TAHOE 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	45.7	558,138	53.9	693,937	32.4	317,825	45.0	1,569,900
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	47.8	583,918	46.1	593,142	34.3	335,717	43.4	1,512,777
Developed camping	43.1	526,669	46.5	598,896	31.9	312,359	41.2	1,437,924
Mountain biking	37.4	456,755	30.6	393,660	11.8	115,304	27.7	965,719
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.4	322,718	30.2	389,521	20.3	199,317	26.1	911,556
Primitive camping	29.4	358,505	27.3	351,221	13.9	136,546	24.3	846,272
Drive off-road	30.1	367,337	20.9	269,270	13.5	132,440	22.0	769,047
Backpacking	20.1	245,485	19.9	256,712	5.8	56,857	16.0	559,054
Horseback riding on trails	10.3	125,306	9.3	119,675	5.7	55,585	8.6	300,566
Hunting (any type)	9.3	113,111	7.0	89,889	5.3	51,526	7.3	254,526
Big game hunting	5.2	63,278	4.9	63,354	3.9	38,037	4.7	164,669
Small game hunting	3.8	46,047	4.0	51,431	1.8	17,434	3.3	114,912
Migratory bird hunting	3.0	36,218	1.8	23,256	1.4	13,477	2.1	72,951

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,220,879, age 35-54=1,287,912, age 55+=979,613. 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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TAHOE 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	60.3	736,367	75.3	970,037	67.3	659,457	67.8	2,365,861
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.8	755,053	65.7	846,559	52.1	510,257	60.5	2,111,869
Sightseeing	50.1	611,836	65.1	838,951	62.0	607,549	59.0	2,058,336
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	44.0	536,692	58.5	753,673	56.7	555,835	52.9	1,846,200
Visit historic sites	44.4	541,545	60.5	778,674	53.1	519,813	52.7	1,840,032
View/photograph other wildlife	38.8	474,197	50.3	648,236	48.4	474,276	45.8	1,596,709
View/photograph birds	22.0	268,170	36.4	468,577	40.3	394,319	32.4	1,131,066
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.5	371,767	30.8	396,489	25.0	244,695	29.0	1,012,951
View/photograph fish	23.0	281,058	28.4	365,989	24.9	243,770	25.5	890,817
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.8	217,531	29.3	377,625	21.1	206,768	23.0	801,924

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,220,879, age 35-54=1,287,912, age 55+=979,613. 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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TAHOE 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	80.9	987,840	91.0	1,172,490	85.0	833,078	85.8	2,993,408
Family gathering	78.3	955,948	80.8	1,040,900	74.1	725,937	78.1	2,722,785
Picnicking	49.0	598,524	67.3	866,761	56.9	557,529	58.0	2,022,814
Driving for pleasure	51.2	624,539	64.3	827,946	57.5	563,127	57.8	2,015,612
Bicycling (any type)	54.4	664,072	51.1	658,555	27.9	272,961	45.7	1,595,588
Horseback riding (any type)	12.0	146,334	12.7	163,168	6.3	62,080	10.7	371,582

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,220,879, age 35-54=1,287,912, age 55+=979,613. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	59.4	725,650	59.4	765,467	46.1	452,027	55.7	1,943,144
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.7	802,391	55.0	708,040	30.1	294,839	51.8	1,805,270
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.9	731,683	57.1	735,752	27.0	264,651	49.7	1,732,086
Boating (any type)	46.4	566,091	46.0	591,966	26.9	263,100	40.7	1,421,157
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.0	439,877	40.2	517,422	22.0	215,555	33.6	1,172,854
Freshwater fishing	29.4	358,950	30.9	398,137	23.2	227,676	28.2	984,763
Motorboating	27.3	333,813	27.7	356,222	18.0	176,101	24.8	866,136
Coldwater fishing	20.9	255,287	25.8	332,691	19.6	192,387	22.4	780,365
Warmwater fishing	20.5	250,612	19.0	244,283	8.7	85,156	16.6	580,051
Use personal watercraft	21.2	258,786	9.3	119,734	3.3	31,858	11.8	410,378
Rafting	15.9	193,650	12.4	159,486	4.6	45,350	11.4	398,486
Waterskiing	16.8	204,946	10.7	137,252	2.7	26,902	10.6	369,100
Saltwater fishing	12.4	151,773	10.1	129,967	7.8	76,412	10.3	358,152
Snorkeling	8.4	102,249	13.8	177,156	7.7	75,826	10.2	355,231
Anadromous fishing	13.3	162,448	9.4	121,289	7.1	70,014	10.1	353,751
Kayaking	6.7	81,457	11.1	142,996	2.6	25,480	7.2	249,933
Canoeing	6.9	83,993	9.4	121,633	2.8	27,690	6.7	233,316
Sailing	6.0	73,598	7.3	94,344	6.5	63,299	6.6	231,241
Surfing	6.6	80,052	2.7	34,201	2.1	20,098	3.9	134,351
Rowing	3.4	41,822	5.5	70,845	2.0	19,177	3.8	131,844
Scuba diving	3.6	44,209	2.2	27,714	1.5	14,405	2.5	86,328
Windsurfing	0.8	9,293	1.1	13,744	0.2	2,052	0.7	25,089

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,220,879, age 35-54=1,287,912, age 55+=979,613. 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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TAHOE 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)	44.2	540,069	31.9	410,731	11.4	111,331	30.4	1,062,131
Downhill skiing	15.6	190,481	17.6	226,609	6.2	60,687	13.7	477,777
Snowboarding	27.9	341,008	7.6	97,317	0.4	4,307	12.7	442,632
Cross country skiing	3.7	44,721	7.9	102,008	2.1	20,707	4.8	167,436
Snowmobiling	4.3	52,639	2.6	33,087	2.4	23,790	3.1	109,516

