BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	57.7	105,002	61.0	123,095	37.0	73,638	51.8	301,735
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.0	110,992	57.5	116,043	37.4	74,445	51.7	301,480
Developed camping	50.0	90,986	50.7	102,179	34.9	69,438	45.1	262,603
Primitive camping	42.9	78,080	39.4	79,461	20.0	39,721	33.9	197,262
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.0	60,047	36.4	73,524	27.4	54,557	32.3	188,128
Drive off-road	37.8	68,898	29.4	59,408	17.1	34,049	27.9	162,355
Mountain biking	39.4	71,668	30.9	62,360	12.5	24,825	27.3	158,853
Backpacking	25.5	46,409	25.8	52,074	8.7	17,211	19.9	115,694
Hunting (any type)	19.1	34,833	17.2	34,714	11.5	22,807	15.9	92,354
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	26,251	14.1	28,359	5.7	11,369	11.3	65,979
Big game hunting	13.6	24,794	12.0	24,305	8.4	16,763	11.3	65,862
Small game hunting	9.3	16,945	6.9	13,832	4.8	9,575	6.9	40,352
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	7,979	2.7	5,460	1.9	3,730	2.9	17,169

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=182,074, age 35-54=201,729, age 55+=198,786. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	68.7	125,154	82.3	165,994	74.1	147,291	75.3	438,439
Sightseeing	56.1	102,081	67.7	136,522	65.3	129,789	63.2	368,392
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.2	115,035	68.7	138,572	54.6	108,543	62.2	362,150
View/photograph other wildlife	53.9	98,084	65.3	131,781	59.6	118,513	59.8	348,378
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.7	92,274	67.0	135,160	60.7	120,604	59.7	348,038
Visit historic sites	49.8	90,698	64.1	129,232	52.8	104,957	55.8	324,887
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	45.9	83,608	46.2	93,243	38.5	76,483	43.5	253,334
View/photograph birds	27.5	50,037	48.7	98,329	47.6	94,689	41.7	243,055
View/photograph fish	28.0	51,019	36.6	73,923	27.7	55,075	30.9	180,017
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.0	41,946	32.6	65,679	22.0	43,700	26.0	151,325

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=182,074, age 35-54=201,729, age 55+=198,786. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	85.4	155,409	89.8	181,144	84.2	167,470	86.5	504,023
Family gathering	81.6	148,510	82.3	166,099	72.9	144,846	78.9	459,455
Picnicking	60.5	110,199	70.8	142,784	62.7	124,650	64.8	377,633
Driving for pleasure	60.5	110,135	69.1	139,427	63.0	125,325	64.3	374,887
Bicycling (any type)	54.1	98,549	48.9	98,574	26.6	52,896	42.9	250,019
Horseback riding (any type)	18.3	33,244	16.8	33,983	7.8	15,537	14.2	82,764

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=182,074, age 35-54=201,729, age 55+=198,786. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	61.9	112,761	63.3	127,605	42.6	84,634	55.8	325,000
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.6	121,211	61.3	123,673	22.7	45,027	49.8	289,911
Boating (any type)	54.7	99,547	52.1	105,084	29.1	57,836	45.1	262,467
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.6	102,983	50.0	100,918	25.6	50,936	43.7	254,837
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.8	77,997	45.8	92,473	24.5	48,702	37.6	219,172
Freshwater fishing	38.3	69,693	40.9	82,486	29.3	58,265	36.1	210,444
Coldwater fishing	31.5	57,422	37.9	76,396	25.5	50,609	31.7	184,427
Motorboating	34.7	63,119	33.2	66,886	20.8	41,308	29.4	171,313
Warmwater fishing	21.1	38,431	18.6	37,452	10.6	20,975	16.6	96,858
Rafting	23.6	42,966	20.2	40,800	5.9	11,676	16.4	95,442
Anadromous fishing	17.0	30,892	14.1	28,417	8.8	17,453	13.2	76,762
Saltwater fishing	12.2	22,288	13.3	26,772	8.9	17,789	11.5	66,849
Waterskiing	19.5	35,433	12.1	24,450	2.0	3,962	11.0	63,845
Snorkeling	9.6	17,446	13.0	26,306	6.8	13,592	9.8	57,344
Use personal watercraft	19.8	35,963	7.8	15,789	2.4	4,727	9.7	56,479
Canoeing	10.3	18,822	12.5	25,230	4.1	8,207	9.0	52,259
Kayaking	8.9	16,151	8.3	16,661	3.3	6,597	6.8	39,409
Sailing	5.5	9,988	7.5	15,045	4.7	9,256	5.9	34,289
Rowing	6.8	12,393	5.7	11,592	4.5	8,863	5.6	32,848
Surfing	5.9	10,712	2.7	5,414	1.0	2,049	3.1	18,175
Scuba diving	3.4	6,212	3.6	7,280	1.5	2,921	2.8	16,413
Windsurfing	1.6	2,832	1.2	2,351	0.5	1,027	1.1	6,210

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=182,074, age 35-54=201,729, age 55+=198,786. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	48.8	88,835	36.2	73,109	13.5	26,847	32.4	188,791
Downhill skiing	17.1	31,133	16.5	33,329	5.9	11,736	13.1	76,198
Snowboarding	21.4	38,993	5.6	11,336	1.1	2,267	9.0	52,596
Cross country skiing	5.8	10,605	10.5	21,104	5.4	10,728	7.3	42,437
Snowmobiling	9.8	17,766	5.6	11,229	2.6	5,153	5.9	34,148

