SEQUOIA 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	42.1	1,929,392	48.3	2,207,201	27.7	817,980	40.9	4,954,573
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.5	1,673,356	37.2	1,700,769	26.0	769,862	34.2	4,143,987
Developed camping	33.7	1,543,574	33.6	1,536,037	20.1	594,471	30.3	3,674,082
Mountain biking	28.2	1,290,319	21.7	993,201	9.8	289,283	21.2	2,572,803
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.3	977,018	23.3	1,062,061	16.1	474,863	20.8	2,513,942
Drive off-road	23.0	1,052,300	15.1	689,656	7.7	227,405	16.3	1,969,361
Primitive camping	17.3	794,089	13.8	629,007	6.6	195,156	13.4	1,618,252
Backpacking	15.1	691,396	15.2	693,701	4.9	143,768	12.6	1,528,865
Horseback riding on trails	8.9	407,246	8.8	401,857	4.1	122,667	7.7	931,770
Hunting (any type)	4.1	189,339	2.9	133,356	1.9	55,104	3.1	377,799
Small game hunting	2.6	118,937	1.7	77,596	1.0	30,046	1.9	226,579
Big game hunting	1.8	81,423	1.6	75,339	1.0	29,078	1.5	185,840
Migratory bird hunting	1.1	49,861	0.5	23,657	0.2	4,709	0.6	78,227

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,583,641, age 35-54=4,567,282, age 55+=2,958,059. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.0	2,748,300	63.3	2,892,904	53.5	1,582,435	59.7	7,223,639
View/photograph natural scenery	55.1	2,524,000	64.4	2,942,408	59.3	1,755,093	59.6	7,221,501
Sightseeing	47.2	2,163,767	55.4	2,528,112	54.5	1,610,941	52.1	6,302,820
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.5	1,764,595	50.1	2,288,388	45.5	1,345,754	44.6	5,398,737
Visit historic sites	40.9	1,872,577	48.3	2,208,135	44.0	1,302,605	44.5	5,383,317
View/photograph other wildlife	32.1	1,469,218	38.7	1,767,143	31.7	937,509	34.5	4,173,870
View/photograph birds	19.8	905,804	31.2	1,425,307	31.3	925,478	26.9	3,256,589
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	1,075,638	25.6	1,169,217	21.4	632,261	23.8	2,877,116
View/photograph fish	20.3	930,577	29.2	1,334,835	18.4	544,215	23.2	2,809,627
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.2	741,261	18.5	843,159	14.3	421,585	16.6	2,006,005

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,583,641, age 35-54=4,567,282, age 55+=2,958,059. 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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SEQUOIA 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	80.1	3,670,062	83.3	3,803,103	83.4	2,466,688	82.1	9,939,853
Family gathering	77.1	3,533,526	75.3	3,438,434	68.3	2,021,436	74.3	8,993,396
Picnicking	51.0	2,337,373	58.0	2,650,424	52.1	1,542,449	53.9	6,530,246
Driving for pleasure	42.0	1,924,863	49.2	2,248,176	49.1	1,452,134	46.5	5,625,173
Bicycling (any type)	51.0	2,337,050	46.7	2,133,192	26.4	782,386	43.4	5,252,628
Horseback riding (any type)	10.3	472,586	10.3	468,463	5.1	151,659	9.0	1,092,708

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,583,641, age 35-54=4,567,282, age 55+=2,958,059. 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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SEQUOIA 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	63.8	2,926,280	59.7	2,727,962	46.0	1,360,581	57.9	7,014,823
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.4	2,813,176	52.5	2,397,462	29.3	867,450	50.2	6,078,088
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	53.4	2,449,004	46.7	2,133,936	24.7	730,719	43.9	5,313,659
Boating (any type)	37.4	1,712,086	32.5	1,483,374	25.5	755,073	32.6	3,950,533
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.8	1,318,266	30.6	1,396,569	17.5	518,053	26.7	3,232,888
Motorboating	19.1	873,602	19.4	887,776	15.8	468,635	18.4	2,230,013
Freshwater fishing	20.8	953,604	18.7	854,209	10.6	312,829	17.5	2,120,642
Saltwater fishing	15.4	705,083	13.1	596,563	10.3	305,357	13.3	1,607,003
Use personal watercraft	22.0	1,006,730	10.1	459,215	2.9	87,194	12.8	1,553,139
Coldwater fishing	13.9	637,147	13.2	602,687	8.2	242,624	12.2	1,482,458
Snorkeling	11.4	522,249	12.6	576,468	5.9	173,345	10.5	1,272,062
Warmwater fishing	12.8	585,019	10.4	475,479	3.5	103,596	9.6	1,164,094
Sailing	7.5	342,394	8.3	378,904	7.1	211,171	7.7	932,469
Rafting	9.6	440,703	7.7	351,519	1.8	54,209	7.0	846,431
Surfing	11.5	527,964	5.4	246,809	1.5	45,139	6.8	819,912
Waterskiing	10.7	489,368	5.6	254,711	1.5	45,834	6.5	789,913
Kayaking	6.7	307,863	5.1	235,007	1.6	47,701	4.9	590,571
Canoeing	4.6	212,401	4.6	211,501	1.9	56,542	4.0	480,444
Anadromous fishing	3.7	169,177	2.1	97,650	4.2	124,147	3.2	390,974
Rowing	3.4	155,434	3.7	167,279	1.2	35,797	3.0	358,510
Scuba diving	2.6	117,946	2.9	134,342	0.6	18,699	2.2	270,987
Windsurfing	0.8	35,136	0.8	36,211	0.5	14,134	0.7	85,481

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,583,641, age 35-54=4,567,282, age 55+=2,958,059. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	31.1	1,424,165	19.4	886,241	5.5	162,593	20.4	2,472,999
Snowboarding	20.5	938,007	5.0	228,120	0.7	21,825	9.8	1,187,952
Downhill skiing	10.0	459,495	9.7	442,275	2.7	79,448	8.1	981,218
Snowmobiling	2.4	109,217	1.3	58,479	0.5	13,705	1.5	181,401
Cross country skiing	1.5	70,437	1.8	81,190	0.8	23,498	1.4	175,125