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,220,879, age 35-54=1,287,912, age 55+=979,613. 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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TAHOE 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	49.9	82,348	56.1	60,591	34.2	13,524	50.0	156,463
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.3	61,606	34.8	37,623	24.1	9,536	34.8	108,765
Developed camping	38.3	63,235	40.1	43,310	27.7	10,971	37.6	117,516
Mountain biking	40.7	67,218	35.9	38,757	16.9	6,686	36.0	112,661
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.2	31,712	22.4	24,206	18.0	7,113	20.2	63,031
Primitive camping	20.6	33,929	16.7	18,050	8.7	3,426	17.7	55,405
Drive off-road	28.6	47,271	18.8	20,320	13.5	5,335	23.3	72,926
Backpacking	18.7	30,850	17.9	19,337	5.1	2,006	16.7	52,193
Horseback riding on trails	5.2	8,650	6.0	6,468	3.1	1,246	5.2	16,364
Hunting (any type)	7.9	13,097	5.2	5,605	4.6	1,811	6.6	20,513
Big game hunting	4.0	6,623	2.9	3,112	2.7	1,052	3.4	10,787
Small game hunting	3.5	5,727	2.8	3,004	1.1	444	2.9	9,175
Migratory bird hunting	2.4	3,984	1.1	1,170	0.8	300	1.7	5,454

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=165,064, age 35-54=108,081, age 55+=39,594. 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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TAHOE 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	42.3	69,815	56.7	61,297	50.1	19,830	48.3	150,942
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.2	86,147	58.6	63,282	44.9	17,783	53.5	167,212
Sightseeing	35.0	57,737	45.6	49,260	44.0	17,403	39.8	124,400
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.2	48,173	39.2	42,415	33.3	13,200	33.2	103,788
Visit historic sites	33.2	54,816	42.2	45,589	38.7	15,309	37.0	115,714
View/photograph other wildlife	24.8	40,971	31.4	33,935	27.9	11,040	27.5	85,946
View/photograph birds	11.9	19,561	21.6	23,344	18.3	7,260	16.0	50,165
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.2	36,611	20.9	22,580	19.0	7,523	21.3	66,714
View/photograph fish	18.7	30,788	20.6	22,273	19.1	7,545	19.4	60,606
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	13.3	22,014	22.6	24,416	16.6	6,562	16.9	52,992

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=165,064, age 35-54=108,081, age 55+=39,594. 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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TAHOE 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	66.7	110,019	77.8	84,126	72.5	28,688	71.3	222,833
Family gathering	73.0	120,451	77.9	84,229	70.9	28,073	74.4	232,753
Picnicking	40.4	66,666	55.1	59,570	44.6	17,643	46.0	143,879
Driving for pleasure	37.4	61,657	45.5	49,155	41.2	16,311	40.6	127,123
Bicycling (any type)	55.6	91,772	52.3	56,523	29.0	11,493	51.1	159,788
Horseback riding (any type)	7.0	11,571	8.0	8,621	2.9	1,137	6.8	21,329

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=165,064, age 35-54=108,081, age 55+=39,594. 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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TAHOE 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	48.6	80,194	44.4	47,977	32.7	12,935	45.1	141,106
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.1	92,607	49.2	53,191	24.5	9,717	49.7	155,515
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.0	80,955	45.8	49,527	24.8	9,828	44.9	140,310
Boating (any type)	36.2	59,746	32.8	35,455	23.5	9,290	33.4	104,491
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.5	45,312	25.7	27,782	16.2	6,404	25.4	79,498
Freshwater fishing	31.2	51,558	27.0	29,129	21.8	8,644	28.6	89,331
Motorboating	20.0	32,979	18.7	20,195	14.5	5,742	18.8	58,916
Coldwater fishing	20.1	33,180	20.8	22,468	16.7	6,601	19.9	62,249
Warmwater fishing	23.4	38,622	18.2	19,713	10.7	4,255	20.0	62,590
Use personal watercraft	25.0	41,332	9.6	10,429	4.4	1,759	17.1	53,520
Rafting	11.9	19,612	9.1	9,796	3.1	1,222	9.8	30,630
Waterskiing	14.6	24,152	8.7	9,403	2.9	1,138	11.1	34,693
Saltwater fishing	13.2	21,863	12.1	13,037	9.8	3,865	12.4	38,765
Snorkeling	5.6	9,174	9.2	9,962	5.8	2,295	6.9	21,431
Anadromous fishing	11.7	19,263	8.0	8,642	6.1	2,408	9.7	30,313
Kayaking	3.3	5,484	5.3	5,742	1.8	699	3.8	11,925
Canoeing	3.8	6,328	5.0	5,371	2.2	882	4.0	12,581
Sailing	3.7	6,093	6.0	6,443	4.4	1,727	4.6	14,263
Surfing	7.6	12,472	2.9	3,135	1.4	574	5.2	16,181
Rowing	2.3	3,788	6.0	6,479	2.8	1,091	3.6	11,358
Scuba diving	2.5	4,076	1.7	1,792	1.1	430	2.0	6,298
Windsurfing	0.3	466	0.4	473	0.2	86	0.3	1,025

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=165,064, age 35-54=108,081, age 55+=39,594. 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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TAHOE 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)	36.5	60,213	23.2	25,052	10.6	4,185	28.6	89,450
Downhill skiing	11.2	18,493	11.0	11,848	4.6	1,823	10.3	32,164
Snowboarding	37.4	61,754	9.2	9,925	0.8	315	23.0	71,994
Cross country skiing	1.5	2,530	3.3	3,545	1.2	459	2.1	6,534
Snowmobiling	1.7	2,823	1.6	1,772	1.6	615	1.7	5,210

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=165,064, age 35-54=108,081, age 55+=39,594. 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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TAHOE 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	40.2	55,439	49.5	47,888	29.6	12,780	41.8	116,107
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	31.4	43,326	28.4	27,539	21.6	9,319	28.8	80,184
Developed camping	31.4	43,348	35.2	34,090	21.3	9,220	31.2	86,658
Mountain biking	31.8	43,865	23.9	23,113	6.4	2,777	25.1	69,755
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.4	36,467	27.1	26,251	14.6	6,324	24.8	69,042
Primitive camping	15.0	20,677	13.8	13,345	6.0	2,585	13.2	36,607
Drive off-road	21.3	29,454	14.6	14,125	7.3	3,168	16.8	46,747
Backpacking	10.5	14,554	9.6	9,324	2.2	947	8.9	24,825
Horseback riding on trails	9.9	13,642	7.6	7,337	4.1	1,766	8.2	22,745
Hunting (any type)	2.6	3,650	1.6	1,542	0.5	229	1.9	5,421
Big game hunting	0.5	716	1.3	1,220	0.5	203	0.8	2,139
Small game hunting	0.6	787	1.1	1,109	0.5	228	0.8	2,124
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	1,265	0.6	539	0.4	176	0.7	1,980

