SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	57.2	127,368	60.9	150,977	37.4	91,987	51.7	370,332
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	59.6	132,720	57.2	141,796	37.7	92,797	51.3	367,313
Developed camping	49.0	109,022	50.0	124,080	35.4	87,040	44.7	320,142
Primitive camping	41.8	92,967	38.9	96,498	20.0	49,160	33.3	238,625
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.9	70,961	35.6	88,203	26.9	66,095	31.4	225,259
Drive off-road	38.4	85,507	29.3	72,574	17.4	42,740	28.0	200,821
Mountain biking	39.1	87,085	31.0	76,989	12.7	31,264	27.3	195,338
Backpacking	24.6	54,731	25.7	63,776	8.6	21,199	19.5	139,706
Hunting (any type)	18.3	40,785	16.4	40,634	10.8	26,634	15.1	108,053
Horseback riding on trails	14.2	31,595	14.2	35,285	5.8	14,264	11.3	81,144
Big game hunting	12.5	27,903	11.2	27,733	7.9	19,543	10.5	75,179
Small game hunting	8.8	19,524	6.6	16,267	4.6	11,249	6.6	47,040
Migratory bird hunting	4.3	9,492	2.6	6,420	1.9	4,576	2.9	20,488

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=222,599, age 35-54=247,956, age 55+=245,859. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	67.8	150,884	81.8	202,863	74.3	182,779	74.9	536,526
Sightseeing	55.2	122,812	67.4	167,102	65.3	160,499	62.9	450,413
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.6	139,391	68.7	170,277	54.6	134,278	62.0	443,946
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.3	112,062	66.6	165,085	61.3	150,761	59.7	427,908
View/photograph other wildlife	52.9	117,829	64.7	160,308	60.1	147,741	59.4	425,878
Visit historic sites	49.3	109,822	64.0	158,674	52.8	129,716	55.6	398,212
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.8	99,674	45.3	112,358	38.2	93,835	42.7	305,867
View/photograph birds	26.7	59,436	48.2	119,526	47.8	117,569	41.4	296,531
View/photograph fish	28.0	62,298	36.0	89,283	27.6	67,861	30.6	219,442
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.6	50,209	33.0	81,804	22.3	54,729	26.1	186,742

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=222,599, age 35-54=247,956, age 55+=245,859. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	84.9	188,980	89.5	221,872	84.5	207,718	86.3	618,570
Family gathering	81.1	180,435	82.0	203,279	72.9	179,322	78.6	563,036
Driving for pleasure	60.1	133,735	68.9	170,832	63.0	155,003	64.1	459,570
Picnicking	59.3	132,091	69.9	173,388	62.1	152,732	64.0	458,211
Bicycling (any type)	53.8	119,731	48.8	120,922	26.5	65,089	42.7	305,742
Horseback riding (any type)	17.9	39,827	17.1	42,389	7.9	19,505	14.2	101,721

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=222,599, age 35-54=247,956, age 55+=245,859. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	61.4	136,593	62.8	155,636	42.6	104,624	55.4	396,853
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.1	147,144	61.1	151,513	22.8	56,116	49.5	354,773
Boating (any type)	54.4	121,015	51.4	127,332	29.2	71,762	44.7	320,109
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.8	128,557	50.7	125,824	26.1	64,246	44.5	318,627
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.0	93,444	45.0	111,624	24.5	60,225	37.0	265,293
Freshwater fishing	37.8	84,152	40.2	99,742	29.5	72,406	35.8	256,300
Coldwater fishing	31.0	68,903	37.2	92,246	25.5	62,709	31.2	223,858
Motorboating	34.4	76,488	32.7	81,090	21.0	51,667	29.2	209,245
Warmwater fishing	21.1	46,963	18.5	45,825	10.5	25,830	16.6	118,618
Rafting	23.2	51,716	19.3	47,757	5.9	14,440	15.9	113,913
Anadromous fishing	16.3	36,282	13.2	32,813	8.8	21,620	12.7	90,715
Saltwater fishing	12.3	27,472	12.9	31,865	8.9	21,784	11.3	81,121
Waterskiing	19.1	42,539	11.8	29,189	2.1	5,131	10.7	76,859
Use personal watercraft	20.5	45,568	8.1	20,122	2.4	5,960	10.0	71,650
Snorkeling	9.6	21,372	13.0	32,307	6.8	16,674	9.8	70,353
Canoeing	10.0	22,215	12.5	30,928	3.9	9,605	8.8	62,748
Kayaking	8.8	19,521	8.5	21,149	3.2	7,981	6.8	48,651
Sailing	5.6	12,497	7.3	18,062	4.6	11,274	5.8	41,833
Rowing	6.3	13,986	5.7	14,033	4.2	10,411	5.4	38,430
Surfing	6.2	13,793	2.7	6,764	1.1	2,752	3.3	23,309
Scuba diving	3.4	7,521	3.4	8,553	1.4	3,399	2.7	19,473
Windsurfing	1.4	3,209	1.1	2,783	0.5	1,290	1.0	7,282

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=222,599, age 35-54=247,956, age 55+=245,859. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	48.3	107,601	35.8	88,815	13.6	33,460	32.1	229,876
Downhill skiing	16.7	37,219	16.5	40,841	6.0	14,860	13.0	92,920
Snowboarding	21.9	48,646	5.8	14,405	1.2	2,908	9.2	65,959
Cross country skiing	5.4	11,980	10.4	25,799	5.1	12,660	7.0	50,439
Snowmobiling	9.3	20,813	5.4	13,293	2.5	6,189	5.6	40,295

