| ANGELES 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 | 43.9 | 2,472,695 | 49.0 | 2,834,534 | 26.4 | 1,015,178 | 41.4 | 6,322,407 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 37.1 | 2,087,637 | 38.3 | 2,213,332 | 26.5 | 1,019,459 | 34.9 | 5,320,428 |
| Developed camping | 33.4 | 1,881,734 | 32.2 | 1,862,948 | 18.1 | 696,073 | 29.1 | 4,440,755 |
| Mountain biking | 27.7 | 1,561,235 | 21.6 | 1,247,000 | 9.1 | 349,125 | 20.7 | 3,157,360 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 21.3 | 1,197,887 | 22.9 | 1,325,456 | 16.3 | 626,177 | 20.6 | 3,149,520 |
| Drive off-road | 23.4 | 1,316,780 | 15.6 | 900,590 | 7.5 | 289,121 | 16.4 | 2,506,491 |
| Primitive camping | 17.9 | 1,010,198 | 14.0 | 808,492 | 6.8 | 259,683 | 13.6 | 2,078,373 |
| Backpacking | 15.6 | 881,071 | 14.8 | 857,887 | 5.1 | 194,559 | 12.7 | 1,933,517 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 9.4 | 530,613 | 8.9 | 517,046 | 4.2 | 162,798 | 7.9 | 1,210,457 |
| Hunting (any type) | 4.2 | 236,149 | 2.7 | 156,351 | 2.2 | 84,068 | 3.1 | 476,568 |
| Small game hunting | 3.0 | 166,378 | 2.0 | 118,108 | 1.4 | 53,447 | 2.2 | 337,933 |
| Big game hunting | 2.3 | 127,998 | 1.9 | 107,497 | 1.6 | 61,914 | 1.9 | 297,409 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 1.1 | 60,329 | 0.5 | 27,801 | 0.3 | 9,858 | 0.6 | 97,988 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,632,763, age 35-54=5,785,384, age 55+=3,846,984. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 55.9 | 3,146,252 | 65.6 | 3,793,089 | 59.9 | 2,305,631 | 60.6 | 9,244,972 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 60.5 | 3,407,710 | 63.2 | 3,657,948 | 53.8 | 2,068,793 | 59.8 | 9,134,451 |
| Sightseeing | 47.2 | 2,659,022 | 56.9 | 3,293,509 | 53.8 | 2,071,532 | 52.6 | 8,024,063 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 39.3 | 2,211,124 | 50.9 | 2,946,481 | 45.7 | 1,758,848 | 45.3 | 6,916,453 |
| Visit historic sites | 41.2 | 2,322,544 | 49.1 | 2,843,216 | 44.2 | 1,699,900 | 45.0 | 6,865,660 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 32.9 | 1,854,283 | 39.0 | 2,257,196 | 33.0 | 1,268,641 | 35.2 | 5,380,120 |
| View/photograph birds | 19.9 | 1,121,034 | 31.6 | 1,830,363 | 31.3 | 1,202,598 | 27.2 | 4,153,995 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 24.4 | 1,376,771 | 27.7 | 1,600,746 | 23.2 | 893,317 | 25.4 | 3,870,834 |
| View/photograph fish | 20.7 | 1,165,211 | 29.0 | 1,678,093 | 17.4 | 669,307 | 23.0 | 3,512,611 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 15.6 | 880,315 | 17.9 | 1,037,794 | 13.6 | 521,574 | 16.0 | 2,439,683 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,632,763, age 35-54=5,785,384, age 55+=3,846,984. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 81.6 | 4,593,591 | 83.6 | 4,839,433 | 83.6 | 3,216,342 | 82.9 | 12649366 |
| Family gathering | 77.2 | 4,350,625 | 74.5 | 4,307,695 | 68.5 | 2,634,254 | 74.0 | 11292574 |
| Picnicking | 50.5 | 2,845,818 | 58.3 | 3,371,334 | 51.4 | 1,975,660 | 53.7 | 8,192,812 |
| Driving for pleasure | 41.7 | 2,347,719 | 50.5 | 2,923,278 | 48.4 | 1,863,506 | 46.7 | 7,134,503 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 50.5 | 2,844,000 | 46.2 | 2,672,346 | 26.3 | 1,011,051 | 42.8 | 6,527,397 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 10.9 | 612,490 | 10.2 | 592,800 | 5.2 | 199,931 | 9.2 | 1,405,221 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,632,763, age 35-54=5,785,384, age 55+=3,846,984. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 62.1 | 3,497,578 | 59.6 | 3,445,840 | 44.7 | 1,721,169 | 56.8 | 8,664,587 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 61.9 | 3,487,219 | 53.1 | 3,069,700 | 29.8 | 1,145,252 | 50.5 | 7,702,171 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 54.2 | 3,051,941 | 47.5 | 2,750,299 | 24.4 | 940,284 | 44.2 | 6,742,524 |
| Boating (any type) | 37.2 | 2,097,333 | 32.5 | 1,878,950 | 25.2 | 970,475 | 32.4 | 4,946,758 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 29.0 | 1,630,789 | 30.7 | 1,776,797 | 17.8 | 685,132 | 26.8 | 4,092,718 |
| Motorboating | 18.8 | 1,059,116 | 20.2 | 1,171,195 | 16.2 | 622,786 | 18.7 | 2,853,097 |
| Freshwater fishing | 20.0 | 1,128,257 | 18.1 | 1,045,720 | 10.0 | 383,873 | 16.8 | 2,557,850 |
| Saltwater fishing | 15.0 | 844,147 | 12.6 | 726,253 | 9.8 | 375,718 | 12.7 | 1,946,118 |
| Use personal watercraft | 21.3 | 1,199,350 | 10.2 | 592,125 | 3.0 | 116,334 | 12.5 | 1,907,809 |
| Coldwater fishing | 13.7 | 772,226 | 12.7 | 732,885 | 8.0 | 308,568 | 11.9 | 1,813,679 |
| Snorkeling | 11.4 | 639,733 | 12.4 | 715,176 | 6.0 | 231,147 | 10.4 | 1,586,056 |
| Warmwater fishing | 12.7 | 715,453 | 10.5 | 604,806 | 3.3 | 125,937 | 9.5 | 1,446,196 |
| Sailing | 7.6 | 428,050 | 7.7 | 447,312 | 6.3 | 241,543 | 7.3 | 1,116,905 |
| Rafting | 10.1 | 570,324 | 7.7 | 443,203 | 1.9 | 74,992 | 7.1 | 1,088,519 |
| Waterskiing | 11.2 | 629,851 | 5.8 | 333,587 | 1.6 | 61,770 | 6.7 | 1,025,208 |
| Surfing | 10.9 | 616,055 | 5.3 | 306,637 | 1.5 | 55,943 | 6.4 | 978,635 |
| Kayaking | 6.1 | 344,155 | 4.9 | 285,488 | 1.8 | 68,032 | 4.6 | 697,675 |
| Canoeing | 4.9 | 275,304 | 4.6 | 268,680 | 1.8 | 69,002 | 4.0 | 612,986 |
| Rowing | 3.5 | 195,529 | 3.3 | 191,382 | 1.3 | 50,639 | 2.9 | 437,550 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.9 | 162,451 | 1.6 | 91,410 | 3.8 | 146,349 | 2.6 | 400,210 |
| Scuba diving | 2.7 | 150,374 | 3.0 | 171,183 | 0.7 | 28,520 | 2.3 | 350,077 |
| Windsurfing | 0.7 | 41,979 | 0.7 | 40,172 | 0.5 | 18,154 | 0.7 | 100,305 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,632,763, age 35-54=5,785,384, age 55+=3,846,984. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 31.7 | 1,784,873 | 18.6 | 1,078,315 | 5.0 | 193,502 | 20.0 | 3,056,690 |
| Snowboarding | 21.2 | 1,196,417 | 4.9 | 283,942 | 0.8 | 31,192 | 9.9 | 1,511,551 |
| Downhill skiing | 11.0 | 621,140 | 9.4 | 543,119 | 2.6 | 101,557 | 8.3 | 1,265,816 |
| Snowmobiling | 3.1 | 177,043 | 1.4 | 81,124 | 0.4 | 14,716 | 1.8 | 272,883 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.4 | 81,299 | 1.5 | 85,848 | 0.4 | 15,409 | 1.2 | 182,556 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,632,763, age 35-54=5,785,384, age 55+=3,846,984. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 48.2 | 704,437 | 54.9 | 579,212 | 30.7 | 109,103 | 48.5 | 1,392,752 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 35.3 | 516,398 | 34.3 | 361,712 | 22.3 | 79,196 | 33.3 | 957,306 |
| Developed camping | 29.7 | 433,376 | 29.7 | 313,083 | 14.8 | 52,669 | 27.8 | 799,128 |
| Mountain biking | 31.5 | 460,839 | 30.6 | 322,767 | 15.2 | 53,960 | 29.2 | 837,566 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 17.9 | 261,323 | 21.5 | 226,679 | 12.6 | 44,688 | 18.5 | 532,690 |
| Drive off-road | 24.0 | 351,199 | 15.7 | 166,240 | 8.6 | 30,461 | 19.1 | 547,900 |
| Primitive camping | 15.9 | 231,805 | 9.1 | 96,178 | 6.3 | 22,443 | 12.2 | 350,426 |
| Backpacking | 16.4 | 239,324 | 14.8 | 156,535 | 4.9 | 17,263 | 14.4 | 413,122 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 8.3 | 120,884 | 6.1 | 64,081 | 2.6 | 9,218 | 6.8 | 194,183 |
| Hunting (any type) | 5.6 | 81,633 | 3.0 | 31,791 | 1.8 | 6,237 | 4.2 | 119,661 |
| Small game hunting | 3.7 | 53,604 | 2.1 | 22,378 | 1.3 | 4,742 | 2.8 | 80,724 |
| Big game hunting | 2.5 | 35,831 | 1.1 | 11,529 | 1.1 | 3,951 | 1.8 | 51,311 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 1.2 | 18,137 | 0.4 | 3,786 | 0.1 | 502 | 0.8 | 22,425 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,461,066, age 35-54=1,055,909, age 55+=355,462. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 44.9 | 655,765 | 51.2 | 540,990 | 46.9 | 166,762 | 47.5 | 1,363,517 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 53.4 | 780,180 | 60.1 | 634,282 | 50.9 | 180,867 | 55.5 | 1,595,329 |
| Sightseeing | 36.5 | 533,222 | 40.6 | 428,676 | 39.4 | 139,969 | 38.4 | 1,101,867 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 27.2 | 398,020 | 37.1 | 391,923 | 30.5 | 108,366 | 31.3 | 898,309 |