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=138,053, age 35-54=96,801, age 55+=43,209. 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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TAHOE 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	51.7	71,325	55.1	53,321	45.3	19,588	51.9	144,234
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.4	88,894	60.9	58,920	47.0	20,317	60.5	168,131
Sightseeing	41.0	56,620	48.1	46,602	42.8	18,495	43.8	121,717
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.1	48,442	41.0	39,662	39.3	16,982	37.8	105,086
Visit historic sites	32.8	45,296	41.3	39,939	32.0	13,825	35.6	99,060
View/photograph other wildlife	27.2	37,518	30.8	29,808	28.1	12,140	28.6	79,466
View/photograph birds	18.8	25,912	22.7	22,021	25.5	11,001	21.2	58,934
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.4	28,208	19.8	19,160	12.1	5,222	18.9	52,590
View/photograph fish	16.2	22,329	23.3	22,576	17.4	7,524	18.9	52,429
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.6	22,975	20.5	19,872	13.7	5,938	17.5	48,785

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=138,053, age 35-54=96,801, age 55+=43,209. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	77.9	107,476	81.4	78,830	74.3	32,112	78.5	218,418
Family gathering	82.5	113,825	80.7	78,147	73.6	31,786	80.5	223,758
Picnicking	50.9	70,258	62.5	60,474	52.9	22,861	55.2	153,593
Driving for pleasure	42.3	58,460	48.4	46,863	40.3	17,411	44.1	122,734
Bicycling (any type)	47.8	65,985	44.6	43,218	23.1	9,994	42.9	119,197
Horseback riding (any type)	12.3	17,035	11.7	11,296	5.0	2,171	11.0	30,502

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=138,053, age 35-54=96,801, age 55+=43,209. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	47.4	65,456	49.5	47,960	36.7	15,851	46.5	129,267
Swimming in an outdoor pool	64.8	89,405	50.4	48,829	28.9	12,476	54.2	150,710
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.2	66,584	45.3	43,894	18.7	8,083	42.6	118,561
Boating (any type)	31.7	43,740	30.2	29,261	12.9	5,582	28.3	78,583
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.6	33,989	30.0	29,047	13.5	5,840	24.8	68,876
Freshwater fishing	15.9	21,888	19.3	18,715	11.4	4,919	16.4	45,522
Motorboating	16.8	23,210	16.4	15,834	7.7	3,313	15.2	42,357
Coldwater fishing	10.3	14,215	13.2	12,767	7.6	3,274	10.9	30,256
Warmwater fishing	12.7	17,466	14.3	13,858	4.5	1,930	12.0	33,254
Use personal watercraft	21.2	29,253	11.1	10,764	2.2	941	14.7	40,958
Rafting	12.4	17,086	8.0	7,764	2.7	1,177	9.4	26,027
Waterskiing	11.8	16,278	6.4	6,179	1.0	430	8.2	22,887
Saltwater fishing	5.0	6,868	3.9	3,784	2.8	1,226	4.3	11,878
Snorkeling	4.8	6,611	6.7	6,493	2.9	1,249	5.2	14,353
Anadromous fishing	5.2	7,115	3.5	3,426	2.5	1,098	4.2	11,639
Kayaking	2.5	3,391	3.4	3,322	0.3	114	2.5	6,827
Canoeing	3.6	4,972	4.5	4,391	0.6	279	3.5	9,642
Sailing	5.1	7,060	4.4	4,242	4.1	1,759	4.7	13,061
Surfing	2.3	3,137	1.4	1,332	1.5	655	1.8	5,124
Rowing	3.2	4,467	2.1	1,987	0.2	95	2.4	6,549
Scuba diving	0.4	552	0.3	275	0.1	40	0.3	867
Windsurfing	0.8	1,081	1.1	1,025	0.2	66	0.8	2,172

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=138,053, age 35-54=96,801, age 55+=43,209. 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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TAHOE 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)	29.5	40,750	22.3	21,544	5.1	2,205	23.2	64,499
Downhill skiing	8.3	11,484	9.9	9,563	2.3	1,000	7.9	22,047
Snowboarding	18.5	25,548	6.4	6,190	0.2	70	11.4	31,808
Cross country skiing	2.1	2,900	2.9	2,770	0.5	199	2.1	5,869
Snowmobiling	2.3	3,148	0.6	599	0.5	231	1.4	3,978

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=138,053, age 35-54=96,801, age 55+=43,209. 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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TAHOE 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	55.4	193,181	62.7	272,211	38.5	137,510	52.9	602,902
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.7	214,978	59.8	259,477	41.5	148,215	54.6	622,670
Developed camping	52.8	184,022	54.7	237,404	39.2	139,924	49.3	561,350
Mountain biking	44.1	153,634	38.9	168,900	18.2	65,037	34.0	387,571
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.9	90,419	30.1	130,628	24.5	87,339	27.1	308,386
Primitive camping	44.8	156,332	37.0	160,474	20.1	71,853	34.1	388,659
Drive off-road	39.9	139,071	26.2	113,864	19.7	70,248	28.4	323,183
Backpacking	30.9	107,698	31.1	134,843	8.9	31,887	24.1	274,428
Horseback riding on trails	8.6	29,845	9.4	40,596	5.7	20,507	8.0	90,948
Hunting (any type)	19.0	66,255	13.2	57,147	11.1	39,663	14.3	163,065
Big game hunting	12.5	43,731	8.4	36,501	7.9	28,252	9.5	108,484
Small game hunting	8.6	29,950	7.0	30,159	2.7	9,811	6.1	69,920
Migratory bird hunting	6.6	22,847	2.9	12,407	2.0	7,050	3.7	42,304

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=348,663, age 35-54=433,894, age 55+=356,900. 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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TAHOE 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	61.6	214,768	84.3	365,881	76.2	272,067	74.8	852,716
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.4	207,145	68.6	297,768	53.5	190,880	61.1	695,793
Sightseeing	51.9	180,874	69.4	301,305	66.5	237,413	63.2	719,592
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	48.2	167,980	65.3	283,371	58.6	209,052	58.0	660,403
Visit historic sites	51.1	178,145	68.0	294,861	62.2	222,024	61.0	695,030
View/photograph other wildlife	47.3	165,075	59.3	257,233	53.4	190,630	53.8	612,938
View/photograph birds	22.4	78,008	41.7	180,868	38.1	135,903	34.6	394,779
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	40.6	141,439	36.7	159,146	34.9	124,540	37.3	425,125
View/photograph fish	28.0	97,646	27.7	120,140	28.1	100,242	27.9	318,028
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.1	63,127	34.7	150,460	25.9	92,460	26.9	306,047

