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MANISTEE 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	40.3	1,017,821	38.0	1,114,804	28.5	628,515	36.0	2,761,140
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	37.4	945,508	34.4	1,008,559	23.7	521,089	32.3	2,475,156
Developed camping	40.8	1,031,116	32.1	939,792	20.2	445,986	31.5	2,416,894
Mountain biking	43.1	1,089,169	30.6	897,901	11.0	242,274	29.1	2,229,344
Day hiking	29.8	752,605	33.0	966,804	22.2	489,769	28.8	2,209,178
Drive off-road	32.4	819,264	19.1	558,963	10.0	219,600	20.9	1,597,827
Primitive camping	23.5	593,766	16.1	471,760	8.1	178,456	16.2	1,243,982
Hunting (any type)	17.8	449,503	15.8	462,858	8.4	186,006	14.3	1,098,367
Big game hunting	14.6	369,763	13.0	380,763	9.0	197,193	12.4	947,719
Backpacking	14.4	362,978	9.0	263,477	4.1	90,622	9.4	717,077
Small game hunting	11.7	295,589	9.3	271,837	4.7	102,727	8.7	670,153
Horseback riding on trails	10.6	268,200	7.7	224,853	1.5	33,632	6.9	526,685
Migratory bird hunting	3.0	75,769	2.4	70,429	0.7	14,388	2.1	160,586

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,527,445, age 35-54=2,932,155, age 55+=2,203,206. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	58.4	1,474,796	71.3	2,091,425	64.5	1,421,970	65.1	4,988,191
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.4	1,728,238	66.6	1,951,617	52.0	1,146,124	63.0	4,825,979
Sightseeing	54.9	1,388,374	62.0	1,818,619	58.1	1,279,022	58.5	4,486,015
View/photograph other wildlife	48.9	1,236,448	55.4	1,624,909	46.8	1,030,127	50.8	3,891,484
Visit historic sites	46.4	1,173,487	52.0	1,524,537	45.6	1,005,516	48.3	3,703,540
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.0	985,393	52.7	1,544,742	51.4	1,132,408	47.8	3,662,543
View/photograph birds	26.1	660,021	43.8	1,284,203	42.1	928,478	37.5	2,872,702
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.3	917,954	40.6	1,189,132	29.6	651,607	36.0	2,758,693
View/photograph fish	23.7	599,428	31.1	913,128	21.1	463,868	25.8	1,976,424
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.8	501,067	21.7	636,685	15.0	330,158	19.2	1,467,910

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,527,445, age 35-54=2,932,155, age 55+=2,203,206. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	85.9	2,171,314	87.3	2,560,819	86.2	1,899,809	86.5	6,631,942
Family gathering	81.6	2,061,319	78.7	2,307,125	77.2	1,699,918	79.2	6,068,362
Picnicking	59.9	1,513,976	66.1	1,939,418	60.3	1,327,495	62.4	4,780,889
Driving for pleasure	56.8	1,434,568	62.2	1,824,203	59.0	1,299,820	59.5	4,558,591
Bicycling (any type)	62.6	1,582,724	52.8	1,547,360	33.5	737,494	50.5	3,867,578
Horseback riding (any type)	13.2	333,047	9.6	281,236	1.7	36,719	8.5	651,002

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,527,445, age 35-54=2,932,155, age 55+=2,203,206. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	64.8	1,637,520	58.1	1,703,252	41.6	916,852	55.6	4,257,624
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.7	1,610,663	59.2	1,734,427	34.5	760,103	53.6	4,105,193
Boating (any type)	60.6	1,531,507	51.5	1,510,497	36.4	802,237	50.2	3,844,241
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.4	1,424,243	44.3	1,299,908	27.9	614,180	43.6	3,338,331
Motorboating	41.7	1,053,149	37.7	1,105,258	25.4	560,387	35.5	2,718,794
Freshwater fishing	38.0	961,049	39.1	1,146,018	22.2	488,817	33.9	2,595,884
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.6	874,690	33.6	985,976	21.3	469,111	30.4	2,329,777
Warmwater fishing	34.0	858,352	32.8	960,351	15.4	339,813	28.2	2,158,516
Canoeing	23.5	594,961	19.3	565,222	8.8	194,388	17.7	1,354,571
Use personal watercraft	26.8	676,536	10.4	304,208	4.3	95,650	14.0	1,076,394
Rafting	22.7	573,868	14.0	409,648	4.0	87,559	14.0	1,071,075
Coldwater fishing	15.9	400,730	14.8	434,618	8.7	190,936	13.4	1,026,284
Waterskiing	18.1	457,791	10.0	292,970	2.1	45,683	10.4	796,444
Snorkeling	11.1	280,258	10.0	292,465	3.7	80,832	8.5	653,555
Anadromous fishing	9.7	244,197	9.6	282,867	3.7	81,542	7.9	608,606
Sailing	7.8	198,212	7.1	206,924	8.0	175,587	7.6	580,723
Rowing	7.7	195,626	8.3	242,124	4.4	96,278	7.0	534,028
Kayaking	8.0	202,629	4.7	137,271	2.1	45,931	5.0	385,831
Saltwater fishing	3.7	92,860	3.0	87,528	2.6	57,400	3.1	237,788
Scuba diving	3.2	82,002	1.8	53,012	0.0	288	1.8	135,302
Surfing	1.8	46,251	1.0	28,837	0.0	75	1.0	75,163
Windsurfing	1.4	34,846	0.9	25,297	0.5	11,532	0.9	71,675

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,527,445, age 35-54=2,932,155, age 55+=2,203,206. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	61.8	1,563,203	46.7	1,369,774	18.4	404,322	43.6	3,337,299
Snowmobiling	24.8	626,936	14.9	437,895	5.8	127,044	15.6	1,191,875
Downhill skiing	20.5	518,101	9.7	285,102	3.0	66,906	11.4	870,109
Cross country skiing	9.7	246,133	12.5	365,419	7.5	164,354	10.1	775,906
Snowboarding	11.2	283,399	4.2	123,732	0.2	3,869	5.4	411,000

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,527,445, age 35-54=2,932,155, age 55+=2,203,206. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	37.7	29,352	36.5	17,241	27.9	4,559	36.2	51,152
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.9	18,598	25.9	12,213	17.5	2,859	23.8	33,670
Developed camping	35.2	27,436	27.7	13,065	16.8	2,735	30.6	43,236
Mountain biking	50.6	39,437	38.5	18,150	13.1	2,144	42.2	59,731
Day hiking	45.4	35,409	47.0	22,173	37.2	6,073	45.0	63,655
Drive off-road	33.5	26,102	22.9	10,809	10.5	1,721	27.3	38,632
Primitive camping	23.1	17,978	18.1	8,532	9.0	1,472	19.8	27,982
Hunting (any type)	22.8	17,737	20.3	9,580	10.3	1,689	20.5	29,006
Big game hunting	16.0	12,500	14.2	6,725	9.9	1,610	14.7	20,835
Backpacking	19.5	15,168	12.0	5,665	5.5	900	15.4	21,733
Small game hunting	14.3	11,169	9.9	4,653	5.8	952	11.9	16,774
Horseback riding on trails	9.9	7,698	7.2	3,386	1.5	246	8.0	11,330
Migratory bird hunting	3.4	2,681	3.0	1,401	0.4	69	2.9	4,151

