JEFFERSON 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	43.9	728,835	42.7	804,489	26.9	445,288	38.1	1,978,612
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	49.4	819,305	38.2	719,809	25.7	424,274	37.8	1,963,388
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.4	570,962	34.1	642,018	26.1	432,237	31.7	1,645,217
Drive off-road	40.4	669,842	26.6	500,684	13.3	219,234	26.7	1,389,760
Developed camping	33.3	552,793	29.7	560,178	14.4	238,517	26.0	1,351,488
Mountain biking	28.4	471,524	19.8	372,142	6.1	101,438	18.2	945,104
Primitive camping	26.9	446,120	18.3	345,540	6.4	106,204	17.3	897,864
Hunting (any type)	19.5	323,145	16.3	307,645	10.4	172,411	15.5	803,201
Big game hunting	17.6	291,951	13.2	249,393	8.0	131,641	12.9	672,985
Small game hunting	17.3	286,862	12.6	237,931	7.8	129,522	12.6	654,315
Backpacking	15.8	261,833	11.0	206,819	3.0	49,218	10.0	517,870
Horseback riding on trails	15.1	251,339	10.4	196,620	2.4	39,939	9.4	487,898
Migratory bird hunting	4.0	67,077	2.2	40,601	0.9	15,607	2.4	123,285

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,659,334, age 35-54=1,884,228, age 55+=1,654,073. 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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JEFFERSON 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	61.3	1,017,436	68.1	1,284,100	58.2	962,492	62.8	3,264,028
Sightseeing	61.1	1,013,204	64.4	1,214,043	57.2	946,805	61.1	3,174,052
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.3	1,083,234	65.1	1,226,610	44.2	731,044	58.5	3,040,888
View/photograph other wildlife	49.1	815,370	55.9	1,054,046	47.3	783,010	51.0	2,652,426
Visit historic sites	50.9	845,169	55.8	1,051,239	43.1	712,724	50.2	2,609,132
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	645,746	50.2	946,052	47.7	788,265	45.8	2,380,063
View/photograph birds	26.4	437,858	38.2	719,230	43.4	717,524	36.1	1,874,612
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.7	625,893	35.3	664,585	25.2	416,809	32.8	1,707,287
View/photograph fish	28.3	470,375	27.8	523,214	19.8	327,355	25.4	1,320,944
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.4	355,841	23.8	448,586	19.2	316,858	21.6	1,121,285

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,659,334, age 35-54=1,884,228, age 55+=1,654,073. 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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JEFFERSON 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	86.7	1,438,269	86.6	1,631,199	82.3	1,361,439	85.2	4,430,907
Family gathering	79.5	1,319,286	79.0	1,488,253	70.5	1,166,132	76.5	3,973,671
Driving for pleasure	70.4	1,168,775	71.7	1,350,241	65.3	1,080,288	69.2	3,599,304
Picnicking	62.4	1,036,089	65.0	1,225,438	55.1	911,992	61.1	3,173,519
Bicycling (any type)	44.8	743,185	33.8	637,706	17.9	295,470	32.3	1,676,361
Horseback riding (any type)	14.1	233,740	13.0	244,069	3.4	56,132	10.3	533,941

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,659,334, age 35-54=1,884,228, age 55+=1,654,073. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.8	1,008,096	49.6	935,235	25.5	421,723	45.5	2,365,054
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	58.2	966,247	45.7	861,975	19.6	323,786	41.4	2,152,008
Visit a beach	47.5	787,367	45.0	848,734	30.0	496,647	41.0	2,132,748
Boating (any type)	47.7	791,573	41.2	775,891	23.8	394,294	37.7	1,961,758
Freshwater fishing	45.3	751,597	38.8	731,626	25.5	421,459	36.6	1,904,682
Warmwater fishing	38.7	641,544	33.0	621,431	21.7	358,813	31.2	1,621,788
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	35.7	592,331	32.1	604,696	16.4	270,722	28.2	1,467,749
Motorboating	34.3	569,939	30.0	565,817	18.9	312,972	27.9	1,448,728
Coldwater fishing	21.9	362,574	17.1	322,542	10.6	176,083	16.6	861,199
Saltwater fishing	16.4	272,449	13.6	256,999	9.8	161,605	13.3	691,053
Rafting	19.3	320,479	12.8	241,291	4.2	68,670	12.1	630,440
Use personal watercraft	18.4	304,718	10.1	190,095	2.3	38,513	10.3	533,326
Canoeing	12.9	214,154	8.2	155,303	4.3	71,230	8.5	440,687
Waterskiing	15.1	250,904	7.5	141,932	1.1	17,395	7.9	410,231
Snorkeling	6.5	107,543	5.0	93,571	1.9	30,909	4.5	232,023
Sailing	4.6	77,054	3.9	74,242	2.8	45,746	3.8	197,042
Anadromous fishing	5.6	92,407	3.2	59,962	1.5	25,174	3.4	177,543
Rowing	4.4	73,621	3.3	61,651	2.5	42,083	3.4	177,355
Kayaking	5.1	85,088	2.9	55,464	0.8	13,811	3.0	154,363
Scuba diving	2.4	39,145	1.6	29,265	0.4	6,439	1.4	74,849
Surfing	2.4	39,870	1.2	23,078	0.3	5,112	1.3	68,060
Windsurfing	0.9	14,586	0.2	4,188	0.2	3,573	0.4	22,347

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,659,334, age 35-54=1,884,228, age 55+=1,654,073. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	38.2	633,492	23.9	450,412	6.0	99,934	22.8	1,183,838
Downhill skiing	12.5	207,449	6.4	121,027	1.0	15,877	6.6	344,353
Snowboarding	7.9	130,786	1.8	33,956	0.5	8,439	3.3	173,181
Snowmobiling	3.5	58,232	2.2	41,750	0.6	9,220	2.1	109,202
Cross country skiing	2.5	40,721	2.0	37,321	0.7	11,762	1.7	89,804