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=222,599, age 35-54=247,956, age 55+=245,859. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	56.6	9,441	62.7	6,381	40.0	1,438	56.7	17,260
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	39.9	6,666	42.3	4,308	28.8	1,034	39.4	12,008
Developed camping	37.7	6,299	38.3	3,899	30.7	1,104	37.1	11,302
Primitive camping	24.9	4,155	24.3	2,475	13.6	487	23.4	7,117
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.2	4,546	26.7	2,716	16.8	604	25.8	7,866
Drive off-road	35.8	5,974	27.0	2,751	18.0	646	30.8	9,371
Mountain biking	37.4	6,244	36.7	3,733	17.4	626	34.8	10,603
Backpacking	18.9	3,148	22.9	2,329	7.8	281	18.9	5,758
Hunting (any type)	13.1	2,185	11.0	1,120	7.5	271	11.7	3,576
Horseback riding on trails	6.5	1,077	9.2	939	5.4	194	7.3	2,210
Big game hunting	6.1	1,020	4.8	485	4.0	142	5.4	1,647
Small game hunting	5.1	858	3.6	370	2.6	93	4.3	1,321
Migratory bird hunting	2.4	394	1.4	140	1.1	39	1.9	573

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,689, age 35-54=10,179, age 55+=3,594. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	44.0	7,339	57.4	5,841	53.9	1,938	49.6	15,118
Sightseeing	36.0	6,000	45.3	4,613	43.9	1,578	40.0	12,191
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.3	8,726	60.2	6,129	47.5	1,706	54.4	16,561
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.5	4,586	41.6	4,235	38.3	1,375	33.5	10,196
View/photograph other wildlife	29.4	4,913	36.7	3,736	34.2	1,229	32.4	9,878
Visit historic sites	34.1	5,691	42.3	4,309	33.7	1,212	36.8	11,212
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.8	4,976	27.3	2,779	25.5	917	28.5	8,672
View/photograph birds	12.2	2,043	27.5	2,804	23.7	850	18.7	5,697
View/photograph fish	21.5	3,589	24.6	2,504	20.3	729	22.4	6,822
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.4	2,401	26.8	2,725	19.8	712	19.2	5,838

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,689, age 35-54=10,179, age 55+=3,594. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	69.8	11,645	75.6	7,699	72.5	2,605	72.1	21,949
Family gathering	76.1	12,693	78.2	7,962	71.4	2,565	76.2	23,220
Driving for pleasure	43.2	7,211	45.4	4,626	42.8	1,540	43.9	13,377
Picnicking	47.6	7,947	57.2	5,825	49.5	1,778	51.0	15,550
Bicycling (any type)	50.0	8,341	52.0	5,294	30.9	1,109	48.4	14,744
Horseback riding (any type)	9.0	1,496	11.4	1,156	8.2	295	9.7	2,947

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,689, age 35-54=10,179, age 55+=3,594. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	51.6	8,613	51.2	5,208	32.2	1,158	49.2	14,979
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.2	8,720	46.4	4,725	21.0	756	46.6	14,201
Boating (any type)	37.6	6,283	36.4	3,703	23.9	858	35.6	10,844
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.0	8,511	45.5	4,630	22.4	804	45.8	13,945
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.0	4,671	26.8	2,724	15.2	545	26.1	7,940
Freshwater fishing	32.8	5,469	31.0	3,156	27.8	1,000	31.6	9,625
Coldwater fishing	24.6	4,103	25.4	2,585	21.2	763	24.5	7,451
Motorboating	21.6	3,611	21.2	2,160	15.8	567	20.8	6,338
Warmwater fishing	22.4	3,736	17.5	1,777	11.6	418	19.5	5,931
Rafting	14.9	2,481	12.0	1,224	4.6	166	12.7	3,871
Anadromous fishing	12.4	2,064	8.4	850	6.9	248	10.4	3,162
Saltwater fishing	14.2	2,366	14.0	1,422	10.1	363	13.6	4,151
Waterskiing	14.5	2,415	8.1	824	2.4	85	10.9	3,324
Use personal watercraft	24.1	4,019	11.5	1,173	3.0	108	17.4	5,300
Snorkeling	6.1	1,021	9.1	930	4.8	173	7.0	2,124
Canoeing	5.3	887	6.3	645	1.8	66	5.2	1,598
Kayaking	4.3	721	4.8	487	2.1	76	4.2	1,284
Sailing	4.0	664	5.3	538	2.5	91	4.2	1,293
Rowing	4.5	753	5.6	574	4.0	142	4.8	1,469
Surfing	8.5	1,416	3.8	390	1.4	49	6.1	1,855
Scuba diving	2.1	353	2.0	204	0.9	33	1.9	590
Windsurfing	1.2	192	0.8	85	0.4	14	1.0	291

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,689, age 35-54=10,179, age 55+=3,594. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	33.5	5,595	23.0	2,344	13.4	481	27.6	8,420
Downhill skiing	8.2	1,374	8.9	907	4.8	174	8.1	2,455
Snowboarding	32.2	5,372	8.8	898	2.6	93	20.9	6,363
Cross country skiing	1.6	273	3.3	340	2.5	89	2.3	702
Snowmobiling	3.9	651	2.4	249	1.4	50	3.1	950

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=16,689, age 35-54=10,179, age 55+=3,594. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	54.0	7,332	54.2	4,666	32.5	1,183	51.0	13,181
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.7	5,125	32.6	2,804	20.7	752	33.6	8,681
Developed camping	36.6	4,977	37.1	3,196	23.3	847	34.9	9,020
Primitive camping	18.9	2,567	16.1	1,383	7.0	256	16.3	4,206
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.6	2,801	26.5	2,281	21.7	789	22.7	5,871
Drive off-road	25.3	3,440	17.3	1,488	9.2	333	20.4	5,261
Mountain biking	35.3	4,794	22.2	1,907	7.6	275	27.0	6,976
Backpacking	12.8	1,742	11.5	991	3.6	130	11.1	2,863
Hunting (any type)	4.3	578	4.1	354	2.2	80	3.9	1,012
Horseback riding on trails	12.7	1,720	9.8	847	2.5	92	10.3	2,659
Big game hunting	1.9	252	2.3	195	1.1	41	1.9	488
Small game hunting	1.5	203	1.4	120	0.7	27	1.4	350
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	104	0.5	42	0.3	11	0.6	157

