ARAPAHO 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	57.8	641,182	59.5	702,705	46.7	330,277	55.8	1,674,164
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.9	675,860	49.4	583,604	37.4	264,474	50.8	1,523,938
Developed camping	40.3	446,950	44.0	519,565	27.5	194,863	38.7	1,161,378
Mountain biking	43.7	484,446	33.5	395,696	18.8	133,423	33.8	1,013,565
Primitive camping	40.5	449,464	31.8	375,540	14.5	102,322	30.9	927,326
Drive off-road	39.2	435,238	24.5	289,454	16.7	118,185	28.1	842,877
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.9	342,886	27.0	318,396	23.5	166,609	27.6	827,891
Backpacking	30.8	341,178	24.8	292,438	14.2	100,715	24.5	734,331
Horseback riding on trails	12.9	142,826	15.2	179,911	5.0	35,358	11.9	358,095
Hunting (any type)	12.4	137,940	11.6	136,390	8.3	59,078	11.1	333,408
Big game hunting	8.5	93,741	11.6	136,551	4.4	31,282	8.7	261,574
Small game hunting	8.7	96,306	7.5	88,092	4.5	31,632	7.2	216,030
Migratory bird hunting	6.4	71,077	4.2	49,573	1.3	9,476	4.3	130,126

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,108,917, age 35-54=1,180,736, age 55+=707,956. 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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ARAPAHO 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	77.7	862,178	76.9	908,302	69.9	495,002	75.6	2,265,482
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.5	836,706	78.8	929,876	62.6	443,353	73.7	2,209,935
Sightseeing	61.3	679,448	62.7	740,862	56.4	399,023	60.7	1,819,333
View/photograph other wildlife	57.6	638,653	61.5	726,194	59.9	424,383	59.7	1,789,230
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.5	560,070	61.8	729,960	57.5	407,010	56.6	1,697,040
Visit historic sites	52.6	582,942	62.0	731,610	46.8	331,365	54.9	1,645,917
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.6	339,134	34.3	405,314	30.8	217,983	32.1	962,431
View/photograph birds	22.6	250,063	34.8	411,001	37.5	265,615	30.9	926,679
View/photograph fish	26.8	297,635	30.4	358,730	19.0	134,655	26.4	791,020
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.2	301,915	29.0	341,892	18.5	130,688	25.8	774,495

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,108,917, age 35-54=1,180,736, age 55+=707,956. 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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ARAPAHO 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	961,783	88.5	1,045,361	87.4	618,773	87.6	2,625,917
Family gathering	83.0	920,435	77.1	910,807	73.5	520,196	78.4	2,351,438
Picnicking	63.5	704,046	70.4	831,660	64.3	455,016	66.4	1,990,722
Driving for pleasure	60.8	674,092	61.4	724,733	59.1	418,651	60.6	1,817,476
Bicycling (any type)	61.5	681,860	52.7	622,141	34.7	245,948	51.7	1,549,949
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	161,713	18.7	220,788	6.4	45,248	14.3	427,749

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,108,917, age 35-54=1,180,736, age 55+=707,956. 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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ARAPAHO 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	56.8	629,412	41.8	494,053	22.4	158,617	42.8	1,282,082
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.2	634,158	41.0	483,874	21.7	153,314	42.4	1,271,346
Visit a beach	45.2	501,719	42.6	502,949	28.0	198,005	40.1	1,202,673
Boating (any type)	45.8	507,336	41.0	484,418	20.3	143,945	37.9	1,135,699
Freshwater fishing	38.3	424,958	36.4	429,249	22.2	157,349	33.7	1,011,556
Coldwater fishing	31.8	352,700	32.0	377,640	19.0	134,461	28.8	864,801
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.5	404,698	29.3	345,842	15.9	112,645	28.8	863,185
Motorboating	28.7	318,509	21.8	257,466	13.7	97,163	22.5	673,138
Warmwater fishing	23.5	260,752	15.2	179,370	7.0	49,721	16.3	489,843
Rafting	19.2	212,469	11.3	133,543	3.6	25,154	12.4	371,166
Snorkeling	13.5	150,255	11.1	130,894	7.3	51,407	11.1	332,556
Waterskiing	19.5	216,606	7.2	84,923	2.7	18,864	10.7	320,393
Use personal watercraft	19.0	210,368	5.9	69,362	2.1	14,830	9.8	294,560
Sailing	6.0	66,620	7.3	85,880	5.4	37,977	6.4	190,477
Saltwater fishing	7.3	81,226	5.6	66,668	3.8	26,729	5.8	174,623
Canoeing	6.9	76,755	5.4	64,212	2.4	16,801	5.3	157,768
Anadromous fishing	4.7	51,930	5.6	66,635	3.7	25,946	4.8	144,511
Kayaking	7.0	77,253	2.6	30,344	0.0	157	3.6	107,754
Surfing	3.9	43,072	2.7	31,469	0.0	0	2.5	74,541
Rowing	2.2	24,142	2.8	33,467	2.1	14,868	2.4	72,477
Scuba diving	3.8	41,921	1.2	13,937	1.8	12,962	2.3	68,820
Windsurfing	1.2	13,801	0.9	10,938	0.7	5,145	1.0	29,884

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,108,917, age 35-54=1,180,736, age 55+=707,956. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	56.9	630,557	47.5	560,805	17.8	125,835	43.9	1,317,197
Downhill skiing	28.6	317,512	27.9	328,835	7.0	49,390	23.2	695,737
Snowboarding	27.0	299,825	4.6	53,776	0.0	122	11.8	353,723
Cross country skiing	5.3	59,236	10.5	124,549	5.6	39,464	7.4	223,249
Snowmobiling	11.3	125,676	5.9	69,988	1.9	13,369	7.0	209,033