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,583,641, age 35-54=4,567,282, age 55+=2,958,059. 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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SEQUOIA 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	47.3	610,115	53.9	498,652	30.6	99,267	47.6	1,208,034
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	35.9	462,973	33.3	307,553	22.0	71,408	33.2	841,934
Developed camping	31.7	408,568	31.1	287,549	16.6	53,880	29.5	749,997
Mountain biking	32.5	418,565	30.3	280,014	16.0	51,771	29.6	750,350
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.4	237,220	22.2	205,051	13.0	41,996	19.1	484,267
Drive off-road	24.6	316,600	15.5	143,192	8.7	28,054	19.2	487,846
Primitive camping	15.6	201,677	9.4	86,528	6.1	19,686	12.1	307,891
Backpacking	16.5	212,872	14.8	136,712	4.7	15,122	14.4	364,706
Horseback riding on trails	7.9	101,580	6.1	56,634	2.7	8,776	6.6	166,990
Hunting (any type)	5.7	73,314	3.4	31,154	1.6	5,342	4.3	109,810
Small game hunting	3.4	43,554	2.1	19,059	1.2	3,891	2.6	66,504
Big game hunting	2.2	28,154	1.2	10,800	1.0	3,142	1.7	42,096
Migratory bird hunting	1.3	16,599	0.4	4,116	0.2	519	0.8	21,234

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,289,507, age 35-54=924,381, age 55+=324,275. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.9	695,148	59.7	551,688	50.4	163,442	55.6	1,410,278
View/photograph natural scenery	45.5	586,616	51.0	471,101	47.4	153,628	47.7	1,211,345
Sightseeing	36.7	472,976	39.9	368,550	40.9	132,618	38.4	974,144
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.7	369,523	36.8	339,812	30.3	98,232	31.8	807,567
Visit historic sites	34.6	446,351	37.6	347,603	31.3	101,358	35.3	895,312
View/photograph other wildlife	24.5	316,318	29.0	267,820	22.3	72,209	25.9	656,347
View/photograph birds	15.5	199,884	22.0	203,166	17.4	56,496	18.1	459,546
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.2	273,448	22.3	205,731	16.8	54,408	21.0	533,587
View/photograph fish	19.2	247,513	24.3	224,302	14.9	48,301	20.5	520,116
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	15.8	204,197	17.2	158,677	13.2	42,665	16.0	405,539

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,289,507, age 35-54=924,381, age 55+=324,275. 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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SEQUOIA 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	69.3	894,041	69.5	642,596	74.6	241,763	70.1	1,778,400
Family gathering	75.4	972,555	72.5	669,954	65.4	212,236	73.1	1,854,745
Picnicking	46.3	597,606	51.1	472,746	45.0	145,931	47.9	1,216,283
Driving for pleasure	35.1	452,163	38.7	358,033	36.0	116,625	36.5	926,821
Bicycling (any type)	52.9	682,656	51.2	473,270	35.2	114,249	50.0	1,270,175
Horseback riding (any type)	9.5	122,102	6.8	63,207	3.3	10,816	7.7	196,125

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,289,507, age 35-54=924,381, age 55+=324,275. 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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SEQUOIA 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	54.6	703,885	46.3	428,333	34.1	110,567	49.0	1,242,785
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.7	666,180	44.2	408,631	23.8	77,160	45.4	1,151,971
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	47.0	606,258	39.9	368,530	23.6	76,437	41.4	1,051,225
Boating (any type)	31.4	405,016	25.6	237,077	19.8	64,099	27.8	706,192
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.4	288,774	20.3	187,892	14.6	47,354	20.6	524,020
Motorboating	15.6	201,367	15.4	141,897	12.0	38,974	15.1	382,238
Freshwater fishing	22.6	291,957	19.9	183,543	11.6	37,552	20.2	513,052
Saltwater fishing	17.2	222,169	14.3	131,861	12.5	40,488	15.5	394,518
Use personal watercraft	22.6	291,969	6.9	63,904	5.1	16,506	14.7	372,379
Coldwater fishing	15.0	192,960	13.0	120,031	8.2	26,704	13.4	339,695
Snorkeling	8.5	109,254	8.9	81,809	5.2	16,771	8.2	207,834
Warmwater fishing	15.6	201,711	11.2	103,162	4.7	15,106	12.6	319,979
Sailing	5.9	75,564	5.7	52,955	5.3	17,325	5.7	145,844
Rafting	7.9	101,514	5.5	50,660	1.3	4,075	6.2	156,249
Surfing	10.9	140,102	4.6	42,904	2.1	6,919	7.5	189,925
Waterskiing	10.3	132,768	4.0	36,653	2.0	6,469	6.9	175,890
Kayaking	4.6	59,796	4.3	39,689	1.0	3,349	4.1	102,834
Canoeing	3.6	47,063	3.1	28,744	1.5	4,761	3.2	80,568
Anadromous fishing	4.3	55,530	2.9	26,408	3.9	12,795	3.7	94,733
Rowing	3.4	44,374	2.1	19,431	1.6	5,336	2.7	69,141
Scuba diving	1.9	23,937	1.6	14,954	0.6	1,835	1.6	40,726
Windsurfing	0.7	8,410	0.6	5,610	0.2	699	0.6	14,719

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,289,507, age 35-54=924,381, age 55+=324,275. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	27.9	360,027	18.3	168,883	6.3	20,334	21.6	549,244
Snowboarding	26.3	339,127	6.6	61,290	0.6	1,834	15.8	402,251
Downhill skiing	7.6	97,408	7.6	69,931	2.8	9,123	7.0	176,462
Snowmobiling	2.4	30,345	1.3	12,378	0.4	1,221	1.7	43,944
Cross country skiing	1.2	14,894	1.3	12,447	0.6	1,833	1.1	29,174

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,289,507, age 35-54=924,381, age 55+=324,275. 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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SEQUOIA 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	40.3	464,492	52.0	458,424	26.4	106,574	42.2	1,029,490
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	23.9	275,207	26.8	236,283	17.7	71,335	23.9	582,825
Developed camping	25.5	293,624	25.5	224,648	16.3	65,839	24.0	584,111
Mountain biking	22.8	262,505	14.4	127,302	5.0	20,083	16.8	409,890
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.6	237,737	19.1	168,765	14.1	56,911	19.0	463,413
Drive off-road	15.8	181,937	10.6	93,854	4.9	19,866	12.1	295,657
Primitive camping	8.3	95,685	7.6	67,469	2.3	9,391	7.1	172,545
Backpacking	9.0	104,124	8.1	71,650	3.0	12,205	7.7	187,979
Horseback riding on trails	6.3	72,794	6.6	58,402	3.5	14,252	6.0	145,448
Hunting (any type)	0.9	9,999	0.9	7,885	0.7	2,819	0.8	20,703
Small game hunting	0.4	4,133	0.2	1,776	0.0	142	0.2	6,051
Big game hunting	0.3	3,433	0.2	1,899	0.0	128	0.2	5,460
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	6,257	0.0	116	0.0	0	0.3	6,373