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,958, age 35-54=47,202, age 55+=16,319. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	42.0	32,715	54.4	25,681	46.6	7,599	46.6	65,995
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.8	48,936	62.1	29,325	52.8	8,612	61.4	86,873
Sightseeing	32.9	25,647	37.6	17,757	36.9	6,019	34.9	49,423
View/photograph other wildlife	33.1	25,792	35.7	16,870	31.9	5,198	33.8	47,860
Visit historic sites	39.4	30,714	40.5	19,106	37.1	6,050	39.5	55,870
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	23.4	18,248	34.9	16,478	34.0	5,548	28.5	40,274
View/photograph birds	12.6	9,793	26.6	12,534	23.0	3,751	18.4	26,078
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.8	20,130	28.9	13,629	19.9	3,243	26.2	37,002
View/photograph fish	21.4	16,713	26.2	12,387	17.5	2,862	22.6	31,962
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.4	16,712	22.5	10,633	17.1	2,783	21.3	30,128

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,958, age 35-54=47,202, age 55+=16,319. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	67.6	52,701	72.4	34,178	75.6	12,340	70.1	99,219
Family gathering	76.0	59,253	73.0	34,456	74.5	12,151	74.8	105,860
Picnicking	45.4	35,409	53.8	25,398	50.4	8,217	48.8	69,024
Driving for pleasure	39.8	30,996	42.6	20,089	38.3	6,252	40.5	57,337
Bicycling (any type)	65.2	50,812	57.5	27,132	36.4	5,936	59.3	83,880
Horseback riding (any type)	12.3	9,591	10.1	4,748	1.5	248	10.3	14,587

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,958, age 35-54=47,202, age 55+=16,319. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	51.3	39,985	45.2	21,333	36.2	5,911	47.5	67,229
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.2	39,131	50.4	23,781	33.7	5,494	48.4	68,406
Boating (any type)	39.5	30,767	36.5	17,213	27.3	4,460	37.1	52,440
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.7	34,869	35.2	16,612	29.9	4,877	39.8	56,358
Motorboating	24.8	19,367	23.8	11,254	16.4	2,670	23.5	33,291
Freshwater fishing	32.7	25,487	36.8	17,361	21.5	3,513	32.8	46,361
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.4	23,683	27.1	12,772	20.0	3,270	28.1	39,725
Warmwater fishing	26.8	20,873	24.3	11,493	14.2	2,320	24.5	34,686
Canoeing	13.6	10,604	12.9	6,110	7.2	1,174	12.6	17,888
Use personal watercraft	20.7	16,170	8.8	4,168	4.3	695	14.9	21,033
Rafting	16.9	13,156	11.8	5,571	3.3	536	13.6	19,263
Coldwater fishing	19.0	14,833	21.7	10,251	13.2	2,152	19.3	27,236
Waterskiing	13.4	10,480	7.2	3,380	1.9	310	10.0	14,170
Snorkeling	7.5	5,835	7.1	3,349	3.8	616	6.9	9,800
Anadromous fishing	9.7	7,590	7.9	3,715	4.0	645	8.4	11,950
Sailing	2.9	2,249	3.4	1,610	5.2	851	3.3	4,710
Rowing	7.4	5,796	7.9	3,708	4.4	724	7.2	10,228
Kayaking	4.3	3,380	2.0	943	1.6	260	3.2	4,583
Saltwater fishing	3.7	2,914	3.6	1,711	3.2	520	3.6	5,145
Scuba diving	1.9	1,492	1.5	700	0.0	0	1.5	2,192
Surfing	4.1	3,202	1.0	482	0.0	0	2.6	3,684
Windsurfing	1.0	744	0.4	176	0.5	87	0.7	1,007

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,958, age 35-54=47,202, age 55+=16,319. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	56.9	44,385	43.3	20,427	15.2	2,478	47.6	67,290
Snowmobiling	18.5	14,414	9.9	4,696	4.7	769	14.1	19,879
Downhill skiing	22.3	17,389	10.6	4,981	3.5	567	16.2	22,937
Cross country skiing	4.6	3,581	6.6	3,131	3.3	535	5.1	7,247
Snowboarding	20.8	16,235	6.8	3,218	0.1	18	13.8	19,471

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,958, age 35-54=47,202, age 55+=16,319. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	30.7	19,132	25.2	10,261	18.2	3,150	27.0	32,543
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.3	20,798	25.8	10,511	16.5	2,866	28.4	34,175
Developed camping	33.9	21,136	26.6	10,839	17.1	2,959	29.0	34,934
Mountain biking	47.5	29,650	28.8	11,726	9.8	1,706	35.8	43,082
Day hiking	36.2	22,592	38.9	15,829	21.7	3,761	35.0	42,182
Drive off-road	21.5	13,396	10.5	4,268	5.4	933	15.4	18,597
Primitive camping	19.6	12,219	10.7	4,357	5.8	1,010	14.6	17,586
Hunting (any type)	3.7	2,283	3.1	1,270	1.5	260	3.2	3,813
Big game hunting	2.9	1,795	2.0	815	1.4	244	2.4	2,854
Backpacking	16.3	10,190	9.5	3,876	3.8	665	12.2	14,731
Small game hunting	1.5	918	2.0	807	0.5	94	1.5	1,819
Horseback riding on trails	10.5	6,563	6.9	2,810	1.0	177	7.9	9,550
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	608	0.4	180	0.4	65	0.7	853

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,409, age 35-54=40,721, age 55+=17,330. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	50.9	31,771	56.2	22,899	52.5	9,090	52.9	63,760
Visit nature centers, etc.	74.6	46,536	69.1	28,152	50.7	8,793	69.3	83,481
Sightseeing	38.4	23,949	40.9	16,649	37.1	6,426	39.0	47,024
View/photograph other wildlife	34.9	21,789	39.6	16,120	29.4	5,093	35.7	43,002
Visit historic sites	36.5	22,762	42.4	17,255	37.7	6,535	38.6	46,552
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.7	22,282	44.0	17,905	41.1	7,116	39.3	47,303
View/photograph birds	21.6	13,504	31.2	12,686	29.5	5,118	26.0	31,308
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.2	16,345	28.5	11,593	19.0	3,288	25.9	31,226
View/photograph fish	14.0	8,760	21.0	8,550	13.7	2,369	16.3	19,679
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	14,650	22.8	9,298	15.1	2,612	22.0	26,560

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,409, age 35-54=40,721, age 55+=17,330. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	80.0	49,906	75.6	30,796	71.1	12,313	77.2	93,015
Family gathering	82.8	51,703	79.8	32,512	75.7	13,114	80.8	97,329
Picnicking	61.2	38,186	62.7	25,551	56.5	9,799	61.0	73,536
Driving for pleasure	39.6	24,738	42.6	17,354	41.1	7,119	40.9	49,211
Bicycling (any type)	70.2	43,787	55.0	22,385	33.4	5,788	59.7	71,960
Horseback riding (any type)	14.7	9,157	8.1	3,310	1.4	247	10.6	12,714