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,583, age 35-54=8,603, age 55+=3,637. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	53.9	7,317	58.2	5,011	50.0	1,818	54.8	14,146
Sightseeing	41.4	5,624	47.0	4,042	44.2	1,607	43.7	11,273
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.1	8,169	63.0	5,422	49.2	1,788	59.6	15,379
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.9	5,422	44.4	3,816	40.4	1,468	41.5	10,706
View/photograph other wildlife	33.0	4,485	36.8	3,167	33.2	1,209	34.3	8,861
Visit historic sites	32.0	4,345	41.7	3,585	33.4	1,214	35.4	9,144
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.3	3,434	26.5	2,279	19.4	706	24.9	6,419
View/photograph birds	18.1	2,460	27.2	2,340	28.8	1,048	22.6	5,848
View/photograph fish	19.7	2,681	26.1	2,243	18.1	659	21.6	5,583
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.9	2,699	24.7	2,129	14.3	519	20.7	5,347

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,583, age 35-54=8,603, age 55+=3,637. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	79.4	10,780	78.5	6,756	73.1	2,659	78.2	20,195
Family gathering	83.1	11,286	82.5	7,097	72.6	2,640	81.4	21,023
Driving for pleasure	42.8	5,814	49.4	4,247	42.7	1,554	45.0	11,615
Picnicking	55.2	7,504	61.9	5,326	54.7	1,988	57.4	14,818
Bicycling (any type)	50.1	6,807	39.3	3,379	19.4	706	42.2	10,892
Horseback riding (any type)	17.0	2,306	13.5	1,163	3.6	130	13.9	3,599

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,583, age 35-54=8,603, age 55+=3,637. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	48.2	6,543	49.0	4,219	35.0	1,274	46.6	12,036
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	53.2	7,227	49.1	4,225	15.5	564	46.5	12,016
Boating (any type)	34.4	4,679	29.0	2,492	13.4	488	29.7	7,659
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.5	7,815	47.5	4,085	25.6	931	49.7	12,831
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.1	3,686	30.0	2,582	15.1	551	26.4	6,819
Freshwater fishing	20.3	2,756	24.2	2,082	13.7	497	20.7	5,335
Coldwater fishing	13.8	1,871	19.5	1,676	10.0	365	15.1	3,912
Motorboating	19.1	2,592	15.5	1,330	8.1	295	16.3	4,217
Warmwater fishing	12.1	1,648	12.9	1,113	5.3	192	11.4	2,953
Rafting	15.0	2,033	10.9	940	2.6	93	11.9	3,066
Anadromous fishing	4.6	622	5.2	448	2.6	94	4.5	1,164
Saltwater fishing	5.6	756	6.2	537	4.2	153	5.6	1,446
Waterskiing	11.4	1,542	7.1	608	0.7	26	8.4	2,176
Use personal watercraft	21.8	2,959	6.5	557	2.4	88	14.0	3,604
Snorkeling	5.6	756	5.8	502	2.8	101	5.3	1,359
Canoeing	3.9	523	5.1	443	1.3	49	3.9	1,015
Kayaking	3.3	451	2.7	231	0.5	17	2.7	699
Sailing	3.4	466	3.4	290	2.8	101	3.3	857
Rowing	3.6	493	2.1	181	1.3	46	2.8	720
Surfing	3.3	446	1.2	101	0.9	33	2.2	580
Scuba diving	0.8	106	0.7	61	0.2	6	0.7	173
Windsurfing	0.7	100	0.7	58	0.2	6	0.6	164

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,583, age 35-54=8,603, age 55+=3,637. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	32.8	4,449	24.4	2,095	5.2	190	26.1	6,734
Downhill skiing	9.8	1,337	9.1	779	2.0	74	8.5	2,190
Snowboarding	14.8	2,009	4.2	358	0.4	13	9.2	2,380
Cross country skiing	2.0	274	3.8	327	0.8	28	2.4	629
Snowmobiling	3.3	451	1.4	121	0.6	22	2.3	594

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,583, age 35-54=8,603, age 55+=3,637. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	60.9	54,886	66.3	69,899	42.1	45,235	56.1	170,020
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	66.5	59,907	66.1	69,654	44.5	47,737	58.5	177,298
Developed camping	53.9	48,595	52.0	54,824	40.9	43,903	48.6	147,322
Primitive camping	51.4	46,371	48.9	51,543	27.0	28,956	41.9	126,870
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	37.8	34,117	36.9	38,944	23.0	24,716	32.3	97,777
Drive off-road	46.0	41,442	36.4	38,390	23.7	25,394	34.7	105,226
Mountain biking	42.5	38,304	39.0	41,064	18.3	19,658	32.7	99,026
Backpacking	31.8	28,651	35.4	37,367	12.6	13,502	26.3	79,520
Hunting (any type)	29.2	26,352	25.2	26,561	17.8	19,073	23.8	71,986
Horseback riding on trails	10.6	9,584	13.8	14,543	8.5	9,129	11.0	33,256
Big game hunting	21.1	19,032	16.4	17,307	12.9	13,853	16.6	50,192
Small game hunting	14.6	13,201	10.1	10,699	7.7	8,245	10.6	32,145
Migratory bird hunting	6.8	6,125	4.0	4,237	3.0	3,262	4.5	13,624

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=90,150, age 35-54=105,420, age 55+=107,359. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	65.6	59,118	83.6	88,137	77.9	83,592	76.2	230,847
Sightseeing	54.3	48,911	68.8	72,521	64.9	69,680	63.1	191,112
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.8	55,719	67.7	71,347	53.4	57,288	60.9	184,354
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.9	41,346	66.0	69,574	59.7	64,121	57.8	175,041
View/photograph other wildlife	54.8	49,390	67.4	71,002	62.2	66,791	61.8	187,183
Visit historic sites	54.3	48,989	66.0	69,538	54.2	58,164	58.3	176,691
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	51.8	46,725	48.2	50,765	43.7	46,960	47.7	144,450
View/photograph birds	25.0	22,523	49.6	52,258	44.1	47,354	40.3	122,135
View/photograph fish	30.4	27,387	36.1	38,095	29.4	31,516	32.0	96,998
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.1	19,039	34.4	36,257	26.9	28,834	27.8	84,130

