MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	51.0	551,150	59.6	711,671	36.4	340,887	50.0	1,603,708
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	48.9	528,675	49.6	591,482	35.1	329,091	45.1	1,449,248
Developed camping	43.7	472,297	46.2	551,663	30.6	286,646	40.8	1,310,606
Mountain biking	37.9	409,767	32.1	382,812	12.5	116,721	28.3	909,300
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.2	294,234	31.5	376,282	22.4	210,026	27.4	880,542
Primitive camping	29.6	319,780	26.8	319,331	13.5	126,856	23.9	765,967
Drive off-road	28.3	305,590	19.5	232,581	13.0	121,787	20.6	659,958
Backpacking	22.2	239,827	21.8	260,608	7.3	68,404	17.7	568,839
Horseback riding on trails	10.5	112,869	10.2	121,289	5.1	48,026	8.8	282,184
Hunting (any type)	8.3	89,477	6.7	80,066	5.0	46,997	6.7	216,540
Big game hunting	4.6	49,953	4.4	52,048	3.5	32,899	4.2	134,900
Small game hunting	3.5	37,644	3.8	45,208	1.5	13,997	3.0	96,849
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	30,784	1.7	19,789	1.2	11,360	1.9	61,933

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,080,081, age 35-54=1,193,379, age 55+=936,639. 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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MENDOCINO 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	63.0	680,454	77.9	929,240	69.5	651,012	70.4	2,260,706
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.2	693,599	69.8	832,584	56.7	531,032	64.1	2,057,215
Sightseeing	50.8	548,395	65.1	776,903	63.8	597,240	59.9	1,922,538
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.9	506,082	61.6	735,119	59.3	555,158	56.0	1,796,359
Visit historic sites	47.3	510,525	63.4	756,672	55.6	520,449	55.7	1,787,646
View/photograph other wildlife	41.2	445,495	53.4	637,365	49.1	459,595	48.1	1,542,455
View/photograph birds	21.4	231,672	39.4	469,961	41.9	392,263	34.1	1,093,896
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.0	324,441	31.4	374,437	25.2	235,933	29.1	934,811
View/photograph fish	23.8	256,632	28.1	335,051	23.8	223,293	25.4	814,976
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.7	190,653	30.7	365,838	22.7	212,617	24.0	769,108

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,080,081, age 35-54=1,193,379, age 55+=936,639. 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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MENDOCINO 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	82.5	890,849	92.3	1,101,335	85.4	799,674	87.0	2,791,858
Family gathering	79.4	857,305	81.3	970,193	73.8	691,090	78.5	2,518,588
Picnicking	51.3	554,554	69.9	834,335	57.7	540,384	60.1	1,929,273
Driving for pleasure	52.2	563,898	64.4	768,403	59.3	555,693	58.8	1,887,994
Bicycling (any type)	54.9	593,328	52.6	627,577	29.1	272,235	46.5	1,493,140
Horseback riding (any type)	12.6	136,180	13.5	160,739	6.6	62,104	11.2	359,023

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,080,081, age 35-54=1,193,379, age 55+=936,639. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	61.8	667,113	64.0	763,869	49.7	465,088	59.1	1,896,070
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.2	671,722	60.1	717,555	28.4	266,058	51.6	1,655,335
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.0	712,622	55.3	659,373	30.2	282,714	51.5	1,654,709
Boating (any type)	48.9	528,369	47.4	565,444	27.3	255,571	42.0	1,349,384
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.6	406,596	42.1	502,076	23.3	218,384	35.1	1,127,056
Freshwater fishing	28.2	304,999	28.4	339,405	21.2	198,910	26.3	843,314
Motorboating	28.7	310,337	27.0	322,012	17.7	166,195	24.9	798,544
Coldwater fishing	20.2	218,397	24.0	286,761	17.7	165,930	20.9	671,088
Warmwater fishing	19.0	205,046	17.6	209,724	8.6	80,865	15.4	495,635
Rafting	15.4	166,798	13.3	158,652	5.1	47,961	11.6	373,411
Snorkeling	9.9	106,556	15.3	182,003	9.0	84,507	11.6	373,066
Use personal watercraft	19.2	207,754	8.4	100,016	3.3	30,865	10.5	338,635
Saltwater fishing	11.9	128,891	11.3	134,775	7.7	72,096	10.5	335,762
Anadromous fishing	13.3	143,613	10.1	120,777	6.8	63,425	10.2	327,815
Waterskiing	16.1	173,409	9.4	112,548	2.3	21,104	9.6	307,061
Kayaking	8.8	95,056	12.7	151,606	3.8	35,196	8.8	281,858
Sailing	7.3	78,971	8.9	106,456	6.6	61,848	7.7	247,275
Canoeing	7.8	84,367	10.9	129,601	3.2	30,239	7.6	244,207
Rowing	3.7	39,989	5.3	63,694	2.3	21,861	3.9	125,544
Surfing	6.4	69,446	2.8	32,875	2.1	19,911	3.8	122,232
Scuba diving	4.0	43,244	2.6	31,255	1.5	13,990	2.8	88,489
Windsurfing	0.7	7,416	1.2	14,752	0.5	4,670	0.8	26,838

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,080,081, age 35-54=1,193,379, age 55+=936,639. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	44.9	484,896	32.7	390,272	11.7	109,139	30.7	984,307
Downhill skiing	16.9	182,097	19.2	228,538	6.3	58,890	14.6	469,525
Snowboarding	27.2	293,472	7.2	86,125	0.4	3,486	11.9	383,083
Cross country skiing	4.2	45,794	8.4	100,311	2.5	23,729	5.3	169,834
Snowmobiling	4.4	47,685	2.3	27,416	2.4	22,475	3.0	97,576

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,080,081, age 35-54=1,193,379, age 55+=936,639. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	56.1	77,398	64.1	57,619	39.1	12,339	56.8	147,356
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.5	51,644	39.2	35,218	27.5	8,659	36.8	95,521
Developed camping	38.2	52,680	40.7	36,607	27.2	8,586	37.7	97,873
Mountain biking	40.9	56,347	37.1	33,378	18.0	5,682	36.8	95,407
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.8	25,911	22.7	20,456	19.2	6,069	20.2	52,436
Primitive camping	20.7	28,585	17.7	15,902	9.4	2,965	18.3	47,452
Drive off-road	25.7	35,449	18.2	16,345	13.4	4,221	21.6	56,015
Backpacking	20.4	28,164	21.0	18,910	6.8	2,149	19.0	49,223
Horseback riding on trails	4.5	6,186	6.3	5,708	2.7	860	4.9	12,754
Hunting (any type)	6.8	9,417	5.7	5,106	5.2	1,632	6.2	16,155
Big game hunting	3.6	5,032	2.7	2,464	2.7	857	3.2	8,353
Small game hunting	3.1	4,296	2.7	2,438	0.9	294	2.7	7,028
Migratory bird hunting	2.5	3,434	1.1	987	0.7	232	1.8	4,653