| Visit historic sites | 33.9 | 495,413 | 37.6 | 396,501 | 30.1 | 107,061 | 34.8 | 998,975 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 24.4 | 356,371 | 28.7 | 303,512 | 22.1 | 78,430 | 25.7 | 738,313 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.5 | 212,459 | 22.5 | 237,670 | 17.7 | 62,899 | 17.9 | 513,028 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 21.6 | 315,309 | 23.4 | 247,391 | 17.8 | 63,278 | 21.8 | 625,978 |
| View/photograph fish | 18.2 | 265,562 | 23.2 | 245,304 | 14.0 | 49,836 | 19.5 | 560,702 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 14.5 | 211,526 | 17.1 | 180,995 | 12.7 | 45,041 | 15.2 | 437,562 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,461,066, age 35-54=1,055,909, age 55+=355,462. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 69.7 | 1,018,953 | 69.0 | 728,696 | 74.1 | 263,391 | 70.0 | 2,011,040 |
| Family gathering | 75.2 | 1,098,503 | 71.6 | 755,559 | 65.7 | 233,435 | 72.7 | 2,087,497 |
| Picnicking | 45.6 | 666,125 | 51.4 | 542,294 | 44.2 | 157,243 | 47.5 | 1,365,662 |
| Driving for pleasure | 34.2 | 499,074 | 38.9 | 411,133 | 34.3 | 121,763 | 35.9 | 1,031,970 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 51.5 | 752,716 | 51.8 | 546,788 | 35.9 | 127,532 | 49.7 | 1,427,036 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 9.9 | 144,261 | 6.8 | 72,267 | 3.5 | 12,436 | 8.0 | 228,964 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,461,066, age 35-54=1,055,909, age 55+=355,462. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 52.5 | 767,292 | 46.3 | 488,735 | 34.3 | 121,753 | 48.0 | 1,377,780 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 50.9 | 743,433 | 44.0 | 464,344 | 24.4 | 86,907 | 45.1 | 1,294,684 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 47.2 | 690,186 | 39.5 | 416,865 | 23.6 | 83,782 | 41.5 | 1,190,833 |
| Boating (any type) | 30.7 | 448,024 | 24.9 | 263,176 | 18.9 | 67,014 | 27.1 | 778,214 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 21.6 | 316,227 | 19.5 | 206,326 | 14.3 | 50,832 | 20.0 | 573,385 |
| Motorboating | 15.3 | 223,274 | 15.3 | 161,588 | 11.8 | 42,015 | 14.9 | 426,877 |
| Freshwater fishing | 20.6 | 300,342 | 20.1 | 212,051 | 10.9 | 38,666 | 19.2 | 551,059 |
| Saltwater fishing | 17.0 | 248,404 | 13.6 | 143,826 | 12.3 | 43,737 | 15.2 | 435,967 |
| Use personal watercraft | 21.5 | 314,501 | 7.2 | 76,146 | 5.9 | 20,819 | 14.3 | 411,466 |
| Coldwater fishing | 14.1 | 206,628 | 12.9 | 135,948 | 7.7 | 27,287 | 12.9 | 369,863 |
| Snorkeling | 8.2 | 120,336 | 8.4 | 88,484 | 5.2 | 18,348 | 7.9 | 227,168 |
| Warmwater fishing | 15.6 | 227,957 | 10.9 | 114,828 | 4.4 | 15,576 | 12.5 | 358,361 |
| Sailing | 5.8 | 84,102 | 5.4 | 56,785 | 4.7 | 16,786 | 5.5 | 157,673 |
| Rafting | 7.8 | 113,583 | 5.2 | 55,123 | 1.5 | 5,435 | 6.1 | 174,141 |
| Waterskiing | 10.4 | 152,630 | 3.8 | 40,243 | 2.2 | 7,663 | 7.0 | 200,536 |
| Surfing | 9.7 | 141,677 | 4.3 | 45,165 | 2.4 | 8,389 | 6.8 | 195,231 |
| Kayaking | 3.8 | 55,405 | 4.3 | 45,500 | 1.2 | 4,346 | 3.7 | 105,251 |
| Canoeing | 3.8 | 55,649 | 3.1 | 33,256 | 1.4 | 4,967 | 3.3 | 93,872 |
| Rowing | 3.4 | 50,382 | 1.7 | 18,272 | 1.9 | 6,727 | 2.6 | 75,381 |
| Anadromous fishing | 3.5 | 51,144 | 2.3 | 24,519 | 3.6 | 12,779 | 3.1 | 88,442 |
| Scuba diving | 1.8 | 25,904 | 1.6 | 17,277 | 0.7 | 2,328 | 1.6 | 45,509 |
| Windsurfing | 0.5 | 7,846 | 0.5 | 5,149 | 0.3 | 937 | 0.5 | 13,932 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,461,066, age 35-54=1,055,909, age 55+=355,462. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 27.2 | 397,128 | 17.0 | 179,975 | 5.7 | 20,147 | 20.8 | 597,250 |
| Snowboarding | 27.2 | 397,108 | 6.2 | 65,170 | 0.9 | 3,184 | 16.2 | 465,462 |
| Downhill skiing | 7.8 | 114,114 | 6.8 | 71,941 | 2.6 | 9,291 | 6.8 | 195,346 |
| Snowmobiling | 2.9 | 42,263 | 1.4 | 14,967 | 0.4 | 1,407 | 2.0 | 58,637 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.9 | 13,136 | 1.2 | 13,128 | 0.3 | 1,155 | 1.0 | 27,419 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,461,066, age 35-54=1,055,909, age 55+=355,462. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 42.8 | 560,627 | 53.0 | 532,488 | 24.3 | 108,636 | 43.5 | 1,201,751 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 24.8 | 325,107 | 26.6 | 267,232 | 17.1 | 76,330 | 24.2 | 668,669 |
| Developed camping | 25.5 | 334,373 | 24.1 | 242,048 | 14.7 | 65,847 | 23.3 | 642,268 |
| Mountain biking | 23.7 | 311,347 | 13.9 | 139,213 | 4.8 | 21,528 | 17.1 | 472,088 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 20.6 | 269,858 | 19.0 | 190,997 | 14.2 | 63,514 | 19.0 | 524,369 |
| Drive off-road | 16.3 | 214,175 | 10.6 | 106,889 | 4.5 | 19,979 | 12.3 | 341,043 |
| Primitive camping | 8.1 | 106,382 | 7.3 | 73,029 | 1.7 | 7,684 | 6.8 | 187,095 |
| Backpacking | 9.7 | 126,685 | 7.3 | 73,212 | 3.0 | 13,375 | 7.7 | 213,272 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 6.5 | 85,407 | 6.5 | 65,507 | 3.5 | 15,822 | 6.0 | 166,736 |
| Hunting (any type) | 0.7 | 9,341 | 0.8 | 8,257 | 0.7 | 3,010 | 0.7 | 20,608 |
| Small game hunting | 0.4 | 5,189 | 0.2 | 2,263 | 0.0 | 171 | 0.3 | 7,623 |
| Big game hunting | 0.4 | 4,886 | 0.2 | 2,016 | 0.1 | 366 | 0.3 | 7,268 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.4 | 5,509 | 0.0 | 33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5,542 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,311,325, age 35-54=1,003,819, age 55+=446,625. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 49.2 | 645,444 | 51.8 | 520,261 | 45.3 | 202,536 | 49.5 | 1,368,241 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 62.4 | 818,580 | 58.8 | 590,641 | 50.1 | 223,624 | 59.1 | 1,632,845 |
| Sightseeing | 42.2 | 553,070 | 44.5 | 446,562 | 40.1 | 178,970 | 42.7 | 1,178,602 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 35.3 | 463,068 | 42.8 | 429,537 | 35.7 | 159,258 | 38.1 | 1,051,863 |
| Visit historic sites | 30.5 | 400,289 | 35.9 | 360,264 | 32.2 | 143,835 | 32.7 | 904,388 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 24.5 | 321,915 | 28.7 | 288,371 | 20.9 | 93,148 | 25.5 | 703,434 |
| View/photograph birds | 17.5 | 229,684 | 22.6 | 227,308 | 22.7 | 101,542 | 20.2 | 558,534 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 21.0 | 275,198 | 22.2 | 222,896 | 19.1 | 85,484 | 21.1 | 583,578 |
| View/photograph fish | 16.0 | 209,842 | 23.7 | 237,653 | 13.1 | 58,491 | 18.3 | 505,986 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 11.2 | 147,017 | 9.8 | 98,376 | 7.2 | 31,990 | 10.0 | 277,383 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,311,325, age 35-54=1,003,819, age 55+=446,625. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 81.0 | 1,061,944 | 76.5 | 767,983 | 73.6 | 328,532 | 78.2 | 2,158,459 |
| Family gathering | 79.0 | 1,036,333 | 74.5 | 747,620 | 69.1 | 308,529 | 75.8 | 2,092,482 |
| Picnicking | 50.6 | 662,907 | 52.6 | 528,124 | 47.7 | 212,866 | 50.8 | 1,403,897 |
| Driving for pleasure | 35.1 | 460,523 | 39.5 | 396,170 | 38.5 | 171,934 | 37.2 | 1,028,627 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 47.1 | 617,434 | 35.9 | 360,024 | 17.7 | 79,060 | 38.3 | 1,056,518 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 8.1 | 105,800 | 8.7 | 87,623 | 4.7 | 20,790 | 7.8 | 214,213 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,311,325, age 35-54=1,003,819, age 55+=446,625. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 51.5 | 675,152 | 47.8 | 479,886 | 39.1 | 174,587 | 48.1 | 1,329,625 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 58.0 | 760,737 | 44.0 | 441,244 | 29.1 | 129,899 | 48.2 | 1,331,880 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 45.0 | 590,556 | 36.3 | 364,350 | 18.1 | 80,846 | 37.5 | 1,035,752 |
| Boating (any type) | 28.2 | 370,071 | 21.3 | 214,138 | 18.4 | 82,083 | 24.1 | 666,292 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 21.8 | 285,480 | 24.3 | 243,657 | 11.2 | 49,970 | 21.0 | 579,107 |