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=348,663, age 35-54=433,894, age 55+=356,900. 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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TAHOE 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	77.5	270,113	91.3	396,355	85.4	304,808	85.2	971,276
Family gathering	73.8	257,430	80.0	347,292	73.1	260,805	76.0	865,527
Picnicking	45.1	157,356	66.7	289,548	53.8	192,117	56.1	639,021
Driving for pleasure	54.7	190,814	69.5	301,579	63.0	224,792	62.9	717,185
Bicycling (any type)	59.8	208,498	57.6	249,980	33.5	119,664	50.7	578,142
Horseback riding (any type)	10.8	37,688	12.5	54,411	6.0	21,590	10.0	113,689

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=348,663, age 35-54=433,894, age 55+=356,900. 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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TAHOE 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	61.3	213,719	57.5	249,522	45.7	162,994	55.0	626,235
Swimming in an outdoor pool	63.6	221,711	56.0	242,882	28.4	101,384	49.7	565,977
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.0	230,001	60.4	262,072	32.0	114,176	53.2	606,249
Boating (any type)	59.9	208,973	54.4	236,248	39.5	140,839	51.4	586,060
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.5	155,151	41.0	177,847	26.5	94,602	37.5	427,600
Freshwater fishing	47.0	163,830	43.4	188,407	36.6	130,509	42.4	482,746
Motorboating	37.6	131,248	36.3	157,529	28.6	102,130	34.3	390,907
Coldwater fishing	36.7	128,014	38.2	165,951	32.1	114,532	35.9	408,497
Warmwater fishing	30.2	105,330	23.2	100,718	13.8	49,412	22.4	255,460
Use personal watercraft	22.9	79,876	9.4	40,597	5.0	17,863	12.1	138,336
Rafting	20.1	70,188	16.5	71,506	6.3	22,639	14.4	164,333
Waterskiing	24.1	84,000	14.5	62,773	4.8	17,100	14.4	163,873
Saltwater fishing	15.6	54,312	13.9	60,098	11.6	41,361	13.7	155,771
Snorkeling	9.4	32,820	16.6	72,214	11.5	40,889	12.8	145,923
Anadromous fishing	23.2	81,059	15.1	65,497	11.6	41,244	16.5	187,800
Kayaking	9.1	31,828	15.8	68,752	5.3	18,888	10.5	119,468
Canoeing	8.6	30,098	11.5	49,797	5.4	19,108	8.7	99,003
Sailing	5.7	19,723	10.2	44,170	7.2	25,836	7.9	89,729
Surfing	6.9	24,163	2.8	12,052	1.7	6,163	3.7	42,378
Rowing	3.4	11,821	9.9	42,906	4.2	15,024	6.1	69,751
Scuba diving	6.8	23,736	4.0	17,245	3.1	11,127	4.6	52,108
Windsurfing	0.3	1,055	0.5	2,161	0.2	838	0.4	4,054

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=348,663, age 35-54=433,894, age 55+=356,900. 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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TAHOE 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)	57.5	200,493	36.3	157,471	17.5	62,533	36.9	420,497
Downhill skiing	22.2	77,550	21.2	91,793	9.4	33,633	17.8	202,976
Snowboarding	35.8	124,978	8.6	37,299	0.9	3,187	14.5	165,464
Cross country skiing	4.6	16,139	10.9	47,429	3.8	13,667	6.8	77,235
Snowmobiling	4.7	16,420	4.7	20,539	4.4	15,760	4.6	52,719

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=348,663, age 35-54=433,894, age 55+=356,900. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	46.1	155,502	54.2	238,925	30.4	128,429	43.6	522,856
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	54.3	183,394	46.2	203,595	33.7	142,364	44.1	529,353
Developed camping	46.7	157,563	48.0	211,792	29.9	126,093	41.3	495,448
Mountain biking	37.4	126,227	26.1	114,914	7.3	30,724	22.6	271,865
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.9	117,656	36.9	162,717	19.3	81,380	30.1	361,753
Primitive camping	31.7	106,923	29.2	128,749	12.0	50,507	23.8	286,179
Drive off-road	31.4	105,924	21.2	93,699	10.5	44,355	20.3	243,978
Backpacking	17.5	58,964	15.1	66,396	4.2	17,815	11.9	143,175
Horseback riding on trails	17.2	58,199	12.2	53,601	6.8	28,582	11.7	140,382
Hunting (any type)	5.7	19,240	4.3	19,182	1.7	7,115	3.8	45,537
Big game hunting	1.8	6,023	4.0	17,573	1.5	6,415	2.5	30,011
Small game hunting	1.7	5,738	3.1	13,676	1.5	6,159	2.1	25,573
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	4,668	1.7	7,317	1.2	5,197	1.4	17,182

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=337,564, age 35-54=441,064, age 55+=421,836. 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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TAHOE 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	76.0	256,683	81.1	357,909	67.4	284,167	74.9	898,759
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.2	243,615	69.7	307,517	54.0	227,674	64.9	778,806
Sightseeing	61.4	207,100	72.6	320,299	64.0	270,087	66.4	797,486
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	57.2	193,135	67.7	298,639	64.0	270,183	63.5	761,957
Visit historic sites	50.3	169,906	66.0	290,908	51.4	216,682	56.4	677,496
View/photograph other wildlife	49.8	168,069	58.7	259,073	53.7	226,567	54.5	653,709
View/photograph birds	32.1	108,277	43.2	190,336	49.8	210,232	42.4	508,845
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.4	122,728	35.8	157,990	21.7	91,694	31.0	372,412
View/photograph fish	24.9	84,066	34.1	150,295	24.7	104,301	28.2	338,662
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.3	71,982	29.9	131,882	19.2	81,162	23.7	285,026

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=337,564, age 35-54=441,064, age 55+=421,836. 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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TAHOE 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	91.1	307,566	95.5	421,314	87.2	367,826	91.4	1,096,706
Family gathering	83.3	281,156	82.2	362,385	75.4	318,061	80.1	961,602
Picnicking	58.3	196,916	74.3	327,870	62.7	264,363	65.7	789,149
Driving for pleasure	64.0	216,121	73.7	324,895	59.9	252,598	66.1	793,614
Bicycling (any type)	54.1	182,677	48.1	212,177	24.2	102,274	41.4	497,128
Horseback riding (any type)	19.1	64,559	16.8	74,112	8.0	33,632	14.4	172,303

