HURON 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	46.3	135,289	48.0	162,797	36.4	115,443	43.6	413,529
Developed camping	48.1	140,336	39.7	134,751	24.7	78,304	37.3	353,391
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	37.9	110,654	37.4	126,708	28.8	91,478	34.7	328,840
Day hiking	35.3	103,125	42.5	144,005	25.1	79,547	34.4	326,677
Mountain biking	38.3	111,950	35.5	120,238	17.7	56,171	30.4	288,359
Drive off-road	42.1	122,882	28.5	96,584	16.0	50,720	28.5	270,186
Hunting (any type)	30.2	88,265	26.7	90,425	15.7	49,912	24.1	228,602
Big game hunting	27.3	79,800	23.6	80,109	15.4	48,847	22.0	208,756
Primitive camping	31.1	90,941	22.5	76,173	10.6	33,628	21.2	200,742
Small game hunting	19.5	56,809	18.8	63,770	5.9	18,783	14.7	139,362
Backpacking	16.8	49,116	9.4	32,042	6.4	20,181	10.7	101,339
Horseback riding on trails	11.9	34,867	9.1	30,718	3.3	10,486	8.0	76,071
Migratory bird hunting	5.8	16,974	2.6	8,688	0.6	2,016	2.9	27,678

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292,057, age 35-54=339,145, age 55+=317,435. 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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HURON 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	58.2	170,046	76.2	258,275	67.0	212,734	67.6	641,055
Sightseeing	56.9	166,095	69.1	234,484	58.6	186,174	61.9	586,753
View/photograph other wildlife	53.6	156,457	67.5	228,847	58.4	185,356	60.2	570,660
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.2	161,098	65.3	221,611	46.5	147,523	55.9	530,232
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.7	124,841	60.1	203,819	55.4	175,946	53.2	504,606
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	52.9	154,589	58.7	199,096	44.4	140,863	52.1	494,548
Visit historic sites	46.2	134,888	55.6	188,529	49.2	156,273	50.6	479,690
View/photograph birds	29.7	86,725	49.2	166,969	48.0	152,289	42.8	405,983
View/photograph fish	29.1	85,021	35.3	119,709	26.8	84,947	30.5	289,677
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.0	58,458	24.4	82,738	17.4	55,121	20.7	196,317

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292,057, age 35-54=339,145, age 55+=317,435. 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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HURON 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	82.0	239,371	88.1	298,940	87.6	278,226	86.1	816,537
Family gathering	76.9	224,489	81.2	275,284	74.7	237,077	77.7	736,850
Driving for pleasure	61.0	178,273	66.7	226,338	63.3	200,923	63.8	605,534
Picnicking	58.7	171,300	63.2	214,488	59.4	188,577	60.5	574,365
Bicycling (any type)	54.1	158,077	53.7	182,041	33.4	105,954	47.0	446,072
Horseback riding (any type)	14.4	42,098	11.9	40,242	3.4	10,941	9.8	93,281

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292,057, age 35-54=339,145, age 55+=317,435. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	74.6	217,731	66.5	225,512	41.0	130,248	60.5	573,491
Visit a beach	69.3	202,461	62.4	211,709	44.5	141,398	58.6	555,568
Boating (any type)	68.2	199,063	59.8	202,912	44.7	141,834	57.3	543,809
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.2	169,971	45.5	154,391	28.8	91,537	43.8	415,899
Freshwater fishing	51.8	151,343	44.5	150,980	34.1	108,146	43.3	410,469
Motorboating	48.9	142,882	43.4	147,078	33.0	104,669	41.6	394,629
Warmwater fishing	43.2	126,121	38.0	128,925	22.9	72,719	34.6	327,765
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.8	107,558	36.3	123,157	24.0	76,276	32.4	306,991
Canoeing	30.5	89,056	25.7	87,147	15.0	47,772	23.6	223,975
Coldwater fishing	25.3	73,882	20.7	70,184	14.1	44,746	19.9	188,812
Rafting	27.6	80,467	16.3	55,156	5.0	15,908	16.0	151,531
Use personal watercraft	25.3	73,825	11.5	39,160	8.2	25,965	14.6	138,950
Waterskiing	23.9	69,883	11.1	37,495	3.0	9,378	12.3	116,756
Anadromous fishing	10.9	31,742	13.4	45,506	7.1	22,401	10.5	99,649
Snorkeling	14.7	42,952	11.0	37,213	2.3	7,424	9.2	87,589
Rowing	10.0	29,259	10.3	34,962	7.0	22,070	9.1	86,291
Sailing	7.9	23,184	6.8	22,902	4.8	15,190	6.5	61,276
Kayaking	9.3	27,170	5.0	16,810	4.0	12,773	6.0	56,753
Saltwater fishing	4.8	14,066	2.0	6,641	3.8	12,050	3.5	32,757
Windsurfing	2.0	5,948	1.2	4,081	0.0	0	1.1	10,029
Scuba diving	1.8	5,179	0.7	2,423	0.0	0	0.8	7,602
Surfing	1.1	3,188	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	3,188

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292,057, age 35-54=339,145, age 55+=317,435. 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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HURON 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)	64.5	188,302	57.3	194,348	27.1	86,036	49.4	468,686
Snowmobiling	31.4	91,595	27.6	93,707	10.9	34,669	23.2	219,971
Cross country skiing	15.5	45,306	19.3	65,607	11.7	37,181	15.6	148,094
Downhill skiing	19.7	57,524	12.4	41,936	5.1	16,214	12.2	115,674
Snowboarding	14.2	41,445	4.2	14,272	0.8	2,548	6.1	58,265