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=90,150, age 35-54=105,420, age 55+=107,359. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.7	72,727	88.9	93,717	83.8	89,928	84.6	256,372
Family gathering	78.3	70,544	79.7	83,971	71.8	77,113	76.5	231,628
Driving for pleasure	63.4	57,168	68.7	72,425	63.0	67,649	65.1	197,242
Picnicking	56.3	50,746	67.9	71,631	59.7	64,043	61.5	186,420
Bicycling (any type)	55.4	49,970	55.4	58,417	32.9	35,369	47.5	143,756
Horseback riding (any type)	13.9	12,529	15.6	16,457	12.0	12,908	13.8	41,894

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=90,150, age 35-54=105,420, age 55+=107,359. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	65.1	58,685	63.7	67,117	41.0	44,045	56.1	169,847
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.3	61,530	59.8	63,064	26.5	28,438	50.5	153,032
Boating (any type)	60.7	54,730	58.6	61,764	38.0	40,766	51.9	157,260
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.0	49,625	49.9	52,611	24.6	26,410	42.5	128,646
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.7	41,196	43.8	46,130	24.0	25,806	37.3	113,132
Freshwater fishing	50.1	45,124	47.9	50,507	40.6	43,636	46.0	139,267
Coldwater fishing	42.7	38,491	44.9	47,325	35.9	38,566	41.1	124,382
Motorboating	39.1	35,205	39.1	41,230	28.5	30,649	35.3	107,084
Warmwater fishing	28.1	25,353	21.7	22,922	14.9	16,035	21.2	64,310
Rafting	26.2	23,575	20.7	21,801	7.8	8,391	17.7	53,767
Anadromous fishing	25.6	23,066	16.9	17,793	13.4	14,345	18.2	55,204
Saltwater fishing	16.9	15,256	17.2	18,183	12.4	13,337	15.4	46,776
Waterskiing	23.0	20,775	13.2	13,884	3.4	3,612	12.6	38,271
Use personal watercraft	21.0	18,915	9.8	10,307	2.4	2,585	10.5	31,807
Snorkeling	10.7	9,661	16.8	17,658	8.7	9,363	12.1	36,682
Canoeing	12.8	11,523	13.9	14,679	4.5	4,827	10.2	31,029
Kayaking	11.2	10,116	11.3	11,920	5.7	6,109	9.3	28,145
Sailing	6.1	5,466	9.2	9,697	4.7	4,993	6.7	20,156
Rowing	8.0	7,233	7.9	8,369	6.6	7,099	7.5	22,701
Surfing	8.0	7,228	4.1	4,329	1.4	1,466	4.3	13,023
Scuba diving	5.3	4,757	5.3	5,561	2.4	2,579	4.3	12,897
Windsurfing	2.0	1,776	1.4	1,439	0.8	830	1.3	4,045

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=90,150, age 35-54=105,420, age 55+=107,359. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	52.1	46,975	36.2	38,174	20.2	21,635	35.3	106,784
Downhill skiing	17.5	15,783	17.0	17,973	8.7	9,343	14.2	43,099
Snowboarding	29.4	26,496	7.6	7,976	2.0	2,176	12.1	36,648
Cross country skiing	5.8	5,244	10.6	11,155	8.1	8,717	8.3	25,116
Snowmobiling	11.2	10,136	7.4	7,824	3.7	4,020	7.3	21,980

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=90,150, age 35-54=105,420, age 55+=107,359. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	56.1	49,392	57.5	64,147	33.7	41,908	48.0	155,447
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.9	53,611	52.5	58,583	32.8	40,738	47.2	152,932
Developed camping	49.5	43,620	51.3	57,204	31.4	39,055	43.2	139,879
Primitive camping	39.4	34,686	32.9	36,757	14.6	18,115	27.6	89,558
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.8	26,268	36.8	41,105	31.1	38,616	32.7	105,989
Drive off-road	33.1	29,166	23.8	26,526	12.2	15,129	21.9	70,821
Mountain biking	37.2	32,737	23.9	26,670	7.9	9,801	21.4	69,208
Backpacking	20.7	18,242	18.0	20,139	5.4	6,697	13.9	45,078
Hunting (any type)	10.1	8,897	9.4	10,463	5.2	6,428	8.0	25,788
Horseback riding on trails	20.2	17,753	15.8	17,579	3.7	4,545	12.3	39,877
Big game hunting	6.6	5,792	7.4	8,270	3.9	4,894	5.9	18,956
Small game hunting	4.5	3,996	3.8	4,239	2.1	2,563	3.3	10,798
Migratory bird hunting	2.2	1,978	1.4	1,549	0.9	1,060	1.4	4,587

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=88,088, age 35-54=111,582, age 55+=124,308. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	78.1	68,811	85.4	95,248	73.1	90,889	78.7	254,948
Sightseeing	62.6	55,128	70.3	78,394	67.1	83,457	67.0	216,979
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.2	59,196	71.7	80,054	56.4	70,163	64.6	209,413
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	62.1	54,666	72.3	80,675	64.4	80,082	66.5	215,423
View/photograph other wildlife	59.9	52,749	68.0	75,825	60.2	74,850	62.8	203,424
Visit historic sites	50.7	44,693	66.8	74,531	53.1	66,044	57.2	185,268
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.1	38,870	46.2	51,505	34.3	42,695	41.1	133,070
View/photograph birds	33.3	29,344	51.1	57,029	52.6	65,359	46.8	151,732
View/photograph fish	27.9	24,558	37.8	42,125	26.6	33,042	30.8	99,725
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.2	23,052	32.8	36,600	18.6	23,099	25.5	82,751