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,659,334, age 35-54=1,884,228, age 55+=1,654,073. 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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JEFFERSON 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	65.8	29,331	54.8	12,427	39.1	2,268	60.3	44,026
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.8	18,164	31.3	7,087	23.6	1,369	36.5	26,620
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.9	9,776	21.2	4,808	18.1	1,049	21.4	15,633
Drive off-road	35.4	15,790	21.9	4,959	11.9	687	29.4	21,436
Developed camping	27.6	12,278	26.8	6,071	12.7	734	26.1	19,083
Mountain biking	39.5	17,610	25.7	5,815	8.7	502	32.8	23,927
Primitive camping	24.8	11,041	20.5	4,646	7.8	453	22.1	16,140
Hunting (any type)	17.9	7,958	14.6	3,303	11.8	683	16.4	11,944
Big game hunting	13.1	5,857	9.5	2,150	6.4	373	11.5	8,380
Small game hunting	11.9	5,312	8.3	1,884	6.7	386	10.4	7,582
Backpacking	20.9	9,326	13.3	3,004	4.2	241	17.2	12,571
Horseback riding on trails	11.3	5,045	8.4	1,911	3.5	202	9.8	7,158
Migratory bird hunting	4.2	1,865	2.1	475	0.8	47	3.3	2,387

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,553, age 35-54=22,666, age 55+=5,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	46.5	20,726	49.3	11,177	43.6	2,524	47.2	34,427
Sightseeing	38.3	17,049	41.0	9,300	36.2	2,100	39.0	28,449
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.5	30,062	60.2	13,656	42.6	2,468	63.3	46,186
View/photograph other wildlife	34.4	15,335	33.2	7,529	31.5	1,824	33.8	24,688
Visit historic sites	41.5	18,509	41.2	9,332	31.7	1,838	40.6	29,679
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.8	13,286	34.6	7,837	37.6	2,176	31.9	23,299
View/photograph birds	18.7	8,336	23.1	5,237	24.9	1,440	20.6	15,013
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.5	13,585	25.0	5,666	17.8	1,032	27.8	20,283
View/photograph fish	22.2	9,908	18.6	4,206	17.7	1,024	20.7	15,138
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.6	9,640	21.8	4,948	20.9	1,209	21.6	15,797

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,553, age 35-54=22,666, age 55+=5,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	72.4	32,247	73.2	16,595	69.7	4,036	72.4	52,878
Family gathering	72.7	32,373	74.6	16,912	64.7	3,746	72.6	53,031
Driving for pleasure	50.3	22,405	47.8	10,836	43.6	2,528	49.0	35,769
Picnicking	51.9	23,127	52.2	11,842	43.6	2,528	51.4	37,497
Bicycling (any type)	51.1	22,759	35.7	8,102	23.0	1,335	44.1	32,196
Horseback riding (any type)	7.4	3,309	10.5	2,372	4.2	246	8.1	5,927

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,553, age 35-54=22,666, age 55+=5,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.1	20,992	38.7	8,782	22.0	1,273	42.5	31,047
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	53.5	23,846	39.3	8,906	19.8	1,149	46.4	33,901
Visit a beach	45.2	20,143	41.8	9,473	30.7	1,777	43.0	31,393
Boating (any type)	34.1	15,189	31.1	7,055	19.0	1,103	32.0	23,347
Freshwater fishing	34.1	15,194	30.7	6,965	24.0	1,390	32.3	23,549
Warmwater fishing	21.3	9,512	19.3	4,385	15.1	872	20.2	14,769
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.3	10,811	22.0	4,989	10.7	622	22.5	16,422
Motorboating	21.1	9,382	18.9	4,293	12.5	727	19.7	14,402
Coldwater fishing	20.1	8,938	15.6	3,544	12.3	710	18.1	13,192
Saltwater fishing	24.9	11,074	22.4	5,079	16.6	959	23.4	17,112
Rafting	14.2	6,348	10.5	2,378	3.9	227	12.3	8,953
Use personal watercraft	16.9	7,514	9.9	2,251	3.4	195	13.6	9,960
Canoeing	8.9	3,962	6.3	1,436	3.1	177	7.6	5,575
Waterskiing	9.8	4,354	5.3	1,196	1.1	61	7.7	5,611
Snorkeling	6.9	3,096	5.1	1,166	2.0	118	6.0	4,380
Sailing	3.6	1,622	2.9	656	2.5	144	3.3	2,422
Anadromous fishing	8.9	3,973	6.1	1,375	2.4	140	7.5	5,488
Rowing	4.4	1,960	2.9	647	3.4	197	3.8	2,804
Kayaking	4.9	2,191	2.4	554	0.7	39	3.8	2,784
Scuba diving	2.4	1,057	1.2	281	0.7	40	1.9	1,378
Surfing	6.7	2,972	2.9	649	0.7	41	5.0	3,662
Windsurfing	1.3	559	0.4	88	0.6	37	0.9	684

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,553, age 35-54=22,666, age 55+=5,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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)	25.5	11,369	15.6	3,547	4.5	262	20.8	15,178
Downhill skiing	8.4	3,735	4.4	996	0.4	26	6.5	4,757
Snowboarding	8.4	3,741	1.9	429	1.0	60	5.8	4,230
Snowmobiling	2.2	968	0.7	162	0.3	16	1.6	1,146
Cross country skiing	2.0	881	1.8	408	0.5	27	1.8	1,316

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,553, age 35-54=22,666, age 55+=5,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	46.1	13,015	51.8	7,917	30.3	1,775	46.0	22,707
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.8	8,132	22.2	3,396	13.2	775	24.9	12,303
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.9	5,323	21.0	3,214	14.3	841	19.0	9,378
Drive off-road	17.9	5,050	14.3	2,179	6.8	399	15.5	7,628
Developed camping	26.5	7,477	25.1	3,834	9.9	578	24.1	11,889
Mountain biking	22.3	6,299	17.4	2,653	4.9	289	18.7	9,241
Primitive camping	14.3	4,039	8.0	1,223	1.9	109	10.9	5,371
Hunting (any type)	2.0	551	2.3	350	1.0	60	1.9	961
Big game hunting	0.9	264	0.9	145	0.8	47	0.9	456
Small game hunting	1.6	456	0.9	143	0.2	14	1.2	613
Backpacking	9.8	2,766	9.4	1,428	1.8	106	8.7	4,300
Horseback riding on trails	11.3	3,204	9.2	1,409	0.4	23	9.4	4,636
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.0	5	0.1	3	0.0	8

