PLUMAS 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	47.6	483,270	56.4	615,266	32.3	269,703	46.5	1,368,239
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	49.3	501,059	48.2	525,488	34.7	290,109	44.8	1,316,656
Developed camping	44.3	449,593	47.1	513,871	32.2	269,130	41.9	1,232,594
Mountain biking	38.6	391,917	31.4	342,352	11.9	99,310	28.3	833,579
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.9	272,840	30.9	336,982	20.3	170,073	26.5	779,895
Primitive camping	30.8	313,157	28.6	312,316	14.0	117,271	25.2	742,744
Drive off-road	30.6	311,105	21.4	233,714	13.7	114,508	22.4	659,327
Backpacking	21.3	216,364	21.2	231,397	6.2	52,118	17.0	499,879
Horseback riding on trails	10.4	106,003	9.0	98,471	5.9	49,455	8.6	253,929
Hunting (any type)	9.6	97,645	7.8	84,746	5.7	48,014	7.8	230,405
Big game hunting	5.7	58,096	5.3	57,454	4.2	34,972	5.1	150,522
Small game hunting	3.9	39,383	4.2	45,974	1.8	15,196	3.4	100,553
Migratory bird hunting	3.2	32,408	2.0	21,598	1.5	12,488	2.3	66,494

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,015,406, age 35-54=1,090,386, age 55+=835,813. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	61.0	618,898	76.9	838,212	68.3	571,083	68.9	2,028,193
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.7	626,796	67.1	731,812	53.2	444,878	61.3	1,803,486
Sightseeing	50.2	509,798	66.2	721,327	62.2	519,598	59.5	1,750,723
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.2	459,320	60.6	660,854	58.2	486,653	54.6	1,606,827
Visit historic sites	43.7	443,885	61.3	668,661	54.0	451,012	53.2	1,563,558
View/photograph other wildlife	39.6	402,425	52.2	569,458	48.9	409,125	46.9	1,381,008
View/photograph birds	22.6	229,573	37.5	409,282	42.1	351,711	33.7	990,566
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.1	325,457	31.8	346,567	25.1	209,416	30.0	881,440
View/photograph fish	23.8	241,795	27.6	301,391	24.8	207,527	25.5	750,713
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.2	175,059	31.4	342,286	22.2	185,540	23.9	702,885

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,015,406, age 35-54=1,090,386, age 55+=835,813. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	80.6	818,400	91.8	1,000,780	85.2	711,940	86.0	2,531,120
Family gathering	78.1	793,325	81.4	888,028	74.7	624,752	78.4	2,306,105
Picnicking	47.9	486,276	69.3	755,403	57.6	481,358	58.6	1,723,037
Driving for pleasure	51.5	522,949	65.8	717,499	57.6	481,688	58.5	1,722,136
Bicycling (any type)	55.3	561,248	52.5	572,579	28.9	241,282	46.7	1,375,109
Horseback riding (any type)	12.7	128,914	12.7	138,330	6.9	57,626	11.0	324,870

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,015,406, age 35-54=1,090,386, age 55+=835,813. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	59.0	598,862	60.5	659,881	48.6	406,251	56.6	1,664,994
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.0	669,743	55.1	600,996	30.2	252,427	51.8	1,523,166
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.2	621,784	59.1	644,208	27.7	231,720	50.9	1,497,712
Boating (any type)	47.6	483,463	47.6	519,118	27.1	226,499	41.8	1,229,080
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.5	370,934	41.1	448,062	22.1	184,310	34.1	1,003,306
Freshwater fishing	30.3	307,956	32.1	349,890	23.8	199,199	29.1	857,045
Motorboating	28.7	291,257	28.7	312,976	17.9	149,258	25.6	753,491
Coldwater fishing	21.7	220,839	27.3	297,193	20.6	172,220	23.5	690,252
Warmwater fishing	21.6	219,084	20.0	218,310	9.1	76,035	17.5	513,429
Rafting	16.2	164,335	12.9	141,053	4.9	40,725	11.8	346,113
Use personal watercraft	19.8	201,436	8.9	96,689	3.5	29,488	11.1	327,613
Waterskiing	17.4	176,790	11.4	124,616	2.9	23,936	11.1	325,342
Anadromous fishing	14.7	149,578	10.2	111,283	7.5	63,007	11.0	323,868
Snorkeling	7.5	76,455	13.8	150,277	8.0	66,719	10.0	293,451
Saltwater fishing	11.9	120,610	9.3	101,554	7.6	63,491	9.7	285,655
Kayaking	7.0	70,654	12.6	137,183	3.0	24,851	7.9	232,688
Canoeing	6.9	69,874	9.5	103,318	2.9	23,841	6.7	197,033
Sailing	5.8	58,671	7.3	79,357	6.8	56,433	6.6	194,461
Rowing	3.5	35,367	5.8	63,252	2.0	16,348	3.9	114,967
Surfing	4.9	49,435	2.2	23,606	2.1	17,333	3.1	90,374
Scuba diving	3.7	37,106	1.9	21,172	1.6	13,111	2.4	71,389
Windsurfing	0.7	7,290	1.1	11,964	0.2	1,421	0.7	20,675

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,015,406, age 35-54=1,090,386, age 55+=835,813. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	45.8	465,044	33.4	363,663	11.7	98,019	31.5	926,726
Downhill skiing	16.2	164,886	18.5	202,197	6.5	54,255	14.3	421,338
Snowboarding	28.9	293,330	8.0	86,790	0.3	2,513	13.0	382,633
Cross country skiing	3.9	39,678	8.6	93,433	2.1	17,942	5.1	151,053
Snowmobiling	4.6	46,308	2.8	30,173	2.7	22,403	3.4	98,884