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=137,882, age 35-54=89,946, age 55+=31,533. 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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MENDOCINO 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	46.7	64,348	58.5	52,640	52.6	16,581	51.5	133,569
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.3	78,990	64.1	57,650	51.0	16,091	58.9	152,731
Sightseeing	35.6	49,090	45.3	40,707	45.1	14,217	40.1	104,014
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.1	42,840	42.1	37,904	37.3	11,758	35.7	92,502
Visit historic sites	34.7	47,838	44.1	39,666	41.1	12,969	38.7	100,473
View/photograph other wildlife	27.6	38,058	33.1	29,805	28.6	9,028	29.6	76,891
View/photograph birds	12.2	16,865	24.0	21,617	20.2	6,365	17.3	44,847
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.8	30,032	21.6	19,426	19.0	5,986	21.4	55,444
View/photograph fish	17.0	23,479	17.6	15,862	18.5	5,842	17.4	45,183
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	12.8	17,585	25.8	23,188	20.4	6,425	18.2	47,198

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=137,882, age 35-54=89,946, age 55+=31,533. 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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MENDOCINO 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	67.5	93,066	79.4	71,446	72.3	22,805	72.2	187,317
Family gathering	74.5	102,774	78.6	70,681	72.0	22,691	75.6	196,146
Picnicking	44.2	60,900	58.7	52,760	47.4	14,948	49.6	128,608
Driving for pleasure	39.8	54,858	45.2	40,661	42.0	13,232	41.9	108,751
Bicycling (any type)	55.9	77,099	54.3	48,826	32.7	10,321	52.5	136,246
Horseback riding (any type)	6.8	9,413	9.1	8,221	3.6	1,129	7.2	18,763

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=137,882, age 35-54=89,946, age 55+=31,533. 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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MENDOCINO 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	49.1	67,768	49.2	44,261	37.9	11,937	47.8	123,966
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.2	69,265	48.2	43,317	24.9	7,849	46.4	120,431
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.2	77,512	49.3	44,328	24.5	7,730	50.0	129,570
Boating (any type)	38.6	53,258	33.0	29,694	22.7	7,157	34.7	90,109
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.8	38,343	27.1	24,358	16.3	5,128	26.2	67,829
Freshwater fishing	29.8	41,076	26.3	23,657	21.9	6,916	27.6	71,649
Motorboating	21.3	29,314	18.8	16,881	13.6	4,294	19.5	50,489
Coldwater fishing	19.0	26,138	19.8	17,767	16.0	5,035	18.9	48,940
Warmwater fishing	21.3	29,421	17.4	15,638	10.8	3,417	18.7	48,476
Rafting	11.9	16,438	10.1	9,093	4.3	1,362	10.4	26,893
Snorkeling	5.5	7,638	10.4	9,317	6.1	1,920	7.3	18,875
Use personal watercraft	21.1	29,033	9.6	8,611	5.4	1,690	15.2	39,334
Saltwater fishing	12.6	17,420	12.7	11,386	10.0	3,166	12.3	31,972
Anadromous fishing	12.1	16,673	9.3	8,371	5.8	1,844	10.4	26,888
Waterskiing	13.5	18,573	8.2	7,369	2.4	753	10.3	26,695
Kayaking	4.2	5,756	5.7	5,159	2.4	761	4.5	11,676
Sailing	3.8	5,239	6.4	5,772	4.5	1,424	4.8	12,435
Canoeing	5.0	6,954	5.4	4,867	2.2	689	4.8	12,510
Rowing	2.0	2,743	5.4	4,896	3.2	1,004	3.3	8,643
Surfing	6.9	9,464	2.8	2,485	1.1	354	4.7	12,303
Scuba diving	2.4	3,350	1.9	1,669	1.1	355	2.1	5,374
Windsurfing	0.1	110	0.7	585	0.4	120	0.3	815

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=137,882, age 35-54=89,946, age 55+=31,533. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	36.2	49,882	24.1	21,673	10.9	3,446	28.9	75,001
Downhill skiing	11.9	16,427	12.5	11,283	4.7	1,486	11.3	29,196
Snowboarding	34.7	47,778	9.3	8,364	0.6	180	21.7	56,322
Cross country skiing	2.0	2,764	3.5	3,111	1.3	396	2.4	6,271
Snowmobiling	1.6	2,169	1.4	1,273	1.7	527	1.5	3,969

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=137,882, age 35-54=89,946, age 55+=31,533. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	47.8	54,347	56.6	45,236	31.3	10,875	48.4	110,458
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	33.3	37,897	30.6	24,468	20.0	6,945	30.4	69,310
Developed camping	31.9	36,272	33.8	27,008	20.4	7,100	30.8	70,380
Mountain biking	33.9	38,591	26.5	21,145	6.8	2,357	27.2	62,093
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.1	31,971	28.9	23,068	15.8	5,506	26.5	60,545
Primitive camping	15.8	17,913	13.0	10,372	5.2	1,791	13.2	30,076
Drive off-road	20.0	22,764	13.5	10,756	7.2	2,512	15.8	36,032
Backpacking	11.4	13,013	10.4	8,341	3.2	1,107	9.8	22,461
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	13,214	7.9	6,335	4.2	1,450	9.2	20,999
Hunting (any type)	1.8	2,072	1.7	1,361	0.5	187	1.6	3,620
Big game hunting	0.4	505	1.1	874	0.4	151	0.7	1,530
Small game hunting	0.5	568	1.1	885	0.5	173	0.7	1,626
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	461	0.5	420	0.4	146	0.4	1,027