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=182,074, age 35-54=201,729, age 55+=198,786. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	58.0	6,413	63.0	4,195	39.8	986	57.4	11,594
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	41.4	4,580	42.1	2,800	28.1	696	40.0	8,076
Developed camping	39.6	4,381	38.4	2,555	30.1	746	38.0	7,682
Primitive camping	25.7	2,844	24.6	1,639	13.5	335	23.9	4,818
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.6	3,160	27.8	1,850	17.0	421	26.9	5,431
Drive off-road	34.9	3,855	27.3	1,820	17.8	441	30.3	6,116
Mountain biking	38.7	4,280	36.3	2,417	17.0	422	35.2	7,119
Backpacking	20.0	2,212	23.0	1,530	8.1	201	19.5	3,943
Hunting (any type)	14.0	1,554	12.2	812	8.5	211	12.8	2,577
Horseback riding on trails	6.8	749	8.8	585	5.4	134	7.3	1,468
Big game hunting	7.3	803	5.6	375	4.5	112	6.4	1,290
Small game hunting	5.8	640	4.0	266	3.1	77	4.9	983
Migratory bird hunting	2.4	270	1.5	102	1.2	30	2.0	402

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,061, age 35-54=6,658, age 55+=2,479. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	45.0	4,976	57.1	3,805	53.3	1,321	50.0	10,102
Sightseeing	36.6	4,051	45.5	3,027	43.2	1,072	40.4	8,150
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.3	6,010	59.6	3,966	46.9	1,162	55.1	11,138
View/photograph other wildlife	30.1	3,330	36.9	2,456	34.0	844	32.8	6,630
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.0	3,102	41.0	2,727	37.1	920	33.4	6,749
Visit historic sites	34.4	3,806	41.2	2,746	33.8	838	36.6	7,390
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.8	3,409	28.5	1,896	25.7	637	29.4	5,942
View/photograph birds	13.2	1,460	27.3	1,819	23.8	591	19.2	3,870
View/photograph fish	21.2	2,345	25.5	1,701	20.3	503	22.5	4,549
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.4	1,707	25.3	1,685	19.8	491	19.2	3,883

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,061, age 35-54=6,658, age 55+=2,479. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	69.9	7,731	75.8	5,045	71.4	1,770	72.0	14,546
Family gathering	77.6	8,580	78.7	5,238	70.7	1,753	77.1	15,571
Picnicking	49.4	5,462	57.9	3,856	50.6	1,254	52.3	10,572
Driving for pleasure	43.6	4,820	45.4	3,021	42.2	1,046	44.0	8,887
Bicycling (any type)	50.6	5,599	51.3	3,414	30.7	760	48.4	9,773
Horseback riding (any type)	9.6	1,059	10.8	716	8.3	206	9.8	1,981

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,061, age 35-54=6,658, age 55+=2,479. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	52.0	5,756	50.6	3,372	32.0	794	49.1	9,922
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.8	5,836	45.8	3,051	20.5	507	46.5	9,394
Boating (any type)	37.5	4,151	36.5	2,429	23.4	579	35.4	7,159
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.6	5,375	43.8	2,913	21.7	537	43.7	8,825
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.3	3,133	27.3	1,819	14.8	368	26.3	5,320
Freshwater fishing	33.5	3,707	32.1	2,134	27.6	683	32.3	6,524
Coldwater fishing	25.1	2,773	26.2	1,745	21.1	523	25.0	5,041
Motorboating	21.5	2,383	21.1	1,407	15.4	381	20.7	4,171
Warmwater fishing	22.3	2,472	17.5	1,168	12.1	300	19.5	3,940
Rafting	15.7	1,740	12.5	835	4.6	114	13.3	2,689
Anadromous fishing	13.6	1,505	9.1	607	7.2	179	11.3	2,291
Saltwater fishing	14.1	1,561	14.5	963	10.2	252	13.7	2,776
Waterskiing	14.7	1,628	8.1	541	2.2	54	11.0	2,223
Snorkeling	6.0	665	9.2	611	4.6	115	6.9	1,391
Use personal watercraft	22.8	2,519	10.3	687	2.6	64	16.2	3,270
Canoeing	5.6	619	6.2	410	1.9	48	5.3	1,077
Kayaking	4.4	482	4.2	280	2.2	55	4.0	817
Sailing	3.7	410	5.3	353	2.6	65	4.1	828
Rowing	5.7	635	5.2	345	4.4	108	5.4	1,088
Surfing	7.7	849	3.9	258	1.2	30	5.6	1,137
Scuba diving	2.0	226	2.1	140	0.9	22	1.9	388
Windsurfing	1.5	163	1.0	67	0.4	11	1.2	241

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,061, age 35-54=6,658, age 55+=2,479. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	33.2	3,676	23.4	1,561	13.2	326	27.5	5,563
Downhill skiing	8.3	918	8.6	574	4.5	111	7.9	1,603
Snowboarding	31.2	3,446	8.2	544	2.3	57	20.0	4,047
Cross country skiing	1.9	215	3.3	222	2.7	66	2.5	503
Snowmobiling	4.4	489	2.8	187	1.5	36	3.5	712

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=11,061, age 35-54=6,658, age 55+=2,479. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	54.1	4,902	54.3	3,114	31.9	827	50.8	8,843
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.6	3,498	33.1	1,899	20.6	534	34.1	5,931
Developed camping	36.7	3,327	38.1	2,186	23.0	598	35.1	6,111
Primitive camping	19.7	1,787	16.5	944	7.2	187	16.8	2,918
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.3	2,022	27.7	1,589	23.2	601	24.2	4,212
Drive off-road	24.3	2,203	17.9	1,024	9.1	237	19.9	3,464
Mountain biking	34.6	3,138	22.1	1,266	7.4	191	26.4	4,595
Backpacking	13.6	1,237	11.5	659	3.5	91	11.4	1,987
Hunting (any type)	4.9	445	4.7	268	2.5	64	4.5	777
Horseback riding on trails	12.7	1,153	9.9	570	2.3	60	10.3	1,783
Big game hunting	2.4	216	2.8	161	1.3	35	2.4	412
Small game hunting	1.8	167	1.6	91	0.8	21	1.6	279
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	80	0.5	30	0.3	8	0.7	118