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=88,088, age 35-54=111,582, age 55+=124,308. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	93.1	82,018	92.4	103,150	85.9	106,801	90.1	291,969
Family gathering	84.5	74,475	84.4	94,225	73.9	91,845	80.4	260,545
Driving for pleasure	63.6	55,990	73.7	82,273	64.7	80,420	67.5	218,683
Picnicking	66.1	58,268	74.3	82,930	65.2	81,022	68.6	222,220
Bicycling (any type)	53.9	47,472	43.2	48,152	21.0	26,155	37.6	121,779
Horseback riding (any type)	24.7	21,714	19.7	21,998	4.6	5,741	15.3	49,453

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=88,088, age 35-54=111,582, age 55+=124,308. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	61.1	53,859	64.0	71,428	44.4	55,240	55.7	180,527
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.9	60,682	64.9	72,373	20.0	24,826	48.7	157,881
Boating (any type)	55.4	48,782	48.7	54,307	22.5	27,965	40.5	131,054
Swimming in an outdoor pool	62.8	55,338	53.1	59,204	27.8	34,553	46.0	149,095
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.3	39,001	50.0	55,766	25.7	31,911	39.1	126,678
Freshwater fishing	29.9	26,306	35.8	39,928	20.5	25,445	28.3	91,679
Coldwater fishing	23.8	20,945	33.2	37,065	17.3	21,517	24.5	79,527
Motorboating	35.5	31,228	29.9	33,331	15.2	18,937	25.8	83,496
Warmwater fishing	15.1	13,321	16.0	17,831	6.8	8,488	12.2	39,640
Rafting	24.2	21,346	20.0	22,323	4.4	5,510	15.2	49,179
Anadromous fishing	8.9	7,827	10.6	11,864	4.9	6,087	8.0	25,778
Saltwater fishing	6.8	5,990	8.2	9,142	5.5	6,889	6.8	22,021
Waterskiing	18.2	16,038	11.6	12,989	1.0	1,301	9.4	30,328
Use personal watercraft	19.0	16,725	6.3	7,084	2.4	3,017	8.3	26,826
Snorkeling	9.7	8,557	10.5	11,750	5.3	6,624	8.3	26,931
Canoeing	8.8	7,749	12.0	13,409	3.5	4,403	7.9	25,561
Kayaking	8.0	7,033	6.7	7,526	1.3	1,603	5.0	16,162
Sailing	5.9	5,192	6.2	6,863	4.7	5,863	5.5	17,918
Rowing	5.5	4,845	3.9	4,316	2.3	2,888	3.7	12,049
Surfing	3.4	2,972	1.2	1,352	0.8	1,047	1.7	5,371
Scuba diving	2.0	1,722	2.0	2,287	0.6	690	1.5	4,699
Windsurfing	1.2	1,018	1.0	1,115	0.3	421	0.8	2,554

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=88,088, age 35-54=111,582, age 55+=124,308. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	50.4	44,361	37.9	42,288	8.3	10,266	29.9	96,915
Downhill skiing	19.4	17,123	17.7	19,801	4.0	4,972	12.9	41,896
Snowboarding	13.0	11,452	3.9	4,395	0.4	524	5.1	16,371
Cross country skiing	6.5	5,758	11.7	13,070	2.9	3,603	6.9	22,431
Snowmobiling	9.0	7,898	3.8	4,282	1.5	1,883	4.3	14,063

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=88,088, age 35-54=111,582, age 55+=124,308. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	24.8	450	28.2	405	18.4	85	25.3	940
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.1	547	34.3	493	23.1	107	30.8	1,147
Developed camping	27.4	498	29.8	428	24.8	115	28.0	1,041
Primitive camping	16.2	294	16.8	242	9.7	45	15.6	581
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.9	380	20.7	297	13.2	61	19.8	738
Drive off-road	30.2	549	22.5	323	14.9	69	25.3	941
Mountain biking	25.0	454	26.5	381	13.2	61	24.1	896
Backpacking	10.1	184	13.5	194	4.3	20	10.7	398
Hunting (any type)	5.4	99	4.6	66	2.8	13	4.8	178
Horseback riding on trails	5.8	106	9.5	136	4.8	22	7.1	264
Big game hunting	2.9	53	2.4	34	2.2	10	2.6	97
Small game hunting	2.9	53	1.9	27	1.3	6	2.3	86
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	17	0.5	7	0.2	1	0.7	25

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,817, age 35-54=1,438, age 55+=463. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	43.1	784	57.4	826	54.4	252	50.1	1,862
Sightseeing	42.1	765	53.2	765	52.5	243	47.7	1,773
Visit nature centers, etc.	39.5	717	48.4	696	37.6	174	42.7	1,587
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.8	468	41.3	594	37.8	175	33.3	1,237
View/photograph other wildlife	29.2	530	37.1	534	35.2	163	33.0	1,227
Visit historic sites	39.2	712	49.4	711	37.8	175	43.0	1,598
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.0	418	21.3	306	20.3	94	22.0	818
View/photograph birds	10.9	198	28.9	415	23.5	109	19.4	722
View/photograph fish	21.4	389	24.1	347	19.9	92	22.3	828
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.1	257	30.0	431	21.2	98	21.1	786

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,817, age 35-54=1,438, age 55+=463. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	81.0	1,472	86.4	1,242	84.0	389	83.5	3,103
Family gathering	75.7	1,375	78.4	1,127	72.1	334	76.3	2,836
Driving for pleasure	45.3	823	46.2	664	44.9	208	45.6	1,695
Picnicking	47.3	859	56.5	813	49.0	227	51.1	1,899
Bicycling (any type)	45.8	833	49.6	713	28.9	134	45.2	1,680
Horseback riding (any type)	6.4	117	9.5	136	6.7	31	7.6	284

