfing	3.9	1,546	2.2	690	0.0	0	2.5	2,236
Windsurfing	1.6	644	0.7	229	0.0	0	1.0	873

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,126, age 35-54=31,801, age 55+=17,520. 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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RIO GRANDE 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)	39.9	16,024	28.9	9,181	13.7	2,400	30.9	27,605
Downhill skiing	17.8	7,138	14.1	4,495	4.9	857	14.0	12,490
Snowboarding	28.2	11,299	5.8	1,858	0.4	73	14.8	13,230
Snowmobiling	6.2	2,481	3.2	1,026	0.9	154	4.1	3,661
Cross country skiing	2.4	971	3.7	1,189	1.9	330	2.8	2,490

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,126, age 35-54=31,801, age 55+=17,520. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	54.0	19,347	55.6	16,923	29.4	5,978	48.8	42,248
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.3	14,436	32.7	9,952	20.0	4,053	32.8	28,441
Developed camping	30.2	10,830	30.2	9,197	18.1	3,674	27.4	23,701
Primitive camping	19.5	6,992	14.1	4,302	6.2	1,261	14.5	12,555
Mountain biking	36.0	12,923	26.2	7,986	9.2	1,860	26.3	22,769
Drive off-road	25.6	9,176	17.3	5,270	9.3	1,891	18.9	16,337
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.7	8,147	21.1	6,434	20.4	4,140	21.6	18,721
Backpacking	17.5	6,268	13.4	4,081	6.3	1,286	13.4	11,635
Horseback riding on trails	11.3	4,050	10.4	3,166	3.2	646	9.1	7,862
Hunting (any type)	3.6	1,300	2.1	631	1.3	274	2.5	2,205
Big game hunting	1.8	660	1.5	442	0.3	66	1.3	1,168
Small game hunting	1.8	631	0.7	217	0.1	29	1.0	877
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	277	0.3	95	0.0	0	0.4	372

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,855, age 35-54=30,458, age 55+=20,307. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	58.0	20,793	58.1	17,692	48.9	9,921	55.9	48,406
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.9	25,408	65.4	19,920	50.1	10,166	64.1	55,494
Sightseeing	44.8	16,057	43.0	13,109	38.4	7,804	42.7	36,970
View/photograph other wildlife	35.1	12,578	39.2	11,938	32.2	6,530	35.8	31,046
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.5	14,169	44.8	13,632	35.5	7,211	40.4	35,012
Visit historic sites	36.0	12,902	38.3	11,664	29.9	6,067	35.4	30,633
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.1	9,351	29.5	8,972	20.8	4,214	26.0	22,537
View/photograph birds	14.1	5,056	21.9	6,672	26.6	5,407	19.8	17,135
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.3	5,848	18.1	5,507	11.5	2,333	15.8	13,688
View/photograph fish	18.8	6,743	17.8	5,414	11.0	2,237	16.6	14,394

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,855, age 35-54=30,458, age 55+=20,307. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	82.4	29,538	80.2	24,418	73.5	14,933	79.5	68,889
Family gathering	81.0	29,030	76.7	23,365	72.8	14,792	77.6	67,187
Picnicking	59.3	21,268	62.0	18,897	53.5	10,862	58.9	51,027
Driving for pleasure	44.8	16,073	44.4	13,534	39.3	7,976	43.4	37,583
Bicycling (any type)	51.2	18,371	41.3	12,586	18.5	3,765	40.1	34,722
Horseback riding (any type)	15.5	5,547	12.5	3,818	3.2	652	11.6	10,017

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,855, age 35-54=30,458, age 55+=20,307. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	54.2	19,433	41.3	12,582	18.8	3,821	41.4	35,836
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.5	16,313	29.5	8,998	12.2	2,469	32.1	27,780
Boating (any type)	29.0	10,391	24.6	7,496	10.3	2,085	23.1	19,972
Visit a beach	33.6	12,061	30.1	9,167	14.2	2,891	27.8	24,119
Freshwater fishing	21.4	7,687	17.5	5,323	11.1	2,259	17.6	15,269
Coldwater fishing	15.1	5,426	11.9	3,610	7.6	1,547	12.2	10,583
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.8	8,525	20.0	6,103	9.5	1,921	19.1	16,549
Motorboating	16.2	5,823	14.5	4,421	7.2	1,455	13.5	11,699
Warmwater fishing	14.2	5,083	9.3	2,838	5.2	1,051	10.4	8,972
Rafting	14.6	5,232	7.0	2,145	1.1	233	8.8	7,610
Waterskiing	12.6	4,512	4.0	1,206	1.3	259	6.9	5,977
Use personal watercraft	21.2	7,606	7.0	2,128	1.9	381	11.7	10,115
Snorkeling	5.2	1,866	4.7	1,421	1.7	345	4.2	3,632
Canoeing	1.9	695	2.0	599	0.9	180	1.7	1,474
Saltwater fishing	4.6	1,643	1.9	587	0.8	171	2.8	2,401
Sailing	2.6	924	3.4	1,034	1.7	349	2.7	2,307
Anadromous fishing	1.9	665	1.1	350	0.6	116	1.3	1,131
Kayaking	2.7	954	1.1	322	0.0	0	1.5	1,276
Rowing	2.3	821	3.0	906	0.7	149	2.2	1,876
Scuba diving	0.6	227	0.3	90	0.2	49	0.4	366
Surfing	1.3	455	1.1	323	0.0	0	0.9	778
Windsurfing	0.4	151	0.5	149	0.4	73	0.4	373

