ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.1	159,599	31.5	172,593	17.4	68,686	27.2	400,878
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.1	143,883	27.1	148,124	23.9	94,351	26.2	386,358
Day hiking	19.8	105,392	24.0	131,300	15.0	59,156	20.1	295,848
Drive off-road	25.6	136,133	20.0	109,282	12.5	49,597	20.0	295,012
Developed camping	22.6	120,082	23.1	126,642	11.8	46,598	19.9	293,322
Hunting (any type)	19.8	105,343	16.7	91,503	12.3	48,744	16.7	245,590
Small game hunting	18.4	97,889	13.2	72,179	7.7	30,535	13.6	200,603
Mountain biking	20.7	109,839	11.5	62,781	3.5	13,861	12.7	186,481
Primitive camping	13.4	71,336	13.8	75,271	6.6	25,932	11.7	172,539
Big game hunting	13.5	71,740	10.2	56,037	7.6	29,981	10.7	157,758
Horseback riding on trails	12.1	64,113	9.3	51,051	2.0	7,913	8.4	123,077
Backpacking	6.5	34,739	7.0	38,411	1.4	5,608	5.3	78,758
Migratory bird hunting	7.0	37,236	3.3	18,152	2.1	8,314	4.3	63,702

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531,010, age 35-54=547,311, age 55+=395,206. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.0	308,077	62.1	340,115	42.5	167,923	55.4	816,115
Sightseeing	56.1	297,711	56.4	308,879	50.7	200,467	54.8	807,057
View/photograph natural scenery	46.7	247,912	53.3	291,497	50.7	200,179	50.2	739,588
Visit historic sites	36.6	194,387	47.4	259,522	35.5	140,314	40.3	594,223
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.1	180,875	44.0	240,655	39.3	155,420	39.2	576,950
View/photograph other wildlife	35.9	190,696	40.4	221,246	37.9	149,651	38.1	561,593
View/photograph birds	21.5	113,925	31.2	170,820	40.0	157,906	30.0	442,651
View/photograph fish	25.0	132,509	30.9	169,384	19.1	75,473	25.6	377,366
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.4	134,718	28.0	153,085	21.2	83,600	25.2	371,403
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.3	86,493	25.0	136,718	16.0	63,232	19.4	286,443

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531,010, age 35-54=547,311, age 55+=395,206. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	87.4	464,180	83.3	455,910	82.4	325,497	84.5	1,245,587
Family gathering	76.6	406,769	78.4	428,970	73.9	292,116	76.5	1,127,855
Driving for pleasure	60.6	321,972	60.3	330,152	61.1	241,609	60.7	893,733
Picnicking	46.1	245,013	60.8	332,650	44.9	177,595	51.3	755,258
Bicycling (any type)	39.6	210,512	32.6	178,163	11.8	46,610	29.5	435,285
Horseback riding (any type)	12.7	67,258	8.4	45,780	3.8	15,164	8.7	128,202

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531,010, age 35-54=547,311, age 55+=395,206. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.5	273,650	39.3	215,227	20.5	80,933	38.7	569,810
Freshwater fishing	43.8	232,807	36.2	198,223	28.6	112,947	36.9	543,977
Warmwater fishing	41.7	221,199	35.1	192,275	28.2	111,639	35.6	525,113
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	43.1	229,041	40.3	220,309	15.4	60,820	34.6	510,170
Boating (any type)	37.0	196,697	38.9	213,086	21.5	85,078	33.6	494,861
Visit a beach	32.5	172,376	31.5	172,580	22.9	90,596	29.6	435,552
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.4	156,100	26.2	143,532	16.5	65,388	24.8	365,020
Motorboating	22.4	119,040	29.1	159,430	16.8	66,199	23.4	344,669
Coldwater fishing	13.7	72,819	12.4	67,615	9.3	36,590	12.0	177,024
Use personal watercraft	16.5	87,427	13.0	71,355	1.5	5,741	11.2	164,523
Canoeing	12.8	68,087	10.7	58,681	3.6	14,268	9.6	141,036
Rafting	13.4	70,983	9.4	51,381	3.2	12,734	9.2	135,098
Waterskiing	14.6	77,407	7.2	39,601	1.6	6,438	8.4	123,446
Saltwater fishing	8.7	46,108	6.2	34,134	3.7	14,543	6.4	94,785
Snorkeling	5.2	27,538	4.6	25,175	1.7	6,649	4.0	59,362
Sailing	2.5	13,228	5.2	28,478	1.1	4,485	3.1	46,191
Rowing	2.4	12,592	2.2	11,825	1.5	5,822	2.1	30,239
Anadromous fishing	3.1	16,491	1.9	10,366	0.3	1,019	1.9	27,876
Scuba diving	2.6	13,754	1.3	7,162	0.2	852	1.5	21,768
Kayaking	1.7	8,836	1.7	9,224	0.1	411	1.3	18,471
Surfing	0.9	4,576	0.2	908	0.0	0	0.4	5,484
Windsurfing	0.7	3,480	0.2	1,294	0.1	290	0.3	5,064

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531,010, age 35-54=547,311, age 55+=395,206. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	19.0	100,865	12.7	69,353	3.7	14,444	12.5	184,662
Downhill skiing	4.5	23,778	2.6	14,146	0.3	1,105	2.6	39,029
Snowboarding	2.5	13,080	0.9	4,801	0.3	1,053	1.3	18,934
Snowmobiling	1.4	7,609	0.9	5,044	0.1	508	0.9	13,161
Cross country skiing	0.8	4,152	0.6	3,256	0.3	1,161	0.6	8,569