| Motorboating | 13.1 | 171,591 | 13.6 | 136,756 | 10.7 | 47,633 | 12.9 | 355,980 |
| Freshwater fishing | 11.4 | 149,843 | 10.3 | 103,229 | 5.5 | 24,536 | 10.1 | 277,608 |
| Saltwater fishing | 6.6 | 87,118 | 5.2 | 52,549 | 3.5 | 15,757 | 5.6 | 155,424 |
| Use personal watercraft | 18.9 | 248,191 | 10.8 | 108,565 | 1.4 | 6,076 | 13.1 | 362,832 |
| Coldwater fishing | 7.6 | 99,125 | 6.5 | 65,728 | 4.3 | 19,399 | 6.7 | 184,252 |
| Snorkeling | 6.3 | 82,173 | 4.1 | 40,699 | 2.0 | 8,849 | 4.8 | 131,721 |
| Warmwater fishing | 6.3 | 82,260 | 6.9 | 68,908 | 1.4 | 6,269 | 5.7 | 157,437 |
| Sailing | 6.0 | 78,835 | 4.7 | 47,154 | 4.7 | 20,866 | 5.3 | 146,855 |
| Rafting | 7.1 | 93,668 | 5.2 | 51,788 | 1.3 | 5,847 | 5.5 | 151,303 |
| Waterskiing | 6.9 | 91,093 | 3.3 | 33,072 | 0.5 | 2,174 | 4.6 | 126,339 |
| Surfing | 4.3 | 56,350 | 1.1 | 11,482 | 0.1 | 230 | 2.5 | 68,062 |
| Kayaking | 2.4 | 31,541 | 1.7 | 16,984 | 0.5 | 2,207 | 1.8 | 50,732 |
| Canoeing | 2.3 | 30,430 | 1.7 | 17,014 | 0.6 | 2,684 | 1.8 | 50,128 |
| Rowing | 3.0 | 38,932 | 3.5 | 34,847 | 0.4 | 1,945 | 2.7 | 75,724 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.0 | 26,496 | 1.3 | 12,694 | 2.0 | 8,962 | 1.7 | 48,152 |
| Scuba diving | 1.0 | 12,736 | 0.4 | 4,434 | 0.0 | 33 | 0.6 | 17,203 |
| Windsurfing | 0.8 | 11,106 | 0.2 | 1,818 | 0.4 | 1,986 | 0.5 | 14,910 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,311,325, age 35-54=1,003,819, age 55+=446,625. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 23.4 | 307,038 | 11.1 | 111,386 | 2.2 | 10,014 | 15.5 | 428,438 |
| Snowboarding | 11.1 | 145,569 | 2.1 | 21,356 | 0.8 | 3,418 | 6.2 | 170,343 |
| Downhill skiing | 7.9 | 103,052 | 4.0 | 40,333 | 0.8 | 3,532 | 5.3 | 146,917 |
| Snowmobiling | 1.1 | 14,676 | 0.6 | 5,951 | 0.0 | 173 | 0.8 | 20,800 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.6 | 20,487 | 0.3 | 2,992 | 0.0 | 147 | 0.9 | 23,626 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,311,325, age 35-54=1,003,819, age 55+=446,625. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 52.7 | 487,974 | 54.2 | 712,493 | 32.7 | 349,518 | 46.9 | 1,549,985 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 58.6 | 542,165 | 55.0 | 723,341 | 35.9 | 383,604 | 49.9 | 1,649,110 |
| Developed camping | 49.7 | 459,787 | 40.8 | 536,757 | 21.0 | 224,248 | 36.9 | 1,220,792 |
| Mountain biking | 36.4 | 337,055 | 30.7 | 403,213 | 14.9 | 159,263 | 27.2 | 899,531 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 26.0 | 240,699 | 27.1 | 356,461 | 16.7 | 178,623 | 23.5 | 775,783 |
| Drive off-road | 37.2 | 344,176 | 25.1 | 330,339 | 11.8 | 126,264 | 24.2 | 800,779 |
| Primitive camping | 37.3 | 345,177 | 26.3 | 345,773 | 13.9 | 148,500 | 25.4 | 839,450 |
| Backpacking | 26.1 | 241,573 | 25.2 | 331,889 | 7.7 | 81,908 | 19.8 | 655,370 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 12.1 | 111,697 | 12.8 | 168,617 | 4.6 | 49,234 | 10.0 | 329,548 |
| Hunting (any type) | 11.0 | 102,106 | 6.5 | 85,636 | 4.6 | 48,994 | 7.2 | 236,736 |
| Small game hunting | 9.2 | 85,458 | 5.7 | 74,792 | 4.0 | 42,381 | 6.1 | 202,631 |
| Big game hunting | 6.2 | 57,069 | 5.3 | 69,407 | 4.3 | 46,348 | 5.2 | 172,824 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 2.6 | 24,368 | 1.6 | 21,074 | 0.8 | 8,862 | 1.6 | 54,304 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925,520, age 35-54=1,315,028, age 55+=1,067,259. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 69.2 | 640,672 | 74.6 | 980,592 | 67.5 | 720,802 | 70.8 | 2,342,066 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 65.5 | 606,200 | 68.8 | 905,027 | 57.0 | 608,558 | 64.1 | 2,119,785 |
| Sightseeing | 58.4 | 540,455 | 65.5 | 860,823 | 59.3 | 632,873 | 61.5 | 2,034,151 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 51.0 | 471,893 | 55.8 | 733,417 | 48.4 | 516,947 | 52.1 | 1,722,257 |
| Visit historic sites | 56.0 | 518,550 | 58.0 | 763,106 | 48.0 | 512,659 | 54.2 | 1,794,315 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 50.1 | 463,697 | 46.1 | 605,904 | 41.0 | 438,076 | 45.6 | 1,507,677 |
| View/photograph birds | 24.8 | 229,782 | 38.3 | 503,227 | 32.6 | 347,591 | 32.7 | 1,080,600 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 28.1 | 259,713 | 32.3 | 424,297 | 25.0 | 267,261 | 28.8 | 951,271 |
| View/photograph fish | 29.0 | 268,727 | 32.4 | 426,520 | 19.8 | 211,139 | 27.4 | 906,386 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 26.9 | 248,910 | 29.1 | 382,379 | 20.7 | 221,171 | 25.8 | 852,460 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925,520, age 35-54=1,315,028, age 55+=1,067,259. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 83.2 | 769,727 | 87.0 | 1,143,561 | 86.6 | 924,254 | 85.8 | 2,837,542 |
| Family gathering | 73.3 | 678,480 | 71.3 | 937,340 | 66.5 | 710,149 | 70.3 | 2,325,969 |
| Picnicking | 51.8 | 479,173 | 60.4 | 794,506 | 51.7 | 551,396 | 55.2 | 1,825,075 |
| Driving for pleasure | 56.2 | 520,157 | 59.9 | 787,434 | 51.8 | 552,487 | 56.2 | 1,860,078 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 57.9 | 536,257 | 54.6 | 718,560 | 36.4 | 388,038 | 49.7 | 1,642,855 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 14.1 | 130,409 | 13.7 | 180,564 | 5.8 | 62,058 | 11.3 | 373,031 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925,520, age 35-54=1,315,028, age 55+=1,067,259. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 71.6 | 662,892 | 62.1 | 817,247 | 41.5 | 442,808 | 58.1 | 1,922,947 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 67.0 | 619,850 | 57.6 | 757,871 | 28.8 | 307,191 | 50.9 | 1,684,912 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 68.4 | 632,934 | 56.1 | 738,159 | 29.1 | 310,257 | 50.8 | 1,681,350 |
| Boating (any type) | 55.9 | 517,454 | 42.7 | 561,991 | 29.3 | 312,382 | 42.1 | 1,391,827 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 40.7 | 376,671 | 39.0 | 512,981 | 22.9 | 243,974 | 34.3 | 1,133,626 |
| Motorboating | 34.2 | 316,178 | 28.8 | 378,394 | 21.1 | 225,013 | 27.8 | 919,585 |
| Freshwater fishing | 35.0 | 324,328 | 29.8 | 391,865 | 16.9 | 180,016 | 27.1 | 896,209 |
| Saltwater fishing | 21.3 | 196,911 | 17.6 | 232,049 | 13.9 | 148,244 | 17.4 | 577,204 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.5 | 245,463 | 10.4 | 136,215 | 5.3 | 57,073 | 13.3 | 438,751 |
| Coldwater fishing | 26.9 | 248,534 | 23.1 | 304,242 | 13.7 | 146,261 | 21.1 | 699,037 |
| Snorkeling | 14.2 | 131,455 | 18.4 | 242,401 | 9.3 | 98,727 | 14.3 | 472,583 |
| Warmwater fishing | 22.0 | 203,387 | 16.3 | 214,565 | 6.1 | 65,620 | 14.6 | 483,572 |
| Sailing | 10.6 | 97,705 | 11.4 | 150,508 | 7.7 | 82,338 | 10.0 | 330,551 |
| Rafting | 18.3 | 169,445 | 10.8 | 142,153 | 2.5 | 26,931 | 10.2 | 338,529 |
| Waterskiing | 20.2 | 187,095 | 9.8 | 128,653 | 3.5 | 37,049 | 10.7 | 352,797 |
| Surfing | 15.8 | 145,802 | 6.4 | 83,536 | 2.6 | 27,485 | 7.8 | 256,823 |
| Kayaking | 10.4 | 96,227 | 7.1 | 93,853 | 3.0 | 32,139 | 6.7 | 222,219 |
| Canoeing | 6.9 | 63,748 | 6.9 | 90,569 | 3.0 | 31,877 | 5.6 | 186,194 |
| Rowing | 5.0 | 46,473 | 4.1 | 53,983 | 2.7 | 28,448 | 3.9 | 128,904 |
| Anadromous fishing | 4.8 | 44,693 | 2.5 | 32,994 | 6.0 | 64,120 | 4.3 | 141,807 |
| Scuba diving | 4.6 | 42,725 | 5.9 | 78,165 | 1.9 | 20,393 | 4.3 | 141,283 |
| Windsurfing | 0.7 | 6,399 | 1.3 | 17,134 | 0.4 | 4,709 | 0.9 | 28,242 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925,520, age 35-54=1,315,028, age 55+=1,067,259. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 46.0 | 425,781 | 25.3 | 332,651 | 9.0 | 95,544 | 25.8 | 853,976 |
| Snowboarding | 32.5 | 300,586 | 6.9 | 90,399 | 1.1 | 11,745 | 12.2 | 402,730 |
| Downhill skiing | 15.1 | 139,993 | 14.6 | 191,512 | 5.5 | 58,330 | 11.8 | 389,835 |
| Snowmobiling | 7.2 | 66,270 | 3.1 | 40,163 | 0.9 | 9,837 | 3.5 | 116,270 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.2 | 11,447 | 3.1 | 40,965 | 1.0 | 10,735 | 1.9 | 63,147 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925,520, age 35-54=1,315,028, age 55+=1,067,259. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 45.4 | 406,084 | 51.1 | 645,606 | 25.3 | 321,097 | 40.1 | 1,372,787 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 44.9 | 401,496 | 43.0 | 543,069 | 27.6 | 350,012 | 37.8 | 1,294,577 |