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,855, age 35-54=30,458, age 55+=20,307. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 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)	37.3	13,373	27.0	8,223	6.9	1,402	26.6	22,998
Downhill skiing	13.2	4,733	11.7	3,578	1.9	377	10.0	8,688
Snowboarding	20.4	7,332	2.8	844	0.0	0	9.4	8,176
Snowmobiling	4.3	1,551	1.5	469	0.8	156	2.5	2,176
Cross country skiing	2.7	983	2.8	842	0.8	168	2.3	1,993

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,855, age 35-54=30,458, age 55+=20,307. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	67.9	76,640	64.7	83,207	56.3	52,298	63.5	212,145
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	70.0	78,982	61.6	79,201	51.5	47,825	61.6	206,008
Developed camping	42.8	48,310	47.3	60,750	29.9	27,788	40.9	136,848
Primitive camping	60.2	67,922	42.8	55,063	23.0	21,346	43.2	144,331
Mountain biking	49.5	55,911	32.9	42,225	23.1	21,412	35.8	119,548
Drive off-road	54.4	61,442	35.4	45,531	27.8	25,841	39.7	132,814
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.4	37,748	29.5	37,973	23.3	21,682	29.1	97,403
Backpacking	39.1	44,179	35.0	45,000	14.4	13,385	30.7	102,564
Horseback riding on trails	18.3	20,707	18.8	24,192	12.5	11,574	16.9	56,473
Hunting (any type)	29.9	33,713	26.0	33,369	20.9	19,410	25.9	86,492
Big game hunting	24.5	27,667	23.4	30,107	15.6	14,480	21.6	72,254
Small game hunting	22.9	25,855	18.4	23,607	10.0	9,329	17.6	58,791
Migratory bird hunting	11.8	13,344	8.2	10,599	5.8	5,373	8.8	29,316

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=112,906, age 35-54=128,538, age 55+=92,886. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	81.1	91,577	76.8	98,711	75.5	70,103	77.9	260,391
Visit nature centers, etc.	73.8	83,306	76.1	97,794	62.4	57,940	71.5	239,040
Sightseeing	67.5	76,156	69.9	89,817	62.6	58,122	67.0	224,095
View/photograph other wildlife	64.4	72,692	66.0	84,876	67.4	62,596	65.9	220,164
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.1	55,399	58.6	75,336	58.1	53,953	55.2	184,688
Visit historic sites	55.6	62,772	62.9	80,897	53.7	49,892	57.9	193,561
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.7	33,483	35.4	45,548	41.4	38,454	35.1	117,485
View/photograph birds	25.4	28,676	38.7	49,776	40.0	37,133	34.6	115,585
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	38.2	43,118	36.5	46,867	27.1	25,212	34.5	115,197
View/photograph fish	31.9	36,003	40.7	52,298	31.4	29,192	35.1	117,493

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=112,906, age 35-54=128,538, age 55+=92,886. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 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	90,904	86.6	111,366	91.2	84,738	85.8	287,008
Family gathering	78.4	88,505	75.3	96,830	70.5	65,483	75.0	250,818
Picnicking	56.1	63,380	70.0	89,964	62.4	57,931	63.2	211,275
Driving for pleasure	69.8	78,806	66.2	85,121	65.3	60,638	67.2	224,565
Bicycling (any type)	61.4	69,330	51.3	65,914	39.5	36,725	51.4	171,969
Horseback riding (any type)	21.2	23,898	23.7	30,409	16.1	14,952	20.7	69,259