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,409, age 35-54=40,721, age 55+=17,330. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	55.8	34,824	49.1	20,000	32.4	5,623	50.2	60,447
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.0	35,552	47.2	19,227	22.9	3,976	48.8	58,755
Boating (any type)	41.1	25,645	30.3	12,338	19.8	3,438	34.4	41,421
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.3	35,777	43.8	17,817	20.5	3,546	47.4	57,140
Motorboating	25.5	15,925	20.5	8,343	12.9	2,244	22.0	26,512
Freshwater fishing	23.2	14,462	22.2	9,033	10.7	1,852	21.0	25,347
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.6	17,848	29.5	12,017	15.6	2,705	27.0	32,570
Warmwater fishing	16.1	10,028	15.8	6,437	5.2	908	14.4	17,373
Canoeing	13.6	8,462	8.6	3,495	2.7	468	10.3	12,425
Use personal watercraft	20.9	13,035	6.9	2,809	2.0	355	13.4	16,199
Rafting	21.3	13,306	10.8	4,389	3.2	546	15.1	18,241
Coldwater fishing	10.7	6,694	9.7	3,941	4.3	744	9.4	11,379
Waterskiing	9.8	6,136	5.3	2,155	0.5	93	7.0	8,384
Snorkeling	4.9	3,057	3.9	1,607	0.6	102	4.0	4,766
Anadromous fishing	2.3	1,409	3.9	1,576	0.6	107	2.6	3,092
Sailing	5.1	3,178	3.6	1,455	3.2	556	4.3	5,189
Rowing	5.0	3,133	4.8	1,939	2.4	414	4.6	5,486
Kayaking	4.8	2,975	3.1	1,269	0.6	106	3.6	4,350
Saltwater fishing	2.1	1,310	1.4	574	1.2	202	1.7	2,086
Scuba diving	1.3	798	0.3	139	0.0	0	0.8	937
Surfing	1.8	1,101	2.3	921	0.0	0	1.7	2,022
Windsurfing	0.1	70	0.3	134	0.0	0	0.2	204

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,409, age 35-54=40,721, age 55+=17,330. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	51.7	32,252	36.1	14,705	14.7	2,552	41.1	49,509
Snowmobiling	13.9	8,644	7.5	3,052	2.1	359	10.0	12,055
Downhill skiing	16.3	10,151	7.3	2,962	1.9	331	11.2	13,444
Cross country skiing	7.0	4,396	7.6	3,092	4.4	761	6.8	8,249
Snowboarding	9.5	5,948	5.0	2,032	0.1	10	6.6	7,990

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,409, age 35-54=40,721, age 55+=17,330. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	50.1	479,359	48.7	578,850	37.6	320,407	46.0	1,378,616
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.1	336,072	38.3	455,862	26.1	222,637	33.8	1,014,571
Developed camping	48.1	460,391	36.2	430,795	22.2	188,932	36.0	1,080,118
Mountain biking	47.3	453,436	37.4	444,596	13.3	113,664	33.7	1,011,696
Day hiking	37.5	359,043	39.4	469,013	30.6	260,218	36.3	1,088,274
Drive off-road	43.4	415,452	28.3	337,012	13.9	118,498	29.0	870,962
Primitive camping	30.5	292,025	22.7	270,021	11.4	97,176	22.0	659,222
Hunting (any type)	36.3	347,457	31.5	374,040	18.1	153,870	29.2	875,367
Big game hunting	30.1	287,807	26.5	315,025	19.1	162,721	25.5	765,553
Backpacking	18.5	176,800	11.0	131,125	5.9	50,425	12.0	358,350
Small game hunting	25.6	245,587	17.9	212,949	10.5	89,419	18.3	547,955
Horseback riding on trails	12.5	120,090	8.5	100,765	2.1	17,487	7.9	238,342
Migratory bird hunting	5.7	54,743	4.8	56,786	0.9	7,927	4.0	119,456

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=957,740, age 35-54=1,189,032, age 55+=851,749. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	58.4	558,864	75.5	897,742	63.8	543,345	66.7	1,999,951
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.1	613,538	65.2	774,994	54.3	462,603	61.7	1,851,135
Sightseeing	54.4	521,226	62.0	737,713	59.7	508,556	58.9	1,767,495
View/photograph other wildlife	55.1	527,303	58.3	693,301	51.7	440,650	55.4	1,661,254
Visit historic sites	50.1	480,029	53.5	635,751	46.3	394,774	50.4	1,510,554
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.6	331,474	51.2	608,213	48.1	409,984	45.0	1,349,671
View/photograph birds	23.0	220,694	44.1	524,342	39.3	334,318	36.0	1,079,354
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.1	412,527	45.5	540,941	33.6	286,392	41.3	1,239,860
View/photograph fish	31.0	296,623	36.4	433,147	25.4	216,520	31.6	946,290
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.5	177,660	21.4	254,134	15.9	135,845	18.9	567,639

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=957,740, age 35-54=1,189,032, age 55+=851,749. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.4	769,735	86.5	1,029,048	89.8	764,999	85.5	2,563,782
Family gathering	77.8	745,150	75.4	897,090	76.7	653,496	76.6	2,295,736
Picnicking	52.1	499,453	61.2	727,514	56.1	477,670	56.8	1,704,637
Driving for pleasure	61.0	584,604	65.6	779,964	59.0	502,627	62.3	1,867,195
Bicycling (any type)	60.9	582,836	55.3	657,602	35.6	303,108	51.5	1,543,546
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	139,537	11.6	138,114	2.0	16,642	9.8	294,293

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=957,740, age 35-54=1,189,032, age 55+=851,749. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	66.1	633,386	57.9	688,920	44.8	381,341	56.8	1,703,647
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.6	657,413	67.8	806,155	44.3	377,295	61.4	1,840,863
Boating (any type)	70.3	673,342	62.3	741,309	46.8	398,520	60.5	1,813,171
Swimming in an outdoor pool	52.4	501,649	41.4	491,826	34.9	297,672	43.1	1,291,147
Motorboating	50.6	484,585	46.1	548,517	32.0	272,325	43.5	1,305,427
Freshwater fishing	50.9	487,145	53.3	633,565	34.3	292,336	47.1	1,413,046
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.6	369,299	34.8	414,103	25.8	219,342	33.4	1,002,744
Warmwater fishing	48.1	461,126	43.6	518,531	25.9	220,486	40.0	1,200,143
Canoeing	29.8	285,435	25.9	308,370	14.1	119,907	23.8	713,712
Use personal watercraft	30.2	289,432	12.6	149,478	6.4	54,812	16.5	493,722
Rafting	24.1	231,132	16.5	195,606	4.5	37,954	15.5	464,692
Coldwater fishing	22.2	212,231	21.2	252,310	15.0	127,546	19.7	592,087
Waterskiing	25.5	244,257	13.3	157,976	3.6	30,326	14.4	432,559
Snorkeling	14.9	143,104	14.0	166,391	6.8	58,131	12.3	367,626
Anadromous fishing	16.7	160,357	13.9	165,854	7.5	64,047	13.0	390,258
Sailing	6.5	62,373	7.3	86,525	10.6	90,530	8.0	239,428
Rowing	11.4	109,638	11.4	135,129	6.3	53,667	10.0	298,434
Kayaking	9.4	90,482	4.2	49,655	3.2	27,318	5.6	167,455
Saltwater fishing	4.8	46,427	4.2	49,725	4.2	36,060	4.4	132,212
Scuba diving	3.9	37,773	3.1	36,332	0.0	283	2.5	74,388
Surfing	2.3	22,013	0.5	6,255	0.0	0	0.9	28,268
Windsurfing	2.4	22,656	0.8	9,935	1.1	9,368	1.4	41,959

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=957,740, age 35-54=1,189,032, age 55+=851,749. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	71.2	681,524	54.1	643,400	20.5	174,452	50.0	1,499,376
Snowmobiling	34.9	333,776	19.4	230,745	9.5	80,856	21.5	645,377
Downhill skiing	25.4	243,699	12.0	142,285	4.2	35,618	14.1	421,602
Cross country skiing	9.0	85,994	13.2	157,495	7.5	63,952	10.3	307,441
Snowboarding	16.1	153,719	4.8	57,218	0.3	2,265	7.1	213,202