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,015,406, age 35-54=1,090,386, age 55+=835,813. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	54.1	66,048	61.9	49,961	37.0	10,698	54.7	126,707
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	39.0	47,642	38.9	31,433	26.4	7,625	37.4	86,700
Developed camping	39.3	47,984	40.8	32,963	28.3	8,199	38.5	89,146
Mountain biking	42.2	51,530	36.9	29,794	17.3	5,016	37.3	86,340
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.8	22,964	22.3	18,017	19.1	5,532	20.1	46,513
Primitive camping	22.4	27,290	18.5	14,934	9.4	2,718	19.4	44,942
Drive off-road	28.7	35,000	18.7	15,110	13.9	4,036	23.4	54,146
Backpacking	20.5	24,990	21.2	17,135	5.9	1,705	18.9	43,830
Horseback riding on trails	5.0	6,096	5.4	4,331	3.1	894	4.9	11,321
Hunting (any type)	8.6	10,476	6.4	5,129	5.5	1,596	7.4	17,201
Big game hunting	4.6	5,606	3.0	2,436	2.9	852	3.8	8,894
Small game hunting	3.4	4,145	2.8	2,285	1.0	283	2.9	6,713
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	3,300	1.2	933	0.8	221	1.9	4,454

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,041, age 35-54=80,712, age 55+=28,937. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	43.3	52,804	58.6	47,299	52.7	15,246	49.8	115,349
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.8	65,642	62.1	50,099	48.7	14,094	56.0	129,835
Sightseeing	34.5	42,131	46.4	37,455	44.2	12,801	39.9	92,387
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.2	36,898	41.6	33,541	37.2	10,777	35.1	81,216
Visit historic sites	31.8	38,793	42.8	34,579	40.8	11,793	36.8	85,165
View/photograph other wildlife	26.4	32,220	32.8	26,504	28.5	8,256	28.9	66,980
View/photograph birds	12.6	15,359	22.9	18,512	21.0	6,066	17.2	39,937
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.4	28,497	21.5	17,379	19.7	5,689	22.3	51,565
View/photograph fish	18.5	22,560	17.6	14,181	19.2	5,544	18.3	42,285
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	13.0	15,910	26.9	21,693	20.3	5,874	18.8	43,477

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,041, age 35-54=80,712, age 55+=28,937. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	65.4	79,855	78.5	63,362	72.2	20,880	70.8	164,097
Family gathering	72.4	88,337	79.4	64,082	72.1	20,860	74.8	173,279
Picnicking	38.2	46,643	58.0	46,837	46.3	13,411	46.1	106,891
Driving for pleasure	37.1	45,294	46.8	37,800	41.8	12,107	41.1	95,201
Bicycling (any type)	56.5	68,970	54.6	44,094	32.9	9,520	52.9	122,584
Horseback riding (any type)	7.3	8,852	8.5	6,846	3.7	1,067	7.2	16,765

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,041, age 35-54=80,712, age 55+=28,937. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	47.1	57,446	45.6	36,765	39.0	11,273	45.5	105,484
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.8	68,141	49.2	39,732	25.1	7,250	49.7	115,123
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.5	61,675	47.1	38,008	25.4	7,341	46.2	107,024
Boating (any type)	37.6	45,925	33.7	27,175	24.2	6,995	34.6	80,095
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.5	33,533	25.3	20,457	16.5	4,779	25.4	58,769
Freshwater fishing	32.1	39,137	30.2	24,370	24.5	7,097	30.5	70,604
Motorboating	20.8	25,352	19.9	16,062	15.1	4,381	19.8	45,795
Coldwater fishing	21.3	26,003	22.7	18,314	18.4	5,333	21.4	49,650
Warmwater fishing	25.0	30,452	19.4	15,688	11.9	3,443	21.4	49,583
Rafting	12.0	14,604	10.2	8,240	4.1	1,193	10.4	24,037
Use personal watercraft	23.1	28,154	9.6	7,709	6.0	1,749	16.2	37,612
Waterskiing	15.4	18,822	9.6	7,730	3.0	882	11.8	27,434
Anadromous fishing	13.6	16,560	9.0	7,294	6.6	1,918	11.1	25,772
Snorkeling	4.7	5,795	9.0	7,249	6.5	1,884	6.4	14,928
Saltwater fishing	12.4	15,107	11.1	8,925	9.5	2,752	11.6	26,784
Kayaking	3.6	4,367	6.7	5,375	2.4	692	4.5	10,434
Canoeing	4.2	5,083	4.8	3,904	2.5	711	4.2	9,698
Sailing	2.8	3,472	6.0	4,853	4.6	1,330	4.2	9,655
Rowing	2.1	2,593	6.9	5,550	2.9	827	3.9	8,970
Surfing	5.1	6,218	2.0	1,639	1.4	403	3.6	8,260
Scuba diving	2.6	3,204	1.5	1,176	1.3	365	2.0	4,745
Windsurfing	0.1	100	0.3	231	0.2	50	0.2	381

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,041, age 35-54=80,712, age 55+=28,937. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	38.0	46,428	24.4	19,727	11.3	3,267	30.0	69,422
Downhill skiing	11.8	14,416	11.5	9,303	4.9	1,408	10.8	25,127
Snowboarding	39.2	47,844	9.5	7,703	0.5	135	24.0	55,682
Cross country skiing	1.7	2,081	3.8	3,092	1.2	342	2.4	5,515
Snowmobiling	1.6	2,001	1.9	1,550	1.9	547	1.8	4,098

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,041, age 35-54=80,712, age 55+=28,937. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	43.3	44,354	53.1	38,238	27.5	8,750	44.2	91,342
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	33.3	34,176	29.3	21,144	20.6	6,564	30.0	61,884
Developed camping	33.3	34,153	35.1	25,327	21.6	6,869	32.1	66,349
Mountain biking	34.5	35,420	25.5	18,409	6.6	2,107	27.1	55,936
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.2	27,907	28.5	20,554	13.6	4,338	25.6	52,799
Primitive camping	15.7	16,058	14.5	10,435	5.6	1,778	13.7	28,271
Drive off-road	22.5	23,050	16.0	11,505	7.6	2,407	17.9	36,962
Backpacking	11.0	11,239	9.6	6,942	2.9	918	9.3	19,099
Horseback riding on trails	10.8	11,121	7.5	5,412	4.7	1,487	8.7	18,020
Hunting (any type)	2.3	2,358	2.1	1,516	0.7	219	2.0	4,093
Big game hunting	0.6	611	1.5	1,082	0.6	183	0.9	1,876
Small game hunting	0.7	687	1.3	972	0.6	205	0.9	1,864
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	557	0.7	523	0.6	176	0.6	1,256