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=112,906, age 35-54=128,538, age 55+=92,886. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	58.4	65,975	37.3	47,990	26.5	24,579	41.4	138,544
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	54.0	60,917	41.4	53,259	27.8	25,839	41.9	140,015
Boating (any type)	54.3	61,270	42.8	55,002	30.0	27,910	43.1	144,182
Visit a beach	43.0	48,545	37.0	47,517	33.9	31,504	38.2	127,566
Freshwater fishing	55.8	63,043	49.5	63,689	42.2	39,224	49.6	165,956
Coldwater fishing	50.0	56,453	45.3	58,200	35.2	32,708	44.1	147,361
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.5	45,694	27.7	35,658	18.6	17,285	29.5	98,637
Motorboating	34.0	38,377	25.0	32,077	23.6	21,896	27.6	92,350
Warmwater fishing	31.4	35,435	23.2	29,811	18.5	17,156	24.6	82,402
Rafting	24.7	27,844	14.9	19,161	4.1	3,836	15.2	50,841
Waterskiing	23.7	26,722	10.4	13,304	4.8	4,413	13.3	44,439
Use personal watercraft	15.5	17,465	6.8	8,760	1.2	1,145	8.2	27,370
Snorkeling	16.5	18,653	9.8	12,638	10.7	9,963	12.3	41,254
Canoeing	12.8	14,498	8.8	11,361	3.2	3,014	8.6	28,873
Saltwater fishing	7.3	8,295	6.2	7,985	11.4	10,557	8.0	26,837
Sailing	6.6	7,430	4.7	6,009	6.3	5,814	5.8	19,253
Anadromous fishing	7.5	8,505	8.0	10,284	6.8	6,270	7.5	25,059
Kayaking	10.5	11,839	2.7	3,467	0.2	206	4.6	15,512
Rowing	3.2	3,632	3.4	4,341	1.1	1,055	2.7	9,028
Scuba diving	6.5	7,315	2.8	3,635	2.4	2,267	4.0	13,217
Surfing	5.4	6,080	2.7	3,453	0.0	0	2.9	9,533
Windsurfing	2.1	2,392	1.4	1,762	0.0	0	1.2	4,154

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=112,906, age 35-54=128,538, age 55+=92,886. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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)	64.3	72,563	48.3	62,044	24.8	23,019	47.1	157,626
Downhill skiing	36.4	41,132	30.5	39,156	11.6	10,733	27.2	91,021
Snowboarding	27.3	30,792	5.5	7,038	0.1	117	11.4	37,947
Snowmobiling	16.1	18,178	9.9	12,776	2.3	2,154	9.9	33,108
Cross country skiing	7.4	8,362	13.9	17,908	7.4	6,849	9.9	33,119

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=112,906, age 35-54=128,538, age 55+=92,886. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	58.7	60,335	60.5	78,081	33.9	36,244	51.6	174,660
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	67.2	69,135	49.0	63,242	34.0	36,331	49.8	168,708
Developed camping	43.4	44,628	39.9	51,464	23.5	25,121	35.8	121,213
Primitive camping	40.6	41,786	28.6	36,853	10.8	11,493	26.6	90,132
Mountain biking	41.1	42,215	31.5	40,602	12.0	12,817	28.2	95,634
Drive off-road	34.3	35,243	24.1	31,130	13.2	14,124	23.8	80,497
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.8	32,688	29.7	38,346	30.7	32,789	30.7	103,823
Backpacking	29.9	30,758	20.2	26,000	11.5	12,285	20.4	69,043
Horseback riding on trails	15.6	16,014	16.8	21,720	5.0	5,349	12.7	43,083
Hunting (any type)	5.9	6,092	3.9	5,036	2.2	2,326	4.0	13,454
Big game hunting	3.7	3,802	4.4	5,741	1.1	1,134	3.2	10,677
Small game hunting	3.5	3,624	1.8	2,347	0.1	122	1.8	6,093
Migratory bird hunting	2.4	2,512	1.0	1,288	0.0	0	1.1	3,800

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,814, age 35-54=129,031, age 55+=106,823. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	88.0	90,442	86.1	111,106	72.2	77,150	82.3	278,698
Visit nature centers, etc.	83.9	86,222	77.6	100,174	59.2	63,263	73.7	249,659
Sightseeing	71.9	73,970	65.1	83,984	57.1	60,952	64.6	218,906
View/photograph other wildlife	65.3	67,098	70.9	91,446	60.6	64,764	65.9	223,308
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	64.3	66,119	73.5	94,818	59.5	63,529	66.3	224,466
Visit historic sites	59.2	60,894	63.9	82,515	49.0	52,329	57.8	195,738
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.0	35,991	39.1	50,477	28.6	30,507	34.5	116,975
View/photograph birds	25.5	26,229	39.9	51,465	48.4	51,651	38.2	129,345
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.5	28,313	27.7	35,783	16.8	17,978	24.2	82,074
View/photograph fish	26.3	27,008	23.8	30,682	16.7	17,814	22.3	75,504

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,814, age 35-54=129,031, age 55+=106,823. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	97.4	100,150	93.3	120,341	85.8	91,627	92.2	312,118
Family gathering	83.8	86,126	78.6	101,377	75.6	80,775	79.2	268,278
Picnicking	72.2	74,249	73.1	94,345	64.7	69,122	70.2	237,716
Driving for pleasure	69.2	71,128	68.0	87,790	58.5	62,523	65.4	221,441
Bicycling (any type)	59.2	60,834	49.0	63,238	23.4	25,032	44.0	149,104
Horseback riding (any type)	18.4	18,893	19.6	25,329	4.6	4,915	14.5	49,137