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531,010, age 35-54=547,311, age 55+=395,206. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.6	4,257	37.2	2,905	20.7	387	34.4	7,549
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.9	2,697	21.2	1,652	16.2	302	21.2	4,651
Day hiking	30.6	3,766	46.5	3,625	29.4	549	36.1	7,940
Drive off-road	25.0	3,074	20.1	1,571	12.1	226	22.2	4,871
Developed camping	21.3	2,614	24.7	1,926	10.1	189	21.5	4,729
Hunting (any type)	22.2	2,727	23.5	1,834	18.8	352	22.4	4,913
Small game hunting	17.6	2,163	12.9	1,004	7.8	145	15.1	3,312
Mountain biking	27.5	3,380	18.6	1,451	5.9	110	22.5	4,941
Primitive camping	20.3	2,493	19.3	1,505	10.5	196	19.1	4,194
Big game hunting	12.6	1,547	11.9	927	8.8	164	12.0	2,638
Horseback riding on trails	11.2	1,373	10.8	840	3.8	71	10.4	2,284
Backpacking	7.9	975	11.0	862	3.5	66	8.7	1,903
Migratory bird hunting	9.0	1,103	3.6	284	2.5	47	6.5	1,434

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,296, age 35-54=7,804, age 55+=1,869. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.1	8,001	65.4	5,101	46.1	862	63.6	13,964
Sightseeing	37.2	4,576	39.4	3,078	34.2	640	37.8	8,294
View/photograph natural scenery	38.9	4,777	41.5	3,236	43.7	817	40.2	8,830
Visit historic sites	31.2	3,841	34.3	2,674	32.2	602	32.4	7,117
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.7	3,658	32.0	2,495	31.3	585	30.7	6,738
View/photograph other wildlife	26.9	3,310	27.1	2,114	29.4	550	27.2	5,974
View/photograph birds	16.8	2,065	20.3	1,581	25.1	470	18.7	4,116
View/photograph fish	22.8	2,802	20.7	1,616	22.4	419	22.0	4,837
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.7	2,544	25.6	1,996	21.3	398	22.5	4,938
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.3	2,501	21.4	1,668	20.3	379	20.7	4,548

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,296, age 35-54=7,804, age 55+=1,869. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	74.5	9,160	70.8	5,525	73.6	1,376	73.1	16,061
Family gathering	70.1	8,618	71.4	5,571	77.1	1,441	71.1	15,630
Driving for pleasure	47.1	5,786	49.1	3,832	46.1	861	47.7	10,479
Picnicking	44.6	5,489	59.3	4,629	38.6	721	49.3	10,839
Bicycling (any type)	47.8	5,880	38.9	3,033	19.0	355	42.2	9,268
Horseback riding (any type)	10.3	1,268	13.0	1,012	6.6	123	10.9	2,403

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,296, age 35-54=7,804, age 55+=1,869. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.3	5,570	32.3	2,522	21.9	410	38.7	8,502
Freshwater fishing	40.3	4,960	31.3	2,446	28.7	536	36.2	7,942
Warmwater fishing	27.6	3,397	23.2	1,807	21.2	397	25.5	5,601
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.8	5,636	37.4	2,920	19.5	364	40.6	8,920
Boating (any type)	38.2	4,699	36.5	2,846	21.6	404	36.2	7,949
Visit a beach	28.6	3,512	24.6	1,923	22.3	416	26.6	5,851
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.5	3,131	23.0	1,798	13.9	260	23.6	5,189
Motorboating	16.8	2,065	23.6	1,838	15.7	293	19.1	4,196
Coldwater fishing	13.9	1,712	14.2	1,108	12.2	228	13.9	3,048
Use personal watercraft	15.0	1,847	11.8	919	2.4	44	12.8	2,810
Canoeing	9.8	1,200	7.5	585	3.5	65	8.4	1,850
Rafting	16.7	2,048	7.4	575	3.4	63	12.2	2,686
Waterskiing	13.6	1,676	6.2	484	1.4	27	10.0	2,187
Saltwater fishing	12.2	1,496	7.6	590	7.0	130	10.1	2,216
Snorkeling	8.8	1,085	5.4	418	2.0	38	7.0	1,541
Sailing	0.6	79	5.9	458	0.2	3	2.5	540
Rowing	0.9	111	2.9	227	0.6	12	1.6	350
Anadromous fishing	4.8	589	2.2	171	0.3	5	3.5	765
Scuba diving	3.9	478	2.1	164	0.1	2	2.9	644
Kayaking	1.0	123	1.7	134	0.1	2	1.2	259
Surfing	2.5	305	0.4	30	0.0	0	1.5	335
Windsurfing	0.4	49	0.5	36	0.0	0	0.4	85

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,296, age 35-54=7,804, age 55+=1,869. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	12.0	1,478	7.0	546	3.9	72	9.5	2,096
Downhill skiing	5.3	652	2.0	156	0.3	5	3.7	813
Snowboarding	4.0	487	1.3	104	0.1	2	2.7	593
Snowmobiling	1.2	152	0.7	55	0.1	2	1.0	209
Cross country skiing	0.5	67	0.6	50	0.5	9	0.6	126

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,296, age 35-54=7,804, age 55+=1,869. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	21.6	1,544	21.1	957	9.4	168	19.8	2,669
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.9	1,284	16.9	765	15.8	284	17.3	2,333
Day hiking	38.8	2,778	33.7	1,524	16.6	298	34.1	4,600
Drive off-road	19.0	1,361	15.1	684	8.8	158	16.3	2,203
Developed camping	24.4	1,746	22.1	999	10.5	188	21.8	2,933
Hunting (any type)	9.9	710	2.5	113	1.1	19	6.2	842
Small game hunting	3.8	275	2.1	93	0.8	14	2.8	382
Mountain biking	24.5	1,752	10.4	470	2.7	49	16.8	2,271
Primitive camping	7.3	520	9.2	417	2.5	44	7.3	981
Big game hunting	5.6	401	1.6	73	0.3	5	3.6	479
Horseback riding on trails	15.2	1,089	10.3	467	0.4	8	11.6	1,564
Backpacking	9.3	663	8.0	362	0.2	3	7.6	1,028
Migratory bird hunting	0.6	45	0.5	23	0.1	2	0.5	70