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,151,602, age 35-54=882,414, age 55+=403,090. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.4	718,106	59.9	528,150	50.0	201,575	59.4	1,447,831
View/photograph natural scenery	49.0	564,197	52.1	460,160	45.3	182,767	49.5	1,207,124
Sightseeing	43.1	496,880	44.6	393,243	40.6	163,567	43.2	1,053,690
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.6	398,219	42.7	377,213	36.1	145,625	37.8	921,057
Visit historic sites	30.2	348,078	36.2	319,865	32.3	130,014	32.7	797,957
View/photograph other wildlife	24.3	279,538	29.2	257,482	20.8	83,774	25.5	620,794
View/photograph birds	17.9	205,580	23.1	204,129	23.4	94,285	20.7	503,994
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.3	233,327	21.0	185,090	18.3	73,781	20.2	492,198
View/photograph fish	15.1	174,254	23.6	207,874	14.0	56,346	18.0	438,474
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	11.9	137,495	10.9	96,582	7.9	31,764	10.9	265,841

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,151,602, age 35-54=882,414, age 55+=403,090. 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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SEQUOIA 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	79.9	920,048	76.5	674,905	73.6	296,685	77.6	1,891,638
Family gathering	78.9	909,053	75.2	663,991	69.4	279,640	76.0	1,852,684
Picnicking	51.5	592,988	53.3	470,181	48.6	195,832	51.7	1,259,001
Driving for pleasure	36.5	419,874	39.4	347,588	39.1	157,607	38.0	925,069
Bicycling (any type)	46.2	532,574	37.4	330,042	18.1	72,977	38.4	935,593
Horseback riding (any type)	8.1	93,686	9.2	80,987	4.8	19,272	8.0	193,945

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,151,602, age 35-54=882,414, age 55+=403,090. 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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SEQUOIA 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	51.7	595,601	48.6	428,511	39.6	159,612	48.6	1,183,724
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.9	666,305	44.2	389,739	29.3	118,242	48.2	1,174,286
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.2	520,119	35.9	317,084	18.5	74,645	37.4	911,848
Boating (any type)	28.8	331,648	21.8	192,653	18.2	73,331	24.5	597,632
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.9	251,942	24.5	215,863	11.2	45,055	21.0	512,860
Motorboating	14.1	162,554	13.5	119,003	10.5	42,192	13.3	323,749
Freshwater fishing	11.6	133,637	11.9	105,317	6.2	25,191	10.8	264,145
Saltwater fishing	6.9	79,151	5.3	47,099	3.6	14,706	5.8	140,956
Use personal watercraft	19.3	222,685	11.0	97,175	1.6	6,614	13.4	326,474
Coldwater fishing	7.6	87,790	7.6	66,841	4.6	18,428	7.1	173,059
Snorkeling	6.5	74,748	4.3	37,828	2.0	8,055	4.9	120,631
Warmwater fishing	6.8	77,768	6.9	61,251	1.9	7,584	6.0	146,603
Sailing	5.5	63,253	5.2	45,914	4.9	19,841	5.3	129,008
Rafting	7.1	81,787	5.4	47,493	1.5	6,075	5.6	135,355
Surfing	4.4	50,178	1.2	10,693	0.2	818	2.5	61,689
Waterskiing	7.4	84,976	3.4	29,697	0.6	2,307	4.8	116,980
Kayaking	2.3	26,223	1.8	16,245	0.5	2,106	1.8	44,574
Canoeing	2.4	27,597	1.9	17,097	0.7	2,700	1.9	47,394
Anadromous fishing	2.3	26,104	1.5	12,943	2.0	8,219	1.9	47,266
Rowing	2.8	32,655	3.6	32,029	0.4	1,805	2.7	66,489
Scuba diving	0.9	10,354	0.5	4,206	0.0	119	0.6	14,679
Windsurfing	0.7	8,118	0.2	2,102	0.5	1,877	0.5	12,097

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,151,602, age 35-54=882,414, age 55+=403,090. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	22.5	259,407	11.7	103,095	2.4	9,700	15.3	372,202
Snowboarding	10.2	117,061	2.1	18,096	0.9	3,697	5.7	138,854
Downhill skiing	7.2	83,331	4.3	37,786	0.8	3,219	5.1	124,336
Snowmobiling	1.1	12,481	0.6	5,435	0.1	459	0.8	18,375
Cross country skiing	1.5	17,277	0.5	4,796	0.1	386	0.9	22,459

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,151,602, age 35-54=882,414, age 55+=403,090. 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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SEQUOIA 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	51.3	346,751	54.2	510,989	32.8	246,321	46.6	1,104,061
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	59.4	401,179	54.1	509,922	35.8	268,705	49.8	1,179,806
Developed camping	51.5	347,928	43.7	412,306	23.8	178,401	39.6	938,635
Mountain biking	38.4	259,684	30.7	289,943	16.9	126,878	28.5	676,505
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.2	184,089	29.2	275,767	17.7	132,942	25.0	592,798
Drive off-road	37.0	249,829	24.4	230,481	11.6	86,821	23.9	567,131
Primitive camping	36.4	246,225	26.3	247,887	12.5	93,822	24.8	587,934
Backpacking	26.3	177,536	26.1	245,987	7.1	53,471	20.1	476,994
Horseback riding on trails	11.0	74,117	13.1	123,932	4.8	36,335	9.9	234,384
Hunting (any type)	10.8	72,779	7.2	67,502	3.7	28,092	7.1	168,373
Small game hunting	8.5	57,294	4.8	44,945	3.0	22,790	5.3	125,029
Big game hunting	4.9	33,094	4.9	46,079	3.0	22,614	4.3	101,787
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	18,398	1.8	16,666	0.5	3,945	1.6	39,009

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=675,722, age 35-54=943,164, age 55+=751,153. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.7	436,907	68.8	649,175	57.5	431,897	64.0	1,517,979
View/photograph natural scenery	68.9	465,274	74.0	697,551	69.3	520,740	71.0	1,683,565
Sightseeing	57.2	386,668	63.6	599,600	62.7	471,160	61.5	1,457,428
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.2	352,760	56.0	528,217	49.3	370,614	52.8	1,251,591
Visit historic sites	58.0	391,891	58.0	546,993	50.4	378,691	55.6	1,317,575
View/photograph other wildlife	48.8	329,641	46.7	440,539	40.9	306,996	45.4	1,077,176
View/photograph birds	26.0	175,901	38.0	358,680	32.5	244,250	32.9	778,831
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.4	185,108	30.4	286,364	22.8	171,635	27.1	643,107
View/photograph fish	29.4	198,546	34.5	325,350	21.4	160,585	28.9	684,481
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.9	181,591	29.4	277,725	22.2	166,420	26.4	625,736