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292,057, age 35-54=339,145, age 55+=317,435. 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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HURON 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	44.4	2,529	40.0	1,522	33.2	679	41.0	4,730
Developed camping	42.5	2,418	37.1	1,412	15.2	310	35.9	4,140
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.9	1,358	30.6	1,163	18.8	384	25.2	2,905
Day hiking	55.9	3,178	51.2	1,946	34.4	703	50.5	5,827
Mountain biking	39.4	2,242	45.7	1,736	16.2	332	37.4	4,310
Drive off-road	39.9	2,269	28.2	1,072	13.8	283	31.4	3,624
Hunting (any type)	31.0	1,766	26.3	999	14.8	302	26.6	3,067
Big game hunting	24.0	1,366	21.2	806	14.2	291	21.3	2,463
Primitive camping	26.0	1,481	24.2	920	10.5	214	22.7	2,615
Small game hunting	19.8	1,129	16.2	614	6.9	141	16.3	1,884
Backpacking	22.5	1,279	12.7	483	9.0	184	16.9	1,946
Horseback riding on trails	11.0	626	4.8	183	1.4	28	7.3	837
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	251	2.4	93	0.2	5	3.0	349

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,690, age 35-54=3,801, age 55+=2,046. 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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HURON National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	43.5	2,476	57.9	2,201	41.1	841	47.8	5,518
Sightseeing	34.6	1,968	41.5	1,577	39.9	816	37.8	4,361
View/photograph other wildlife	36.2	2,060	41.2	1,567	34.4	703	37.5	4,330
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.6	2,881	61.9	2,353	45.8	938	53.5	6,172
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	24.8	1,410	40.0	1,521	31.5	644	31.0	3,575
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.6	2,025	37.6	1,431	24.0	492	34.2	3,948
Visit historic sites	35.9	2,045	46.3	1,760	34.8	712	39.2	4,517
View/photograph birds	17.3	985	27.5	1,047	24.6	504	22.0	2,536
View/photograph fish	24.5	1,392	27.7	1,051	19.5	398	24.6	2,841
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.9	964	22.5	854	19.4	396	19.2	2,214

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,690, age 35-54=3,801, age 55+=2,046. 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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HURON National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	65.7	3,737	71.2	2,708	77.6	1,587	69.6	8,032
Family gathering	72.2	4,111	78.5	2,985	70.0	1,432	73.9	8,528
Driving for pleasure	39.5	2,250	44.8	1,703	39.0	798	41.2	4,751
Picnicking	48.8	2,775	51.9	1,971	47.0	962	49.5	5,708
Bicycling (any type)	54.5	3,100	60.4	2,295	32.6	667	52.5	6,062
Horseback riding (any type)	13.9	789	9.1	345	1.5	31	10.1	1,165

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,690, age 35-54=3,801, age 55+=2,046. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	55.3	3,144	51.2	1,947	33.2	679	50.0	5,770
Visit a beach	55.1	3,134	48.3	1,834	34.3	702	49.1	5,670
Boating (any type)	45.2	2,573	37.4	1,422	30.6	627	40.1	4,622
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.4	2,526	34.9	1,325	30.1	615	38.7	4,466
Freshwater fishing	43.5	2,476	40.2	1,527	26.3	539	39.4	4,542
Motorboating	28.7	1,635	25.4	967	21.3	435	26.3	3,037
Warmwater fishing	28.8	1,636	25.7	975	19.4	397	26.1	3,008
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.7	1,744	28.5	1,084	20.1	411	28.1	3,239
Canoeing	21.0	1,196	14.7	557	7.1	145	16.5	1,898
Coldwater fishing	31.4	1,787	25.3	961	19.2	393	27.2	3,141
Rafting	18.5	1,055	11.5	438	4.3	89	13.7	1,582
Use personal watercraft	20.4	1,162	7.7	294	5.5	113	13.6	1,569
Waterskiing	15.5	882	7.9	302	1.6	33	10.5	1,217
Anadromous fishing	9.7	552	11.0	417	6.0	123	9.5	1,092
Snorkeling	8.5	484	8.2	310	1.4	29	7.1	823
Rowing	7.9	447	8.3	316	7.6	155	8.0	918
Sailing	4.0	228	4.5	170	3.3	68	4.0	466
Kayaking	5.1	288	2.7	102	2.4	50	3.8	440
Saltwater fishing	5.4	307	3.0	115	3.6	73	4.3	495
Windsurfing	1.7	94	0.2	7	0.0	0	0.9	101
Scuba diving	0.7	41	0.7	28	0.0	0	0.6	69
Surfing	2.7	152	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.3	152

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,690, age 35-54=3,801, age 55+=2,046. 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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HURON 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)	58.7	3,339	49.0	1,864	17.5	359	48.2	5,562
Snowmobiling	22.4	1,272	17.4	661	7.0	144	18.0	2,077
Cross country skiing	6.4	367	7.7	291	3.0	62	6.2	720
Downhill skiing	21.3	1,213	11.2	425	6.0	123	15.3	1,761
Snowboarding	25.2	1,432	4.6	175	0.4	8	14.0	1,615

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,690, age 35-54=3,801, age 55+=2,046. 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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HURON 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	32.1	1,711	29.2	1,104	21.3	462	29.1	3,277
Developed camping	31.7	1,688	28.1	1,063	24.6	533	29.1	3,284
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.4	1,617	22.2	841	18.9	408	25.4	2,866
Day hiking	31.9	1,698	37.3	1,410	24.0	519	32.2	3,627
Mountain biking	38.4	2,047	29.1	1,100	17.3	374	31.2	3,521
Drive off-road	23.0	1,222	16.4	621	7.5	162	17.8	2,005
Hunting (any type)	7.2	381	3.6	137	0.9	19	4.8	537
Big game hunting	5.0	266	3.0	112	1.5	32	3.6	410
Primitive camping	18.4	982	9.5	358	7.6	164	13.3	1,504
Small game hunting	2.1	113	3.0	115	0.3	6	2.1	234
Backpacking	11.0	583	6.0	228	4.1	88	8.0	899
Horseback riding on trails	8.7	465	6.6	249	3.0	66	6.9	780
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	53	0.4	14	0.0	0	0.6	67