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,108,917, age 35-54=1,180,736, age 55+=707,956. 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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ARAPAHO National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	56.7	81,141	58.0	50,872	54.5	16,089	56.9	148,102
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.4	65,036	38.8	34,050	28.2	8,325	41.2	107,411
Developed camping	32.9	47,077	37.2	32,623	23.5	6,926	33.3	86,626
Mountain biking	48.0	68,754	34.6	30,339	26.7	7,864	41.1	106,957
Primitive camping	28.7	41,142	22.1	19,435	10.2	3,021	24.4	63,598
Drive off-road	37.3	53,374	23.0	20,168	17.5	5,165	30.2	78,707
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.0	37,238	20.5	17,987	14.9	4,397	22.9	59,622
Backpacking	23.8	34,069	22.4	19,647	10.2	3,002	21.8	56,718
Horseback riding on trails	10.1	14,409	11.6	10,184	5.3	1,567	10.0	26,160
Hunting (any type)	11.7	16,812	10.4	9,170	8.3	2,460	10.9	28,442
Big game hunting	6.0	8,643	7.9	6,890	3.4	1,001	6.3	16,534
Small game hunting	6.7	9,620	6.7	5,888	4.4	1,289	6.4	16,797
Migratory bird hunting	5.9	8,488	3.4	2,981	1.1	331	4.5	11,800

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=143,178, age 35-54=87,768, age 55+=29,502. 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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ARAPAHO 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	54.8	78,505	53.0	46,526	48.4	14,269	53.5	139,300
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.4	97,974	71.9	63,085	58.7	17,321	68.5	178,380
Sightseeing	43.5	62,246	45.7	40,069	40.1	11,828	43.8	114,143
View/photograph other wildlife	43.0	61,610	35.3	30,956	36.5	10,778	39.7	103,344
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.0	42,886	37.5	32,942	35.5	10,464	33.1	86,292
Visit historic sites	37.6	53,851	40.6	35,673	31.0	9,151	37.9	98,675
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.9	39,944	24.6	21,586	30.0	8,862	27.0	70,392
View/photograph birds	14.6	20,953	20.7	18,172	18.0	5,302	17.1	44,427
View/photograph fish	21.7	31,138	28.1	24,648	17.2	5,081	23.4	60,867
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.2	24,696	21.1	18,524	14.3	4,229	18.2	47,449

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=143,178, age 35-54=87,768, age 55+=29,502. 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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ARAPAHO 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	70.8	101,392	73.9	64,897	78.3	23,098	72.7	189,387
Family gathering	83.9	120,101	76.3	66,951	69.9	20,622	79.7	207,674
Picnicking	61.5	87,987	61.2	53,721	51.9	15,321	60.3	157,029
Driving for pleasure	46.6	66,719	43.9	38,556	45.1	13,318	45.5	118,593
Bicycling (any type)	65.6	93,940	52.1	45,719	45.1	13,294	58.7	152,953
Horseback riding (any type)	12.2	17,473	16.2	14,186	8.1	2,376	13.1	34,035

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=143,178, age 35-54=87,768, age 55+=29,502. 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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ARAPAHO 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	50.2	71,943	32.7	28,694	24.4	7,206	41.4	107,843
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	40.5	57,941	34.9	30,662	20.7	6,120	36.4	94,723
Visit a beach	26.1	37,335	31.0	27,182	29.5	8,715	28.1	73,232
Boating (any type)	35.7	51,051	27.2	23,896	16.0	4,728	30.6	79,675
Freshwater fishing	37.2	53,256	34.7	30,426	23.1	6,817	34.7	90,499
Coldwater fishing	28.5	40,871	27.5	24,167	17.3	5,117	26.9	70,155
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.9	29,965	19.0	16,693	9.9	2,915	19.0	49,573
Motorboating	21.8	31,211	12.0	10,559	10.0	2,956	17.2	44,726
Warmwater fishing	26.7	38,298	18.9	16,582	10.6	3,125	22.3	58,005
Rafting	13.6	19,453	7.6	6,703	2.4	701	10.3	26,857
Snorkeling	7.2	10,344	5.7	5,043	7.9	2,329	6.8	17,716
Waterskiing	19.2	27,449	6.3	5,542	2.9	849	13.0	33,840
Use personal watercraft	16.1	23,074	6.7	5,864	1.9	564	11.3	29,502
Sailing	3.2	4,532	3.6	3,195	4.4	1,289	3.5	9,016
Saltwater fishing	7.0	9,995	7.5	6,583	6.1	1,790	7.1	18,368
Canoeing	3.5	4,993	2.5	2,209	1.0	281	2.9	7,483
Anadromous fishing	3.8	5,404	5.8	5,100	3.7	1,097	4.5	11,601
Kayaking	4.0	5,735	0.9	753	0.0	2	2.5	6,490
Surfing	4.7	6,692	3.0	2,655	0.0	0	3.6	9,347
Rowing	2.4	3,468	1.6	1,445	1.3	377	2.0	5,290
Scuba diving	1.6	2,328	0.6	493	1.6	459	1.3	3,280
Windsurfing	0.6	876	0.1	125	0.0	5	0.4	1,006

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=143,178, age 35-54=87,768, age 55+=29,502. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	41.0	58,714	33.2	29,123	16.8	4,946	35.6	92,783
Downhill skiing	19.8	28,354	17.6	15,485	6.3	1,861	17.5	45,700
Snowboarding	29.3	41,999	6.7	5,924	0.0	9	18.4	47,932
Cross country skiing	2.2	3,214	4.9	4,288	3.3	962	3.2	8,464
Snowmobiling	6.2	8,833	4.4	3,835	0.2	57	4.9	12,725

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=143,178, age 35-54=87,768, age 55+=29,502. 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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ARAPAHO 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	52.9	60,553	59.1	45,931	38.1	12,584	52.9	119,068
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	43.2	49,499	28.8	22,346	21.7	7,167	35.1	79,012
Developed camping	32.5	37,259	32.3	25,089	19.5	6,446	30.5	68,794
Mountain biking	36.6	41,855	30.4	23,591	10.9	3,616	30.7	69,062
Primitive camping	18.7	21,425	13.4	10,377	5.6	1,850	14.9	33,652
Drive off-road	26.7	30,516	15.6	12,157	8.9	2,951	20.3	45,624
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.7	28,261	22.4	17,366	20.7	6,833	23.3	52,460
Backpacking	18.7	21,354	12.2	9,482	9.5	3,149	15.1	33,985
Horseback riding on trails	7.9	9,082	9.3	7,203	1.3	430	7.4	16,715
Hunting (any type)	2.3	2,605	1.8	1,378	0.7	235	1.9	4,218
Big game hunting	0.8	875	1.6	1,232	0.1	26	0.9	2,133
Small game hunting	1.5	1,687	0.1	105	0.0	0	0.8	1,792
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	1,791	0.4	304	0.0	0	0.9	2,095

