UNCOMPAHGRE 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 62.8 83,932 61.4 86,397 44.7 48,490 57.2 218,819
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 64.3 85,981 52.6 74,032 41.8 45,284 53.6 205,297
Developed camping 40.3 53,873 42.4 59,703 26.0 28,160 37.0 141,736
Primitive camping 47.0 62,835 34.2 48,068 15.9 17,210 33.5 128,113
Drive off-road 44.5 59,395 30.5 42,900 20.6 22,302 32.6 124,597
Mountain biking 44.5 59,440 32.0 44,953 17.1 18,567 32.1 122,960
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 31.0 41,458 28.4 39,960 27.8 30,117 29.1 111,535
Backpacking 32.3 43,152 26.5 37,342 12.7 13,826 24.6 94,320
Hunting (any type) 18.5 24,720 15.5 21,822 11.4 12,380 15.4 58,922
Horseback riding on trails 16.4 21,939 16.7 23,558 8.0 8,639 14.1 54,136
Big game hunting 13.3 17,779 13.3 18,717 8.0 8,640 11.8 45,136
Small game hunting 12.3 16,466 9.4 13,196 4.7 5,108 9.1 34,770
Migratory bird hunting 7.0 9,373 4.6 6,477 3.0 3,228 5.0 19,078

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=133,622, age 35-54=140,695, age 55+=108,447. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 78.9 105,412 78.2 110,038 72.3 78,417 76.8 293,867
Visit nature centers, etc. 75.7 101,115 74.6 104,994 59.6 64,594 70.7 270,703
Sightseeing 65.2 87,147 64.4 90,674 57.7 62,614 62.8 240,435
View/photograph other wildlife 59.7 79,788 65.0 91,446 63.0 68,371 62.6 239,605
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 51.9 69,343 62.4 87,842 56.9 61,694 57.2 218,879
Visit historic sites 52.9 70,629 59.7 84,051 50.3 54,552 54.7 209,232
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 30.4 40,568 36.0 50,595 34.8 37,726 33.7 128,889
View/photograph birds 23.5 31,365 36.4 51,178 42.4 45,937 33.6 128,480
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 31.5 42,133 30.6 43,113 21.6 23,411 28.4 108,657
View/photograph fish 27.6 36,853 31.5 44,324 24.4 26,446 28.1 107,623

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=133,622, age 35-54=140,695, age 55+=108,447. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 85.7 114,530 88.6 124,635 87.9 95,321 87.4 334,486
Family gathering 81.5 108,898 77.0 108,351 73.9 80,090 77.7 297,339
Picnicking 63.1 84,319 70.9 99,731 63.7 69,038 66.1 253,088
Driving for pleasure 65.4 87,340 64.5 90,764 60.2 65,290 63.6 243,394
Bicycling (any type) 59.5 79,520 50.2 70,629 31.4 34,100 48.1 184,249
Horseback riding (any type) 19.7 26,264 20.6 28,924 9.3 10,115 17.1 65,303

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=133,622, age 35-54=140,695, age 55+=108,447. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 57.3 76,532 42.3 59,473 22.8 24,728 42.0 160,733
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 56.0 74,864 39.4 55,369 21.5 23,321 40.1 153,554
Boating (any type) 48.5 64,777 39.9 56,187 23.3 25,277 38.2 146,241
Freshwater fishing 42.7 57,101 38.3 53,936 28.8 31,180 37.2 142,217
Visit a beach 43.6 58,294 37.7 53,108 25.2 27,341 36.2 138,743
Coldwater fishing 37.0 49,486 33.3 46,851 24.2 26,230 32.0 122,567
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 37.8 50,550 29.0 40,794 17.4 18,835 28.8 110,179
Motorboating 31.2 41,636 23.7 33,315 18.0 19,552 24.7 94,503
Warmwater fishing 23.6 31,556 16.0 22,560 9.7 10,526 16.9 64,642
Rafting 22.9 30,629 12.7 17,915 3.2 3,440 13.6 51,984
Waterskiing 21.7 28,984 8.2 11,526 2.7 2,961 11.4 43,471
Snorkeling 12.8 17,047 9.6 13,443 6.3 6,883 9.8 37,373
Use personal watercraft 17.7 23,714 6.3 8,858 1.5 1,588 8.9 34,160
Canoeing 8.5 11,339 7.0 9,913 3.0 3,289 6.4 24,541
Saltwater fishing 6.7 9,015 4.7 6,564 6.2 6,741 5.8 22,320
Sailing 5.1 6,854 5.6 7,817 5.1 5,479 5.3 20,150
Anadromous fishing 5.6 7,418 5.2 7,327 3.9 4,178 4.9 18,923
Kayaking 7.9 10,553 2.9 4,102 0.0 0 3.8 14,655
Rowing 3.1 4,117 3.5 4,943 1.5 1,591 2.8 10,651
Scuba diving 3.8 5,140 1.8 2,601 1.5 1,663 2.5 9,404
Surfing 3.7 5,002 2.0 2,781 0.0 14 2.0 7,797
Windsurfing 1.3 1,689 1.2 1,628 0.4 457 1.0 3,774

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=133,622, age 35-54=140,695, age 55+=108,447. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 60.0 80,231 47.2 66,406 17.9 19,457 43.4 166,094
Downhill skiing 29.7 39,693 26.9 37,819 7.5 8,151 22.4 85,663
Snowboarding 25.5 34,129 4.3 6,090 0.0 48 10.5 40,267
Snowmobiling 14.5 19,353 7.6 10,729 2.7 2,888 8.6 32,970
Cross country skiing 7.3 9,756 11.5 16,161 4.6 5,004 8.1 30,921

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=133,622, age 35-54=140,695, age 55+=108,447. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 64.4 9,066 61.4 5,458 53.9 1,930 62.0 16,454
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 44.3 6,233 38.8 3,449 32.7 1,172 40.9 10,854
Developed camping 31.4 4,422 35.2 3,132 22.4 804 31.5 8,358
Primitive camping 30.2 4,257 21.5 1,909 11.2 400 24.7 6,566
Drive off-road 41.2 5,800 27.4 2,437 21.2 761 33.9 8,998
Mountain biking 45.7 6,437 31.0 2,757 21.3 764 37.5 9,958
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 25.0 3,517 21.5 1,908 17.9 642 22.8 6,067
Backpacking 24.8 3,498 23.1 2,057 9.2 330 22.2 5,885
Hunting (any type) 14.7 2,072 12.9 1,149 10.4 371 13.5 3,592
Horseback riding on trails 11.8 1,660 11.4 1,014 7.5 270 11.1 2,944
Big game hunting 9.0 1,270 8.5 757 5.7 204 8.4 2,231
Small game hunting 9.5 1,333 7.3 653 4.2 149 8.0 2,135
Migratory bird hunting 4.8 679 3.4 299 2.5 90 4.0 1,068