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=675,722, age 35-54=943,164, age 55+=751,153. 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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SEQUOIA 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	81.6	551,452	87.5	825,506	87.5	657,312	85.8	2,034,270
Family gathering	72.0	486,824	72.5	684,080	66.0	496,060	70.3	1,666,964
Picnicking	52.9	357,395	60.3	568,740	53.3	400,359	56.0	1,326,494
Driving for pleasure	55.2	372,708	59.1	557,324	55.0	413,346	56.7	1,343,378
Bicycling (any type)	58.9	397,879	54.4	512,650	36.9	277,402	50.1	1,187,931
Horseback riding (any type)	13.0	87,561	13.9	131,278	5.6	41,937	11.0	260,776

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=675,722, age 35-54=943,164, age 55+=751,153. 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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SEQUOIA 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	76.2	514,579	62.8	592,700	43.5	326,673	60.5	1,433,952
Swimming in an outdoor pool	67.9	459,150	57.7	543,831	27.0	202,988	50.9	1,205,969
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.1	460,189	56.9	537,112	29.8	224,181	51.5	1,221,482
Boating (any type)	58.8	397,329	44.3	418,001	32.1	241,026	44.6	1,056,356
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.7	288,861	40.1	378,062	23.8	178,728	35.7	845,651
Motorboating	35.4	239,478	28.6	269,733	22.1	165,785	28.5	674,996
Freshwater fishing	39.3	265,582	29.6	278,752	18.0	134,853	28.7	679,187
Saltwater fishing	22.9	154,422	19.3	181,937	15.0	112,919	19.0	449,278
Use personal watercraft	27.4	184,951	10.1	95,475	4.7	35,584	13.3	316,010
Coldwater fishing	29.2	197,145	23.4	221,014	14.7	110,113	22.3	528,272
Snorkeling	15.6	105,217	19.9	187,741	9.4	70,483	15.3	363,441
Warmwater fishing	22.4	151,143	16.4	155,090	6.0	45,167	14.8	351,400
Sailing	11.3	76,460	12.6	119,163	9.9	74,352	11.4	269,975
Rafting	17.8	120,426	11.3	106,859	2.0	15,075	10.2	242,360
Surfing	17.7	119,362	7.1	67,401	2.5	18,749	8.7	205,512
Waterskiing	19.8	134,104	9.6	90,275	3.3	24,508	10.5	248,887
Kayaking	13.8	93,445	7.9	74,252	2.5	18,566	7.9	186,263
Canoeing	6.6	44,323	6.7	63,602	3.4	25,497	5.6	133,422
Anadromous fishing	7.1	47,812	3.8	35,650	7.2	54,097	5.8	137,559
Rowing	5.2	35,238	4.9	46,414	2.4	17,964	4.2	99,616
Scuba diving	5.1	34,634	6.1	57,998	1.6	11,708	4.4	104,340
Windsurfing	0.9	6,162	1.6	14,705	0.4	2,938	1.0	23,805

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=675,722, age 35-54=943,164, age 55+=751,153. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	47.9	323,392	28.0	264,472	10.1	75,891	28.0	663,755
Snowboarding	32.8	221,933	7.6	71,582	0.6	4,374	12.6	297,889
Downhill skiing	14.9	100,509	16.3	154,192	5.8	43,941	12.6	298,642
Snowmobiling	4.4	29,790	2.7	25,886	0.9	6,588	2.6	62,264
Cross country skiing	1.8	11,900	3.5	33,310	2.1	15,817	2.6	61,027

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=675,722, age 35-54=943,164, age 55+=751,153. 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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SEQUOIA 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	42.1	271,258	50.2	457,166	28.9	261,614	40.2	990,038
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.8	295,308	43.8	398,794	28.1	253,812	38.5	947,914
Developed camping	39.3	253,446	39.9	363,126	23.7	214,755	33.8	831,327
Mountain biking	26.1	168,593	16.9	153,700	5.3	48,240	15.1	370,533
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.7	178,796	27.7	252,326	19.7	177,926	24.8	609,048
Drive off-road	26.4	170,245	14.0	127,883	7.1	64,534	14.7	362,662
Primitive camping	21.9	141,066	16.6	151,225	5.9	53,084	14.0	345,375
Backpacking	15.0	96,857	15.3	139,008	4.7	42,846	11.3	278,711
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	92,713	11.5	104,708	5.4	49,014	10.0	246,435
Hunting (any type)	2.4	15,419	1.7	15,263	1.6	14,305	1.8	44,987
Small game hunting	0.4	2,607	0.6	5,760	0.1	1,212	0.4	9,579
Big game hunting	1.6	10,131	0.9	8,484	0.1	1,212	0.8	19,827
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	5,360	0.0	421	0.0	0	0.2	5,781

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=644,937, age 35-54=910,325, age 55+=904,508. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.6	455,012	70.9	645,796	56.1	507,879	65.4	1,608,687
View/photograph natural scenery	75.7	488,526	83.6	761,060	66.3	599,665	75.2	1,849,251
Sightseeing	64.5	415,918	71.4	650,233	61.8	558,536	66.1	1,624,687
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	56.7	365,533	72.3	658,270	58.8	531,936	63.2	1,555,739
Visit historic sites	53.8	347,174	62.9	572,874	52.0	470,347	56.5	1,390,395
View/photograph other wildlife	49.6	320,211	59.4	540,511	39.1	353,875	49.4	1,214,597
View/photograph birds	27.9	180,182	46.5	423,526	44.4	401,957	40.9	1,005,665
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.5	190,409	29.1	264,615	24.0	217,252	27.3	672,276
View/photograph fish	23.3	150,330	36.6	332,739	20.7	186,993	27.2	670,062
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.3	124,513	21.6	196,708	14.7	132,766	18.5	453,987

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=644,937, age 35-54=910,325, age 55+=904,508. 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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SEQUOIA 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	93.2	601,231	93.0	846,934	86.2	779,535	90.6	2,227,700
Family gathering	81.7	526,797	80.8	735,937	70.2	634,528	77.1	1,897,262
Picnicking	60.0	386,676	67.7	616,660	57.7	521,829	62.0	1,525,165
Driving for pleasure	57.2	368,885	64.4	586,076	59.5	538,111	60.7	1,493,072
Bicycling (any type)	54.7	352,460	46.8	426,168	19.4	175,453	38.8	954,081
Horseback riding (any type)	15.4	99,585	14.5	131,765	7.0	63,536	12.0	294,886

