ROOSEVELT 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	57.7	628,147	59.4	685,594	46.5	322,208	55.7	1,635,949
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.0	664,117	49.3	568,637	37.1	256,777	50.8	1,489,531
Developed camping	40.6	441,331	44.1	508,495	27.4	189,751	38.8	1,139,577
Mountain biking	43.7	475,301	33.4	385,826	18.6	129,071	33.7	990,198
Primitive camping	40.4	440,104	31.8	366,673	14.5	100,070	30.9	906,847
Drive off-road	39.1	425,421	24.3	280,198	16.4	113,678	27.9	819,297
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.1	338,374	27.1	312,477	23.3	161,375	27.7	812,226
Backpacking	30.8	334,823	24.5	283,025	14.1	97,408	24.4	715,256
Horseback riding on trails	12.9	140,635	15.0	173,405	4.8	32,977	11.8	347,017
Hunting (any type)	12.5	136,537	11.5	132,930	8.3	57,634	11.1	327,101
Big game hunting	8.8	95,572	11.7	134,511	4.5	30,826	8.9	260,909
Small game hunting	8.8	95,233	7.4	85,456	4.6	31,927	7.2	212,616
Migratory bird hunting	6.5	70,842	4.2	48,466	1.4	9,455	4.4	128,763

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,088,328, age 35-54=1,154,212, age 55+=692,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	77.7	845,485	76.8	886,559	69.7	482,538	75.5	2,214,582
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.4	820,891	78.6	907,014	62.5	432,521	73.6	2,160,426
Sightseeing	61.1	664,860	62.5	721,579	56.2	388,834	60.5	1,775,273
View/photograph other wildlife	57.9	629,679	61.5	709,489	59.4	411,553	59.7	1,750,721
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.4	548,970	61.7	712,618	57.2	396,267	56.5	1,657,855
Visit historic sites	52.7	573,050	62.0	715,131	46.7	323,351	54.9	1,611,532
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.6	333,176	34.1	394,041	30.5	211,218	32.0	938,435
View/photograph birds	22.8	247,760	34.8	401,276	37.5	259,881	31.0	908,917
View/photograph fish	27.0	293,939	30.2	349,108	18.9	130,618	26.4	773,665
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.4	297,805	29.0	334,697	18.4	127,263	25.9	759,765

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,088,328, age 35-54=1,154,212, age 55+=692,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	943,656	88.4	1,020,316	87.2	603,545	87.5	2,567,517
Family gathering	82.9	902,729	77.1	890,465	73.5	509,078	78.4	2,302,272
Picnicking	63.5	691,308	70.3	811,293	64.3	445,253	66.4	1,947,854
Driving for pleasure	60.7	660,338	61.3	707,470	59.0	408,228	60.5	1,776,036
Bicycling (any type)	61.6	669,870	52.7	608,046	34.6	239,839	51.7	1,517,755
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	159,328	18.5	213,187	6.1	42,308	14.1	414,823

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,088,328, age 35-54=1,154,212, age 55+=692,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	56.4	614,312	41.6	480,331	22.2	153,621	42.5	1,248,264
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.5	625,291	41.0	472,968	21.5	149,062	42.5	1,247,321
Visit a beach	45.2	491,721	42.4	489,883	27.8	192,767	40.0	1,174,371
Boating (any type)	45.9	499,277	41.0	473,340	20.3	140,751	37.9	1,113,368
Freshwater fishing	38.5	418,670	36.4	420,088	22.3	154,326	33.8	993,084
Coldwater fishing	31.8	346,278	32.1	369,949	19.1	131,971	28.9	848,198
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.6	398,662	29.2	337,579	15.9	109,765	28.8	846,006
Motorboating	28.8	313,197	21.8	251,590	13.7	94,664	22.5	659,451
Warmwater fishing	23.8	258,934	15.2	175,517	7.1	49,122	16.5	483,573
Rafting	19.4	211,037	11.3	130,785	3.6	25,091	12.5	366,913
Snorkeling	13.5	147,048	11.0	126,910	7.2	49,725	11.0	323,683
Waterskiing	19.5	212,683	7.3	84,430	2.7	18,697	10.8	315,810
Use personal watercraft	19.1	207,999	5.9	68,294	2.1	14,761	9.9	291,054
Sailing	5.9	64,600	7.2	83,241	5.3	36,610	6.3	184,451
Saltwater fishing	7.2	78,822	5.6	64,781	3.7	25,902	5.8	169,505
Canoeing	7.1	76,956	5.4	62,547	2.4	16,323	5.3	155,826
Anadromous fishing	4.7	51,673	5.7	65,569	3.7	25,363	4.9	142,605
Kayaking	6.9	74,811	2.6	29,568	0.1	657	3.6	105,036
Surfing	3.9	42,241	2.7	30,799	0.0	0	2.5	73,040
Rowing	2.2	23,794	2.9	32,960	2.2	14,975	2.4	71,729
Scuba diving	3.8	40,975	1.1	13,204	1.8	12,680	2.3	66,859
Windsurfing	1.3	13,624	0.9	10,629	0.7	4,965	1.0	29,218

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,088,328, age 35-54=1,154,212, age 55+=692,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	56.9	618,938	47.1	544,088	17.5	121,471	43.8	1,284,497
Downhill skiing	28.6	310,892	27.5	317,873	6.9	47,806	23.1	676,571
Snowboarding	27.0	293,998	4.5	51,989	0.0	69	11.8	346,056
Cross country skiing	5.3	57,725	10.4	120,419	5.6	38,833	7.4	216,977
Snowmobiling	11.5	125,185	5.9	67,527	1.8	12,387	7.0	205,099