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,529, age 35-54=72,059, age 55+=31,846. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	50.9	52,201	56.1	40,405	45.7	14,554	51.9	107,160
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.7	64,298	61.6	44,422	48.1	15,303	60.1	124,023
Sightseeing	39.7	40,682	48.5	34,962	42.3	13,479	43.2	89,123
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.3	36,179	42.9	30,915	39.7	12,640	38.6	79,734
Visit historic sites	31.8	32,588	41.6	30,007	31.7	10,087	35.2	72,682
View/photograph other wildlife	26.3	26,996	32.9	23,678	28.6	9,123	29.0	59,797
View/photograph birds	17.2	17,664	23.6	17,011	27.3	8,708	21.0	43,383
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.7	22,293	21.1	15,218	11.9	3,797	20.0	41,308
View/photograph fish	18.2	18,678	23.8	17,141	16.8	5,348	19.9	41,167
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.3	15,666	22.2	15,971	13.9	4,425	17.5	36,062

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,529, age 35-54=72,059, age 55+=31,846. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	77.6	79,593	82.1	59,146	74.5	23,741	78.7	162,480
Family gathering	82.2	84,290	81.3	58,600	74.8	23,820	80.8	166,710
Picnicking	49.0	50,222	65.0	46,854	53.3	16,964	55.2	114,040
Driving for pleasure	41.6	42,690	49.6	35,758	39.6	12,621	44.1	91,069
Bicycling (any type)	49.7	50,958	46.5	33,501	23.2	7,401	44.5	91,860
Horseback riding (any type)	13.4	13,708	11.1	8,011	6.1	1,948	11.5	23,667

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,529, age 35-54=72,059, age 55+=31,846. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	47.5	48,725	51.4	37,053	38.6	12,289	47.5	98,067
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.1	66,698	50.5	36,374	28.6	9,123	54.3	112,195
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.1	50,368	49.4	35,563	19.9	6,352	44.7	92,283
Boating (any type)	30.8	31,541	32.5	23,406	12.5	3,989	28.5	58,936
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.2	25,884	31.7	22,817	13.0	4,155	25.6	52,856
Freshwater fishing	16.2	16,613	18.5	13,312	10.6	3,371	16.1	33,296
Motorboating	17.8	18,210	16.7	12,002	6.6	2,088	15.6	32,300
Coldwater fishing	9.9	10,123	14.3	10,310	8.3	2,639	11.2	23,072
Warmwater fishing	13.5	13,827	15.9	11,459	4.6	1,462	13.0	26,748
Rafting	11.7	12,008	8.0	5,783	2.5	796	9.0	18,587
Use personal watercraft	18.9	19,338	9.5	6,843	1.9	600	13.0	26,781
Waterskiing	11.0	11,246	7.1	5,148	1.1	337	8.1	16,731
Anadromous fishing	5.8	5,930	4.0	2,911	2.8	886	4.7	9,727
Snorkeling	4.3	4,439	6.9	4,944	2.8	880	5.0	10,263
Saltwater fishing	4.9	5,020	3.1	2,242	2.6	836	3.9	8,098
Kayaking	2.8	2,918	4.3	3,125	0.3	111	3.0	6,154
Canoeing	3.3	3,431	4.7	3,356	0.4	140	3.4	6,927
Sailing	5.8	5,902	4.0	2,867	4.2	1,344	4.9	10,113
Rowing	3.4	3,468	1.8	1,307	0.2	49	2.3	4,824
Surfing	2.1	2,113	1.2	858	1.7	531	1.7	3,502
Scuba diving	0.3	312	0.2	115	0.1	22	0.2	449
Windsurfing	0.9	946	1.3	918	0.1	35	0.9	1,899

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,529, age 35-54=72,059, age 55+=31,846. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	30.3	31,087	24.1	17,396	5.5	1,738	24.3	50,221
Downhill skiing	8.6	8,786	10.9	7,872	2.7	852	8.5	17,510
Snowboarding	20.0	20,508	7.6	5,444	0.0	10	12.6	25,962
Cross country skiing	2.0	2,067	3.2	2,282	0.5	163	2.2	4,512
Snowmobiling	2.7	2,805	0.6	437	0.6	192	1.7	3,434

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=102,529, age 35-54=72,059, age 55+=31,846. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	57.0	174,956	65.1	247,775	39.3	122,549	54.6	545,280
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	62.9	193,071	62.2	236,690	42.4	132,269	56.3	562,030
Developed camping	53.6	164,463	55.2	210,256	39.3	122,638	49.8	497,357
Mountain biking	45.0	137,936	39.3	149,720	18.3	57,012	34.5	344,668
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.5	78,148	29.9	113,996	25.2	78,510	27.1	270,654
Primitive camping	46.3	142,098	38.2	145,231	20.3	63,328	35.1	350,657
Drive off-road	39.7	121,634	25.9	98,766	19.7	61,435	28.2	281,835
Backpacking	32.2	98,814	33.1	125,832	9.3	28,834	25.4	253,480
Horseback riding on trails	8.4	25,857	8.7	33,089	5.6	17,425	7.6	76,371
Hunting (any type)	19.5	59,967	14.1	53,612	11.9	37,104	15.1	150,683
Big game hunting	13.4	40,970	8.6	32,837	8.3	25,887	10.0	99,694
Small game hunting	8.5	26,185	7.0	26,739	2.6	8,147	6.1	61,071
Migratory bird hunting	6.9	21,166	3.0	11,247	2.0	6,207	3.9	38,620

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=306,755, age 35-54=380,642, age 55+=311,708. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	62.0	190,268	85.4	325,251	77.4	241,299	75.7	756,818
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.2	184,532	70.1	266,939	54.9	171,009	62.3	622,480
Sightseeing	51.6	158,135	70.1	266,730	66.5	207,336	63.3	632,201
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.1	150,572	66.7	253,733	60.5	188,644	59.3	592,949
Visit historic sites	50.0	153,295	68.2	259,581	63.9	199,105	61.3	611,981
View/photograph other wildlife	48.3	148,196	60.1	228,828	53.4	166,322	54.4	543,346
View/photograph birds	23.0	70,651	42.3	160,883	39.7	123,762	35.6	355,296
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	41.2	126,475	36.9	140,585	35.0	108,956	37.6	376,016
View/photograph fish	27.9	85,527	25.7	97,883	28.1	87,697	27.1	271,107
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.1	55,388	36.9	140,476	27.8	86,553	28.3	282,417