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,324, age 35-54=3,780, age 55+=2,164. 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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HURON 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	49.6	2,641	53.1	2,009	57.9	1,252	52.4	5,902
Sightseeing	35.9	1,912	41.5	1,570	36.0	779	37.8	4,261
View/photograph other wildlife	35.8	1,905	39.4	1,491	35.0	758	36.9	4,154
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.6	3,386	62.9	2,377	49.3	1,067	60.6	6,830
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.5	1,994	42.1	1,591	43.6	943	40.2	4,528
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.7	1,580	34.2	1,291	24.4	529	30.2	3,400
Visit historic sites	37.5	1,999	37.8	1,429	43.3	937	38.7	4,365
View/photograph birds	22.4	1,190	28.4	1,073	29.5	639	25.8	2,902
View/photograph fish	18.6	989	20.0	756	17.8	385	18.9	2,130
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.1	1,334	21.3	804	17.9	388	22.4	2,526

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,324, age 35-54=3,780, age 55+=2,164. 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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HURON 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	75.8	4,038	71.9	2,719	73.4	1,588	74.1	8,345
Family gathering	77.2	4,109	78.0	2,950	75.6	1,637	77.2	8,696
Driving for pleasure	41.7	2,218	41.9	1,585	44.6	966	42.3	4,769
Picnicking	57.9	3,082	54.9	2,074	61.9	1,339	57.6	6,495
Bicycling (any type)	60.9	3,242	53.4	2,019	36.0	779	53.6	6,040
Horseback riding (any type)	11.3	602	7.4	278	4.0	87	8.6	967

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,324, age 35-54=3,780, age 55+=2,164. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	58.6	3,121	46.1	1,741	28.4	615	48.6	5,477
Visit a beach	53.5	2,847	46.1	1,742	36.6	792	47.8	5,381
Boating (any type)	39.4	2,099	31.2	1,181	23.7	512	33.7	3,792
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.3	3,050	43.7	1,650	20.3	440	45.6	5,140
Freshwater fishing	27.9	1,483	18.5	698	16.0	346	22.4	2,527
Motorboating	25.3	1,347	19.0	717	16.0	346	21.4	2,410
Warmwater fishing	18.7	993	13.2	500	9.3	201	15.0	1,694
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.1	1,601	28.1	1,061	16.8	364	26.9	3,026
Canoeing	10.1	540	8.5	320	6.7	146	8.9	1,006
Coldwater fishing	12.5	668	11.0	414	3.0	65	10.2	1,147
Rafting	22.9	1,221	12.2	460	3.6	78	15.6	1,759
Use personal watercraft	16.1	857	7.0	266	3.7	80	10.7	1,203
Waterskiing	11.1	592	3.8	145	0.4	9	6.6	746
Anadromous fishing	3.5	188	3.0	114	1.0	22	2.9	324
Snorkeling	5.1	274	2.5	95	0.4	8	3.3	377
Rowing	7.1	380	4.2	157	4.1	88	5.5	625
Sailing	4.1	220	3.0	114	1.9	41	3.3	375
Kayaking	4.9	263	1.1	42	1.3	29	3.0	334
Saltwater fishing	1.9	102	0.6	22	2.5	54	1.6	178
Windsurfing	0.3	14	0.2	9	0.0	0	0.2	23
Scuba diving	0.3	16	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	16
Surfing	1.4	73	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.6	73

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,324, age 35-54=3,780, age 55+=2,164. 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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HURON 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)	46.7	2,486	38.6	1,459	20.4	441	38.9	4,386
Snowmobiling	13.2	705	11.6	437	3.7	80	10.8	1,222
Cross country skiing	8.2	438	7.6	289	5.8	126	7.6	853
Downhill skiing	12.4	659	7.4	280	1.4	31	8.6	970
Snowboarding	8.1	431	5.9	222	0.3	6	5.8	659

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,324, age 35-54=3,780, age 55+=2,164. 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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HURON 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	57.2	74,926	56.3	87,926	45.2	62,427	52.9	225,279
Developed camping	55.5	72,724	43.0	67,228	23.6	32,577	40.5	172,529
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.1	46,047	47.8	74,757	29.3	40,532	37.9	161,336
Day hiking	45.4	59,464	47.4	74,120	29.9	41,389	41.1	174,973
Mountain biking	40.9	53,636	39.9	62,391	17.5	24,206	32.9	140,233
Drive off-road	55.2	72,358	36.4	56,959	18.9	26,172	36.5	155,489
Hunting (any type)	51.1	66,956	47.0	73,469	32.0	44,202	43.4	184,627
Big game hunting	46.8	61,375	42.9	66,981	30.5	42,219	40.1	170,575
Primitive camping	35.6	46,608	29.9	46,708	14.8	20,426	26.7	113,742
Small game hunting	37.3	48,934	32.9	51,459	13.1	18,132	27.8	118,525
Backpacking	22.9	30,037	11.9	18,561	11.2	15,469	15.1	64,067
Horseback riding on trails	14.6	19,201	7.1	11,090	3.3	4,493	8.2	34,784
Migratory bird hunting	9.6	12,551	3.9	6,070	1.4	1,996	4.8	20,617

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=131,101, age 35-54=156,308, age 55+=138,212. 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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HURON 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	59.9	78,523	80.4	125,743	58.9	81,398	67.1	285,664
Sightseeing	59.7	78,283	73.4	114,759	62.3	86,152	65.6	279,194
View/photograph other wildlife	58.0	76,024	70.8	110,670	56.9	78,632	62.3	265,326
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.7	66,431	64.1	100,198	46.0	63,575	54.1	230,204
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.7	48,093	61.0	95,285	46.5	64,290	48.8	207,668
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	60.8	79,684	62.5	97,658	48.6	67,240	57.5	244,582
Visit historic sites	44.9	58,920	59.7	93,304	43.4	59,935	49.8	212,159
View/photograph birds	30.5	40,012	49.0	76,577	44.3	61,265	41.8	177,854
View/photograph fish	34.9	45,696	37.7	58,957	30.4	41,952	34.4	146,605
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.3	22,711	26.0	40,580	18.4	25,388	20.8	88,679