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,814, age 35-54=129,031, age 55+=106,823. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	60.8	62,557	47.8	61,667	18.5	19,799	42.5	144,023
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.8	64,558	39.0	50,268	16.3	17,371	39.0	132,197
Boating (any type)	48.6	49,955	40.1	51,769	16.9	18,041	35.4	119,765
Visit a beach	46.8	48,109	40.6	52,367	17.6	18,758	35.2	119,234
Freshwater fishing	31.6	32,453	27.2	35,105	15.3	16,346	24.8	83,904
Coldwater fishing	26.6	27,363	21.6	27,857	12.5	13,368	20.3	68,588
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.6	42,724	33.4	43,061	16.1	17,248	30.4	103,033
Motorboating	32.7	33,617	25.0	32,313	12.6	13,488	23.5	79,418
Warmwater fishing	16.9	17,422	10.2	13,131	2.9	3,064	9.9	33,617
Rafting	24.0	24,640	11.8	15,224	2.2	2,342	12.5	42,206
Waterskiing	21.8	22,435	6.5	8,352	1.1	1,209	9.4	31,996
Use personal watercraft	20.5	21,030	5.7	7,376	1.5	1,653	8.9	30,059
Snorkeling	11.1	11,444	10.0	12,919	2.8	2,958	8.1	27,321
Canoeing	4.9	5,009	5.6	7,172	2.8	2,982	4.5	15,163
Saltwater fishing	5.7	5,908	2.6	3,354	0.9	946	3.0	10,208
Sailing	5.1	5,196	6.8	8,719	3.7	3,913	5.3	17,828
Anadromous fishing	3.5	3,556	2.2	2,815	0.9	970	2.2	7,341
Kayaking	7.7	7,931	3.3	4,284	0.0	0	3.6	12,215
Rowing	3.0	3,103	3.5	4,574	1.5	1,603	2.7	9,280
Scuba diving	1.9	1,909	1.0	1,288	0.8	907	1.2	4,104
Surfing	1.7	1,775	1.1	1,461	0.0	0	1.0	3,236
Windsurfing	0.8	837	1.0	1,315	0.8	850	0.9	3,002

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,814, age 35-54=129,031, age 55+=106,823. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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)	62.2	63,954	47.5	61,258	13.2	14,103	41.1	139,315
Downhill skiing	29.1	29,908	26.6	34,269	4.2	4,472	20.3	68,649
Snowboarding	22.1	22,689	2.9	3,754	0.0	0	7.8	26,443
Snowmobiling	12.4	12,738	4.1	5,307	2.3	2,483	6.1	20,528
Cross country skiing	9.5	9,796	9.9	12,809	2.6	2,806	7.5	25,411

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,814, age 35-54=129,031, age 55+=106,823. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	28.7	2,477	27.5	1,975	23.9	520	27.6	4,972
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.9	3,009	30.6	2,202	25.8	561	32.1	5,772
Developed camping	24.7	2,126	27.6	1,984	17.5	381	25.0	4,491
Primitive camping	20.0	1,728	14.2	1,022	7.4	160	16.2	2,910
Mountain biking	33.0	2,840	22.2	1,594	15.4	334	26.5	4,768
Drive off-road	32.6	2,810	21.5	1,547	16.8	366	26.3	4,723
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.6	1,687	16.9	1,218	13.9	301	17.8	3,206
Backpacking	14.6	1,258	13.5	974	5.2	113	13.0	2,345
Horseback riding on trails	10.7	921	10.6	760	6.9	149	10.2	1,830
Hunting (any type)	6.3	544	5.5	394	4.3	93	5.7	1,031
Big game hunting	5.4	469	5.2	371	3.3	72	5.1	912
Small game hunting	5.7	494	4.5	322	2.4	52	4.8	868
Migratory bird hunting	2.0	174	1.4	100	1.0	21	1.6	295

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,619, age 35-54=7,194, age 55+=2,173. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	55.7	4,805	52.9	3,805	52.0	1,131	54.2	9,741
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.3	4,424	53.2	3,826	43.6	947	51.1	9,197
Sightseeing	54.0	4,651	55.3	3,978	48.9	1,062	53.9	9,691
View/photograph other wildlife	35.2	3,035	36.6	2,634	37.6	816	36.1	6,485
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.6	2,551	35.8	2,573	34.8	757	32.7	5,881
Visit historic sites	39.7	3,426	44.9	3,228	38.1	828	41.6	7,482
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.8	1,961	27.4	1,971	33.1	719	25.9	4,651
View/photograph birds	13.8	1,186	20.8	1,499	21.4	464	17.5	3,149
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.5	1,511	16.6	1,195	12.7	276	16.6	2,982
View/photograph fish	21.2	1,826	28.0	2,012	21.7	472	24.0	4,310