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,700, age 35-54=79,861, age 55+=34,756. 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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MENDOCINO 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	57,922	57.3	45,772	46.8	16,255	52.5	119,949
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.1	75,153	64.0	51,104	50.5	17,550	63.0	143,807
Sightseeing	38.7	44,023	48.1	38,405	43.2	15,000	42.7	97,428
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.4	41,418	43.2	34,516	40.2	13,960	39.4	89,894
Visit historic sites	35.9	40,809	42.8	34,201	33.0	11,457	37.9	86,467
View/photograph other wildlife	27.5	31,226	33.6	26,870	28.3	9,822	29.7	67,918
View/photograph birds	16.5	18,803	24.2	19,365	27.5	9,545	20.9	47,713
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.8	22,498	20.1	16,088	12.3	4,284	18.8	42,870
View/photograph fish	19.2	21,816	24.0	19,130	16.2	5,629	20.4	46,575
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.3	19,679	22.0	17,605	14.6	5,081	18.6	42,365

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,700, age 35-54=79,861, age 55+=34,756. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	79.1	89,978	82.2	65,645	74.6	25,945	79.5	181,568
Family gathering	83.0	94,408	81.8	65,321	73.6	25,578	81.2	185,307
Picnicking	51.1	58,096	65.7	52,446	52.6	18,265	56.4	128,807
Driving for pleasure	40.2	45,688	49.0	39,126	41.1	14,277	43.4	99,091
Bicycling (any type)	49.1	55,868	47.0	37,509	23.8	8,261	44.5	101,638
Horseback riding (any type)	13.9	15,777	11.5	9,165	5.8	2,021	11.8	26,963

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,700, age 35-54=79,861, age 55+=34,756. 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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MENDOCINO 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	49.3	56,000	53.0	42,345	40.6	14,118	49.3	112,463
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	47.6	54,125	49.6	39,607	21.1	7,324	44.3	101,056
Swimming in an outdoor pool	64.8	73,625	50.5	40,341	29.0	10,072	54.3	124,038
Boating (any type)	31.2	35,505	32.5	25,993	13.9	4,842	29.1	66,340
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	30,205	31.2	24,896	14.4	4,998	26.3	60,099
Freshwater fishing	15.4	17,464	16.8	13,433	9.9	3,452	15.0	34,349
Motorboating	16.7	19,029	15.5	12,392	7.7	2,672	14.9	34,093
Coldwater fishing	9.8	11,088	12.8	10,190	7.6	2,650	10.5	23,928
Warmwater fishing	11.4	12,956	13.7	10,972	4.9	1,717	11.2	25,645
Rafting	10.5	11,899	8.5	6,777	2.5	879	8.6	19,555
Snorkeling	6.6	7,553	7.2	5,765	4.0	1,379	6.4	14,697
Use personal watercraft	18.2	20,677	8.4	6,687	2.2	760	12.3	28,124
Saltwater fishing	4.3	4,906	4.7	3,726	2.3	810	4.1	9,442
Anadromous fishing	5.3	5,975	3.8	3,010	2.7	955	4.4	9,940
Waterskiing	10.1	11,524	5.8	4,611	1.0	344	7.2	16,479
Kayaking	3.9	4,484	5.2	4,186	0.8	281	3.9	8,951
Sailing	7.4	8,363	5.6	4,451	4.2	1,457	6.3	14,271
Canoeing	3.9	4,425	5.3	4,199	0.9	330	3.9	8,954
Rowing	4.0	4,504	2.5	1,985	0.3	106	2.9	6,595
Surfing	2.8	3,233	1.4	1,107	2.0	687	2.2	5,027
Scuba diving	0.6	732	0.3	272	0.2	55	0.5	1,059
Windsurfing	0.8	898	1.1	892	0.3	89	0.8	1,879

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,700, age 35-54=79,861, age 55+=34,756. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	29.7	33,733	23.6	18,866	5.6	1,959	23.9	54,558
Downhill skiing	9.3	10,618	10.7	8,510	2.6	898	8.8	20,026
Snowboarding	18.5	20,987	6.2	4,981	0.0	0	11.4	25,968
Cross country skiing	2.3	2,665	3.3	2,663	0.6	218	2.4	5,546
Snowmobiling	2.3	2,626	0.7	596	0.7	233	1.5	3,455

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,700, age 35-54=79,861, age 55+=34,756. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	58.6	188,165	67.6	280,345	42.4	147,616	56.8	616,126
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.3	197,110	62.9	260,752	44.9	156,576	56.7	614,438
Developed camping	52.4	168,267	55.0	227,914	37.6	131,010	48.6	527,191
Mountain biking	42.8	137,463	39.8	164,901	19.5	67,888	34.1	370,252
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.0	83,692	30.8	127,639	25.3	88,166	27.6	299,497
Primitive camping	44.2	142,068	36.7	152,329	20.3	70,751	33.7	365,148
Drive off-road	36.5	117,272	25.2	104,512	18.7	65,141	26.5	286,925
Backpacking	32.8	105,274	33.0	136,899	11.1	38,615	25.9	280,788
Horseback riding on trails	7.5	24,025	10.5	43,550	4.9	16,922	7.8	84,497
Hunting (any type)	17.2	55,236	12.4	51,330	10.7	37,205	13.3	143,771
Big game hunting	10.9	34,984	7.7	31,755	7.3	25,469	8.5	92,208
Small game hunting	7.9	25,418	6.6	27,504	2.4	8,273	5.6	61,195
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	20,376	2.7	11,381	1.8	6,416	3.5	38,173

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=321,328, age 35-54=414,528, age 55+=348,380. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	65.6	210,764	85.4	353,940	77.4	269,620	77.0	834,324
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.8	201,832	72.8	301,967	58.6	203,999	65.3	707,798
Sightseeing	52.9	170,017	68.1	282,219	68.3	237,846	63.6	690,082
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.2	164,664	68.0	282,025	61.0	212,566	60.8	659,255
Visit historic sites	53.8	172,751	70.7	293,088	64.3	223,955	63.6	689,794
View/photograph other wildlife	50.7	163,058	60.9	252,641	53.9	187,798	55.7	603,497
View/photograph birds	21.3	68,368	45.1	186,909	37.9	131,943	35.7	387,220
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	41.0	131,629	37.3	154,600	33.7	117,256	37.2	403,485
View/photograph fish	27.9	89,523	26.1	108,276	26.9	93,609	26.9	291,408
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.0	57,754	35.5	147,007	27.5	95,975	27.7	300,736