| Developed camping | 39.2 | 350,138 | 37.0 | 467,384 | 20.3 | 257,397 | 31.4 | 1,074,919 |
| Mountain biking | 25.7 | 230,018 | 16.1 | 203,073 | 5.1 | 64,331 | 14.5 | 497,422 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 28.0 | 250,261 | 27.8 | 351,271 | 20.4 | 258,071 | 25.1 | 859,603 |
| Drive off-road | 26.3 | 235,324 | 14.0 | 176,301 | 6.2 | 78,318 | 14.3 | 489,943 |
| Primitive camping | 20.8 | 185,982 | 15.6 | 196,514 | 4.5 | 57,022 | 12.8 | 439,518 |
| Backpacking | 15.9 | 142,262 | 13.5 | 170,700 | 4.4 | 56,404 | 10.8 | 369,366 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 14.2 | 127,172 | 11.6 | 146,631 | 5.6 | 70,932 | 10.1 | 344,735 |
| Hunting (any type) | 2.2 | 19,905 | 1.3 | 16,529 | 1.6 | 19,662 | 1.6 | 56,096 |
| Small game hunting | 0.7 | 6,350 | 0.8 | 9,814 | 0.2 | 3,049 | 0.6 | 19,213 |
| Big game hunting | 2.2 | 19,655 | 1.1 | 13,524 | 0.6 | 7,528 | 1.2 | 40,707 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.9 | 8,170 | 0.0 | 142 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 8,312 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=894,311, age 35-54=1,263,398, age 55+=1,267,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 74.9 | 669,393 | 83.1 | 1,049,420 | 66.7 | 846,244 | 74.9 | 2,565,057 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 71.2 | 636,733 | 68.9 | 870,691 | 56.1 | 711,416 | 64.8 | 2,218,840 |
| Sightseeing | 60.6 | 542,275 | 71.3 | 900,325 | 60.8 | 770,812 | 64.6 | 2,213,412 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 58.5 | 523,261 | 71.8 | 906,949 | 57.5 | 729,702 | 63.1 | 2,159,912 |
| Visit historic sites | 54.0 | 482,973 | 62.6 | 790,355 | 52.3 | 662,539 | 56.5 | 1,935,867 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 47.7 | 426,523 | 58.0 | 732,265 | 40.1 | 508,461 | 48.7 | 1,667,249 |
| View/photograph birds | 29.6 | 264,916 | 45.0 | 568,196 | 42.1 | 533,818 | 39.9 | 1,366,930 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 30.8 | 275,370 | 32.1 | 405,690 | 26.0 | 329,062 | 29.5 | 1,010,122 |
| View/photograph fish | 24.2 | 216,715 | 36.5 | 461,361 | 18.9 | 239,321 | 26.8 | 917,397 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 17.5 | 156,372 | 18.9 | 238,306 | 13.1 | 166,533 | 16.4 | 561,211 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=894,311, age 35-54=1,263,398, age 55+=1,267,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 94.4 | 844,672 | 93.0 | 1,174,978 | 86.3 | 1,094,412 | 90.9 | 3,114,062 |
| Family gathering | 81.1 | 725,605 | 79.6 | 1,005,886 | 70.1 | 889,066 | 76.5 | 2,620,557 |
| Picnicking | 59.5 | 532,060 | 67.1 | 847,692 | 56.2 | 713,224 | 61.1 | 2,092,976 |
| Driving for pleasure | 53.5 | 478,687 | 64.9 | 820,111 | 58.4 | 740,494 | 59.5 | 2,039,292 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 53.0 | 474,072 | 44.1 | 557,691 | 19.0 | 241,411 | 37.2 | 1,273,174 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 15.7 | 140,667 | 14.0 | 176,682 | 6.7 | 84,683 | 11.7 | 402,032 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=894,311, age 35-54=1,263,398, age 55+=1,267,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 69.0 | 617,254 | 65.8 | 831,261 | 47.7 | 604,585 | 59.9 | 2,053,100 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 74.3 | 664,407 | 60.2 | 760,402 | 32.6 | 413,827 | 53.7 | 1,838,636 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.6 | 586,796 | 54.3 | 686,283 | 23.2 | 294,536 | 45.8 | 1,567,615 |
| Boating (any type) | 47.0 | 420,381 | 41.0 | 518,141 | 28.9 | 366,400 | 38.1 | 1,304,922 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 43.3 | 387,030 | 40.8 | 515,558 | 19.5 | 247,430 | 33.6 | 1,150,018 |
| Motorboating | 25.6 | 228,912 | 28.7 | 362,813 | 19.5 | 247,136 | 24.5 | 838,861 |
| Freshwater fishing | 22.4 | 200,122 | 17.4 | 220,367 | 8.1 | 102,436 | 15.3 | 522,925 |
| Saltwater fishing | 8.5 | 76,388 | 5.2 | 66,212 | 3.9 | 50,072 | 5.6 | 192,672 |
| Use personal watercraft | 23.7 | 212,096 | 12.6 | 158,929 | 1.2 | 14,788 | 11.3 | 385,813 |
| Coldwater fishing | 16.3 | 145,563 | 12.7 | 160,611 | 7.2 | 91,602 | 11.6 | 397,776 |
| Snorkeling | 16.1 | 143,606 | 11.5 | 145,670 | 4.2 | 53,124 | 10.0 | 342,400 |
| Warmwater fishing | 10.8 | 96,923 | 9.3 | 117,608 | 1.9 | 24,186 | 7.0 | 238,717 |
| Sailing | 11.6 | 103,913 | 9.7 | 122,188 | 7.1 | 90,643 | 9.2 | 316,744 |
| Rafting | 15.4 | 138,036 | 11.6 | 146,260 | 2.4 | 30,101 | 9.2 | 314,397 |
| Waterskiing | 14.6 | 130,271 | 7.0 | 88,529 | 0.8 | 9,612 | 6.7 | 228,412 |
| Surfing | 6.1 | 54,579 | 2.4 | 30,106 | 0.1 | 1,086 | 2.5 | 85,771 |
| Kayaking | 7.8 | 69,375 | 5.0 | 63,264 | 1.1 | 13,942 | 4.3 | 146,581 |
| Canoeing | 6.8 | 60,601 | 6.1 | 76,703 | 1.4 | 17,982 | 4.5 | 155,286 |
| Rowing | 2.3 | 20,575 | 4.0 | 50,659 | 0.5 | 6,761 | 2.3 | 77,995 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.1 | 19,208 | 0.9 | 11,993 | 3.4 | 42,587 | 2.2 | 73,788 |
| Scuba diving | 2.5 | 22,358 | 1.8 | 22,140 | 0.0 | 362 | 1.3 | 44,860 |
| Windsurfing | 0.9 | 8,331 | 0.5 | 5,989 | 0.6 | 7,457 | 0.6 | 21,777 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=894,311, age 35-54=1,263,398, age 55+=1,267,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 38.1 | 340,944 | 21.5 | 271,089 | 3.3 | 41,250 | 19.1 | 653,283 |
| Snowboarding | 12.7 | 113,807 | 3.3 | 42,285 | 0.6 | 7,973 | 4.8 | 164,065 |
| Downhill skiing | 17.1 | 153,373 | 11.8 | 148,855 | 1.4 | 17,767 | 9.3 | 319,995 |
| Snowmobiling | 3.6 | 31,959 | 0.8 | 10,353 | 0.2 | 1,902 | 1.3 | 44,214 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.3 | 29,784 | 1.6 | 19,657 | 0.2 | 2,364 | 1.5 | 51,805 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=894,311, age 35-54=1,263,398, age 55+=1,267,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 22.3 | 43,712 | 23.0 | 47,193 | 13.7 | 14,777 | 20.7 | 105,682 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 29.0 | 56,946 | 27.4 | 56,292 | 17.4 | 18,761 | 25.9 | 131,999 |
| Developed camping | 29.0 | 56,832 | 23.6 | 48,496 | 11.6 | 12,524 | 23.1 | 117,852 |
| Mountain biking | 24.4 | 47,916 | 20.7 | 42,548 | 10.5 | 11,343 | 20.0 | 101,807 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 15.2 | 29,802 | 15.8 | 32,473 | 9.5 | 10,284 | 14.2 | 72,559 |
| Drive off-road | 21.6 | 42,400 | 14.9 | 30,567 | 6.9 | 7,470 | 15.8 | 80,437 |
| Primitive camping | 12.0 | 23,631 | 8.5 | 17,464 | 4.3 | 4,649 | 9.0 | 45,744 |
| Backpacking | 9.8 | 19,204 | 9.5 | 19,611 | 3.0 | 3,249 | 8.3 | 42,064 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 6.9 | 13,617 | 7.4 | 15,123 | 2.1 | 2,289 | 6.1 | 31,029 |
| Hunting (any type) | 2.0 | 3,995 | 1.2 | 2,479 | 0.8 | 815 | 1.4 | 7,289 |
| Small game hunting | 2.2 | 4,359 | 1.3 | 2,726 | 0.9 | 969 | 1.6 | 8,054 |
| Big game hunting | 1.2 | 2,451 | 1.1 | 2,234 | 0.8 | 846 | 1.1 | 5,531 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.4 | 808 | 0.3 | 531 | 0.1 | 119 | 0.3 | 1,458 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,189, age 35-54=205,498, age 55+=107,767. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 47.5 | 93,177 | 51.3 | 105,335 | 46.7 | 50,379 | 48.9 | 248,891 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 45.6 | 89,489 | 48.2 | 98,959 | 40.3 | 43,430 | 45.5 | 231,878 |
| Sightseeing | 46.2 | 90,659 | 52.5 | 107,842 | 46.6 | 50,198 | 48.8 | 248,699 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.1 | 60,918 | 34.1 | 69,985 | 29.2 | 31,462 | 31.9 | 162,365 |
| Visit historic sites | 39.9 | 78,186 | 41.4 | 85,075 | 34.2 | 36,823 | 39.3 | 200,084 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 27.3 | 53,603 | 24.9 | 51,249 | 22.1 | 23,844 | 25.3 | 128,696 |
| View/photograph birds | 13.2 | 25,991 | 20.9 | 43,031 | 17.4 | 18,707 | 17.2 | 87,729 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 21.9 | 43,035 | 25.2 | 51,685 | 19.6 | 21,094 | 22.7 | 115,814 |