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,064, age 35-54=5,731, age 55+=2,596. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	53.9	4,890	58.7	3,366	50.0	1,299	54.9	9,555
Sightseeing	41.8	3,792	46.7	2,675	44.6	1,159	43.9	7,626
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.0	5,344	63.1	3,614	49.5	1,284	58.9	10,242
View/photograph other wildlife	33.4	3,025	37.6	2,152	33.0	856	34.7	6,033
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.8	3,513	45.1	2,586	39.9	1,036	41.0	7,135
Visit historic sites	31.7	2,876	41.9	2,400	33.1	860	35.3	6,136
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.3	2,382	27.3	1,566	20.2	525	25.7	4,473
View/photograph birds	18.2	1,648	28.0	1,605	28.4	738	22.9	3,991
View/photograph fish	19.5	1,772	26.6	1,522	18.5	479	21.7	3,773
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.9	1,801	24.4	1,400	13.8	357	20.5	3,558

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,064, age 35-54=5,731, age 55+=2,596. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	79.6	7,214	78.6	4,507	73.2	1,901	78.3	13,622
Family gathering	83.4	7,560	83.3	4,772	72.7	1,888	81.8	14,220
Picnicking	57.1	5,174	63.5	3,640	55.4	1,439	59.0	10,253
Driving for pleasure	42.3	3,830	49.2	2,822	43.2	1,122	44.7	7,774
Bicycling (any type)	50.2	4,551	40.1	2,296	19.6	508	42.3	7,355
Horseback riding (any type)	17.1	1,553	13.5	773	3.2	83	13.9	2,409

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,064, age 35-54=5,731, age 55+=2,596. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	48.1	4,361	50.3	2,883	34.7	901	46.8	8,145
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.9	4,796	49.8	2,853	15.2	395	46.3	8,044
Boating (any type)	34.2	3,096	30.1	1,725	13.9	360	29.8	5,181
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.4	4,932	46.1	2,644	24.5	635	47.2	8,211
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.9	2,526	30.9	1,770	15.6	406	27.0	4,702
Freshwater fishing	20.4	1,848	24.7	1,416	13.9	362	20.8	3,626
Coldwater fishing	14.3	1,299	19.9	1,143	10.3	267	15.6	2,709
Motorboating	19.1	1,729	16.2	931	8.2	213	16.5	2,873
Warmwater fishing	12.1	1,093	12.9	742	5.5	144	11.4	1,979
Rafting	14.5	1,316	12.5	719	2.6	68	12.1	2,103
Anadromous fishing	4.6	419	6.2	357	2.6	68	4.9	844
Saltwater fishing	5.2	475	7.1	405	4.5	117	5.7	997
Waterskiing	11.7	1,058	7.7	444	0.7	17	8.7	1,519
Snorkeling	5.3	484	5.6	319	2.9	75	5.0	878
Use personal watercraft	20.1	1,821	6.6	379	2.5	66	13.0	2,266
Canoeing	4.0	362	5.3	301	1.6	42	4.1	705
Kayaking	3.2	291	2.6	147	0.5	13	2.6	451
Sailing	3.2	294	3.6	207	2.8	72	3.3	573
Rowing	3.8	340	2.8	158	1.5	40	3.1	538
Surfing	3.0	272	1.0	57	0.8	20	2.0	349
Scuba diving	0.8	70	0.8	48	0.2	5	0.7	123
Windsurfing	0.7	61	0.6	34	0.2	5	0.6	100

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,064, age 35-54=5,731, age 55+=2,596. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	33.3	3,017	24.8	1,424	5.4	141	26.3	4,582
Downhill skiing	10.2	928	9.1	523	2.1	54	8.7	1,505
Snowboarding	13.9	1,263	4.1	233	0.5	13	8.7	1,509
Cross country skiing	2.2	203	3.8	219	1.0	25	2.6	447
Snowmobiling	3.6	322	1.5	88	0.7	17	2.5	427

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,064, age 35-54=5,731, age 55+=2,596. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	61.6	46,679	66.5	57,871	41.9	36,572	56.4	141,122
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	67.4	51,130	65.9	57,343	43.9	38,318	58.7	146,791
Developed camping	55.1	41,795	52.2	45,403	40.3	35,133	48.9	122,331
Primitive camping	52.1	39,529	49.0	42,643	26.8	23,362	42.2	105,534
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	38.5	29,193	37.6	32,703	23.1	20,115	32.8	82,011
Drive off-road	45.3	34,334	36.3	31,576	23.3	20,340	34.5	86,250
Mountain biking	43.1	32,681	38.8	33,724	18.0	15,683	32.8	82,088
Backpacking	32.6	24,683	35.5	30,926	12.7	11,103	26.7	66,712
Hunting (any type)	29.9	22,708	26.1	22,751	18.9	16,450	24.8	61,909
Horseback riding on trails	10.8	8,202	13.3	11,562	8.5	7,372	10.9	27,136
Big game hunting	22.4	16,962	17.3	15,020	13.6	11,874	17.5	43,856
Small game hunting	15.2	11,513	10.4	9,069	8.1	7,032	11.0	27,614
Migratory bird hunting	6.8	5,164	4.2	3,615	3.1	2,684	4.6	11,463

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,827, age 35-54=87,010, age 55+=87,187. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	66.2	50,177	83.5	72,622	77.3	67,404	76.1	190,203
Sightseeing	54.8	41,532	68.9	59,918	64.5	56,200	63.1	157,650
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	47,700	67.4	58,686	53.0	46,241	61.0	152,627
View/photograph other wildlife	55.2	41,845	67.3	58,564	61.7	53,833	61.7	154,242
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.2	35,069	65.5	56,987	58.7	51,157	57.3	143,213
Visit historic sites	54.5	41,362	65.2	56,703	54.5	47,505	58.2	145,570
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	52.5	39,804	48.9	42,574	43.7	38,081	48.2	120,459
View/photograph birds	25.7	19,506	49.3	42,919	44.2	38,573	40.4	100,998
View/photograph fish	30.1	22,848	36.7	31,899	29.2	25,430	32.1	80,177
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.7	16,439	33.4	29,083	26.7	23,318	27.5	68,840