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=321,328, age 35-54=414,528, age 55+=348,380. 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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MENDOCINO 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	80.0	257,072	92.8	384,530	85.5	297,754	86.6	939,356
Family gathering	76.1	244,391	79.8	330,672	73.3	255,262	76.6	830,325
Picnicking	49.0	157,532	68.7	284,604	56.0	195,128	58.8	637,264
Driving for pleasure	55.8	179,347	67.8	281,035	63.4	221,037	62.8	681,419
Bicycling (any type)	58.9	189,154	58.4	242,239	34.9	121,751	51.0	553,144
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	31,812	13.7	56,805	6.2	21,515	10.2	110,132

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=321,328, age 35-54=414,528, age 55+=348,380. 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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MENDOCINO 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	64.3	206,616	63.3	262,502	47.1	164,200	58.4	633,318
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.4	219,807	62.7	259,946	31.8	110,632	54.5	590,385
Swimming in an outdoor pool	64.0	205,516	56.1	232,688	27.7	96,617	49.3	534,821
Boating (any type)	62.0	199,193	54.1	224,219	36.7	128,019	50.9	551,431
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.0	144,565	43.7	181,048	26.2	91,421	38.5	417,034
Freshwater fishing	43.3	139,212	39.3	162,909	32.8	114,286	38.4	416,407
Motorboating	38.3	122,942	35.2	145,827	25.3	88,118	32.9	356,887
Coldwater fishing	34.8	111,872	34.3	142,324	27.5	95,800	32.3	349,996
Warmwater fishing	27.5	88,231	21.3	88,219	12.7	44,299	20.4	220,749
Rafting	19.3	62,129	17.1	70,914	7.4	25,669	14.6	158,712
Snorkeling	10.1	32,467	19.1	79,196	11.0	38,327	13.8	149,990
Use personal watercraft	20.5	65,742	9.5	39,192	4.7	16,416	11.2	121,350
Saltwater fishing	15.6	50,260	15.5	64,101	12.4	43,245	14.5	157,606
Anadromous fishing	22.3	71,761	16.4	67,893	10.2	35,601	16.2	175,255
Waterskiing	21.9	70,253	12.8	53,063	3.6	12,463	12.5	135,779
Kayaking	11.8	37,761	15.0	62,245	6.0	20,944	11.2	120,950
Sailing	7.2	23,106	11.0	45,707	7.3	25,351	8.7	94,164
Canoeing	9.2	29,579	12.8	52,989	4.7	16,416	9.1	98,984
Rowing	3.6	11,634	8.3	34,608	4.8	16,803	5.8	63,045
Surfing	7.8	24,908	3.3	13,588	1.3	4,519	4.0	43,015
Scuba diving	6.5	21,005	4.8	20,038	2.8	9,852	4.7	50,895
Windsurfing	0.2	626	1.0	4,044	0.6	2,211	0.6	6,881

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=321,328, age 35-54=414,528, age 55+=348,380. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	56.9	182,796	36.4	150,711	17.1	59,745	36.3	393,252
Downhill skiing	23.4	75,070	23.6	97,891	9.3	32,439	18.9	205,400
Snowboarding	34.1	109,635	8.6	35,605	0.9	3,187	13.7	148,427
Cross country skiing	5.1	16,236	10.5	43,555	4.2	14,491	6.9	74,282
Snowmobiling	5.0	16,049	3.5	14,601	3.9	13,430	4.1	44,080

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=321,328, age 35-54=414,528, age 55+=348,380. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	52.7	166,224	60.0	259,168	34.8	146,850	48.9	572,242
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	55.1	173,706	49.0	211,628	31.8	133,962	44.4	519,296
Developed camping	47.3	149,017	46.0	198,741	28.0	118,064	39.8	465,822
Mountain biking	38.5	121,432	27.9	120,724	7.5	31,824	23.4	273,980
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.0	113,561	38.2	165,089	22.5	94,987	32.0	373,637
Primitive camping	30.6	96,374	26.4	113,892	10.5	44,287	21.8	254,553
Drive off-road	29.5	93,104	18.1	78,157	9.9	41,853	18.2	213,114
Backpacking	19.9	62,848	16.5	71,229	5.2	22,062	13.4	156,139
Horseback riding on trails	18.1	56,985	12.8	55,514	6.1	25,860	11.8	138,359
Hunting (any type)	4.4	13,856	3.8	16,205	1.3	5,468	3.0	35,529
Big game hunting	1.4	4,340	3.0	12,855	1.1	4,628	1.9	21,823
Small game hunting	1.3	4,219	2.6	11,395	1.1	4,628	1.7	20,242
Migratory bird hunting	1.1	3,512	1.3	5,454	0.9	3,936	1.1	12,902

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=315,376, age 35-54=432,098, age 55+=421,795. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	76.9	242,620	83.8	362,046	69.4	292,836	76.8	897,502
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.8	229,589	73.1	315,991	58.1	244,997	67.6	790,577
Sightseeing	61.6	194,425	72.2	312,023	65.2	275,127	66.8	781,575
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	59.7	188,136	69.6	300,891	65.3	275,593	65.4	764,620
Visit historic sites	54.3	171,123	68.5	296,111	53.7	226,653	59.3	693,887
View/photograph other wildlife	50.5	159,264	61.7	266,761	53.0	223,413	55.5	649,438
View/photograph birds	30.8	97,268	45.1	195,055	51.5	217,190	43.6	509,513
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.8	103,593	35.0	151,099	22.4	94,570	29.9	349,262
View/photograph fish	26.0	81,970	34.7	150,119	23.3	98,325	28.3	330,414
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.9	65,802	30.3	131,057	20.4	85,848	24.2	282,707

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=315,376, age 35-54=432,098, age 55+=421,795. 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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MENDOCINO 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	92.2	290,668	96.0	415,015	87.4	368,570	91.9	1,074,253
Family gathering	83.3	262,850	83.0	358,661	74.2	313,148	79.9	934,659
Picnicking	59.8	188,488	76.4	330,219	61.6	259,854	66.6	778,561
Driving for pleasure	64.3	202,663	73.4	316,963	62.2	262,297	66.9	781,923
Bicycling (any type)	55.3	174,543	49.6	214,213	25.0	105,556	42.3	494,312
Horseback riding (any type)	20.7	65,181	17.0	73,588	8.1	33,987	14.8	172,756