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,817, age 35-54=1,438, age 55+=463. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	61.4	1,115	63.4	911	36.7	170	59.1	2,196
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.5	627	31.3	450	13.4	62	30.6	1,139
Boating (any type)	26.2	476	25.6	368	16.4	76	24.7	920
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.3	987	47.6	684	22.2	103	47.7	1,774
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.5	482	25.9	372	14.7	68	24.8	922
Freshwater fishing	27.7	504	25.6	368	25.1	116	26.6	988
Coldwater fishing	17.6	319	17.7	255	15.8	73	17.4	647
Motorboating	13.2	240	12.7	183	9.9	46	12.6	469
Warmwater fishing	27.4	497	20.9	301	14.9	69	23.3	867
Rafting	6.4	116	5.4	77	1.9	9	5.4	202
Anadromous fishing	11.4	207	7.8	112	7.6	35	9.5	354
Saltwater fishing	17.6	319	17.2	247	12.3	57	16.8	623
Waterskiing	9.5	172	5.0	72	1.3	6	6.7	250
Use personal watercraft	21.0	382	10.7	154	1.9	9	14.7	545
Snorkeling	5.1	93	7.3	105	3.5	16	5.8	214
Canoeing	1.5	28	2.1	30	0.2	1	1.6	59
Kayaking	2.1	38	2.2	31	0.6	3	1.9	72
Sailing	3.8	69	4.4	63	1.9	9	3.8	141
Rowing	2.4	44	4.2	61	3.0	14	3.2	119
Surfing	2.3	41	0.9	13	0.0	0	1.5	54
Scuba diving	4.3	78	4.4	63	1.9	9	4.0	150
Windsurfing	0.3	6	0.3	5	0.0	0	0.3	11

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,817, age 35-54=1,438, age 55+=463. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	25.0	455	16.7	240	11.0	51	20.1	746
Downhill skiing	5.6	102	6.3	90	3.5	16	5.6	208
Snowboarding	17.6	319	5.0	72	1.5	7	10.7	398
Cross country skiing	0.7	12	1.5	22	1.5	7	1.1	41
Snowmobiling	5.1	93	2.6	38	1.9	9	3.8	140

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,817, age 35-54=1,438, age 55+=463. 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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SIX RIVERS National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	23.6	200	24.2	136	15.4	59	22.0	395
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.4	249	25.3	142	16.7	64	25.4	455
Developed camping	28.7	243	28.5	160	19.0	73	26.5	476
Primitive camping	12.6	107	10.7	60	4.7	18	10.3	185
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.6	132	20.5	115	16.4	63	17.3	310
Drive off-road	20.6	175	13.5	76	7.6	29	15.6	280
Mountain biking	25.5	216	16.2	91	5.5	21	18.3	328
Backpacking	7.3	62	6.6	37	1.8	7	5.9	106
Hunting (any type)	1.5	13	1.4	8	0.5	2	1.3	23
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	98	9.3	52	2.1	8	8.8	158
Big game hunting	0.9	8	1.1	6	0.3	1	0.8	15
Small game hunting	0.8	7	0.5	3	0.0	0	0.6	10
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	1	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.1	2

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=848, age 35-54=561, age 55+=384. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	53.4	453	57.9	325	50.5	194	54.2	972
Sightseeing	49.1	416	56.5	317	52.6	202	52.1	935
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.9	406	50.1	281	39.3	151	46.7	838
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	330	42.8	240	39.8	153	40.3	723
View/photograph other wildlife	32.3	274	36.2	203	34.1	131	33.9	608
Visit historic sites	36.2	307	46.9	263	38.8	149	40.1	719
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.6	166	20.0	112	15.1	58	18.7	336
View/photograph birds	18.0	153	26.4	148	29.4	113	23.1	414
View/photograph fish	18.8	159	24.6	138	17.2	66	20.2	363
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.9	177	26.2	147	16.4	63	21.6	387

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=848, age 35-54=561, age 55+=384. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	91.0	772	90.6	508	83.3	320	89.2	1,600
Family gathering	83.8	711	83.1	466	72.9	280	81.3	1,457
Driving for pleasure	44.3	376	51.3	288	43.8	168	46.4	832
Picnicking	54.1	459	61.1	343	53.9	207	56.3	1,009
Bicycling (any type)	47.6	404	37.8	212	18.2	70	38.3	686
Horseback riding (any type)	12.9	109	10.3	58	2.6	10	9.9	177

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=848, age 35-54=561, age 55+=384. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	56.4	478	57.6	323	41.9	161	53.7	962
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	35.7	303	33.0	185	9.9	38	29.3	526
Boating (any type)	23.9	203	20.1	113	9.1	35	19.6	351
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.8	507	49.4	277	27.1	104	49.5	888
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.6	217	28.7	161	14.6	56	24.2	434
Freshwater fishing	17.5	148	20.1	113	12.0	46	17.1	307
Coldwater fishing	9.6	81	13.5	76	7.0	27	10.3	184
Motorboating	11.4	97	9.1	51	4.9	19	9.3	167
Warmwater fishing	15.8	134	16.9	95	6.5	25	14.2	254
Rafting	6.7	57	4.3	24	0.5	2	4.6	83
Anadromous fishing	5.1	43	4.6	26	2.9	11	4.5	80
Saltwater fishing	6.8	58	6.4	36	4.9	19	6.3	113
Waterskiing	7.5	64	4.3	24	0.3	1	5.0	89
Use personal watercraft	18.0	153	5.3	30	1.8	7	10.6	190
Snorkeling	4.2	36	4.5	25	1.8	7	3.8	68
Canoeing	0.9	8	1.6	9	0.0	0	0.9	17
Kayaking	1.3	11	1.4	8	0.0	0	1.1	19
Sailing	3.1	26	2.5	14	2.3	9	2.7	49
Rowing	2.7	23	1.2	7	0.8	3	1.8	33
Surfing	0.6	5	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	5
Scuba diving	1.7	14	1.2	7	0.3	1	1.2	22
Windsurfing	0.2	2	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.2	3