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,160, age 35-54=4,526, age 55+=1,794. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.5	4,404	68.0	3,077	40.2	722	60.9	8,203
Sightseeing	41.2	2,948	38.6	1,747	33.4	599	39.3	5,294
View/photograph natural scenery	46.3	3,314	51.2	2,318	40.1	720	47.1	6,352
Visit historic sites	25.9	1,851	41.1	1,861	22.0	394	30.5	4,106
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.2	2,523	47.4	2,144	34.2	614	39.2	5,281
View/photograph other wildlife	29.3	2,099	33.6	1,521	24.8	445	30.2	4,065
View/photograph birds	17.8	1,271	25.4	1,149	29.0	521	21.8	2,941
View/photograph fish	18.3	1,308	27.7	1,252	8.1	146	20.1	2,706
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.0	1,572	21.5	972	12.2	218	20.5	2,762
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	10.6	760	29.5	1,337	11.9	214	17.1	2,311

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,160, age 35-54=4,526, age 55+=1,794. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	77.5	5,549	77.8	3,520	70.7	1,268	76.7	10,337
Family gathering	73.1	5,235	76.6	3,465	65.1	1,167	73.2	9,867
Driving for pleasure	42.2	3,021	40.5	1,835	42.3	758	41.6	5,614
Picnicking	47.3	3,388	57.2	2,588	43.1	773	50.1	6,749
Bicycling (any type)	39.7	2,843	33.9	1,533	7.6	136	33.5	4,512
Horseback riding (any type)	17.3	1,241	5.6	255	1.8	32	11.3	1,528

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,160, age 35-54=4,526, age 55+=1,794. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.6	3,481	37.8	1,710	13.5	243	40.3	5,434
Freshwater fishing	27.2	1,947	22.0	995	12.5	225	23.5	3,167
Warmwater fishing	18.9	1,355	15.0	677	9.0	161	16.3	2,193
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	46.7	3,347	46.0	2,082	9.8	176	41.6	5,605
Boating (any type)	27.7	1,984	29.5	1,336	11.8	212	26.2	3,532
Visit a beach	26.6	1,902	31.0	1,403	18.7	335	27.0	3,640
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.1	1,508	17.7	799	10.1	181	18.5	2,488
Motorboating	17.2	1,230	18.9	856	6.3	113	16.3	2,199
Coldwater fishing	11.0	787	7.7	347	3.6	64	8.9	1,198
Use personal watercraft	23.0	1,645	17.5	793	0.4	8	18.1	2,446
Canoeing	10.5	751	8.2	373	0.8	15	8.4	1,139
Rafting	12.6	902	11.2	505	1.8	33	10.7	1,440
Waterskiing	8.8	633	4.2	189	0.4	7	6.1	829
Saltwater fishing	6.1	434	5.4	246	1.4	26	5.2	706
Snorkeling	2.8	203	3.6	162	1.0	18	2.8	383
Sailing	3.7	264	2.9	132	1.2	21	3.1	417
Rowing	5.1	365	2.3	103	1.9	34	3.7	502
Anadromous fishing	2.4	170	1.9	86	0.3	5	1.9	261
Scuba diving	0.6	40	0.2	9	0.1	1	0.4	50
Kayaking	2.1	147	1.7	75	0.0	0	1.6	222
Surfing	0.2	16	0.2	9	0.0	0	0.2	25
Windsurfing	0.9	68	0.0	0	0.1	2	0.5	70

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,160, age 35-54=4,526, age 55+=1,794. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	18.7	1,336	12.4	563	1.4	26	14.3	1,925
Downhill skiing	2.9	210	2.4	108	0.1	1	2.4	319
Snowboarding	1.6	117	0.5	24	0.2	4	1.1	145
Snowmobiling	1.2	88	0.6	27	0.1	1	0.9	116
Cross country skiing	1.1	79	0.6	25	0.0	0	0.8	104

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,160, age 35-54=4,526, age 55+=1,794. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	50.8	65,811	51.8	79,651	29.0	35,047	44.7	180,509
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.3	47,004	36.1	55,510	26.9	32,482	33.4	134,996
Day hiking	27.4	35,459	38.6	59,426	24.5	29,585	30.8	124,470
Drive off-road	38.2	49,475	27.7	42,615	17.8	21,488	28.1	113,578
Developed camping	30.7	39,730	32.9	50,538	14.1	17,013	26.5	107,281
Hunting (any type)	41.7	54,052	41.8	64,348	31.9	38,530	38.8	156,930
Small game hunting	43.6	56,480	31.7	48,807	18.6	22,543	31.6	127,830
Mountain biking	25.0	32,429	16.4	25,266	5.2	6,279	15.8	63,974
Primitive camping	30.7	39,731	25.9	39,833	13.7	16,567	23.8	96,131
Big game hunting	30.0	38,863	25.8	39,690	20.5	24,806	25.6	103,359
Horseback riding on trails	15.3	19,814	12.6	19,413	4.6	5,547	11.1	44,774
Backpacking	9.1	11,783	11.3	17,433	3.7	4,430	8.3	33,646
Migratory bird hunting	20.9	27,075	8.8	13,466	5.7	6,860	11.7	47,401

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=129,471, age 35-54=153,833, age 55+=120,897. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.9	90,469	69.1	106,345	49.1	59,377	63.4	256,191
Sightseeing	59.7	77,308	63.4	97,521	55.1	66,592	59.7	241,421
View/photograph natural scenery	54.2	70,109	56.9	87,559	59.6	72,016	56.8	229,684
Visit historic sites	46.0	59,570	49.4	75,962	47.0	56,869	47.6	192,401
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.4	49,689	42.4	65,293	42.8	51,693	41.2	166,675
View/photograph other wildlife	45.4	58,804	44.9	69,015	47.6	57,516	45.9	185,335
View/photograph birds	27.7	35,890	34.4	52,936	42.6	51,462	34.7	140,288
View/photograph fish	31.9	41,351	30.9	47,550	32.0	38,692	31.6	127,593
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.0	42,780	37.7	58,002	31.4	38,009	34.3	138,791
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.7	29,366	23.2	35,630	21.7	26,242	22.6	91,238