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,083, age 35-54=8,894, age 55+=3,583. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 55.6 7,837 52.9 4,701 51.9 1,861 54.2 14,399
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.2 9,044 66.6 5,923 54.6 1,955 63.7 16,922
Sightseeing 45.3 6,379 46.5 4,136 41.0 1,470 45.1 11,985
View/photograph other wildlife 35.3 4,975 36.8 3,275 37.8 1,356 36.2 9,606
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 30.4 4,279 36.6 3,257 35.6 1,274 33.2 8,810
Visit historic sites 34.9 4,920 39.2 3,489 33.4 1,197 36.2 9,606
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 21.2 2,992 25.6 2,280 31.4 1,124 24.1 6,396
View/photograph birds 13.8 1,950 20.8 1,848 21.4 765 17.2 4,563
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 22.4 3,161 21.3 1,896 16.5 592 21.3 5,649
View/photograph fish 22.0 3,104 29.3 2,607 23.1 829 24.6 6,540

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,083, age 35-54=8,894, age 55+=3,583. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 68.9 9,697 74.6 6,634 78.2 2,803 72.0 19,134
Family gathering 77.5 10,913 74.2 6,599 70.2 2,514 75.4 20,026
Picnicking 48.3 6,806 60.2 5,353 54.1 1,940 53.1 14,099
Driving for pleasure 46.6 6,569 44.3 3,944 43.7 1,564 45.5 12,077
Bicycling (any type) 56.7 7,983 48.6 4,319 37.2 1,334 51.3 13,636
Horseback riding (any type) 14.9 2,101 15.9 1,411 10.5 377 14.6 3,889

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,083, age 35-54=8,894, age 55+=3,583. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 50.4 7,095 32.9 2,928 24.6 881 41.1 10,904
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 40.9 5,758 31.7 2,819 21.8 780 35.2 9,357
Boating (any type) 33.9 4,780 26.6 2,368 19.4 694 29.5 7,842
Freshwater fishing 38.2 5,385 34.3 3,053 30.1 1,077 35.8 9,515
Visit a beach 33.5 4,711 29.0 2,581 27.4 982 31.2 8,274
Coldwater fishing 29.8 4,200 27.5 2,446 22.1 793 28.0 7,439
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 24.4 3,434 16.7 1,482 11.6 414 20.1 5,330
Motorboating 18.5 2,606 13.4 1,196 13.4 481 16.1 4,283
Warmwater fishing 25.7 3,617 18.4 1,636 15.2 545 21.8 5,798
Rafting 15.0 2,118 8.9 794 2.6 94 11.3 3,006
Waterskiing 15.3 2,157 6.5 576 3.2 113 10.7 2,846
Snorkeling 9.0 1,270 5.4 476 5.9 212 7.4 1,958
Use personal watercraft 15.4 2,171 7.3 649 1.2 44 10.8 2,864
Canoeing 5.6 783 4.0 352 1.5 52 4.5 1,187
Saltwater fishing 6.2 867 5.3 467 10.1 361 6.4 1,695
Sailing 3.8 532 2.8 247 3.9 139 3.5 918
Anadromous fishing 4.2 589 4.7 419 4.0 145 4.3 1,153
Kayaking 4.0 565 1.1 99 0.0 0 2.5 664
Rowing 2.2 311 2.5 222 0.8 30 2.1 563
Scuba diving 2.5 352 1.1 98 0.9 32 1.8 482
Surfing 4.9 685 2.5 219 0.0 0 3.4 904
Windsurfing 1.2 167 0.9 81 0.0 0 0.9 248

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,083, age 35-54=8,894, age 55+=3,583. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 42.7 6,015 32.8 2,920 16.2 581 35.8 9,516
Downhill skiing 19.0 2,671 16.0 1,427 6.2 223 16.3 4,321
Snowboarding 30.3 4,270 5.9 522 0.0 0 18.0 4,792
Snowmobiling 6.8 954 4.5 400 1.0 37 5.2 1,391
Cross country skiing 2.4 344 4.9 438 2.5 89 3.3 871

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,083, age 35-54=8,894, age 55+=3,583. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 55.8 6,099 56.4 4,305 32.3 1,225 52.0 11,629
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 42.9 4,685 30.3 2,308 21.5 816 34.9 7,809
Developed camping 31.6 3,454 29.5 2,250 16.7 635 28.4 6,339
Primitive camping 20.2 2,211 14.3 1,091 5.1 193 15.6 3,495
Drive off-road 26.3 2,876 18.7 1,428 10.4 393 21.0 4,697
Mountain biking 38.4 4,198 29.6 2,258 11.6 440 30.9 6,896
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.2 2,640 22.6 1,720 24.1 913 23.6 5,273
Backpacking 19.4 2,124 12.8 973 7.6 289 15.2 3,386
Hunting (any type) 2.8 308 2.1 157 1.1 41 2.3 506
Horseback riding on trails 10.0 1,090 10.9 832 3.0 114 9.1 2,036
Big game hunting 1.1 124 1.6 121 0.4 14 1.2 259
Small game hunting 1.3 142 0.8 61 0.0 0 0.9 203
Migratory bird hunting 1.0 111 0.4 34 0.0 0 0.6 145

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,925, age 35-54=7,627, age 55+=3,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 60.7 6,633 59.2 4,512 49.5 1,877 58.3 13,022
Visit nature centers, etc. 73.9 8,069 67.7 5,167 51.5 1,953 68.0 15,189
Sightseeing 48.3 5,278 42.8 3,268 37.3 1,416 44.6 9,962
View/photograph other wildlife 36.3 3,961 38.8 2,963 33.8 1,282 36.7 8,206
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 39.8 4,346 45.4 3,463 37.0 1,403 41.2 9,212
Visit historic sites 36.9 4,028 39.8 3,034 31.1 1,179 36.9 8,241
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 25.8 2,814 28.7 2,189 21.2 804 26.0 5,807
View/photograph birds 13.8 1,508 21.1 1,612 25.7 976 18.3 4,096
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 16.2 1,773 16.4 1,248 9.4 357 15.1 3,378
View/photograph fish 18.1 1,976 16.1 1,226 11.8 449 16.3 3,651

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,925, age 35-54=7,627, age 55+=3,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 83.0 9,072 79.4 6,059 73.2 2,778 80.1 17,909
Family gathering 82.9 9,059 77.6 5,917 74.8 2,839 79.7 17,815
Picnicking 62.4 6,820 62.7 4,784 55.0 2,085 61.3 13,689
Driving for pleasure 46.9 5,128 45.6 3,475 38.7 1,469 45.1 10,072
Bicycling (any type) 55.6 6,072 46.1 3,513 22.4 851 46.7 10,436
Horseback riding (any type) 12.9 1,413 13.6 1,036 3.0 113 11.5 2,562