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=131,101, age 35-54=156,308, age 55+=138,212. 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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HURON 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	79.8	104,633	89.8	140,387	88.9	122,924	86.4	367,944
Family gathering	74.9	98,256	81.7	127,688	74.6	103,128	77.3	329,072
Driving for pleasure	62.6	82,005	70.8	110,725	59.8	82,647	64.7	275,377
Picnicking	53.5	70,134	62.6	97,854	50.5	69,773	55.9	237,761
Bicycling (any type)	51.5	67,542	55.2	86,325	33.5	46,360	47.0	200,227
Horseback riding (any type)	17.8	23,351	11.9	18,676	3.2	4,372	10.9	46,399

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=131,101, age 35-54=156,308, age 55+=138,212. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	76.4	100,218	73.2	114,480	43.8	60,483	64.7	275,181
Visit a beach	74.5	97,635	65.7	102,678	42.0	58,075	60.7	258,388
Boating (any type)	77.2	101,258	65.2	101,974	51.2	70,759	64.4	273,991
Swimming in an outdoor pool	52.1	68,339	41.1	64,197	35.3	48,780	42.6	181,316
Freshwater fishing	65.9	86,332	59.3	92,740	50.9	70,388	58.6	249,460
Motorboating	57.4	75,233	50.5	79,008	38.3	52,891	48.7	207,132
Warmwater fishing	54.5	71,409	48.5	75,876	33.4	46,190	45.5	193,475
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.6	49,329	42.2	65,950	28.4	39,306	36.3	154,585
Canoeing	40.5	53,055	28.6	44,677	15.8	21,800	28.1	119,532
Coldwater fishing	33.9	44,432	28.7	44,808	26.7	36,848	29.6	126,088
Rafting	25.3	33,165	17.1	26,715	5.7	7,862	15.9	67,742
Use personal watercraft	26.1	34,197	12.6	19,667	10.2	14,111	16.0	67,975
Waterskiing	28.8	37,749	15.1	23,525	3.7	5,120	15.6	66,394
Anadromous fishing	15.4	20,246	21.4	33,422	13.2	18,226	16.9	71,894
Snorkeling	17.0	22,282	15.5	24,275	2.3	3,121	11.7	49,678
Rowing	13.1	17,132	13.3	20,745	8.7	11,975	11.7	49,852
Sailing	8.0	10,518	8.0	12,452	7.2	9,952	7.7	32,922
Kayaking	9.1	11,991	6.5	10,121	4.6	6,341	6.7	28,453
Saltwater fishing	5.4	7,107	2.4	3,769	5.1	7,115	4.2	17,991
Windsurfing	2.5	3,308	1.0	1,522	0.0	0	1.1	4,830
Scuba diving	2.3	2,953	1.5	2,271	0.0	0	1.2	5,224
Surfing	0.7	914	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	914

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=131,101, age 35-54=156,308, age 55+=138,212. 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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HURON 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)	70.1	91,931	64.5	100,766	29.5	40,755	54.8	233,452
Snowmobiling	38.7	50,775	33.2	51,819	16.6	22,894	29.5	125,488
Cross country skiing	10.7	14,010	20.0	31,238	12.5	17,256	14.7	62,504
Downhill skiing	23.3	30,586	12.8	20,018	7.6	10,467	14.3	61,071
Snowboarding	19.5	25,621	4.6	7,172	1.0	1,437	8.0	34,230

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=131,101, age 35-54=156,308, age 55+=138,212. 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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HURON 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	38.1	48,836	42.3	66,829	30.0	49,579	36.6	165,244
Developed camping	44.7	57,284	38.4	60,693	26.2	43,332	35.7	161,309
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	44.2	56,718	29.1	46,007	29.4	48,612	33.5	151,337
Day hiking	27.0	34,626	39.8	62,901	21.6	35,704	29.5	133,231
Mountain biking	38.0	48,720	32.3	51,015	18.3	30,248	28.8	129,983
Drive off-road	32.0	41,089	21.9	34,567	14.1	23,255	21.9	98,911
Hunting (any type)	13.0	16,717	8.9	14,105	3.0	4,887	7.9	35,709
Big game hunting	11.4	14,606	6.7	10,633	3.5	5,758	6.9	30,997
Primitive camping	29.8	38,177	16.4	25,929	7.4	12,227	16.9	76,333
Small game hunting	4.1	5,211	6.7	10,512	0.2	323	3.6	16,046
Backpacking	11.8	15,107	7.5	11,829	2.5	4,096	6.9	31,032
Horseback riding on trails	10.2	13,057	11.7	18,464	3.5	5,743	8.2	37,264
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	3,690	1.5	2,365	0.0	0	1.3	6,055

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,293, age 35-54=158,073, age 55+=165,332. 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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HURON 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	60.1	77,103	75.6	119,460	75.4	124,703	71.1	321,266
Sightseeing	57.2	73,350	67.5	106,649	56.4	93,298	60.5	273,297
View/photograph other wildlife	53.9	69,188	68.6	108,514	61.8	102,093	61.9	279,795
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.5	77,589	67.9	107,369	47.1	77,838	58.2	262,796
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.3	67,157	62.5	98,797	64.5	106,624	60.3	272,578
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	50.7	64,984	58.9	93,032	42.6	70,439	50.6	228,455
Visit historic sites	49.7	63,721	53.5	84,575	54.9	90,698	52.9	238,994
View/photograph birds	31.4	40,236	52.8	83,384	52.8	87,229	46.7	210,849
View/photograph fish	24.9	31,973	34.5	54,598	24.4	40,290	28.1	126,861
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.9	29,376	23.5	37,165	16.5	27,316	20.8	93,857