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=129,471, age 35-54=153,833, age 55+=120,897. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	85.2	110,246	81.0	124,648	84.5	102,145	83.4	337,039
Family gathering	74.7	96,665	74.9	115,269	79.7	96,301	76.3	308,235
Driving for pleasure	71.0	91,921	73.8	113,492	68.9	83,310	71.4	288,723
Picnicking	48.8	63,234	66.3	102,024	44.6	53,967	54.2	219,225
Bicycling (any type)	44.1	57,077	34.8	53,485	17.4	21,085	32.6	131,647
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	18,966	14.7	22,665	7.5	9,032	12.5	50,663

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=129,471, age 35-54=153,833, age 55+=120,897. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.6	79,721	43.0	66,192	28.8	34,834	44.7	180,747
Freshwater fishing	65.8	85,160	51.7	79,500	47.7	57,663	55.0	222,323
Warmwater fishing	63.0	81,504	52.7	81,116	48.6	58,785	54.8	221,405
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.1	77,809	48.4	74,521	25.6	30,948	45.3	183,278
Boating (any type)	63.5	82,194	59.2	91,145	36.3	43,879	53.7	217,218
Visit a beach	36.3	47,032	30.7	47,221	26.7	32,304	31.3	126,557
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.1	53,151	36.9	56,819	22.2	26,813	33.8	136,783
Motorboating	37.0	47,847	47.0	72,258	32.6	39,355	39.5	159,460
Coldwater fishing	18.8	24,372	19.3	29,634	17.6	21,322	18.6	75,328
Use personal watercraft	18.8	24,287	14.0	21,513	2.7	3,273	12.1	49,073
Canoeing	20.2	26,213	15.2	23,407	7.6	9,241	14.6	58,861
Rafting	24.3	31,435	11.7	18,019	5.3	6,447	13.8	55,901
Waterskiing	29.4	38,033	12.7	19,609	3.0	3,621	15.2	61,263
Saltwater fishing	13.0	16,795	7.7	11,921	6.8	8,265	9.1	36,981
Snorkeling	11.3	14,580	7.9	12,085	2.7	3,283	7.4	29,948
Sailing	1.4	1,812	8.9	13,638	0.6	707	4.0	16,157
Rowing	1.6	2,062	3.1	4,825	1.1	1,333	2.0	8,220
Anadromous fishing	3.6	4,720	2.1	3,302	0.2	275	2.1	8,297
Scuba diving	6.9	8,934	3.3	5,007	0.2	273	3.5	14,214
Kayaking	2.7	3,474	2.6	3,999	0.3	378	1.9	7,851
Surfing	2.2	2,885	0.3	450	0.0	0	0.8	3,335
Windsurfing	0.4	568	0.4	684	0.0	0	0.3	1,252

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=129,471, age 35-54=153,833, age 55+=120,897. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	20.2	26,151	11.9	18,261	6.5	7,900	12.9	52,312
Downhill skiing	8.9	11,517	3.6	5,527	0.7	787	4.4	17,831
Snowboarding	4.2	5,448	1.5	2,234	0.2	243	2.0	7,925
Snowmobiling	2.0	2,612	1.3	2,050	0.2	243	1.2	4,905
Cross country skiing	0.5	677	0.9	1,330	0.8	982	0.7	2,989

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=129,471, age 35-54=153,833, age 55+=120,897. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	31.1	38,418	29.5	45,580	14.3	21,219	24.7	105,217
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.2	38,496	29.1	44,813	27.2	40,481	29.0	123,790
Day hiking	32.8	40,481	28.6	44,042	14.4	21,376	24.8	105,899
Drive off-road	28.3	34,980	20.8	32,116	12.2	18,125	20.0	85,221
Developed camping	31.5	38,957	28.7	44,344	14.4	21,390	24.5	104,691
Hunting (any type)	17.0	21,064	4.9	7,513	2.3	3,358	7.5	31,935
Small game hunting	9.6	11,822	4.8	7,347	2.2	3,330	5.3	22,499
Mountain biking	20.7	25,581	9.9	15,221	2.7	3,994	10.5	44,796
Primitive camping	10.8	13,321	12.8	19,772	4.1	6,143	9.2	39,236
Big game hunting	13.2	16,263	3.5	5,322	1.2	1,787	5.5	23,372
Horseback riding on trails	18.4	22,748	12.5	19,267	0.8	1,130	10.1	43,145
Backpacking	8.8	10,852	7.5	11,525	0.2	343	5.3	22,720
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	1,763	1.2	1,790	0.4	617	1.0	4,170

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,573, age 35-54=154,255, age 55+=148,878. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.8	81,282	71.6	110,448	45.0	67,047	60.6	258,777
Sightseeing	67.1	82,912	61.7	95,194	54.0	80,373	60.6	258,479
View/photograph natural scenery	62.1	76,781	70.1	108,090	55.8	83,104	62.8	267,975
Visit historic sites	40.2	49,704	57.8	89,096	32.8	48,892	44.0	187,692
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	44.6	55,116	60.8	93,795	46.3	68,894	51.0	217,805
View/photograph other wildlife	46.0	56,823	54.4	83,951	41.2	61,280	47.4	202,054
View/photograph birds	27.9	34,426	42.2	65,066	49.2	73,282	40.5	172,774
View/photograph fish	24.9	30,761	38.9	59,975	12.4	18,392	25.6	109,128
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	31.5	38,871	31.4	48,415	19.1	28,463	27.1	115,749
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	12.9	15,965	30.2	46,533	13.1	19,488	19.2	81,986

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,573, age 35-54=154,255, age 55+=148,878. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	89.9	111,071	89.4	137,912	81.7	121,680	86.9	370,663
Family gathering	76.7	94,829	79.8	123,023	68.2	101,521	74.8	319,373
Driving for pleasure	66.1	81,704	61.4	94,694	64.2	95,606	63.7	272,004
Picnicking	52.4	64,754	64.5	99,567	50.4	75,106	56.1	239,427
Bicycling (any type)	35.6	43,985	30.5	47,024	7.8	11,543	24.0	102,552
Horseback riding (any type)	21.3	26,279	7.5	11,620	2.4	3,606	9.7	41,505