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,482, age 35-54=77,697, age 55+=33,070. 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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ARAPAHO 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	61.5	70,377	59.6	46,310	51.3	16,953	59.3	133,640
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.8	83,388	71.7	55,684	54.5	18,017	69.7	157,089
Sightseeing	46.3	52,982	43.1	33,511	38.1	12,615	44.0	99,108
View/photograph other wildlife	35.8	40,979	39.2	30,450	33.8	11,172	36.7	82,601
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.5	46,357	46.0	35,759	39.8	13,164	42.3	95,280
Visit historic sites	36.0	41,188	43.0	33,422	30.0	9,930	37.5	84,540
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.9	26,197	28.8	22,374	17.6	5,821	24.1	54,392
View/photograph birds	11.8	13,465	20.9	16,209	24.5	8,093	16.8	37,767
View/photograph fish	17.8	20,413	16.6	12,897	10.1	3,344	16.3	36,654
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.3	18,640	16.3	12,649	8.9	2,958	15.2	34,247

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,482, age 35-54=77,697, age 55+=33,070. 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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ARAPAHO 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	84.0	96,109	80.4	62,489	73.2	24,194	81.2	182,792
Family gathering	85.0	97,261	75.9	58,969	74.5	24,649	80.3	180,879
Picnicking	59.9	68,606	62.4	48,479	59.3	19,599	60.7	136,684
Driving for pleasure	43.5	49,761	43.9	34,117	38.3	12,666	42.9	96,544
Bicycling (any type)	54.8	62,718	48.0	37,322	22.6	7,488	47.7	107,528
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	11,282	11.6	8,984	1.3	434	9.2	20,700

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,482, age 35-54=77,697, age 55+=33,070. 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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ARAPAHO 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	53.7	61,496	42.8	33,257	16.2	5,351	44.4	100,104
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.3	59,852	31.6	24,572	14.2	4,698	39.6	89,122
Visit a beach	40.6	46,440	38.1	29,623	16.3	5,391	36.2	81,454
Boating (any type)	31.4	35,905	28.4	22,049	10.7	3,538	27.3	61,492
Freshwater fishing	20.4	23,318	18.8	14,580	9.1	3,009	18.2	40,907
Coldwater fishing	14.3	16,338	14.4	11,182	7.0	2,303	13.2	29,823
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.5	31,451	20.4	15,818	10.7	3,529	22.6	50,798
Motorboating	19.0	21,727	14.4	11,204	6.0	1,976	15.5	34,907
Warmwater fishing	13.7	15,732	6.8	5,303	1.5	502	9.6	21,537
Rafting	12.0	13,729	7.3	5,706	2.2	740	9.0	20,175
Snorkeling	7.3	8,310	7.3	5,647	0.9	305	6.3	14,262
Waterskiing	15.1	17,259	3.8	2,937	0.9	310	9.1	20,506
Use personal watercraft	24.6	28,214	5.7	4,417	2.6	868	14.9	33,499
Sailing	2.8	3,190	5.8	4,487	2.4	789	3.8	8,466
Saltwater fishing	5.5	6,327	1.7	1,299	0.1	36	3.4	7,662
Canoeing	1.2	1,355	2.7	2,065	1.2	386	1.7	3,806
Anadromous fishing	2.3	2,636	1.1	840	0.8	264	1.7	3,740
Kayaking	2.3	2,685	1.4	1,058	0.0	2	1.7	3,745
Surfing	1.2	1,415	1.5	1,187	0.0	0	1.2	2,602
Rowing	1.8	2,012	2.4	1,880	1.8	582	2.0	4,474
Scuba diving	0.6	637	0.4	288	0.0	16	0.4	941
Windsurfing	0.8	948	1.1	875	0.9	304	0.9	2,127

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,482, age 35-54=77,697, age 55+=33,070. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	42.9	49,145	34.6	26,862	8.5	2,809	35.0	78,816
Downhill skiing	15.0	17,158	14.6	11,381	1.8	582	12.9	29,121
Snowboarding	29.2	33,425	3.2	2,455	0.0	0	15.9	35,880
Cross country skiing	2.0	2,344	3.2	2,487	1.0	345	2.3	5,176
Snowmobiling	4.7	5,340	1.0	741	1.3	435	2.9	6,516

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=114,482, age 35-54=77,697, age 55+=33,070. 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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ARAPAHO 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	66.6	259,898	61.8	286,154	57.7	161,272	62.4	707,324
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	69.4	270,796	61.7	286,050	45.6	127,591	60.4	684,437
Developed camping	44.5	173,732	50.2	232,817	31.7	88,702	43.7	495,251
Mountain biking	51.1	199,416	36.7	169,969	27.9	78,133	39.5	447,518
Primitive camping	58.1	226,789	44.4	205,835	20.8	58,276	43.3	490,900
Drive off-road	50.3	196,188	31.1	144,221	23.8	66,579	35.9	406,988
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.7	135,556	27.6	127,993	20.5	57,223	28.3	320,772
Backpacking	41.2	160,971	34.9	161,855	15.7	43,852	32.4	366,678
Horseback riding on trails	16.4	63,934	18.4	85,266	8.8	24,621	15.3	173,821
Hunting (any type)	24.1	94,203	22.3	103,332	17.8	49,857	21.8	247,392
Big game hunting	18.2	70,959	22.1	102,620	10.2	28,432	17.8	202,011
Small game hunting	17.4	67,859	16.6	76,826	10.6	29,616	15.4	174,301
Migratory bird hunting	11.1	43,511	8.6	39,787	3.2	8,907	8.1	92,205

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=390,286, age 35-54=463,391, age 55+=279,588. 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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ARAPAHO 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	83.1	324,146	77.4	358,665	71.2	199,023	77.8	881,834
Visit nature centers, etc.	74.9	292,499	81.5	377,538	66.6	186,178	75.6	856,215
Sightseeing	65.5	255,811	68.7	318,344	60.4	168,999	65.6	743,154
View/photograph other wildlife	66.9	260,963	64.6	299,568	66.9	187,146	66.0	747,677
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.6	197,462	60.4	279,826	57.2	159,962	56.2	637,250
Visit historic sites	59.9	233,663	65.0	301,072	50.2	140,280	59.6	675,015
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	34.0	132,676	33.4	154,772	40.8	114,008	35.4	401,456
View/photograph birds	30.7	119,875	38.3	177,576	33.9	94,769	34.6	392,220
View/photograph fish	33.2	129,572	40.6	188,268	25.8	72,070	34.4	389,910
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.0	140,475	36.1	167,094	24.8	69,466	33.3	377,035