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,293, age 35-54=158,073, age 55+=165,332. 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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HURON 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	85.3	109,384	88.0	139,069	86.9	143,742	86.8	392,195
Family gathering	78.8	101,098	80.7	127,582	74.7	123,443	78.0	352,123
Driving for pleasure	63.4	81,394	65.4	103,422	67.5	111,637	65.6	296,453
Picnicking	64.2	82,339	64.7	102,296	66.8	110,382	65.3	295,017
Bicycling (any type)	57.4	73,661	52.6	83,198	33.5	55,324	47.0	212,183
Horseback riding (any type)	12.0	15,365	12.6	19,863	3.8	6,250	9.2	41,478

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,293, age 35-54=158,073, age 55+=165,332. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	79.6	102,133	63.8	100,908	40.1	66,244	59.6	269,285
Visit a beach	67.0	85,911	61.0	96,487	47.2	78,024	57.7	260,422
Boating (any type)	66.5	85,374	58.9	93,165	41.0	67,725	54.5	246,264
Swimming in an outdoor pool	67.3	86,285	51.3	81,149	23.9	39,585	45.8	207,019
Freshwater fishing	42.0	53,914	32.5	51,344	21.2	35,008	31.1	140,266
Motorboating	46.7	59,895	39.9	63,117	30.0	49,545	38.2	172,557
Warmwater fishing	36.3	46,622	30.3	47,943	14.8	24,528	26.4	119,093
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.2	49,070	32.0	50,618	20.9	34,621	29.7	134,309
Canoeing	24.4	31,339	25.1	39,755	15.2	25,093	21.3	96,187
Coldwater fishing	17.4	22,259	13.2	20,870	3.9	6,443	11.0	49,572
Rafting	33.0	42,347	16.6	26,225	4.6	7,657	16.9	76,229
Use personal watercraft	26.6	34,091	11.2	17,748	6.8	11,264	14.0	63,103
Waterskiing	22.6	29,005	8.2	12,921	2.5	4,156	10.2	46,082
Anadromous fishing	6.9	8,815	6.2	9,879	2.2	3,603	4.9	22,297
Snorkeling	14.1	18,049	7.2	11,410	2.5	4,156	7.4	33,615
Rowing	8.2	10,459	8.3	13,115	5.8	9,581	7.3	33,155
Sailing	8.5	10,850	5.8	9,158	2.9	4,733	5.5	24,741
Kayaking	10.6	13,543	3.9	6,184	3.7	6,175	5.7	25,902
Saltwater fishing	4.3	5,541	1.5	2,365	2.7	4,439	2.7	12,345
Windsurfing	1.4	1,849	1.5	2,365	0.0	0	0.9	4,214
Scuba diving	1.4	1,849	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	1,849
Surfing	1.4	1,849	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	1,849

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,293, age 35-54=158,073, age 55+=165,332. 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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HURON 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)	63.2	81,080	53.1	83,927	26.0	42,954	46.0	207,961
Snowmobiling	28.2	36,135	24.6	38,929	6.8	11,182	19.1	86,246
Cross country skiing	22.7	29,184	20.6	32,570	11.7	19,351	18.0	81,105
Downhill skiing	17.6	22,598	12.8	20,158	3.3	5,388	10.7	48,144
Snowboarding	9.0	11,538	3.9	6,123	0.7	1,077	4.1	18,738

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=128,293, age 35-54=158,073, age 55+=165,332. 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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HURON 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	29.5	2,523	25.4	1,522	21.1	646	26.7	4,691
Developed camping	26.0	2,227	24.1	1,439	7.8	240	22.2	3,906
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.9	1,449	21.0	1,259	12.5	381	17.6	3,089
Day hiking	14.5	1,243	12.4	740	8.4	256	12.7	2,239
Mountain biking	21.0	1,797	26.3	1,576	8.2	251	20.6	3,624
Drive off-road	27.0	2,313	20.0	1,199	9.1	279	21.5	3,791
Hunting (any type)	6.2	527	5.0	297	2.0	62	5.0	886
Big game hunting	4.6	397	4.0	242	2.4	74	4.1	713
Primitive camping	6.0	516	6.0	358	2.3	69	5.4	943
Small game hunting	4.0	343	3.2	190	1.4	42	3.3	575
Backpacking	6.1	521	3.6	217	1.8	56	4.5	794
Horseback riding on trails	5.4	458	2.2	130	0.1	4	3.4	592
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	18	0.1	8	0.0	0	0.1	26

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,560, age 35-54=5,983, age 55+=3,058. 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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HURON 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	34.5	2,956	45.9	2,744	31.6	966	37.9	6,666
Sightseeing	44.4	3,800	52.8	3,158	54.7	1,674	49.0	8,632
View/photograph other wildlife	28.5	2,441	31.3	1,874	26.7	817	29.2	5,132
Visit nature centers, etc.	42.6	3,648	51.0	3,050	38.9	1,190	44.8	7,888
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	20.2	1,727	32.1	1,920	25.4	776	25.1	4,423
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.1	1,806	22.7	1,360	11.6	356	20.0	3,522
Visit historic sites	33.6	2,875	42.6	2,549	32.8	1,004	36.5	6,428
View/photograph birds	15.0	1,283	23.9	1,429	20.4	625	19.0	3,337
View/photograph fish	22.0	1,887	25.4	1,522	16.2	495	22.2	3,904
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.3	1,224	17.8	1,062	16.9	517	15.9	2,803

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,560, age 35-54=5,983, age 55+=3,058. 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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HURON 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	73.0	6,248	77.7	4,651	89.8	2,745	77.5	13,644
Family gathering	74.6	6,384	80.9	4,842	70.7	2,161	76.1	13,387
Driving for pleasure	42.4	3,626	48.0	2,873	42.6	1,302	44.3	7,801
Picnicking	54.5	4,669	55.2	3,303	53.8	1,644	54.6	9,616
Bicycling (any type)	45.3	3,880	50.9	3,045	25.7	786	43.8	7,711
Horseback riding (any type)	6.6	564	4.3	257	0.1	4	4.7	825