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,088,328, age 35-54=1,154,212, age 55+=692,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	56.6	79,705	58.0	50,209	54.4	16,018	56.8	145,932
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.5	64,133	38.8	33,591	28.1	8,264	41.3	105,988
Developed camping	33.0	46,528	37.2	32,206	23.4	6,903	33.3	85,637
Mountain biking	48.1	67,822	34.6	29,949	26.5	7,816	41.1	105,587
Primitive camping	28.7	40,454	22.2	19,180	10.3	3,044	24.4	62,678
Drive off-road	37.2	52,467	22.9	19,831	17.4	5,116	30.1	77,414
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.1	36,815	20.7	17,886	15.0	4,407	23.0	59,108
Backpacking	23.8	33,559	22.3	19,324	10.1	2,984	21.7	55,867
Horseback riding on trails	10.1	14,219	11.5	9,973	5.1	1,517	10.0	25,709
Hunting (any type)	11.8	16,578	10.5	9,053	8.4	2,484	10.9	28,115
Big game hunting	6.1	8,630	7.9	6,848	3.5	1,029	6.4	16,507
Small game hunting	6.7	9,499	6.7	5,813	4.5	1,323	6.5	16,635
Migratory bird hunting	6.0	8,447	3.4	2,952	1.2	346	4.6	11,745

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,945, age 35-54=86,526, age 55+=29,459. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	54.8	77,290	53.1	45,912	48.1	14,165	53.5	137,367
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.5	96,586	71.8	62,137	58.4	17,213	68.5	175,936
Sightseeing	43.5	61,243	45.6	39,473	40.0	11,798	43.8	112,514
View/photograph other wildlife	43.3	60,971	35.3	30,551	36.3	10,694	39.8	102,216
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.9	42,187	37.6	32,491	35.2	10,368	33.1	85,046
Visit historic sites	37.7	53,159	40.7	35,232	31.0	9,138	38.0	97,529
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.1	39,580	24.6	21,266	29.8	8,776	27.1	69,622
View/photograph birds	14.7	20,769	20.7	17,913	18.0	5,288	17.1	43,970
View/photograph fish	21.9	30,847	28.0	24,240	17.1	5,047	23.4	60,134
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.2	24,231	21.1	18,264	14.3	4,201	18.2	46,696

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,945, age 35-54=86,526, age 55+=29,459. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	99,859	73.8	63,889	77.9	22,958	72.7	186,706
Family gathering	84.0	118,351	76.4	66,098	69.8	20,561	79.8	205,010
Picnicking	61.7	87,008	61.1	52,910	51.9	15,276	60.4	155,194
Driving for pleasure	46.6	65,672	44.0	38,067	45.0	13,261	45.5	117,000
Bicycling (any type)	65.8	92,792	52.1	45,108	44.8	13,185	58.8	151,085
Horseback riding (any type)	12.2	17,235	16.0	13,885	7.8	2,307	13.0	33,427

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,945, age 35-54=86,526, age 55+=29,459. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	50.1	70,601	32.6	28,215	24.3	7,145	41.2	105,961
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	40.6	57,231	35.0	30,280	20.7	6,110	36.4	93,621
Visit a beach	25.9	36,534	31.0	26,789	29.3	8,645	28.0	71,968
Boating (any type)	35.8	50,476	27.3	23,585	16.1	4,751	30.7	78,812
Freshwater fishing	37.3	52,593	34.8	30,106	23.3	6,863	34.9	89,562
Coldwater fishing	28.6	40,336	27.6	23,914	17.5	5,161	27.0	69,411
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.0	29,540	19.1	16,510	9.8	2,893	19.0	48,943
Motorboating	22.0	30,943	12.0	10,413	10.0	2,959	17.2	44,315
Warmwater fishing	27.0	38,068	18.9	16,330	10.6	3,135	22.4	57,533
Rafting	13.7	19,377	7.7	6,637	2.4	712	10.4	26,726
Snorkeling	7.2	10,148	5.7	4,962	7.8	2,306	6.8	17,416
Waterskiing	19.3	27,178	6.4	5,509	3.0	870	13.1	33,557
Use personal watercraft	16.2	22,882	6.7	5,793	2.0	585	11.4	29,260
Sailing	3.1	4,387	3.6	3,138	4.3	1,274	3.4	8,799
Saltwater fishing	7.0	9,809	7.5	6,504	6.1	1,795	7.0	18,108
Canoeing	3.5	4,944	2.5	2,164	1.0	291	2.9	7,399
Anadromous fishing	3.8	5,411	5.9	5,068	3.7	1,094	4.5	11,573
Kayaking	4.0	5,637	0.9	743	0.1	18	2.5	6,398
Surfing	4.7	6,568	3.0	2,626	0.0	0	3.6	9,194
Rowing	2.4	3,437	1.7	1,431	1.3	375	2.0	5,243
Scuba diving	1.6	2,280	0.6	477	1.6	462	1.3	3,219
Windsurfing	0.6	865	0.1	123	0.0	2	0.4	990

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,945, age 35-54=86,526, age 55+=29,459. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	57,891	33.1	28,659	16.6	4,894	35.6	91,444
Downhill skiing	19.8	27,957	17.6	15,218	6.3	1,865	17.5	45,040
Snowboarding	29.3	41,335	6.7	5,824	0.0	4	18.4	47,163
Cross country skiing	2.2	3,165	4.9	4,200	3.3	960	3.2	8,325
Snowmobiling	6.3	8,816	4.4	3,770	0.2	48	4.9	12,634

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,945, age 35-54=86,526, age 55+=29,459. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	52.9	60,339	58.9	45,733	38.1	12,615	52.8	118,687
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	43.3	49,403	28.7	22,265	21.7	7,190	35.1	78,858
Developed camping	32.7	37,278	32.3	25,072	19.4	6,414	30.6	68,764
Mountain biking	36.5	41,644	30.2	23,464	10.8	3,566	30.5	68,674
Primitive camping	18.8	21,407	13.4	10,372	5.5	1,831	14.9	33,610
Drive off-road	26.6	30,351	15.5	12,051	8.9	2,933	20.2	45,335
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.8	28,246	22.3	17,320	20.5	6,781	23.3	52,347
Backpacking	18.7	21,286	12.1	9,385	9.4	3,113	15.0	33,784
Horseback riding on trails	8.0	9,075	9.2	7,137	1.3	426	7.4	16,638
Hunting (any type)	2.3	2,673	1.7	1,358	0.7	223	1.9	4,254
Big game hunting	0.8	946	1.6	1,225	0.1	19	1.0	2,190
Small game hunting	1.5	1,698	0.1	90	0.0	0	0.8	1,788
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	1,800	0.4	296	0.0	0	0.9	2,096