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=957,740, age 35-54=1,189,032, age 55+=851,749. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	39.5	365,986	33.9	402,304	24.5	257,148	32.4	1,025,438
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	48.9	453,560	36.9	438,348	24.8	260,112	36.4	1,152,020
Developed camping	43.9	407,144	34.8	412,686	21.5	225,158	33.0	1,044,988
Mountain biking	45.2	419,100	28.6	339,463	10.4	109,203	27.4	867,766
Day hiking	29.1	269,918	33.6	399,070	18.7	195,570	27.3	864,558
Drive off-road	27.7	257,282	13.4	158,920	7.9	82,635	15.8	498,837
Primitive camping	24.4	226,616	13.6	161,783	6.9	72,574	14.6	460,973
Hunting (any type)	6.5	60,467	5.3	62,600	2.5	26,193	4.7	149,260
Big game hunting	5.7	53,184	3.9	46,828	2.7	28,590	4.1	128,602
Backpacking	13.5	124,751	8.7	102,846	3.2	33,984	8.3	261,581
Small game hunting	2.6	24,573	3.8	45,054	0.9	9,806	2.5	79,433
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	105,272	8.4	99,576	1.4	14,371	6.9	219,219
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	15,132	0.8	9,990	0.6	6,097	1.0	31,219

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=927,402, age 35-54=1,186,506, age 55+=1,047,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	69.3	642,799	77.5	919,001	71.5	749,528	73.1	2,311,328
Visit nature centers, etc.	76.7	711,219	72.6	861,782	52.2	547,144	67.1	2,120,145
Sightseeing	61.8	573,142	67.1	795,577	59.6	624,864	63.1	1,993,583
View/photograph other wildlife	55.8	517,067	64.2	761,231	49.1	514,096	56.7	1,792,394
Visit historic sites	47.7	442,396	54.7	649,318	48.2	505,549	50.5	1,597,263
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.5	477,952	62.9	746,285	59.4	622,594	58.4	1,846,831
View/photograph birds	35.9	333,284	52.4	621,342	49.8	522,342	46.7	1,476,968
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	41.3	383,389	46.0	546,218	31.2	326,974	39.7	1,256,581
View/photograph fish	20.6	191,269	30.7	364,412	19.6	205,675	24.1	761,356
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.8	202,175	22.2	263,939	14.5	151,980	19.5	618,094

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=927,402, age 35-54=1,186,506, age 55+=1,047,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	94.7	878,169	90.6	1,074,476	85.0	890,266	89.9	2,842,911
Family gathering	84.7	785,192	82.3	976,974	77.1	807,588	81.3	2,569,754
Picnicking	69.4	643,792	71.5	848,052	64.2	672,378	68.4	2,164,222
Driving for pleasure	61.3	568,217	65.8	780,267	63.3	663,069	63.6	2,011,553
Bicycling (any type)	66.6	617,709	53.3	632,185	32.2	337,807	50.2	1,587,701
Horseback riding (any type)	14.9	138,059	9.5	112,780	1.7	17,976	8.5	268,815

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=927,402, age 35-54=1,186,506, age 55+=1,047,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	69.5	644,588	62.0	735,918	41.1	431,130	57.3	1,811,636
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	76.2	706,705	62.6	742,943	31.4	329,244	56.3	1,778,892
Boating (any type)	69.8	647,127	52.8	626,401	34.0	356,027	51.5	1,629,555
Swimming in an outdoor pool	67.3	624,392	51.4	609,484	23.9	250,806	47.0	1,484,682
Motorboating	48.6	451,084	39.8	472,075	25.0	262,044	37.5	1,185,203
Freshwater fishing	34.9	323,897	32.7	387,768	15.8	165,326	27.7	876,991
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.5	338,636	36.8	437,154	19.7	206,345	31.1	982,135
Warmwater fishing	29.4	272,778	28.8	341,505	9.5	99,963	22.6	714,246
Canoeing	26.1	242,372	18.0	213,987	6.3	66,249	16.5	522,608
Use personal watercraft	29.2	270,580	10.0	118,585	3.4	35,713	13.4	424,878
Rafting	29.7	275,389	15.3	180,961	4.3	45,287	15.9	501,637
Coldwater fishing	11.5	106,430	10.2	120,445	4.4	45,832	8.6	272,707
Waterskiing	18.5	171,279	9.8	116,666	1.3	13,748	9.5	301,693
Snorkeling	10.3	95,325	7.9	93,824	1.5	16,059	6.5	205,208
Anadromous fishing	4.2	38,646	6.8	80,396	1.2	12,391	4.2	131,433
Sailing	10.5	97,203	7.6	90,154	6.2	64,819	8.0	252,176
Rowing	7.1	65,724	7.6	90,083	3.7	39,196	6.2	195,003
Kayaking	8.9	82,392	6.1	72,438	1.5	15,930	5.4	170,760
Saltwater fishing	2.8	26,102	1.8	21,764	1.5	15,708	2.0	63,574
Scuba diving	2.6	24,070	0.6	7,646	0.0	0	1.0	31,716
Surfing	1.1	10,319	1.3	15,490	0.0	73	0.8	25,882
Windsurfing	0.4	3,791	0.9	10,361	0.0	0	0.4	14,152

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=927,402, age 35-54=1,186,506, age 55+=1,047,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	64.1	594,636	46.5	552,058	18.9	198,123	42.5	1,344,817
Snowmobiling	24.8	230,053	15.1	179,004	4.0	41,637	14.3	450,694
Downhill skiing	19.1	177,081	9.1	107,899	2.5	26,190	9.8	311,170
Cross country skiing	14.5	134,088	15.3	181,464	8.9	92,833	12.9	408,385
Snowboarding	7.1	65,606	3.9	45,681	0.1	1,543	3.6	112,830

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=927,402, age 35-54=1,186,506, age 55+=1,047,982. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	23.6	46,671	23.7	42,006	18.1	17,798	22.5	106,475
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.1	33,883	16.8	29,860	12.0	11,816	15.9	75,559
Developed camping	22.0	43,625	15.1	26,874	9.8	9,677	16.9	80,176
Mountain biking	27.1	53,682	20.1	35,740	6.2	6,052	20.1	95,474
Day hiking	10.2	20,287	11.3	20,020	8.6	8,501	10.3	48,808
Drive off-road	23.8	47,207	14.2	25,244	8.0	7,824	16.9	80,275
Primitive camping	5.6	11,154	3.6	6,470	1.6	1,526	4.0	19,150
Hunting (any type)	4.2	8,302	3.3	5,834	1.6	1,611	3.3	15,747
Big game hunting	2.7	5,272	2.3	4,139	1.6	1,605	2.3	11,016
Backpacking	5.5	10,804	3.3	5,930	1.5	1,435	3.8	18,169
Small game hunting	2.7	5,285	1.6	2,779	1.1	1,106	1.9	9,170
Horseback riding on trails	6.0	11,960	3.9	6,961	0.7	647	4.1	19,568
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	311	0.2	337	0.0	8	0.1	656

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,090, age 35-54=177,459, age 55+=98,393. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	34.1	67,625	43.0	76,340	37.9	37,323	38.3	181,288
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.2	105,322	51.3	91,045	44.4	43,679	50.6	240,046
Sightseeing	44.0	87,246	47.5	84,312	47.4	46,655	46.0	218,213
View/photograph other wildlife	27.5	54,416	26.3	46,637	23.6	23,179	26.2	124,232
Visit historic sites	37.5	74,260	39.2	69,504	31.6	31,056	36.9	174,820
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	21.0	41,553	28.2	50,040	26.7	26,229	24.9	117,822
View/photograph birds	12.1	23,990	21.9	38,947	19.4	19,064	17.3	82,001
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	15.1	29,980	14.8	26,312	9.6	9,483	13.9	65,775
View/photograph fish	19.8	39,309	22.6	40,040	14.0	13,824	19.7	93,173
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.2	32,013	19.0	33,685	11.5	11,329	16.3	77,027