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=390,286, age 35-54=463,391, age 55+=279,588. 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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ARAPAHO 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	82.1	320,544	86.9	402,659	91.9	256,966	86.5	980,169
Family gathering	79.3	309,688	77.3	358,285	71.1	198,707	76.5	866,680
Picnicking	60.1	234,559	71.9	333,146	61.4	171,535	65.2	739,240
Driving for pleasure	69.6	271,799	65.8	304,783	67.3	188,153	67.5	764,735
Bicycling (any type)	65.8	256,831	55.8	258,368	47.7	133,278	57.2	648,477
Horseback riding (any type)	18.0	70,293	23.5	109,106	12.2	34,017	18.8	213,416

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=390,286, age 35-54=463,391, age 55+=279,588. 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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ARAPAHO 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	56.8	221,686	37.2	172,214	27.8	77,720	41.6	471,620
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.1	222,957	45.2	209,510	27.2	76,015	44.9	508,482
Visit a beach	46.5	181,326	39.5	183,089	37.6	105,119	41.4	469,534
Boating (any type)	52.6	205,441	44.1	204,144	26.6	74,242	42.7	483,827
Freshwater fishing	55.2	215,432	51.0	236,221	35.1	98,174	48.5	549,827
Coldwater fishing	48.9	191,006	46.7	216,314	30.3	84,829	43.4	492,149
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.7	154,938	30.6	141,802	16.3	45,662	30.2	342,402
Motorboating	31.9	124,671	22.4	103,988	19.1	53,420	24.9	282,079
Warmwater fishing	32.4	126,348	23.0	106,452	13.5	37,732	23.9	270,532
Rafting	24.6	96,082	13.0	60,275	4.1	11,334	14.8	167,691
Snorkeling	17.8	69,538	10.7	49,488	14.4	40,236	14.1	159,262
Waterskiing	19.8	77,402	9.9	45,663	4.5	12,589	12.0	135,654
Use personal watercraft	15.4	60,000	6.4	29,593	1.7	4,879	8.3	94,472
Sailing	9.6	37,575	6.3	28,986	7.6	21,142	7.7	87,703
Saltwater fishing	7.7	29,896	8.9	41,350	7.9	22,122	8.2	93,368
Canoeing	14.0	54,460	6.2	28,526	2.4	6,638	7.9	89,624
Anadromous fishing	6.5	25,456	10.3	47,774	6.8	18,984	8.1	92,214
Kayaking	10.3	40,244	2.3	10,624	0.0	92	4.5	50,960
Surfing	6.0	23,231	3.4	15,903	0.0	0	3.5	39,134
Rowing	1.9	7,381	2.5	11,769	1.8	5,163	2.1	24,313
Scuba diving	7.4	28,860	1.6	7,450	3.9	11,019	4.2	47,329
Windsurfing	1.7	6,517	0.3	1,511	0.0	103	0.7	8,131

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=390,286, age 35-54=463,391, age 55+=279,588. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	62.7	244,735	50.5	233,909	25.5	71,188	48.5	549,832
Downhill skiing	38.1	148,522	33.9	156,956	12.2	34,125	30.0	339,603
Snowboarding	26.8	104,503	6.1	28,246	0.0	111	11.7	132,860
Cross country skiing	7.0	27,233	14.9	68,923	9.7	27,187	10.9	123,343
Snowmobiling	15.6	60,768	10.8	49,911	0.7	2,078	9.9	112,757

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=390,286, age 35-54=463,391, age 55+=279,588. 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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ARAPAHO 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	56.3	205,240	62.4	287,507	39.8	129,179	54.1	621,926
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	68.8	250,809	46.0	212,000	34.4	111,916	50.0	574,725
Developed camping	44.0	160,534	43.6	200,811	26.2	85,059	38.8	446,404
Mountain biking	39.3	143,194	32.4	149,299	11.8	38,231	28.8	330,724
Primitive camping	37.9	138,255	27.1	124,748	11.2	36,296	26.0	299,299
Drive off-road	35.4	129,193	21.3	97,993	12.0	39,134	23.2	266,320
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.2	120,942	30.0	138,374	28.3	91,831	30.5	351,147
Backpacking	29.0	105,787	19.1	88,017	14.6	47,338	21.0	241,142
Horseback riding on trails	13.1	47,609	14.9	68,815	2.3	7,614	10.8	124,038
Hunting (any type)	5.1	18,455	3.8	17,684	1.6	5,101	3.6	41,240
Big game hunting	2.5	9,035	4.5	20,730	0.3	1,064	2.7	30,829
Small game hunting	3.6	13,255	0.5	2,311	0.0	0	1.4	15,566
Migratory bird hunting	3.9	14,138	1.0	4,636	0.0	0	1.6	18,774

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=364,521, age 35-54=460,814, age 55+=324,900. 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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ARAPAHO 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	89.6	326,593	87.0	400,783	74.6	242,468	84.3	969,844
Visit nature centers, etc.	82.9	302,314	81.4	375,006	61.9	201,151	76.4	878,471
Sightseeing	69.9	254,766	64.9	298,951	57.2	185,905	64.3	739,622
View/photograph other wildlife	65.4	238,294	71.5	329,367	61.6	200,249	66.8	767,910
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	65.1	237,207	74.1	341,608	63.8	207,270	68.3	786,085
Visit historic sites	58.0	211,447	68.5	315,698	48.3	157,008	59.5	684,153
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.4	114,400	39.0	179,511	24.2	78,721	32.4	372,632
View/photograph birds	22.1	80,429	38.6	178,093	45.5	147,722	35.3	406,244
View/photograph fish	25.9	94,550	24.0	110,462	14.8	48,172	22.0	253,184
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.9	101,817	27.8	128,208	15.4	49,883	24.3	279,908

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=364,521, age 35-54=460,814, age 55+=324,900. 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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ARAPAHO 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	98.4	358,846	94.3	434,671	85.9	279,079	93.3	1,072,596
Family gathering	86.0	313,661	77.3	356,205	75.7	246,100	79.6	915,966
Picnicking	70.8	258,061	73.5	338,658	69.3	225,136	71.5	821,855
Driving for pleasure	65.5	238,931	66.0	304,190	57.4	186,368	63.4	729,489
Bicycling (any type)	59.0	215,180	51.5	237,516	24.4	79,241	46.2	531,937
Horseback riding (any type)	15.0	54,563	17.1	78,932	2.2	7,083	12.2	140,578