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,119, age 35-54=77,632, age 55+=33,129. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	61.4	70,096	59.5	46,179	51.4	17,021	59.3	133,296
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.8	83,045	71.5	55,544	54.5	18,053	69.7	156,642
Sightseeing	46.2	52,706	43.0	33,383	38.0	12,603	43.9	98,692
View/photograph other wildlife	35.9	40,969	39.2	30,417	33.7	11,155	36.7	82,541
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.5	46,180	46.0	35,693	39.8	13,195	42.3	95,068
Visit historic sites	36.0	41,068	42.9	33,340	30.0	9,948	37.5	84,356
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.8	25,998	28.6	22,217	17.6	5,846	24.0	54,061
View/photograph birds	11.8	13,491	20.9	16,205	24.6	8,154	16.8	37,850
View/photograph fish	17.8	20,346	16.6	12,874	10.2	3,372	16.3	36,592
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.4	18,747	16.3	12,692	9.0	2,978	15.3	34,417

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,119, age 35-54=77,632, age 55+=33,129. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	95,731	80.4	62,407	73.3	24,269	81.1	182,407
Family gathering	84.8	96,826	75.8	58,839	74.7	24,746	80.2	180,411
Picnicking	59.8	68,259	62.3	48,378	59.4	19,669	60.6	136,306
Driving for pleasure	43.4	49,580	43.8	34,027	38.3	12,689	42.8	96,296
Bicycling (any type)	54.7	62,438	48.0	37,252	22.7	7,526	47.7	107,216
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	11,289	11.5	8,930	1.3	425	9.2	20,644

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,119, age 35-54=77,632, age 55+=33,129. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	53.6	61,140	42.6	33,097	16.1	5,337	44.3	99,574
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.3	59,728	31.6	24,512	14.1	4,677	39.5	88,917
Visit a beach	40.5	46,249	37.9	29,416	16.3	5,406	36.1	81,071
Boating (any type)	31.4	35,792	28.3	21,997	10.7	3,540	27.3	61,329
Freshwater fishing	20.4	23,317	18.7	14,538	9.2	3,040	18.2	40,895
Coldwater fishing	14.3	16,266	14.4	11,163	7.0	2,317	13.2	29,746
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.5	31,398	20.3	15,740	10.7	3,546	22.5	50,684
Motorboating	18.9	21,600	14.4	11,198	6.0	1,985	15.5	34,783
Warmwater fishing	13.8	15,725	6.9	5,366	1.7	554	9.6	21,645
Rafting	12.0	13,702	7.3	5,699	2.3	748	9.0	20,149
Snorkeling	7.2	8,251	7.2	5,586	0.9	307	6.3	14,144
Waterskiing	15.1	17,185	3.9	2,993	0.9	306	9.1	20,484
Use personal watercraft	24.7	28,134	5.7	4,447	2.6	859	14.9	33,440
Sailing	2.8	3,165	5.7	4,445	2.4	783	3.7	8,393
Saltwater fishing	5.5	6,251	1.6	1,266	0.1	46	3.4	7,563
Canoeing	1.2	1,402	2.7	2,072	1.1	377	1.7	3,851
Anadromous fishing	2.3	2,601	1.1	839	0.8	271	1.7	3,711
Kayaking	2.3	2,641	1.4	1,054	0.0	1	1.6	3,696
Surfing	1.2	1,426	1.5	1,178	0.0	0	1.2	2,604
Rowing	1.8	2,010	2.4	1,892	1.8	601	2.0	4,503
Scuba diving	0.5	625	0.4	282	0.0	14	0.4	921
Windsurfing	0.8	939	1.1	868	0.9	302	0.9	2,109

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,119, age 35-54=77,632, age 55+=33,129. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	42.9	48,939	34.3	26,635	8.4	2,793	34.8	78,367
Downhill skiing	15.0	17,062	14.5	11,266	1.7	570	12.9	28,898
Snowboarding	29.1	33,259	3.1	2,419	0.0	0	15.9	35,678
Cross country skiing	2.0	2,324	3.2	2,480	1.1	352	2.3	5,156
Snowmobiling	4.7	5,326	0.9	723	1.3	426	2.9	6,475

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,119, age 35-54=77,632, age 55+=33,129. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	66.5	253,169	61.9	278,534	57.4	155,689	62.4	687,392
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	69.6	264,709	61.8	278,262	45.1	122,248	60.4	665,219
Developed camping	44.9	170,808	50.4	226,822	31.7	85,925	43.9	483,555
Mountain biking	51.3	195,180	36.8	165,574	27.9	75,628	39.6	436,382
Primitive camping	58.0	220,656	44.5	200,498	21.1	57,202	43.4	478,356
Drive off-road	50.2	190,899	31.0	139,502	23.4	63,510	35.8	393,911
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.0	133,328	28.0	126,152	20.5	55,492	28.6	314,972
Backpacking	41.4	157,540	34.8	156,555	15.6	42,394	32.4	356,489
Horseback riding on trails	16.5	62,818	18.2	81,951	8.4	22,705	15.2	167,474
Hunting (any type)	24.3	92,443	22.4	100,820	18.0	48,891	22.0	242,154
Big game hunting	18.9	71,739	22.5	101,304	10.4	28,237	18.3	201,280
Small game hunting	17.6	66,966	16.6	74,895	11.0	29,867	15.6	171,728
Migratory bird hunting	11.4	43,334	8.7	39,046	3.3	8,869	8.3	91,249

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=380,444, age 35-54=450,286, age 55+=271,115. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	83.2	316,385	77.5	349,122	70.5	191,110	77.7	856,617
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.1	285,531	81.3	366,119	66.3	179,648	75.4	831,298
Sightseeing	65.5	249,179	68.6	308,873	60.3	163,539	65.5	721,591
View/photograph other wildlife	67.4	256,282	64.8	291,711	66.3	179,773	66.0	727,766
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.6	192,442	60.4	272,136	56.6	153,420	56.1	617,998
Visit historic sites	60.2	229,002	65.2	293,503	50.1	135,792	59.7	658,297
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	34.4	130,782	33.4	150,256	40.3	109,172	35.4	390,210
View/photograph birds	31.2	118,755	38.3	172,526	33.7	91,302	34.7	382,583
View/photograph fish	33.7	128,199	40.4	182,098	25.4	68,819	34.4	379,116
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.0	137,137	36.1	162,516	24.6	66,723	33.3	366,376