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,619, age 35-54=7,194, age 55+=2,173. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	79.2	6,828	85.6	6,159	90.0	1,955	83.1	14,942
Family gathering	78.1	6,730	74.8	5,383	70.4	1,530	75.9	13,643
Picnicking	47.8	4,121	59.7	4,296	53.6	1,165	53.3	9,582
Driving for pleasure	48.1	4,149	45.7	3,286	44.9	976	46.8	8,411
Bicycling (any type)	54.2	4,673	46.2	3,321	35.4	770	48.7	8,764
Horseback riding (any type)	11.1	961	12.1	867	8.0	174	11.1	2,002

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,619, age 35-54=7,194, age 55+=2,173. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	51.7	4,456	33.4	2,406	24.4	531	41.1	7,393
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	27.3	2,354	21.2	1,523	14.5	316	23.3	4,193
Boating (any type)	23.4	2,013	18.4	1,323	13.2	287	20.1	3,623
Visit a beach	39.5	3,402	34.4	2,472	32.4	703	36.6	6,577
Freshwater fishing	33.3	2,866	29.7	2,139	25.9	562	31.0	5,567
Coldwater fishing	21.3	1,839	19.6	1,408	15.4	335	19.9	3,582
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.6	2,033	16.1	1,156	11.0	240	19.1	3,429
Motorboating	11.0	948	8.0	579	7.8	170	9.4	1,697
Warmwater fishing	32.6	2,814	23.4	1,686	19.4	421	27.4	4,921
Rafting	6.6	573	4.0	286	1.1	24	4.9	883
Waterskiing	10.4	893	4.4	318	2.1	45	7.0	1,256
Use personal watercraft	12.8	1,103	5.9	428	1.0	21	8.6	1,552
Snorkeling	7.0	605	4.1	298	4.5	98	5.6	1,001
Canoeing	1.7	146	1.2	86	0.4	9	1.3	241
Saltwater fishing	7.4	635	6.3	450	11.9	259	7.5	1,344
Sailing	3.1	271	2.3	167	3.0	66	2.8	504
Anadromous fishing	4.5	385	5.0	360	4.2	92	4.7	837
Kayaking	1.9	162	0.5	35	0.0	0	1.1	197
Rowing	1.7	144	1.8	132	0.5	11	1.6	287
Scuba diving	5.2	444	2.3	162	1.8	40	3.6	646
Surfing	1.0	87	0.5	35	0.0	0	0.7	122
Windsurfing	0.6	48	0.4	28	0.0	0	0.4	76

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,619, age 35-54=7,194, age 55+=2,173. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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)	32.2	2,776	24.6	1,769	12.2	265	26.7	4,810
Downhill skiing	13.7	1,180	11.6	833	4.4	96	11.7	2,109
Snowboarding	16.7	1,440	3.3	235	0.0	0	9.3	1,675
Snowmobiling	9.2	796	6.0	430	1.2	27	7.0	1,253
Cross country skiing	1.2	107	2.5	180	1.2	27	1.7	314

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,619, age 35-54=7,194, age 55+=2,173. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	24.8	1,456	25.4	1,296	14.3	316	23.3	3,068
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	33.7	1,977	23.9	1,222	17.0	376	27.1	3,575
Developed camping	24.9	1,460	23.1	1,179	13.2	293	22.2	2,932
Primitive camping	13.5	789	9.4	481	3.3	73	10.2	1,343
Mountain biking	27.5	1,614	21.2	1,083	8.1	179	21.8	2,876
Drive off-road	20.6	1,210	14.7	748	7.9	175	16.2	2,133
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.8	1,103	17.5	895	18.6	412	18.3	2,410
Backpacking	11.3	665	7.5	384	4.3	96	8.7	1,145
Horseback riding on trails	9.0	529	10.0	508	2.8	61	8.3	1,098
Hunting (any type)	1.1	67	0.8	42	0.4	9	0.9	118
Big game hunting	0.7	40	1.0	49	0.2	5	0.7	94
Small game hunting	0.8	47	0.5	23	0.0	0	0.5	70
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	24	0.2	9	0.0	0	0.3	33

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,865, age 35-54=5,103, age 55+=2,216. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	60.7	3,562	59.3	3,026	49.3	1,092	58.3	7,680
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.7	3,445	54.1	2,760	41.0	909	54.0	7,114
Sightseeing	57.5	3,370	51.2	2,613	44.4	984	52.8	6,967
View/photograph other wildlife	36.0	2,109	38.8	1,978	33.5	742	36.6	4,829
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	2,280	44.5	2,269	36.2	802	40.6	5,351
Visit historic sites	42.1	2,469	45.5	2,320	35.2	779	42.2	5,568
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.3	1,604	30.5	1,557	22.4	497	27.7	3,658
View/photograph birds	13.7	804	21.2	1,080	25.8	572	18.6	2,456
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.6	737	12.7	650	7.3	162	11.7	1,549
View/photograph fish	17.4	1,019	15.6	794	11.2	249	15.6	2,062