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,827, age 35-54=87,010, age 55+=87,187. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	80.8	61,275	89.1	77,500	83.0	72,359	84.4	211,134
Family gathering	78.9	59,841	80.0	69,592	71.5	62,329	76.7	191,762
Picnicking	57.2	43,340	68.4	59,505	60.3	52,543	62.1	155,388
Driving for pleasure	63.7	48,285	68.6	59,663	62.5	54,493	65.0	162,441
Bicycling (any type)	55.8	42,297	55.1	47,935	33.0	28,753	47.6	118,985
Horseback riding (any type)	14.2	10,798	15.1	13,100	12.0	10,481	13.8	34,379

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,827, age 35-54=87,010, age 55+=87,187. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	65.4	49,625	63.4	55,141	41.2	35,895	56.3	140,661
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.6	52,023	59.5	51,734	26.3	22,894	50.7	126,651
Boating (any type)	60.6	45,955	58.7	51,068	37.4	32,568	51.8	129,591
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.0	40,918	49.1	42,687	24.3	21,174	41.9	104,779
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	46.0	34,863	44.2	38,488	23.8	20,790	37.7	94,141
Freshwater fishing	50.5	38,260	48.5	42,217	40.2	35,016	46.2	115,493
Coldwater fishing	43.0	32,570	45.4	39,493	35.5	30,966	41.2	103,029
Motorboating	39.0	29,585	39.0	33,903	28.0	24,427	35.2	87,915
Warmwater fishing	28.1	21,300	21.8	18,980	14.9	12,995	21.3	53,275
Rafting	26.7	20,268	21.1	18,342	7.7	6,730	18.1	45,340
Anadromous fishing	26.6	20,143	17.5	15,239	13.4	11,656	18.8	47,038
Saltwater fishing	16.9	12,810	17.5	15,249	12.5	10,862	15.6	38,921
Waterskiing	23.3	17,636	13.2	11,451	3.2	2,827	12.8	31,914
Snorkeling	10.6	8,059	16.8	14,640	8.7	7,570	12.1	30,269
Use personal watercraft	20.5	15,549	9.2	7,989	2.2	1,954	10.2	25,492
Canoeing	13.0	9,875	13.7	11,923	4.5	3,961	10.3	25,759
Kayaking	11.2	8,494	10.7	9,302	5.8	5,032	9.1	22,828
Sailing	5.8	4,429	9.3	8,054	4.7	4,126	6.6	16,609
Rowing	8.9	6,716	7.6	6,644	6.8	5,933	7.7	19,293
Surfing	7.6	5,768	4.1	3,597	1.3	1,107	4.2	10,472
Scuba diving	5.2	3,976	5.4	4,707	2.5	2,174	4.3	10,857
Windsurfing	2.2	1,681	1.5	1,307	0.8	668	1.5	3,656

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,827, age 35-54=87,010, age 55+=87,187. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	51.9	39,322	36.5	31,717	19.6	17,096	35.3	88,135
Downhill skiing	17.5	13,263	16.8	14,621	8.2	7,160	14.0	35,044
Snowboarding	29.0	22,012	7.3	6,335	1.8	1,593	12.0	29,940
Cross country skiing	6.2	4,728	10.5	9,168	8.2	7,137	8.4	21,033
Snowmobiling	11.6	8,821	7.7	6,691	3.7	3,261	7.5	18,773

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,827, age 35-54=87,010, age 55+=87,187. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	56.2	41,757	57.5	53,091	33.2	33,481	48.0	128,329
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.4	45,603	52.8	48,718	32.6	32,866	47.6	127,187
Developed camping	49.6	36,835	51.9	47,940	31.0	31,255	43.4	116,030
Primitive camping	39.9	29,617	33.2	30,676	14.6	14,755	28.1	75,048
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.9	22,922	37.7	34,748	32.0	32,303	33.6	89,973
Drive off-road	32.3	24,026	24.0	22,168	11.9	12,041	21.8	58,235
Mountain biking	36.9	27,393	23.8	21,978	7.7	7,808	21.4	57,179
Backpacking	21.3	15,791	17.9	16,545	5.3	5,342	14.1	37,678
Hunting (any type)	10.5	7,818	9.8	9,090	5.4	5,425	8.3	22,333
Horseback riding on trails	20.1	14,936	15.7	14,523	3.5	3,558	12.3	33,017
Big game hunting	7.1	5,248	8.1	7,472	4.2	4,220	6.3	16,940
Small game hunting	4.8	3,555	4.0	3,698	2.2	2,173	3.5	9,426
Migratory bird hunting	2.3	1,725	1.4	1,330	0.8	839	1.5	3,894

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=74,290, age 35-54=92,285, age 55+=100,893. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	78.3	58,158	85.7	79,100	73.0	73,611	78.8	210,869
Sightseeing	62.9	46,703	70.1	64,702	67.4	67,987	67.1	179,392
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.8	49,611	71.8	66,288	56.7	57,166	64.7	173,065
View/photograph other wildlife	60.1	44,672	68.5	63,207	59.5	60,051	62.8	167,930
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	61.4	45,584	72.9	67,285	63.9	64,519	66.3	177,388
Visit historic sites	50.6	37,557	67.0	61,869	52.8	53,267	57.1	152,693
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.8	33,309	46.7	43,065	34.9	35,177	41.7	111,551
View/photograph birds	33.5	24,853	51.8	47,804	52.0	52,417	46.8	125,074
View/photograph fish	27.8	20,675	38.2	35,239	26.9	27,115	31.0	83,029
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.2	19,478	32.7	30,178	18.1	18,281	25.4	67,937