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,232, age 35-54=15,270, age 55+=5,865. 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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JEFFERSON 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	48.5	13,679	55.3	8,437	44.0	2,581	50.0	24,697
Sightseeing	38.5	10,869	42.5	6,486	37.5	2,201	39.6	19,556
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.2	17,267	67.7	10,331	42.2	2,473	60.9	30,071
View/photograph other wildlife	28.0	7,913	38.8	5,923	29.3	1,716	31.5	15,552
Visit historic sites	32.2	9,080	41.7	6,364	30.7	1,799	34.9	17,243
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.2	7,394	46.1	7,040	37.9	2,224	33.7	16,658
View/photograph birds	16.5	4,655	28.8	4,402	27.9	1,638	21.7	10,695
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.1	5,405	21.1	3,229	15.3	898	19.3	9,532
View/photograph fish	20.2	5,698	22.4	3,420	11.9	698	19.9	9,816
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.8	5,298	23.0	3,515	17.5	1,026	19.9	9,839

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,232, age 35-54=15,270, age 55+=5,865. 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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JEFFERSON 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	22,588	78.7	12,024	73.2	4,291	78.8	38,903
Family gathering	78.1	22,048	77.4	11,815	69.8	4,093	76.9	37,956
Driving for pleasure	44.6	12,586	48.3	7,383	43.8	2,567	45.6	22,536
Picnicking	59.6	16,819	59.3	9,055	51.4	3,015	58.5	28,889
Bicycling (any type)	46.6	13,169	35.8	5,467	16.7	982	39.7	19,618
Horseback riding (any type)	13.4	3,771	12.9	1,970	1.3	79	11.8	5,820

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,232, age 35-54=15,270, age 55+=5,865. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.6	14,007	39.0	5,956	17.8	1,043	42.6	21,006
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	44.7	12,609	36.9	5,627	13.3	778	38.5	19,014
Visit a beach	44.7	12,629	44.2	6,752	25.0	1,468	42.2	20,849
Boating (any type)	29.2	8,256	25.5	3,900	13.0	760	26.2	12,916
Freshwater fishing	21.4	6,053	19.3	2,953	10.0	587	19.4	9,593
Warmwater fishing	12.5	3,528	10.3	1,573	5.2	305	11.0	5,406
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.2	6,270	21.6	3,294	10.1	592	20.6	10,156
Motorboating	17.3	4,886	15.7	2,395	8.4	495	15.8	7,776
Coldwater fishing	11.1	3,121	8.2	1,256	3.6	211	9.3	4,588
Saltwater fishing	12.5	3,531	12.9	1,974	6.6	388	11.9	5,893
Rafting	10.4	2,925	9.8	1,500	1.6	91	9.1	4,516
Use personal watercraft	15.0	4,225	8.3	1,261	0.8	44	11.2	5,530
Canoeing	4.9	1,387	2.8	426	1.4	80	3.8	1,893
Waterskiing	6.9	1,962	3.2	492	0.0	2	5.0	2,456
Snorkeling	3.6	1,021	3.4	521	0.8	49	3.2	1,591
Sailing	3.4	968	3.0	457	1.7	100	3.1	1,525
Anadromous fishing	4.1	1,150	2.4	374	0.8	48	3.2	1,572
Rowing	3.5	989	3.4	519	1.5	86	3.2	1,594
Kayaking	2.9	827	2.6	404	0.6	35	2.6	1,266
Scuba diving	1.1	307	0.8	115	0.0	0	0.9	422
Surfing	1.8	498	0.7	104	0.2	13	1.2	615
Windsurfing	0.6	183	0.2	36	0.1	4	0.5	223

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,232, age 35-54=15,270, age 55+=5,865. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	21.0	5,940	15.9	2,423	2.8	166	17.3	8,529
Downhill skiing	7.1	2,003	4.6	700	0.2	11	5.5	2,714
Snowboarding	5.1	1,426	1.3	200	0.1	3	3.3	1,629
Snowmobiling	1.6	459	1.8	270	0.1	7	1.5	736
Cross country skiing	1.1	297	1.5	226	0.3	19	1.1	542

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,232, age 35-54=15,270, age 55+=5,865. 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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JEFFERSON 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	54.2	376,707	48.4	391,045	32.9	221,986	45.4	989,738
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.7	428,337	48.6	392,835	35.7	241,291	48.8	1,062,463
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	41.5	288,526	36.3	293,849	30.5	205,606	36.2	787,981
Drive off-road	54.9	381,533	33.7	272,472	18.4	124,510	35.7	778,515
Developed camping	37.5	260,327	31.6	255,345	16.7	112,911	28.9	628,583
Mountain biking	35.1	243,781	23.4	189,136	8.6	58,035	22.5	490,952
Primitive camping	37.7	261,550	27.7	224,368	11.4	76,623	25.8	562,541
Hunting (any type)	38.0	263,624	30.7	248,175	21.7	146,778	30.2	658,577
Big game hunting	36.2	251,154	25.8	208,231	16.5	111,097	26.2	570,482
Small game hunting	33.5	232,877	24.9	201,459	17.1	115,101	25.2	549,437
Backpacking	22.0	152,690	14.0	112,998	4.4	30,004	13.6	295,692
Horseback riding on trails	16.8	116,409	11.0	89,014	4.6	31,369	10.9	236,792
Migratory bird hunting	9.0	62,507	4.5	36,119	2.0	13,359	5.1	111,985

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=694,536, age 35-54=808,640, age 55+=675,043. 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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JEFFERSON 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	64.6	448,711	67.6	546,764	58.6	395,573	63.9	1,391,048
Sightseeing	64.9	450,449	65.1	526,675	56.4	380,858	62.3	1,357,982
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.6	490,251	64.2	519,288	44.8	302,631	60.2	1,312,170
View/photograph other wildlife	56.0	388,896	57.2	462,165	50.4	340,430	54.7	1,191,491
Visit historic sites	60.1	417,333	56.2	454,239	44.9	303,293	53.9	1,174,865
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.7	282,543	44.9	363,119	47.0	317,136	44.2	962,798
View/photograph birds	28.6	198,748	35.8	289,218	41.0	277,044	35.1	765,010
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.2	341,668	41.0	331,677	28.9	195,020	39.9	868,365
View/photograph fish	30.5	211,655	29.4	238,018	24.3	164,086	28.2	613,759
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.1	167,681	24.4	197,335	21.1	142,667	23.3	507,683