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=306,755, age 35-54=380,642, age 55+=311,708. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	76.7	235,283	91.7	349,175	85.1	265,328	85.1	849,786
Family gathering	73.6	225,675	80.7	307,251	73.5	229,014	76.3	761,940
Picnicking	43.7	134,021	68.2	259,451	54.5	169,945	56.4	563,417
Driving for pleasure	54.1	165,834	70.5	268,207	63.2	196,844	63.1	630,885
Bicycling (any type)	60.5	185,441	58.6	223,206	35.1	109,331	51.8	517,978
Horseback riding (any type)	11.0	33,640	12.6	48,075	6.2	19,361	10.1	101,076

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=306,755, age 35-54=380,642, age 55+=311,708. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	60.3	185,118	57.6	219,324	48.9	152,496	55.7	556,938
Swimming in an outdoor pool	63.4	194,567	56.0	213,053	28.7	89,468	49.8	497,088
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.8	204,783	61.0	232,058	32.4	101,010	53.8	537,851
Boating (any type)	60.7	186,322	54.9	208,946	39.9	124,506	52.0	519,774
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.5	136,500	40.6	154,676	26.8	83,396	37.5	374,572
Freshwater fishing	47.6	145,966	45.6	173,568	37.9	118,289	43.8	437,823
Motorboating	38.1	116,768	37.2	141,494	29.1	90,601	34.9	348,863
Coldwater fishing	37.5	115,177	39.7	150,978	33.2	103,404	37.0	369,559
Warmwater fishing	31.2	95,642	24.0	91,185	14.5	45,223	23.2	232,050
Rafting	20.1	61,727	17.2	65,477	6.9	21,571	14.9	148,775
Use personal watercraft	22.1	67,852	9.2	34,941	5.7	17,649	12.1	120,442
Waterskiing	24.8	75,932	15.2	57,711	4.9	15,412	14.9	149,055
Anadromous fishing	24.9	76,289	16.0	60,743	12.0	37,469	17.5	174,501
Snorkeling	8.7	26,640	16.4	62,302	12.1	37,617	12.7	126,559
Saltwater fishing	15.1	46,244	13.2	50,292	11.4	35,576	13.2	132,112
Kayaking	9.3	28,556	17.3	65,995	5.9	18,461	11.3	113,012
Canoeing	8.7	26,826	11.2	42,505	5.7	17,649	8.7	86,980
Sailing	5.0	15,236	10.2	38,913	7.6	23,601	7.8	77,750
Rowing	3.3	10,209	10.5	39,896	4.2	13,217	6.3	63,322
Surfing	5.6	17,103	2.3	8,678	1.7	5,320	3.1	31,101
Scuba diving	7.0	21,496	3.7	14,082	3.3	10,401	4.6	45,979
Windsurfing	0.2	494	0.4	1,422	0.2	596	0.3	2,512

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=306,755, age 35-54=380,642, age 55+=311,708. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	58.8	180,275	37.2	141,610	17.8	55,419	37.8	377,304
Downhill skiing	23.0	70,506	21.6	82,381	9.5	29,721	18.3	182,608
Snowboarding	36.8	112,836	8.7	33,149	0.7	2,066	14.8	148,051
Cross country skiing	4.9	14,899	11.7	44,454	3.7	11,630	7.1	70,983
Snowmobiling	4.6	14,186	5.1	19,412	4.8	15,087	4.9	48,685

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=306,755, age 35-54=380,642, age 55+=311,708. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	46.2	137,418	55.5	214,661	29.1	106,689	43.6	458,768
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	53.8	160,144	46.6	180,108	33.2	121,816	44.0	462,068
Developed camping	46.7	138,833	48.0	185,852	30.0	109,921	41.3	434,606
Mountain biking	37.8	112,432	26.8	103,749	7.3	26,753	23.1	242,934
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.6	106,021	37.8	146,218	18.4	67,599	30.4	319,838
Primitive camping	31.5	93,673	29.8	115,295	11.6	42,705	23.9	251,673
Drive off-road	31.7	94,295	22.1	85,482	10.6	38,828	20.8	218,605
Backpacking	17.7	52,667	14.9	57,737	4.6	16,729	12.1	127,133
Horseback riding on trails	17.1	50,986	12.0	46,397	7.3	26,657	11.8	124,040
Hunting (any type)	5.3	15,848	4.8	18,403	1.8	6,571	3.9	40,822
Big game hunting	1.8	5,380	4.3	16,735	1.7	6,156	2.7	28,271
Small game hunting	1.7	5,203	3.3	12,942	1.6	5,900	2.3	24,045
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	4,296	1.9	7,225	1.4	5,197	1.6	16,718

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=297,521, age 35-54=386,835, age 55+=366,822. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	75.3	223,906	81.6	315,624	67.3	246,809	74.8	786,339
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.4	209,545	69.9	270,466	54.3	199,081	64.6	679,092
Sightseeing	61.0	181,444	72.9	281,953	63.7	233,580	66.3	696,977
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	57.3	170,370	68.9	266,524	64.1	235,175	63.9	672,069
Visit historic sites	49.2	146,301	66.1	255,767	50.9	186,812	56.0	588,880
View/photograph other wildlife	48.5	144,172	60.0	232,278	53.8	197,242	54.6	573,692
View/photograph birds	32.2	95,845	43.6	168,754	51.0	187,009	43.0	451,608
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.6	111,765	36.6	141,483	21.3	77,964	31.5	331,212
View/photograph fish	25.7	76,488	34.3	132,496	24.4	89,487	28.4	298,471
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.1	59,700	30.7	118,582	19.2	70,442	23.7	248,724

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=297,521, age 35-54=386,835, age 55+=366,822. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	90.7	269,820	95.9	371,137	87.4	320,568	91.5	961,525
Family gathering	83.3	247,738	82.4	318,723	76.1	278,996	80.4	845,457
Picnicking	57.6	171,404	75.7	292,892	62.9	230,849	66.1	695,145
Driving for pleasure	64.1	190,740	74.4	287,797	59.3	217,542	66.2	696,079
Bicycling (any type)	54.4	161,848	49.1	190,105	24.4	89,674	42.0	441,627
Horseback riding (any type)	19.9	59,282	16.4	63,339	8.7	31,891	14.7	154,512