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=74,290, age 35-54=92,285, age 55+=100,893. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	93.2	69,271	92.5	85,373	86.0	86,818	90.3	241,462
Family gathering	84.7	62,912	84.7	78,210	74.0	74,704	80.7	215,826
Picnicking	67.0	49,803	75.2	69,411	65.7	66,243	69.3	185,457
Driving for pleasure	63.2	46,916	73.6	67,955	65.0	65,569	67.5	180,440
Bicycling (any type)	54.0	40,106	43.6	40,221	21.3	21,451	38.1	101,778
Horseback riding (any type)	24.7	18,355	19.6	18,085	4.4	4,422	15.3	40,862

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=74,290, age 35-54=92,285, age 55+=100,893. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	61.3	45,514	64.9	59,856	44.3	44,684	56.1	150,054
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	68.7	51,042	65.2	60,183	19.8	19,992	49.1	131,217
Boating (any type)	55.1	40,917	49.5	45,668	22.8	22,967	41.0	109,552
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.5	45,680	52.4	48,333	27.1	27,351	45.4	121,364
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.9	33,384	50.6	46,734	25.8	25,997	39.7	106,115
Freshwater fishing	29.8	22,158	36.1	33,358	20.6	20,734	28.5	76,250
Coldwater fishing	24.1	17,904	33.7	31,055	17.5	17,646	24.9	66,605
Motorboating	35.3	26,250	30.5	28,138	15.2	15,310	26.1	69,698
Warmwater fishing	15.0	11,151	16.0	14,753	6.9	6,967	12.3	32,871
Rafting	23.9	17,763	21.3	19,672	4.5	4,539	15.7	41,974
Anadromous fishing	8.8	6,543	11.5	10,627	4.8	4,862	8.2	22,032
Saltwater fishing	6.5	4,856	8.7	7,997	5.7	5,709	6.9	18,562
Waterskiing	18.3	13,631	12.2	11,273	1.0	981	9.7	25,885
Snorkeling	9.5	7,094	10.3	9,531	5.4	5,493	8.3	22,118
Use personal watercraft	18.4	13,658	6.4	5,912	2.5	2,515	8.3	22,085
Canoeing	9.0	6,691	12.1	11,179	3.9	3,938	8.2	21,808
Kayaking	7.9	5,883	6.6	6,135	1.3	1,352	5.0	13,370
Sailing	5.8	4,279	6.4	5,870	4.8	4,808	5.6	14,957
Rowing	5.6	4,127	4.3	3,947	2.6	2,583	4.0	10,657
Surfing	3.2	2,412	1.1	1,029	0.8	770	1.6	4,211
Scuba diving	2.0	1,451	2.2	2,014	0.6	643	1.5	4,108
Windsurfing	1.1	820	0.9	869	0.3	330	0.8	2,019

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=74,290, age 35-54=92,285, age 55+=100,893. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	50.7	37,633	38.1	35,180	8.5	8,567	30.4	81,380
Downhill skiing	19.7	14,671	17.9	16,476	4.1	4,172	13.2	35,319
Snowboarding	12.8	9,483	3.9	3,585	0.5	524	5.1	13,592
Cross country skiing	6.8	5,088	11.7	10,757	3.3	3,313	7.2	19,158
Snowmobiling	9.1	6,733	3.9	3,572	1.6	1,662	4.5	11,967

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=74,290, age 35-54=92,285, age 55+=100,893. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	24.8	395	28.2	364	18.2	70	25.4	829
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.2	481	34.3	444	22.9	88	31.0	1,013
Developed camping	27.5	437	29.7	384	24.5	94	28.0	915
Primitive camping	16.2	258	16.9	219	9.6	37	15.7	514
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.2	338	20.9	270	13.3	51	20.2	659
Drive off-road	30.3	482	22.7	294	14.8	57	25.5	833
Mountain biking	24.9	396	26.5	342	13.0	50	24.1	788
Backpacking	10.2	162	13.5	175	4.4	17	10.8	354
Hunting (any type)	5.5	87	4.7	61	2.9	11	4.9	159
Horseback riding on trails	5.9	94	9.6	124	4.7	18	7.2	236
Big game hunting	3.0	47	2.5	32	2.3	9	2.7	88
Small game hunting	3.0	47	1.9	25	1.6	6	2.4	78
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	15	0.5	7	0.3	1	0.7	23

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,591, age 35-54=1,293, age 55+=384. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	43.3	689	57.4	742	54.2	208	50.2	1,639
Sightseeing	42.2	672	53.1	687	52.1	200	47.7	1,559
Visit nature centers, etc.	39.6	630	48.3	625	37.5	144	42.8	1,399
View/photograph other wildlife	29.4	467	37.3	482	34.9	134	33.1	1,083
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.8	410	41.2	533	37.5	144	33.3	1,087
Visit historic sites	39.3	626	49.3	638	37.8	145	43.1	1,409
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.2	369	21.5	278	20.3	78	22.2	725
View/photograph birds	11.0	175	29.0	375	23.4	90	19.6	640
View/photograph fish	21.4	341	24.4	316	19.8	76	22.4	733
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.3	227	29.8	385	21.1	81	21.2	693

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,591, age 35-54=1,293, age 55+=384. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	81.2	1,292	86.3	1,116	83.3	320	83.5	2,728
Family gathering	75.9	1,208	78.4	1,014	71.9	276	76.4	2,498
Picnicking	47.8	761	56.6	732	49.5	190	51.5	1,683
Driving for pleasure	45.6	725	46.1	596	44.5	171	45.7	1,492
Bicycling (any type)	45.7	727	49.5	640	28.9	111	45.2	1,478
Horseback riding (any type)	6.5	103	9.5	123	6.8	26	7.7	252