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=380,444, age 35-54=450,286, age 55+=271,115. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	82.2	312,610	86.7	390,304	91.3	247,570	86.3	950,484
Family gathering	79.3	301,829	77.5	349,107	70.9	192,304	76.5	843,240
Picnicking	60.4	229,668	71.8	323,162	61.1	165,770	65.2	718,600
Driving for pleasure	69.6	264,875	65.9	296,910	67.1	181,887	67.5	743,672
Bicycling (any type)	66.1	251,593	55.8	251,387	47.4	128,595	57.3	631,575
Horseback riding (any type)	18.1	69,026	23.3	104,782	11.7	31,598	18.6	205,406

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=380,444, age 35-54=450,286, age 55+=271,115. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	56.4	214,455	37.0	166,440	27.5	74,596	41.3	455,491
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.6	219,298	45.4	204,225	27.1	73,504	45.1	497,027
Visit a beach	46.4	176,656	39.5	177,829	37.3	101,111	41.3	455,596
Boating (any type)	53.0	201,807	44.1	198,792	26.7	72,276	42.9	472,875
Freshwater fishing	55.6	211,650	51.3	231,114	35.3	95,621	48.9	538,385
Coldwater fishing	49.3	187,435	47.0	211,636	30.6	82,932	43.7	482,003
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.0	152,179	30.8	138,668	16.1	43,740	30.4	334,587
Motorboating	32.3	122,936	22.5	101,140	19.0	51,646	25.0	275,722
Warmwater fishing	33.1	125,801	22.9	103,300	13.4	36,385	24.1	265,486
Rafting	25.3	96,223	13.1	59,004	4.1	11,248	15.1	166,475
Snorkeling	17.9	67,919	10.6	47,896	14.3	38,783	14.0	154,598
Waterskiing	19.9	75,731	10.0	45,047	4.6	12,555	12.1	133,333
Use personal watercraft	15.6	59,447	6.4	28,888	1.9	5,036	8.5	93,371
Sailing	9.5	36,287	6.2	27,969	7.5	20,248	7.7	84,504
Saltwater fishing	7.6	28,799	9.0	40,333	7.8	21,184	8.2	90,316
Canoeing	14.3	54,248	6.1	27,437	2.5	6,676	8.0	88,361
Anadromous fishing	6.8	25,814	10.4	47,043	6.8	18,311	8.3	91,168
Kayaking	10.3	39,067	2.3	10,371	0.2	592	4.5	50,030
Surfing	5.9	22,560	3.4	15,514	0.0	0	3.5	38,074
Rowing	1.9	7,235	2.5	11,468	1.9	5,058	2.2	23,761
Scuba diving	7.4	28,324	1.6	7,007	4.0	10,886	4.2	46,217
Windsurfing	1.7	6,486	0.3	1,433	0.0	59	0.7	7,978

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=380,444, age 35-54=450,286, age 55+=271,115. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	63.0	239,538	50.3	226,609	25.2	68,301	48.5	534,448
Downhill skiing	38.2	145,210	33.7	151,626	12.2	33,211	30.0	330,047
Snowboarding	26.8	101,820	6.1	27,305	0.0	64	11.7	129,189
Cross country skiing	7.0	26,633	14.7	66,251	9.8	26,491	10.8	119,375
Snowmobiling	16.1	61,173	10.7	48,399	0.6	1,641	10.1	111,213

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=380,444, age 35-54=450,286, age 55+=271,115. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	56.2	201,000	62.1	279,270	39.9	126,755	54.0	607,025
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	69.0	246,574	45.8	205,793	34.5	109,629	50.0	561,996
Developed camping	44.4	158,565	43.7	196,473	26.1	82,790	38.9	437,828
Mountain biking	39.1	139,843	32.2	144,651	11.5	36,520	28.5	321,014
Primitive camping	38.1	136,066	27.1	121,710	11.1	35,120	26.0	292,896
Drive off-road	35.3	126,209	20.9	94,200	11.9	37,794	23.0	258,203
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.4	119,255	29.9	134,586	27.8	88,376	30.4	342,217
Backpacking	29.0	103,660	18.8	84,593	14.3	45,570	20.8	233,823
Horseback riding on trails	13.1	46,818	14.7	66,064	2.3	7,219	10.7	120,101
Hunting (any type)	5.3	19,066	3.8	17,006	1.5	4,626	3.6	40,698
Big game hunting	2.8	10,048	4.5	20,167	0.2	782	2.8	30,997
Small game hunting	3.7	13,266	0.4	1,801	0.0	0	1.3	15,067
Migratory bird hunting	4.0	14,139	1.0	4,363	0.0	0	1.6	18,502

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=357,497, age 35-54=449,679, age 55+=317,580. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	89.5	319,834	86.7	389,922	74.9	237,936	84.3	947,692
Visit nature centers, etc.	82.7	295,827	81.2	365,320	62.0	196,920	76.3	858,067
Sightseeing	69.6	248,767	64.6	290,508	57.1	181,210	64.1	720,485
View/photograph other wildlife	65.7	234,966	71.5	321,373	61.4	194,942	66.8	751,281
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	65.0	232,382	74.0	332,897	64.0	203,145	68.3	768,424
Visit historic sites	58.0	207,435	68.4	307,784	48.3	153,449	59.5	668,668
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.1	111,146	38.6	173,592	24.2	76,869	32.1	361,607
View/photograph birds	22.2	79,482	38.7	173,932	45.8	145,382	35.5	398,796
View/photograph fish	25.9	92,749	24.0	107,798	14.9	47,390	22.0	247,937
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	28.4	101,578	28.0	126,013	15.5	49,219	24.6	276,810

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=357,497, age 35-54=449,679, age 55+=317,580. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	98.3	351,460	94.3	423,958	86.0	273,265	93.2	1,048,683
Family gathering	85.9	306,942	77.1	346,756	76.0	241,268	79.6	894,966
Picnicking	70.5	252,074	73.4	329,846	69.6	221,064	71.4	802,984
Driving for pleasure	65.4	233,910	65.8	295,863	57.4	182,237	63.3	712,010
Bicycling (any type)	58.9	210,470	51.5	231,580	24.5	77,892	46.2	519,942
Horseback riding (any type)	15.0	53,760	16.9	76,198	2.1	6,662	12.1	136,620