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=297,521, age 35-54=386,835, age 55+=366,822. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	61.0	181,509	64.7	250,183	48.1	176,360	57.8	608,052
Swimming in an outdoor pool	74.1	220,498	57.4	221,975	32.4	118,838	53.4	561,311
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.3	197,256	63.9	247,056	24.9	91,512	51.0	535,824
Boating (any type)	50.7	150,942	51.7	199,901	19.7	72,256	40.2	423,099
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.0	121,866	51.1	197,534	20.8	76,469	37.7	395,869
Freshwater fishing	25.0	74,392	28.3	109,318	16.1	59,210	23.1	242,920
Motorboating	34.1	101,415	30.6	118,353	12.0	43,862	25.1	263,630
Coldwater fishing	17.3	51,503	25.4	98,123	14.5	53,302	19.3	202,928
Warmwater fishing	17.0	50,594	19.6	75,653	5.4	19,849	13.9	146,096
Rafting	20.8	61,783	13.2	51,235	4.1	15,024	12.2	128,042
Use personal watercraft	18.8	56,046	9.0	34,738	1.8	6,640	9.3	97,424
Waterskiing	17.9	53,113	11.4	44,274	1.6	6,038	9.8	103,425
Anadromous fishing	10.5	31,269	7.2	27,953	4.9	18,020	7.3	77,242
Snorkeling	7.5	22,311	12.6	48,789	4.6	16,812	8.4	87,912
Saltwater fishing	6.4	18,945	3.6	13,838	3.3	12,254	4.3	45,037
Kayaking	6.6	19,750	10.4	40,375	0.6	2,178	5.9	62,303
Canoeing	7.8	23,317	10.4	40,414	0.8	2,928	6.3	66,659
Sailing	8.8	26,295	6.2	24,133	7.1	26,004	7.3	76,432
Rowing	4.7	13,867	2.4	9,171	0.2	851	2.3	23,889
Surfing	2.3	6,926	1.4	5,333	1.8	6,501	1.8	18,760
Scuba diving	1.0	2,979	0.4	1,494	0.1	485	0.5	4,958
Windsurfing	1.5	4,565	2.0	7,662	0.1	485	1.2	12,712

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=297,521, age 35-54=386,835, age 55+=366,822. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	46.9	139,590	36.7	142,055	8.0	29,428	29.6	311,073
Downhill skiing	16.3	48,488	20.8	80,492	5.0	18,204	14.0	147,184
Snowboarding	18.8	55,803	6.9	26,695	0.1	230	7.9	82,728
Cross country skiing	5.7	16,971	9.6	37,309	1.3	4,919	5.6	59,199
Snowmobiling	7.3	21,724	1.6	6,026	1.4	5,052	3.1	32,802

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=297,521, age 35-54=386,835, age 55+=366,822. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	24.7	8,968	28.3	9,699	17.1	2,520	24.8	21,187
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.8	11,188	30.7	10,523	21.0	3,105	29.1	24,816
Developed camping	30.9	11,239	32.2	11,026	21.1	3,118	29.7	25,383
Mountain biking	29.3	10,673	26.5	9,101	12.7	1,877	25.3	21,651
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	14.6	5,319	17.6	6,034	15.4	2,266	15.9	13,619
Primitive camping	14.7	5,343	11.8	4,045	5.8	863	12.0	10,251
Drive off-road	21.1	7,690	14.2	4,880	10.2	1,506	16.5	14,076
Backpacking	12.6	4,599	12.4	4,234	3.8	558	11.0	9,391
Horseback riding on trails	4.3	1,561	5.2	1,795	2.2	331	4.3	3,687
Hunting (any type)	3.5	1,278	2.5	855	2.3	334	2.9	2,467
Big game hunting	2.5	912	1.7	592	1.7	253	2.1	1,757
Small game hunting	2.0	714	1.7	574	0.5	79	1.6	1,367
Migratory bird hunting	1.1	398	0.5	161	0.3	44	0.7	603

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,379, age 35-54=34,279, age 55+=14,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	44.9	16,344	58.7	20,131	52.3	7,720	51.7	44,195
Visit nature centers, etc.	44.1	16,035	50.5	17,297	40.3	5,939	46.0	39,271
Sightseeing	41.8	15,205	54.5	18,682	53.3	7,865	48.9	41,752
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.4	11,439	40.9	14,026	35.9	5,294	36.0	30,759
Visit historic sites	37.7	13,733	49.7	17,044	48.0	7,080	44.3	37,857
View/photograph other wildlife	27.5	10,003	32.8	11,242	27.7	4,090	29.7	25,335
View/photograph birds	11.8	4,301	23.4	8,010	19.9	2,942	17.9	15,253
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	18.5	6,724	16.7	5,740	14.3	2,114	17.1	14,578
View/photograph fish	18.2	6,630	16.7	5,708	17.8	2,620	17.5	14,958
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.3	5,211	27.7	9,508	21.7	3,207	21.0	17,926

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,379, age 35-54=34,279, age 55+=14,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	77.6	28,225	91.2	31,262	82.7	12,205	83.9	71,692
Family gathering	75.4	27,418	79.8	27,338	72.5	10,701	76.6	65,457
Picnicking	40.4	14,689	58.3	19,976	47.0	6,929	48.7	41,594
Driving for pleasure	37.6	13,673	47.3	16,222	42.8	6,321	42.4	36,216
Bicycling (any type)	53.1	19,309	52.0	17,826	31.5	4,641	48.9	41,776
Horseback riding (any type)	5.2	1,876	6.5	2,243	2.3	334	5.2	4,453