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,591, age 35-54=1,293, age 55+=384. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	61.7	981	63.7	823	37.0	142	59.5	1,946
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.6	550	31.2	404	13.3	51	30.8	1,005
Boating (any type)	26.2	417	25.7	332	16.4	63	24.8	812
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.0	859	47.3	611	22.1	85	47.6	1,555
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	423	26.0	336	14.6	56	24.9	815
Freshwater fishing	27.8	442	25.7	332	24.7	95	26.6	869
Coldwater fishing	17.6	280	17.8	230	15.6	60	17.4	570
Motorboating	13.3	211	12.7	164	9.9	38	12.6	413
Warmwater fishing	27.2	432	20.8	269	15.1	58	23.2	759
Rafting	6.4	102	5.4	70	2.1	8	5.5	180
Anadromous fishing	11.4	181	7.9	102	7.8	30	9.6	313
Saltwater fishing	17.7	281	17.4	225	12.2	47	16.9	553
Waterskiing	9.4	150	5.0	65	1.0	4	6.7	219
Snorkeling	5.2	82	7.3	95	3.6	14	5.8	191
Use personal watercraft	20.9	333	10.7	138	1.8	7	14.6	478
Canoeing	1.6	25	2.1	27	0.3	1	1.6	53
Kayaking	2.1	34	2.1	27	0.8	3	2.0	64
Sailing	3.8	61	4.4	57	2.1	8	3.9	126
Rowing	2.5	40	4.2	54	3.4	13	3.3	107
Surfing	2.3	36	0.9	12	0.0	0	1.5	48
Scuba diving	4.3	68	4.5	58	1.8	7	4.1	133
Windsurfing	0.4	6	0.4	5	0.0	0	0.3	11

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,591, age 35-54=1,293, age 55+=384. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	24.9	396	16.7	216	10.9	42	20.0	654
Downhill skiing	5.5	88	6.2	80	3.4	13	5.5	181
Snowboarding	17.3	276	4.9	64	1.3	5	10.6	345
Cross country skiing	0.7	11	1.5	20	1.6	6	1.1	37
Snowmobiling	5.3	84	2.7	35	2.1	8	3.9	127

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,591, age 35-54=1,293, age 55+=384. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	23.5	174	24.2	114	15.0	49	21.9	337
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.4	218	25.5	120	16.6	54	25.5	392
Developed camping	28.6	212	28.9	136	19.0	62	26.7	410
Primitive camping	12.7	94	10.6	50	4.6	15	10.3	159
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.9	118	20.8	98	16.6	54	17.6	270
Drive off-road	20.4	151	13.8	65	7.4	24	15.6	240
Mountain biking	25.4	188	16.1	76	5.2	17	18.3	281
Backpacking	7.4	55	6.6	31	1.8	6	6.0	92
Hunting (any type)	1.6	12	1.5	7	0.6	2	1.4	21
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	86	9.1	43	2.1	7	8.8	136
Big game hunting	1.1	8	1.3	6	0.3	1	1.0	15
Small game hunting	0.9	7	0.6	3	0.0	0	0.7	10
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	1	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.1	2

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=741, age 35-54=471, age 55+=326. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	53.4	396	58.0	273	50.3	164	54.2	833
Sightseeing	49.1	364	56.3	265	52.8	172	52.1	801
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.6	353	50.1	236	39.3	128	46.6	717
View/photograph other wildlife	32.4	240	36.5	172	34.0	111	34.0	523
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.5	285	43.1	203	39.6	129	40.1	617
Visit historic sites	36.2	268	46.9	221	38.3	125	39.9	614
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.7	146	20.2	95	15.3	50	18.9	291
View/photograph birds	18.1	134	26.8	126	29.4	96	23.1	356
View/photograph fish	18.8	139	24.6	116	17.2	56	20.2	311
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.6	153	26.1	123	16.3	53	21.4	329

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=741, age 35-54=471, age 55+=326. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	91.1	675	90.4	426	83.4	272	89.3	1,373
Family gathering	83.8	621	83.4	393	73.0	238	81.4	1,252
Picnicking	54.5	404	61.6	290	54.0	176	56.6	870
Driving for pleasure	44.3	328	51.4	242	43.9	143	46.4	713
Bicycling (any type)	47.6	353	37.8	178	18.1	59	38.4	590
Horseback riding (any type)	13.0	96	10.4	49	2.5	8	9.9	153

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=741, age 35-54=471, age 55+=326. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	56.4	418	57.7	272	42.0	137	53.8	827
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	35.6	264	33.1	156	10.1	33	29.5	453
Boating (any type)	23.8	176	20.4	96	9.2	30	19.6	302
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.1	438	49.0	231	26.7	87	49.2	756
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.6	190	28.9	136	14.7	48	24.3	374
Freshwater fishing	17.4	129	20.4	96	11.7	38	17.1	263
Coldwater fishing	9.6	71	13.6	64	7.1	23	10.3	158
Motorboating	11.5	85	9.1	43	4.9	16	9.4	144
Warmwater fishing	15.8	117	16.8	79	6.4	21	14.1	217
Rafting	6.7	50	4.5	21	0.6	2	4.7	73
Anadromous fishing	5.1	38	4.9	23	2.8	9	4.6	70
Saltwater fishing	6.7	50	6.8	32	4.9	16	6.4	98
Waterskiing	7.7	57	4.5	21	0.3	1	5.1	79
Snorkeling	4.2	31	4.5	21	1.8	6	3.8	58
Use personal watercraft	17.7	131	5.5	26	1.8	6	10.6	163
Canoeing	0.9	7	1.5	7	0.0	0	0.9	14
Kayaking	1.3	10	1.3	6	0.0	0	1.0	16
Sailing	3.0	22	2.5	12	2.5	8	2.7	42
Rowing	2.7	20	1.5	7	0.9	3	2.0	30
Surfing	0.5	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	4
Scuba diving	1.6	12	1.3	6	0.3	1	1.2	19
Windsurfing	0.3	2	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.2	3