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,090, age 35-54=177,459, age 55+=98,393. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	74.6	147,725	79.3	140,768	84.7	83,300	78.4	371,793
Family gathering	78.4	155,235	72.7	128,991	78.7	77,478	76.3	361,704
Picnicking	48.2	95,507	57.2	101,525	55.3	54,368	53.0	251,400
Driving for pleasure	42.7	84,659	44.8	79,496	41.9	41,190	43.3	205,345
Bicycling (any type)	52.5	103,995	46.4	82,361	33.8	33,234	46.3	219,590
Horseback riding (any type)	6.7	13,292	5.4	9,536	0.6	629	4.9	23,457

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,090, age 35-54=177,459, age 55+=98,393. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	53.3	105,633	45.9	81,503	36.8	36,205	47.1	223,341
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	28.5	56,480	27.6	48,952	18.8	18,518	26.2	123,950
Boating (any type)	25.2	49,952	21.4	37,975	15.9	15,691	21.9	103,618
Swimming in an outdoor pool	36.7	72,789	29.0	51,375	24.8	24,386	31.3	148,550
Motorboating	13.5	26,816	11.7	20,743	7.6	7,470	11.6	55,029
Freshwater fishing	23.4	46,352	23.7	42,060	11.7	11,557	21.1	99,969
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.6	44,759	18.7	33,103	14.4	14,190	19.4	92,052
Warmwater fishing	20.2	40,046	18.0	31,902	8.6	8,448	17.0	80,396
Canoeing	7.1	14,103	6.1	10,890	2.9	2,857	5.9	27,850
Use personal watercraft	14.5	28,743	5.7	10,120	1.4	1,387	8.5	40,250
Rafting	6.3	12,401	4.1	7,336	0.9	933	4.4	20,670
Coldwater fishing	13.9	27,594	10.8	19,119	6.6	6,446	11.2	53,159
Waterskiing	3.2	6,422	1.6	2,891	0.5	459	2.1	9,772
Snorkeling	5.4	10,756	5.1	9,099	3.5	3,409	4.9	23,264
Anadromous fishing	9.4	18,545	6.3	11,145	2.5	2,502	6.8	32,192
Sailing	4.3	8,546	4.6	8,141	8.6	8,497	5.3	25,184
Rowing	2.2	4,346	1.9	3,328	0.7	725	1.8	8,399
Kayaking	3.2	6,270	1.0	1,785	0.9	902	1.9	8,957
Saltwater fishing	3.4	6,719	3.4	6,080	2.9	2,879	3.3	15,678
Scuba diving	1.7	3,427	1.2	2,182	0.0	0	1.2	5,609
Surfing	1.2	2,349	0.3	484	0.0	0	0.6	2,833
Windsurfing	2.1	4,213	0.7	1,262	1.4	1,406	1.5	6,881

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,090, age 35-54=177,459, age 55+=98,393. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	38.3	75,842	26.6	47,176	8.9	8,770	27.8	131,788
Snowmobiling	8.4	16,647	3.9	6,835	1.5	1,521	5.3	25,003
Downhill skiing	11.8	23,357	5.1	9,074	1.2	1,141	7.1	33,572
Cross country skiing	2.0	3,923	2.7	4,823	1.3	1,290	2.1	10,036
Snowboarding	7.0	13,909	2.0	3,521	0.0	2	3.7	17,432

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,090, age 35-54=177,459, age 55+=98,393. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	18.9	40,275	15.8	33,558	11.4	15,699	15.9	89,532
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.8	54,955	19.3	40,899	10.8	14,870	19.7	110,724
Developed camping	19.6	41,903	12.4	26,252	8.2	11,356	14.1	79,511
Mountain biking	26.4	56,315	12.4	26,372	4.7	6,452	15.8	89,139
Day hiking	8.3	17,768	6.1	12,866	5.7	7,786	6.8	38,420
Drive off-road	16.9	36,027	5.4	11,492	3.8	5,267	9.4	52,786
Primitive camping	3.9	8,254	2.9	6,163	1.2	1,597	2.8	16,014
Hunting (any type)	0.7	1,478	0.3	692	0.2	336	0.4	2,506
Big game hunting	0.4	941	0.3	738	0.3	390	0.4	2,069
Backpacking	3.4	7,301	1.7	3,582	1.0	1,392	2.2	12,275
Small game hunting	0.2	528	0.4	792	0.1	201	0.3	1,521
Horseback riding on trails	4.0	8,583	3.0	6,273	0.3	345	2.7	15,201
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	109	0.0	61	0.0	51	0.0	221

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=213,269, age 35-54=212,407, age 55+=137,736. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	41.7	88,998	45.3	96,221	39.8	54,794	42.6	240,013
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.1	138,827	53.5	113,548	42.0	57,831	55.1	310,206
Sightseeing	51.0	108,711	56.6	120,235	49.4	68,075	52.7	297,021
View/photograph other wildlife	26.4	56,260	27.5	58,506	22.1	30,505	25.8	145,271
Visit historic sites	36.2	77,162	42.0	89,307	33.3	45,821	37.7	212,290
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.3	64,514	34.2	72,540	34.3	47,253	32.7	184,307
View/photograph birds	20.1	42,869	24.3	51,617	25.3	34,796	22.9	129,282
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	13.9	29,657	12.0	25,386	10.6	14,612	12.4	69,655
View/photograph fish	12.7	27,120	14.9	31,640	11.9	16,352	13.3	75,112
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.5	41,581	22.9	48,678	15.2	20,992	19.7	111,251

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=213,269, age 35-54=212,407, age 55+=137,736. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	90.9	193,953	85.8	182,285	78.1	107,517	85.9	483,755
Family gathering	86.5	184,388	80.4	170,702	78.3	107,821	82.2	462,911
Picnicking	68.3	145,743	74.2	157,534	61.2	84,236	68.8	387,513
Driving for pleasure	43.2	92,177	47.5	100,878	44.3	61,068	45.1	254,123
Bicycling (any type)	58.9	125,542	39.6	84,055	29.0	39,908	44.3	249,505
Horseback riding (any type)	5.1	10,888	2.1	4,502	0.4	497	2.8	15,887

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=213,269, age 35-54=212,407, age 55+=137,736. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	55.6	118,670	51.2	108,727	30.9	42,525	47.9	269,922
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.0	66,137	25.5	54,154	11.5	15,878	24.2	136,169
Boating (any type)	24.8	52,994	18.3	38,767	9.9	13,658	18.7	105,419
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.3	100,955	36.1	76,755	16.9	23,239	35.7	200,949
Motorboating	12.5	26,694	10.6	22,414	5.6	7,705	10.1	56,813
Freshwater fishing	15.9	34,012	14.0	29,775	6.1	8,359	12.8	72,146
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.1	45,006	22.4	47,572	11.2	15,428	19.2	108,006
Warmwater fishing	11.9	25,447	12.7	26,959	2.6	3,594	9.9	56,000
Canoeing	6.4	13,689	4.0	8,590	0.9	1,297	4.2	23,576
Use personal watercraft	13.3	28,456	4.4	9,383	1.0	1,383	7.0	39,222
Rafting	7.1	15,192	4.0	8,547	1.1	1,457	4.5	25,196
Coldwater fishing	6.1	13,036	6.2	13,142	3.1	4,220	5.4	30,398
Waterskiing	2.2	4,720	1.4	3,014	0.1	179	1.4	7,913
Snorkeling	3.7	7,817	3.3	6,961	0.4	541	2.7	15,319
Anadromous fishing	1.7	3,665	4.1	8,648	0.2	322	2.2	12,635
Sailing	7.4	15,864	5.8	12,392	5.0	6,830	6.2	35,086
Rowing	1.1	2,302	1.6	3,492	0.5	708	1.2	6,502
Kayaking	2.0	4,241	2.2	4,586	0.3	392	1.6	9,219
Saltwater fishing	1.9	4,096	1.7	3,599	0.5	745	1.5	8,440
Scuba diving	1.2	2,454	0.3	550	0.0	0	0.5	3,004
Surfing	0.5	968	0.8	1,734	0.0	0	0.5	2,702
Windsurfing	0.1	107	0.7	1,502	0.0	0	0.3	1,609