| View/photograph fish | 19.3 | 37,839 | 21.5 | 44,280 | 13.5 | 14,579 | 19.0 | 96,698 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 12.1 | 23,681 | 13.3 | 27,385 | 9.7 | 10,402 | 12.1 | 61,468 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,189, age 35-54=205,498, age 55+=107,767. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 81.2 | 159,325 | 85.6 | 175,836 | 85.4 | 92,052 | 83.9 | 427,213 |
| Family gathering | 72.6 | 142,473 | 70.7 | 145,242 | 66.6 | 71,788 | 70.6 | 359,503 |
| Picnicking | 43.5 | 85,383 | 51.4 | 105,587 | 43.9 | 47,327 | 46.8 | 238,297 |
| Driving for pleasure | 38.5 | 75,583 | 41.5 | 85,189 | 35.2 | 37,965 | 39.0 | 198,737 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 51.5 | 101,042 | 48.9 | 100,475 | 34.1 | 36,799 | 46.8 | 238,316 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 7.3 | 14,290 | 7.0 | 14,414 | 2.4 | 2,616 | 6.1 | 31,320 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,189, age 35-54=205,498, age 55+=107,767. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 66.6 | 130,578 | 58.0 | 119,279 | 39.7 | 42,783 | 57.4 | 292,640 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 60.3 | 118,248 | 51.8 | 106,512 | 25.9 | 27,917 | 49.6 | 252,677 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 35.3 | 69,316 | 28.9 | 59,409 | 15.5 | 16,699 | 28.5 | 145,424 |
| Boating (any type) | 24.2 | 47,458 | 18.3 | 37,518 | 12.7 | 13,710 | 19.4 | 98,686 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 24.0 | 47,159 | 23.0 | 47,282 | 13.7 | 14,737 | 21.4 | 109,178 |
| Motorboating | 11.1 | 21,771 | 9.3 | 19,149 | 6.9 | 7,436 | 9.5 | 48,356 |
| Freshwater fishing | 20.3 | 39,741 | 17.5 | 35,950 | 9.3 | 10,057 | 16.8 | 85,748 |
| Saltwater fishing | 21.7 | 42,524 | 17.7 | 36,470 | 14.4 | 15,558 | 18.6 | 94,552 |
| Use personal watercraft | 23.4 | 45,849 | 9.2 | 18,888 | 4.6 | 4,949 | 13.7 | 69,686 |
| Coldwater fishing | 11.0 | 21,596 | 9.7 | 20,006 | 5.5 | 5,902 | 9.3 | 47,504 |
| Snorkeling | 6.0 | 11,869 | 7.8 | 15,975 | 4.1 | 4,422 | 6.3 | 32,266 |
| Warmwater fishing | 22.4 | 44,028 | 16.6 | 34,163 | 5.6 | 5,992 | 16.5 | 84,183 |
| Sailing | 5.2 | 10,238 | 5.7 | 11,686 | 3.7 | 3,989 | 5.1 | 25,913 |
| Rafting | 5.0 | 9,875 | 2.9 | 5,892 | 0.7 | 745 | 3.2 | 16,512 |
| Waterskiing | 8.8 | 17,328 | 4.3 | 8,738 | 1.4 | 1,493 | 5.4 | 27,559 |
| Surfing | 3.0 | 5,819 | 1.2 | 2,437 | 0.5 | 488 | 1.7 | 8,744 |
| Kayaking | 1.9 | 3,670 | 1.3 | 2,683 | 0.6 | 620 | 1.4 | 6,973 |
| Canoeing | 0.9 | 1,790 | 0.9 | 1,909 | 0.4 | 434 | 0.8 | 4,133 |
| Rowing | 2.6 | 5,195 | 2.1 | 4,397 | 1.3 | 1,405 | 2.2 | 10,997 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.9 | 5,595 | 1.4 | 2,908 | 3.8 | 4,053 | 2.5 | 12,556 |
| Scuba diving | 3.6 | 7,040 | 4.7 | 9,717 | 1.4 | 1,458 | 3.6 | 18,215 |
| Windsurfing | 0.2 | 367 | 0.4 | 815 | 0.1 | 107 | 0.3 | 1,289 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,189, age 35-54=205,498, age 55+=107,767. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 23.0 | 45,058 | 12.4 | 25,543 | 4.3 | 4,609 | 14.8 | 75,210 |
| Snowboarding | 19.6 | 38,540 | 4.2 | 8,640 | 0.5 | 577 | 9.4 | 47,757 |
| Downhill skiing | 5.7 | 11,215 | 5.3 | 10,956 | 1.9 | 2,069 | 4.8 | 24,240 |
| Snowmobiling | 4.0 | 7,883 | 1.7 | 3,581 | 0.5 | 552 | 2.4 | 12,016 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.2 | 378 | 0.5 | 1,111 | 0.1 | 147 | 0.3 | 1,636 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,189, age 35-54=205,498, age 55+=107,767. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 15.7 | 31,722 | 19.4 | 43,842 | 10.8 | 15,552 | 15.9 | 91,116 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 19.0 | 38,510 | 17.9 | 40,304 | 14.0 | 20,206 | 17.3 | 99,020 |
| Developed camping | 22.4 | 45,310 | 23.2 | 52,273 | 11.4 | 16,441 | 19.9 | 114,024 |
| Mountain biking | 17.4 | 35,216 | 11.3 | 25,594 | 3.5 | 5,040 | 11.5 | 65,850 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 15.9 | 32,110 | 15.9 | 35,993 | 11.4 | 16,358 | 14.8 | 84,461 |
| Drive off-road | 14.8 | 30,003 | 8.0 | 18,056 | 3.5 | 4,992 | 9.3 | 53,051 |
| Primitive camping | 6.6 | 13,445 | 3.4 | 7,632 | 1.1 | 1,645 | 4.0 | 22,722 |
| Backpacking | 5.4 | 10,980 | 4.4 | 9,867 | 1.7 | 2,502 | 4.1 | 23,349 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 7.8 | 15,821 | 7.1 | 16,008 | 3.4 | 4,934 | 6.4 | 36,763 |
| Hunting (any type) | 0.3 | 612 | 0.2 | 350 | 0.3 | 439 | 0.2 | 1,401 |
| Small game hunting | 0.1 | 242 | 0.2 | 362 | 0.0 | 62 | 0.1 | 666 |
| Big game hunting | 0.4 | 850 | 0.2 | 490 | 0.1 | 157 | 0.3 | 1,497 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.1 | 278 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 279 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=202,378, age 35-54=225,755, age 55+=144,004. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 43.7 | 88,449 | 59.6 | 134,619 | 45.9 | 66,080 | 50.5 | 289,148 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 45.3 | 91,589 | 47.0 | 106,132 | 40.1 | 57,722 | 44.6 | 255,443 |
| Sightseeing | 48.3 | 97,786 | 56.5 | 127,503 | 47.9 | 68,913 | 51.4 | 294,202 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.8 | 64,339 | 45.3 | 102,286 | 34.9 | 50,189 | 37.9 | 216,814 |
| Visit historic sites | 38.8 | 78,569 | 44.8 | 101,083 | 37.2 | 53,602 | 40.8 | 233,254 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 24.3 | 49,239 | 30.8 | 69,467 | 20.9 | 30,093 | 26.0 | 148,799 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.7 | 29,827 | 25.8 | 58,312 | 22.5 | 32,435 | 21.1 | 120,574 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 24.3 | 49,221 | 26.3 | 59,293 | 20.8 | 29,889 | 24.2 | 138,403 |
| View/photograph fish | 14.5 | 29,310 | 23.9 | 54,002 | 12.7 | 18,293 | 17.8 | 101,605 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 7.7 | 15,621 | 10.8 | 24,402 | 5.6 | 8,009 | 8.4 | 48,032 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=202,378, age 35-54=225,755, age 55+=144,004. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 93.0 | 188,297 | 91.7 | 207,003 | 84.9 | 122,208 | 90.5 | 517,508 |
| Family gathering | 80.3 | 162,603 | 75.1 | 169,576 | 70.4 | 101,320 | 75.8 | 433,499 |
| Picnicking | 51.9 | 105,118 | 59.2 | 133,727 | 47.7 | 68,647 | 53.7 | 307,492 |
| Driving for pleasure | 36.6 | 74,069 | 44.4 | 100,139 | 39.9 | 57,434 | 40.5 | 231,642 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 41.7 | 84,358 | 37.0 | 83,555 | 17.3 | 24,887 | 33.7 | 192,800 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 7.6 | 15,365 | 7.3 | 16,547 | 3.6 | 5,227 | 6.5 | 37,139 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=202,378, age 35-54=225,755, age 55+=144,004. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 59.9 | 121,197 | 57.1 | 128,938 | 45.9 | 66,087 | 55.3 | 316,222 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 66.5 | 134,630 | 54.3 | 122,690 | 29.3 | 42,261 | 52.4 | 299,581 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 29.3 | 59,225 | 20.8 | 46,919 | 12.3 | 17,759 | 21.7 | 123,903 |
| Boating (any type) | 20.3 | 41,036 | 19.5 | 44,114 | 12.8 | 18,460 | 18.1 | 103,610 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 25.5 | 51,651 | 24.3 | 54,958 | 11.0 | 15,784 | 21.4 | 122,393 |
| Motorboating | 8.2 | 16,626 | 6.1 | 13,710 | 6.4 | 9,181 | 6.9 | 39,517 |
| Freshwater fishing | 12.9 | 26,139 | 9.3 | 21,048 | 5.0 | 7,134 | 9.5 | 54,321 |
| Saltwater fishing | 8.5 | 17,230 | 5.0 | 11,272 | 4.0 | 5,823 | 6.0 | 34,325 |
| Use personal watercraft | 19.5 | 39,517 | 11.3 | 25,476 | 1.1 | 1,560 | 11.6 | 66,553 |
| Coldwater fishing | 6.7 | 13,476 | 5.1 | 11,514 | 3.3 | 4,724 | 5.2 | 29,714 |
| Snorkeling | 6.8 | 13,697 | 4.9 | 11,060 | 1.5 | 2,231 | 4.7 | 26,988 |
| Warmwater fishing | 10.7 | 21,749 | 9.2 | 20,835 | 1.6 | 2,329 | 7.9 | 44,913 |
| Sailing | 6.0 | 12,050 | 4.9 | 11,059 | 4.0 | 5,720 | 5.0 | 28,829 |
| Rafting | 5.5 | 11,115 | 1.9 | 4,373 | 0.7 | 939 | 2.9 | 16,427 |