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=848, age 35-54=561, age 55+=384. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	24.6	209	18.4	103	3.6	14	18.2	326
Downhill skiing	6.7	57	6.4	36	1.0	4	5.4	97
Snowboarding	8.3	70	2.5	14	0.0	0	4.7	84
Cross country skiing	0.6	5	1.8	10	0.0	0	0.8	15
Snowmobiling	4.6	39	2.0	11	0.5	2	2.9	52

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=848, age 35-54=561, age 55+=384. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	54.9	1,906	61.7	1,872	40.8	760	54.2	4,538
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	72.2	2,504	79.1	2,400	55.5	1,034	71.0	5,938
Developed camping	44.4	1,539	47.2	1,433	40.1	747	44.4	3,719
Primitive camping	62.5	2,167	64.1	1,945	37.0	689	57.4	4,801
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.3	1,086	29.8	906	18.4	343	27.9	2,335
Drive off-road	64.3	2,229	48.8	1,483	32.1	598	51.5	4,310
Mountain biking	45.2	1,567	46.8	1,420	22.9	426	40.8	3,413
Backpacking	33.6	1,166	43.2	1,311	15.5	288	33.0	2,765
Hunting (any type)	51.8	1,796	43.7	1,327	27.3	509	43.4	3,632
Horseback riding on trails	9.2	318	14.8	450	8.2	153	11.0	921
Big game hunting	35.1	1,219	30.9	937	23.1	430	30.9	2,586
Small game hunting	25.7	890	18.5	563	12.7	237	20.2	1,690
Migratory bird hunting	18.4	639	10.4	316	8.2	152	13.2	1,107

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,469, age 35-54=3,036, age 55+=1,864. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	58.0	2,012	76.1	2,310	72.7	1,355	67.8	5,677
Sightseeing	50.6	1,754	65.2	1,978	64.0	1,193	58.8	4,925
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.0	1,734	59.9	1,820	48.0	895	53.2	4,449
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.3	1,432	64.8	1,967	61.0	1,137	54.2	4,536
View/photograph other wildlife	56.6	1,964	71.2	2,162	67.5	1,259	64.3	5,385
Visit historic sites	47.8	1,658	59.7	1,813	44.8	835	51.5	4,306
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	65.6	2,274	60.5	1,836	58.2	1,084	62.1	5,194
View/photograph birds	22.3	775	54.9	1,667	46.6	869	39.6	3,311
View/photograph fish	37.2	1,292	41.8	1,270	34.4	642	38.3	3,204
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.2	702	40.2	1,220	28.9	539	29.4	2,461

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,469, age 35-54=3,036, age 55+=1,864. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	77.3	2,683	83.1	2,523	81.8	1,524	80.4	6,730
Family gathering	78.6	2,725	80.3	2,439	74.8	1,395	78.4	6,559
Driving for pleasure	62.6	2,171	65.7	1,994	62.7	1,168	63.7	5,333
Picnicking	53.1	1,842	62.7	1,905	54.9	1,024	57.0	4,771
Bicycling (any type)	54.7	1,897	58.8	1,784	34.4	641	51.6	4,322
Horseback riding (any type)	11.7	405	16.5	502	11.9	222	13.5	1,129

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,469, age 35-54=3,036, age 55+=1,864. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	56.8	1,970	57.7	1,752	33.9	632	52.0	4,354
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.8	2,319	60.7	1,842	26.3	490	55.6	4,651
Boating (any type)	57.0	1,979	54.8	1,663	36.5	680	51.6	4,322
Swimming in an outdoor pool	40.4	1,403	35.8	1,088	17.4	325	33.6	2,816
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.3	1,466	40.4	1,228	23.0	429	37.3	3,123
Freshwater fishing	56.8	1,969	53.6	1,627	49.9	930	54.1	4,526
Coldwater fishing	50.9	1,764	52.1	1,582	44.6	832	49.9	4,178
Motorboating	42.3	1,467	42.1	1,279	31.8	593	39.9	3,339
Warmwater fishing	36.2	1,256	28.1	852	18.8	351	29.4	2,459
Rafting	23.0	798	18.5	562	7.5	139	17.9	1,499
Anadromous fishing	44.4	1,539	31.6	960	27.5	512	36.0	3,011
Saltwater fishing	30.2	1,048	29.4	893	21.2	396	27.9	2,337
Waterskiing	18.3	636	10.7	324	3.1	58	12.2	1,018
Use personal watercraft	24.5	851	12.7	387	2.7	50	15.4	1,288
Snorkeling	7.4	258	10.5	318	5.3	98	8.1	674
Canoeing	17.6	612	21.7	660	5.4	101	16.4	1,373
Kayaking	8.5	294	8.8	266	3.7	69	7.5	629
Sailing	7.8	271	8.9	269	3.6	68	7.3	608
Rowing	5.6	195	9.2	278	6.7	124	7.1	597
Surfing	11.3	392	4.6	140	1.7	32	6.7	564
Scuba diving	4.8	165	4.9	149	1.9	35	4.2	349
Windsurfing	0.6	22	0.5	16	0.3	6	0.5	44

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,469, age 35-54=3,036, age 55+=1,864. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	56.0	1,941	38.2	1,160	23.9	445	42.4	3,546
Downhill skiing	11.3	393	12.3	373	7.2	135	10.8	901
Snowboarding	30.7	1,064	8.9	270	3.2	60	16.7	1,394
Cross country skiing	4.0	138	10.0	305	8.0	149	7.1	592
Snowmobiling	23.1	803	13.9	423	7.1	133	16.2	1,359