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,573, age 35-54=154,255, age 55+=148,878. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.4	80,857	51.4	79,347	18.6	27,669	44.0	187,873
Freshwater fishing	45.6	56,360	36.6	56,456	20.6	30,618	33.6	143,434
Warmwater fishing	43.9	54,229	34.3	52,973	20.3	30,177	32.2	137,379
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.6	76,066	58.6	90,353	13.6	20,318	43.8	186,737
Boating (any type)	47.2	58,270	48.4	74,683	19.6	29,182	38.0	162,135
Visit a beach	35.3	43,614	36.0	55,513	22.1	32,927	30.9	132,054
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	35.0	43,307	28.4	43,829	16.9	25,206	26.3	112,342
Motorboating	35.2	43,509	38.1	58,728	13.3	19,746	28.6	121,983
Coldwater fishing	15.2	18,780	11.1	17,157	5.2	7,677	10.2	43,614
Use personal watercraft	27.4	33,910	20.2	31,143	1.1	1,599	15.6	66,652
Canoeing	21.3	26,274	16.0	24,757	2.4	3,541	12.8	54,572
Rafting	18.7	23,087	16.1	24,906	3.4	5,030	12.4	53,023
Waterskiing	19.4	23,999	9.2	14,147	1.5	2,257	9.5	40,403
Saltwater fishing	6.0	7,413	5.8	8,967	1.6	2,339	4.4	18,719
Snorkeling	3.8	4,651	4.9	7,620	1.6	2,370	3.4	14,641
Sailing	5.3	6,565	4.2	6,495	1.9	2,820	3.7	15,880
Rowing	4.9	6,072	2.3	3,601	2.4	3,526	3.1	13,199
Anadromous fishing	1.9	2,331	1.6	2,485	0.3	385	1.2	5,201
Scuba diving	0.7	838	0.3	428	0.3	415	0.4	1,681
Kayaking	2.9	3,572	2.2	3,459	0.0	0	1.6	7,031
Surfing	0.2	210	0.1	215	0.0	0	0.1	425
Windsurfing	0.9	1,141	0.0	0	0.1	191	0.3	1,332

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,573, age 35-54=154,255, age 55+=148,878. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	30.7	37,882	19.7	30,401	2.6	3,855	16.9	72,138
Downhill skiing	5.0	6,196	3.9	6,080	0.1	177	2.9	12,453
Snowboarding	2.2	2,776	0.6	981	0.4	649	1.0	4,406
Snowmobiling	2.0	2,481	1.2	1,811	0.1	177	1.0	4,469
Cross country skiing	1.4	1,730	0.6	981	0.0	0	0.6	2,711

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,573, age 35-54=154,255, age 55+=148,878. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	23.7	28,649	24.5	23,936	13.8	6,559	22.2	59,144
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.2	28,068	22.2	21,765	17.2	8,189	21.8	58,022
Day hiking	8.7	10,571	12.6	12,344	7.6	3,615	10.0	26,530
Drive off-road	20.0	24,205	14.4	14,134	9.3	4,419	16.0	42,758
Developed camping	14.1	17,026	14.8	14,499	6.2	2,924	12.9	34,449
Hunting (any type)	15.0	18,124	15.3	14,998	12.0	5,694	14.6	38,816
Small game hunting	17.5	21,184	12.5	12,208	7.8	3,684	13.9	37,076
Mountain biking	20.0	24,202	13.1	12,784	4.0	1,915	14.6	38,901
Primitive camping	8.4	10,166	7.9	7,759	4.2	1,996	7.5	19,921
Big game hunting	9.2	11,169	8.8	8,647	6.0	2,857	8.5	22,673
Horseback riding on trails	5.6	6,735	5.5	5,393	2.0	930	4.9	13,058
Backpacking	3.0	3,636	4.0	3,908	1.3	630	3.1	8,174
Migratory bird hunting	5.2	6,297	2.1	2,041	1.4	660	3.4	8,998

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=121,112, age 35-54=97,894, age 55+=47,512. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	49.3	59,675	49.2	48,171	35.6	16,899	46.8	124,745
Sightseeing	46.5	56,338	49.5	48,460	43.2	20,504	47.0	125,302
View/photograph natural scenery	32.8	39,757	35.1	34,377	36.9	17,555	34.4	91,689
Visit historic sites	33.0	40,003	35.8	35,031	33.7	15,990	34.2	91,024
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	24.6	29,746	26.9	26,379	25.7	12,202	25.6	68,327
View/photograph other wildlife	26.1	31,566	25.1	24,586	26.6	12,653	25.8	68,805
View/photograph birds	15.1	18,293	19.0	18,609	23.7	11,266	18.1	48,168
View/photograph fish	24.7	29,890	22.6	22,148	23.1	10,971	23.6	63,009
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.0	22,965	22.2	21,709	18.0	8,568	20.0	53,242
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.0	23,070	19.1	18,745	18.3	8,687	18.9	50,502

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=121,112, age 35-54=97,894, age 55+=47,512. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	84.0	101,787	79.5	77,822	83.4	39,635	82.3	219,244
Family gathering	76.8	93,049	76.9	75,324	83.0	39,420	78.0	207,793
Driving for pleasure	53.4	64,729	56.1	54,956	52.4	24,879	54.2	144,564
Picnicking	39.9	48,360	54.3	53,186	35.7	16,957	44.5	118,503
Bicycling (any type)	42.2	51,156	33.6	32,897	17.3	8,198	34.6	92,251
Horseback riding (any type)	6.2	7,533	6.6	6,455	3.3	1,578	5.8	15,566