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=337,564, age 35-54=441,064, age 55+=421,836. 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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TAHOE 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	61.4	207,325	63.7	280,738	47.2	198,986	57.2	687,049
Swimming in an outdoor pool	74.0	249,652	57.4	253,068	32.6	137,328	53.3	640,048
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.0	222,809	61.8	272,506	24.2	102,187	49.8	597,502
Boating (any type)	50.5	170,376	50.0	220,404	20.0	84,456	39.6	475,236
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.3	139,373	49.8	219,727	21.3	89,729	37.4	448,829
Freshwater fishing	24.7	83,270	28.9	127,331	16.7	70,333	23.4	280,934
Motorboating	33.0	111,516	30.1	132,975	12.9	54,537	24.9	299,028
Coldwater fishing	17.3	58,440	24.7	109,159	14.1	59,379	18.9	226,978
Warmwater fishing	16.5	55,587	18.6	82,057	5.4	22,612	13.3	160,256
Use personal watercraft	20.0	67,634	9.4	41,660	1.9	8,166	9.8	117,460
Rafting	20.6	69,438	13.2	58,402	4.2	17,892	12.1	145,732
Waterskiing	17.6	59,353	10.8	47,785	1.6	6,734	9.5	113,872
Saltwater fishing	6.6	22,196	4.1	17,981	3.5	14,570	4.6	54,747
Snorkeling	8.5	28,628	12.5	55,163	4.8	20,171	8.7	103,962
Anadromous fishing	9.9	33,436	6.8	30,002	4.7	19,881	6.9	83,319
Kayaking	6.7	22,773	9.5	41,907	0.6	2,360	5.6	67,040
Canoeing	8.4	28,210	10.4	45,939	1.1	4,454	6.5	78,603
Sailing	9.0	30,394	6.6	28,922	6.9	29,076	7.4	88,392
Surfing	2.8	9,534	1.5	6,537	1.7	7,197	1.9	23,268
Rowing	4.6	15,369	2.5	10,968	0.3	1,268	2.3	27,605
Scuba diving	1.3	4,373	0.5	2,418	0.2	717	0.6	7,508
Windsurfing	1.5	5,031	1.8	8,031	0.2	717	1.1	13,779

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=337,564, age 35-54=441,064, age 55+=421,836. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	46.5	156,995	35.5	156,675	7.8	32,839	28.9	346,509
Downhill skiing	16.4	55,467	19.9	87,738	4.6	19,525	13.6	162,730
Snowboarding	18.2	61,460	6.4	28,028	0.1	437	7.5	89,925
Cross country skiing	5.6	18,878	9.4	41,243	1.3	5,333	5.5	65,454
Snowmobiling	7.0	23,674	1.6	7,088	1.3	5,542	3.0	36,304

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=337,564, age 35-54=441,064, age 55+=421,836. 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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TAHOE 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	23.3	10,387	26.5	10,928	16.2	2,842	23.4	24,157
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.8	13,313	28.6	11,805	19.9	3,487	27.7	28,605
Developed camping	30.3	13,534	31.7	13,081	21.0	3,678	29.3	30,293
Mountain biking	28.7	12,819	26.0	10,733	12.5	2,185	24.9	25,737
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	14.9	6,649	17.6	7,265	14.8	2,585	16.0	16,499
Primitive camping	13.9	6,207	11.2	4,596	5.6	980	11.4	11,783
Drive off-road	21.5	9,596	14.4	5,952	10.1	1,768	16.8	17,316
Backpacking	11.8	5,259	11.1	4,582	3.4	602	10.1	10,443
Horseback riding on trails	4.5	2,013	5.6	2,305	2.4	413	4.6	4,731
Hunting (any type)	3.4	1,502	2.2	915	2.0	357	2.7	2,774
Big game hunting	2.3	1,031	1.7	696	1.6	284	1.9	2,011
Small game hunting	2.0	899	1.7	685	0.6	104	1.6	1,688
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	454	0.5	186	0.3	52	0.7	692

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,650, age 35-54=41,205, age 55+=17,509. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	44.0	19,628	57.5	23,695	50.8	8,898	50.5	52,221
Visit nature centers, etc.	42.9	19,166	48.5	19,978	38.2	6,690	44.3	45,834
Sightseeing	42.1	18,777	54.0	22,241	53.0	9,279	48.7	50,297
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.3	13,551	39.4	16,246	33.7	5,893	34.5	35,690
Visit historic sites	38.6	17,243	49.1	20,238	46.4	8,120	44.1	45,601
View/photograph other wildlife	26.2	11,706	31.9	13,145	27.4	4,800	28.7	29,651
View/photograph birds	11.4	5,103	22.5	9,266	18.5	3,241	17.0	17,610
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.8	7,966	16.5	6,783	14.2	2,479	16.7	17,228
View/photograph fish	18.3	8,160	18.6	7,666	17.8	3,116	18.3	18,942
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.5	6,455	25.0	10,297	19.4	3,388	19.5	20,140

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,650, age 35-54=41,205, age 55+=17,509. 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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TAHOE 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	78.2	34,908	90.5	37,303	83.0	14,525	83.9	86,736
Family gathering	75.4	33,652	78.9	32,491	71.8	12,579	76.2	78,722
Picnicking	41.5	18,534	56.3	23,206	45.8	8,015	48.1	49,755
Driving for pleasure	37.9	16,942	46.6	19,191	42.5	7,437	42.2	43,570
Bicycling (any type)	52.6	23,465	50.6	20,842	29.2	5,121	47.8	49,428
Horseback riding (any type)	5.1	2,275	6.3	2,599	2.0	343	5.0	5,217