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,865, age 35-54=5,103, age 55+=2,216. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	95.6	5,609	91.5	4,670	84.2	1,865	92.1	12,144
Family gathering	83.5	4,896	78.4	3,999	75.5	1,672	80.2	10,567
Picnicking	61.8	3,625	62.4	3,184	54.7	1,213	60.8	8,022
Driving for pleasure	48.1	2,822	46.9	2,394	40.0	886	46.3	6,102
Bicycling (any type)	52.9	3,100	43.8	2,237	21.1	467	44.0	5,804
Horseback riding (any type)	9.6	563	10.2	521	2.3	50	8.6	1,134

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,865, age 35-54=5,103, age 55+=2,216. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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	54.8	3,213	43.5	2,220	16.5	366	44.0	5,799
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	32.7	1,919	20.2	1,030	8.3	183	23.8	3,132
Boating (any type)	21.0	1,231	17.5	893	7.2	160	17.3	2,284
Visit a beach	44.1	2,584	37.8	1,930	15.8	351	36.9	4,865
Freshwater fishing	18.7	1,094	16.7	850	9.1	202	16.3	2,146
Coldwater fishing	11.2	657	9.4	478	5.3	117	9.5	1,252
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.0	1,469	19.8	1,010	9.7	214	20.4	2,693
Motorboating	10.9	639	8.2	417	4.0	88	8.7	1,144
Warmwater fishing	17.5	1,026	10.3	528	2.3	52	12.2	1,606
Rafting	6.4	377	3.1	158	0.5	12	4.1	547
Waterskiing	9.8	576	2.9	146	0.4	9	5.5	731
Use personal watercraft	17.8	1,044	4.8	244	1.3	28	10.0	1,316
Snorkeling	4.7	273	4.2	216	1.1	24	3.9	513
Canoeing	0.6	37	0.8	39	0.4	8	0.6	84
Saltwater fishing	5.9	347	2.6	135	0.8	18	3.8	500
Sailing	2.3	136	3.4	172	1.8	39	2.6	347
Anadromous fishing	2.1	121	1.3	65	0.5	11	1.5	197
Kayaking	1.4	82	0.6	30	0.0	0	0.8	112
Rowing	1.5	90	1.8	90	0.8	17	1.5	197
Scuba diving	1.4	80	0.8	42	0.7	15	1.0	137
Surfing	0.3	17	0.2	10	0.0	0	0.2	27
Windsurfing	0.2	14	0.3	16	0.3	6	0.3	36

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,865, age 35-54=5,103, age 55+=2,216. 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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RIO GRANDE National Forest Local Area

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)	31.8	1,864	24.2	1,237	6.4	141	24.6	3,242
Downhill skiing	11.2	658	10.2	523	1.5	34	9.2	1,215
Snowboarding	13.8	808	1.8	93	0.0	0	6.8	901
Snowmobiling	7.3	430	2.4	120	1.4	30	4.4	580
Cross country skiing	1.7	98	1.7	89	0.4	9	1.5	196

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,865, age 35-54=5,103, age 55+=2,216. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	60.6	6,847	60.0	5,064	48.4	1,856	58.4	13,767
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	74.3	8,396	72.6	6,133	57.5	2,206	71.0	16,735
Developed camping	41.7	4,710	39.9	3,370	24.6	943	38.3	9,023
Primitive camping	70.7	7,987	52.8	4,454	38.6	1,482	59.1	13,923
Mountain biking	63.0	7,111	34.3	2,895	27.8	1,067	47.0	11,073
Drive off-road	68.3	7,717	38.0	3,209	35.0	1,344	52.1	12,270
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.1	2,829	29.6	2,500	15.0	574	25.0	5,903
Backpacking	53.0	5,988	31.3	2,643	21.7	834	40.2	9,465
Horseback riding on trails	15.1	1,704	22.4	1,891	15.8	607	17.8	4,202
Hunting (any type)	47.3	5,346	37.3	3,153	31.3	1,201	41.2	9,700
Big game hunting	40.8	4,603	47.7	4,027	32.6	1,252	41.9	9,882
Small game hunting	41.6	4,698	43.5	3,673	18.6	715	38.5	9,086
Migratory bird hunting	20.9	2,365	16.1	1,360	7.0	267	16.9	3,992

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,293, age 35-54=8,443, age 55+=3,835. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 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	71.3	8,055	67.9	5,734	69.0	2,645	69.7	16,434
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.8	7,429	64.3	5,429	54.1	2,074	63.3	14,932
Sightseeing	56.2	6,343	69.4	5,862	70.0	2,686	63.2	14,891
View/photograph other wildlife	66.7	7,538	58.9	4,971	56.6	2,171	62.3	14,680
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.3	5,568	52.2	4,411	61.0	2,340	52.3	12,319
Visit historic sites	43.9	4,953	53.8	4,542	48.0	1,839	48.1	11,334
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	42.6	4,813	47.8	4,037	38.8	1,488	43.9	10,338
View/photograph birds	23.0	2,603	43.1	3,643	47.6	1,825	34.2	8,071
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.4	5,583	50.5	4,263	27.4	1,049	46.2	10,895
View/photograph fish	37.5	4,236	30.5	2,571	21.3	817	32.3	7,624