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=364,521, age 35-54=460,814, age 55+=324,900. 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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ARAPAHO 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	60.9	222,156	48.7	224,216	18.4	59,876	44.0	506,248
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.7	246,853	41.1	189,364	18.3	59,607	43.1	495,824
Visit a beach	51.4	187,480	48.1	221,856	20.6	66,843	41.4	476,179
Boating (any type)	50.7	184,721	45.6	209,954	17.3	56,300	39.2	450,975
Freshwater fishing	30.3	110,315	27.8	128,089	13.6	44,229	24.6	282,633
Coldwater fishing	24.6	89,630	24.4	112,250	12.0	38,831	20.9	240,711
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.4	162,005	33.1	152,721	17.3	56,120	32.2	370,846
Motorboating	34.8	127,032	26.5	122,160	11.2	36,310	24.8	285,502
Warmwater fishing	16.8	61,338	8.5	39,225	1.9	6,052	9.3	106,615
Rafting	20.6	74,949	12.3	56,542	3.6	11,813	12.5	143,304
Snorkeling	13.3	48,552	13.3	61,319	1.8	5,949	10.1	115,820
Waterskiing	23.3	84,847	6.0	27,428	1.4	4,586	10.2	116,861
Use personal watercraft	22.9	83,543	5.4	24,956	2.4	7,779	10.1	116,278
Sailing	4.8	17,530	9.8	45,271	4.2	13,525	6.6	76,326
Saltwater fishing	6.6	24,154	2.1	9,795	0.2	673	3.0	34,622
Canoeing	3.1	11,123	6.2	28,343	2.7	8,933	4.2	48,399
Anadromous fishing	4.1	15,062	2.0	9,177	1.4	4,586	2.5	28,825
Kayaking	6.2	22,780	3.5	16,095	0.0	58	3.4	38,933
Surfing	1.4	5,257	1.7	7,847	0.0	0	1.1	13,104
Rowing	2.7	9,899	3.6	16,583	2.5	8,162	3.0	34,644
Scuba diving	1.5	5,490	1.0	4,538	0.2	676	0.9	10,704
Windsurfing	1.2	4,547	1.7	7,847	1.4	4,524	1.5	16,918

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=364,521, age 35-54=460,814, age 55+=324,900. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	65.3	237,979	52.3	240,836	12.9	42,067	45.3	520,882
Downhill skiing	29.1	105,950	28.2	130,056	3.5	11,251	21.5	247,257
Snowboarding	26.2	95,529	2.9	13,380	0.0	0	9.5	108,909
Cross country skiing	6.7	24,369	9.8	45,288	3.1	10,197	6.9	79,854
Snowmobiling	11.8	42,964	2.6	11,812	3.2	10,331	5.7	65,107

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=364,521, age 35-54=460,814, age 55+=324,900. 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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ARAPAHO 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	28.2	7,568	26.1	7,041	24.4	2,568	26.7	17,177
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.4	9,245	30.6	8,274	22.4	2,354	30.9	19,873
Developed camping	25.7	6,899	29.1	7,850	18.4	1,936	25.9	16,685
Mountain biking	34.2	9,177	24.5	6,622	19.0	1,999	27.6	17,798
Primitive camping	19.3	5,186	14.7	3,968	6.7	709	15.3	9,863
Drive off-road	30.1	8,096	18.6	5,019	14.0	1,474	22.7	14,589
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.2	5,434	16.1	4,358	11.7	1,234	17.1	11,026
Backpacking	15.5	4,178	13.2	3,563	5.9	622	13.0	8,363
Horseback riding on trails	9.5	2,544	10.6	2,864	4.9	511	9.2	5,919
Hunting (any type)	5.0	1,344	4.6	1,239	3.6	376	4.6	2,959
Big game hunting	4.0	1,069	4.8	1,295	2.0	215	4.0	2,579
Small game hunting	4.4	1,170	4.1	1,108	2.6	278	4.0	2,556
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	502	1.4	384	0.5	52	1.5	938

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,871, age 35-54=27,004, age 55+=10,504. 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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ARAPAHO 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	57.0	15,309	53.1	14,339	48.5	5,099	54.0	34,747
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.4	14,085	56.8	15,349	46.6	4,897	53.3	34,331
Sightseeing	52.2	14,016	54.5	14,720	47.7	5,014	52.4	33,750
View/photograph other wildlife	36.4	9,793	35.3	9,541	36.5	3,832	36.0	23,166
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	8,221	36.6	9,878	34.6	3,637	33.8	21,736
Visit historic sites	42.4	11,399	46.2	12,479	35.4	3,718	42.9	27,596
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.5	7,109	26.3	7,099	32.1	3,371	27.3	17,579
View/photograph birds	16.4	4,416	20.7	5,584	18.0	1,895	18.5	11,895
View/photograph fish	22.1	5,927	27.1	7,320	16.7	1,749	23.3	14,996
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.4	4,417	16.5	4,452	11.2	1,179	15.6	10,048

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,871, age 35-54=27,004, age 55+=10,504. 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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ARAPAHO 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	80.5	21,631	85.2	22,996	90.2	9,472	84.0	54,099
Family gathering	78.8	21,164	76.8	20,738	70.5	7,409	76.6	49,311
Picnicking	50.7	13,624	60.9	16,440	51.9	5,447	55.2	35,511
Driving for pleasure	48.1	12,916	45.3	12,246	46.5	4,886	46.7	30,048
Bicycling (any type)	58.1	15,607	49.4	13,336	42.7	4,489	51.9	33,432
Horseback riding (any type)	9.4	2,520	12.2	3,290	6.1	638	10.0	6,448