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=741, age 35-54=471, age 55+=326. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	24.8	184	18.5	87	3.7	12	18.4	283
Downhill skiing	6.9	51	6.6	31	1.2	4	5.6	86
Snowboarding	8.1	60	2.5	12	0.0	0	4.7	72
Cross country skiing	0.7	5	1.7	8	0.0	0	0.8	13
Snowmobiling	4.7	35	2.1	10	0.6	2	3.1	47

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=741, age 35-54=471, age 55+=326. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	55.2	1,542	61.7	1,530	40.8	615	54.4	3,687
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	73.1	2,041	78.7	1,952	55.1	832	71.2	4,825
Developed camping	45.1	1,261	47.3	1,172	39.8	600	44.7	3,033
Primitive camping	63.0	1,759	64.1	1,589	36.8	556	57.6	3,904
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.5	881	30.1	747	18.4	278	28.1	1,906
Drive off-road	63.5	1,774	48.8	1,210	31.9	482	51.1	3,466
Mountain biking	45.9	1,283	46.7	1,157	22.7	342	41.0	2,782
Backpacking	34.4	961	43.2	1,070	15.6	235	33.4	2,266
Hunting (any type)	52.6	1,470	44.9	1,112	28.4	429	44.4	3,011
Horseback riding on trails	9.2	258	14.6	361	8.2	124	11.0	743
Big game hunting	37.4	1,044	32.4	804	24.1	363	32.6	2,211
Small game hunting	26.5	741	19.1	473	13.3	201	20.9	1,415
Migratory bird hunting	18.8	526	10.8	267	8.3	126	13.6	919

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,793, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,509. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	58.3	1,629	76.0	1,885	72.5	1,094	68.0	4,608
Sightseeing	50.7	1,417	65.3	1,618	63.8	962	58.9	3,997
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.6	1,413	59.7	1,481	47.8	722	53.3	3,616
View/photograph other wildlife	56.8	1,587	71.2	1,765	67.4	1,017	64.4	4,369
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.7	1,164	64.5	1,599	60.5	913	54.2	3,676
Visit historic sites	47.7	1,333	59.3	1,469	44.9	677	51.3	3,479
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	65.9	1,840	61.1	1,514	58.3	879	62.4	4,233
View/photograph birds	23.0	642	54.6	1,354	46.7	705	39.8	2,701
View/photograph fish	37.0	1,033	42.1	1,044	34.4	519	38.3	2,596
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.7	578	39.6	982	28.9	436	29.4	1,996

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,793, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,509. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	77.1	2,154	83.2	2,062	81.4	1,228	80.3	5,444
Family gathering	78.9	2,203	80.5	1,995	74.7	1,127	78.5	5,325
Picnicking	53.2	1,486	63.0	1,561	55.3	834	57.2	3,881
Driving for pleasure	62.4	1,742	65.8	1,630	62.4	942	63.6	4,314
Bicycling (any type)	55.2	1,541	58.6	1,452	34.4	519	51.8	3,512
Horseback riding (any type)	11.9	331	16.2	402	11.9	180	13.5	913

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,793, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,509. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	56.7	1,583	57.3	1,421	33.9	511	51.8	3,515
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.0	1,870	60.5	1,499	26.1	394	55.5	3,763
Boating (any type)	57.0	1,591	54.7	1,357	36.2	547	51.5	3,495
Swimming in an outdoor pool	39.9	1,115	35.5	879	17.3	261	33.3	2,255
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.4	1,183	40.6	1,007	22.9	346	37.4	2,536
Freshwater fishing	57.3	1,599	54.2	1,344	49.7	750	54.5	3,693
Coldwater fishing	51.1	1,427	52.6	1,305	44.5	672	50.2	3,404
Motorboating	42.1	1,177	42.1	1,043	31.6	477	39.8	2,697
Warmwater fishing	36.4	1,018	28.2	699	19.0	286	29.5	2,003
Rafting	23.3	651	18.7	463	7.4	112	18.1	1,226
Anadromous fishing	46.3	1,292	32.6	809	27.6	417	37.1	2,518
Saltwater fishing	30.0	839	29.6	733	21.3	321	27.9	1,893
Waterskiing	18.5	517	10.7	266	3.0	45	12.2	828
Snorkeling	7.3	205	10.4	259	5.2	79	8.0	543
Use personal watercraft	24.1	672	12.4	307	2.5	38	15.0	1,017
Canoeing	17.8	497	21.5	532	5.4	82	16.4	1,111
Kayaking	8.5	237	8.5	211	3.7	56	7.4	504
Sailing	7.6	211	8.9	220	3.6	55	7.2	486
Rowing	6.1	171	9.0	223	6.8	102	7.3	496
Surfing	10.8	303	4.6	113	1.7	25	6.5	441
Scuba diving	4.7	132	4.9	122	1.9	29	4.2	283
Windsurfing	0.7	19	0.6	14	0.3	4	0.5	37

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,793, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,509. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	56.2	1,569	38.5	955	23.7	358	42.5	2,882
Downhill skiing	11.5	322	12.2	302	7.1	107	10.8	731
Snowboarding	30.6	856	8.7	216	3.1	47	16.5	1,119
Cross country skiing	4.2	118	10.1	251	8.1	122	7.2	491
Snowmobiling	23.8	665	14.6	362	7.2	109	16.8	1,136