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,925, age 35-54=7,627, age 55+=3,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 53.9 5,892 42.9 3,274 16.3 617 43.8 9,783
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 49.4 5,400 30.4 2,317 12.6 479 36.7 8,196
Boating (any type) 30.5 3,328 25.3 1,926 10.5 400 25.3 5,654
Freshwater fishing 21.6 2,356 19.2 1,467 10.7 406 18.9 4,229
Visit a beach 37.6 4,111 32.0 2,437 13.4 510 31.6 7,058
Coldwater fishing 15.9 1,733 13.4 1,019 7.6 288 13.6 3,040
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 26.2 2,860 20.7 1,576 10.4 393 21.6 4,829
Motorboating 18.4 2,006 13.7 1,047 6.9 261 14.8 3,314
Warmwater fishing 13.8 1,509 8.2 626 1.6 62 9.8 2,197
Rafting 14.5 1,584 7.1 541 1.3 48 9.7 2,173
Waterskiing 14.6 1,594 4.3 331 0.5 20 8.7 1,945
Snorkeling 6.1 662 5.5 421 1.4 52 5.1 1,135
Use personal watercraft 21.8 2,385 5.8 446 1.6 61 12.9 2,892
Canoeing 2.2 245 2.5 193 1.2 46 2.2 484
Saltwater fishing 4.9 538 2.3 172 0.7 26 3.3 736
Sailing 2.7 292 4.0 308 2.2 85 3.1 685
Anadromous fishing 2.0 216 1.2 93 0.5 18 1.5 327
Kayaking 3.1 338 1.4 104 0.0 0 2.0 442
Rowing 2.2 242 2.4 183 1.0 38 2.1 463
Scuba diving 0.7 74 0.4 33 0.3 13 0.5 120
Surfing 1.5 162 1.0 73 0.0 0 1.1 235
Windsurfing 0.6 62 0.7 51 0.5 20 0.6 133

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,925, age 35-54=7,627, age 55+=3,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 42.3 4,623 32.3 2,461 8.5 321 33.1 7,405
Downhill skiing 15.7 1,715 14.3 1,087 2.2 82 12.9 2,884
Snowboarding 25.1 2,741 3.4 263 0.1 2 13.5 3,006
Snowmobiling 5.4 595 1.7 133 1.0 38 3.4 766
Cross country skiing 3.2 353 3.4 262 0.8 30 2.9 645

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,925, age 35-54=7,627, age 55+=3,794. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 68.3 36,296 64.9 38,680 57.0 26,774 63.7 101,750
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 70.3 37,388 61.7 36,781 52.1 24,454 61.7 98,623
Developed camping 42.7 22,672 47.8 28,490 30.5 14,306 41.0 65,468
Primitive camping 60.9 32,365 43.3 25,845 22.8 10,719 43.2 68,929
Drive off-road 55.2 29,352 36.9 22,034 28.4 13,337 40.5 64,723
Mountain biking 48.6 25,850 33.0 19,703 22.6 10,634 35.2 56,187
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 33.4 17,768 28.7 17,124 24.0 11,278 28.9 46,170
Backpacking 38.6 20,497 35.7 21,313 14.4 6,759 30.4 48,569
Hunting (any type) 31.1 16,512 27.3 16,280 21.7 10,174 26.9 42,966
Horseback riding on trails 18.9 10,065 18.1 10,807 11.9 5,596 16.6 26,468
Big game hunting 25.0 13,277 23.6 14,065 15.9 7,465 21.8 34,807
Small game hunting 23.0 12,211 17.8 10,639 10.1 4,752 17.3 27,602
Migratory bird hunting 12.1 6,423 8.5 5,041 6.3 2,952 9.0 14,416

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=53,156, age 35-54=59,633, age 55+=46,953. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 81.1 43,113 77.2 46,015 75.8 35,603 78.1 124,731
Visit nature centers, etc. 72.9 38,773 75.5 45,017 62.1 29,166 70.7 112,956
Sightseeing 67.8 36,049 70.0 41,760 61.8 29,032 66.9 106,841
View/photograph other wildlife 64.6 34,333 67.1 40,009 68.9 32,362 66.8 106,704
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 49.1 26,118 58.8 35,064 57.4 26,938 55.2 88,120
Visit historic sites 56.0 29,786 62.6 37,353 53.7 25,213 57.8 92,352
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 28.8 15,296 34.8 20,757 42.5 19,958 35.1 56,011
View/photograph birds 25.6 13,624 38.2 22,758 39.6 18,605 34.4 54,987
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 38.4 20,400 36.3 21,676 28.4 13,330 34.7 55,406
View/photograph fish 31.8 16,905 42.0 25,060 33.4 15,683 36.1 57,648

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=53,156, age 35-54=59,633, age 55+=46,953. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 80.7 42,908 87.5 52,184 91.9 43,137 86.5 138,229
Family gathering 78.9 41,926 75.5 44,997 71.4 33,510 75.4 120,433
Picnicking 57.2 30,400 71.0 42,324 63.8 29,956 64.3 102,680
Driving for pleasure 69.7 37,033 66.5 39,645 65.5 30,733 67.2 107,411
Bicycling (any type) 60.8 32,343 52.1 31,058 39.8 18,698 51.4 82,099
Horseback riding (any type) 22.0 11,703 23.2 13,838 15.3 7,164 20.5 32,705

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=53,156, age 35-54=59,633, age 55+=46,953. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 57.4 30,485 37.7 22,475 28.1 13,207 41.4 66,167
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 53.5 28,444 41.4 24,666 28.2 13,241 41.5 66,351
Boating (any type) 55.3 29,381 43.3 25,812 31.4 14,763 43.8 69,956
Freshwater fishing 56.3 29,946 50.8 30,264 44.3 20,816 50.7 81,026
Visit a beach 43.1 22,893 37.1 22,112 35.0 16,424 38.5 61,429
Coldwater fishing 50.6 26,918 46.9 27,945 37.7 17,717 45.4 72,580
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 39.6 21,076 27.2 16,242 18.9 8,855 28.9 46,173
Motorboating 34.4 18,276 25.0 14,923 24.9 11,696 28.1 44,895
Warmwater fishing 31.1 16,522 22.3 13,310 18.4 8,655 24.1 38,487
Rafting 25.5 13,553 15.0 8,938 4.5 2,130 15.4 24,621
Waterskiing 24.1 12,786 10.2 6,066 5.0 2,329 13.3 21,181
Snorkeling 16.8 8,939 10.1 6,029 11.1 5,192 12.6 20,160
Use personal watercraft 14.6 7,786 6.9 4,099 1.2 579 7.8 12,464
Canoeing 12.9 6,852 9.2 5,503 3.4 1,589 8.7 13,944
Saltwater fishing 7.5 4,003 6.4 3,823 12.2 5,737 8.5 13,563
Sailing 6.6 3,519 4.8 2,871 6.7 3,139 6.0 9,529
Anadromous fishing 7.6 4,048 8.5 5,060 7.3 3,430 7.8 12,538
Kayaking 10.3 5,501 2.8 1,663 0.0 0 4.5 7,164
Rowing 3.2 1,700 3.7 2,231 1.4 674 2.9 4,605
Scuba diving 6.6 3,498 2.9 1,714 2.5 1,158 4.0 6,370
Surfing 5.6 2,989 2.8 1,678 0.0 11 2.9 4,678
Windsurfing 1.9 994 1.4 842 0.0 0 1.1 1,836