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=644,937, age 35-54=910,325, age 55+=904,508. 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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SEQUOIA 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	75.0	483,982	68.3	621,912	50.1	453,602	63.4	1,559,496
Swimming in an outdoor pool	73.1	471,442	60.0	546,477	33.4	302,490	53.7	1,320,409
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.1	433,052	53.9	490,725	24.1	217,796	46.4	1,141,573
Boating (any type)	47.8	308,117	41.9	381,496	28.8	260,504	38.6	950,117
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.9	276,878	41.4	377,082	19.1	172,619	33.6	826,579
Motorboating	27.1	175,072	28.1	255,770	19.0	172,081	24.5	602,923
Freshwater fishing	21.4	137,863	20.8	189,355	9.1	82,542	16.7	409,760
Saltwater fishing	8.9	57,710	5.5	50,212	4.4	40,153	6.0	148,075
Use personal watercraft	24.8	159,894	12.5	113,569	1.6	14,159	11.7	287,622
Coldwater fishing	15.6	100,837	15.3	139,626	7.4	67,217	12.5	307,680
Snorkeling	16.3	105,285	12.3	112,211	4.1	37,313	10.4	254,809
Warmwater fishing	10.7	68,885	9.2	83,825	2.6	23,326	7.2	176,036
Sailing	11.7	75,420	11.1	100,999	8.0	72,680	10.1	249,099
Rafting	14.5	93,371	11.9	108,587	2.6	23,810	9.2	225,768
Surfing	6.6	42,504	2.3	20,728	0.4	3,253	2.7	66,485
Waterskiing	13.2	85,032	7.0	64,071	0.9	8,270	6.4	157,373
Kayaking	8.3	53,691	5.8	53,014	1.3	11,949	4.8	118,654
Canoeing	6.9	44,618	6.8	62,042	1.6	14,170	4.9	120,830
Anadromous fishing	3.0	19,133	1.4	13,183	3.7	33,231	2.7	65,547
Rowing	2.0	12,749	4.5	41,071	0.6	5,273	2.4	59,093
Scuba diving	2.0	13,175	1.9	17,710	0.1	1,084	1.3	31,969
Windsurfing	0.9	5,817	0.6	5,472	0.7	6,101	0.7	17,390

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=644,937, age 35-54=910,325, age 55+=904,508. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	36.6	235,810	22.1	201,502	3.8	34,198	19.2	471,510
Snowboarding	11.8	76,145	2.9	26,729	0.9	8,260	4.5	111,134
Downhill skiing	14.7	95,064	11.9	108,070	1.4	12,921	8.8	216,055
Snowmobiling	3.5	22,698	0.8	7,508	0.5	4,106	1.4	34,312
Cross country skiing	3.2	20,926	2.5	22,656	0.5	4,177	1.9	47,759

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=644,937, age 35-54=910,325, age 55+=904,508. 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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SEQUOIA 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	22.1	36,999	23.1	40,633	13.7	12,559	20.7	90,191
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.4	49,263	27.1	47,854	17.2	15,804	25.9	112,921
Developed camping	29.8	49,888	24.6	43,357	11.9	10,940	23.9	104,185
Mountain biking	25.7	43,022	20.6	36,337	11.6	10,703	20.7	90,062
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.8	26,523	16.9	29,753	9.8	9,048	15.0	65,324
Drive off-road	20.8	34,850	14.4	25,375	6.8	6,257	15.3	66,482
Primitive camping	11.7	19,589	8.3	14,600	4.0	3,656	8.7	37,845
Backpacking	9.8	16,425	9.8	17,282	2.9	2,648	8.3	36,355
Horseback riding on trails	6.8	11,425	7.6	13,447	2.1	1,919	6.1	26,791
Hunting (any type)	1.9	3,173	1.3	2,269	0.6	578	1.4	6,020
Small game hunting	2.0	3,362	1.1	1,986	0.7	632	1.4	5,980
Big game hunting	0.9	1,590	1.0	1,770	0.5	438	0.9	3,798
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	678	0.3	508	0.0	26	0.3	1,212

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=167,474, age 35-54=176,265, age 55+=91,915. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.5	76,137	48.5	85,455	40.8	37,488	45.7	199,080
View/photograph natural scenery	47.3	79,287	50.8	89,562	47.7	43,811	48.8	212,660
Sightseeing	45.4	76,026	52.3	92,113	47.4	43,529	48.6	211,668
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.9	53,468	34.3	60,506	29.7	27,299	32.4	141,273
Visit historic sites	40.5	67,821	41.4	72,981	35.2	32,339	39.7	173,141
View/photograph other wildlife	26.9	45,084	24.9	43,865	22.0	20,235	25.1	109,184
View/photograph birds	13.6	22,744	21.3	37,469	17.6	16,161	17.5	76,374
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.4	35,773	23.9	42,073	18.3	16,841	21.7	94,687
View/photograph fish	19.6	32,787	22.3	39,389	14.2	13,083	19.6	85,259
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.1	20,299	13.3	23,511	10.4	9,558	12.3	53,368

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=167,474, age 35-54=176,265, age 55+=91,915. 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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SEQUOIA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	79.3	132,749	86.2	151,969	85.9	78,993	83.5	363,711
Family gathering	71.8	120,225	71.6	126,163	66.6	61,251	70.6	307,639
Picnicking	43.9	73,551	51.7	91,091	44.7	41,117	47.2	205,759
Driving for pleasure	37.8	63,241	41.6	73,374	35.9	32,997	38.9	169,612
Bicycling (any type)	52.4	87,695	48.9	86,234	35.6	32,677	47.4	206,606
Horseback riding (any type)	7.2	12,073	7.3	12,861	2.2	2,033	6.2	26,967