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,379, age 35-54=34,279, age 55+=14,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	58.5	21,299	56.3	19,310	46.1	6,803	55.5	47,412
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.2	20,796	50.3	17,234	25.2	3,715	48.9	41,745
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.9	12,698	31.9	10,928	16.9	2,500	30.6	26,126
Boating (any type)	26.4	9,611	23.0	7,871	15.8	2,335	23.2	19,817
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	9,684	25.4	8,716	15.7	2,323	24.3	20,723
Freshwater fishing	26.0	9,458	24.3	8,315	19.0	2,808	24.1	20,581
Motorboating	12.3	4,490	11.5	3,932	8.2	1,207	11.3	9,629
Coldwater fishing	14.7	5,350	14.9	5,114	11.4	1,688	14.2	12,152
Warmwater fishing	29.2	10,639	23.1	7,914	14.2	2,101	24.2	20,654
Rafting	5.1	1,856	4.5	1,547	1.9	277	4.3	3,680
Use personal watercraft	17.4	6,347	7.7	2,630	4.7	693	11.3	9,670
Waterskiing	9.8	3,571	6.0	2,054	1.7	252	6.9	5,877
Anadromous fishing	13.9	5,069	10.1	3,456	6.6	967	11.1	9,492
Snorkeling	4.0	1,457	7.7	2,634	4.9	729	5.6	4,820
Saltwater fishing	15.1	5,495	14.5	4,963	12.0	1,769	14.3	12,227
Kayaking	2.1	750	2.9	983	1.2	171	2.2	1,904
Canoeing	1.2	433	1.6	539	0.7	106	1.3	1,078
Sailing	3.2	1,162	5.3	1,820	4.1	602	4.2	3,584
Rowing	1.9	675	4.5	1,557	2.3	344	3.0	2,576
Surfing	1.2	454	0.5	176	0.2	34	0.8	664
Scuba diving	5.2	1,900	3.5	1,194	2.5	366	4.1	3,460
Windsurfing	0.0	11	0.2	79	0.2	23	0.1	113

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,379, age 35-54=34,279, age 55+=14,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	28.8	10,462	18.4	6,300	8.1	1,189	21.0	17,951
Downhill skiing	9.1	3,295	8.9	3,039	3.3	492	8.0	6,826
Snowboarding	21.1	7,671	5.2	1,773	0.1	12	11.1	9,456
Cross country skiing	0.9	328	1.9	646	0.6	87	1.2	1,061
Snowmobiling	2.7	979	2.2	757	2.5	368	2.5	2,104

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,379, age 35-54=34,279, age 55+=14,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	20.8	6,634	24.8	7,881	13.3	2,265	20.8	16,780
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	26.9	8,582	23.7	7,531	15.8	2,688	23.3	18,801
Developed camping	26.9	8,601	27.0	8,579	16.0	2,713	24.6	19,893
Mountain biking	25.4	8,124	19.1	6,072	4.7	797	18.6	14,993
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.7	7,247	23.0	7,312	11.7	1,992	20.5	16,551
Primitive camping	9.9	3,168	8.9	2,840	3.4	578	8.2	6,586
Drive off-road	17.0	5,436	11.3	3,606	5.6	953	12.4	9,995
Backpacking	7.4	2,374	5.8	1,859	1.8	298	5.6	4,531
Horseback riding on trails	10.0	3,193	6.9	2,201	4.1	692	7.5	6,086
Hunting (any type)	0.9	285	0.7	236	0.2	34	0.7	555
Big game hunting	0.3	98	0.8	248	0.3	48	0.5	394
Small game hunting	0.3	110	0.7	236	0.3	54	0.5	400
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	63	0.3	86	0.2	34	0.2	183

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,955, age 35-54=31,832, age 55+=16,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	52.1	16,637	56.9	18,107	46.2	7,848	52.7	42,592
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.2	16,055	50.2	15,966	39.8	6,772	48.0	38,793
Sightseeing	48.8	15,582	57.6	18,337	51.2	8,696	52.8	42,615
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.3	10,952	42.2	13,419	38.9	6,612	38.4	30,983
Visit historic sites	37.7	12,043	48.5	15,437	37.0	6,294	41.8	33,774
View/photograph other wildlife	26.0	8,317	33.0	10,507	27.6	4,684	29.1	23,508
View/photograph birds	16.5	5,284	23.8	7,564	27.1	4,604	21.6	17,452
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	15.0	4,799	15.7	4,990	9.1	1,540	14.0	11,329
View/photograph fish	16.7	5,335	22.8	7,259	15.6	2,648	18.9	15,242
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.9	4,756	23.0	7,312	15.2	2,580	18.1	14,648

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,955, age 35-54=31,832, age 55+=16,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	89.7	28,670	95.1	30,284	86.1	14,639	91.1	73,593
Family gathering	82.6	26,406	82.6	26,278	74.8	12,714	81.0	65,398
Picnicking	49.7	15,874	66.1	21,040	52.6	8,932	56.8	45,846
Driving for pleasure	43.9	14,042	50.8	16,157	41.9	7,120	46.2	37,319
Bicycling (any type)	49.0	15,650	45.8	14,575	23.1	3,927	42.3	34,152
Horseback riding (any type)	10.1	3,227	8.4	2,664	4.6	780	8.3	6,671

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,955, age 35-54=31,832, age 55+=16,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	59.0	18,853	63.1	20,072	48.2	8,188	58.3	47,113
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.3	21,179	51.5	16,409	29.5	5,008	52.7	42,596
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.4	10,979	33.2	10,583	14.3	2,425	29.7	23,987
Boating (any type)	22.0	7,043	23.1	7,361	9.6	1,624	19.8	16,028
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.5	8,157	30.6	9,753	13.6	2,314	25.0	20,224
Freshwater fishing	13.5	4,312	14.6	4,646	8.5	1,445	12.9	10,403
Motorboating	11.1	3,544	9.8	3,114	4.4	751	9.2	7,409
Coldwater fishing	6.4	2,046	9.1	2,902	5.5	928	7.3	5,876
Warmwater fishing	16.2	5,184	18.8	5,972	6.2	1,059	15.1	12,215
Rafting	4.9	1,552	3.7	1,192	1.1	190	3.6	2,934
Use personal watercraft	15.8	5,038	7.5	2,390	1.7	292	9.6	7,720
Waterskiing	7.8	2,505	4.4	1,385	0.7	118	5.0	4,008
Anadromous fishing	6.2	1,968	4.3	1,376	3.0	516	4.8	3,860
Snorkeling	4.4	1,420	5.6	1,784	3.0	505	4.6	3,709
Saltwater fishing	6.0	1,907	4.8	1,525	2.8	473	4.8	3,905
Kayaking	1.5	486	2.4	761	0.4	60	1.6	1,307
Canoeing	1.3	400	1.6	495	0.3	44	1.2	939
Sailing	5.3	1,679	4.4	1,391	3.7	623	4.6	3,693
Rowing	2.4	779	1.8	582	0.2	30	1.7	1,391
Surfing	0.5	162	0.3	85	0.4	70	0.4	317
Scuba diving	1.7	538	0.5	163	0.3	49	0.9	750
Windsurfing	0.4	141	0.6	181	0.1	18	0.4	340