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=315,376, age 35-54=432,098, age 55+=421,795. 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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MENDOCINO 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	64.6	203,691	67.3	290,587	51.8	218,661	61.0	712,939
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.4	215,641	64.4	278,376	26.9	113,574	52.0	607,591
Swimming in an outdoor pool	73.8	232,760	57.5	248,564	33.1	139,553	53.1	620,877
Boating (any type)	53.3	168,093	51.7	223,491	22.7	95,950	41.7	487,534
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.7	137,736	50.1	216,495	23.8	100,334	38.9	454,565
Freshwater fishing	23.9	75,499	25.6	110,488	14.9	63,026	21.3	249,013
Motorboating	34.3	108,273	28.1	121,569	14.8	62,377	25.0	292,219
Coldwater fishing	16.2	51,177	22.5	97,242	13.0	55,001	17.4	203,420
Warmwater fishing	14.9	46,909	16.5	71,161	6.0	25,300	12.3	143,370
Rafting	19.6	61,790	14.1	60,937	4.2	17,769	12.0	140,496
Snorkeling	12.1	38,136	13.4	58,041	7.7	32,426	11.0	128,603
Use personal watercraft	19.6	61,869	7.6	33,016	2.2	9,111	8.9	103,996
Saltwater fishing	6.3	19,804	5.8	25,098	2.9	12,254	4.9	57,156
Anadromous fishing	9.6	30,146	6.7	28,736	4.8	20,366	6.8	79,248
Waterskiing	17.6	55,422	8.8	38,227	1.5	6,354	8.6	100,003
Kayaking	9.3	29,259	13.1	56,455	2.2	9,283	8.1	94,997
Sailing	10.6	33,332	9.4	40,781	7.0	29,392	8.9	103,505
Canoeing	9.8	30,792	12.2	52,613	2.4	10,127	8.0	93,532
Rowing	4.9	15,504	3.4	14,898	0.6	2,339	2.8	32,741
Surfing	3.4	10,800	1.6	7,073	2.3	9,507	2.3	27,380
Scuba diving	2.6	8,188	0.9	4,057	0.4	1,856	1.2	14,101
Windsurfing	1.5	4,577	1.7	7,333	0.4	1,857	1.2	13,767

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=315,376, age 35-54=432,098, age 55+=421,795. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	47.2	148,905	35.8	154,641	8.4	35,491	29.0	339,037
Downhill skiing	17.7	55,922	20.2	87,442	4.7	19,918	14.0	163,282
Snowboarding	18.5	58,437	5.4	23,526	0.0	0	7.0	81,963
Cross country skiing	6.4	20,172	10.3	44,426	1.8	7,619	6.2	72,217
Snowmobiling	6.7	20,998	1.9	8,313	1.6	6,801	3.1	36,112

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=315,376, age 35-54=432,098, age 55+=421,795. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	25.0	8,879	28.6	9,891	17.5	2,644	25.1	21,414
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.7	10,924	30.5	10,525	21.4	3,238	29.0	24,687
Developed camping	31.2	11,080	32.3	11,142	20.8	3,149	29.8	25,371
Mountain biking	29.4	10,450	26.5	9,166	12.9	1,950	25.3	21,566
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	14.2	5,036	17.6	6,070	15.4	2,331	15.8	13,437
Primitive camping	14.4	5,122	11.3	3,902	5.9	889	11.6	9,913
Drive off-road	19.5	6,932	13.6	4,705	10.1	1,524	15.4	13,161
Backpacking	13.1	4,656	12.2	4,219	4.0	606	11.1	9,481
Horseback riding on trails	4.1	1,446	5.3	1,815	2.1	324	4.2	3,585
Hunting (any type)	3.2	1,151	2.3	801	2.2	337	2.7	2,289
Big game hunting	2.4	847	1.7	579	1.7	252	2.0	1,678
Small game hunting	1.9	675	1.7	570	0.5	79	1.6	1,324
Migratory bird hunting	1.1	388	0.5	161	0.3	44	0.7	593

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,547, age 35-54=34,524, age 55+=15,134. 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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MENDOCINO 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	46.2	16,413	58.7	20,281	52.3	7,910	52.3	44,604
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.4	16,141	51.1	17,635	40.9	6,193	46.9	39,969
Sightseeing	42.2	15,004	54.1	18,682	53.7	8,125	49.1	41,811
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.7	11,610	41.0	14,155	35.9	5,428	36.6	31,193
Visit historic sites	38.6	13,723	50.1	17,289	48.2	7,289	45.0	38,301
View/photograph other wildlife	28.0	9,942	32.6	11,268	27.7	4,199	29.8	25,409
View/photograph birds	11.7	4,172	23.3	8,061	19.7	2,976	17.8	15,209
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	18.1	6,423	16.6	5,716	14.1	2,139	16.8	14,278
View/photograph fish	17.9	6,349	16.3	5,618	17.5	2,655	17.2	14,622
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.6	5,174	27.0	9,328	21.8	3,305	20.9	17,807

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,547, age 35-54=34,524, age 55+=15,134. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	78.3	27,824	91.9	31,727	82.8	12,530	84.6	72,081
Family gathering	76.5	27,190	79.6	27,474	72.5	10,970	77.0	65,634
Picnicking	41.6	14,778	58.7	20,273	47.4	7,175	49.6	42,226
Driving for pleasure	37.2	13,220	46.8	16,150	42.9	6,494	42.1	35,864
Bicycling (any type)	53.4	18,987	51.9	17,923	31.4	4,747	48.9	41,657
Horseback riding (any type)	5.0	1,767	6.5	2,247	2.2	339	5.1	4,353