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=167,474, age 35-54=176,265, age 55+=91,915. 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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SEQUOIA 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	69.6	116,633	59.3	104,546	41.7	38,326	59.6	259,505
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.5	103,074	51.9	91,452	24.4	22,421	49.8	216,947
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	35.8	59,972	29.5	52,081	16.3	14,987	29.2	127,040
Boating (any type)	25.3	42,453	18.7	32,878	13.6	12,538	20.2	87,869
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.0	41,820	23.4	41,316	14.0	12,848	22.0	95,984
Motorboating	11.3	18,850	9.2	16,249	7.3	6,675	9.6	41,774
Freshwater fishing	21.6	36,253	17.1	30,194	9.4	8,657	17.2	75,104
Saltwater fishing	23.2	38,881	19.2	33,807	15.5	14,291	20.0	86,979
Use personal watercraft	24.4	40,872	9.3	16,350	4.5	4,095	14.1	61,317
Coldwater fishing	11.3	18,988	9.7	17,036	5.5	5,045	9.4	41,069
Snorkeling	6.5	10,963	8.4	14,800	4.3	3,917	6.8	29,680
Warmwater fishing	22.7	38,053	16.8	29,638	5.2	4,825	16.6	72,516
Sailing	5.6	9,324	6.4	11,314	4.2	3,837	5.6	24,475
Rafting	5.2	8,720	3.0	5,295	0.6	584	3.4	14,599
Surfing	3.3	5,512	1.3	2,343	0.5	416	1.9	8,271
Waterskiing	8.7	14,549	4.2	7,444	1.3	1,158	5.3	23,151
Kayaking	2.3	3,894	1.4	2,473	0.6	507	1.6	6,874
Canoeing	0.9	1,475	0.9	1,608	0.4	412	0.8	3,495
Anadromous fishing	3.7	6,208	1.8	3,137	4.2	3,845	3.0	13,190
Rowing	2.9	4,907	2.5	4,436	1.3	1,157	2.4	10,500
Scuba diving	3.9	6,600	4.8	8,440	1.1	1,015	3.7	16,055
Windsurfing	0.2	416	0.5	837	0.1	72	0.3	1,325

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=167,474, age 35-54=176,265, age 55+=91,915. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	23.8	39,831	13.4	23,580	4.3	3,993	15.5	67,404
Snowboarding	19.6	32,807	4.6	8,157	0.3	240	9.5	41,204
Downhill skiing	5.9	9,819	5.7	10,111	1.8	1,670	5.0	21,600
Snowmobiling	2.8	4,624	1.6	2,832	0.5	492	1.8	7,948
Cross country skiing	0.3	447	0.6	1,086	0.2	186	0.4	1,719

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=167,474, age 35-54=176,265, age 55+=91,915. 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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SEQUOIA 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	14.5	24,748	19.1	36,682	11.4	14,384	15.5	75,814
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	18.5	31,568	17.7	33,979	13.9	17,506	17.0	83,053
Developed camping	21.4	36,395	24.4	46,869	12.0	15,098	20.1	98,362
Mountain biking	17.9	30,517	11.3	21,713	3.6	4,498	11.6	56,728
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.2	25,889	15.5	29,871	10.6	13,371	14.2	69,131
Drive off-road	13.9	23,698	7.7	14,806	3.6	4,525	8.8	43,029
Primitive camping	6.6	11,327	3.3	6,322	1.1	1,418	3.9	19,067
Backpacking	5.0	8,441	4.7	9,042	1.8	2,298	4.0	19,781
Horseback riding on trails	7.7	13,101	7.1	13,615	3.4	4,236	6.3	30,952
Hunting (any type)	0.3	512	0.2	321	0.3	367	0.2	1,200
Small game hunting	0.0	62	0.1	184	0.0	11	0.1	257
Big game hunting	0.3	544	0.2	337	0.0	9	0.2	890
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	193	0.0	3	0.0	0	0.0	196

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,424, age 35-54=192,369, age 55+=125,734. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.2	77,050	47.5	91,458	40.6	50,989	44.9	219,497
View/photograph natural scenery	43.0	73,207	60.2	115,880	45.5	57,188	50.4	246,275
Sightseeing	50.1	85,415	56.4	108,463	47.7	59,999	52.0	253,877
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.0	52,860	46.1	88,751	35.0	43,957	38.0	185,568
Visit historic sites	39.1	66,608	45.0	86,585	36.6	46,068	40.8	199,261
View/photograph other wildlife	23.8	40,594	31.3	60,203	20.0	25,190	25.8	125,987
View/photograph birds	15.0	25,521	27.1	52,112	22.9	28,854	21.8	106,487
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.6	40,196	25.3	48,670	20.2	25,377	23.4	114,243
View/photograph fish	14.3	24,409	23.9	45,908	13.0	16,369	17.7	86,686
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	7.9	13,495	11.8	22,738	5.6	7,049	8.9	43,282

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,424, age 35-54=192,369, age 55+=125,734. 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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SEQUOIA 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	92.8	158,222	92.4	177,842	84.9	106,752	90.6	442,816
Family gathering	80.2	136,708	75.2	144,611	70.4	88,479	75.7	369,798
Picnicking	52.7	89,738	60.0	115,484	48.0	60,303	54.4	265,525
Driving for pleasure	37.9	64,575	43.5	83,659	39.7	49,876	40.6	198,110
Bicycling (any type)	41.9	71,379	38.0	73,107	17.2	21,663	34.0	166,149
Horseback riding (any type)	7.3	12,476	7.4	14,244	3.7	4,604	6.4	31,324

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,424, age 35-54=192,369, age 55+=125,734. 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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SEQUOIA 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	62.9	107,216	58.5	112,504	47.7	60,016	57.3	279,736
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.5	111,706	54.5	104,829	29.9	37,584	52.0	254,119
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.1	49,523	20.1	38,760	12.5	15,674	21.3	103,957
Boating (any type)	20.2	34,347	20.1	38,712	13.0	16,285	18.3	89,344
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.0	42,635	24.6	47,389	10.2	12,774	21.0	102,798
Motorboating	8.2	13,946	5.7	11,018	6.3	7,980	6.7	32,944
Freshwater fishing	12.3	20,903	9.9	19,043	5.4	6,758	9.6	46,704
Saltwater fishing	9.0	15,262	4.8	9,254	4.4	5,590	6.2	30,106
Use personal watercraft	19.3	32,811	11.3	21,797	1.3	1,655	11.5	56,263
Coldwater fishing	6.2	10,608	5.4	10,476	3.4	4,307	5.2	25,391
Snorkeling	6.8	11,610	5.2	9,980	1.4	1,747	4.8	23,337
Warmwater fishing	10.3	17,581	8.7	16,818	2.1	2,580	7.6	36,979
Sailing	6.3	10,754	5.6	10,681	4.4	5,568	5.5	27,003
Rafting	5.3	8,960	1.9	3,751	0.6	792	2.8	13,503
Surfing	1.2	2,042	0.4	836	0.0	23	0.6	2,901
Waterskiing	5.4	9,147	3.2	6,118	0.4	476	3.2	15,741
Kayaking	0.9	1,566	0.6	1,100	0.3	322	0.6	2,988
Canoeing	0.6	965	0.5	1,027	0.2	256	0.5	2,248
Anadromous fishing	1.4	2,411	0.5	1,012	2.2	2,784	1.3	6,207
Rowing	1.1	1,955	2.2	4,220	0.4	476	1.4	6,651
Scuba diving	1.2	2,063	1.6	3,032	0.0	31	1.0	5,126
Windsurfing	0.2	355	0.2	342	0.2	296	0.2	993