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,560, age 35-54=5,983, age 55+=3,058. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	29.6	2,532	27.0	1,615	18.1	552	26.7	4,699
Visit a beach	54.2	4,643	47.5	2,843	35.8	1,095	48.8	8,581
Boating (any type)	26.6	2,281	21.9	1,310	18.3	559	23.6	4,150
Swimming in an outdoor pool	36.7	3,142	28.9	1,730	24.7	754	32.0	5,626
Freshwater fishing	30.4	2,605	28.3	1,694	14.3	437	26.9	4,736
Motorboating	14.5	1,238	12.8	766	11.4	348	13.4	2,352
Warmwater fishing	21.5	1,837	19.3	1,153	15.5	475	19.7	3,465
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.4	1,914	18.6	1,115	13.1	400	19.5	3,429
Canoeing	10.0	857	7.0	420	2.9	88	7.8	1,365
Coldwater fishing	20.4	1,745	16.1	965	9.3	283	17.0	2,993
Rafting	6.6	564	3.9	235	1.4	43	4.8	842
Use personal watercraft	13.6	1,161	4.5	272	2.7	83	8.6	1,516
Waterskiing	3.7	317	1.8	108	0.4	13	2.5	438
Anadromous fishing	9.2	787	9.4	565	4.1	126	8.4	1,478
Snorkeling	6.0	516	5.9	353	1.2	38	5.2	907
Rowing	2.1	176	2.2	131	2.4	74	2.2	381
Sailing	5.4	459	6.4	384	4.2	128	5.5	971
Kayaking	2.8	239	1.2	71	1.5	46	2.0	356
Saltwater fishing	6.0	514	3.7	222	2.9	89	4.7	825
Windsurfing	4.3	369	0.3	15	0.0	0	2.2	384
Scuba diving	0.3	23	0.6	36	0.0	0	0.3	59
Surfing	0.8	71	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	71

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,560, age 35-54=5,983, age 55+=3,058. 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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HURON 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)	39.9	3,414	31.7	1,896	8.5	260	31.6	5,570
Snowmobiling	10.3	885	7.6	456	2.4	72	8.0	1,413
Cross country skiing	3.6	304	3.3	195	0.3	8	2.9	507
Downhill skiing	11.1	950	5.7	341	2.7	83	7.8	1,374
Snowboarding	9.0	771	1.3	80	0.0	0	4.8	851

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,560, age 35-54=5,983, age 55+=3,058. 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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HURON 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	22.9	1,638	17.2	1,061	13.1	519	18.6	3,218
Developed camping	18.0	1,288	16.4	1,016	17.3	685	17.3	2,989
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.6	1,548	17.5	1,084	12.6	496	18.1	3,128
Day hiking	8.0	576	7.0	431	5.6	223	7.1	1,230
Mountain biking	20.9	1,494	13.9	857	8.8	346	15.6	2,697
Drive off-road	14.7	1,052	11.0	682	2.9	115	10.7	1,849
Hunting (any type)	1.1	82	0.3	17	0.0	0	0.6	99
Big game hunting	0.7	50	0.4	27	0.3	10	0.5	87
Primitive camping	3.4	247	1.4	88	2.2	85	2.4	420
Small game hunting	0.4	27	0.4	27	0.1	4	0.3	58
Backpacking	2.7	191	1.0	64	1.6	65	1.9	320
Horseback riding on trails	4.6	329	1.8	109	1.7	68	2.9	506
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	1

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,164, age 35-54=6,179, age 55+=3,951. 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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HURON 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	43.3	3,105	40.7	2,516	48.1	1,899	43.5	7,520
Sightseeing	48.7	3,487	55.0	3,398	49.5	1,956	51.1	8,841
View/photograph other wildlife	29.7	2,125	28.4	1,756	25.4	1,002	28.2	4,883
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.4	4,043	50.1	3,098	43.8	1,729	51.3	8,870
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.6	2,262	33.4	2,061	35.1	1,385	33.0	5,708
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.0	1,221	19.1	1,182	13.7	540	17.0	2,943
Visit historic sites	33.6	2,407	31.1	1,924	40.2	1,589	34.2	5,920
View/photograph birds	22.7	1,626	22.6	1,398	24.6	972	23.1	3,996
View/photograph fish	17.5	1,254	14.2	879	16.3	645	16.1	2,778
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.7	1,628	15.4	953	16.1	636	18.6	3,217

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,164, age 35-54=6,179, age 55+=3,951. 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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HURON National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	89.3	6,401	78.9	4,878	82.6	3,262	84.1	14,541
Family gathering	80.5	5,769	80.7	4,988	81.0	3,200	80.7	13,957
Driving for pleasure	45.6	3,268	45.1	2,785	49.1	1,939	46.2	7,992
Picnicking	65.1	4,663	58.4	3,607	71.0	2,805	64.0	11,075
Bicycling (any type)	51.1	3,661	43.3	2,675	30.8	1,215	43.7	7,551
Horseback riding (any type)	6.1	436	1.8	110	2.4	96	3.7	642

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,164, age 35-54=6,179, age 55+=3,951. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	31.6	2,261	24.3	1,501	14.9	588	25.2	4,350
Visit a beach	55.1	3,950	45.4	2,805	37.0	1,463	47.5	8,218
Boating (any type)	23.5	1,683	16.5	1,020	13.7	541	18.8	3,244
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.3	3,392	36.1	2,228	16.9	668	36.4	6,288
Freshwater fishing	19.3	1,381	10.6	653	12.1	479	14.5	2,513
Motorboating	13.5	966	8.8	543	8.4	330	10.6	1,839
Warmwater fishing	13.3	950	7.4	458	7.7	306	9.9	1,714
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.4	1,533	22.0	1,359	12.3	484	19.5	3,376
Canoeing	3.9	278	2.0	124	2.8	109	3.0	511
Coldwater fishing	5.8	417	6.0	369	1.4	54	4.9	840
Rafting	7.8	559	4.3	267	1.4	54	5.1	880
Use personal watercraft	8.6	618	3.8	237	1.7	68	5.3	923
Waterskiing	2.4	171	0.8	47	0.0	0	1.3	218
Anadromous fishing	2.8	202	2.1	132	1.1	43	2.2	377
Snorkeling	2.5	179	0.8	50	0.0	1	1.3	230
Rowing	2.3	164	0.7	44	1.1	42	1.4	250
Sailing	5.6	403	4.4	273	3.6	142	4.7	818
Kayaking	2.3	167	0.1	5	0.5	21	1.1	193
Saltwater fishing	0.6	43	0.1	5	3.2	128	1.0	176
Windsurfing	0.2	14	0.1	5	0.0	0	0.1	19
Scuba diving	0.1	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	4
Surfing	0.1	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	4