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=213,269, age 35-54=212,407, age 55+=137,736. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	34.6	73,815	25.3	53,770	8.7	11,991	24.8	139,576
Snowmobiling	5.3	11,390	3.5	7,387	0.7	925	3.5	19,702
Downhill skiing	10.3	22,016	4.1	8,756	1.4	1,945	5.8	32,717
Cross country skiing	3.2	6,743	3.5	7,442	2.2	3,012	3.1	17,197
Snowboarding	2.7	5,751	2.1	4,386	0.0	2	1.8	10,139

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=213,269, age 35-54=212,407, age 55+=137,736. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	67.8	4,676	66.1	4,590	51.4	1,643	64.0	10,909
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.7	2,320	38.6	2,683	25.6	819	34.2	5,822
Developed camping	56.7	3,908	43.2	3,000	26.3	840	45.5	7,748
Mountain biking	39.3	2,712	32.0	2,223	12.1	387	31.2	5,322
Day hiking	48.0	3,306	50.5	3,507	38.1	1,218	47.1	8,031
Drive off-road	58.9	4,060	38.5	2,676	18.7	599	43.1	7,335
Primitive camping	63.7	4,388	48.7	3,380	25.2	806	50.3	8,574
Hunting (any type)	51.4	3,543	45.6	3,164	27.5	880	44.5	7,587
Big game hunting	51.2	3,531	45.2	3,137	32.9	1,053	45.3	7,721
Backpacking	26.6	1,834	15.3	1,060	9.5	304	18.8	3,198
Small game hunting	29.9	2,060	22.2	1,539	11.6	372	23.3	3,971
Horseback riding on trails	15.9	1,093	10.2	710	2.8	91	11.1	1,894
Migratory bird hunting	9.5	652	6.5	451	1.3	43	6.7	1,146

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,893, age 35-54=6,945, age 55+=3,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	55.7	3,839	72.8	5,054	60.2	1,925	63.5	10,818
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.1	4,007	61.6	4,277	50.1	1,603	58.0	9,887
Sightseeing	54.9	3,786	63.8	4,430	59.6	1,907	59.4	10,123
View/photograph other wildlife	55.6	3,833	61.1	4,243	53.2	1,702	57.4	9,778
Visit historic sites	53.3	3,674	58.6	4,067	50.3	1,607	54.9	9,348
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.9	2,268	50.3	3,496	46.2	1,476	42.5	7,240
View/photograph birds	24.0	1,653	45.0	3,127	40.1	1,281	35.6	6,061
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	61.1	4,214	64.3	4,466	48.8	1,559	60.1	10,239
View/photograph fish	39.6	2,733	46.3	3,214	33.3	1,064	41.2	7,011
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.6	1,490	25.8	1,794	19.2	615	22.9	3,899

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,893, age 35-54=6,945, age 55+=3,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	5,729	90.3	6,271	92.4	2,954	87.8	14,954
Family gathering	77.6	5,347	76.9	5,340	76.7	2,453	77.1	13,140
Picnicking	57.4	3,955	67.3	4,677	60.3	1,927	62.0	10,559
Driving for pleasure	61.6	4,243	66.9	4,647	59.1	1,888	63.3	10,778
Bicycling (any type)	50.9	3,507	47.5	3,296	29.9	957	45.6	7,760
Horseback riding (any type)	18.8	1,296	14.6	1,011	2.8	90	14.1	2,397

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,893, age 35-54=6,945, age 55+=3,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	74.0	5,103	64.8	4,502	48.6	1,553	65.5	11,158
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	81.1	5,591	80.0	5,557	51.6	1,651	75.1	12,799
Boating (any type)	71.4	4,925	63.2	4,388	48.0	1,534	63.7	10,847
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.0	2,961	34.0	2,360	28.8	921	36.6	6,242
Motorboating	55.3	3,810	50.5	3,505	35.4	1,132	49.6	8,447
Freshwater fishing	65.0	4,481	66.6	4,627	46.4	1,485	62.2	10,593
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.4	2,854	39.6	2,747	28.7	919	38.3	6,520
Warmwater fishing	58.8	4,056	53.0	3,680	32.5	1,039	51.5	8,775
Canoeing	34.1	2,351	28.5	1,982	16.3	521	28.5	4,854
Use personal watercraft	34.5	2,376	14.7	1,020	8.8	281	21.6	3,677
Rafting	32.6	2,245	22.5	1,565	6.5	207	23.6	4,017
Coldwater fishing	49.0	3,378	46.8	3,249	35.8	1,144	45.6	7,771
Waterskiing	20.6	1,421	10.7	743	2.8	90	13.2	2,254
Snorkeling	19.3	1,333	18.0	1,249	7.3	234	16.5	2,816
Anadromous fishing	22.4	1,547	21.1	1,462	11.9	380	19.9	3,389
Sailing	6.6	455	7.3	505	9.9	316	7.5	1,276
Rowing	12.7	877	12.9	898	7.5	239	11.8	2,014
Kayaking	6.8	466	3.4	233	2.5	81	4.6	780
Saltwater fishing	7.2	495	5.5	382	6.5	207	6.4	1,084
Scuba diving	6.6	455	5.1	356	0.1	2	4.8	813
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	4.8	330	1.8	124	1.9	60	3.0	514

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,893, age 35-54=6,945, age 55+=3,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	74.3	5,121	59.3	4,117	23.7	758	58.7	9,996
Snowmobiling	38.3	2,639	23.6	1,637	12.0	383	27.3	4,659
Downhill skiing	19.2	1,324	9.3	647	3.8	120	12.3	2,091
Cross country skiing	8.5	583	13.3	924	7.8	248	10.3	1,755
Snowboarding	19.2	1,323	5.6	390	0.3	8	10.1	1,721

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,893, age 35-54=6,945, age 55+=3,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	51.7	3,471	46.7	3,350	33.6	1,248	45.8	8,069
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	46.1	3,094	34.1	2,446	24.7	917	36.7	6,457
Developed camping	51.1	3,429	41.1	2,952	25.6	952	41.7	7,333
Mountain biking	37.4	2,512	24.9	1,785	9.9	367	26.5	4,664
Day hiking	35.6	2,387	42.7	3,063	23.2	862	35.9	6,312
Drive off-road	36.3	2,434	19.2	1,382	11.4	423	24.1	4,239
Primitive camping	52.1	3,498	29.1	2,091	14.1	523	34.7	6,112
Hunting (any type)	9.9	662	7.8	561	3.4	128	7.7	1,351
Big game hunting	10.4	697	6.7	480	4.3	160	7.6	1,337
Backpacking	18.6	1,249	11.7	842	4.0	150	12.7	2,241
Small game hunting	3.2	212	4.6	328	0.8	30	3.2	570
Horseback riding on trails	14.1	944	11.4	819	2.1	79	10.5	1,842
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	182	1.4	98	0.6	23	1.7	303