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,871, age 35-54=27,004, age 55+=10,504. 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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ARAPAHO 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	51.2	13,765	33.4	9,015	25.0	2,623	39.5	25,403
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.1	7,815	23.1	6,237	13.9	1,464	24.1	15,516
Visit a beach	42.8	11,505	36.5	9,846	35.0	3,674	38.9	25,025
Boating (any type)	22.6	6,063	18.8	5,082	11.1	1,171	19.1	12,316
Freshwater fishing	32.6	8,769	30.2	8,158	20.3	2,128	29.6	19,055
Coldwater fishing	20.7	5,552	19.8	5,338	12.5	1,309	18.9	12,199
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.6	6,332	18.1	4,880	9.5	1,001	19.0	12,213
Motorboating	10.4	2,798	7.3	1,967	6.0	632	8.4	5,397
Warmwater fishing	33.6	9,028	23.8	6,426	13.6	1,429	26.2	16,883
Rafting	6.6	1,767	3.5	935	1.0	109	4.4	2,811
Snorkeling	7.5	2,003	4.5	1,205	6.1	644	6.0	3,852
Waterskiing	8.8	2,359	4.3	1,163	2.0	208	5.8	3,730
Use personal watercraft	13.2	3,560	5.5	1,490	1.5	161	8.1	5,211
Sailing	4.5	1,217	3.0	806	3.6	382	3.7	2,405
Saltwater fishing	7.5	2,026	8.8	2,377	7.6	795	8.1	5,198
Canoeing	1.9	498	0.8	220	0.3	30	1.2	748
Anadromous fishing	3.9	1,052	6.2	1,666	4.0	424	4.9	3,142
Kayaking	1.9	503	0.4	110	0.0	0	1.0	613
Surfing	1.1	293	0.6	169	0.0	0	0.7	462
Rowing	1.0	265	1.3	353	0.9	97	1.1	715
Scuba diving	5.8	1,548	1.3	341	3.2	335	3.5	2,224
Windsurfing	0.5	129	0.1	26	0.0	0	0.2	155

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,871, age 35-54=27,004, age 55+=10,504. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	31.2	8,387	25.0	6,764	12.6	1,325	25.6	16,476
Downhill skiing	14.2	3,822	12.6	3,414	4.6	478	12.0	7,714
Snowboarding	16.3	4,369	3.7	993	0.0	0	8.3	5,362
Cross country skiing	1.2	315	2.5	686	1.6	173	1.8	1,174
Snowmobiling	8.7	2,336	6.0	1,629	0.2	24	6.2	3,989

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,871, age 35-54=27,004, age 55+=10,504. 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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ARAPAHO 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	23.8	5,600	26.4	6,157	17.0	2,067	23.4	13,824
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.1	8,042	22.8	5,310	17.1	2,079	26.1	15,431
Developed camping	25.5	6,016	25.2	5,886	15.2	1,850	23.3	13,752
Mountain biking	26.3	6,202	21.8	5,075	7.8	950	20.7	12,227
Primitive camping	12.6	2,960	8.9	2,074	3.7	447	9.3	5,481
Drive off-road	21.1	4,983	12.5	2,918	7.0	855	14.8	8,756
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.3	4,543	17.5	4,088	16.1	1,958	17.9	10,589
Backpacking	11.0	2,593	7.2	1,672	5.6	678	8.4	4,943
Horseback riding on trails	7.4	1,749	8.6	1,998	1.2	141	6.6	3,888
Hunting (any type)	1.0	231	0.7	171	0.3	34	0.7	436
Big game hunting	0.5	112	1.0	222	0.0	4	0.6	338
Small game hunting	0.9	207	0.1	21	0.0	0	0.4	228
Migratory bird hunting	0.6	151	0.2	37	0.0	0	0.3	188

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,574, age 35-54=23,324, age 55+=12,138. 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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ARAPAHO 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	61.5	14,508	59.7	13,931	51.3	6,230	58.7	34,669
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.0	13,683	56.9	13,272	43.3	5,258	54.6	32,213
Sightseeing	55.4	13,051	51.3	11,970	45.4	5,510	51.7	30,531
View/photograph other wildlife	35.8	8,429	39.1	9,114	33.6	4,084	36.6	21,627
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.5	9,306	44.9	10,478	38.8	4,713	41.5	24,497
Visit historic sites	41.1	9,692	48.9	11,398	34.2	4,148	42.8	25,238
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.6	5,807	30.6	7,145	18.8	2,279	25.8	15,231
View/photograph birds	11.9	2,811	20.8	4,859	24.4	2,967	18.0	10,637
View/photograph fish	17.1	4,035	15.8	3,696	9.7	1,176	15.1	8,907
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.7	2,996	12.7	2,961	6.9	837	11.5	6,794

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,574, age 35-54=23,324, age 55+=12,138. 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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ARAPAHO 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	96.5	22,758	92.5	21,575	84.2	10,217	92.4	54,550
Family gathering	85.6	20,177	76.7	17,885	75.3	9,137	79.9	47,199
Picnicking	59.9	14,125	62.2	14,498	58.9	7,154	60.6	35,777
Driving for pleasure	45.1	10,640	45.3	10,571	39.4	4,788	44.0	25,999
Bicycling (any type)	52.3	12,337	45.7	10,664	21.5	2,614	43.4	25,615
Horseback riding (any type)	7.6	1,800	8.8	2,052	0.9	113	6.7	3,965

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,574, age 35-54=23,324, age 55+=12,138. 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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ARAPAHO 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	54.8	12,927	43.7	10,202	16.6	2,012	42.6	25,141
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.7	8,182	21.1	4,914	9.4	1,146	24.1	14,242
Visit a beach	47.7	11,251	44.8	10,448	19.3	2,343	40.7	24,042
Boating (any type)	21.7	5,109	19.6	4,562	7.4	897	17.9	10,568
Freshwater fishing	17.8	4,205	16.3	3,811	7.9	956	15.2	8,972
Coldwater fishing	10.3	2,437	10.2	2,386	5.0	602	9.2	5,425
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.3	6,205	19.6	4,575	10.2	1,244	20.4	12,024
Motorboating	11.4	2,679	8.6	2,008	3.5	430	8.7	5,117
Warmwater fishing	17.4	4,092	8.7	2,019	1.9	231	10.7	6,342
Rafting	5.4	1,283	3.3	762	1.0	119	3.7	2,164
Snorkeling	5.6	1,315	5.6	1,310	0.7	88	4.6	2,713
Waterskiing	10.2	2,416	2.6	602	0.6	78	5.2	3,096
Use personal watercraft	20.0	4,713	4.6	1,080	2.2	262	10.3	6,055
Sailing	2.3	551	4.8	1,117	2.0	242	3.2	1,910
Saltwater fishing	6.6	1,560	2.0	476	0.1	16	3.5	2,052
Canoeing	0.4	91	0.8	189	0.3	42	0.5	322
Anadromous fishing	2.5	579	1.2	273	0.9	104	1.6	956
Kayaking	1.1	262	0.6	147	0.0	0	0.7	409
Surfing	0.3	62	0.3	73	0.0	0	0.2	135
Rowing	1.3	315	1.8	423	1.3	163	1.5	901
Scuba diving	1.2	273	0.8	177	0.1	13	0.8	463
Windsurfing	0.4	87	0.5	120	0.4	53	0.4	260