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=121,112, age 35-54=97,894, age 55+=47,512. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	38.1	46,103	26.7	26,089	19.2	9,110	30.5	81,302
Freshwater fishing	42.4	51,375	32.5	31,826	29.0	13,795	36.4	96,996
Warmwater fishing	37.7	45,700	30.7	30,061	27.7	13,152	33.4	88,913
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	24.7	29,891	19.5	19,120	10.3	4,885	20.2	53,896
Boating (any type)	21.8	26,364	20.6	20,196	12.1	5,743	19.6	52,303
Visit a beach	30.9	37,403	25.8	25,294	22.5	10,667	27.5	73,364
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.7	27,483	20.2	19,742	12.6	5,982	20.0	53,207
Motorboating	9.6	11,598	12.5	12,192	8.1	3,841	10.4	27,631
Coldwater fishing	11.1	13,409	10.9	10,626	10.0	4,747	10.8	28,782
Use personal watercraft	7.9	9,525	5.6	5,520	1.2	588	5.9	15,633
Canoeing	4.9	5,925	3.8	3,749	1.8	869	4.0	10,543
Rafting	5.4	6,487	2.4	2,301	1.2	556	3.5	9,344
Waterskiing	5.8	7,058	2.6	2,512	0.6	303	3.7	9,873
Saltwater fishing	10.4	12,576	6.8	6,608	5.8	2,748	8.2	21,932
Snorkeling	4.0	4,861	2.6	2,503	0.9	447	2.9	7,811
Sailing	0.6	749	4.7	4,605	0.4	177	2.1	5,531
Rowing	0.7	842	1.5	1,490	0.3	158	0.9	2,490
Anadromous fishing	4.4	5,296	2.2	2,200	0.3	125	2.9	7,621
Scuba diving	2.1	2,588	1.2	1,192	0.1	45	1.4	3,825
Kayaking	0.4	447	0.6	612	0.1	29	0.4	1,088
Surfing	0.8	929	0.1	110	0.0	0	0.4	1,039
Windsurfing	0.6	687	0.6	551	0.0	0	0.5	1,238

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=121,112, age 35-54=97,894, age 55+=47,512. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	10.1	12,217	5.9	5,786	3.3	1,572	7.3	19,575
Downhill skiing	2.2	2,640	0.7	729	0.2	95	1.3	3,464
Snowboarding	2.2	2,625	0.7	668	0.1	49	1.3	3,342
Snowmobiling	0.9	1,127	0.5	503	0.1	42	0.6	1,672
Cross country skiing	0.3	347	0.4	361	0.3	151	0.3	859

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=121,112, age 35-54=97,894, age 55+=47,512. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	14.1	18,068	13.8	16,629	6.6	4,605	12.3	39,302
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.5	23,777	17.7	21,279	16.7	11,696	17.8	56,752
Day hiking	7.7	9,916	6.3	7,585	4.3	3,004	6.4	20,505
Drive off-road	16.2	20,759	13.6	16,363	6.7	4,698	13.1	41,820
Developed camping	14.2	18,301	10.5	12,607	6.5	4,544	11.1	35,452
Hunting (any type)	6.0	7,762	1.6	1,951	0.7	509	3.2	10,222
Small game hunting	4.0	5,159	1.8	2,163	0.9	665	2.5	7,987
Mountain biking	16.1	20,633	5.5	6,633	2.0	1,389	9.0	28,655
Primitive camping	2.9	3,714	3.8	4,552	1.0	687	2.8	8,953
Big game hunting	2.3	3,008	0.8	1,021	0.3	222	1.3	4,251
Horseback riding on trails	8.9	11,463	4.1	4,943	0.2	169	5.2	16,575
Backpacking	4.4	5,660	2.5	3,067	0.0	26	2.7	8,753
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	439	0.3	336	0.1	73	0.3	848

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,506, age 35-54=120,398, age 55+=70,244. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.1	57,967	50.3	60,530	30.0	21,106	43.7	139,603
Sightseeing	53.5	68,783	48.3	58,176	42.5	29,843	49.1	156,802
View/photograph natural scenery	37.5	48,206	42.1	50,629	33.8	23,757	38.4	122,592
Visit historic sites	27.7	35,620	41.5	50,004	22.8	15,985	31.8	101,609
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.6	36,755	38.6	46,493	28.3	19,890	32.3	103,138
View/photograph other wildlife	27.3	35,143	30.7	36,912	22.6	15,897	27.6	87,952
View/photograph birds	15.6	20,008	24.0	28,923	27.7	19,470	21.4	68,401
View/photograph fish	19.1	24,541	28.8	34,696	8.9	6,237	20.5	65,474
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	18.8	24,165	16.6	19,982	10.3	7,251	16.1	51,398
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	10.3	13,223	25.1	30,206	10.7	7,504	16.0	50,933

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,506, age 35-54=120,398, age 55+=70,244. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	92.6	118,948	82.6	99,436	80.0	56,190	86.0	274,574
Family gathering	79.4	101,978	83.0	99,910	70.3	49,377	78.7	251,265
Driving for pleasure	54.4	69,922	46.9	56,519	48.3	33,952	50.3	160,393
Picnicking	43.0	55,236	54.0	65,053	40.2	28,245	46.5	148,534
Bicycling (any type)	35.7	45,816	30.9	37,223	6.9	4,832	27.5	87,871
Horseback riding (any type)	8.6	11,087	2.6	3,172	1.0	672	4.7	14,931