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,164, age 35-54=6,179, age 55+=3,951. 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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HURON 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)	28.7	2,054	22.9	1,417	13.1	519	23.1	3,990
Snowmobiling	5.1	363	4.3	265	1.6	64	4.0	692
Cross country skiing	2.6	189	2.5	153	2.8	112	2.6	454
Downhill skiing	4.9	353	1.8	112	0.1	3	2.7	468
Snowboarding	1.7	125	2.3	143	0.0	0	1.5	268

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,164, age 35-54=6,179, age 55+=3,951. 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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HURON 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	74.8	1,200	75.5	1,104	60.2	461	72.1	2,765
Developed camping	63.7	1,023	47.7	698	27.9	214	50.5	1,935
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.8	543	46.5	681	28.6	219	37.6	1,443
Day hiking	55.0	883	59.5	871	37.1	284	53.2	2,038
Mountain biking	35.1	564	32.9	481	15.3	117	30.3	1,162
Drive off-road	73.0	1,171	46.8	685	24.7	189	53.3	2,045
Hunting (any type)	67.9	1,089	63.2	925	44.0	337	61.3	2,351
Big game hunting	72.6	1,166	66.8	977	48.6	372	65.6	2,515
Primitive camping	73.1	1,173	59.5	871	30.3	232	59.4	2,276
Small game hunting	40.6	652	36.1	528	13.7	105	33.5	1,285
Backpacking	32.3	518	16.3	238	16.2	124	23.0	880
Horseback riding on trails	18.9	303	9.2	134	4.4	34	12.3	471
Migratory bird hunting	14.6	235	5.3	78	1.8	14	8.5	327

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,605, age 35-54=1,463, age 55+=766. 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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HURON 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	57.1	917	76.8	1,123	56.8	435	64.6	2,475
Sightseeing	60.3	968	74.0	1,083	61.0	467	65.7	2,518
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	935	72.1	1,055	57.2	438	63.3	2,428
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.5	762	60.6	887	43.1	330	51.6	1,979
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.3	567	58.9	862	44.5	341	46.2	1,770
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	81.9	1,314	82.8	1,212	66.4	509	79.2	3,035
Visit historic sites	48.2	774	64.7	947	46.9	359	54.3	2,080
View/photograph birds	30.9	496	49.6	725	44.9	344	40.8	1,565
View/photograph fish	43.9	705	47.0	688	38.9	298	44.1	1,691
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.5	329	31.4	460	21.0	161	24.8	950

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,605, age 35-54=1,463, age 55+=766. 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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HURON 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	83.1	1,333	93.9	1,374	91.0	697	88.8	3,404
Family gathering	75.2	1,207	82.2	1,202	75.5	578	77.9	2,987
Driving for pleasure	63.2	1,014	71.5	1,046	59.9	459	65.7	2,519
Picnicking	57.4	921	69.4	1,015	53.9	413	61.3	2,349
Bicycling (any type)	43.8	703	46.5	680	29.1	223	41.9	1,606
Horseback riding (any type)	23.2	373	15.4	226	4.4	34	16.5	633

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,605, age 35-54=1,463, age 55+=766. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	90.0	1,444	86.3	1,263	51.3	393	80.9	3,100
Visit a beach	83.1	1,333	72.9	1,067	45.3	347	71.6	2,747
Boating (any type)	77.6	1,246	66.0	965	51.7	396	68.0	2,607
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.9	688	33.7	493	29.1	223	36.6	1,404
Freshwater fishing	80.7	1,296	72.2	1,056	65.1	499	74.4	2,851
Motorboating	62.0	995	54.5	798	40.1	307	54.8	2,100
Warmwater fishing	65.9	1,058	58.4	855	39.0	299	57.7	2,212
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.4	649	47.8	699	32.0	245	41.5	1,593
Canoeing	43.6	700	30.8	451	17.8	136	33.6	1,287
Coldwater fishing	69.7	1,119	59.1	865	56.8	435	63.1	2,419
Rafting	33.8	543	23.5	344	7.8	60	24.7	947
Use personal watercraft	29.5	474	15.2	223	12.7	97	20.7	794
Waterskiing	22.6	363	12.0	176	2.5	19	14.6	558
Anadromous fishing	20.4	327	29.9	438	18.8	144	23.7	909
Snorkeling	21.4	343	19.4	284	2.2	17	16.8	644
Rowing	14.6	235	14.6	213	9.0	69	13.5	517
Sailing	7.8	125	7.7	112	7.6	58	7.7	295
Kayaking	6.6	106	4.9	72	3.1	24	5.3	202
Saltwater fishing	7.2	116	2.7	39	7.8	60	5.6	215
Windsurfing	4.1	66	2.2	32	0.0	0	2.6	98
Scuba diving	4.7	75	2.6	38	0.0	0	2.9	113
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,605, age 35-54=1,463, age 55+=766. 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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HURON 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)	72.5	1,163	68.8	1,006	32.4	248	63.0	2,417
Snowmobiling	40.9	657	36.2	530	18.7	143	34.7	1,330
Cross country skiing	9.1	146	19.0	278	12.0	92	13.5	516
Downhill skiing	17.6	282	9.5	139	5.6	43	12.1	464
Snowboarding	22.4	359	5.4	79	0.8	6	11.6	444