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,650, age 35-54=41,205, age 55+=17,509. 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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TAHOE 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	59.3	26,483	55.1	22,719	41.7	7,304	54.7	56,506
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.3	25,593	50.3	20,708	24.9	4,366	49.0	50,667
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.0	15,182	31.3	12,882	16.7	2,929	30.0	30,993
Boating (any type)	25.7	11,463	22.7	9,336	15.7	2,745	22.8	23,544
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	11,863	25.5	10,501	15.6	2,728	24.3	25,092
Freshwater fishing	25.9	11,544	22.8	9,384	18.0	3,149	23.3	24,077
Motorboating	12.0	5,377	11.1	4,569	8.1	1,416	11.0	11,362
Coldwater fishing	14.2	6,355	14.3	5,882	11.0	1,918	13.7	14,155
Warmwater fishing	28.3	12,622	22.3	9,201	13.5	2,367	23.4	24,190
Use personal watercraft	18.9	8,419	7.8	3,209	4.0	695	11.9	12,323
Rafting	5.1	2,288	4.2	1,730	1.6	279	4.2	4,297
Waterskiing	9.6	4,269	5.7	2,343	1.7	298	6.7	6,910
Saltwater fishing	15.8	7,065	15.1	6,220	12.1	2,116	14.9	15,401
Snorkeling	4.4	1,965	7.7	3,171	4.6	812	5.8	5,948
Anadromous fishing	12.6	5,629	9.3	3,825	6.3	1,104	10.2	10,558
Kayaking	1.9	853	2.5	1,031	1.0	171	2.0	2,055
Canoeing	1.1	509	1.6	656	0.7	120	1.2	1,285
Sailing	3.5	1,585	5.2	2,155	3.9	690	4.3	4,430
Surfing	1.6	707	0.6	257	0.2	43	1.0	1,007
Rowing	1.9	846	4.2	1,739	2.3	395	2.9	2,980
Scuba diving	5.0	2,245	3.7	1,515	2.3	401	4.0	4,161
Windsurfing	0.1	43	0.3	107	0.2	27	0.2	177

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,650, age 35-54=41,205, age 55+=17,509. 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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TAHOE 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)	27.9	12,462	17.8	7,319	7.8	1,365	20.5	21,146
Downhill skiing	8.6	3,853	8.5	3,502	3.2	569	7.7	7,924
Snowboarding	20.5	9,141	5.1	2,086	0.2	36	10.9	11,263
Cross country skiing	0.8	372	1.7	708	0.6	103	1.1	1,183
Snowmobiling	2.7	1,204	2.0	836	2.2	391	2.4	2,431

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,650, age 35-54=41,205, age 55+=17,509. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	20.0	7,836	23.5	9,008	13.7	2,781	20.1	19,625
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	27.2	10,632	23.1	8,856	16.4	3,321	23.3	22,809
Developed camping	26.8	10,491	27.1	10,399	16.0	3,244	24.7	24,134
Mountain biking	24.8	9,704	18.1	6,959	4.6	934	18.0	17,597
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.0	8,609	22.1	8,490	12.0	2,436	20.0	19,535
Primitive camping	10.1	3,936	8.7	3,348	3.6	734	8.2	8,018
Drive off-road	16.8	6,573	10.8	4,150	5.5	1,125	12.1	11,848
Backpacking	7.1	2,784	5.8	2,226	1.5	300	5.4	5,310
Horseback riding on trails	10.0	3,899	6.9	2,661	3.8	767	7.5	7,327
Hunting (any type)	1.1	421	0.6	237	0.2	34	0.7	692
Big game hunting	0.3	123	0.7	270	0.3	51	0.5	444
Small game hunting	0.3	134	0.7	258	0.3	58	0.5	450
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	74	0.2	88	0.2	34	0.2	196

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,124, age 35-54=38,361, age 55+=20,281. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	52.8	20,662	56.1	21,512	45.8	9,295	52.6	51,469
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.2	20,434	49.5	19,000	39.0	7,919	48.4	47,353
Sightseeing	49.2	19,258	57.3	21,996	51.4	10,424	52.9	51,678
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	33.7	13,204	40.8	15,663	38.6	7,832	37.5	36,699
Visit historic sites	38.6	15,083	48.0	18,425	37.1	7,522	42.0	41,030
View/photograph other wildlife	27.0	10,581	31.6	12,103	27.3	5,540	28.9	28,224
View/photograph birds	16.5	6,458	23.1	8,875	25.9	5,252	21.1	20,585
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	14.3	5,601	15.1	5,792	9.1	1,853	13.5	13,246
View/photograph fish	15.6	6,091	22.5	8,630	16.0	3,254	18.4	17,975
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.5	6,453	21.9	8,389	15.0	3,039	18.3	17,881

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,124, age 35-54=38,361, age 55+=20,281. 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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TAHOE 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	90.2	35,287	94.5	36,268	85.9	17,429	91.0	88,984
Family gathering	82.7	32,336	82.1	31,485	74.2	15,041	80.7	78,862
Picnicking	50.4	19,737	64.2	24,622	52.4	10,633	56.2	54,992
Driving for pleasure	43.8	17,128	50.0	19,173	42.1	8,546	45.9	44,847
Bicycling (any type)	48.4	18,922	44.4	17,032	22.9	4,650	41.5	40,604
Horseback riding (any type)	9.2	3,585	8.6	3,318	4.1	829	7.9	7,732

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,124, age 35-54=38,361, age 55+=20,281. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	59.1	23,121	61.2	23,481	46.4	9,403	57.3	56,005
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.1	25,854	51.5	19,761	29.6	5,997	52.8	51,612
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	33.8	13,231	31.4	12,037	13.6	2,760	28.7	28,028
Boating (any type)	21.6	8,433	22.0	8,434	9.6	1,945	19.2	18,812
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.6	10,013	29.5	11,335	13.7	2,782	24.7	24,130
Freshwater fishing	13.1	5,143	15.3	5,885	9.1	1,836	13.2	12,864
Motorboating	10.4	4,074	9.7	3,725	4.8	964	9.0	8,763
Coldwater fishing	6.4	2,517	8.7	3,356	5.2	1,057	7.1	6,930
Warmwater fishing	15.6	6,111	17.7	6,771	6.1	1,230	14.4	14,112
Use personal watercraft	17.5	6,841	8.5	3,253	1.8	374	10.7	10,468
Rafting	4.8	1,864	3.7	1,425	1.2	239	3.6	3,528
Waterskiing	7.7	2,995	4.1	1,570	0.7	136	4.8	4,701
Saltwater fishing	6.3	2,482	5.3	2,016	3.0	610	5.2	5,108
Snorkeling	4.8	1,891	5.5	2,104	2.9	589	4.7	4,584
Anadromous fishing	5.6	2,199	4.0	1,523	2.9	582	4.4	4,304
Kayaking	1.5	571	2.0	783	0.3	60	1.4	1,414
Canoeing	1.3	524	1.5	580	0.3	56	1.2	1,160
Sailing	5.3	2,069	4.4	1,699	3.6	725	4.6	4,493
Surfing	0.6	248	0.3	111	0.4	77	0.4	436
Rowing	2.3	901	1.9	721	0.2	39	1.7	1,661
Scuba diving	1.9	733	0.7	250	0.3	60	1.1	1,043
Windsurfing	0.4	165	0.5	194	0.1	22	0.4	381