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=357,497, age 35-54=449,679, age 55+=317,580. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	60.6	216,732	48.3	217,317	18.3	58,090	43.8	492,139
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.9	242,737	41.0	184,477	18.2	57,914	43.1	485,128
Visit a beach	51.4	183,659	47.8	215,117	20.7	65,680	41.3	464,456
Boating (any type)	50.7	181,238	45.6	204,850	17.3	55,040	39.2	441,128
Freshwater fishing	30.4	108,808	27.7	124,711	13.7	43,658	24.6	277,177
Coldwater fishing	24.5	87,656	24.4	109,746	12.0	38,168	20.9	235,570
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.6	159,420	32.9	148,054	17.4	55,164	32.2	362,638
Motorboating	34.7	123,989	26.6	119,403	11.2	35,575	24.8	278,967
Warmwater fishing	16.9	60,493	8.7	38,932	2.1	6,712	9.4	106,137
Rafting	20.6	73,496	12.3	55,182	3.7	11,810	12.5	140,488
Snorkeling	13.2	47,343	13.2	59,172	1.8	5,750	10.0	112,265
Waterskiing	23.2	83,059	6.1	27,539	1.4	4,431	10.2	115,029
Use personal watercraft	23.0	82,083	5.5	24,668	2.4	7,535	10.2	114,286
Sailing	4.8	17,046	9.7	43,809	4.1	13,078	6.6	73,933
Saltwater fishing	6.5	23,294	2.0	9,154	0.2	762	3.0	33,210
Canoeing	3.2	11,521	6.2	27,842	2.7	8,421	4.2	47,784
Anadromous fishing	4.1	14,499	2.0	8,933	1.5	4,675	2.5	28,107
Kayaking	6.1	21,722	3.5	15,596	0.0	35	3.3	37,353
Surfing	1.5	5,244	1.7	7,630	0.0	0	1.1	12,874
Rowing	2.7	9,738	3.6	16,389	2.6	8,348	3.1	34,475
Scuba diving	1.5	5,209	1.0	4,302	0.2	522	0.9	10,033
Windsurfing	1.2	4,424	1.7	7,630	1.4	4,394	1.5	16,448

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=357,497, age 35-54=449,679, age 55+=317,580. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	65.2	232,994	51.7	232,567	12.8	40,687	45.0	506,248
Downhill skiing	28.9	103,332	27.8	125,042	3.3	10,594	21.2	238,968
Snowboarding	26.1	93,475	2.8	12,732	0.0	0	9.4	106,207
Cross country skiing	6.6	23,548	9.8	43,997	3.2	10,253	6.9	77,798
Snowmobiling	11.8	42,128	2.5	11,065	3.1	9,818	5.6	63,011

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=357,497, age 35-54=449,679, age 55+=317,580. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	28.1	7,262	26.1	6,838	24.4	2,572	26.6	16,672
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.5	8,897	30.7	8,040	22.4	2,358	30.8	19,295
Developed camping	25.9	6,674	29.1	7,639	18.4	1,943	26.0	16,256
Mountain biking	34.3	8,846	24.6	6,446	18.9	1,998	27.6	17,290
Primitive camping	19.3	4,972	14.7	3,862	6.8	719	15.3	9,553
Drive off-road	30.0	7,754	18.5	4,852	14.0	1,474	22.5	14,080
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.4	5,254	16.2	4,259	11.8	1,242	17.2	10,755
Backpacking	15.6	4,029	13.1	3,448	5.9	624	12.9	8,101
Horseback riding on trails	9.5	2,453	10.6	2,768	4.8	508	9.2	5,729
Hunting (any type)	5.0	1,294	4.6	1,204	3.6	382	4.6	2,880
Big game hunting	4.1	1,048	4.8	1,267	2.1	223	4.1	2,538
Small game hunting	4.4	1,129	4.1	1,077	2.7	284	4.0	2,490
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	490	1.4	375	0.5	54	1.5	919

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=25,812, age 35-54=26,221, age 55+=10,549. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	57.0	14,724	53.2	13,939	48.4	5,104	54.0	33,767
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.5	13,543	56.8	14,897	46.5	4,902	53.3	33,342
Sightseeing	52.1	13,442	54.4	14,274	47.7	5,035	52.3	32,751
View/photograph other wildlife	36.7	9,467	35.4	9,272	36.4	3,836	36.1	22,575
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	7,902	36.6	9,598	34.5	3,635	33.8	21,135
Visit historic sites	42.6	11,007	46.3	12,145	35.4	3,737	43.0	26,889
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.8	6,908	26.3	6,887	31.9	3,368	27.4	17,163
View/photograph birds	16.7	4,306	20.7	5,421	18.0	1,904	18.6	11,631
View/photograph fish	22.3	5,759	27.0	7,084	16.7	1,757	23.3	14,600
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.4	4,245	16.5	4,326	11.2	1,183	15.6	9,754

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=25,812, age 35-54=26,221, age 55+=10,549. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	80.5	20,790	85.0	22,296	89.9	9,483	84.0	52,569
Family gathering	78.8	20,332	76.9	20,175	70.5	7,436	76.6	47,943
Picnicking	50.9	13,146	60.8	15,952	51.8	5,464	55.2	34,562
Driving for pleasure	48.1	12,403	45.4	11,907	46.4	4,898	46.7	29,208
Bicycling (any type)	58.4	15,064	49.5	12,968	42.5	4,487	52.0	32,519
Horseback riding (any type)	9.4	2,424	12.1	3,177	6.0	634	10.0	6,235