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=694,536, age 35-54=808,640, age 55+=675,043. 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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JEFFERSON 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	82.6	573,777	83.3	673,663	80.4	542,828	82.2	1,790,268
Family gathering	76.5	531,530	76.8	620,670	67.0	452,564	73.7	1,604,764
Driving for pleasure	76.1	528,675	74.8	604,758	68.1	459,675	73.1	1,593,108
Picnicking	61.7	428,476	62.9	508,363	52.2	352,409	59.2	1,289,248
Bicycling (any type)	46.8	324,992	33.9	274,480	21.3	143,577	34.1	743,049
Horseback riding (any type)	12.8	89,114	13.6	110,178	5.5	36,946	10.8	236,238

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=694,536, age 35-54=808,640, age 55+=675,043. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	62.3	432,388	51.8	418,635	28.7	193,616	48.0	1,044,639
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.4	468,139	50.6	409,016	24.7	166,990	47.9	1,044,145
Visit a beach	47.9	332,921	42.9	346,666	32.9	222,358	41.4	901,945
Boating (any type)	57.9	402,265	48.9	395,655	30.3	204,725	46.0	1,002,645
Freshwater fishing	59.2	411,384	50.9	411,846	39.6	267,640	50.1	1,090,870
Warmwater fishing	53.2	369,830	46.3	374,572	35.2	237,291	45.1	981,693
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.9	284,283	34.6	279,477	17.9	120,909	31.4	684,669
Motorboating	44.0	305,321	36.0	290,876	24.3	163,888	34.9	760,085
Coldwater fishing	28.5	198,016	23.7	192,002	18.2	122,581	23.5	512,599
Saltwater fishing	21.0	145,747	17.1	138,314	14.0	94,760	17.4	378,821
Rafting	23.3	161,994	15.4	124,293	6.6	44,638	15.2	330,925
Use personal watercraft	21.1	146,503	11.8	95,665	3.8	25,387	12.3	267,555
Canoeing	18.7	129,980	12.0	97,134	6.5	44,064	12.4	271,178
Waterskiing	20.1	139,342	10.9	88,504	2.3	15,422	11.2	243,268
Snorkeling	9.5	66,109	6.6	53,063	2.4	15,936	6.2	135,108
Sailing	4.4	30,817	4.1	33,238	3.1	20,651	3.9	84,706
Anadromous fishing	6.7	46,793	4.3	34,699	2.3	15,290	4.4	96,782
Rowing	5.2	35,989	3.2	25,523	3.8	25,802	4.0	87,314
Kayaking	6.1	42,564	2.8	22,766	0.9	5,854	3.3	71,184
Scuba diving	3.6	24,821	2.3	18,871	0.9	6,056	2.3	49,748
Surfing	3.8	26,123	2.1	17,089	0.3	2,244	2.1	45,456
Windsurfing	0.9	6,205	0.3	2,096	0.3	2,244	0.5	10,545

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=694,536, age 35-54=808,640, age 55+=675,043. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	44.4	308,423	25.3	204,488	8.0	53,856	26.0	566,767
Downhill skiing	15.6	108,664	7.2	57,980	1.4	9,570	8.1	176,214
Snowboarding	11.1	76,871	2.1	16,922	0.8	5,545	4.6	99,338
Snowmobiling	4.6	31,961	2.2	17,844	0.7	4,658	2.5	54,463
Cross country skiing	3.2	22,019	2.3	18,353	0.9	5,848	2.1	46,220

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=694,536, age 35-54=808,640, age 55+=675,043. 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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JEFFERSON 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	39.6	268,785	42.9	357,328	24.5	205,320	35.4	831,433
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.3	307,639	33.3	277,122	19.6	163,954	31.9	748,715
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.1	218,186	35.0	291,954	24.1	202,325	30.3	712,465
Drive off-road	32.5	220,930	22.9	191,082	10.1	84,758	21.1	496,770
Developed camping	34.6	235,046	31.3	260,975	13.8	115,953	26.0	611,974
Mountain biking	22.7	154,242	17.1	142,303	4.3	35,949	14.1	332,494
Primitive camping	21.8	147,873	12.1	100,898	3.2	26,558	11.7	275,329
Hunting (any type)	5.4	37,020	5.2	43,703	2.4	20,092	4.3	100,815
Big game hunting	3.5	23,897	3.7	30,548	2.0	17,133	3.0	71,578
Small game hunting	5.0	34,013	3.0	24,857	1.2	10,019	2.9	68,889
Backpacking	11.6	78,948	9.3	77,653	2.0	17,120	7.4	173,721
Horseback riding on trails	16.6	112,681	11.3	94,339	0.8	6,834	9.1	213,854
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.3	2,771	0.2	1,914	0.2	4,685

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=679,361, age 35-54=833,391, age 55+=837,878. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	64.9	441,134	74.5	620,471	61.0	511,382	66.9	1,572,987
Sightseeing	63.1	428,533	67.4	561,768	59.6	499,263	63.4	1,489,564
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.9	433,790	69.3	577,318	45.4	380,001	59.2	1,391,109
View/photograph other wildlife	49.9	339,212	60.9	507,305	48.0	401,935	53.1	1,248,452
Visit historic sites	45.8	310,817	58.5	487,915	43.0	360,407	49.3	1,159,139
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.4	288,268	59.5	495,642	50.7	424,804	51.4	1,208,714
View/photograph birds	27.8	188,827	44.1	367,820	48.1	403,254	40.8	959,901
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.2	218,855	33.8	281,663	24.1	202,064	29.9	702,582
View/photograph fish	28.7	194,992	27.9	232,471	17.0	142,067	24.2	569,530
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.5	132,190	23.8	198,373	17.8	148,972	20.4	479,535

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=679,361, age 35-54=833,391, age 55+=837,878. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	92.4	627,403	90.3	752,770	84.0	703,693	88.7	2,083,866
Family gathering	82.6	561,482	80.7	672,481	72.8	610,300	78.5	1,844,263
Driving for pleasure	71.9	488,639	73.6	613,513	65.7	550,102	70.3	1,652,254
Picnicking	66.8	453,725	70.3	586,033	59.0	494,746	65.3	1,534,504
Bicycling (any type)	42.4	288,014	33.7	281,000	15.0	126,043	29.6	695,057
Horseback riding (any type)	18.4	125,324	13.9	116,226	2.0	17,025	11.0	258,575