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=53,156, age 35-54=59,633, age 55+=46,953. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 64.9 34,488 49.9 29,737 24.7 11,583 47.5 75,808
Downhill skiing 36.5 19,395 30.7 18,319 12.0 5,656 27.2 43,370
Snowboarding 27.5 14,636 5.3 3,178 0.0 0 11.2 17,814
Snowmobiling 16.7 8,901 11.2 6,708 2.8 1,305 10.6 16,914
Cross country skiing 7.5 3,972 14.7 8,787 7.6 3,576 10.2 16,335

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=53,156, age 35-54=59,633, age 55+=46,953. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 59.2 28,589 59.6 35,424 34.2 17,680 51.3 81,693
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 68.1 32,882 48.2 28,633 34.3 17,736 49.7 79,251
Developed camping 42.9 20,713 40.2 23,856 22.9 11,820 35.4 56,389
Primitive camping 41.0 19,786 28.8 17,118 10.2 5,300 26.5 42,204
Drive off-road 35.5 17,158 25.1 14,898 13.8 7,159 24.6 39,215
Mountain biking 41.1 19,859 31.5 18,710 12.4 6,389 28.2 44,958
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 32.6 15,747 30.4 18,045 32.4 16,769 31.7 50,561
Backpacking 30.2 14,601 19.8 11,761 11.8 6,119 20.4 32,481
Hunting (any type) 6.2 2,999 4.4 2,629 2.4 1,243 4.3 6,871
Horseback riding on trails 16.1 7,781 17.2 10,210 4.8 2,500 12.9 20,491
Big game hunting 3.2 1,569 4.5 2,661 1.2 607 3.0 4,837
Small game hunting 3.2 1,546 2.0 1,164 0.0 25 1.7 2,735
Migratory bird hunting 2.6 1,243 1.1 660 0.0 22 1.2 1,925

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,277, age 35-54=59,390, age 55+=51,726. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 88.5 42,741 86.2 51,219 72.4 37,471 82.5 131,431
Visit nature centers, etc. 84.3 40,680 77.2 45,828 58.7 30,354 73.3 116,862
Sightseeing 72.6 35,032 64.4 38,265 56.5 29,227 64.3 102,524
View/photograph other wildlife 66.4 32,048 70.8 42,043 61.7 31,905 66.5 105,996
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 64.1 30,969 73.0 43,341 59.7 30,866 66.0 105,176
Visit historic sites 59.0 28,489 63.5 37,690 50.0 25,852 57.7 92,031
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 35.1 16,961 39.1 23,217 28.8 14,883 34.5 55,061
View/photograph birds 25.7 12,428 39.1 23,227 47.5 24,563 37.8 60,218
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 28.3 13,658 27.8 16,526 16.2 8,380 24.2 38,564
View/photograph fish 26.2 12,634 23.2 13,793 17.1 8,837 22.1 35,264

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,277, age 35-54=59,390, age 55+=51,726. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 97.3 46,980 93.2 55,359 86.1 44,541 92.1 146,880
Family gathering 84.5 40,783 78.8 46,772 76.1 39,362 79.6 126,917
Picnicking 73.8 35,606 73.7 43,783 64.9 33,549 70.9 112,938
Driving for pleasure 70.6 34,066 68.2 40,531 58.2 30,085 65.7 104,682
Bicycling (any type) 59.9 28,917 49.4 29,339 24.2 12,531 44.4 70,787
Horseback riding (any type) 19.4 9,373 19.7 11,725 4.4 2,288 14.7 23,386

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,277, age 35-54=59,390, age 55+=51,726. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 61.6 29,761 48.9 29,048 18.6 9,599 42.9 68,408
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.5 31,150 39.7 23,560 16.3 8,433 39.6 63,143
Boating (any type) 49.5 23,891 40.8 24,259 17.1 8,871 35.8 57,021
Freshwater fishing 32.4 15,663 28.5 16,912 15.7 8,108 25.5 40,683
Visit a beach 48.4 23,370 40.8 24,240 17.3 8,932 35.5 56,542
Coldwater fishing 27.6 13,314 22.8 13,517 13.0 6,742 21.1 33,573
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.6 20,586 33.7 20,024 16.9 8,754 31.0 49,364
Motorboating 33.9 16,369 25.2 14,970 12.8 6,616 23.8 37,955
Warmwater fishing 16.7 8,084 10.1 5,988 2.0 1,030 9.5 15,102
Rafting 24.4 11,775 11.9 7,084 2.1 1,112 12.5 19,971
Waterskiing 22.8 10,997 6.9 4,109 0.9 457 9.8 15,563
Snorkeling 11.4 5,482 10.3 6,131 2.6 1,341 8.1 12,954
Use personal watercraft 20.7 10,014 5.6 3,316 1.6 837 8.9 14,167
Canoeing 5.4 2,583 5.8 3,451 2.9 1,514 4.7 7,548
Saltwater fishing 5.9 2,872 2.8 1,675 0.9 447 3.1 4,994
Sailing 4.6 2,221 7.1 4,197 3.9 2,035 5.3 8,453
Anadromous fishing 3.6 1,746 2.2 1,320 0.9 469 2.2 3,535
Kayaking 7.8 3,767 3.6 2,113 0.0 0 3.7 5,880
Rowing 3.4 1,621 3.6 2,130 1.5 785 2.8 4,536
Scuba diving 1.8 891 1.1 660 0.8 439 1.2 1,990
Surfing 1.7 830 1.1 679 0.0 0 0.9 1,509
Windsurfing 0.9 422 1.1 633 0.8 435 0.9 1,490

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,277, age 35-54=59,390, age 55+=51,726. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 64.0 30,901 48.8 28,983 12.8 6,605 41.7 66,489
Downhill skiing 30.1 14,528 27.3 16,212 4.1 2,118 20.6 32,858
Snowboarding 22.6 10,918 3.2 1,909 0.1 34 8.1 12,861
Snowmobiling 13.5 6,536 4.3 2,545 2.5 1,269 6.5 10,350
Cross country skiing 9.7 4,668 10.5 6,243 2.5 1,269 7.6 12,180