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,574, age 35-54=23,324, age 55+=12,138. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	32.4	7,639	26.0	6,075	6.4	775	24.5	14,489
Downhill skiing	10.9	2,566	10.6	2,470	1.3	155	8.8	5,191
Snowboarding	15.9	3,753	1.7	406	0.0	0	7.0	4,159
Cross country skiing	1.1	261	1.7	386	0.5	66	1.2	713
Snowmobiling	6.5	1,542	1.3	314	1.8	216	3.5	2,072

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=23,574, age 35-54=23,324, age 55+=12,138. 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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ARAPAHO 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	62.2	2,487	57.8	2,133	53.9	782	59.1	5,402
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	81.0	3,241	72.0	2,658	53.5	777	73.0	6,676
Developed camping	41.3	1,650	46.6	1,721	29.3	425	41.5	3,796
Mountain biking	60.3	2,413	43.1	1,592	32.7	475	49.0	4,480
Primitive camping	73.9	2,957	56.4	2,084	26.5	385	59.3	5,426
Drive off-road	63.7	2,549	39.7	1,465	30.2	438	48.7	4,452
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.9	1,157	23.0	851	17.0	247	24.7	2,255
Backpacking	49.9	1,996	42.4	1,567	19.1	277	42.0	3,840
Horseback riding on trails	14.7	586	16.3	603	8.1	117	14.3	1,306
Hunting (any type)	45.6	1,825	42.3	1,562	33.5	486	42.4	3,873
Big game hunting	41.1	1,644	49.7	1,836	23.0	334	41.7	3,814
Small game hunting	35.1	1,403	33.1	1,223	20.9	303	32.0	2,929
Migratory bird hunting	32.7	1,306	25.0	925	9.6	139	25.9	2,370

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,000, age 35-54=3,693, age 55+=1,452. 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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ARAPAHO 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	75.3	3,013	70.4	2,599	64.7	939	71.6	6,551
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.5	2,619	70.9	2,620	58.2	845	66.5	6,084
Sightseeing	62.8	2,512	65.7	2,427	58.0	842	63.2	5,781
View/photograph other wildlife	69.3	2,771	67.2	2,481	69.4	1,008	68.5	6,260
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	48.3	1,933	57.7	2,130	54.8	796	53.1	4,859
Visit historic sites	51.9	2,077	56.3	2,079	43.9	637	52.4	4,793
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	36.2	1,448	35.9	1,324	43.5	632	37.2	3,404
View/photograph birds	32.1	1,284	40.2	1,485	35.8	520	36.0	3,289
View/photograph fish	38.2	1,528	46.9	1,732	30.1	437	40.4	3,697
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	46.5	1,861	46.4	1,714	32.0	465	44.2	4,040

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,000, age 35-54=3,693, age 55+=1,452. 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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ARAPAHO 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	77.6	3,105	82.2	3,037	86.7	1,259	80.9	7,401
Family gathering	81.4	3,256	79.2	2,925	72.9	1,059	79.2	7,240
Picnicking	56.6	2,263	67.7	2,501	58.1	844	61.3	5,608
Driving for pleasure	66.8	2,673	63.2	2,333	64.6	938	65.0	5,944
Bicycling (any type)	69.1	2,762	58.4	2,157	49.8	723	61.7	5,642
Horseback riding (any type)	16.4	657	21.2	783	11.2	163	17.5	1,603

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,000, age 35-54=3,693, age 55+=1,452. 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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ARAPAHO 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	38.9	1,555	25.4	939	19.1	277	30.3	2,771
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	56.7	2,269	44.8	1,654	26.9	391	47.2	4,314
Visit a beach	40.1	1,603	34.2	1,262	32.7	475	36.5	3,340
Boating (any type)	48.9	1,956	40.8	1,507	24.8	360	41.8	3,823
Freshwater fishing	65.6	2,625	60.5	2,233	42.1	612	59.8	5,470
Coldwater fishing	59.1	2,365	56.1	2,073	37.0	537	54.4	4,975
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.4	1,494	28.7	1,061	15.4	223	30.4	2,778
Motorboating	33.9	1,357	23.9	884	20.6	299	27.8	2,540
Warmwater fishing	43.6	1,744	31.1	1,150	18.6	270	34.6	3,164
Rafting	23.0	918	12.2	452	3.6	52	15.5	1,422
Snorkeling	11.0	441	6.5	241	8.7	127	8.8	809
Waterskiing	17.1	684	8.5	313	3.9	56	11.5	1,053
Use personal watercraft	16.2	648	6.8	251	1.7	24	10.1	923
Sailing	9.5	380	6.2	228	7.4	107	7.8	715
Saltwater fishing	13.1	524	15.1	558	13.9	202	14.0	1,284
Canoeing	19.5	779	8.8	325	3.4	50	12.6	1,154
Anadromous fishing	14.5	581	22.3	825	14.9	216	17.7	1,622
Kayaking	7.4	296	1.7	61	0.0	0	3.9	357
Surfing	6.0	239	3.4	124	0.0	0	4.0	363
Rowing	2.1	83	2.8	105	1.9	27	2.4	215
Scuba diving	6.9	274	1.5	55	3.3	48	4.1	377
Windsurfing	0.7	29	0.1	5	0.0	0	0.4	34

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,000, age 35-54=3,693, age 55+=1,452. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	68.9	2,756	55.4	2,046	27.9	405	56.9	5,207
Downhill skiing	27.3	1,091	24.2	892	8.7	126	23.1	2,109
Snowboarding	28.4	1,137	6.4	235	0.0	0	15.0	1,372
Cross country skiing	6.9	275	14.6	540	9.2	134	10.4	949
Snowmobiling	34.2	1,367	23.7	874	1.7	25	24.8	2,266