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,124, age 35-54=38,361, age 55+=20,281. 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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TAHOE 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)	22.9	8,951	17.2	6,581	4.1	838	16.7	16,370
Downhill skiing	6.4	2,522	7.5	2,861	1.8	363	5.9	5,746
Snowboarding	11.2	4,375	3.5	1,354	0.0	10	5.9	5,739
Cross country skiing	1.1	416	1.6	598	0.3	65	1.1	1,079
Snowmobiling	3.6	1,419	0.9	342	0.9	175	2.0	1,936

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,124, age 35-54=38,361, age 55+=20,281. 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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TAHOE 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	51.7	3,403	58.5	3,843	36.1	1,400	50.8	8,646
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	71.7	4,721	70.2	4,611	48.7	1,890	65.9	11,222
Developed camping	48.6	3,199	50.6	3,324	36.5	1,414	46.6	7,937
Mountain biking	51.7	3,400	46.0	3,022	21.5	835	42.6	7,257
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.0	1,448	25.2	1,653	20.3	786	22.8	3,887
Primitive camping	57.4	3,775	47.9	3,145	26.1	1,011	46.6	7,931
Drive off-road	51.8	3,410	34.1	2,237	25.3	979	38.9	6,626
Backpacking	37.0	2,432	38.0	2,494	11.1	430	31.5	5,356
Horseback riding on trails	7.8	513	8.6	564	5.2	200	7.5	1,277
Hunting (any type)	36.4	2,394	25.6	1,678	21.0	814	28.7	4,886
Big game hunting	27.8	1,828	18.8	1,232	17.6	683	22.0	3,743
Small game hunting	17.2	1,131	13.8	907	5.6	218	13.3	2,256
Migratory bird hunting	18.9	1,245	8.3	547	5.9	227	11.9	2,019

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,580, age 35-54=6,564, age 55+=3,877. 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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TAHOE 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	55.7	3,667	76.6	5,028	69.3	2,687	66.9	11,382
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.6	3,392	60.0	3,940	46.8	1,816	53.7	9,148
Sightseeing	49.6	3,263	66.5	4,367	63.8	2,472	59.4	10,102
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.5	2,996	62.5	4,101	56.2	2,177	54.5	9,274
Visit historic sites	44.3	2,915	59.0	3,872	53.6	2,080	52.1	8,867
View/photograph other wildlife	49.2	3,236	61.8	4,056	55.7	2,160	55.5	9,452
View/photograph birds	23.4	1,540	44.2	2,903	40.2	1,559	35.3	6,002
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	52.6	3,463	47.5	3,117	45.2	1,752	49.0	8,332
View/photograph fish	32.6	2,148	32.3	2,123	32.6	1,262	32.5	5,533
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.3	1,270	37.6	2,465	27.9	1,083	28.3	4,818

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,580, age 35-54=6,564, age 55+=3,877. 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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TAHOE 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	73.3	4,823	86.1	5,654	81.0	3,139	80.0	13,616
Family gathering	75.6	4,977	82.1	5,386	75.0	2,908	78.0	13,271
Picnicking	42.9	2,820	63.0	4,134	50.8	1,971	52.4	8,925
Driving for pleasure	53.1	3,491	66.8	4,383	60.7	2,353	60.1	10,227
Bicycling (any type)	62.4	4,108	60.5	3,968	35.1	1,361	55.4	9,437
Horseback riding (any type)	10.0	656	11.6	763	5.7	221	9.6	1,640

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,580, age 35-54=6,564, age 55+=3,877. 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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TAHOE 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	53.1	3,495	49.9	3,278	39.2	1,520	48.7	8,293
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.7	2,875	38.5	2,524	19.5	757	36.2	6,156
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.5	4,310	60.0	3,936	31.5	1,223	55.6	9,469
Boating (any type)	55.7	3,662	50.8	3,336	36.7	1,423	49.5	8,421
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.9	2,756	38.5	2,529	25.0	968	36.7	6,253
Freshwater fishing	56.0	3,686	51.8	3,402	43.7	1,694	51.6	8,782
Motorboating	40.1	2,641	38.7	2,543	30.6	1,186	37.4	6,370
Coldwater fishing	44.8	2,945	46.5	3,053	39.0	1,513	44.1	7,511
Warmwater fishing	40.8	2,686	31.3	2,057	18.7	724	32.1	5,467
Use personal watercraft	24.6	1,618	10.1	660	5.2	201	14.6	2,479
Rafting	19.1	1,254	15.4	1,013	5.9	230	14.7	2,497
Waterskiing	20.8	1,366	12.4	812	4.1	159	13.7	2,337
Saltwater fishing	26.8	1,765	23.7	1,558	19.8	769	24.0	4,092
Snorkeling	5.9	390	10.2	672	7.0	273	7.8	1,335
Anadromous fishing	50.5	3,326	32.7	2,147	25.3	981	37.9	6,454
Kayaking	6.4	423	11.3	742	3.7	144	7.7	1,309
Canoeing	12.3	809	16.3	1,069	7.5	290	12.7	2,168
Sailing	5.7	375	10.1	661	7.1	277	7.7	1,313
Surfing	7.2	477	2.8	186	1.8	69	4.3	732
Rowing	3.6	237	10.8	712	4.7	182	6.6	1,131
Scuba diving	6.3	414	3.7	244	2.8	109	4.5	767
Windsurfing	0.2	11	0.2	14	0.1	3	0.2	28

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,580, age 35-54=6,564, age 55+=3,877. 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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TAHOE 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)	62.8	4,129	39.7	2,605	19.3	750	44.0	7,484
Downhill skiing	15.6	1,027	14.9	979	6.7	260	13.3	2,266
Snowboarding	37.9	2,493	9.2	603	1.1	41	18.4	3,137
Cross country skiing	4.5	293	10.7	703	3.7	145	6.7	1,141
Snowmobiling	10.7	703	10.5	692	9.6	374	10.4	1,769