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,277, age 35-54=59,390, age 55+=51,726. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 29.0 193 27.5 106 23.1 24 28.0 323
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 34.7 231 30.4 117 26.9 28 32.6 376
Developed camping 25.1 167 27.8 107 18.3 19 25.4 293
Primitive camping 20.2 134 14.0 54 5.8 6 16.8 194
Drive off-road 32.9 219 21.6 83 18.3 19 27.8 321
Mountain biking 32.8 218 22.1 85 14.4 15 27.6 318
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 19.8 132 16.9 65 13.5 14 18.3 211
Backpacking 14.4 96 13.2 51 3.8 4 13.1 151
Hunting (any type) 6.6 44 4.9 19 3.8 4 5.8 67
Horseback riding on trails 10.8 72 10.6 41 5.8 6 10.3 119
Big game hunting 5.1 34 4.9 19 1.0 1 4.7 54
Small game hunting 5.7 38 4.2 16 1.0 1 4.8 55
Migratory bird hunting 1.8 12 1.0 4 0.0 0 1.4 16

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=665, age 35-54=385, age 55+=104. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 55.8 371 53.8 207 53.8 56 54.9 634
Visit nature centers, etc. 51.3 341 53.5 206 42.3 44 51.2 591
Sightseeing 54.1 360 55.6 214 47.1 49 54.0 623
View/photograph other wildlife 35.2 234 36.1 139 37.5 39 35.7 412
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 29.6 197 35.3 136 32.7 34 31.8 367
Visit historic sites 40.2 267 44.4 171 37.5 39 41.3 477
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 22.4 149 27.5 106 31.7 33 25.0 288
View/photograph birds 13.8 92 20.5 79 22.1 23 16.8 194
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 17.4 116 16.4 63 13.5 14 16.7 193
View/photograph fish 21.2 141 28.8 111 22.1 23 23.8 275

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=665, age 35-54=385, age 55+=104. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 79.1 526 86.2 332 91.3 95 82.6 953
Family gathering 78.2 520 74.8 288 69.2 72 76.3 880
Picnicking 48.3 321 60.5 233 54.8 57 52.9 611
Driving for pleasure 48.3 321 45.5 175 44.2 46 47.0 542
Bicycling (any type) 54.3 361 46.0 177 32.7 34 49.6 572
Horseback riding (any type) 11.1 74 11.9 46 5.8 6 10.9 126

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=665, age 35-54=385, age 55+=104. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 51.4 342 33.0 127 23.1 24 42.7 493
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 27.1 180 21.3 82 13.5 14 23.9 276
Boating (any type) 23.8 158 18.7 72 13.5 14 21.1 244
Freshwater fishing 33.5 223 29.9 115 26.9 28 31.7 366
Visit a beach 39.7 264 34.0 131 31.7 33 37.1 428
Coldwater fishing 21.2 141 20.0 77 14.4 15 20.2 233
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.5 156 15.8 61 8.7 9 19.6 226
Motorboating 11.1 74 7.8 30 5.8 6 9.5 110
Warmwater fishing 32.5 216 23.4 90 19.2 20 28.2 326
Rafting 6.9 46 3.9 15 0.0 0 5.3 61
Waterskiing 10.7 71 4.2 16 1.0 1 7.6 88
Snorkeling 7.1 47 3.9 15 3.8 4 5.7 66
Use personal watercraft 12.5 83 5.2 20 0.0 0 8.9 103
Canoeing 1.5 10 0.8 3 0.0 0 1.1 13
Saltwater fishing 7.5 50 6.0 23 9.6 10 7.2 83
Sailing 3.2 21 2.1 8 1.0 1 2.6 30
Anadromous fishing 4.4 29 4.7 18 3.8 4 4.4 51
Kayaking 1.7 11 0.3 1 0.0 0 1.0 12
Rowing 1.5 10 1.0 4 0.0 0 1.2 14
Scuba diving 4.8 32 1.8 7 1.0 1 3.5 40
Surfing 1.1 7 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.7 8
Windsurfing 0.3 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 2

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=665, age 35-54=385, age 55+=104. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 32.5 216 24.4 94 9.6 10 27.7 320
Downhill skiing 13.8 92 11.4 44 3.8 4 12.1 140
Snowboarding 16.8 112 3.4 13 0.0 0 10.8 125
Snowmobiling 9.5 63 6.0 23 0.0 0 7.5 86
Cross country skiing 1.1 7 2.3 9 0.0 0 1.4 16

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=665, age 35-54=385, age 55+=104. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 25.0 69 26.4 38 8.8 5 23.5 112
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 33.7 93 22.9 33 21.1 12 28.9 138
Developed camping 24.6 68 22.2 32 8.8 5 22.0 105
Primitive camping 13.8 38 7.6 11 1.8 1 10.5 50
Drive off-road 21.0 58 13.2 19 5.3 3 16.8 80
Mountain biking 27.9 77 20.1 29 5.3 3 22.9 109
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 19.2 53 17.4 25 21.1 12 18.9 90
Backpacking 10.9 30 6.3 9 1.8 1 8.4 40
Hunting (any type) 0.4 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1
Horseback riding on trails 9.1 25 9.0 13 0.0 0 8.0 38
Big game hunting 0.4 1 0.7 1 0.0 0 0.4 2
Small game hunting 0.4 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1
Migratory bird hunting 0.4 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=276, age 35-54=144, age 55+=57. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 61.2 169 60.4 87 42.1 24 58.7 280
Visit nature centers, etc. 59.1 163 55.6 80 40.4 23 55.8 266
Sightseeing 58.3 161 53.5 77 42.1 24 54.9 262
View/photograph other wildlife 35.5 98 38.9 56 33.3 19 36.3 173
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 38.8 107 43.1 62 35.1 20 39.6 189
Visit historic sites 41.7 115 44.4 64 33.3 19 41.5 198
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.2 75 30.6 44 24.6 14 27.9 133
View/photograph birds 13.8 38 19.4 28 29.8 17 17.4 83
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 13.4 37 11.8 17 5.3 3 11.9 57
View/photograph fish 16.7 46 13.9 20 7.0 4 14.7 70

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=276, age 35-54=144, age 55+=57. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 96.0 265 92.4 133 91.2 52 94.3 450
Family gathering 84.1 232 79.9 115 75.4 43 81.8 390
Picnicking 61.6 170 63.2 91 57.9 33 61.6 294
Driving for pleasure 48.6 134 44.4 64 40.4 23 46.3 221
Bicycling (any type) 53.3 147 43.1 62 21.1 12 46.3 221
Horseback riding (any type) 9.8 27 9.7 14 0.0 0 8.6 41