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=25,812, age 35-54=26,221, age 55+=10,549. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	50.9	13,141	33.3	8,725	24.9	2,622	39.1	24,488
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.3	7,569	23.2	6,075	13.9	1,468	24.1	15,112
Visit a beach	42.9	11,064	36.5	9,565	34.8	3,670	38.8	24,299
Boating (any type)	22.7	5,851	18.8	4,941	11.2	1,181	19.1	11,973
Freshwater fishing	32.8	8,470	30.3	7,954	20.4	2,156	29.7	18,580
Coldwater fishing	20.8	5,358	19.8	5,203	12.6	1,329	19.0	11,890
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.7	6,115	18.2	4,764	9.5	1,003	19.0	11,882
Motorboating	10.5	2,707	7.3	1,908	6.1	639	8.4	5,254
Warmwater fishing	34.1	8,808	23.8	6,239	13.7	1,442	26.3	16,489
Rafting	6.7	1,730	3.5	909	1.1	111	4.4	2,750
Snorkeling	7.5	1,928	4.5	1,167	6.1	642	6.0	3,737
Waterskiing	8.8	2,263	4.3	1,139	2.0	212	5.8	3,614
Use personal watercraft	13.4	3,464	5.5	1,450	1.6	165	8.1	5,079
Sailing	4.5	1,168	3.0	782	3.6	382	3.7	2,332
Saltwater fishing	7.5	1,930	8.9	2,321	7.6	800	8.1	5,051
Canoeing	1.9	487	0.8	211	0.3	32	1.2	730
Anadromous fishing	4.0	1,036	6.2	1,632	4.0	425	4.9	3,093
Kayaking	1.9	484	0.4	108	0.0	2	0.9	594
Surfing	1.1	280	0.6	165	0.0	0	0.7	445
Rowing	1.0	253	1.3	341	0.9	99	1.1	693
Scuba diving	5.8	1,498	1.2	321	3.2	337	3.4	2,156
Windsurfing	0.5	125	0.1	24	0.0	0	0.2	149

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=25,812, age 35-54=26,221, age 55+=10,549. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	31.3	8,075	25.0	6,560	12.6	1,325	25.5	15,960
Downhill skiing	14.3	3,680	12.6	3,308	4.6	481	11.9	7,469
Snowboarding	16.2	4,191	3.7	964	0.0	0	8.2	5,155
Cross country skiing	1.2	304	2.5	663	1.6	174	1.8	1,141
Snowmobiling	8.9	2,298	6.0	1,582	0.2	25	6.2	3,905

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=25,812, age 35-54=26,221, age 55+=10,549. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	23.8	5,651	26.3	6,177	17.0	2,085	23.4	13,913
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.2	8,127	22.7	5,336	17.1	2,103	26.2	15,566
Developed camping	25.6	6,091	25.2	5,924	15.2	1,863	23.3	13,878
Mountain biking	26.3	6,246	21.7	5,086	7.8	953	20.6	12,285
Primitive camping	12.6	2,997	8.9	2,092	3.7	450	9.3	5,539
Drive off-road	21.1	5,016	12.5	2,931	7.0	864	14.8	8,811
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.3	4,596	17.5	4,105	16.1	1,974	17.9	10,675
Backpacking	11.0	2,616	7.1	1,673	5.5	679	8.3	4,968
Horseback riding on trails	7.5	1,778	8.5	2,003	1.2	145	6.6	3,926
Hunting (any type)	1.0	243	0.7	174	0.3	34	0.8	451
Big game hunting	0.5	126	1.0	224	0.0	4	0.6	354
Small game hunting	0.9	212	0.1	21	0.0	0	0.4	233
Migratory bird hunting	0.6	154	0.2	37	0.0	0	0.3	191

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,783, age 35-54=23,470, age 55+=12,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	61.5	14,619	59.6	13,996	51.4	6,306	58.7	34,921
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.0	13,783	56.8	13,329	43.3	5,314	54.5	32,426
Sightseeing	55.3	13,141	51.2	12,025	45.3	5,563	51.6	30,729
View/photograph other wildlife	35.9	8,533	39.1	9,172	33.6	4,123	36.7	21,828
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.4	9,378	44.9	10,537	38.8	4,765	41.5	24,680
Visit historic sites	41.2	9,788	48.8	11,452	34.2	4,198	42.7	25,438
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.6	5,841	30.5	7,163	18.8	2,312	25.7	15,316
View/photograph birds	12.0	2,856	20.8	4,892	24.5	3,012	18.1	10,760
View/photograph fish	17.1	4,076	15.9	3,724	9.8	1,197	15.1	8,997
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.8	3,054	12.7	2,992	7.0	853	11.6	6,899

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,783, age 35-54=23,470, age 55+=12,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	96.4	22,936	92.5	21,701	84.2	10,337	92.4	54,974
Family gathering	85.4	20,318	76.6	17,987	75.4	9,249	79.9	47,554
Picnicking	59.8	14,227	62.1	14,579	59.0	7,236	60.6	36,042
Driving for pleasure	45.2	10,739	45.3	10,633	39.5	4,843	44.0	26,215
Bicycling (any type)	52.3	12,428	45.7	10,721	21.6	2,650	43.3	25,799
Horseback riding (any type)	7.7	1,831	8.8	2,063	1.0	117	6.7	4,011

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,783, age 35-54=23,470, age 55+=12,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	54.6	12,996	43.6	10,231	16.5	2,026	42.4	25,253
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.7	8,259	21.0	4,935	9.4	1,154	24.1	14,348
Visit a beach	47.6	11,323	44.6	10,456	19.3	2,365	40.6	24,144
Boating (any type)	21.7	5,153	19.5	4,582	7.4	907	17.9	10,642
Freshwater fishing	17.9	4,262	16.3	3,837	8.0	976	15.2	9,075
Coldwater fishing	10.3	2,460	10.2	2,405	5.0	613	9.2	5,478
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.4	6,267	19.6	4,591	10.3	1,260	20.4	12,118
Motorboating	11.3	2,693	8.6	2,021	3.6	438	8.7	5,152
Warmwater fishing	17.4	4,145	8.8	2,057	2.0	248	10.8	6,450
Rafting	5.5	1,300	3.3	766	1.0	121	3.7	2,187
Snorkeling	5.5	1,319	5.6	1,307	0.7	90	4.6	2,716
Waterskiing	10.2	2,432	2.6	615	0.6	78	5.2	3,125
Use personal watercraft	20.0	4,747	4.7	1,096	2.1	262	10.3	6,105
Sailing	2.3	554	4.7	1,114	2.0	244	3.2	1,912
Saltwater fishing	6.5	1,555	2.0	473	0.2	20	3.4	2,048
Canoeing	0.4	97	0.8	191	0.3	42	0.6	330
Anadromous fishing	2.4	578	1.2	276	0.9	106	1.6	960
Kayaking	1.1	262	0.6	148	0.0	0	0.7	410
Surfing	0.3	64	0.3	73	0.0	0	0.2	137
Rowing	1.3	321	1.8	429	1.4	166	1.5	916
Scuba diving	1.1	272	0.8	177	0.1	13	0.8	462
Windsurfing	0.4	87	0.5	120	0.4	53	0.4	260