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,547, age 35-54=34,524, age 55+=15,134. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	59.5	21,140	57.3	19,781	45.5	6,892	56.1	47,813
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	35.3	12,532	32.1	11,084	16.8	2,541	30.7	26,157
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.2	20,347	50.3	17,358	25.0	3,783	48.7	41,488
Boating (any type)	26.6	9,468	22.6	7,811	15.4	2,338	23.0	19,617
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.7	9,505	26.1	8,994	15.7	2,370	24.5	20,869
Freshwater fishing	25.1	8,913	23.0	7,955	18.2	2,757	23.0	19,625
Motorboating	12.3	4,366	11.1	3,841	7.8	1,188	11.0	9,395
Coldwater fishing	14.1	5,013	14.1	4,851	10.8	1,638	13.5	11,502
Warmwater fishing	28.0	9,968	22.3	7,689	13.7	2,080	23.2	19,737
Rafting	5.0	1,769	4.5	1,542	1.9	290	4.2	3,601
Snorkeling	4.1	1,451	8.1	2,796	4.8	729	5.8	4,976
Use personal watercraft	16.3	5,809	7.4	2,544	4.5	680	10.6	9,033
Saltwater fishing	15.0	5,320	15.0	5,191	12.2	1,845	14.5	12,356
Anadromous fishing	13.8	4,922	10.4	3,592	6.2	942	11.1	9,456
Waterskiing	9.5	3,364	5.7	1,972	1.5	234	6.5	5,570
Kayaking	2.2	791	2.7	937	1.2	175	2.2	1,903
Sailing	3.5	1,232	5.5	1,893	4.1	614	4.4	3,739
Canoeing	1.2	419	1.6	549	0.7	104	1.3	1,072
Rowing	1.9	692	4.1	1,422	2.4	369	2.9	2,483
Surfing	1.3	449	0.5	187	0.2	32	0.8	668
Scuba diving	5.2	1,831	3.8	1,295	2.4	358	4.1	3,484
Windsurfing	0.0	2	0.3	100	0.2	29	0.2	131

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,547, age 35-54=34,524, age 55+=15,134. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	28.9	10,258	18.4	6,367	8.0	1,204	20.9	17,829
Downhill skiing	9.5	3,389	9.3	3,203	3.3	497	8.3	7,089
Snowboarding	20.8	7,383	5.1	1,756	0.1	15	10.7	9,154
Cross country skiing	1.0	341	1.8	632	0.6	90	1.2	1,063
Snowmobiling	2.7	964	2.0	693	2.4	365	2.4	2,022

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,547, age 35-54=34,524, age 55+=15,134. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	21.5	7,020	25.1	8,174	13.8	2,399	21.3	17,593
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	27.0	8,830	23.9	7,772	15.7	2,718	23.4	19,320
Developed camping	27.0	8,811	26.7	8,679	15.7	2,723	24.5	20,213
Mountain biking	25.6	8,350	19.2	6,253	4.7	822	18.7	15,425
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.9	7,471	23.0	7,491	12.3	2,127	20.7	17,089
Primitive camping	9.8	3,218	8.7	2,822	3.3	576	8.0	6,616
Drive off-road	16.7	5,448	10.9	3,532	5.6	963	12.0	9,943
Backpacking	7.7	2,513	6.0	1,936	1.8	312	5.8	4,761
Horseback riding on trails	10.2	3,321	7.0	2,277	3.9	681	7.6	6,279
Hunting (any type)	0.9	279	0.7	229	0.2	33	0.7	541
Big game hunting	0.3	93	0.7	234	0.3	45	0.5	372
Small game hunting	0.3	105	0.7	231	0.3	51	0.5	387
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	60	0.2	81	0.2	32	0.2	173

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,674, age 35-54=32,509, age 55+=17,332. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	52.4	17,111	57.2	18,587	46.5	8,065	53.0	43,763
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.7	16,571	50.6	16,448	40.4	7,006	48.5	40,025
Sightseeing	48.9	15,993	57.5	18,685	51.5	8,926	52.8	43,604
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.6	11,304	42.2	13,725	39.0	6,767	38.5	31,796
Visit historic sites	38.7	12,642	48.8	15,867	37.5	6,499	42.4	35,008
View/photograph other wildlife	26.3	8,598	33.2	10,792	27.5	4,764	29.3	24,154
View/photograph birds	16.3	5,337	23.9	7,775	27.1	4,702	21.6	17,814
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	14.4	4,716	15.5	5,033	9.2	1,592	13.7	11,341
View/photograph fish	16.7	5,462	22.8	7,423	15.4	2,670	18.9	15,555
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.1	4,928	23.0	7,462	15.5	2,680	18.3	15,070

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,674, age 35-54=32,509, age 55+=17,332. 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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MENDOCINO 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	90.1	29,434	95.2	30,938	86.2	14,935	91.3	75,307
Family gathering	82.7	27,023	82.7	26,871	74.5	12,905	81.0	66,799
Picnicking	50.3	16,425	66.3	21,541	52.4	9,076	57.0	47,042
Driving for pleasure	44.0	14,384	50.6	16,448	42.4	7,344	46.3	38,176
Bicycling (any type)	49.2	16,091	45.9	14,923	23.2	4,027	42.5	35,041
Horseback riding (any type)	10.2	3,342	8.4	2,739	4.5	782	8.3	6,863

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,674, age 35-54=32,509, age 55+=17,332. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	59.9	19,565	63.5	20,640	48.8	8,461	59.0	48,666
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.6	11,315	33.3	10,817	14.5	2,508	29.9	24,640
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.2	21,630	51.5	16,758	29.5	5,120	52.7	43,508
Boating (any type)	22.3	7,293	23.1	7,521	9.8	1,706	20.0	16,520
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.0	8,491	30.5	9,923	14.0	2,423	25.3	20,837
Freshwater fishing	13.4	4,370	14.3	4,633	8.3	1,446	12.7	10,449
Motorboating	11.1	3,630	9.6	3,128	4.6	804	9.2	7,562
Coldwater fishing	6.3	2,068	8.8	2,877	5.3	922	7.1	5,867
Warmwater fishing	15.6	5,107	18.1	5,887	6.4	1,103	14.7	12,097
Rafting	4.7	1,552	3.8	1,232	1.1	195	3.6	2,979
Snorkeling	5.0	1,619	5.7	1,843	3.2	562	4.9	4,024
Use personal watercraft	15.9	5,199	7.3	2,372	1.8	312	9.6	7,883
Saltwater fishing	5.9	1,931	5.2	1,705	2.7	465	5.0	4,101
Anadromous fishing	6.0	1,965	4.3	1,382	3.0	523	4.7	3,870
Waterskiing	7.8	2,560	4.1	1,345	0.7	117	4.9	4,022
Kayaking	1.6	536	2.5	812	0.4	72	1.7	1,420
Sailing	5.5	1,795	4.7	1,524	3.7	634	4.8	3,953
Canoeing	1.3	433	1.6	521	0.3	52	1.2	1,006
Rowing	2.5	811	2.0	634	0.2	37	1.8	1,482
Surfing	0.6	182	0.3	90	0.4	75	0.4	347
Scuba diving	2.0	665	0.6	197	0.3	58	1.1	920
Windsurfing	0.4	142	0.6	179	0.1	21	0.4	342