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=276, age 35-54=144, age 55+=57. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 55.1 152 43.1 62 8.8 5 45.9 219
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 33.3 92 19.4 28 5.3 3 25.8 123
Boating (any type) 21.0 58 17.4 25 5.3 3 18.0 86
Freshwater fishing 18.5 51 16.7 24 5.3 3 16.4 78
Visit a beach 44.6 123 38.2 55 8.8 5 38.4 183
Coldwater fishing 11.2 31 7.6 11 1.8 1 9.0 43
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 25.4 70 19.4 28 5.3 3 21.2 101
Motorboating 10.9 30 6.3 9 1.8 1 8.4 40
Warmwater fishing 16.7 46 9.7 14 0.0 0 12.6 60
Rafting 6.5 18 2.8 4 0.0 0 4.6 22
Waterskiing 9.8 27 2.8 4 0.0 0 6.5 31
Snorkeling 4.3 12 3.5 5 0.0 0 3.6 17
Use personal watercraft 17.8 49 4.2 6 0.0 0 11.5 55
Canoeing 0.4 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1
Saltwater fishing 5.1 14 1.4 2 0.0 0 3.4 16
Sailing 1.8 5 3.5 5 0.0 0 2.1 10
Anadromous fishing 1.8 5 0.7 1 0.0 0 1.3 6
Kayaking 0.7 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.4 2
Rowing 0.7 2 0.7 1 0.0 0 0.6 3
Scuba diving 0.7 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.4 2
Surfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=276, age 35-54=144, age 55+=57. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 31.5 87 22.2 32 3.5 2 25.4 121
Downhill skiing 10.9 30 9.7 14 0.0 0 9.2 44
Snowboarding 13.8 38 0.7 1 0.0 0 8.2 39
Snowmobiling 6.9 19 0.7 1 0.0 0 4.2 20
Cross country skiing 0.7 2 0.7 1 0.0 0 0.6 3

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=276, age 35-54=144, age 55+=57. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 64.7 1,700 56.0 1,017 51.3 442 59.5 3,159
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 78.4 2,062 70.8 1,287 61.3 528 73.1 3,877
Developed camping 39.8 1,047 43.8 795 30.9 266 39.7 2,108
Primitive camping 83.7 2,201 62.2 1,130 46.6 401 70.3 3,732
Drive off-road 81.9 2,152 60.9 1,106 42.0 362 68.2 3,620
Mountain biking 47.5 1,250 34.2 621 17.0 146 38.0 2,017
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.0 630 20.8 378 18.2 157 22.0 1,165
Backpacking 43.4 1,140 34.5 627 22.6 195 37.0 1,962
Hunting (any type) 77.4 2,034 68.5 1,244 47.5 409 69.5 3,687
Horseback riding on trails 23.6 620 17.2 313 11.4 98 19.4 1,031
Big game hunting 46.7 1,228 46.6 847 33.6 289 44.5 2,364
Small game hunting 38.0 1,000 30.0 545 19.0 164 32.2 1,709
Migratory bird hunting 27.6 726 19.7 358 16.5 142 23.1 1,226

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,629, age 35-54=1,817, age 55+=861. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 69.8 1,834 70.1 1,273 69.7 600 69.9 3,707
Visit nature centers, etc. 55.1 1,449 53.6 974 47.3 407 53.3 2,830
Sightseeing 57.8 1,520 69.8 1,269 63.8 549 62.9 3,338
View/photograph other wildlife 70.7 1,858 67.7 1,231 69.0 594 69.4 3,683
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 51.2 1,347 50.5 917 51.9 447 51.1 2,711
Visit historic sites 48.7 1,280 48.4 880 48.5 418 48.6 2,578
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 32.0 840 42.2 767 50.4 434 38.5 2,041
View/photograph birds 27.7 727 33.7 613 45.8 394 32.7 1,734
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 54.4 1,431 48.3 877 47.5 409 51.2 2,717
View/photograph fish 37.0 973 42.5 773 40.0 344 39.4 2,090

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,629, age 35-54=1,817, age 55+=861. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 72.6 1,909 81.9 1,488 85.4 735 77.9 4,132
Family gathering 85.4 2,245 79.7 1,448 77.1 664 82.1 4,357
Picnicking 62.0 1,631 70.3 1,277 62.8 541 65.0 3,449
Driving for pleasure 63.6 1,671 66.6 1,211 66.9 576 65.2 3,458
Bicycling (any type) 58.0 1,525 49.1 893 32.2 277 50.8 2,695
Horseback riding (any type) 27.4 721 23.1 420 13.1 113 23.6 1,254

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,629, age 35-54=1,817, age 55+=861. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 38.8 1,021 29.5 536 21.5 185 32.8 1,742
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 57.4 1,509 40.8 741 17.1 147 45.2 2,397
Boating (any type) 57.2 1,504 42.5 773 34.0 293 48.4 2,570
Freshwater fishing 70.2 1,846 67.6 1,228 59.8 515 67.6 3,589
Visit a beach 41.3 1,087 28.9 526 22.4 193 34.0 1,806
Coldwater fishing 64.3 1,690 62.5 1,136 55.4 477 62.2 3,303
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 37.7 992 28.8 523 19.4 167 31.7 1,682
Motorboating 44.2 1,162 31.3 568 34.1 294 38.1 2,024
Warmwater fishing 35.3 927 28.9 525 19.9 171 30.6 1,623
Rafting 30.4 800 14.6 265 5.3 46 20.9 1,111
Waterskiing 26.4 694 10.7 195 3.6 31 17.3 920
Snorkeling 8.9 234 7.1 129 4.9 42 7.6 405
Use personal watercraft 17.6 462 6.9 125 3.1 27 11.6 614
Canoeing 17.8 469 13.5 245 5.8 50 14.4 764
Saltwater fishing 12.6 332 10.6 192 13.1 113 12.0 637
Sailing 6.8 178 2.5 45 4.4 38 4.9 261
Anadromous fishing 19.2 505 16.0 291 9.1 78 16.5 874
Kayaking 6.0 159 1.0 18 0.0 0 3.3 177
Rowing 1.7 46 4.1 75 6.6 57 3.4 178
Scuba diving 5.9 154 2.8 50 1.5 13 4.1 217
Surfing 5.2 137 2.1 39 0.3 3 3.4 179
Windsurfing 0.7 18 0.5 9 0.0 0 0.5 27

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,629, age 35-54=1,817, age 55+=861. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 68.7 1,806 52.5 954 25.9 223 56.2 2,983
Downhill skiing 22.1 580 15.9 288 4.8 41 17.1 909
Snowboarding 24.1 634 4.1 75 0.0 0 13.4 709
Snowmobiling 47.3 1,243 36.8 669 24.6 212 40.0 2,124
Cross country skiing 8.6 226 10.0 182 3.3 28 8.2 436