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,783, age 35-54=23,470, age 55+=12,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	32.4	7,699	25.9	6,079	6.4	781	24.5	14,559
Downhill skiing	10.9	2,583	10.5	2,468	1.3	155	8.7	5,206
Snowboarding	15.9	3,770	1.7	405	0.0	0	7.0	4,175
Cross country skiing	1.1	265	1.7	389	0.5	67	1.2	721
Snowmobiling	6.6	1,564	1.4	317	1.8	216	3.5	2,097

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,783, age 35-54=23,470, age 55+=12,271. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	62.1	2,375	57.8	2,024	53.7	748	59.1	5,147
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	81.2	3,105	72.1	2,522	52.7	734	73.0	6,361
Developed camping	41.7	1,594	46.8	1,637	29.3	408	41.8	3,639
Mountain biking	60.7	2,320	43.3	1,517	32.7	455	49.2	4,292
Primitive camping	73.7	2,816	56.5	1,979	26.8	373	59.3	5,168
Drive off-road	63.5	2,426	39.3	1,377	29.6	413	48.4	4,216
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.3	1,118	23.5	821	17.1	238	25.0	2,177
Backpacking	50.3	1,921	42.2	1,478	19.0	265	42.0	3,664
Horseback riding on trails	14.7	562	16.1	563	7.5	105	14.1	1,230
Hunting (any type)	45.7	1,745	42.2	1,477	33.8	471	42.4	3,693
Big game hunting	41.3	1,577	50.4	1,763	23.5	328	42.1	3,668
Small game hunting	35.3	1,348	33.1	1,160	21.9	305	32.3	2,813
Migratory bird hunting	33.5	1,279	25.3	886	9.9	138	26.4	2,303

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,822, age 35-54=3,500, age 55+=1,393. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	75.5	2,885	70.5	2,468	63.9	890	71.6	6,243
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.7	2,512	70.9	2,483	57.9	807	66.6	5,802
Sightseeing	62.7	2,398	65.6	2,296	57.7	804	63.1	5,498
View/photograph other wildlife	69.9	2,670	67.3	2,356	68.6	956	68.6	5,982
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	48.3	1,846	57.7	2,020	54.2	755	53.0	4,621
Visit historic sites	52.3	1,998	56.5	1,979	43.6	608	52.6	4,585
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	36.7	1,403	35.7	1,250	42.9	598	37.3	3,251
View/photograph birds	32.8	1,252	40.2	1,407	35.5	495	36.2	3,154
View/photograph fish	39.0	1,489	46.7	1,634	29.5	411	40.6	3,534
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	46.4	1,774	46.4	1,625	31.7	441	44.1	3,840

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,822, age 35-54=3,500, age 55+=1,393. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	77.7	2,969	82.0	2,870	86.2	1,201	80.8	7,040
Family gathering	81.4	3,110	79.4	2,780	72.8	1,014	79.2	6,904
Picnicking	56.9	2,175	67.6	2,367	57.9	806	61.4	5,348
Driving for pleasure	66.8	2,554	63.4	2,218	64.3	896	65.0	5,668
Bicycling (any type)	69.5	2,658	58.6	2,052	49.5	690	62.0	5,400
Horseback riding (any type)	16.5	630	20.9	731	10.6	147	17.3	1,508

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,822, age 35-54=3,500, age 55+=1,393. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	38.6	1,476	25.3	885	18.9	263	30.1	2,624
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.4	2,194	45.0	1,575	26.9	375	47.6	4,144
Visit a beach	40.1	1,534	34.2	1,197	32.4	452	36.5	3,183
Boating (any type)	49.4	1,887	40.9	1,432	24.9	347	42.1	3,666
Freshwater fishing	66.1	2,525	60.9	2,131	42.3	589	60.2	5,245
Coldwater fishing	59.4	2,272	56.5	1,979	37.2	518	54.7	4,769
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.8	1,443	29.0	1,014	15.1	210	30.6	2,667
Motorboating	34.4	1,313	23.9	836	20.3	283	27.9	2,432
Warmwater fishing	44.8	1,711	31.0	1,085	18.4	256	35.0	3,052
Rafting	23.8	908	12.3	430	3.7	52	15.9	1,390
Snorkeling	11.1	424	6.5	229	8.8	123	8.9	776
Waterskiing	17.1	655	8.7	303	3.9	55	11.6	1,013
Use personal watercraft	16.5	630	6.8	239	1.8	25	10.3	894
Sailing	9.4	361	6.2	216	7.3	102	7.8	679
Saltwater fishing	12.9	494	15.3	534	13.7	191	14.0	1,219
Canoeing	20.0	765	8.6	301	3.5	49	12.8	1,115
Anadromous fishing	15.2	580	22.9	800	14.8	206	18.2	1,586
Kayaking	7.4	282	1.7	58	0.1	2	3.9	342
Surfing	6.0	229	3.4	120	0.0	0	4.0	349
Rowing	2.1	79	2.8	99	1.9	26	2.3	204
Scuba diving	6.9	265	1.5	51	3.4	48	4.2	364
Windsurfing	0.8	29	0.1	5	0.0	0	0.4	34

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,822, age 35-54=3,500, age 55+=1,393. 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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ROOSEVELT 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)	69.2	2,645	55.2	1,931	27.5	383	56.9	4,959
Downhill skiing	27.4	1,046	24.0	841	8.7	121	23.0	2,008
Snowboarding	28.4	1,087	6.4	223	0.0	0	15.0	1,310
Cross country skiing	6.9	263	14.4	505	9.4	131	10.3	899
Snowmobiling	35.2	1,347	23.4	819	1.2	17	25.0	2,183