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,710, age 35-54=7,181, age 55+=3,714. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	64.4	4,323	73.6	5,288	68.8	2,556	69.1	12,167
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.9	4,692	68.1	4,890	48.7	1,808	64.7	11,390
Sightseeing	60.4	4,056	66.1	4,744	58.6	2,175	62.3	10,975
View/photograph other wildlife	56.0	3,756	65.7	4,716	51.5	1,914	59.0	10,386
Visit historic sites	51.9	3,480	58.7	4,216	53.4	1,985	55.0	9,681
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.2	3,301	60.0	4,308	57.4	2,131	55.3	9,740
View/photograph birds	34.6	2,323	52.4	3,760	50.2	1,864	45.1	7,947
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	56.9	3,819	63.3	4,543	43.4	1,612	56.7	9,974
View/photograph fish	26.7	1,793	39.5	2,834	25.6	949	31.7	5,576
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.5	1,712	25.7	1,843	16.7	622	23.7	4,177

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,710, age 35-54=7,181, age 55+=3,714. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	95.4	6,401	93.0	6,679	88.0	3,270	92.9	16,350
Family gathering	83.9	5,632	82.2	5,901	76.8	2,853	81.7	14,386
Picnicking	74.7	5,011	76.7	5,507	70.2	2,607	74.6	13,125
Driving for pleasure	61.7	4,137	65.6	4,713	64.0	2,376	63.8	11,226
Bicycling (any type)	56.0	3,756	45.7	3,279	27.8	1,031	45.8	8,066
Horseback riding (any type)	18.4	1,234	12.8	920	2.5	94	12.8	2,248

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,710, age 35-54=7,181, age 55+=3,714. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	75.8	5,084	67.6	4,855	46.2	1,716	66.2	11,655
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	89.4	6,000	73.2	5,259	38.2	1,419	72.0	12,678
Boating (any type)	69.8	4,684	54.2	3,892	35.6	1,321	56.2	9,897
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.4	3,715	42.3	3,035	19.7	731	42.5	7,481
Motorboating	52.0	3,490	42.8	3,074	27.8	1,033	43.2	7,597
Freshwater fishing	43.8	2,939	39.9	2,864	20.2	750	37.2	6,553
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.0	2,684	39.0	2,797	21.6	801	35.7	6,282
Warmwater fishing	36.3	2,433	34.6	2,485	12.1	451	30.5	5,369
Canoeing	28.6	1,916	21.2	1,519	8.3	307	21.3	3,742
Use personal watercraft	34.1	2,290	11.9	855	4.7	174	18.9	3,319
Rafting	41.3	2,771	20.7	1,483	5.8	215	25.4	4,469
Coldwater fishing	25.8	1,728	21.7	1,561	8.8	327	20.5	3,616
Waterskiing	15.2	1,021	7.5	536	1.0	38	9.1	1,595
Snorkeling	14.1	947	9.8	704	2.2	80	9.8	1,731
Anadromous fishing	6.4	429	9.1	657	1.8	67	6.5	1,153
Sailing	10.0	674	7.1	509	5.4	201	7.9	1,384
Rowing	7.8	525	8.2	591	4.3	161	7.3	1,277
Kayaking	7.0	472	4.2	303	1.4	52	4.7	827
Saltwater fishing	4.6	309	2.6	188	2.4	89	3.3	586
Scuba diving	4.5	300	1.0	72	0.0	0	2.1	372
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	1.3	85	2.1	150	0.0	0	1.3	235

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,710, age 35-54=7,181, age 55+=3,714. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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)	67.5	4,527	49.8	3,578	20.9	778	50.5	8,883
Snowmobiling	28.0	1,878	17.9	1,285	4.7	176	19.0	3,339
Downhill skiing	14.3	962	7.5	537	2.0	75	8.9	1,574
Cross country skiing	14.5	976	14.8	1,064	8.4	313	13.4	2,353
Snowboarding	8.7	581	4.3	307	0.1	4	5.1	892

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,710, age 35-54=7,181, age 55+=3,714. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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	41.5	15,903	41.6	13,516	31.7	3,964	40.1	33,383
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.2	8,907	22.9	7,418	16.4	2,053	22.1	18,378
Developed camping	30.1	11,530	20.4	6,615	13.8	1,731	23.9	19,876
Mountain biking	42.6	16,335	31.0	10,050	9.8	1,229	33.1	27,614
Day hiking	30.9	11,851	34.3	11,117	26.8	3,353	31.6	26,321
Drive off-road	26.6	10,190	15.7	5,103	8.6	1,072	19.6	16,365
Primitive camping	26.6	10,185	16.8	5,448	7.9	988	20.0	16,621
Hunting (any type)	17.0	6,500	13.4	4,346	7.1	882	14.1	11,728
Big game hunting	9.0	3,433	7.7	2,489	5.5	692	7.9	6,614
Backpacking	23.0	8,836	14.0	4,528	6.2	781	17.0	14,145
Small game hunting	12.5	4,794	7.3	2,355	5.2	656	9.4	7,805
Horseback riding on trails	9.0	3,455	6.1	1,985	1.1	137	6.7	5,577
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	1,025	3.0	974	0.2	25	2.4	2,024

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,342, age 35-54=32,454, age 55+=12,506. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	51.3	19,682	64.9	21,062	57.5	7,197	57.6	47,941
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.8	24,835	62.6	20,308	54.2	6,780	62.3	51,923
Sightseeing	48.8	18,716	52.9	17,161	52.5	6,563	50.9	42,440
View/photograph other wildlife	34.5	13,212	33.2	10,765	30.0	3,751	33.3	27,728
Visit historic sites	51.9	19,910	53.7	17,422	44.4	5,558	51.5	42,890
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.2	9,666	34.2	11,112	33.1	4,134	29.9	24,912
View/photograph birds	11.6	4,457	21.4	6,961	19.1	2,383	16.6	13,801
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.8	9,127	23.1	7,509	16.1	2,015	22.4	18,651
View/photograph fish	23.9	9,168	27.3	8,860	17.6	2,195	24.3	20,223
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.5	5,930	18.0	5,841	11.3	1,419	15.8	13,190

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,342, age 35-54=32,454, age 55+=12,506. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting 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 #
Walk for pleasure	78.7	30,169	83.8	27,206	88.7	11,089	82.2	68,464
Family gathering	85.8	32,911	79.4	25,765	86.2	10,786	83.4	69,462
Picnicking	50.6	19,416	60.2	19,526	57.8	7,226	55.4	46,168
Driving for pleasure	52.8	20,258	55.4	17,970	51.5	6,439	53.6	44,667
Bicycling (any type)	62.4	23,919	54.6	17,731	39.3	4,919	55.9	46,569
Horseback riding (any type)	14.0	5,381	11.5	3,736	1.5	188	11.2	9,305