| Waterskiing | 6.2 | 12,477 | 3.1 | 7,064 | 0.3 | 456 | 3.5 | 19,997 |
| Surfing | 1.1 | 2,298 | 0.4 | 1,004 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.6 | 3,310 |
| Kayaking | 0.9 | 1,795 | 0.6 | 1,259 | 0.2 | 325 | 0.6 | 3,379 |
| Canoeing | 0.6 | 1,299 | 0.5 | 1,168 | 0.2 | 295 | 0.5 | 2,762 |
| Rowing | 1.2 | 2,388 | 2.0 | 4,609 | 0.3 | 477 | 1.3 | 7,474 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.2 | 2,441 | 0.5 | 1,073 | 2.0 | 2,940 | 1.1 | 6,454 |
| Scuba diving | 1.8 | 3,603 | 1.4 | 3,229 | 0.0 | 11 | 1.2 | 6,843 |
| Windsurfing | 0.2 | 498 | 0.1 | 335 | 0.2 | 296 | 0.2 | 1,129 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=202,378, age 35-54=225,755, age 55+=144,004. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 19.0 | 38,494 | 10.8 | 24,457 | 1.6 | 2,256 | 11.4 | 65,207 |
| Snowboarding | 7.7 | 15,610 | 2.0 | 4,551 | 0.4 | 573 | 3.6 | 20,734 |
| Downhill skiing | 6.5 | 13,180 | 4.5 | 10,120 | 0.6 | 793 | 4.2 | 24,093 |
| Snowmobiling | 1.9 | 3,945 | 0.4 | 943 | 0.0 | 38 | 0.9 | 4,926 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.6 | 1,128 | 0.2 | 505 | 0.0 | 12 | 0.3 | 1,645 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=202,378, age 35-54=225,755, age 55+=144,004. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 49.1 | 6,317 | 50.3 | 7,012 | 30.9 | 2,547 | 45.3 | 15,876 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 68.9 | 8,870 | 64.3 | 8,966 | 43.2 | 3,557 | 61.0 | 21,393 |
| Developed camping | 44.9 | 5,786 | 38.1 | 5,313 | 20.4 | 1,685 | 36.5 | 12,784 |
| Mountain biking | 42.9 | 5,529 | 36.2 | 5,041 | 17.1 | 1,409 | 34.2 | 11,979 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 21.8 | 2,803 | 22.8 | 3,184 | 14.4 | 1,183 | 20.5 | 7,170 |
| Drive off-road | 50.5 | 6,500 | 33.1 | 4,619 | 15.4 | 1,266 | 35.3 | 12,385 |
| Primitive camping | 51.0 | 6,567 | 35.6 | 4,958 | 18.9 | 1,555 | 37.3 | 13,080 |
| Backpacking | 31.8 | 4,094 | 30.7 | 4,278 | 8.9 | 731 | 26.0 | 9,103 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 11.6 | 1,492 | 12.1 | 1,685 | 5.0 | 413 | 10.2 | 3,590 |
| Hunting (any type) | 26.8 | 3,451 | 14.5 | 2,027 | 10.3 | 845 | 18.0 | 6,323 |
| Small game hunting | 20.9 | 2,690 | 12.2 | 1,704 | 8.2 | 678 | 14.5 | 5,072 |
| Big game hunting | 16.4 | 2,111 | 12.6 | 1,758 | 10.7 | 882 | 13.6 | 4,751 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 8.9 | 1,146 | 4.7 | 659 | 2.5 | 207 | 5.7 | 2,012 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,877, age 35-54=13,935, age 55+=8,240. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 62.3 | 8,019 | 67.5 | 9,401 | 61.2 | 5,040 | 64.1 | 22,460 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 57.3 | 7,378 | 59.2 | 8,256 | 49.4 | 4,067 | 56.2 | 19,701 |
| Sightseeing | 55.6 | 7,162 | 60.7 | 8,455 | 57.4 | 4,726 | 58.0 | 20,343 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 47.7 | 6,143 | 52.7 | 7,338 | 47.1 | 3,879 | 49.5 | 17,360 |
| Visit historic sites | 48.5 | 6,248 | 50.0 | 6,964 | 41.7 | 3,439 | 47.5 | 16,651 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 53.0 | 6,828 | 48.9 | 6,816 | 43.4 | 3,576 | 49.1 | 17,220 |
| View/photograph birds | 26.1 | 3,355 | 39.5 | 5,500 | 35.0 | 2,884 | 33.5 | 11,739 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 29.6 | 3,809 | 35.5 | 4,951 | 26.7 | 2,199 | 31.3 | 10,959 |
| View/photograph fish | 33.9 | 4,368 | 37.6 | 5,235 | 22.4 | 1,843 | 32.7 | 11,446 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 36.7 | 4,728 | 38.3 | 5,342 | 27.0 | 2,224 | 35.1 | 12,294 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,877, age 35-54=13,935, age 55+=8,240. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 79.4 | 10,218 | 81.3 | 11,324 | 81.4 | 6,709 | 80.6 | 28,251 |
| Family gathering | 75.9 | 9,775 | 73.2 | 10,207 | 67.9 | 5,591 | 73.0 | 25,573 |
| Picnicking | 49.2 | 6,331 | 56.1 | 7,820 | 48.7 | 4,009 | 51.8 | 18,160 |
| Driving for pleasure | 54.5 | 7,015 | 56.7 | 7,900 | 50.4 | 4,153 | 54.4 | 19,068 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 59.7 | 7,694 | 55.8 | 7,781 | 36.2 | 2,980 | 52.7 | 18,455 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 13.5 | 1,740 | 13.4 | 1,862 | 6.4 | 526 | 11.8 | 4,128 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,877, age 35-54=13,935, age 55+=8,240. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 60.4 | 7,779 | 51.7 | 7,211 | 34.9 | 2,879 | 51.0 | 17,869 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 45.7 | 5,885 | 39.1 | 5,450 | 19.4 | 1,598 | 36.9 | 12,933 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 67.9 | 8,741 | 54.7 | 7,618 | 28.0 | 2,308 | 53.3 | 18,667 |
| Boating (any type) | 51.0 | 6,569 | 39.8 | 5,551 | 27.1 | 2,235 | 41.0 | 14,355 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 39.3 | 5,063 | 36.9 | 5,139 | 21.4 | 1,766 | 34.1 | 11,968 |
| Motorboating | 37.1 | 4,780 | 30.5 | 4,252 | 22.6 | 1,863 | 31.1 | 10,895 |
| Freshwater fishing | 43.4 | 5,594 | 36.8 | 5,122 | 21.6 | 1,779 | 35.6 | 12,495 |
| Saltwater fishing | 34.6 | 4,452 | 28.9 | 4,022 | 22.9 | 1,889 | 29.6 | 10,363 |
| Use personal watercraft | 27.8 | 3,584 | 10.7 | 1,496 | 5.7 | 473 | 15.8 | 5,553 |
| Coldwater fishing | 34.9 | 4,489 | 28.9 | 4,027 | 17.6 | 1,454 | 28.4 | 9,970 |
| Snorkeling | 8.5 | 1,091 | 11.0 | 1,529 | 5.3 | 439 | 8.7 | 3,059 |
| Warmwater fishing | 32.1 | 4,139 | 23.2 | 3,234 | 9.3 | 766 | 23.2 | 8,139 |
| Sailing | 10.0 | 1,292 | 10.2 | 1,416 | 7.8 | 642 | 9.6 | 3,350 |
| Rafting | 16.6 | 2,141 | 10.0 | 1,390 | 2.4 | 194 | 10.6 | 3,725 |
| Waterskiing | 17.9 | 2,301 | 8.3 | 1,153 | 3.3 | 270 | 10.6 | 3,724 |
| Surfing | 14.5 | 1,861 | 6.1 | 847 | 2.8 | 228 | 8.4 | 2,936 |
| Kayaking | 6.8 | 882 | 5.1 | 707 | 2.1 | 169 | 5.0 | 1,758 |
| Canoeing | 9.8 | 1,265 | 9.9 | 1,378 | 4.2 | 350 | 8.5 | 2,993 |
| Rowing | 4.9 | 632 | 4.1 | 572 | 3.1 | 259 | 4.2 | 1,463 |
| Anadromous fishing | 10.3 | 1,321 | 6.0 | 832 | 12.8 | 1,056 | 9.2 | 3,209 |
| Scuba diving | 4.6 | 586 | 5.7 | 796 | 1.9 | 156 | 4.4 | 1,538 |
| Windsurfing | 0.4 | 48 | 0.5 | 73 | 0.3 | 22 | 0.4 | 143 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,877, age 35-54=13,935, age 55+=8,240. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 49.6 | 6,391 | 28.2 | 3,928 | 10.3 | 847 | 31.9 | 11,166 |
| Snowboarding | 34.1 | 4,394 | 7.1 | 986 | 1.4 | 115 | 15.7 | 5,495 |
| Downhill skiing | 10.9 | 1,403 | 10.7 | 1,485 | 4.1 | 341 | 9.2 | 3,229 |
| Snowmobiling | 16.8 | 2,164 | 6.3 | 876 | 2.1 | 176 | 9.2 | 3,216 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.4 | 183 | 2.8 | 391 | 1.3 | 105 | 1.9 | 679 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,877, age 35-54=13,935, age 55+=8,240. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 42.7 | 5,409 | 47.8 | 7,005 | 23.8 | 2,326 | 39.8 | 14,740 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 53.4 | 6,761 | 51.1 | 7,480 | 31.5 | 3,071 | 46.7 | 17,312 |
| Developed camping | 37.0 | 4,687 | 34.6 | 5,070 | 19.6 | 1,915 | 31.5 | 11,672 |
| Mountain biking | 30.8 | 3,904 | 19.7 | 2,891 | 5.9 | 580 | 19.9 | 7,375 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 23.8 | 3,008 | 23.5 | 3,444 | 17.4 | 1,697 | 22.0 | 8,149 |
| Drive off-road | 35.9 | 4,540 | 18.8 | 2,748 | 8.4 | 817 | 21.9 | 8,105 |
| Primitive camping | 28.3 | 3,577 | 21.3 | 3,114 | 7.0 | 683 | 19.9 | 7,374 |
| Backpacking | 19.3 | 2,438 | 15.9 | 2,331 | 5.4 | 529 | 14.3 | 5,298 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 13.9 | 1,757 | 10.3 | 1,512 | 4.7 | 454 | 10.0 | 3,723 |
| Hunting (any type) | 5.7 | 716 | 3.0 | 437 | 3.1 | 305 | 3.9 | 1,458 |
| Small game hunting | 2.2 | 279 | 1.9 | 283 | 0.6 | 54 | 1.7 | 616 |
| Big game hunting | 6.3 | 797 | 2.5 | 359 | 1.3 | 125 | 3.5 | 1,281 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 3.2 | 408 | 0.1 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.1 | 416 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,659, age 35-54=14,645, age 55+=9,757. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 67.8 | 8,580 | 75.1 | 10,993 | 60.6 | 5,915 | 68.8 | 25,488 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 61.6 | 7,803 | 60.2 | 8,822 | 48.3 | 4,717 | 57.6 | 21,342 |