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,955, age 35-54=31,832, age 55+=16,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	23.3	7,449	18.1	5,760	4.3	735	17.3	13,944
Downhill skiing	6.5	2,065	8.0	2,539	2.0	332	6.1	4,936
Snowboarding	11.7	3,747	3.9	1,245	0.0	0	6.2	4,992
Cross country skiing	1.1	356	1.7	532	0.3	59	1.2	947
Snowmobiling	3.9	1,234	0.9	283	0.9	159	2.1	1,676

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,955, age 35-54=31,832, age 55+=16,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	53.2	3,099	60.6	3,504	36.9	1,257	52.4	7,860
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	73.2	4,261	72.9	4,213	50.0	1,701	67.8	10,175
Developed camping	49.3	2,870	51.1	2,953	36.7	1,249	47.1	7,072
Mountain biking	52.6	3,064	46.5	2,686	21.6	736	43.2	6,486
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.7	1,264	25.0	1,447	20.8	709	22.8	3,420
Primitive camping	59.3	3,453	49.4	2,853	26.5	903	48.0	7,209
Drive off-road	51.8	3,016	33.8	1,953	25.4	866	38.9	5,835
Backpacking	38.4	2,238	40.3	2,328	11.5	392	33.0	4,958
Horseback riding on trails	7.7	449	8.1	466	5.1	173	7.2	1,088
Hunting (any type)	37.5	2,187	27.3	1,576	22.5	767	30.2	4,530
Big game hunting	29.5	1,718	19.2	1,112	18.4	628	23.0	3,458
Small game hunting	17.1	996	14.0	808	5.4	183	13.2	1,987
Migratory bird hunting	19.9	1,157	8.6	497	5.9	202	12.4	1,856

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,825, age 35-54=5,780, age 55+=3,404. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	56.1	3,267	77.5	4,482	70.4	2,398	67.6	10,147
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.1	3,035	61.2	3,539	48.1	1,637	54.7	8,211
Sightseeing	49.3	2,870	67.1	3,880	63.8	2,172	59.4	8,922
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.3	2,696	63.7	3,680	58.1	1,978	55.7	8,354
Visit historic sites	43.4	2,526	59.2	3,419	54.9	1,870	52.1	7,815
View/photograph other wildlife	50.2	2,923	62.6	3,619	55.8	1,901	56.3	8,443
View/photograph birds	24.0	1,400	44.8	2,589	42.0	1,430	36.1	5,419
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	53.6	3,120	47.8	2,763	45.5	1,548	49.5	7,431
View/photograph fish	32.6	1,897	30.2	1,746	32.7	1,112	31.7	4,755
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.2	1,120	39.8	2,302	30.0	1,020	29.6	4,442

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,825, age 35-54=5,780, age 55+=3,404. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	72.6	4,231	86.5	4,998	80.7	2,748	79.8	11,977
Family gathering	75.4	4,390	82.7	4,781	75.4	2,567	78.2	11,738
Picnicking	41.6	2,424	64.3	3,715	51.5	1,753	52.6	7,892
Driving for pleasure	52.5	3,060	67.7	3,911	60.9	2,074	60.3	9,045
Bicycling (any type)	63.0	3,669	61.5	3,553	36.7	1,249	56.4	8,471
Horseback riding (any type)	10.1	591	11.7	677	6.0	203	9.8	1,471

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,825, age 35-54=5,780, age 55+=3,404. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	52.3	3,048	50.0	2,889	41.9	1,426	49.1	7,363
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.6	2,538	38.4	2,222	19.7	672	36.2	5,432
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.2	3,859	60.5	3,495	31.9	1,085	56.2	8,439
Boating (any type)	56.4	3,285	51.2	2,961	37.2	1,265	50.0	7,511
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.9	2,439	38.2	2,208	25.2	857	36.7	5,504
Freshwater fishing	56.7	3,305	54.3	3,141	45.4	1,547	53.3	7,993
Motorboating	40.6	2,366	39.6	2,290	31.1	1,059	38.1	5,715
Coldwater fishing	45.8	2,669	48.2	2,785	40.4	1,376	45.5	6,830
Warmwater fishing	42.1	2,450	32.3	1,867	19.5	665	33.2	4,982
Rafting	19.1	1,112	16.1	928	6.5	220	15.1	2,260
Use personal watercraft	23.8	1,389	9.9	572	5.9	200	14.4	2,161
Waterskiing	21.3	1,241	12.9	748	4.2	144	14.2	2,133
Anadromous fishing	53.9	3,137	34.5	1,992	26.3	894	40.1	6,023
Snorkeling	5.5	321	10.1	581	7.4	251	7.7	1,153
Saltwater fishing	26.0	1,516	22.7	1,310	19.5	664	23.3	3,490
Kayaking	6.5	381	12.3	711	4.2	142	8.2	1,234
Canoeing	12.5	728	15.9	917	7.9	269	12.8	1,914
Sailing	5.0	294	10.1	583	7.4	252	7.5	1,129
Rowing	3.5	206	11.5	662	4.8	162	6.9	1,030
Surfing	6.0	348	2.4	136	1.8	60	3.6	544
Scuba diving	6.5	376	3.5	200	3.0	102	4.5	678
Windsurfing	0.1	5	0.1	8	0.1	2	0.1	15

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,825, age 35-54=5,780, age 55+=3,404. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	64.0	3,730	40.6	2,348	19.7	671	45.0	6,749
Downhill skiing	16.1	935	15.2	879	6.8	232	13.6	2,046
Snowboarding	38.8	2,259	9.3	537	0.9	29	18.8	2,825
Cross country skiing	4.6	270	11.4	659	3.6	124	7.0	1,053
Snowmobiling	10.6	616	11.3	656	10.5	359	10.9	1,631