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=679,361, age 35-54=833,391, age 55+=837,878. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.3	450,743	51.9	432,200	24.3	203,827	46.2	1,086,770
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	58.5	397,549	47.0	391,569	17.0	142,318	39.6	931,436
Visit a beach	47.4	322,167	47.5	395,948	27.8	232,600	40.4	950,715
Boating (any type)	46.8	317,651	39.6	330,289	20.9	174,753	35.0	822,693
Freshwater fishing	38.0	258,386	30.9	257,262	15.5	130,225	27.5	645,873
Warmwater fishing	31.2	211,998	24.2	201,686	12.6	105,537	22.1	519,221
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	35.5	240,964	32.8	273,706	16.2	135,535	27.7	650,205
Motorboating	33.0	224,003	29.6	246,681	16.7	140,157	26.0	610,841
Coldwater fishing	17.9	121,802	12.2	101,656	5.2	43,689	11.4	267,147
Saltwater fishing	11.7	79,433	9.9	82,494	6.3	52,569	9.1	214,496
Rafting	19.9	135,073	12.4	103,196	2.6	22,034	11.1	260,303
Use personal watercraft	18.4	124,687	9.6	79,909	1.4	11,510	9.2	216,106
Canoeing	10.0	68,185	6.0	50,165	3.0	25,031	6.1	143,381
Waterskiing	13.9	94,650	5.6	46,970	0.2	1,520	6.1	143,140
Snorkeling	4.5	30,637	4.1	33,964	1.6	13,729	3.3	78,330
Sailing	5.4	36,474	4.1	34,260	2.6	22,048	3.9	92,782
Anadromous fishing	3.9	26,477	1.8	14,954	0.9	7,390	2.1	48,821
Rowing	4.2	28,665	3.7	30,718	1.7	14,180	3.1	73,563
Kayaking	4.9	33,448	3.4	28,715	0.9	7,375	3.0	69,538
Scuba diving	1.4	9,706	1.0	8,153	0.0	0	0.8	17,859
Surfing	1.0	6,537	0.4	3,724	0.3	2,547	0.5	12,808
Windsurfing	0.8	5,553	0.2	1,444	0.1	942	0.3	7,939

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=679,361, age 35-54=833,391, age 55+=837,878. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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)	37.5	255,013	24.8	206,850	4.9	40,766	21.4	502,629
Downhill skiing	11.9	81,104	6.7	55,569	0.7	5,957	6.1	142,630
Snowboarding	5.3	36,109	1.7	13,822	0.3	2,234	2.2	52,165
Snowmobiling	3.1	20,995	2.5	20,999	0.5	4,204	2.0	46,198
Cross country skiing	2.1	14,461	1.8	15,412	0.6	5,320	1.5	35,193

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=679,361, age 35-54=833,391, age 55+=837,878. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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JEFFERSON 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	17.1	15,666	14.5	12,407	10.7	5,261	14.7	33,334
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.0	25,609	20.9	17,889	16.7	8,230	22.9	51,728
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.5	21,482	22.3	19,130	20.0	9,819	22.3	50,431
Drive off-road	26.6	24,311	16.9	14,470	8.9	4,379	19.1	43,160
Developed camping	17.6	16,087	15.9	13,652	6.9	3,410	14.6	33,149
Mountain biking	29.4	26,861	18.7	16,006	6.5	3,199	20.4	46,066
Primitive camping	10.0	9,138	8.5	7,295	2.7	1,317	7.8	17,750
Hunting (any type)	11.6	10,630	10.2	8,734	7.4	3,639	10.2	23,003
Big game hunting	9.5	8,668	7.5	6,434	4.4	2,149	7.6	17,251
Small game hunting	11.9	10,918	8.8	7,542	6.5	3,194	9.6	21,654
Backpacking	7.7	6,999	5.2	4,421	1.5	755	5.4	12,175
Horseback riding on trails	5.7	5,194	4.3	3,728	2.1	1,053	4.4	9,975
Migratory bird hunting	2.2	1,980	1.0	897	0.4	198	1.4	3,075

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,387, age 35-54=85,769, age 55+=49,178. 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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JEFFERSON 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	39.7	36,300	42.5	36,457	37.1	18,261	40.2	91,018
Sightseeing	49.8	45,505	52.0	44,569	46.2	22,723	49.8	112,797
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.0	47,526	46.5	39,891	32.1	15,795	45.6	103,212
View/photograph other wildlife	31.9	29,134	31.2	26,743	29.3	14,424	31.1	70,301
Visit historic sites	44.3	40,450	43.0	36,875	33.9	16,670	41.5	93,995
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.9	23,688	28.9	24,780	31.2	15,351	28.2	63,819
View/photograph birds	17.6	16,086	21.3	18,288	23.9	11,765	20.4	46,139
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.1	24,725	22.4	19,174	14.0	6,904	22.4	50,803
View/photograph fish	23.6	21,593	20.5	17,551	19.1	9,400	21.4	48,544
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.3	17,595	21.3	18,299	18.8	9,239	19.9	45,133

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,387, age 35-54=85,769, age 55+=49,178. 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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JEFFERSON 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	81.7	74,620	83.6	71,711	80.0	39,362	82.0	185,693
Family gathering	78.1	71,410	80.3	68,841	70.8	34,810	77.3	175,061
Driving for pleasure	58.0	53,047	54.7	46,957	49.9	24,537	55.0	124,541
Picnicking	48.6	44,370	49.5	42,420	39.6	19,466	46.9	106,256
Bicycling (any type)	45.9	41,951	34.0	29,162	21.5	10,559	36.1	81,672
Horseback riding (any type)	3.8	3,437	5.5	4,694	2.3	1,130	4.1	9,261