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,506, age 35-54=120,398, age 55+=70,244. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.7	53,547	30.1	36,196	11.3	7,937	30.6	97,680
Freshwater fishing	23.2	29,772	20.4	24,511	13.1	9,190	19.9	63,473
Warmwater fishing	25.4	32,664	19.7	23,737	11.7	8,213	20.2	64,614
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	24.9	32,007	22.9	27,554	5.0	3,538	19.8	63,099
Boating (any type)	14.5	18,691	15.4	18,511	6.6	4,667	13.1	41,869
Visit a beach	27.8	35,686	31.6	38,040	18.3	12,888	27.1	86,614
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	18.7	24,075	14.7	17,663	8.8	6,153	15.0	47,891
Motorboating	8.4	10,751	9.2	11,035	3.2	2,270	7.5	24,056
Coldwater fishing	9.6	12,372	6.3	7,559	3.0	2,141	6.9	22,072
Use personal watercraft	10.6	13,661	7.9	9,547	0.2	152	7.3	23,360
Canoeing	4.9	6,326	3.9	4,711	0.6	393	3.6	11,430
Rafting	4.1	5,245	3.3	4,016	0.7	472	3.0	9,733
Waterskiing	3.4	4,347	1.6	1,935	0.2	170	2.0	6,452
Saltwater fishing	5.2	6,691	4.4	5,328	1.3	900	4.0	12,919
Snorkeling	1.2	1,568	1.6	1,956	0.6	428	1.2	3,952
Sailing	2.8	3,543	2.2	2,659	1.0	721	2.2	6,923
Rowing	2.0	2,616	1.0	1,148	0.9	653	1.4	4,417
Anadromous fishing	2.3	2,960	1.6	1,892	0.3	207	1.6	5,059
Scuba diving	0.3	368	0.1	137	0.1	100	0.2	605
Kayaking	0.6	778	0.5	565	0.0	0	0.4	1,343
Surfing	0.1	86	0.1	65	0.0	0	0.0	151
Windsurfing	0.7	896	0.0	0	0.1	93	0.3	989

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,506, age 35-54=120,398, age 55+=70,244. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	14.9	19,119	10.1	12,118	1.2	813	10.0	32,050
Downhill skiing	1.3	1,680	0.9	1,101	0.0	21	0.9	2,802
Snowboarding	0.9	1,113	0.5	647	0.1	89	0.6	1,849
Snowmobiling	0.7	944	0.4	495	0.0	35	0.5	1,474
Cross country skiing	0.9	1,098	0.3	401	0.0	0	0.5	1,499

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,506, age 35-54=120,398, age 55+=70,244. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.3	354	60.0	389	34.0	145	53.5	888
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.3	213	36.4	236	26.3	112	33.8	561
Day hiking	27.9	164	38.0	246	23.5	100	30.7	510
Drive off-road	43.3	254	30.9	200	20.7	88	32.6	542
Developed camping	37.0	217	37.7	244	16.4	70	32.0	531
Hunting (any type)	54.3	319	54.0	350	39.2	167	50.3	836
Small game hunting	44.5	261	32.3	209	18.1	77	32.9	547
Mountain biking	23.7	139	15.4	100	4.0	17	15.4	256
Primitive camping	47.9	281	38.0	246	20.0	85	36.8	612
Big game hunting	37.6	221	31.9	207	25.6	109	32.3	537
Horseback riding on trails	19.3	113	15.4	100	5.2	22	14.1	235
Backpacking	12.6	74	15.4	100	4.7	20	11.7	194
Migratory bird hunting	16.4	96	6.6	43	3.1	13	9.2	152

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=587, age 35-54=648, age 55+=426. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.5	396	65.6	425	45.5	194	61.1	1,015
Sightseeing	58.8	345	61.9	401	53.3	227	58.6	973
View/photograph natural scenery	52.8	310	54.5	353	57.5	245	54.7	908
Visit historic sites	42.2	248	45.1	292	43.4	185	43.6	725
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.6	221	41.8	271	43.9	187	40.9	679
View/photograph other wildlife	47.4	278	47.4	307	49.5	211	47.9	796
View/photograph birds	26.9	158	33.6	218	42.0	179	33.4	555
View/photograph fish	31.0	182	30.6	198	32.4	138	31.2	518
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.3	254	47.8	310	40.8	174	44.4	738
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.4	143	25.0	162	21.8	93	24.0	398

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=587, age 35-54=648, age 55+=426. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	81.6	479	77.0	499	81.5	347	79.8	1,325
Family gathering	76.1	447	76.5	496	80.5	343	77.4	1,286
Driving for pleasure	70.0	411	72.5	470	67.6	288	70.4	1,169
Picnicking	46.0	270	63.3	410	42.7	182	51.9	862
Bicycling (any type)	36.5	214	28.9	187	13.6	58	27.6	459
Horseback riding (any type)	19.8	116	19.6	127	9.2	39	17.0	282

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=587, age 35-54=648, age 55+=426. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.5	273	32.6	211	20.7	88	34.4	572
Freshwater fishing	83.0	487	65.6	425	60.6	258	70.4	1,170
Warmwater fishing	76.1	447	64.5	418	59.4	253	67.3	1,118
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.9	340	46.8	303	24.4	104	45.0	747
Boating (any type)	56.2	330	52.5	340	33.3	142	48.9	812
Visit a beach	33.4	196	28.1	182	24.4	104	29.0	482
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.4	231	35.6	231	21.4	91	33.3	553
Motorboating	29.0	170	36.0	233	25.8	110	30.9	513
Coldwater fishing	30.8	181	31.5	204	29.6	126	30.8	511
Use personal watercraft	17.4	102	13.1	85	1.6	7	11.7	194
Canoeing	22.3	131	15.9	103	8.0	34	16.1	268
Rafting	23.9	140	11.9	77	4.9	21	14.3	238
Waterskiing	26.6	156	11.0	71	1.9	8	14.1	235
Saltwater fishing	13.8	81	7.9	51	6.3	27	9.6	159
Snorkeling	10.6	62	7.3	47	2.3	10	7.2	119
Sailing	0.9	5	7.3	47	0.0	0	3.1	52
Rowing	1.0	6	2.3	15	0.7	3	1.4	24
Anadromous fishing	4.9	29	3.2	21	0.2	1	3.1	51
Scuba diving	8.9	52	3.1	20	0.2	1	4.4	73
Kayaking	2.2	13	1.5	10	0.0	0	1.4	23
Surfing	3.4	20	0.3	2	0.0	0	1.3	22
Windsurfing	1.2	7	1.1	7	0.0	0	0.8	14