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,424, age 35-54=192,369, age 55+=125,734. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	18.5	31,577	11.2	21,475	1.7	2,169	11.3	55,221
Snowboarding	7.2	12,211	1.8	3,446	0.5	593	3.3	16,250
Downhill skiing	5.9	10,135	4.6	8,754	0.6	760	4.0	19,649
Snowmobiling	1.8	3,027	0.4	698	0.1	81	0.8	3,806
Cross country skiing	0.5	911	0.3	511	0.0	25	0.3	1,447

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,424, age 35-54=192,369, age 55+=125,734. 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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SEQUOIA 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	47.0	4,826	50.2	5,633	30.9	2,078	44.4	12,537
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	68.8	7,073	62.5	7,018	42.6	2,868	60.1	16,959
Developed camping	47.3	4,859	41.7	4,682	23.9	1,611	39.5	11,152
Mountain biking	45.2	4,644	36.8	4,128	19.6	1,320	35.7	10,092
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.9	2,358	24.7	2,769	15.2	1,021	21.8	6,148
Drive off-road	49.0	5,035	31.8	3,570	15.3	1,027	34.1	9,632
Primitive camping	47.2	4,855	35.2	3,951	16.8	1,128	35.2	9,934
Backpacking	31.6	3,246	31.7	3,552	8.3	560	26.1	7,358
Horseback riding on trails	9.4	971	11.8	1,325	5.0	335	9.3	2,631
Hunting (any type)	22.6	2,320	14.7	1,647	7.9	534	15.9	4,501
Small game hunting	17.9	1,842	9.7	1,093	6.4	432	11.9	3,367
Big game hunting	12.2	1,249	11.3	1,268	7.9	535	10.8	3,052
Migratory bird hunting	8.6	887	5.1	576	2.1	142	5.7	1,605

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,276, age 35-54=11,221, age 55+=6,733. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.7	5,724	59.4	6,663	49.3	3,322	55.6	15,709
View/photograph natural scenery	61.7	6,337	67.3	7,551	62.8	4,230	64.2	18,118
Sightseeing	54.4	5,595	58.9	6,605	61.4	4,131	57.8	16,331
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	48.7	5,008	53.2	5,970	47.4	3,190	50.2	14,168
Visit historic sites	50.9	5,228	50.4	5,660	43.9	2,954	49.0	13,842
View/photograph other wildlife	50.2	5,154	49.8	5,589	43.4	2,921	48.4	13,664
View/photograph birds	26.9	2,768	39.0	4,381	34.0	2,291	33.4	9,440
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.5	2,929	32.5	3,647	23.8	1,604	29.0	8,180
View/photograph fish	33.9	3,488	40.9	4,591	24.8	1,667	34.5	9,746
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.6	3,659	38.8	4,359	28.9	1,949	35.3	9,967

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,276, age 35-54=11,221, age 55+=6,733. 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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SEQUOIA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	77.9	8,004	82.3	9,239	82.5	5,558	80.8	22,801
Family gathering	74.1	7,613	74.8	8,392	67.5	4,543	72.8	20,548
Picnicking	50.4	5,177	56.1	6,299	50.2	3,377	52.6	14,853
Driving for pleasure	53.5	5,495	55.7	6,246	54.2	3,648	54.5	15,389
Bicycling (any type)	61.1	6,281	56.2	6,308	36.4	2,449	53.3	15,038
Horseback riding (any type)	11.2	1,153	12.6	1,412	5.8	388	10.5	2,953

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,276, age 35-54=11,221, age 55+=6,733. 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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SEQUOIA 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	65.5	6,729	53.1	5,955	36.0	2,427	53.5	15,111
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.2	4,752	39.4	4,423	18.5	1,245	36.9	10,420
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.8	6,863	55.8	6,261	28.6	1,928	53.3	15,052
Boating (any type)	54.2	5,569	41.9	4,706	29.9	2,013	43.5	12,288
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.9	4,202	38.2	4,285	22.5	1,517	35.4	10,004
Motorboating	38.4	3,947	30.6	3,432	23.5	1,581	31.7	8,960
Freshwater fishing	48.1	4,946	36.0	4,035	23.0	1,546	37.3	10,527
Saltwater fishing	38.5	3,955	32.7	3,668	24.9	1,679	33.0	9,302
Use personal watercraft	28.8	2,964	10.4	1,163	4.7	317	15.7	4,444
Coldwater fishing	36.8	3,785	29.3	3,291	19.2	1,293	29.6	8,369
Snorkeling	9.6	986	12.1	1,356	5.4	363	9.6	2,705
Warmwater fishing	31.1	3,196	22.6	2,535	8.9	601	22.4	6,332
Sailing	11.2	1,155	11.7	1,318	10.2	684	11.2	3,157
Rafting	16.2	1,660	10.6	1,184	1.8	121	10.5	2,965
Surfing	17.4	1,784	7.0	789	2.6	174	9.7	2,747
Waterskiing	17.2	1,764	8.0	902	3.1	208	10.2	2,874
Kayaking	9.6	987	5.7	639	1.6	105	6.1	1,731
Canoeing	9.3	958	9.9	1,108	4.8	320	8.5	2,386
Anadromous fishing	16.8	1,723	10.0	1,122	16.0	1,076	13.9	3,921
Rowing	5.1	528	5.3	594	2.8	188	4.6	1,310
Scuba diving	4.9	499	5.9	659	1.5	104	4.5	1,262
Windsurfing	0.4	43	0.7	75	0.2	15	0.5	133

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,276, age 35-54=11,221, age 55+=6,733. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	52.2	5,369	31.6	3,550	12.0	810	34.5	9,729
Snowboarding	34.9	3,585	8.0	893	0.9	60	16.1	4,538
Downhill skiing	10.5	1,079	12.2	1,369	4.6	313	9.8	2,761
Snowmobiling	9.9	1,020	5.7	640	2.0	133	6.4	1,793
Cross country skiing	1.8	189	3.4	384	2.6	172	2.6	745