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,822, age 35-54=3,500, age 55+=1,393. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	52.5	1,815	57.8	2,050	37.3	559	52.1	4,424
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	80.4	2,778	53.5	1,895	40.3	604	62.1	5,277
Developed camping	41.3	1,426	40.5	1,437	24.3	364	38.0	3,227
Mountain biking	46.4	1,602	37.9	1,342	13.6	203	37.0	3,147
Primitive camping	48.5	1,674	34.6	1,227	14.1	211	36.6	3,112
Drive off-road	44.6	1,540	26.7	947	15.1	226	31.9	2,713
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.8	960	24.9	882	23.2	348	25.8	2,190
Backpacking	35.3	1,220	22.8	810	17.4	260	26.9	2,290
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	402	13.1	463	2.1	31	10.5	896
Hunting (any type)	10.0	347	7.3	258	2.7	40	7.6	645
Big game hunting	6.4	222	10.1	358	0.5	7	6.9	587
Small game hunting	7.4	254	0.9	33	0.0	0	3.4	287
Migratory bird hunting	11.4	395	2.9	102	0.0	0	5.8	497

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,455, age 35-54=3,545, age 55+=1,498. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	81.2	2,806	78.7	2,790	67.9	1,017	77.8	6,613
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.6	2,508	71.0	2,516	54.3	813	68.7	5,837
Sightseeing	66.6	2,301	61.9	2,194	54.6	818	62.5	5,313
View/photograph other wildlife	68.2	2,355	74.0	2,623	63.7	954	69.8	5,932
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	62.1	2,147	70.7	2,507	61.2	917	65.6	5,571
Visit historic sites	50.4	1,742	59.3	2,103	41.9	627	52.6	4,472
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.3	1,151	41.2	1,460	26.1	391	35.3	3,002
View/photograph birds	23.6	815	40.7	1,442	48.1	720	35.0	2,977
View/photograph fish	30.0	1,036	27.8	984	17.2	257	26.8	2,277
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.5	1,262	36.1	1,280	19.7	295	33.4	2,837

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,455, age 35-54=3,545, age 55+=1,498. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	93.0	3,213	89.1	3,158	81.4	1,220	89.3	7,591
Family gathering	88.0	3,040	79.2	2,808	78.0	1,168	82.6	7,016
Picnicking	66.5	2,297	69.3	2,455	65.6	982	67.5	5,734
Driving for pleasure	62.9	2,174	63.3	2,245	55.1	825	61.7	5,244
Bicycling (any type)	61.9	2,137	54.1	1,917	26.0	389	52.3	4,443
Horseback riding (any type)	13.6	469	15.4	546	1.9	28	12.3	1,043

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,455, age 35-54=3,545, age 55+=1,498. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	41.6	1,437	33.1	1,173	12.7	190	32.9	2,800
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.5	2,332	40.7	1,442	18.0	269	47.6	4,043
Visit a beach	44.4	1,533	41.1	1,456	17.8	267	38.3	3,256
Boating (any type)	47.1	1,626	42.1	1,491	16.0	239	39.5	3,356
Freshwater fishing	36.1	1,248	33.0	1,171	16.2	243	31.3	2,662
Coldwater fishing	29.5	1,020	29.5	1,045	14.4	216	26.8	2,281
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.0	1,452	31.0	1,098	16.3	244	32.9	2,794
Motorboating	36.7	1,267	28.2	999	11.9	178	28.8	2,444
Warmwater fishing	22.8	789	11.9	422	2.8	42	14.7	1,253
Rafting	19.2	665	11.4	405	3.3	49	13.2	1,119
Snorkeling	8.1	281	8.0	283	1.1	17	6.8	581
Waterskiing	19.9	687	5.3	189	1.1	17	10.5	893
Use personal watercraft	24.2	836	5.8	207	2.4	36	12.7	1,079
Sailing	4.7	164	9.6	342	4.1	62	6.7	568
Saltwater fishing	11.1	382	3.6	126	0.3	5	6.0	513
Canoeing	4.7	161	8.7	307	3.5	53	6.1	521
Anadromous fishing	8.9	307	4.5	158	3.1	46	6.0	511
Kayaking	4.4	152	2.4	86	0.0	0	2.8	238
Surfing	1.5	51	1.6	58	0.0	0	1.3	109
Rowing	3.0	102	4.0	142	2.7	41	3.4	285
Scuba diving	1.3	45	0.8	29	0.1	2	0.9	76
Windsurfing	0.5	18	0.7	26	0.5	8	0.6	52

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,455, age 35-54=3,545, age 55+=1,498. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	2,469	56.5	2,003	14.1	211	55.1	4,683
Downhill skiing	20.7	715	19.8	703	2.3	34	17.1	1,452
Snowboarding	27.6	955	3.0	107	0.0	0	12.5	1,062
Cross country skiing	6.6	227	9.6	341	3.1	46	7.2	614
Snowmobiling	25.7	889	5.6	200	6.7	100	14.0	1,189

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,455, age 35-54=3,545, age 55+=1,498. 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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ROOSEVELT 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	9,188	43.9	6,682	41.3	2,610	45.2	18,480
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	42.7	8,268	38.1	5,810	27.5	1,737	38.7	15,815
Developed camping	32.3	6,259	36.5	5,563	23.0	1,454	32.5	13,276
Mountain biking	34.8	6,744	25.1	3,825	19.4	1,227	28.8	11,796
Primitive camping	28.5	5,511	22.0	3,345	10.1	636	23.2	9,492
Drive off-road	26.6	5,138	16.3	2,483	12.3	778	20.5	8,399
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.5	4,545	18.5	2,822	13.4	843	20.1	8,210
Backpacking	27.6	5,338	23.0	3,497	10.5	660	23.2	9,495
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	1,409	8.3	1,271	3.7	231	7.1	2,911
Hunting (any type)	9.2	1,776	8.6	1,315	6.8	431	8.6	3,522
Big game hunting	5.6	1,092	7.2	1,094	3.0	190	5.8	2,376
Small game hunting	3.7	710	3.6	552	2.3	148	3.4	1,410
Migratory bird hunting	3.1	596	2.4	360	0.8	48	2.5	1,004

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

Roosevelt NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,352, age 35-54=15,232, age 55+=6,313. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.