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,629, age 35-54=1,817, age 55+=861. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 56.2 1,448 50.8 1,017 30.0 308 49.5 2,773
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 76.1 1,963 57.6 1,153 44.4 455 63.7 3,571
Developed camping 39.2 1,010 39.5 792 23.4 240 36.4 2,042
Primitive camping 61.4 1,583 38.6 773 16.4 168 45.0 2,524
Drive off-road 59.3 1,528 38.2 765 23.0 236 45.1 2,529
Mountain biking 47.9 1,235 30.9 618 13.8 141 35.6 1,994
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 29.0 748 26.9 538 26.3 270 27.8 1,556
Backpacking 36.0 929 20.5 410 10.0 103 25.7 1,442
Hunting (any type) 26.1 674 15.0 301 12.4 127 19.7 1,102
Horseback riding on trails 21.0 542 13.3 267 4.7 48 15.3 857
Big game hunting 8.8 228 10.8 216 5.4 55 8.9 499
Small game hunting 6.5 168 5.2 105 1.6 16 5.2 289
Migratory bird hunting 6.2 159 3.7 74 2.0 21 4.5 254

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,578, age 35-54=2,003, age 55+=1,025. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 77.9 2,007 74.5 1,493 70.3 721 75.3 4,221
Visit nature centers, etc. 72.2 1,861 62.3 1,247 49.2 504 64.4 3,612
Sightseeing 68.3 1,762 61.8 1,238 65.8 674 65.5 3,674
View/photograph other wildlife 74.9 1,930 71.8 1,439 68.2 699 72.6 4,068
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 62.2 1,604 62.6 1,253 56.7 581 61.3 3,438
Visit historic sites 49.6 1,278 48.5 971 48.6 498 49.0 2,747
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 45.5 1,173 49.5 991 37.5 384 45.5 2,548
View/photograph birds 32.7 843 41.6 834 49.0 502 38.9 2,179
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 54.2 1,396 34.4 690 28.8 295 42.5 2,381
View/photograph fish 32.0 826 26.4 528 20.8 213 28.0 1,567

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,578, age 35-54=2,003, age 55+=1,025. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 88.1 2,272 86.5 1,732 85.8 879 87.1 4,883
Family gathering 92.2 2,376 79.3 1,589 80.7 827 85.5 4,792
Picnicking 76.3 1,966 68.0 1,363 66.0 677 71.5 4,006
Driving for pleasure 74.1 1,911 66.7 1,336 63.0 646 69.4 3,893
Bicycling (any type) 63.7 1,641 46.3 928 27.5 282 50.9 2,851
Horseback riding (any type) 29.4 759 18.2 364 4.5 46 20.9 1,169

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,578, age 35-54=2,003, age 55+=1,025. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 45.8 1,180 33.8 678 13.3 136 35.6 1,994
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 65.3 1,684 40.4 810 14.5 149 47.1 2,643
Boating (any type) 48.7 1,255 34.5 692 17.5 179 37.9 2,126
Freshwater fishing 56.9 1,467 38.2 766 19.3 198 43.4 2,431
Visit a beach 45.1 1,162 31.8 637 16.3 167 35.1 1,966
Coldwater fishing 52.6 1,357 31.8 637 17.7 181 38.8 2,175
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.4 1,093 34.7 695 19.7 202 35.5 1,990
Motorboating 37.0 955 24.1 483 16.9 173 28.7 1,611
Warmwater fishing 21.2 547 16.4 329 3.5 36 16.3 912
Rafting 24.3 627 11.7 234 0.8 8 15.5 869
Waterskiing 21.5 555 10.2 204 0.9 9 13.7 768
Snorkeling 6.6 171 5.5 110 0.9 9 5.2 290
Use personal watercraft 24.2 624 8.1 162 3.8 39 14.7 825
Canoeing 11.6 298 5.4 108 3.0 31 7.8 437
Saltwater fishing 6.9 179 6.6 132 1.0 10 5.7 321
Sailing 2.2 58 5.6 112 3.7 38 3.7 208
Anadromous fishing 10.1 260 5.6 113 3.1 32 7.2 405
Kayaking 2.8 71 3.5 70 0.0 0 2.5 141
Rowing 6.3 162 3.9 78 0.6 6 4.4 246
Scuba diving 2.9 75 1.1 22 0.3 3 1.8 100
Surfing 1.4 35 1.6 33 0.0 0 1.2 68
Windsurfing 0.4 11 0.2 4 0.1 1 0.3 16

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,578, age 35-54=2,003, age 55+=1,025. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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) 61.8 1,592 46.1 923 8.7 89 46.5 2,604
Downhill skiing 16.8 433 13.2 265 1.2 12 12.7 710
Snowboarding 16.4 423 4.2 85 1.2 12 9.3 520
Snowmobiling 38.7 998 11.8 236 2.5 26 22.5 1,260
Cross country skiing 6.0 154 10.2 204 0.9 9 6.5 367

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,578, age 35-54=2,003, age 55+=1,025. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE 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 48.6 268 46.2 158 40.0 52 46.7 478
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 43.6 240 38.6 132 30.8 40 40.3 412
Developed camping 31.0 171 34.2 117 23.1 30 31.1 318
Primitive camping 30.1 166 21.1 72 10.0 13 24.5 251
Drive off-road 29.4 162 19.6 67 13.1 17 24.0 246
Mountain biking 32.8 181 21.6 74 13.8 18 26.7 273
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.0 121 19.0 65 13.8 18 19.9 204
Backpacking 26.0 143 23.4 80 8.5 11 22.9 234
Hunting (any type) 12.2 67 10.8 37 7.7 10 11.1 114
Horseback riding on trails 9.1 50 7.9 27 3.8 5 8.0 82
Big game hunting 8.0 44 7.3 25 3.8 5 7.2 74
Small game hunting 4.7 26 3.5 12 0.8 1 3.8 39
Migratory bird hunting 3.3 18 2.0 7 0.8 1 2.5 26

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=551, age 35-54=342, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 65.9 363 61.7 211 61.5 80 63.9 654
Visit nature centers, etc. 66.4 366 68.1 233 57.7 75 65.9 674
Sightseeing 56.8 313 58.2 199 55.4 72 57.1 584
View/photograph other wildlife 33.6 185 35.1 120 34.6 45 34.2 350
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 31.8 175 38.3 131 36.2 47 34.5 353
Visit historic sites 44.1 243 48.2 165 40.8 53 45.1 461
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 23.2 128 28.4 97 33.1 43 26.2 268
View/photograph birds 15.2 84 21.9 75 23.8 31 18.6 190
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 18.1 100 17.3 59 12.3 16 17.1 175
View/photograph fish 26.5 146 34.8 119 27.7 36 29.4 301

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=551, age 35-54=342, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 79.5 438 85.4 292 91.5 119 83.0 849
Family gathering 79.1 436 76.0 260 72.3 94 77.2 790
Picnicking 51.2 282 63.7 218 59.2 77 56.4 577
Driving for pleasure 49.0 270 46.8 160 44.6 58 47.7 488
Bicycling (any type) 51.7 285 43.6 149 31.5 41 46.4 475
Horseback riding (any type) 9.6 53 9.4 32 5.4 7 9.0 92