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,793, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,509. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	54.9	1,489	54.1	1,468	34.5	595	49.7	3,552
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	70.3	1,906	61.2	1,662	38.6	665	59.2	4,233
Developed camping	46.5	1,259	45.9	1,246	30.3	523	42.4	3,028
Primitive camping	49.3	1,335	40.8	1,109	18.3	316	38.6	2,760
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.1	546	28.4	770	24.8	427	24.4	1,743
Drive off-road	45.8	1,241	29.0	787	16.3	281	32.3	2,309
Mountain biking	45.5	1,233	28.0	761	10.2	175	30.3	2,169
Backpacking	23.6	639	23.0	625	7.3	126	19.4	1,390
Hunting (any type)	17.0	461	15.8	430	8.8	151	14.6	1,042
Horseback riding on trails	18.6	505	14.5	394	3.1	53	13.3	952
Big game hunting	11.7	316	12.3	333	6.5	112	10.6	761
Small game hunting	7.6	205	6.2	167	3.1	53	5.9	425
Migratory bird hunting	5.8	156	3.2	86	2.1	36	3.9	278

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,710, age 35-54=2,715, age 55+=1,724. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	71.4	1,934	77.2	2,095	67.9	1,171	72.7	5,200
Sightseeing	59.2	1,605	67.3	1,827	63.9	1,101	63.4	4,533
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.4	1,637	63.1	1,714	49.4	852	58.8	4,203
View/photograph other wildlife	64.1	1,738	70.0	1,901	65.7	1,133	66.8	4,772
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	63.9	1,731	67.8	1,840	63.5	1,095	65.3	4,666
Visit historic sites	45.5	1,233	57.5	1,561	47.7	823	50.6	3,617
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	54.3	1,472	58.7	1,593	44.3	763	53.5	3,828
View/photograph birds	34.8	943	52.6	1,428	57.8	996	47.1	3,367
View/photograph fish	33.3	902	42.7	1,159	29.8	514	36.0	2,575
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.8	808	36.1	979	21.9	378	30.3	2,165

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,710, age 35-54=2,715, age 55+=1,724. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	88.2	2,391	86.7	2,353	80.7	1,391	85.8	6,135
Family gathering	86.5	2,345	85.9	2,333	74.7	1,288	83.5	5,966
Picnicking	61.1	1,656	67.1	1,823	60.0	1,034	63.1	4,513
Driving for pleasure	62.6	1,697	70.9	1,925	62.0	1,069	65.6	4,691
Bicycling (any type)	56.4	1,528	42.9	1,164	20.9	360	42.7	3,052
Horseback riding (any type)	23.1	627	18.5	503	4.4	76	16.9	1,206

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,710, age 35-54=2,715, age 55+=1,724. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	53.1	1,439	52.9	1,437	38.6	665	49.5	3,541
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	70.1	1,900	63.4	1,720	19.5	337	55.4	3,957
Boating (any type)	53.7	1,454	42.1	1,142	20.2	348	41.2	2,944
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.6	1,235	37.5	1,019	20.5	354	36.5	2,608
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.5	1,098	44.8	1,215	23.9	412	38.1	2,725
Freshwater fishing	36.9	1,000	42.3	1,148	24.2	418	35.9	2,566
Coldwater fishing	28.9	784	39.7	1,077	20.4	351	30.9	2,212
Motorboating	38.2	1,036	29.1	790	16.9	292	29.6	2,118
Warmwater fishing	20.0	543	20.5	556	8.6	149	17.5	1,248
Rafting	24.6	666	15.6	424	3.8	66	16.2	1,156
Anadromous fishing	18.6	503	18.1	491	10.4	179	16.4	1,173
Saltwater fishing	13.3	361	12.9	350	8.8	152	12.1	863
Waterskiing	15.1	408	8.4	227	1.1	19	9.1	654
Snorkeling	7.1	192	6.8	184	3.3	57	6.1	433
Use personal watercraft	23.1	627	6.0	162	2.5	43	11.6	832
Canoeing	12.0	324	16.8	455	3.9	68	11.8	847
Kayaking	6.4	173	4.7	128	0.8	14	4.4	315
Sailing	5.9	159	5.6	152	4.1	71	5.3	382
Rowing	6.0	162	3.1	83	2.0	35	3.9	280
Surfing	4.3	117	1.6	43	1.2	20	2.5	180
Scuba diving	2.3	61	1.7	47	0.3	6	1.6	114
Windsurfing	0.6	15	0.5	14	0.1	2	0.4	31

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,710, age 35-54=2,715, age 55+=1,724. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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)	54.7	1,482	40.8	1,107	8.1	140	38.2	2,729
Downhill skiing	13.6	368	12.0	326	2.4	41	10.3	735
Snowboarding	13.6	368	3.8	102	0.2	4	6.6	474
Cross country skiing	5.4	145	11.9	324	1.7	30	7.0	499
Snowmobiling	18.9	511	8.8	239	2.6	45	11.1	795

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,710, age 35-54=2,715, age 55+=1,724. 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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BUTTE VALLEY National Grassland 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	42.8	844	47.4	636	29.7	204	42.1	1,684
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.0	789	41.0	550	27.7	190	38.2	1,529
Developed camping	38.2	755	38.3	514	29.4	202	36.7	1,471
Primitive camping	24.6	486	23.3	313	12.8	88	22.2	887
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.6	465	23.8	320	15.3	105	22.2	890
Drive off-road	24.3	480	18.3	246	12.1	83	20.2	809
Mountain biking	28.4	561	26.5	356	12.2	84	25.0	1,001
Backpacking	20.3	401	23.2	312	7.9	54	19.2	767
Hunting (any type)	10.6	209	9.1	122	6.4	44	9.4	375
Horseback riding on trails	4.5	89	5.8	78	3.5	24	4.8	191
Big game hunting	5.9	117	4.5	61	3.8	26	5.1	204
Small game hunting	2.8	55	1.9	26	1.2	8	2.2	89
Migratory bird hunting	1.7	33	1.0	14	0.7	5	1.3	52

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

Butte Valley NGL local area: 9 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,974, age 35-54=1,343, age 55+=686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.