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,825, age 35-54=5,780, age 55+=3,404. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	43.6	2,443	51.6	3,203	27.3	1,061	42.7	6,707
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	63.0	3,530	54.3	3,374	38.9	1,513	53.6	8,417
Developed camping	43.5	2,437	44.7	2,779	28.0	1,091	40.1	6,307
Mountain biking	44.8	2,512	31.4	1,948	8.7	338	30.5	4,798
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.0	1,624	31.3	1,942	15.4	601	26.5	4,167
Primitive camping	40.6	2,274	38.2	2,374	15.0	583	33.3	5,231
Drive off-road	40.8	2,288	28.4	1,764	13.5	526	29.1	4,578
Backpacking	21.4	1,201	18.2	1,129	5.6	217	16.2	2,547
Horseback riding on trails	15.3	859	10.7	664	6.3	244	11.2	1,767
Hunting (any type)	10.3	576	9.2	574	3.5	138	8.2	1,288
Big game hunting	4.1	230	9.7	600	3.7	144	6.2	974
Small game hunting	3.5	197	6.6	413	3.2	123	4.7	733
Migratory bird hunting	4.3	239	5.4	337	4.1	160	4.7	736

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,606, age 35-54=6,213, age 55+=3,892. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	68.6	3,844	74.0	4,599	61.3	2,387	68.9	10,830
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.8	3,462	61.1	3,799	47.5	1,848	58.0	9,109
Sightseeing	58.4	3,273	69.7	4,329	61.0	2,376	63.5	9,978
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	55.5	3,110	65.8	4,087	61.4	2,388	61.0	9,585
Visit historic sites	42.6	2,388	57.1	3,550	44.3	1,726	48.8	7,664
View/photograph other wildlife	51.1	2,865	62.4	3,875	56.2	2,187	56.8	8,927
View/photograph birds	34.1	1,911	45.9	2,849	53.7	2,089	43.6	6,849
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.0	2,747	47.3	2,937	27.6	1,076	43.0	6,760
View/photograph fish	30.0	1,681	39.5	2,453	28.2	1,099	33.3	5,233
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.2	1,244	33.3	2,067	20.7	806	26.2	4,117

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,606, age 35-54=6,213, age 55+=3,892. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	85.7	4,807	90.5	5,624	82.6	3,213	86.8	13,644
Family gathering	85.5	4,795	84.4	5,245	78.0	3,035	83.2	13,075
Picnicking	54.7	3,065	71.0	4,410	59.4	2,311	62.3	9,786
Driving for pleasure	61.8	3,462	71.5	4,441	57.0	2,218	64.4	10,121
Bicycling (any type)	57.2	3,206	51.1	3,175	25.5	992	46.9	7,373
Horseback riding (any type)	18.4	1,030	14.9	923	7.7	301	14.3	2,254

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,606, age 35-54=6,213, age 55+=3,892. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	52.7	2,954	55.4	3,439	41.3	1,608	50.9	8,001
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.0	2,858	39.4	2,447	22.2	863	39.3	6,168
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.1	3,704	63.2	3,925	24.5	953	54.6	8,582
Boating (any type)	47.4	2,657	47.4	2,948	18.2	710	40.2	6,315
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.6	2,165	47.9	2,974	19.6	763	37.6	5,902
Freshwater fishing	30.4	1,706	34.1	2,120	19.3	753	29.1	4,579
Motorboating	36.2	2,030	32.2	2,002	12.7	495	28.8	4,527
Coldwater fishing	21.7	1,217	31.2	1,939	17.7	687	24.5	3,843
Warmwater fishing	22.9	1,285	26.4	1,639	7.2	280	20.4	3,204
Rafting	19.9	1,114	12.3	762	3.8	148	12.9	2,024
Use personal watercraft	20.3	1,138	9.4	584	2.0	76	11.4	1,798
Waterskiing	15.3	859	9.9	615	1.4	56	9.7	1,530
Anadromous fishing	22.8	1,280	15.7	978	10.7	418	17.0	2,676
Snorkeling	4.6	260	7.7	479	2.9	111	5.4	850
Saltwater fishing	11.0	616	6.0	374	5.8	224	7.7	1,214
Kayaking	4.7	265	7.2	447	0.4	14	4.6	726
Canoeing	10.9	611	14.4	896	1.1	41	9.9	1,548
Sailing	8.5	479	5.9	369	7.0	272	7.1	1,120
Rowing	5.1	288	2.4	152	0.3	11	2.9	451
Surfing	2.4	136	1.4	88	1.7	68	1.9	292
Scuba diving	0.9	52	0.4	23	0.1	2	0.5	77
Windsurfing	0.7	39	0.9	55	0.0	1	0.6	95

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,606, age 35-54=6,213, age 55+=3,892. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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)	51.5	2,887	40.2	2,499	8.7	340	36.4	5,726
Downhill skiing	11.7	654	14.7	916	3.5	136	10.9	1,706
Snowboarding	19.7	1,102	7.2	450	0.1	3	9.9	1,555
Cross country skiing	5.4	305	9.5	591	1.3	50	6.0	946
Snowmobiling	16.1	904	3.5	220	2.9	113	7.9	1,237

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,606, age 35-54=6,213, age 55+=3,892. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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PLUMAS 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	40.9	21,666	47.2	20,354	27.9	6,909	40.5	48,929
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	39.1	20,682	37.8	16,304	25.5	6,310	35.8	43,296
Developed camping	39.6	20,966	40.4	17,434	26.9	6,665	37.3	45,065
Mountain biking	31.1	16,492	26.9	11,581	12.7	3,138	25.8	31,211
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.3	8,642	20.0	8,626	17.7	4,378	17.9	21,646
Primitive camping	22.2	11,770	17.4	7,522	8.5	2,108	17.7	21,400
Drive off-road	19.2	10,160	12.4	5,340	9.2	2,284	14.7	17,784
Backpacking	22.2	11,755	21.7	9,344	6.0	1,493	18.7	22,592
Horseback riding on trails	3.4	1,789	3.5	1,504	1.9	458	3.1	3,751
Hunting (any type)	6.9	3,674	4.8	2,075	4.5	1,107	5.7	6,856
Big game hunting	4.3	2,286	2.7	1,171	2.7	662	3.4	4,119
Small game hunting	1.8	955	1.5	654	0.5	118	1.4	1,727
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	1,028	0.8	347	0.5	126	1.2	1,501

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

Plumas NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,957, age 35-54=43,120, age 55+=24,744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.