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,605, age 35-54=1,463, age 55+=766. 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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HURON 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	48.5	733	57.2	842	40.2	338	50.0	1,913
Developed camping	52.5	793	44.6	657	28.4	239	44.2	1,689
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.3	639	27.0	397	29.0	244	33.5	1,280
Day hiking	33.2	502	52.1	767	26.9	226	39.1	1,495
Mountain biking	32.2	486	28.3	417	15.8	133	27.1	1,036
Drive off-road	42.3	638	28.4	419	19.6	165	32.0	1,222
Hunting (any type)	17.6	266	12.8	188	4.2	35	12.8	489
Big game hunting	18.4	278	10.7	157	5.4	45	12.6	480
Primitive camping	63.8	963	35.4	521	13.6	114	41.8	1,598
Small game hunting	4.6	70	7.5	111	0.1	1	4.8	182
Backpacking	16.8	253	11.1	163	2.5	21	11.4	437
Horseback riding on trails	12.7	192	15.8	232	4.0	34	12.0	458
Migratory bird hunting	4.8	72	2.4	35	0.0	0	2.8	107

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,510, age 35-54=1,473, age 55+=841. 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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HURON 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	55.0	831	72.7	1,071	70.7	595	65.3	2,497
Sightseeing	56.0	845	66.6	981	55.4	466	59.9	2,292
View/photograph other wildlife	53.0	800	70.6	1,040	63.4	533	62.1	2,373
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.6	840	65.1	959	43.5	366	56.6	2,165
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.4	746	60.3	888	62.0	521	56.4	2,155
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	67.7	1,023	78.9	1,162	57.2	481	69.7	2,666
Visit historic sites	54.1	817	59.5	877	59.2	498	57.3	2,192
View/photograph birds	29.3	443	54.0	795	53.4	449	44.1	1,687
View/photograph fish	30.9	466	45.8	674	30.6	257	36.5	1,397
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.4	398	28.4	418	18.9	159	25.5	975

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,510, age 35-54=1,473, age 55+=841. 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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HURON 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	86.2	1,301	91.3	1,345	89.3	751	88.8	3,397
Family gathering	78.7	1,188	80.9	1,192	73.8	621	78.5	3,001
Driving for pleasure	63.2	955	65.7	968	67.5	568	65.1	2,491
Picnicking	69.3	1,046	71.1	1,048	71.5	601	70.5	2,695
Bicycling (any type)	48.9	738	45.4	669	28.7	241	43.1	1,648
Horseback riding (any type)	14.7	222	17.1	252	4.5	38	13.4	512

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,510, age 35-54=1,473, age 55+=841. 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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HURON 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 lakes, streams, etc.	93.0	1,405	74.9	1,104	47.1	396	76.0	2,905
Visit a beach	72.8	1,099	67.5	994	51.6	434	66.1	2,527
Boating (any type)	66.6	1,006	61.1	900	41.1	346	58.9	2,252
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.2	834	42.4	624	19.6	165	42.4	1,623
Freshwater fishing	51.5	777	41.0	604	25.1	211	41.6	1,592
Motorboating	49.3	745	43.7	644	31.9	268	43.3	1,657
Warmwater fishing	44.2	667	38.5	567	17.0	143	36.0	1,377
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.7	630	33.8	498	22.5	189	34.4	1,317
Canoeing	28.2	426	30.0	442	16.5	139	26.3	1,007
Coldwater fishing	37.9	572	27.9	411	8.7	73	27.6	1,056
Rafting	45.1	681	22.3	329	5.9	50	27.7	1,060
Use personal watercraft	32.6	492	13.5	199	8.7	73	20.0	764
Waterskiing	18.1	274	6.7	98	1.7	14	10.1	386
Anadromous fishing	9.9	149	8.8	130	2.9	24	7.9	303
Snorkeling	19.3	292	10.0	147	3.4	29	12.2	468
Rowing	7.9	120	9.5	140	6.3	53	8.2	313
Sailing	8.2	124	5.6	82	2.0	17	5.8	223
Kayaking	8.2	124	3.3	49	2.9	24	5.2	197
Saltwater fishing	7.0	105	2.4	36	3.4	29	4.4	170
Windsurfing	3.4	51	3.5	52	0.0	0	2.7	103
Scuba diving	3.1	47	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.2	47
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,510, age 35-54=1,473, age 55+=841. 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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HURON 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)	67.7	1,023	57.2	842	27.3	230	54.8	2,095
Snowmobiling	31.7	479	27.7	408	7.3	61	24.8	948
Cross country skiing	22.1	334	20.1	296	11.1	93	18.9	723
Downhill skiing	14.2	215	10.8	159	2.6	22	10.4	396
Snowboarding	11.3	170	4.2	62	0.4	3	6.1	235

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,510, age 35-54=1,473, age 55+=841. 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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HURON 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	50.1	709	49.0	477	39.2	164	48.1	1,350
Developed camping	35.3	500	28.2	274	13.4	56	29.6	830
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.2	328	31.0	302	18.7	78	25.2	708
Day hiking	42.6	603	43.2	420	27.8	116	40.6	1,139
Mountain biking	35.5	503	36.4	354	14.4	60	32.7	917
Drive off-road	34.7	491	23.1	225	11.5	48	27.2	764
Hunting (any type)	27.3	386	24.5	238	15.1	63	24.5	687
Big game hunting	17.1	242	15.4	150	10.0	42	15.5	434
Primitive camping	31.2	442	27.0	263	12.4	52	27.0	757
Small game hunting	21.2	300	18.1	176	6.7	28	18.0	504
Backpacking	29.6	419	15.5	151	13.2	55	22.3	625
Horseback riding on trails	9.8	139	4.5	44	1.2	5	6.7	188
Migratory bird hunting	5.7	81	2.1	20	0.2	1	3.6	102

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

Huron NF local area: 31 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,415, age 35-54=973, age 55+=418. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.