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=551, age 35-54=342, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Swimming in an outdoor pool 56.6 312 36.5 125 27.7 36 46.2 473
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 57.0 314 43.9 150 30.0 39 49.2 503
Boating (any type) 43.0 237 33.3 114 24.6 32 37.4 383
Freshwater fishing 19.8 109 17.8 61 13.8 18 18.4 188
Visit a beach 52.3 288 44.7 153 40.0 52 48.2 493
Coldwater fishing 12.7 70 11.4 39 8.5 11 11.7 120
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 26.5 146 18.1 62 11.5 15 21.8 223
Motorboating 15.2 84 11.1 38 10.0 13 13.2 135
Warmwater fishing 10.9 60 7.9 27 5.4 7 9.2 94
Rafting 10.5 58 5.3 18 0.8 1 7.5 77
Waterskiing 10.2 56 3.8 13 0.8 1 6.8 70
Snorkeling 26.3 145 15.8 54 17.7 23 21.7 222
Use personal watercraft 11.3 62 4.7 16 0.0 0 7.6 78
Canoeing 13.1 72 9.1 31 2.3 3 10.4 106
Saltwater fishing 17.2 95 14.9 51 27.7 36 17.8 182
Sailing 3.3 18 2.0 7 2.3 3 2.7 28
Anadromous fishing 2.5 14 2.9 10 1.5 2 2.5 26
Kayaking 15.1 83 3.5 12 0.0 0 9.3 95
Rowing 2.4 13 2.3 8 0.0 0 2.1 21
Scuba diving 9.4 52 3.5 12 2.3 3 6.5 67
Surfing 22.5 124 11.1 38 0.0 0 15.8 162
Windsurfing 1.8 10 1.2 4 0.0 0 1.4 14

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=551, age 35-54=342, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 48.8 269 38.3 131 18.5 24 41.4 424
Downhill skiing 26.5 146 21.6 74 8.5 11 22.6 231
Snowboarding 37.6 207 6.7 23 0.0 0 22.5 230
Snowmobiling 4.9 27 2.9 10 0.0 0 3.6 37
Cross country skiing 2.5 14 4.7 16 1.5 2 3.1 32

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=551, age 35-54=342, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Day hiking 42.3 204 42.2 194 23.4 50 38.8 448
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 42.3 204 30.2 139 20.1 43 33.4 386
Developed camping 30.9 149 28.7 132 16.4 35 27.3 316
Primitive camping 19.5 94 14.1 65 4.2 9 14.5 168
Drive off-road 18.7 90 13.7 63 7.0 15 14.5 168
Mountain biking 28.0 135 21.3 98 7.9 17 21.6 250
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 21.2 102 20.0 92 20.6 44 20.6 238
Backpacking 19.5 94 13.3 61 7.0 15 14.7 170
Hunting (any type) 1.9 9 1.3 6 0.5 1 1.4 16
Horseback riding on trails 7.1 34 7.4 34 0.9 2 6.1 70
Big game hunting 0.8 4 1.1 5 0.0 0 0.8 9
Small game hunting 0.2 1 0.2 1 0.0 0 0.2 2
Migratory bird hunting 0.2 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.1 1

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482, age 35-54=460, age 55+=214. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 71.4 344 69.6 320 57.9 124 68.2 788
Visit nature centers, etc. 76.6 369 69.3 319 52.8 113 69.3 801
Sightseeing 60.8 293 53.9 248 47.2 101 55.5 642
View/photograph other wildlife 34.4 166 37.2 171 32.7 70 35.2 407
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 41.7 201 47.4 218 39.3 84 43.5 503
Visit historic sites 46.3 223 50.9 234 39.3 84 46.8 541
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 29.0 140 32.0 147 22.9 49 29.1 336
View/photograph birds 14.7 71 22.6 104 28.5 61 20.4 236
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 12.7 61 13.3 61 7.0 15 11.9 137
View/photograph fish 21.2 102 18.9 87 13.1 28 18.8 217

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482, age 35-54=460, age 55+=214. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 96.1 463 91.7 422 85.0 182 92.3 1,067
Family gathering 84.6 408 79.6 366 77.1 165 81.2 939
Picnicking 65.8 317 66.3 305 57.5 123 64.4 745
Driving for pleasure 49.2 237 48.5 223 42.1 90 47.6 550
Bicycling (any type) 51.0 246 41.5 191 18.7 40 41.3 477
Horseback riding (any type) 8.3 40 8.3 38 0.5 1 6.8 79

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482, age 35-54=460, age 55+=214. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Swimming in an outdoor pool 60.6 292 47.8 220 17.8 38 47.6 550
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 69.1 333 42.6 196 16.8 36 48.9 565
Boating (any type) 38.4 185 31.7 146 13.1 28 31.1 359
Freshwater fishing 11.4 55 10.0 46 5.1 11 9.7 112
Visit a beach 59.1 285 51.3 236 20.1 43 48.8 564
Coldwater fishing 6.6 32 5.2 24 2.3 5 5.3 61
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.4 137 22.0 101 10.7 23 22.6 261
Motorboating 15.4 74 11.1 51 5.1 11 11.8 136
Warmwater fishing 5.8 28 3.3 15 0.0 0 3.7 43
Rafting 10.4 50 4.8 22 0.5 1 6.3 73
Waterskiing 9.8 47 2.6 12 0.0 0 5.1 59
Snorkeling 17.6 85 15.9 73 3.7 8 14.4 166
Use personal watercraft 16.2 78 4.1 19 0.5 1 8.5 98
Canoeing 5.4 26 5.9 27 1.9 4 4.9 57
Saltwater fishing 13.5 65 5.9 27 0.5 1 8.0 93
Sailing 2.1 10 3.7 17 0.5 1 2.4 28
Anadromous fishing 1.2 6 0.4 2 0.0 0 0.7 8
Kayaking 11.6 56 4.8 22 0.0 0 6.7 78
Rowing 2.1 10 2.4 11 0.5 1 1.9 22
Scuba diving 2.1 10 1.1 5 0.5 1 1.4 16
Surfing 6.8 33 4.6 21 0.0 0 4.7 54
Windsurfing 0.6 3 0.9 4 0.5 1 0.7 8

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482, age 35-54=460, age 55+=214. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



UNCOMPAHGRE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 48.5 234 37.2 171 8.9 19 36.7 424
Downhill skiing 21.4 103 19.3 89 1.9 4 17.0 196
Snowboarding 31.1 150 4.6 21 0.0 0 14.8 171
Snowmobiling 3.5 17 0.9 4 0.5 1 1.9 22
Cross country skiing 3.3 16 4.1 19 0.5 1 3.1 36

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Uncompahgre NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482, age 35-54=460, age 55+=214. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.