| Sightseeing | 56.4 | 7,144 | 68.1 | 9,976 | 58.4 | 5,702 | 61.6 | 22,822 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 56.1 | 7,105 | 68.0 | 9,965 | 55.1 | 5,379 | 60.6 | 22,449 |
| Visit historic sites | 46.4 | 5,871 | 53.6 | 7,848 | 45.2 | 4,410 | 48.9 | 18,129 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 51.7 | 6,548 | 59.9 | 8,779 | 43.3 | 4,224 | 52.8 | 19,551 |
| View/photograph birds | 30.4 | 3,854 | 46.2 | 6,760 | 45.1 | 4,396 | 40.5 | 15,010 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 32.6 | 4,130 | 34.1 | 4,988 | 27.4 | 2,670 | 31.8 | 11,788 |
| View/photograph fish | 27.9 | 3,528 | 41.5 | 6,071 | 21.6 | 2,110 | 31.6 | 11,709 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 23.4 | 2,965 | 24.8 | 3,631 | 18.4 | 1,798 | 22.6 | 8,394 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,659, age 35-54=14,645, age 55+=9,757. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 89.1 | 11,275 | 87.5 | 12,810 | 81.4 | 7,946 | 86.4 | 32,031 |
| Family gathering | 83.5 | 10,576 | 81.6 | 11,952 | 71.4 | 6,966 | 79.6 | 29,494 |
| Picnicking | 55.8 | 7,064 | 62.6 | 9,164 | 53.1 | 5,185 | 57.8 | 21,413 |
| Driving for pleasure | 51.5 | 6,521 | 63.1 | 9,241 | 56.5 | 5,509 | 57.4 | 21,271 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 54.4 | 6,882 | 45.7 | 6,688 | 19.4 | 1,894 | 41.7 | 15,464 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 16.3 | 2,062 | 12.9 | 1,885 | 5.8 | 562 | 12.2 | 4,509 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,659, age 35-54=14,645, age 55+=9,757. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 57.2 | 7,245 | 55.1 | 8,075 | 40.0 | 3,900 | 51.9 | 19,220 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 50.9 | 6,445 | 40.7 | 5,961 | 22.4 | 2,188 | 39.4 | 14,594 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.0 | 8,232 | 52.7 | 7,718 | 22.3 | 2,175 | 48.9 | 18,125 |
| Boating (any type) | 44.4 | 5,622 | 36.9 | 5,397 | 25.9 | 2,526 | 36.5 | 13,545 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 40.9 | 5,178 | 37.9 | 5,554 | 18.8 | 1,837 | 33.9 | 12,569 |
| Motorboating | 27.5 | 3,478 | 29.5 | 4,324 | 20.5 | 1,998 | 26.4 | 9,800 |
| Freshwater fishing | 28.1 | 3,559 | 21.8 | 3,191 | 9.8 | 954 | 20.8 | 7,704 |
| Saltwater fishing | 14.6 | 1,849 | 9.3 | 1,360 | 6.7 | 650 | 10.4 | 3,859 |
| Use personal watercraft | 25.8 | 3,268 | 12.7 | 1,860 | 1.2 | 121 | 14.2 | 5,249 |
| Coldwater fishing | 20.8 | 2,634 | 16.2 | 2,370 | 8.5 | 834 | 15.8 | 5,838 |
| Snorkeling | 9.7 | 1,225 | 7.0 | 1,019 | 2.8 | 270 | 6.8 | 2,514 |
| Warmwater fishing | 15.9 | 2,015 | 13.5 | 1,970 | 3.3 | 324 | 11.6 | 4,309 |
| Sailing | 10.4 | 1,319 | 8.6 | 1,259 | 6.4 | 621 | 8.6 | 3,199 |
| Rafting | 15.9 | 2,008 | 10.4 | 1,524 | 2.1 | 208 | 10.1 | 3,740 |
| Waterskiing | 12.9 | 1,639 | 5.8 | 847 | 0.7 | 73 | 6.9 | 2,559 |
| Surfing | 5.9 | 751 | 2.2 | 322 | 0.1 | 14 | 2.9 | 1,087 |
| Kayaking | 5.2 | 653 | 3.5 | 519 | 0.7 | 71 | 3.4 | 1,243 |
| Canoeing | 9.6 | 1,216 | 8.5 | 1,240 | 1.9 | 181 | 7.1 | 2,637 |
| Rowing | 2.8 | 352 | 4.2 | 622 | 0.5 | 49 | 2.8 | 1,023 |
| Anadromous fishing | 4.8 | 608 | 2.4 | 345 | 7.4 | 718 | 4.5 | 1,671 |
| Scuba diving | 2.5 | 316 | 1.5 | 223 | 0.1 | 5 | 1.5 | 544 |
| Windsurfing | 0.5 | 68 | 0.2 | 28 | 0.2 | 23 | 0.3 | 119 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,659, age 35-54=14,645, age 55+=9,757. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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) | 42.1 | 5,335 | 22.8 | 3,339 | 3.7 | 364 | 24.4 | 9,038 |
| Snowboarding | 13.3 | 1,681 | 3.4 | 495 | 0.6 | 63 | 6.0 | 2,239 |
| Downhill skiing | 12.2 | 1,542 | 8.0 | 1,175 | 1.0 | 96 | 7.6 | 2,813 |
| Snowmobiling | 7.9 | 995 | 2.0 | 287 | 0.6 | 54 | 3.6 | 1,336 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.5 | 444 | 1.8 | 268 | 0.3 | 32 | 2.0 | 744 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,659, age 35-54=14,645, age 55+=9,757. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES 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 | 36.9 | 112,276 | 39.1 | 124,786 | 23.3 | 45,602 | 34.5 | 282,664 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 33.5 | 101,982 | 34.0 | 108,304 | 21.3 | 41,725 | 30.8 | 252,011 |
| Developed camping | 30.4 | 92,444 | 29.3 | 93,349 | 14.2 | 27,929 | 26.1 | 213,722 |
| Mountain biking | 21.8 | 66,377 | 20.6 | 65,701 | 11.6 | 22,821 | 18.9 | 154,899 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 18.0 | 54,669 | 18.7 | 59,519 | 10.9 | 21,407 | 16.5 | 135,595 |
| Drive off-road | 16.9 | 51,554 | 12.6 | 40,179 | 6.1 | 11,994 | 12.7 | 103,727 |
| Primitive camping | 16.5 | 50,152 | 11.8 | 37,656 | 6.0 | 11,831 | 12.2 | 99,639 |
| Backpacking | 16.7 | 50,957 | 16.8 | 53,572 | 5.4 | 10,659 | 14.1 | 115,188 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 6.9 | 21,152 | 5.7 | 18,270 | 1.4 | 2,708 | 5.1 | 42,130 |
| Hunting (any type) | 4.3 | 13,057 | 2.3 | 7,192 | 1.2 | 2,295 | 2.8 | 22,544 |
| Small game hunting | 2.6 | 8,038 | 1.1 | 3,512 | 0.7 | 1,285 | 1.6 | 12,835 |
| Big game hunting | 0.9 | 2,890 | 1.6 | 5,024 | 0.8 | 1,481 | 1.1 | 9,395 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.4 | 1,149 | 0.5 | 1,564 | 0.1 | 168 | 0.4 | 2,881 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=304,482, age 35-54=318,743, age 55+=196,108. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 53.0 | 161,491 | 60.1 | 191,657 | 56.2 | 110,160 | 56.5 | 463,308 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 52.8 | 160,624 | 64.0 | 203,933 | 53.6 | 105,093 | 57.3 | 469,650 |
| Sightseeing | 40.2 | 122,495 | 57.9 | 184,619 | 49.3 | 96,737 | 49.3 | 403,851 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 33.3 | 101,423 | 37.2 | 118,503 | 31.8 | 62,281 | 34.4 | 282,207 |
| Visit historic sites | 39.9 | 121,396 | 46.3 | 147,610 | 38.6 | 75,763 | 42.1 | 344,769 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 29.9 | 90,990 | 23.5 | 75,033 | 21.2 | 41,633 | 25.3 | 207,656 |
| View/photograph birds | 17.4 | 52,938 | 23.8 | 75,971 | 19.2 | 37,661 | 20.3 | 166,570 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 21.3 | 64,728 | 25.2 | 80,254 | 20.2 | 39,533 | 22.5 | 184,515 |
| View/photograph fish | 21.9 | 66,828 | 26.7 | 85,059 | 17.7 | 34,714 | 22.8 | 186,601 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 9.9 | 29,996 | 13.3 | 42,531 | 10.5 | 20,669 | 11.4 | 93,196 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=304,482, age 35-54=318,743, age 55+=196,108. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 77.1 | 234,841 | 86.8 | 276,747 | 86.3 | 169,274 | 83.1 | 680,862 |
| Family gathering | 76.8 | 233,895 | 71.9 | 229,248 | 67.7 | 132,860 | 72.7 | 596,003 |
| Picnicking | 39.2 | 119,417 | 55.5 | 176,786 | 47.3 | 92,703 | 47.5 | 388,906 |
| Driving for pleasure | 34.7 | 105,720 | 44.3 | 141,352 | 36.7 | 71,906 | 38.9 | 318,978 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 44.7 | 135,981 | 47.4 | 151,155 | 34.8 | 68,262 | 43.4 | 355,398 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 7.1 | 21,753 | 5.9 | 18,805 | 1.7 | 3,298 | 5.4 | 43,856 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=304,482, age 35-54=318,743, age 55+=196,108. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 89.0 | 270,857 | 80.8 | 257,527 | 55.7 | 109,135 | 77.8 | 637,519 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 68.0 | 207,035 | 57.4 | 183,002 | 27.7 | 54,260 | 54.2 | 444,297 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.0 | 197,893 | 63.0 | 200,730 | 34.2 | 67,035 | 56.8 | 465,658 |
| Boating (any type) | 42.9 | 130,631 | 33.2 | 105,968 | 24.3 | 47,665 | 34.7 | 284,264 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 25.8 | 78,532 | 26.1 | 83,328 | 15.6 | 30,650 | 23.5 | 192,510 |
| Motorboating | 15.5 | 47,123 | 12.8 | 40,920 | 9.8 | 19,258 | 13.1 | 107,301 |