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,293, age 35-54=8,443, age 55+=3,835. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 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	70.7	7,983	75.1	6,338	81.8	3,137	74.1	17,458
Family gathering	77.2	8,721	77.0	6,500	67.5	2,587	75.6	17,808
Picnicking	47.0	5,310	61.1	5,157	50.1	1,920	52.6	12,387
Driving for pleasure	66.3	7,489	62.9	5,308	63.8	2,447	64.7	15,244
Bicycling (any type)	66.1	7,464	43.8	3,701	35.7	1,370	53.2	12,535
Horseback riding (any type)	16.1	1,820	25.0	2,114	20.9	800	20.1	4,734

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,293, age 35-54=8,443, age 55+=3,835. 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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RIO GRANDE 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 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	47.9	5,413	25.1	2,115	10.1	388	33.6	7,916
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.1	6,788	39.7	3,354	19.7	756	46.2	10,898
Boating (any type)	45.9	5,179	37.3	3,146	20.5	787	38.7	9,112
Visit a beach	39.0	4,405	28.5	2,409	17.9	686	31.8	7,500
Freshwater fishing	62.9	7,101	51.6	4,360	35.9	1,377	54.5	12,838
Coldwater fishing	55.4	6,256	43.2	3,647	25.5	977	46.2	10,880
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	46.9	5,300	30.1	2,540	17.1	656	36.0	8,496
Motorboating	38.7	4,367	29.5	2,487	17.9	687	32.0	7,541
Warmwater fishing	40.5	4,572	39.6	3,346	23.6	905	37.4	8,823
Rafting	19.6	2,218	14.6	1,230	1.7	65	14.9	3,513
Waterskiing	22.0	2,479	11.4	966	2.7	105	15.1	3,550
Use personal watercraft	27.3	3,080	6.4	537	1.7	67	15.6	3,684
Snorkeling	7.3	825	4.7	399	3.8	144	5.8	1,368
Canoeing	17.0	1,921	9.1	768	3.9	149	12.0	2,838
Saltwater fishing	9.5	1,075	6.4	544	6.5	248	7.9	1,867
Sailing	6.0	673	1.9	164	2.2	84	3.9	921
Anadromous fishing	18.2	2,051	6.3	532	3.0	115	11.4	2,698
Kayaking	7.9	895	1.1	89	1.4	55	4.4	1,039
Rowing	2.5	287	0.8	69	1.2	46	1.7	402
Scuba diving	4.4	493	2.8	236	1.5	58	3.3	787
Surfing	2.5	282	0.8	71	0.0	0	1.5	353
Windsurfing	2.2	250	0.6	53	0.0	0	1.3	303

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,293, age 35-54=8,443, age 55+=3,835. 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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RIO GRANDE 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)	63.2	7,138	36.9	3,115	30.2	1,157	48.4	11,410
Downhill skiing	22.7	2,569	16.5	1,393	4.1	156	17.5	4,118
Snowboarding	22.6	2,547	6.2	523	1.2	45	13.2	3,115
Snowmobiling	29.2	3,300	5.1	429	7.5	288	17.0	4,017
Cross country skiing	7.8	876	4.3	366	3.5	133	5.8	1,375

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,293, age 35-54=8,443, age 55+=3,835. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	51.1	5,531	61.7	5,638	29.1	1,392	50.8	12,561
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	65.7	7,114	67.6	6,171	40.9	1,955	61.6	15,240
Developed camping	46.0	4,977	35.6	3,251	27.7	1,325	38.6	9,553
Primitive camping	56.2	6,080	35.3	3,220	20.1	959	41.5	10,259
Mountain biking	49.0	5,308	35.4	3,229	11.6	555	36.8	9,092
Drive off-road	36.8	3,986	25.3	2,313	13.8	660	28.1	6,959
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.4	2,208	21.2	1,933	14.3	683	19.5	4,824
Backpacking	33.2	3,595	28.0	2,554	8.3	397	26.5	6,546
Horseback riding on trails	13.6	1,472	11.4	1,045	6.5	312	11.4	2,829
Hunting (any type)	16.2	1,755	2.4	218	4.4	209	8.8	2,182
Big game hunting	20.2	2,181	10.5	957	2.4	116	13.2	3,254
Small game hunting	13.6	1,471	2.8	255	2.0	96	7.4	1,822
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	147	0.6	54	0.0	0	0.8	201