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,387, age 35-54=85,769, age 55+=49,178. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	39.5	36,065	33.0	28,344	18.2	8,965	32.4	73,374
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.0	26,461	21.5	18,459	10.9	5,379	22.2	50,299
Visit a beach	44.6	40,803	41.1	35,253	31.7	15,590	40.5	91,646
Boating (any type)	19.6	17,957	17.8	15,235	10.4	5,122	16.9	38,314
Freshwater fishing	34.8	31,789	30.8	26,409	24.9	12,236	31.1	70,434
Warmwater fishing	28.2	25,773	26.2	22,442	18.7	9,210	25.4	57,425
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.9	20,032	19.7	16,915	10.1	4,968	18.5	41,915
Motorboating	11.2	10,258	9.7	8,321	6.2	3,033	9.5	21,612
Coldwater fishing	17.3	15,778	15.4	13,211	10.8	5,315	15.2	34,304
Saltwater fishing	20.1	18,380	18.2	15,652	14.8	7,282	18.3	41,314
Rafting	5.4	4,966	3.9	3,379	1.6	783	4.0	9,128
Use personal watercraft	8.4	7,634	4.9	4,236	1.5	718	5.6	12,588
Canoeing	4.8	4,431	3.5	3,034	1.7	828	3.7	8,293
Waterskiing	4.0	3,660	2.2	1,912	0.5	253	2.6	5,825
Snorkeling	3.4	3,101	2.6	2,213	1.1	533	2.6	5,847
Sailing	3.1	2,855	2.6	2,257	2.5	1,218	2.8	6,330
Anadromous fishing	8.1	7,422	6.2	5,348	2.5	1,228	6.2	13,998
Rowing	2.0	1,846	1.5	1,252	1.7	845	1.7	3,943
Kayaking	1.7	1,546	0.8	717	0.2	120	1.1	2,383
Scuba diving	1.5	1,326	1.0	821	0.5	264	1.1	2,411
Surfing	2.0	1,814	1.0	881	0.2	103	1.2	2,798
Windsurfing	1.3	1,167	0.3	249	0.6	273	0.7	1,689

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,387, age 35-54=85,769, age 55+=49,178. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	22.9	20,909	14.1	12,132	4.2	2,076	15.5	35,117
Downhill skiing	3.6	3,300	1.9	1,660	0.2	98	2.2	5,058
Snowboarding	5.6	5,107	1.1	961	0.7	350	2.8	6,418
Snowmobiling	1.7	1,524	0.8	670	0.3	144	1.0	2,338
Cross country skiing	1.4	1,239	1.4	1,198	0.3	160	1.1	2,597

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,387, age 35-54=85,769, age 55+=49,178. 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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JEFFERSON 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	12.6	11,565	13.6	12,918	7.9	5,439	11.7	29,922
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	20.2	18,503	14.3	13,627	8.8	6,031	14.9	38,161
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.5	18,738	22.9	21,784	14.4	9,903	19.7	50,425
Drive off-road	13.2	12,115	10.6	10,105	4.6	3,203	10.0	25,423
Developed camping	15.7	14,376	15.7	14,898	5.4	3,740	12.9	33,014
Mountain biking	16.6	15,153	12.7	12,103	4.2	2,870	11.8	30,126
Primitive camping	5.9	5,401	3.2	3,056	0.7	488	3.5	8,945
Hunting (any type)	1.3	1,212	1.8	1,683	0.8	536	1.3	3,431
Big game hunting	0.6	588	0.8	792	0.7	461	0.7	1,841
Small game hunting	1.5	1,405	0.9	893	0.6	379	1.0	2,677
Backpacking	3.7	3,414	3.3	3,165	0.7	506	2.8	7,085
Horseback riding on trails	6.3	5,792	4.7	4,500	0.4	259	4.1	10,551
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.1	48	0.0	33	0.0	81

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,522, age 35-54=94,978, age 55+=68,903. 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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JEFFERSON 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	41.4	37,891	46.8	44,419	37.1	25,562	42.2	107,872
Sightseeing	48.8	44,630	54.1	51,402	48.9	33,703	50.8	129,735
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.2	43,187	52.2	49,591	32.5	22,389	45.1	115,167
View/photograph other wildlife	25.7	23,505	35.6	33,786	26.5	18,270	29.6	75,561
Visit historic sites	34.9	31,982	44.4	42,168	34.1	23,507	38.2	97,657
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	21.9	20,045	38.3	36,348	31.2	21,479	30.5	77,872
View/photograph birds	15.9	14,578	27.8	26,436	26.6	18,346	23.2	59,360
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	15.5	14,155	18.2	17,269	12.8	8,789	15.7	40,213
View/photograph fish	21.9	20,042	23.7	22,529	12.1	8,320	19.9	50,891
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.8	16,261	20.9	19,811	16.3	11,252	18.5	47,324

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,522, age 35-54=94,978, age 55+=68,903. 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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JEFFERSON 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	90.6	82,927	89.4	84,885	84.5	58,234	88.5	226,046
Family gathering	85.0	77,753	83.7	79,454	76.6	52,812	82.2	210,019
Driving for pleasure	49.8	45,608	55.0	52,272	50.0	34,426	51.8	132,306
Picnicking	55.7	51,011	55.6	52,803	48.9	33,727	53.9	137,541
Bicycling (any type)	42.1	38,562	33.2	31,507	15.8	10,921	31.7	80,990
Horseback riding (any type)	6.8	6,200	6.7	6,368	0.7	462	5.1	13,030

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,522, age 35-54=94,978, age 55+=68,903. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.4	38,838	33.6	31,874	15.5	10,680	31.9	81,392
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	24.0	21,958	19.8	18,779	7.5	5,145	18.0	45,882
Visit a beach	45.3	41,435	44.2	41,984	27.3	18,829	40.0	102,248
Boating (any type)	16.8	15,376	14.4	13,665	7.4	5,103	13.4	34,144
Freshwater fishing	21.1	19,349	20.4	19,392	10.2	7,041	17.9	45,782
Warmwater fishing	16.1	14,774	12.9	12,241	5.8	3,989	12.1	31,004
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.0	18,305	18.9	17,927	8.9	6,140	16.6	42,372
Motorboating	9.0	8,201	8.1	7,727	4.4	3,033	7.4	18,961
Coldwater fishing	9.8	8,949	7.4	6,990	3.3	2,290	7.1	18,229
Saltwater fishing	10.6	9,689	10.8	10,278	6.6	4,553	9.6	24,520
Rafting	3.7	3,402	3.4	3,276	0.7	481	2.8	7,159
Use personal watercraft	7.6	6,958	3.9	3,724	0.5	364	4.3	11,046
Canoeing	2.8	2,575	1.4	1,319	0.9	645	1.8	4,539
Waterskiing	3.0	2,754	1.3	1,222	0.1	39	1.6	4,015
Snorkeling	1.9	1,706	1.6	1,522	0.6	380	1.4	3,608
Sailing	3.3	2,999	2.7	2,526	1.9	1,319	2.7	6,844
Anadromous fishing	4.4	4,039	2.1	2,039	1.2	834	2.7	6,912
Rowing	1.8	1,630	1.6	1,561	0.7	492	1.4	3,683
Kayaking	1.2	1,062	0.9	880	0.3	201	0.8	2,143
Scuba diving	0.7	627	0.4	423	0.0	0	0.4	1,050
Surfing	0.6	542	0.2	189	0.2	112	0.3	843
Windsurfing	0.6	568	0.2	198	0.0	29	0.3	795