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,469, age 35-54=3,036, age 55+=1,864. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	55.3	1,859	54.1	1,832	35.0	765	49.9	4,456
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	70.0	2,355	61.0	2,067	38.7	845	59.0	5,267
Developed camping	46.5	1,564	45.6	1,543	30.5	666	42.2	3,773
Primitive camping	48.8	1,640	40.6	1,374	18.2	397	38.2	3,411
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.4	653	27.9	946	24.3	532	23.9	2,131
Drive off-road	46.3	1,557	28.7	971	16.4	358	32.3	2,886
Mountain biking	45.7	1,538	28.0	947	10.3	225	30.3	2,710
Backpacking	23.2	780	23.1	781	7.4	162	19.3	1,723
Hunting (any type)	16.3	549	15.3	518	8.4	184	14.0	1,251
Horseback riding on trails	18.7	628	14.5	491	3.1	68	13.3	1,187
Big game hunting	10.7	361	11.3	383	5.9	130	9.8	874
Small game hunting	7.0	237	5.9	199	2.9	64	5.6	500
Migratory bird hunting	5.5	185	3.0	102	2.0	44	3.7	331

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,362, age 35-54=3,386, age 55+=2,185. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	71.5	2,403	77.0	2,608	68.0	1,486	72.7	6,497
Sightseeing	59.1	1,986	67.4	2,282	63.7	1,391	63.3	5,659
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.8	2,045	63.2	2,139	49.4	1,079	58.9	5,263
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	64.7	2,174	67.5	2,285	63.8	1,394	65.5	5,853
View/photograph other wildlife	64.3	2,162	69.8	2,362	66.1	1,444	66.8	5,968
Visit historic sites	45.7	1,537	57.4	1,945	47.9	1,047	50.7	4,529
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	53.8	1,808	58.3	1,974	43.9	959	53.1	4,741
View/photograph birds	34.8	1,170	52.3	1,770	58.1	1,269	47.1	4,209
View/photograph fish	33.5	1,127	42.5	1,440	29.6	647	36.0	3,214
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.1	1,011	36.3	1,229	22.2	486	30.5	2,726

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,362, age 35-54=3,386, age 55+=2,185. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	88.2	2,966	86.6	2,931	80.6	1,761	85.7	7,658
Family gathering	86.5	2,908	85.7	2,901	74.6	1,630	83.3	7,439
Driving for pleasure	62.8	2,113	71.0	2,403	61.9	1,352	65.7	5,868
Picnicking	60.7	2,042	66.5	2,253	59.7	1,304	62.7	5,599
Bicycling (any type)	56.4	1,895	42.5	1,438	20.7	453	42.4	3,786
Horseback riding (any type)	23.2	780	18.6	629	4.5	99	16.9	1,508

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,362, age 35-54=3,386, age 55+=2,185. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	53.2	1,789	52.5	1,778	38.6	844	49.4	4,411
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	70.3	2,364	63.1	2,135	19.5	427	55.1	4,926
Boating (any type)	54.0	1,814	41.4	1,403	20.0	436	40.9	3,653
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.2	1,553	37.8	1,280	20.9	456	36.8	3,289
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.4	1,357	44.3	1,500	23.7	518	37.8	3,375
Freshwater fishing	37.0	1,244	42.2	1,428	24.2	528	35.8	3,200
Coldwater fishing	28.8	968	39.5	1,339	20.2	442	30.8	2,749
Motorboating	38.2	1,285	28.5	966	16.9	370	29.3	2,621
Warmwater fishing	19.9	669	20.3	688	8.5	185	17.3	1,542
Rafting	24.9	836	15.0	507	3.8	84	16.0	1,427
Anadromous fishing	18.3	614	17.0	574	10.3	224	15.8	1,412
Saltwater fishing	13.5	453	12.6	425	8.6	188	11.9	1,066
Waterskiing	14.9	501	8.1	274	1.1	24	8.9	799
Use personal watercraft	23.8	799	5.8	198	2.5	54	11.8	1,051
Snorkeling	7.3	244	6.9	232	3.3	72	6.1	548
Canoeing	12.0	402	16.7	566	3.7	81	11.7	1,049
Kayaking	6.5	218	4.8	161	0.8	18	4.4	397
Sailing	5.9	199	5.5	186	4.1	89	5.3	474
Rowing	5.9	199	2.7	93	1.9	41	3.7	333
Surfing	4.5	150	1.7	56	1.2	26	2.6	232
Scuba diving	2.3	77	1.7	56	0.3	7	1.6	140
Windsurfing	0.6	20	0.5	17	0.1	3	0.4	40

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,362, age 35-54=3,386, age 55+=2,185. 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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SIX RIVERS 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)	54.5	1,831	40.5	1,371	8.0	175	37.8	3,377
Downhill skiing	13.5	453	11.9	404	2.3	51	10.2	908
Snowboarding	13.7	460	3.7	125	0.2	4	6.6	589
Cross country skiing	5.2	174	12.0	405	1.6	34	6.9	613
Snowmobiling	18.4	619	8.6	292	2.6	56	10.8	967

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,362, age 35-54=3,386, age 55+=2,185. 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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SIX RIVERS 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	42.6	960	47.3	766	30.2	252	42.0	1,978
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	39.7	895	41.1	666	28.3	236	38.2	1,797
Developed camping	37.6	849	38.1	617	30.0	250	36.4	1,716
Primitive camping	24.5	552	23.5	380	13.3	111	22.1	1,043
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.6	533	23.6	383	15.1	126	22.1	1,042
Drive off-road	24.7	558	18.6	302	12.5	104	20.5	964
Mountain biking	28.1	633	26.7	432	12.5	104	24.8	1,169
Backpacking	20.0	450	23.3	377	8.0	67	19.0	894
Hunting (any type)	10.6	239	9.0	145	6.1	51	9.2	435
Horseback riding on trails	4.5	102	6.2	100	3.7	31	4.9	233
Big game hunting	5.8	130	4.4	71	3.6	30	4.9	231
Small game hunting	2.7	62	1.9	30	1.2	10	2.2	102
Migratory bird hunting	1.7	39	1.0	17	0.7	6	1.3	62

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

Six Rivers NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,255, age 35-54=1,620, age 55+=834. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.