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,674, age 35-54=32,509, age 55+=17,332. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	23.3	7,629	18.0	5,855	4.4	756	17.3	14,240
Downhill skiing	6.6	2,158	7.9	2,575	1.9	333	6.1	5,066
Snowboarding	11.7	3,822	3.7	1,215	0.0	0	6.1	5,037
Cross country skiing	1.1	375	1.7	548	0.4	63	1.2	986
Snowmobiling	3.8	1,241	0.9	304	1.0	166	2.1	1,711

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,674, age 35-54=32,509, age 55+=17,332. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	54.0	3,491	62.5	3,908	39.5	1,461	54.0	8,860
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	70.3	4,541	75.5	4,723	53.8	1,988	68.6	11,252
Developed camping	46.5	3,004	50.2	3,139	37.1	1,373	45.8	7,516
Mountain biking	48.2	3,111	47.2	2,953	23.1	854	42.1	6,918
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.8	1,538	26.2	1,641	20.1	742	23.9	3,921
Primitive camping	57.2	3,698	51.3	3,209	29.0	1,071	48.6	7,978
Drive off-road	52.6	3,397	35.8	2,239	26.3	971	40.3	6,607
Backpacking	36.5	2,358	41.2	2,575	13.3	491	33.0	5,424
Horseback riding on trails	7.1	461	10.7	671	5.5	202	8.1	1,334
Hunting (any type)	35.9	2,318	26.3	1,646	20.1	744	28.7	4,708
Big game hunting	23.3	1,504	17.1	1,069	15.9	588	19.3	3,161
Small game hunting	16.3	1,055	13.2	826	5.1	189	12.6	2,070
Migratory bird hunting	17.4	1,121	7.8	487	5.5	202	11.0	1,810

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,461, age 35-54=6,256, age 55+=3,696. 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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MENDOCINO 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	57.9	3,744	77.3	4,839	71.5	2,642	68.4	11,225
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.4	3,386	63.1	3,946	50.3	1,860	56.0	9,192
Sightseeing	50.4	3,255	65.2	4,077	65.4	2,416	59.4	9,748
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.7	2,950	65.4	4,092	60.2	2,225	56.5	9,267
Visit historic sites	46.6	3,009	61.5	3,849	52.6	1,944	53.6	8,802
View/photograph other wildlife	52.5	3,394	64.8	4,053	59.1	2,185	58.7	9,632
View/photograph birds	21.4	1,382	49.7	3,108	41.9	1,550	36.8	6,040
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	55.5	3,586	49.9	3,122	47.5	1,754	51.6	8,462
View/photograph fish	33.9	2,188	32.6	2,042	32.0	1,183	33.0	5,413
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.5	1,197	39.8	2,488	29.2	1,078	29.0	4,763

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,461, age 35-54=6,256, age 55+=3,696. 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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MENDOCINO 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	76.3	4,931	86.3	5,402	81.7	3,019	81.4	13,352
Family gathering	77.2	4,986	81.6	5,103	75.5	2,791	78.5	12,880
Picnicking	47.1	3,042	63.8	3,994	52.3	1,934	54.7	8,970
Driving for pleasure	56.4	3,646	65.4	4,089	62.0	2,291	61.1	10,026
Bicycling (any type)	59.4	3,838	61.3	3,832	36.4	1,344	54.9	9,014
Horseback riding (any type)	9.3	602	13.6	848	7.3	271	10.5	1,721

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,461, age 35-54=6,256, age 55+=3,696. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	56.1	3,622	55.7	3,485	39.5	1,460	52.2	8,567
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.5	4,362	62.1	3,883	30.9	1,142	57.2	9,387
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.0	2,846	38.6	2,414	19.0	704	36.3	5,964
Boating (any type)	57.3	3,702	51.8	3,239	35.6	1,316	50.3	8,257
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.3	2,730	40.4	2,527	24.7	914	37.6	6,171
Freshwater fishing	52.4	3,387	48.2	3,015	43.0	1,591	48.7	7,993
Motorboating	41.4	2,676	39.0	2,437	29.1	1,077	37.7	6,190
Coldwater fishing	44.1	2,851	43.9	2,748	37.4	1,382	42.5	6,981
Warmwater fishing	37.1	2,400	28.9	1,810	17.2	634	29.5	4,844
Rafting	18.8	1,216	16.4	1,024	6.8	253	15.2	2,493
Snorkeling	6.7	433	11.3	708	6.7	246	8.5	1,387
Use personal watercraft	23.8	1,536	11.3	705	4.7	175	14.7	2,416
Saltwater fishing	28.1	1,815	26.5	1,660	21.0	777	25.9	4,252
Anadromous fishing	45.4	2,935	32.8	2,055	23.3	863	35.7	5,853
Waterskiing	18.8	1,212	11.0	687	3.5	130	12.4	2,029
Kayaking	8.1	522	11.0	687	4.1	150	8.3	1,359
Sailing	7.5	482	10.4	651	6.1	227	8.3	1,360
Canoeing	13.8	889	19.1	1,194	6.3	232	14.1	2,315
Rowing	3.7	237	9.8	614	5.1	188	6.3	1,039
Surfing	9.4	607	3.6	227	1.6	59	5.4	893
Scuba diving	5.9	384	4.4	278	2.5	94	4.6	756
Windsurfing	0.2	13	0.4	24	0.2	8	0.3	45

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,461, age 35-54=6,256, age 55+=3,696. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	60.2	3,890	38.8	2,428	20.3	749	43.1	7,067
Downhill skiing	14.6	943	15.6	974	7.1	264	13.3	2,181
Snowboarding	35.3	2,282	9.4	589	1.8	65	17.9	2,936
Cross country skiing	4.2	273	10.3	642	4.6	171	6.6	1,086
Snowmobiling	11.8	765	7.9	497	7.6	282	9.4	1,544