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,522, age 35-54=94,978, age 55+=68,903. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	19.0	17,358	14.5	13,803	2.9	2,013	13.0	33,174
Downhill skiing	3.1	2,856	1.9	1,792	0.2	116	1.9	4,764
Snowboarding	3.5	3,158	0.9	861	0.2	122	1.6	4,141
Snowmobiling	1.3	1,163	1.3	1,257	0.2	145	1.0	2,565
Cross country skiing	0.8	729	1.0	971	0.4	286	0.8	1,986

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=91,522, age 35-54=94,978, age 55+=68,903. 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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JEFFERSON 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	55.0	1,264	47.7	1,210	32.8	506	46.7	2,980
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	71.4	1,640	55.6	1,411	41.0	633	57.7	3,684
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	41.3	948	37.3	948	31.4	485	37.3	2,381
Drive off-road	57.5	1,321	35.0	888	19.1	295	39.2	2,504
Developed camping	41.8	959	37.3	948	18.4	284	34.3	2,191
Mountain biking	34.0	781	21.7	552	7.2	111	22.6	1,444
Primitive camping	51.7	1,187	40.5	1,029	14.8	229	38.3	2,445
Hunting (any type)	43.2	992	35.8	909	26.6	410	36.2	2,311
Big game hunting	39.7	912	29.0	736	19.0	293	30.4	1,941
Small game hunting	32.0	734	23.1	586	16.8	260	24.8	1,580
Backpacking	30.2	693	18.9	481	5.4	84	19.7	1,258
Horseback riding on trails	18.1	415	12.6	319	5.2	81	12.8	815
Migratory bird hunting	6.8	156	3.2	81	0.9	14	3.9	251

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,297, age 35-54=2,539, age 55+=1,544. 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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JEFFERSON 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	61.8	1,419	64.4	1,634	57.3	885	61.7	3,938
Sightseeing	62.5	1,436	64.3	1,633	56.2	867	61.7	3,936
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.0	1,584	61.8	1,570	43.4	670	59.9	3,824
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	1,339	57.9	1,470	52.8	816	56.8	3,625
Visit historic sites	55.3	1,270	52.6	1,336	41.9	647	51.0	3,253
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.2	923	44.3	1,124	47.8	738	43.7	2,785
View/photograph birds	29.5	677	35.8	908	40.3	622	34.6	2,207
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	60.1	1,381	50.5	1,281	34.8	537	50.1	3,199
View/photograph fish	29.6	679	26.4	670	23.8	368	26.9	1,717
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.8	592	25.9	657	22.8	352	25.1	1,601

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,297, age 35-54=2,539, age 55+=1,544. 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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JEFFERSON 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	80.2	1,843	80.4	2,042	77.8	1,202	79.7	5,087
Family gathering	77.6	1,783	77.8	1,976	67.6	1,044	75.3	4,803
Driving for pleasure	75.4	1,733	73.1	1,857	66.3	1,023	72.3	4,613
Picnicking	58.0	1,333	60.1	1,527	49.0	756	56.7	3,616
Bicycling (any type)	38.7	888	27.7	703	17.0	263	29.1	1,854
Horseback riding (any type)	14.5	333	17.1	435	6.3	97	13.6	865

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,297, age 35-54=2,539, age 55+=1,544. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.1	1,082	39.3	999	21.7	335	37.9	2,416
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.1	1,495	48.8	1,240	24.2	373	48.7	3,108
Visit a beach	45.0	1,034	40.5	1,029	32.1	495	40.1	2,558
Boating (any type)	50.2	1,153	43.2	1,097	27.3	422	41.9	2,672
Freshwater fishing	73.4	1,687	63.0	1,599	49.5	764	63.5	4,050
Warmwater fishing	63.6	1,460	54.9	1,393	43.1	665	55.1	3,518
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.8	892	34.0	862	17.1	264	31.6	2,018
Motorboating	33.5	769	28.5	723	18.8	291	27.9	1,783
Coldwater fishing	45.1	1,037	36.1	916	28.0	432	37.4	2,385
Saltwater fishing	24.5	563	20.7	525	16.8	260	21.1	1,348
Rafting	22.7	522	15.8	402	5.6	87	15.8	1,011
Use personal watercraft	20.0	459	10.9	278	3.5	54	12.4	791
Canoeing	19.8	455	12.6	321	6.3	98	13.7	874
Waterskiing	18.1	416	9.7	247	1.6	24	10.8	687
Snorkeling	9.0	207	6.5	164	1.9	30	6.3	401
Sailing	3.3	75	3.3	84	2.3	36	3.1	195
Anadromous fishing	10.8	247	6.7	169	3.4	52	7.3	468
Rowing	4.1	95	2.4	60	2.3	36	3.0	191
Kayaking	4.5	103	2.0	51	0.3	5	2.5	159
Scuba diving	4.0	91	2.1	53	0.6	10	2.4	154
Surfing	6.4	148	3.2	80	0.6	10	3.7	238
Windsurfing	2.5	58	0.9	23	1.2	19	1.6	100

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,297, age 35-54=2,539, age 55+=1,544. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	38.8	892	22.8	580	6.4	99	24.6	1,571
Downhill skiing	9.7	223	4.7	120	0.5	7	5.5	350
Snowboarding	15.8	363	3.3	83	1.6	24	7.4	470
Snowmobiling	5.5	127	2.0	51	0.4	6	2.9	184
Cross country skiing	1.2	27	1.0	26	0.1	1	0.8	54