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,000, age 35-54=3,693, age 55+=1,452. 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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ARAPAHO 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	52.6	1,820	58.2	2,109	37.1	572	52.1	4,501
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	80.2	2,776	53.8	1,949	40.2	620	61.9	5,345
Developed camping	40.9	1,417	40.4	1,466	24.3	375	37.7	3,258
Mountain biking	46.5	1,610	38.2	1,384	13.8	213	37.2	3,207
Primitive camping	48.2	1,669	34.6	1,255	14.2	219	36.4	3,143
Drive off-road	44.8	1,550	27.2	985	15.2	235	32.1	2,770
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.6	956	25.0	906	23.7	365	25.8	2,227
Backpacking	35.3	1,221	23.3	844	17.5	270	27.1	2,335
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	401	13.3	481	2.1	33	10.6	915
Hunting (any type)	9.4	326	7.5	271	3.0	46	7.4	643
Big game hunting	5.5	191	10.2	370	0.6	10	6.6	571
Small game hunting	7.2	249	1.2	42	0.0	0	3.4	291
Migratory bird hunting	11.3	390	3.0	108	0.0	0	5.8	498

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,462, age 35-54=3,626, age 55+=1,543. 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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ARAPAHO 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	81.3	2,816	79.0	2,864	67.6	1,043	77.9	6,723
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.7	2,517	71.1	2,578	54.2	836	68.7	5,931
Sightseeing	66.9	2,316	62.2	2,257	54.8	845	62.8	5,418
View/photograph other wildlife	67.8	2,346	74.0	2,684	64.0	988	69.7	6,018
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	62.2	2,154	70.8	2,569	61.0	941	65.6	5,664
Visit historic sites	50.4	1,746	59.4	2,155	41.9	647	52.7	4,548
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.6	1,162	41.7	1,511	26.2	404	35.7	3,077
View/photograph birds	23.3	807	40.6	1,473	47.7	736	34.9	3,016
View/photograph fish	30.0	1,038	27.8	1,007	17.0	263	26.7	2,308
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.8	1,240	35.9	1,300	19.6	302	32.9	2,842

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,462, age 35-54=3,626, age 55+=1,543. 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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ARAPAHO 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	93.1	3,224	89.1	3,232	81.3	1,255	89.3	7,711
Family gathering	88.2	3,055	79.4	2,879	77.8	1,201	82.7	7,135
Picnicking	66.8	2,312	69.4	2,518	65.3	1,008	67.6	5,838
Driving for pleasure	62.9	2,178	63.6	2,305	55.0	849	61.8	5,332
Bicycling (any type)	62.1	2,149	54.2	1,964	25.9	400	52.3	4,513
Horseback riding (any type)	13.4	464	15.6	565	2.1	32	12.3	1,061

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,462, age 35-54=3,626, age 55+=1,543. 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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ARAPAHO 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	41.9	1,449	33.3	1,208	12.7	196	33.1	2,853
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.3	2,331	40.8	1,480	18.0	278	47.4	4,089
Visit a beach	44.5	1,540	41.4	1,502	17.6	272	38.4	3,314
Boating (any type)	47.0	1,628	42.1	1,526	15.9	245	39.4	3,399
Freshwater fishing	35.8	1,240	33.1	1,200	16.1	249	31.2	2,689
Coldwater fishing	29.5	1,023	29.5	1,069	14.3	220	26.8	2,312
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.9	1,450	31.2	1,132	16.1	249	32.8	2,831
Motorboating	36.9	1,278	28.1	1,020	11.8	182	28.7	2,480
Warmwater fishing	22.7	787	11.7	424	2.4	37	14.5	1,248
Rafting	19.2	664	11.4	415	3.2	49	13.1	1,128
Snorkeling	8.2	284	8.1	295	1.1	17	6.9	596
Waterskiing	20.0	692	5.1	186	1.1	17	10.4	895
Use personal watercraft	24.2	838	5.8	209	2.4	37	12.6	1,084
Sailing	4.8	167	9.8	354	4.3	66	6.8	587
Saltwater fishing	11.3	390	3.7	135	0.3	4	6.1	529
Canoeing	4.3	149	8.6	312	3.8	58	6.0	519
Anadromous fishing	9.1	316	4.4	161	2.9	44	6.0	521
Kayaking	4.5	156	2.4	88	0.0	0	2.8	244
Surfing	1.4	48	1.6	59	0.0	0	1.2	107
Rowing	2.9	100	3.9	143	2.6	40	3.3	283
Scuba diving	1.3	46	0.8	30	0.1	2	0.9	78
Windsurfing	0.5	18	0.7	26	0.5	8	0.6	52

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,462, age 35-54=3,626, age 55+=1,543. 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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ARAPAHO 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)	71.6	2,480	57.3	2,076	14.1	218	55.3	4,774
Downhill skiing	20.8	721	20.2	732	2.3	35	17.2	1,488
Snowboarding	27.8	963	3.1	111	0.0	0	12.4	1,074
Cross country skiing	6.6	227	9.7	351	2.9	45	7.2	623
Snowmobiling	25.7	890	6.0	216	6.8	105	14.0	1,211

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,462, age 35-54=3,626, age 55+=1,543. 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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ARAPAHO 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	47.5	9,217	43.8	6,707	41.4	2,616	45.2	18,540
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	42.7	8,285	38.1	5,835	27.6	1,744	38.7	15,864
Developed camping	32.3	6,261	36.5	5,584	23.1	1,458	32.4	13,303
Mountain biking	34.8	6,756	25.1	3,840	19.5	1,231	28.8	11,827
Primitive camping	28.5	5,532	22.0	3,359	10.0	635	23.2	9,526
Drive off-road	26.6	5,156	16.3	2,496	12.4	782	20.6	8,434
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.4	4,545	18.5	2,823	13.3	844	20.0	8,212
Backpacking	27.6	5,351	23.0	3,516	10.5	661	23.2	9,528
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	1,410	8.4	1,280	3.7	235	7.1	2,925
Hunting (any type)	9.1	1,773	8.6	1,318	6.8	430	8.6	3,521
Big game hunting	5.6	1,078	7.2	1,095	3.0	189	5.8	2,362
Small game hunting	3.6	706	3.6	554	2.3	146	3.4	1,406
Migratory bird hunting	3.1	593	2.4	362	0.7	47	2.4	1,002

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

Arapaho NF local area: 29 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,413, age 35-54=15,300, age 55+=6,324. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.