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,461, age 35-54=6,256, age 55+=3,696. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	51.0	3,231	54.7	3,774	32.7	1,408	47.9	8,413
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	65.1	4,129	57.1	3,939	37.8	1,630	55.3	9,698
Developed camping	44.8	2,840	43.5	3,001	27.7	1,196	40.1	7,037
Mountain biking	46.0	2,914	31.2	2,153	9.4	405	31.2	5,472
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.6	1,625	30.1	2,078	18.7	806	25.7	4,509
Primitive camping	40.6	2,573	35.7	2,467	14.6	631	32.3	5,671
Drive off-road	40.6	2,573	24.7	1,704	13.6	585	27.7	4,862
Backpacking	23.0	1,455	20.3	1,404	6.6	285	17.9	3,144
Horseback riding on trails	16.5	1,046	11.9	823	5.1	218	11.9	2,087
Hunting (any type)	9.1	575	8.6	591	3.4	148	7.5	1,314
Big game hunting	3.3	211	6.9	475	2.5	109	4.5	795
Small game hunting	2.8	177	5.2	356	2.3	97	3.6	630
Migratory bird hunting	3.4	214	3.6	248	2.7	116	3.3	578

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,338, age 35-54=6,903, age 55+=4,311. 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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MENDOCINO 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	70.5	4,471	75.8	5,235	64.0	2,758	71.0	12,464
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.5	4,026	63.5	4,384	49.7	2,143	60.1	10,553
Sightseeing	58.7	3,722	69.1	4,769	62.0	2,672	63.6	11,163
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	60.6	3,839	66.4	4,582	63.1	2,722	63.5	11,143
Visit historic sites	46.4	2,939	58.7	4,052	46.7	2,012	51.3	9,003
View/photograph other wildlife	55.8	3,538	64.6	4,459	58.4	2,519	59.9	10,516
View/photograph birds	33.5	2,125	48.0	3,312	55.6	2,395	44.6	7,832
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	45.6	2,891	48.2	3,324	31.9	1,375	43.2	7,590
View/photograph fish	31.5	1,998	40.7	2,812	27.7	1,196	34.2	6,006
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.0	1,585	34.0	2,349	22.0	947	27.8	4,881

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,338, age 35-54=6,903, age 55+=4,311. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	87.3	5,535	89.5	6,179	81.9	3,530	86.9	15,244
Family gathering	85.7	5,430	84.8	5,851	75.9	3,273	82.9	14,554
Picnicking	56.7	3,591	69.5	4,798	58.2	2,509	62.1	10,898
Driving for pleasure	62.2	3,942	70.9	4,892	59.3	2,557	64.9	11,391
Bicycling (any type)	57.6	3,649	48.8	3,369	24.4	1,052	46.0	8,070
Horseback riding (any type)	19.9	1,259	16.0	1,106	6.8	295	15.2	2,660

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,338, age 35-54=6,903, age 55+=4,311. 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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MENDOCINO 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	55.2	3,499	55.8	3,849	42.8	1,847	52.4	9,195
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.8	4,358	63.2	4,366	24.4	1,054	55.7	9,778
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.7	3,212	39.5	2,729	22.7	980	39.4	6,921
Boating (any type)	50.7	3,215	45.2	3,120	19.7	850	40.9	7,185
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.6	2,572	45.9	3,169	21.5	927	38.0	6,668
Freshwater fishing	30.9	1,958	34.1	2,354	19.5	842	29.4	5,154
Motorboating	36.7	2,325	29.0	2,004	15.1	653	28.4	4,982
Coldwater fishing	22.0	1,392	31.3	2,159	17.1	736	24.4	4,287
Warmwater fishing	20.1	1,272	22.4	1,544	7.6	327	17.9	3,143
Rafting	20.9	1,326	12.5	866	3.9	168	13.4	2,360
Snorkeling	7.3	464	8.0	551	4.0	172	6.8	1,187
Use personal watercraft	22.7	1,439	7.6	522	2.2	94	11.7	2,055
Saltwater fishing	11.6	733	9.4	646	5.7	246	9.3	1,625
Anadromous fishing	19.5	1,239	13.9	960	10.2	439	15.0	2,638
Waterskiing	14.7	929	7.8	541	1.3	58	8.7	1,528
Kayaking	6.6	421	7.8	536	1.0	45	5.7	1,002
Sailing	9.1	575	7.6	522	6.2	269	7.8	1,366
Canoeing	12.9	819	16.4	1,134	2.6	112	11.8	2,065
Rowing	5.4	341	2.6	181	0.7	29	3.1	551
Surfing	3.9	249	1.7	118	2.0	85	2.6	452
Scuba diving	2.2	141	0.9	59	0.3	12	1.2	212
Windsurfing	0.6	41	0.7	51	0.1	5	0.6	97

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,338, age 35-54=6,903, age 55+=4,311. 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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MENDOCINO 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)	52.1	3,302	39.1	2,696	8.7	374	36.3	6,372
Downhill skiing	12.6	799	13.8	956	3.1	135	10.8	1,890
Snowboarding	18.4	1,164	5.4	373	0.0	0	8.8	1,537
Cross country skiing	5.6	355	10.4	715	1.3	56	6.4	1,126
Snowmobiling	14.4	911	4.5	310	3.1	134	7.7	1,355

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,338, age 35-54=6,903, age 55+=4,311. 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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MENDOCINO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	41.5	22,775	48.0	21,664	28.9	7,413	41.3	51,852
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.7	21,194	37.9	17,125	26.2	6,705	35.8	45,024
Developed camping	39.2	21,510	40.3	18,208	26.3	6,735	37.0	46,453
Mountain biking	30.5	16,709	26.9	12,138	12.9	3,312	25.6	32,159
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.3	8,961	20.2	9,110	17.8	4,551	18.0	22,622
Primitive camping	21.8	11,969	17.1	7,722	8.6	2,202	17.4	21,893
Drive off-road	18.4	10,072	12.3	5,552	9.1	2,320	14.3	17,944
Backpacking	22.5	12,340	21.5	9,724	6.6	1,700	18.9	23,764
Horseback riding on trails	3.3	1,797	3.9	1,751	1.7	441	3.2	3,989
Hunting (any type)	6.6	3,609	4.6	2,078	4.4	1,115	5.4	6,802
Big game hunting	4.0	2,173	2.6	1,175	2.6	661	3.2	4,009
Small game hunting	1.7	957	1.5	671	0.5	121	1.4	1,749
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	1,030	0.8	356	0.5	129	1.2	1,515

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

Mendocino NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=54,819, age 35-54=45,154, age 55+=25,632. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.