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,276, age 35-54=11,221, age 55+=6,733. 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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SEQUOIA 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	39.3	3,954	46.4	5,565	27.9	2,258	39.1	11,777
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	55.1	5,550	51.5	6,172	32.9	2,670	47.7	14,392
Developed camping	38.0	3,826	37.9	4,548	23.0	1,866	34.0	10,240
Mountain biking	31.9	3,213	21.0	2,520	6.4	521	20.7	6,254
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.6	2,376	23.7	2,836	17.2	1,391	21.9	6,603
Drive off-road	35.1	3,537	18.5	2,223	9.6	782	21.7	6,542
Primitive camping	29.9	3,010	22.6	2,706	9.0	726	21.4	6,442
Backpacking	18.4	1,850	18.5	2,219	5.5	445	15.0	4,514
Horseback riding on trails	13.4	1,348	10.2	1,227	4.5	362	9.7	2,937
Hunting (any type)	5.6	566	3.4	409	3.0	240	4.0	1,215
Small game hunting	1.1	106	1.6	193	0.4	29	1.1	328
Big game hunting	3.7	373	2.2	260	0.4	32	2.2	665
Migratory bird hunting	2.8	286	0.2	22	0.0	0	1.0	308

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,064, age 35-54=11,988, age 55+=8,106. 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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SEQUOIA 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.3	6,268	62.3	7,469	48.3	3,915	58.5	17,652
View/photograph natural scenery	69.3	6,979	75.5	9,049	60.3	4,884	69.3	20,912
Sightseeing	61.5	6,191	68.5	8,215	59.8	4,846	63.8	19,252
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	54.1	5,442	67.9	8,139	56.8	4,604	60.3	18,185
Visit historic sites	46.8	4,714	54.5	6,535	45.4	3,677	49.5	14,926
View/photograph other wildlife	53.7	5,409	60.7	7,275	42.6	3,452	53.5	16,136
View/photograph birds	28.8	2,900	47.6	5,703	47.1	3,816	41.2	12,419
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.3	3,152	30.0	3,595	25.0	2,023	29.1	8,770
View/photograph fish	26.1	2,623	41.8	5,015	24.5	1,982	31.9	9,620
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.1	2,629	28.8	3,455	20.6	1,670	25.7	7,754

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,064, age 35-54=11,988, age 55+=8,106. 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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SEQUOIA 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	88.0	8,852	87.5	10,492	81.3	6,590	86.0	25,934
Family gathering	84.4	8,493	83.2	9,970	71.6	5,804	80.5	24,267
Picnicking	56.6	5,701	63.3	7,592	54.7	4,436	58.8	17,729
Driving for pleasure	55.7	5,603	62.8	7,525	57.8	4,689	59.1	17,817
Bicycling (any type)	57.1	5,743	49.0	5,877	20.4	1,653	44.0	13,273
Horseback riding (any type)	14.3	1,440	13.5	1,614	6.0	485	11.7	3,539

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,064, age 35-54=11,988, age 55+=8,106. 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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SEQUOIA 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	64.1	6,449	58.1	6,970	42.4	3,437	55.9	16,856
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.2	5,054	40.9	4,901	23.0	1,866	39.2	11,821
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.1	6,748	52.5	6,296	23.3	1,887	49.5	14,931
Boating (any type)	45.2	4,550	38.2	4,579	25.8	2,095	37.2	11,224
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.1	4,135	38.9	4,666	19.0	1,539	34.3	10,340
Motorboating	29.3	2,948	29.1	3,488	20.1	1,631	26.7	8,067
Freshwater fishing	26.1	2,627	26.8	3,212	11.3	920	22.4	6,759
Saltwater fishing	15.3	1,539	10.2	1,219	7.6	614	11.2	3,372
Use personal watercraft	27.3	2,751	12.9	1,552	1.7	137	14.7	4,440
Coldwater fishing	19.7	1,979	19.8	2,373	8.8	712	16.8	5,064
Snorkeling	10.1	1,021	7.6	910	2.8	227	7.2	2,158
Warmwater fishing	15.1	1,524	13.1	1,575	3.8	312	11.3	3,411
Sailing	11.1	1,119	10.6	1,265	7.3	594	9.9	2,978
Rafting	14.5	1,457	10.9	1,311	2.6	210	9.9	2,978
Surfing	6.7	675	2.2	263	0.5	39	3.2	977
Waterskiing	11.9	1,194	5.9	707	0.8	65	6.5	1,966
Kayaking	5.8	580	4.1	496	0.9	69	3.8	1,145
Canoeing	10.6	1,064	10.0	1,199	2.3	183	8.1	2,446
Anadromous fishing	7.1	717	3.9	464	8.1	654	6.1	1,835
Rowing	2.3	232	4.8	581	0.6	46	2.8	859
Scuba diving	2.2	221	1.8	212	0.2	13	1.5	446
Windsurfing	0.5	51	0.3	33	0.2	20	0.3	104

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,064, age 35-54=11,988, age 55+=8,106. 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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SEQUOIA 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)	40.8	4,111	24.2	2,902	4.5	361	24.5	7,374
Snowboarding	12.8	1,289	3.0	362	0.9	77	5.7	1,728
Downhill skiing	10.7	1,072	8.3	1,000	1.0	83	7.1	2,155
Snowmobiling	8.0	806	2.0	245	1.3	102	3.8	1,153
Cross country skiing	3.5	349	3.0	365	0.6	45	2.5	759

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,064, age 35-54=11,988, age 55+=8,106. 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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SEQUOIA 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	36.2	83,352	39.0	93,051	23.2	35,122	34.1	211,525
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	33.6	77,377	33.6	80,126	21.2	32,118	30.6	189,621
Developed camping	31.0	71,197	30.1	71,984	15.0	22,665	26.7	165,846
Mountain biking	22.5	51,823	20.7	49,399	12.0	18,254	19.3	119,476
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.3	42,035	19.3	46,112	11.2	16,982	16.9	105,129
Drive off-road	16.9	38,935	12.5	29,813	6.1	9,250	12.6	77,998
Primitive camping	16.3	37,462	11.7	27,986	5.8	8,852	12.0	74,300
Backpacking	16.7	38,337	16.8	40,192	5.2	7,887	13.9	86,416
Horseback riding on trails	6.8	15,543	5.8	13,960	1.5	2,253	5.1	31,756
Hunting (any type)	4.3	9,910	2.3	5,531	1.1	1,697	2.8	17,138
Small game hunting	2.6	5,888	1.0	2,441	0.6	888	1.5	9,217
Big game hunting	0.8	1,914	1.5	3,656	0.6	939	1.0	6,509
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	953	0.5	1,218	0.1	77	0.4	2,248

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

Sequoia NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=229,985, age 35-54=238,807, age 55+=151,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.