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,823, age 35-54=9,132, age 55+=4,776. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	73.1	7,914	75.5	6,899	66.4	3,171	72.7	17,984
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.6	7,536	69.7	6,365	55.6	2,654	66.9	16,555
Sightseeing	64.1	6,938	68.9	6,290	65.8	3,141	66.2	16,369
View/photograph other wildlife	60.1	6,506	73.9	6,748	56.4	2,696	64.5	15,950
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	64.0	6,928	70.6	6,446	55.4	2,647	64.8	16,021
Visit historic sites	53.1	5,744	55.8	5,092	38.4	1,836	51.2	12,672
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	43.4	4,699	46.9	4,287	33.8	1,613	42.9	10,599
View/photograph birds	29.4	3,178	49.3	4,499	58.8	2,807	42.4	10,484
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	39.0	4,218	33.4	3,054	31.9	1,523	35.6	8,795
View/photograph fish	32.8	3,548	33.6	3,067	16.6	794	30.0	7,409

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,823, age 35-54=9,132, age 55+=4,776. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	89.9	9,734	87.6	8,001	80.3	3,837	87.2	21,572
Family gathering	82.3	8,908	79.1	7,225	75.6	3,612	79.8	19,745
Picnicking	58.8	6,364	63.6	5,811	62.9	3,002	61.4	15,177
Driving for pleasure	58.7	6,351	66.1	6,034	63.7	3,040	62.4	15,425
Bicycling (any type)	56.2	6,079	46.3	4,224	20.4	974	45.6	11,277
Horseback riding (any type)	14.9	1,609	17.5	1,597	6.4	304	14.2	3,510

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,823, age 35-54=9,132, age 55+=4,776. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	38.0	4,111	25.6	2,341	11.5	550	28.3	7,002
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	44.3	4,792	32.8	2,994	14.6	699	34.3	8,485
Boating (any type)	38.3	4,140	28.9	2,643	14.4	690	30.2	7,473
Visit a beach	27.8	3,005	30.6	2,797	17.4	830	26.8	6,632
Freshwater fishing	41.4	4,481	21.8	1,993	14.2	676	28.9	7,150
Coldwater fishing	36.3	3,925	15.5	1,420	10.3	491	23.6	5,836
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.0	3,249	30.8	2,814	11.0	524	26.6	6,587
Motorboating	22.0	2,382	23.2	2,123	13.6	650	20.8	5,155
Warmwater fishing	24.7	2,673	16.4	1,498	12.5	595	19.3	4,766
Rafting	19.8	2,144	10.3	944	1.6	76	12.8	3,164
Waterskiing	11.7	1,269	4.9	451	2.5	118	7.4	1,838
Use personal watercraft	19.5	2,107	8.6	786	1.9	90	12.1	2,983
Snorkeling	5.0	545	3.6	325	2.4	115	4.0	985
Canoeing	3.5	381	3.0	275	2.4	114	3.1	770
Saltwater fishing	2.9	312	2.5	232	1.7	83	2.5	627
Sailing	8.7	941	2.8	260	1.5	70	5.1	1,271
Anadromous fishing	5.3	577	4.8	436	2.3	109	4.5	1,122
Kayaking	3.1	334	1.6	144	0.0	0	1.9	478
Rowing	1.2	133	3.5	317	0.9	45	2.0	495
Scuba diving	3.0	322	0.2	16	0.8	37	1.5	375
Surfing	1.8	191	1.2	107	0.0	0	1.2	298
Windsurfing	0.1	7	0.1	7	0.0	2	0.1	16

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,823, age 35-54=9,132, age 55+=4,776. 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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RIO GRANDE 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)	41.1	4,451	36.8	3,364	17.8	849	35.0	8,664
Downhill skiing	10.1	1,089	11.4	1,044	3.0	145	9.2	2,278
Snowboarding	11.2	1,211	0.8	74	0.0	0	5.2	1,285
Snowmobiling	9.0	975	8.7	790	1.1	52	7.3	1,817
Cross country skiing	6.4	691	5.2	477	3.2	155	5.3	1,323

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,823, age 35-54=9,132, age 55+=4,776. 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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RIO GRANDE 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	48.5	1,588	46.3	1,096	40.6	335	46.7	3,019
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	43.5	1,423	38.0	899	32.3	267	40.0	2,589
Developed camping	30.8	1,009	34.3	811	21.5	178	30.9	1,998
Primitive camping	29.9	978	21.1	500	10.9	90	24.2	1,568
Mountain biking	33.3	1,092	22.3	527	15.1	125	27.0	1,744
Drive off-road	29.2	956	19.2	455	14.8	122	23.7	1,533
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.4	734	19.6	463	15.6	129	20.5	1,326
Backpacking	25.6	840	23.5	557	9.2	76	22.8	1,473
Horseback riding on trails	8.4	276	8.4	198	5.1	42	8.0	516
Hunting (any type)	12.0	394	10.5	248	8.5	70	11.0	712
Big game hunting	8.2	267	7.7	182	5.0	41	7.6	490
Small game hunting	5.1	168	4.0	94	1.8	15	4.3	277
Migratory bird hunting	3.3	108	2.2	51	1.5	12	2.6	171

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

Rio Grande NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,275, age 35-54=2,366, age 55+=826. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.