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,342, age 35-54=32,454, age 55+=12,506. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based 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 beach	63.6	24,369	54.9	17,807	44.0	5,503	57.2	47,679
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	46.6	17,873	45.6	14,809	30.9	3,870	43.9	36,552
Boating (any type)	54.8	21,004	47.0	15,244	34.8	4,355	48.7	40,603
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.5	20,511	42.2	13,689	36.0	4,507	46.5	38,707
Motorboating	28.7	10,989	24.8	8,058	16.1	2,014	25.3	21,061
Freshwater fishing	34.3	13,154	35.0	11,367	18.6	2,327	32.2	26,848
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.2	15,397	33.8	10,954	26.0	3,255	35.5	29,606
Warmwater fishing	35.2	13,500	31.3	10,169	15.3	1,908	30.7	25,577
Canoeing	21.5	8,245	18.8	6,110	9.4	1,173	18.6	15,528
Use personal watercraft	34.2	13,118	13.6	4,410	3.9	491	21.6	18,019
Rafting	9.9	3,805	6.6	2,156	1.5	189	7.4	6,150
Coldwater fishing	26.1	10,018	20.8	6,743	13.5	1,685	22.1	18,446
Waterskiing	18.5	7,094	9.3	3,011	2.6	330	12.5	10,435
Snorkeling	18.6	7,115	17.4	5,647	11.6	1,446	17.1	14,208
Anadromous fishing	26.2	10,048	17.6	5,728	7.7	965	20.1	16,741
Sailing	7.2	2,778	7.7	2,498	14.5	1,817	8.5	7,093
Rowing	5.7	2,186	4.9	1,599	2.0	248	4.8	4,033
Kayaking	18.4	7,041	6.0	1,957	5.1	639	11.6	9,637
Saltwater fishing	7.3	2,790	7.2	2,325	6.5	810	7.1	5,925
Scuba diving	17.7	6,772	12.8	4,154	0.0	3	13.1	10,929
Surfing	11.6	4,447	2.8	905	0.0	0	6.4	5,352
Windsurfing	7.0	2,687	2.5	815	4.9	611	4.9	4,113

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,342, age 35-54=32,454, age 55+=12,506. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based 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 #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	69.4	26,617	48.4	15,722	17.0	2,125	53.4	44,464
Snowmobiling	11.6	4,463	5.2	1,694	2.3	284	7.7	6,441
Downhill skiing	31.1	11,933	13.6	4,401	3.3	407	20.1	16,741
Cross country skiing	5.7	2,183	8.1	2,618	4.2	531	6.4	5,332
Snowboarding	37.3	14,315	11.0	3,580	0.1	11	21.5	17,906

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,342, age 35-54=32,454, age 55+=12,506. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE 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 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	33.6	12,996	28.3	9,128	20.3	2,899	29.4	25,023
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.5	13,321	25.8	8,319	15.0	2,140	27.9	23,780
Developed camping	27.5	10,614	20.8	6,714	11.5	1,646	22.3	18,974
Mountain biking	41.4	15,990	24.2	7,796	7.5	1,070	29.2	24,856
Day hiking	26.0	10,044	31.5	10,146	17.0	2,427	26.6	22,617
Drive off-road	18.4	7,114	6.4	2,057	4.4	628	11.5	9,799
Primitive camping	19.3	7,449	10.9	3,515	5.5	784	13.8	11,748
Hunting (any type)	2.8	1,074	2.4	771	1.1	157	2.4	2,002
Big game hunting	1.6	603	1.2	387	0.9	128	1.3	1,118
Backpacking	15.6	6,045	12.5	4,023	4.1	586	12.5	10,654
Small game hunting	1.2	463	1.8	581	0.6	91	1.3	1,135
Horseback riding on trails	6.6	2,542	4.9	1,568	0.4	52	4.9	4,162
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	326	0.5	151	0.6	80	0.7	557

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,632, age 35-54=32,248, age 55+=14,280. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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	62.6	24,180	68.6	22,137	60.3	8,613	64.5	54,930
Visit nature centers, etc.	78.5	30,326	72.2	23,296	50.9	7,271	71.5	60,893
Sightseeing	56.7	21,895	62.1	20,041	54.5	7,782	58.4	49,718
View/photograph other wildlife	33.7	13,020	38.8	12,520	28.3	4,039	34.7	29,579
Visit historic sites	49.4	19,100	57.7	18,591	46.1	6,581	52.0	44,272
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.6	14,135	44.5	14,365	41.6	5,943	40.4	34,443
View/photograph birds	19.3	7,454	27.6	8,887	24.9	3,561	23.4	19,902
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.7	8,766	26.5	8,535	17.0	2,429	23.2	19,730
View/photograph fish	15.4	5,940	24.9	8,044	14.4	2,058	18.8	16,042
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.5	7,144	21.2	6,840	13.7	1,961	18.7	15,945

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,632, age 35-54=32,248, age 55+=14,280. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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	95.3	36,826	90.3	29,112	82.4	11,761	91.2	77,699
Family gathering	94.5	36,508	91.1	29,394	85.3	12,178	91.7	78,080
Picnicking	71.2	27,504	74.8	24,134	63.5	9,067	71.3	60,705
Driving for pleasure	53.2	20,539	58.4	18,825	54.6	7,792	55.4	47,156
Bicycling (any type)	69.5	26,861	53.8	17,334	33.7	4,806	57.5	49,001
Horseback riding (any type)	11.9	4,612	8.0	2,579	0.8	108	8.6	7,299

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,632, age 35-54=32,248, age 55+=14,280. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	67.0	25,878	61.0	19,687	37.4	5,345	59.8	50,910
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	51.2	19,781	42.1	13,590	19.3	2,758	42.4	36,129
Boating (any type)	54.5	21,067	40.2	12,970	22.6	3,233	43.8	37,270
Swimming in an outdoor pool	68.9	26,625	52.6	16,955	24.5	3,495	55.3	47,075
Motorboating	26.9	10,389	22.6	7,275	12.3	1,750	22.8	19,414
Freshwater fishing	23.6	9,120	23.6	7,598	9.2	1,312	21.2	18,030
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.6	14,524	39.6	12,757	20.0	2,856	35.4	30,137
Warmwater fishing	20.9	8,065	22.3	7,190	4.9	696	18.7	15,951
Canoeing	20.1	7,784	12.9	4,169	3.0	435	14.5	12,388
Use personal watercraft	31.9	12,336	10.5	3,380	2.5	359	18.9	16,075
Rafting	11.6	4,471	6.3	2,034	1.6	235	7.9	6,740
Coldwater fishing	12.4	4,788	12.0	3,857	5.9	840	11.1	9,485
Waterskiing	12.8	4,961	8.1	2,598	0.8	110	9.0	7,669
Snorkeling	12.9	4,969	11.3	3,634	1.5	214	10.4	8,817
Anadromous fishing	5.1	1,961	11.4	3,686	0.8	116	6.8	5,763
Sailing	12.7	4,892	9.7	3,135	8.2	1,170	10.8	9,197
Rowing	2.8	1,099	4.2	1,357	1.4	196	3.1	2,652
Kayaking	12.7	4,910	12.7	4,102	1.8	251	10.9	9,263
Saltwater fishing	4.4	1,698	3.7	1,180	1.3	180	3.6	3,058
Scuba diving	11.5	4,461	2.7	881	0.0	0	6.3	5,342
Surfing	4.8	1,852	8.0	2,566	0.0	2	5.2	4,420
Windsurfing	0.4	163	2.6	838	0.0	0	1.2	1,001

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,632, age 35-54=32,248, age 55+=14,280. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

MANISTEE National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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)	63.4	24,484	46.0	14,821	16.1	2,295	48.8	41,600
Snowmobiling	7.8	3,032	4.8	1,560	0.9	134	5.5	4,726
Downhill skiing	26.4	10,189	11.0	3,560	3.6	512	16.7	14,261
Cross country skiing	9.5	3,666	10.4	3,366	6.2	879	9.3	7,911
Snowboarding	15.6	6,012	10.5	3,399	0.0	6	11.1	9,417

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

Manistee NF local area: 73 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=38,632, age 35-54=32,248, age 55+=14,280. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.