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=587, age 35-54=648, age 55+=426. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	18.4	108	11.1	72	5.4	23	12.2	203
Downhill skiing	6.0	35	2.3	15	0.2	1	3.1	51
Snowboarding	5.6	33	1.4	9	0.2	1	2.6	43
Snowmobiling	2.6	15	1.4	9	0.2	1	1.5	25
Cross country skiing	0.2	1	0.5	3	0.5	2	0.4	6

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=587, age 35-54=648, age 55+=426. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.2	206	34.6	240	16.7	71	30.9	517
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.1	178	29.5	205	27.8	118	29.9	501
Day hiking	32.3	179	29.1	202	14.4	61	26.4	442
Drive off-road	32.5	180	23.1	160	13.6	58	23.8	398
Developed camping	37.0	205	33.1	230	17.9	76	30.5	511
Hunting (any type)	21.8	121	5.9	41	2.1	9	10.2	171
Small game hunting	9.4	52	4.8	33	1.9	8	5.6	93
Mountain biking	18.8	104	9.7	67	2.1	9	10.8	180
Primitive camping	16.6	92	18.9	131	7.1	30	15.1	253
Big game hunting	16.2	90	3.6	25	0.9	4	7.1	119
Horseback riding on trails	22.0	122	15.3	106	0.7	3	13.8	231
Backpacking	11.4	63	9.5	66	0.2	1	7.8	130
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	3	0.4	3	0.0	0	0.4	6

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=694, age 55+=425. 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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ST. FRANCIS National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.2	350	68.0	472	44.5	189	60.4	1,011
Sightseeing	66.8	370	59.8	415	53.6	228	60.5	1,013
View/photograph natural scenery	59.0	327	67.1	466	54.1	230	61.1	1,023
Visit historic sites	38.1	211	51.9	360	30.8	131	42.0	702
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	43.7	242	59.8	415	46.4	197	51.0	854
View/photograph other wildlife	48.7	270	56.8	394	44.2	188	50.9	852
View/photograph birds	26.0	144	40.9	284	47.8	203	37.7	631
View/photograph fish	24.4	135	38.6	268	12.7	54	27.3	457
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	39.5	219	39.2	272	25.2	107	35.7	598
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.8	82	31.3	217	13.9	59	21.4	358

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=694, age 55+=425. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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	87.0	482	86.0	597	79.3	337	84.6	1,416
Family gathering	78.5	435	81.1	563	69.9	297	77.4	1,295
Driving for pleasure	66.1	366	60.2	418	63.1	268	62.9	1,052
Picnicking	49.1	272	61.0	423	49.4	210	54.1	905
Bicycling (any type)	29.4	163	25.4	176	6.4	27	21.9	366
Horseback riding (any type)	28.7	159	10.7	74	2.8	12	14.6	245

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=694, age 55+=425. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.7	270	38.9	270	13.6	58	35.7	598
Freshwater fishing	57.4	318	46.4	322	25.9	110	44.8	750
Warmwater fishing	53.4	296	41.6	289	25.2	107	41.4	692
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.9	332	56.6	393	13.9	59	46.9	784
Boating (any type)	41.3	229	43.2	300	17.4	74	36.0	603
Visit a beach	32.1	178	32.0	222	19.5	83	28.9	483
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.8	193	28.1	195	16.2	69	27.3	457
Motorboating	27.8	154	29.8	207	10.1	43	24.1	404
Coldwater fishing	24.9	138	18.7	130	8.5	36	18.2	304
Use personal watercraft	25.6	142	18.0	125	0.9	4	16.2	271
Canoeing	23.5	130	17.6	122	2.1	9	15.6	261
Rafting	17.9	99	15.9	110	3.3	14	13.3	223
Waterskiing	17.5	97	7.9	55	1.2	5	9.4	157
Saltwater fishing	5.2	29	5.5	38	1.4	6	4.4	73
Snorkeling	3.2	18	4.0	28	1.2	5	3.0	51
Sailing	3.8	21	3.3	23	1.4	6	3.0	50
Rowing	3.8	21	1.7	12	1.9	8	2.5	41
Anadromous fishing	2.3	13	2.2	15	0.2	1	1.7	29
Scuba diving	0.5	3	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.2	4
Kayaking	2.0	11	1.7	12	0.0	0	1.4	23
Surfing	0.2	1	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.1	2
Windsurfing	3.2	18	0.0	0	0.2	1	1.1	19

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=694, age 55+=425. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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)	27.8	154	16.7	116	2.1	9	16.7	279
Downhill skiing	3.1	17	2.0	14	0.0	0	1.9	31
Snowboarding	3.2	18	0.6	4	0.7	3	1.5	25
Snowmobiling	2.7	15	1.3	9	0.0	0	1.4	24
Cross country skiing	0.5	3	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.2	4

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=694, age 55+=425. 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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ST. FRANCIS 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.0	1,402	40.8	1,422	22.8	317	35.8	3,141
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.6	1,232	29.3	1,023	22.2	308	29.2	2,563
Day hiking	22.8	890	36.8	1,282	24.2	336	28.6	2,508
Drive off-road	26.5	1,033	22.5	785	11.7	163	22.6	1,981
Developed camping	15.0	586	18.0	627	6.0	83	14.8	1,296
Hunting (any type)	7.9	309	9.3	325	7.5	104	8.4	738
Small game hunting	10.5	408	7.7	269	4.5	63	8.4	740
Mountain biking	22.1	860	14.2	494	4.4	61	16.1	1,415
Primitive camping	19.1	746	20.1	699	11.4	159	18.3	1,604
Big game hunting	3.2	123	3.2	111	1.9	27	3.0	261
Horseback riding on trails	6.6	258	7.3	253	2.3	32	6.2	543
Backpacking	12.1	471	17.3	604	6.2	86	13.2	1,161
Migratory bird hunting	10.0	390	4.2	147	2.8	39	6.6	576

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

St. Francis NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,899, age 35-54=3,486, age 55+=1,389. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.