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,297, age 35-54=2,539, age 55+=1,544. 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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JEFFERSON 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	38.4	805	43.0	1,105	24.0	406	36.4	2,316
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	50.2	1,052	38.3	984	22.1	373	37.9	2,409
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.3	678	35.4	908	24.5	414	31.5	2,000
Drive off-road	31.5	660	23.1	592	10.2	172	22.4	1,424
Developed camping	38.2	801	36.1	926	14.1	239	30.9	1,966
Mountain biking	20.1	422	16.0	411	3.7	63	14.1	896
Primitive camping	29.8	624	16.7	429	3.3	55	17.4	1,108
Hunting (any type)	5.0	105	6.0	154	1.9	32	4.6	291
Big game hunting	3.0	62	3.5	89	1.5	26	2.8	177
Small game hunting	4.1	86	2.3	59	0.5	8	2.4	153
Backpacking	14.5	304	13.1	337	1.9	32	10.6	673
Horseback riding on trails	18.5	387	13.3	341	0.7	12	11.6	740
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	1	0.0	1

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,097, age 35-54=2,568, age 55+=1,691. 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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JEFFERSON 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	63.0	1,321	71.9	1,846	56.9	962	65.0	4,129
Sightseeing	61.8	1,296	66.7	1,712	59.6	1,008	63.2	4,016
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.8	1,295	67.8	1,742	43.5	735	59.3	3,772
View/photograph other wildlife	48.9	1,026	64.1	1,647	48.9	827	55.1	3,500
Visit historic sites	42.1	882	54.4	1,396	40.2	680	46.5	2,958
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.6	788	59.5	1,529	49.3	834	49.6	3,151
View/photograph birds	26.8	561	44.1	1,132	44.9	759	38.6	2,452
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.5	786	41.5	1,066	28.7	486	36.8	2,338
View/photograph fish	27.8	583	28.7	737	16.2	274	25.1	1,594
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.7	434	25.9	666	19.4	328	22.5	1,428

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,097, age 35-54=2,568, age 55+=1,691. 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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JEFFERSON 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	89.5	1,877	87.7	2,251	81.7	1,382	86.7	5,510
Family gathering	83.5	1,750	82.0	2,106	73.6	1,244	80.2	5,100
Driving for pleasure	68.6	1,439	72.8	1,869	65.8	1,112	69.5	4,420
Picnicking	64.2	1,347	66.6	1,710	56.5	955	63.1	4,012
Bicycling (any type)	35.6	747	27.5	707	12.7	214	26.2	1,668
Horseback riding (any type)	21.6	453	18.6	477	1.7	28	15.1	958

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,097, age 35-54=2,568, age 55+=1,691. 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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JEFFERSON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.5	1,059	38.9	1,000	18.2	308	37.2	2,367
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	55.4	1,161	44.8	1,150	16.1	272	40.6	2,583
Visit a beach	45.4	953	44.9	1,154	26.7	452	40.3	2,559
Boating (any type)	41.1	861	35.5	912	18.3	310	32.8	2,083
Freshwater fishing	45.1	945	39.1	1,005	20.5	346	36.1	2,296
Warmwater fishing	36.7	769	29.5	758	14.8	251	28.0	1,778
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.3	720	32.4	833	15.6	263	28.6	1,816
Motorboating	25.8	540	23.2	597	13.5	228	21.5	1,365
Coldwater fishing	26.8	563	18.5	474	7.7	131	18.4	1,168
Saltwater fishing	13.4	281	12.0	307	7.1	120	11.1	708
Rafting	17.3	363	13.4	344	1.8	30	11.6	737
Use personal watercraft	17.3	363	9.2	235	0.4	7	9.5	605
Canoeing	10.1	212	6.0	155	2.4	41	6.4	408
Waterskiing	12.4	261	5.1	132	0.1	1	6.2	394
Snorkeling	4.1	86	4.0	103	0.7	12	3.2	201
Sailing	3.7	77	3.3	84	1.7	28	3.0	189
Anadromous fishing	5.2	108	2.5	63	0.6	10	2.8	181
Rowing	2.7	56	2.7	69	0.8	14	2.2	139
Kayaking	3.1	66	2.6	66	0.4	7	2.2	139
Scuba diving	1.1	23	0.9	22	0.0	0	0.7	45
Surfing	1.5	32	0.5	12	0.1	2	0.7	46
Windsurfing	1.8	38	0.4	11	0.2	3	0.8	52

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,097, age 35-54=2,568, age 55+=1,691. 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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JEFFERSON 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)	32.0	670	22.4	576	3.4	58	20.5	1,304
Downhill skiing	8.0	167	4.5	115	0.0	0	4.4	282
Snowboarding	8.2	173	1.8	47	0.1	1	3.5	221
Snowmobiling	3.9	81	3.4	88	0.2	3	2.7	172
Cross country skiing	0.4	9	0.6	15	0.0	0	0.4	24

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,097, age 35-54=2,568, age 55+=1,691. 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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JEFFERSON 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	52.3	6,749	45.1	4,050	33.0	1,239	47.0	12,038
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.8	5,910	35.4	3,177	26.1	983	39.3	10,070
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.8	3,971	29.8	2,676	25.0	941	29.6	7,588
Drive off-road	41.0	5,283	26.4	2,374	13.5	508	31.8	8,165
Developed camping	22.4	2,895	19.2	1,727	9.4	352	19.4	4,974
Mountain biking	31.3	4,040	20.0	1,794	6.6	249	23.7	6,083
Primitive camping	26.4	3,402	20.3	1,821	7.7	288	21.5	5,511
Hunting (any type)	7.3	943	6.1	548	4.5	169	6.5	1,660
Big game hunting	4.0	514	2.8	250	1.5	55	3.2	819
Small game hunting	7.4	956	5.2	463	4.1	155	6.1	1,574
Backpacking	33.9	4,368	21.4	1,917	6.4	240	25.5	6,525
Horseback riding on trails	8.6	1,114	5.6	507	2.5	94	6.7	1,715
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	569	2.2	202	0.9	34	3.1	805

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

Jefferson NF local area: 152 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,898, age 35-54=8,978, age 55+=3,760. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.