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,580, age 35-54=6,564, age 55+=3,877. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	43.4	2,748	50.4	3,570	28.4	1,252	42.4	7,570
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	63.5	4,023	53.9	3,818	39.5	1,743	53.7	9,584
Developed camping	43.5	2,753	44.7	3,168	27.9	1,231	40.1	7,152
Mountain biking	44.3	2,808	30.5	2,161	8.6	381	30.0	5,350
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.4	1,800	30.5	2,164	16.0	708	26.2	4,672
Primitive camping	40.7	2,578	37.4	2,650	15.3	677	33.1	5,905
Drive off-road	40.3	2,554	27.2	1,931	13.4	590	28.5	5,075
Backpacking	21.2	1,340	18.3	1,299	5.1	226	16.1	2,865
Horseback riding on trails	15.4	975	10.8	767	5.9	260	11.2	2,002
Hunting (any type)	10.9	690	8.5	599	3.3	146	8.0	1,435
Big game hunting	4.0	256	8.9	630	3.4	150	5.8	1,036
Small game hunting	3.4	216	6.2	436	2.9	129	4.4	781
Migratory bird hunting	4.1	259	4.8	342	3.6	160	4.3	761

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,333, age 35-54=7,088, age 55+=4,415. 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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TAHOE 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	69.2	4,384	73.7	5,221	61.3	2,705	69.0	12,310
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.2	4,005	61.0	4,324	47.2	2,084	58.4	10,413
Sightseeing	58.7	3,720	69.4	4,921	61.4	2,709	63.6	11,350
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	55.3	3,505	64.7	4,583	61.2	2,703	60.5	10,791
Visit historic sites	43.6	2,760	57.0	4,043	44.6	1,970	49.2	8,773
View/photograph other wildlife	52.3	3,314	61.0	4,325	55.9	2,468	56.7	10,107
View/photograph birds	33.9	2,149	45.4	3,217	52.4	2,312	43.0	7,678
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	47.4	3,003	46.3	3,281	28.0	1,236	42.2	7,520
View/photograph fish	29.1	1,840	39.3	2,785	28.6	1,263	33.0	5,888
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.4	1,483	32.4	2,299	20.7	912	26.3	4,694

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,333, age 35-54=7,088, age 55+=4,415. 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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TAHOE 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	86.1	5,455	90.1	6,389	82.4	3,639	86.8	15,483
Family gathering	85.5	5,417	84.2	5,967	77.4	3,416	83.0	14,800
Picnicking	55.3	3,502	69.7	4,943	59.1	2,611	62.0	11,056
Driving for pleasure	61.6	3,904	70.8	5,016	57.5	2,538	64.2	11,458
Bicycling (any type)	56.9	3,603	50.1	3,549	25.4	1,120	46.4	8,272
Horseback riding (any type)	17.6	1,117	15.2	1,079	7.1	314	14.1	2,510

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,333, age 35-54=7,088, age 55+=4,415. 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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TAHOE 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	53.1	3,360	54.5	3,865	40.6	1,794	50.6	9,019
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.9	3,222	39.4	2,792	22.3	984	39.2	6,998
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.8	4,166	61.2	4,336	23.9	1,055	53.6	9,557
Boating (any type)	47.1	2,985	45.9	3,254	18.5	818	39.6	7,057
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.9	2,464	46.7	3,312	20.0	882	37.3	6,658
Freshwater fishing	30.0	1,897	34.8	2,465	19.9	877	29.4	5,239
Motorboating	35.1	2,225	31.8	2,251	13.7	603	28.5	5,079
Coldwater fishing	21.6	1,367	30.4	2,155	17.1	754	24.0	4,276
Warmwater fishing	22.2	1,408	25.1	1,779	7.1	315	19.6	3,502
Use personal watercraft	21.5	1,360	9.9	701	2.1	92	12.1	2,153
Rafting	19.6	1,243	12.3	870	3.9	174	12.8	2,287
Waterskiing	15.1	956	9.4	664	1.4	63	9.4	1,683
Saltwater fishing	11.3	717	6.9	489	5.9	262	8.2	1,468
Snorkeling	5.2	332	7.6	542	2.9	130	5.6	1,004
Anadromous fishing	21.6	1,367	14.8	1,052	10.4	457	16.1	2,876
Kayaking	4.8	304	6.6	465	0.4	16	4.4	785
Canoeing	11.6	736	14.4	1,021	1.4	62	10.2	1,819
Sailing	8.7	554	6.3	446	6.9	303	7.3	1,303
Surfing	2.9	183	1.5	107	1.7	74	2.0	364
Rowing	5.0	318	2.6	183	0.3	15	2.9	516
Scuba diving	1.2	77	0.5	37	0.1	4	0.7	118
Windsurfing	0.7	43	0.8	57	0.0	2	0.6	102

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,333, age 35-54=7,088, age 55+=4,415. 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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TAHOE National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	51.1	3,235	38.9	2,759	8.5	375	35.7	6,369
Downhill skiing	11.8	745	14.1	1,000	3.3	145	10.6	1,890
Snowboarding	19.1	1,212	6.7	473	0.1	5	9.5	1,690
Cross country skiing	5.4	339	9.2	654	1.2	54	5.9	1,047
Snowmobiling	15.5	981	3.6	258	2.8	123	7.6	1,362

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,333, age 35-54=7,088, age 55+=4,415. 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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TAHOE 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	38.3	25,600	43.5	23,528	26.1	8,186	37.6	57,314
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.6	25,111	34.5	18,670	23.7	7,418	33.6	51,199
Developed camping	38.6	25,827	39.8	21,526	26.5	8,317	36.5	55,670
Mountain biking	30.2	20,195	26.2	14,185	12.4	3,877	25.1	38,257
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.7	11,159	20.1	10,861	16.8	5,262	17.9	27,282
Primitive camping	20.7	13,863	16.1	8,709	8.0	2,506	16.5	25,078
Drive off-road	19.4	12,941	12.6	6,802	9.0	2,834	14.8	22,577
Backpacking	20.5	13,701	18.8	10,197	5.3	1,665	16.8	25,563
Horseback riding on trails	3.6	2,384	3.9	2,108	1.9	606	3.3	5,098
Hunting (any type)	6.5	4,355	4.1	2,209	3.9	1,211	5.1	7,775
Big game hunting	3.9	2,588	2.6	1,420	2.5	776	3.1	4,784
Small game hunting	1.8	1,233	1.5	811	0.5	171	1.5	2,215
Migratory bird hunting	1.8	1,182	0.8	413	0.5	160	1.2	1,755

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

Tahoe NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,867, age 35-54=54,145, age 55+=31,328. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.