| Freshwater fishing | 14.5 | 44,211 | 9.8 | 31,349 | 5.4 | 10,646 | 10.5 | 86,206 |
| Saltwater fishing | 38.6 | 117,544 | 43.7 | 139,448 | 35.7 | 70,101 | 39.9 | 327,093 |
| Use personal watercraft | 14.7 | 44,691 | 8.6 | 27,298 | 4.0 | 7,795 | 9.7 | 79,784 |
| Coldwater fishing | 6.3 | 19,195 | 5.4 | 17,247 | 3.1 | 6,076 | 5.2 | 42,518 |
| Snorkeling | 20.6 | 62,613 | 31.2 | 99,495 | 16.5 | 32,320 | 23.7 | 194,428 |
| Warmwater fishing | 7.4 | 22,625 | 5.6 | 17,896 | 1.7 | 3,365 | 5.4 | 43,886 |
| Sailing | 7.1 | 21,641 | 7.3 | 23,159 | 4.2 | 8,290 | 6.5 | 53,090 |
| Rafting | 4.8 | 14,752 | 4.8 | 15,326 | 1.1 | 2,077 | 3.9 | 32,155 |
| Waterskiing | 6.4 | 19,357 | 4.3 | 13,703 | 1.1 | 2,135 | 4.3 | 35,195 |
| Surfing | 47.7 | 145,248 | 29.0 | 92,457 | 9.1 | 17,780 | 31.2 | 255,485 |
| Kayaking | 17.3 | 52,657 | 10.6 | 33,764 | 4.7 | 9,223 | 11.7 | 95,644 |
| Canoeing | 7.4 | 22,629 | 7.0 | 22,281 | 3.2 | 6,343 | 6.3 | 51,253 |
| Rowing | 2.5 | 7,716 | 3.7 | 11,802 | 1.6 | 3,204 | 2.8 | 22,722 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.6 | 8,042 | 0.9 | 2,850 | 2.8 | 5,562 | 2.0 | 16,454 |
| Scuba diving | 8.1 | 24,629 | 7.9 | 25,056 | 1.9 | 3,747 | 6.5 | 53,432 |
| Windsurfing | 1.9 | 5,791 | 2.0 | 6,254 | 0.2 | 352 | 1.5 | 12,397 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=304,482, age 35-54=318,743, age 55+=196,108. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 42.7 | 130,103 | 19.3 | 61,643 | 6.4 | 12,641 | 24.9 | 204,387 |
| Snowboarding | 41.8 | 127,322 | 10.4 | 33,270 | 0.5 | 1,069 | 19.7 | 161,661 |
| Downhill skiing | 15.1 | 45,942 | 10.3 | 32,855 | 3.4 | 6,650 | 10.4 | 85,447 |
| Snowmobiling | 1.2 | 3,650 | 1.0 | 3,164 | 0.3 | 547 | 0.9 | 7,361 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.3 | 880 | 1.5 | 4,862 | 0.3 | 675 | 0.8 | 6,417 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=304,482, age 35-54=318,743, age 55+=196,108. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day hiking | 36.6 | 114,137 | 36.6 | 134,897 | 18.9 | 46,020 | 31.9 | 295,054 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 28.7 | 89,402 | 26.2 | 96,632 | 17.6 | 42,997 | 24.8 | 229,031 |
| Developed camping | 31.7 | 99,001 | 26.9 | 99,175 | 14.5 | 35,418 | 25.3 | 233,594 |
| Mountain biking | 20.2 | 63,034 | 10.0 | 36,959 | 3.6 | 8,850 | 11.8 | 108,843 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 17.1 | 53,354 | 17.7 | 65,435 | 12.5 | 30,352 | 16.1 | 149,141 |
| Drive off-road | 11.8 | 36,909 | 6.7 | 24,652 | 3.1 | 7,560 | 7.5 | 69,121 |
| Primitive camping | 13.9 | 43,480 | 7.1 | 26,174 | 1.5 | 3,671 | 7.9 | 73,325 |
| Backpacking | 14.0 | 43,554 | 9.7 | 35,892 | 3.3 | 7,939 | 9.5 | 87,385 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 10.1 | 31,614 | 5.3 | 19,612 | 2.8 | 6,794 | 6.3 | 58,020 |
| Hunting (any type) | 0.4 | 1,333 | 0.4 | 1,653 | 0.6 | 1,466 | 0.5 | 4,452 |
| Small game hunting | 0.1 | 169 | 0.1 | 274 | 0.0 | 56 | 0.1 | 499 |
| Big game hunting | 0.5 | 1,458 | 0.3 | 1,156 | 0.1 | 230 | 0.3 | 2,844 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.1 | 356 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 359 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=311,956, age 35-54=368,654, age 55+=243,780. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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 | 56.2 | 175,262 | 67.8 | 249,821 | 54.0 | 131,713 | 60.2 | 556,796 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 67.0 | 209,134 | 62.7 | 231,205 | 53.0 | 129,299 | 61.6 | 569,638 |
| Sightseeing | 52.8 | 164,754 | 59.3 | 218,728 | 50.3 | 122,632 | 54.8 | 506,114 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 36.8 | 114,954 | 47.9 | 176,578 | 37.5 | 91,385 | 41.4 | 382,917 |
| Visit historic sites | 43.3 | 135,049 | 50.0 | 184,410 | 40.9 | 99,769 | 45.4 | 419,228 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 25.2 | 78,569 | 31.4 | 115,800 | 19.3 | 47,156 | 26.1 | 241,525 |
| View/photograph birds | 21.9 | 68,228 | 28.3 | 104,388 | 24.9 | 60,665 | 25.2 | 233,281 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 27.7 | 86,258 | 26.9 | 99,301 | 21.7 | 52,847 | 25.8 | 238,406 |
| View/photograph fish | 20.0 | 62,492 | 30.5 | 112,608 | 16.0 | 38,981 | 23.2 | 214,081 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 12.7 | 39,499 | 9.3 | 34,447 | 5.6 | 13,737 | 9.5 | 87,683 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=311,956, age 35-54=368,654, age 55+=243,780. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 94.4 | 294,339 | 92.4 | 340,495 | 85.1 | 207,564 | 91.1 | 842,398 |
| Family gathering | 80.9 | 252,382 | 80.0 | 295,065 | 71.6 | 174,550 | 78.1 | 721,997 |
| Picnicking | 58.4 | 182,240 | 61.2 | 225,634 | 50.5 | 123,060 | 57.4 | 530,934 |
| Driving for pleasure | 38.6 | 120,370 | 44.7 | 164,609 | 41.0 | 99,861 | 41.6 | 384,840 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 40.9 | 127,564 | 37.9 | 139,629 | 16.5 | 40,188 | 33.3 | 307,381 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 11.6 | 36,143 | 6.0 | 22,151 | 3.2 | 7,735 | 7.1 | 66,029 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=311,956, age 35-54=368,654, age 55+=243,780. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit a beach | 76.1 | 237,332 | 83.5 | 307,681 | 62.6 | 152,652 | 75.5 | 697,665 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 72.6 | 226,549 | 60.3 | 222,224 | 32.5 | 79,204 | 57.1 | 527,977 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 66.7 | 208,062 | 60.3 | 222,248 | 26.6 | 64,887 | 53.6 | 495,197 |
| Boating (any type) | 35.3 | 110,087 | 33.4 | 122,956 | 23.8 | 58,000 | 31.5 | 291,043 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 24.9 | 77,798 | 27.7 | 102,014 | 11.5 | 28,152 | 22.5 | 207,964 |
| Motorboating | 8.1 | 25,383 | 13.4 | 49,289 | 8.7 | 21,253 | 10.4 | 95,925 |
| Freshwater fishing | 11.0 | 34,378 | 5.8 | 21,548 | 3.1 | 7,649 | 6.9 | 63,575 |
| Saltwater fishing | 16.6 | 51,727 | 10.6 | 39,045 | 9.8 | 23,887 | 12.4 | 114,659 |
| Use personal watercraft | 13.5 | 42,190 | 10.1 | 37,252 | 1.1 | 2,680 | 8.9 | 82,122 |
| Coldwater fishing | 3.5 | 10,986 | 3.0 | 11,192 | 2.1 | 5,029 | 2.9 | 27,207 |
| Snorkeling | 23.0 | 71,668 | 18.7 | 68,844 | 5.1 | 12,417 | 16.5 | 152,929 |
| Warmwater fishing | 3.3 | 10,370 | 2.9 | 10,799 | 0.6 | 1,510 | 2.5 | 22,679 |
| Sailing | 5.4 | 16,955 | 6.0 | 22,098 | 4.8 | 11,648 | 5.5 | 50,701 |
| Rafting | 5.0 | 15,701 | 5.3 | 19,374 | 1.0 | 2,515 | 4.1 | 37,590 |
| Waterskiing | 5.0 | 15,660 | 3.1 | 11,585 | 0.3 | 845 | 3.0 | 28,090 |
| Surfing | 19.8 | 61,670 | 10.7 | 39,281 | 0.1 | 235 | 10.9 | 101,186 |
| Kayaking | 10.2 | 31,950 | 7.3 | 26,955 | 2.0 | 4,990 | 6.9 | 63,895 |
| Canoeing | 11.8 | 36,677 | 6.3 | 23,162 | 1.6 | 3,889 | 6.9 | 63,728 |
| Rowing | 7.3 | 22,884 | 3.2 | 11,619 | 0.6 | 1,364 | 3.9 | 35,867 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.9 | 2,903 | 0.3 | 1,202 | 1.5 | 3,572 | 0.8 | 7,677 |
| Scuba diving | 3.4 | 10,477 | 2.8 | 10,146 | 0.0 | 27 | 2.2 | 20,650 |
| Windsurfing | 0.5 | 1,525 | 0.7 | 2,577 | 0.9 | 2,265 | 0.7 | 6,367 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=311,956, age 35-54=368,654, age 55+=243,780. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| ANGELES National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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) | 28.4 | 88,601 | 17.4 | 64,304 | 2.4 | 5,830 | 17.2 | 158,735 |
| Snowboarding | 16.6 | 51,800 | 4.6 | 16,790 | 1.0 | 2,475 | 7.7 | 71,065 |
| Downhill skiing | 12.0 | 37,326 | 9.2 | 33,887 | 1.1 | 2,688 | 8.0 | 73,901 |
| Snowmobiling | 1.0 | 3,238 | 0.2 | 839 | 0.0 | 30 | 0.4 | 4,107 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.1 | 3,432 | 0.5 | 1,969 | 0.0 | 37 | 0.6 | 5,438 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Angeles NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=311,956, age 35-54=368,654, age 55+=243,780. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |