HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	72.6	103,149	60.1	99,497	37.6	49,942	57.4	252,588
Day hiking	59.8	84,976	61.1	101,088	40.2	53,406	54.4	239,470
Primitive camping	53.9	76,589	46.7	77,252	23.1	30,715	41.9	184,556
Developed camping	45.8	65,051	48.1	79,663	25.2	33,457	40.5	178,171
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.3	55,879	37.6	62,160	32.3	42,878	36.5	160,917
Hunting (any type)	40.5	57,550	31.4	52,007	23.2	30,821	31.9	140,378
Drive off-road	42.9	60,969	33.2	55,021	18.1	24,011	31.8	140,001
Big game hunting	38.0	53,931	34.5	57,071	19.3	25,669	31.0	136,671
Mountain biking	44.2	62,791	32.8	54,305	10.0	13,335	29.6	130,431
Backpacking	36.7	52,137	29.3	48,527	8.9	11,759	25.5	112,423
Horseback riding on trails	24.7	35,150	18.6	30,726	12.7	16,802	18.8	82,678
Small game hunting	23.3	33,031	15.2	25,188	11.0	14,659	16.6	72,878
Migratory bird hunting	9.2	13,061	4.8	7,932	6.2	8,262	6.6	29,255

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,028, age 35-54=165,526, age 55+=132,765. 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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HELENA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	78.4	111,301	80.1	132,563	71.3	94,604	76.9	338,468
View/photograph other wildlife	78.8	111,939	75.5	124,972	59.3	78,757	71.7	315,668
Sightseeing	61.4	87,241	66.4	109,937	56.9	75,495	61.9	272,673
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.4	88,608	60.8	100,657	47.9	63,590	57.4	252,855
Visit historic sites	59.2	84,038	63.9	105,807	46.5	61,726	57.1	251,571
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	55.2	78,406	62.4	103,295	52.0	69,057	56.9	250,758
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.4	68,773	48.2	79,798	34.5	45,777	44.1	194,348
View/photograph birds	37.4	53,123	42.3	69,955	43.4	57,655	41.0	180,733
View/photograph fish	34.4	48,864	33.6	55,600	21.6	28,703	30.2	133,167
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.9	41,062	33.7	55,727	25.5	33,789	29.7	130,578

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,028, age 35-54=165,526, age 55+=132,765. 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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HELENA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	82.6	117,332	85.8	142,088	86.0	114,204	84.9	373,624
Family gathering	82.6	117,380	84.2	139,363	74.7	99,133	80.8	355,876
Picnicking	65.4	92,922	75.6	125,166	67.3	89,371	69.8	307,459
Driving for pleasure	68.2	96,898	71.7	118,684	58.1	77,079	66.5	292,661
Bicycling (any type)	61.8	87,739	49.2	81,438	29.3	38,903	47.3	208,080
Horseback riding (any type)	30.1	42,799	24.4	40,449	16.5	21,846	23.9	105,094

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,028, age 35-54=165,526, age 55+=132,765. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	60.6	86,010	55.1	91,181	33.6	44,601	50.4	221,792
Boating (any type)	63.5	90,134	50.3	83,302	30.5	40,527	48.6	213,963
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.5	91,586	48.6	80,401	21.0	27,906	45.4	199,893
Coldwater fishing	53.6	76,059	49.8	82,400	28.4	37,664	44.5	196,123
Motorboating	40.1	56,976	32.5	53,781	26.2	34,841	33.1	145,598
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.8	59,413	34.3	56,718	19.7	26,099	32.3	142,230
Visit a beach	38.3	54,449	31.5	52,176	20.0	26,565	30.2	133,190
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.4	58,802	31.1	51,470	14.9	19,844	29.6	130,116
Warmwater fishing	31.5	44,679	21.1	34,944	14.7	19,479	22.5	99,102
Rafting	34.6	49,148	22.9	37,961	6.7	8,902	21.8	96,011
Waterskiing	24.6	34,952	10.9	18,082	3.7	4,900	13.2	57,934
Canoeing	18.1	25,716	13.6	22,549	3.5	4,595	12.0	52,860
Use personal watercraft	18.7	26,614	9.0	14,843	2.7	3,570	10.2	45,027
Anadromous fishing	12.1	17,214	6.7	11,046	3.1	4,117	7.4	32,377
Snorkeling	10.6	14,993	5.3	8,822	3.1	4,083	6.3	27,898
Kayaking	7.9	11,185	5.9	9,712	1.0	1,279	5.0	22,176
Rowing	4.3	6,064	7.2	11,839	2.1	2,770	4.7	20,673
Saltwater fishing	3.5	4,908	3.6	5,884	4.6	6,129	3.8	16,921
Sailing	1.8	2,489	2.4	4,006	1.8	2,387	2.0	8,882
Scuba diving	2.1	2,937	1.9	3,113	0.4	556	1.5	6,606
Surfing	1.2	1,694	1.2	1,927	0.5	718	1.0	4,339
Windsurfing	1.6	2,298	0.3	536	0.0	0	0.6	2,834

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,028, age 35-54=165,526, age 55+=132,765. 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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HELENA 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)	65.9	93,649	48.5	80,262	18.9	25,073	45.2	198,984
Downhill skiing	23.9	33,895	21.7	35,959	7.9	10,430	18.2	80,284
Snowmobiling	26.9	38,142	16.5	27,299	2.8	3,727	15.7	69,168
Cross country skiing	11.5	16,386	19.4	32,104	8.9	11,818	13.7	60,308
Snowboarding	18.2	25,897	4.4	7,323	0.0	0	7.5	33,220

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,028, age 35-54=165,526, age 55+=132,765. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	46.9	1,047	40.3	554	30.2	153	42.6	1,754
Day hiking	61.0	1,363	63.3	871	42.1	213	59.5	2,447
Primitive camping	29.5	658	27.8	382	16.6	84	27.3	1,124
Developed camping	32.8	732	35.4	487	21.7	110	32.3	1,329
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.2	674	32.0	441	27.5	139	30.5	1,254
Hunting (any type)	24.0	536	24.1	332	19.6	99	23.5	967
Drive off-road	34.8	778	28.1	386	19.2	97	30.6	1,261
Big game hunting	16.5	369	19.0	262	12.5	63	16.9	694
Mountain biking	46.9	1,047	35.4	487	8.5	43	38.3	1,577
Backpacking	28.3	633	22.2	306	10.1	51	24.1	990
Horseback riding on trails	19.3	432	9.7	133	9.9	50	14.9	615
Small game hunting	14.2	316	10.8	148	9.1	46	12.4	510
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	140	3.3	46	5.1	26	5.2	212

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,233, age 35-54=1,376, age 55+=506. 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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HELENA 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	53.8	1,202	55.2	759	48.8	247	53.7	2,208
View/photograph other wildlife	43.9	980	41.1	565	31.6	160	41.4	1,705
Sightseeing	37.8	844	44.0	605	37.5	190	39.8	1,639
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.6	1,242	49.0	674	40.7	206	51.6	2,122
Visit historic sites	38.3	856	39.9	549	28.3	143	37.6	1,548
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	683	36.4	501	28.7	145	32.3	1,329
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.1	650	28.1	387	21.3	108	27.8	1,145
View/photograph birds	20.7	462	23.3	320	19.6	99	21.4	881
View/photograph fish	26.9	601	25.6	352	14.8	75	25.0	1,028
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.8	598	25.6	352	19.8	100	25.5	1,050

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,233, age 35-54=1,376, age 55+=506. 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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HELENA 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	66.0	1,473	67.7	931	67.2	340	66.7	2,744
Family gathering	77.7	1,734	81.8	1,125	69.8	353	78.1	3,212
Picnicking	51.5	1,149	59.6	820	50.8	257	54.1	2,226
Driving for pleasure	43.8	978	46.6	641	36.6	185	43.8	1,804
Bicycling (any type)	59.4	1,327	47.5	653	26.5	134	51.4	2,114
Horseback riding (any type)	23.1	515	14.0	192	14.8	75	19.0	782

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,233, age 35-54=1,376, age 55+=506. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	50.4	1,126	46.4	639	30.2	153	46.6	1,918
Boating (any type)	45.5	1,017	31.2	429	21.3	108	37.8	1,554
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.8	1,111	41.1	566	19.4	98	43.1	1,775
Coldwater fishing	39.4	879	37.2	512	23.3	118	36.7	1,509
Motorboating	26.1	583	16.6	229	14.8	75	21.6	887
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.9	555	21.8	300	14.0	71	22.5	926
Visit a beach	28.0	625	24.2	333	14.6	74	25.1	1,032
Swimming in an outdoor pool	32.8	732	26.0	358	14.6	74	28.3	1,164
Warmwater fishing	36.1	805	20.3	279	15.2	77	28.2	1,161
Rafting	26.8	598	14.8	204	6.9	35	20.3	837
Waterskiing	18.9	422	7.9	109	4.2	21	13.4	552
Canoeing	8.2	183	6.0	82	2.0	10	6.7	275
Use personal watercraft	23.3	520	6.8	93	2.2	11	15.2	624
Anadromous fishing	9.0	200	3.9	54	1.8	9	6.4	263
Snorkeling	7.7	173	3.8	52	1.0	5	5.6	230
Kayaking	3.6	80	2.6	36	0.8	4	2.9	120
Rowing	3.6	81	4.4	60	0.4	2	3.5	143
Saltwater fishing	4.1	92	3.6	49	5.7	29	4.1	170
Sailing	0.0	0	2.7	37	1.0	5	1.0	42
Scuba diving	1.1	25	1.0	14	0.4	2	1.0	41
Surfing	1.3	28	1.2	16	0.0	0	1.1	44
Windsurfing	2.1	46	0.4	6	0.0	0	1.3	52

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,233, age 35-54=1,376, age 55+=506. 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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HELENA 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)	46.7	1,043	37.1	510	12.3	62	39.2	1,615
Downhill skiing	13.2	294	12.6	174	6.1	31	12.1	499
Snowmobiling	12.9	288	8.8	121	2.0	10	10.2	419
Cross country skiing	3.5	79	6.9	95	4.5	23	4.8	197
Snowboarding	22.8	510	4.5	62	0.0	0	13.9	572

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,233, age 35-54=1,376, age 55+=506. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	46.0	936	35.6	539	18.0	114	38.0	1,589
Day hiking	52.8	1,076	52.2	790	34.4	218	49.8	2,084
Primitive camping	25.0	510	18.9	286	6.8	43	20.1	839
Developed camping	36.7	747	36.4	551	15.5	98	33.4	1,396
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.5	600	24.3	368	21.0	133	26.3	1,101
Hunting (any type)	14.6	298	5.9	89	3.2	20	9.7	407
Drive off-road	30.5	620	22.0	333	8.8	56	24.1	1,009
Big game hunting	11.1	226	5.5	83	1.4	9	7.6	318
Mountain biking	35.5	723	25.7	389	9.8	62	28.1	1,174
Backpacking	18.9	385	15.2	230	1.1	7	14.9	622
Horseback riding on trails	12.3	250	13.8	209	6.5	41	12.0	500
Small game hunting	4.6	94	1.7	25	0.2	1	2.9	120
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	17	0.3	5	0.0	0	0.5	22

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,036, age 35-54=1,513, age 55+=634. 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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HELENA 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	55.6	1,132	55.7	842	49.8	316	54.7	2,290
View/photograph other wildlife	44.5	907	42.5	643	33.4	212	42.1	1,762
Sightseeing	45.9	934	44.9	679	37.9	240	44.3	1,853
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.6	1,131	58.1	879	43.7	277	54.7	2,287
Visit historic sites	37.1	755	40.8	617	29.8	189	37.3	1,561
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.2	799	41.9	634	36.1	229	39.7	1,662
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	28.6	582	28.6	432	19.7	125	27.2	1,139
View/photograph birds	20.7	421	22.8	345	26.7	169	22.4	935
View/photograph fish	21.6	440	21.2	320	14.5	92	20.4	852
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.4	333	24.3	367	18.0	114	19.5	814

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,036, age 35-54=1,513, age 55+=634. 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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HELENA 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	76.3	1,553	78.8	1,193	79.5	504	77.7	3,250
Family gathering	85.0	1,730	83.7	1,266	77.3	490	83.3	3,486
Picnicking	60.9	1,240	69.0	1,044	64.4	408	64.4	2,692
Driving for pleasure	49.1	1,000	50.0	756	40.7	258	48.1	2,014
Bicycling (any type)	55.6	1,131	43.8	663	28.1	178	47.1	1,972
Horseback riding (any type)	19.1	388	19.7	298	8.8	56	17.7	742

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,036, age 35-54=1,513, age 55+=634. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	32.4	660	28.8	436	15.6	99	28.6	1,195
Boating (any type)	33.6	685	31.4	475	16.2	103	30.2	1,263
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.4	1,027	33.4	505	12.8	81	38.6	1,613
Coldwater fishing	24.0	489	21.9	332	10.6	67	21.2	888
Motorboating	18.1	368	18.7	283	13.1	83	17.5	734
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.2	574	20.5	310	10.9	69	22.8	953
Visit a beach	32.5	661	24.9	376	16.6	105	27.3	1,142
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.0	834	29.0	439	12.3	78	32.3	1,351
Warmwater fishing	15.7	320	14.4	218	8.8	56	14.2	594
Rafting	15.4	313	12.7	192	1.3	8	12.3	513
Waterskiing	13.2	269	6.5	99	0.8	5	8.9	373
Canoeing	7.8	159	5.6	85	0.8	5	6.0	249
Use personal watercraft	16.4	333	12.0	182	2.5	16	12.7	531
Anadromous fishing	4.2	86	3.2	49	0.9	6	3.4	141
Snorkeling	3.4	69	1.9	28	1.7	11	2.6	108
Kayaking	2.4	49	1.8	27	0.0	0	1.8	76
Rowing	2.1	42	5.2	79	2.1	13	3.2	134
Saltwater fishing	1.2	24	2.0	31	1.6	10	1.6	65
Sailing	2.1	43	0.0	0	0.8	5	1.1	48
Scuba diving	0.4	9	0.3	5	0.0	0	0.3	14
Surfing	0.9	18	0.7	10	0.8	5	0.8	33
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,036, age 35-54=1,513, age 55+=634. 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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HELENA 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)	41.3	840	26.5	401	12.3	78	31.5	1,319
Downhill skiing	12.6	256	10.1	153	1.9	12	10.1	421
Snowmobiling	9.0	183	4.4	67	0.0	0	6.0	250
Cross country skiing	4.3	87	5.8	88	1.4	9	4.4	184
Snowboarding	17.0	346	4.9	74	0.0	0	10.0	420

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,036, age 35-54=1,513, age 55+=634. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	74.1	51,027	64.2	50,573	47.7	29,391	62.6	130,991
Day hiking	64.5	44,395	67.2	52,869	44.5	27,414	59.6	124,678
Primitive camping	59.1	40,687	56.1	44,161	33.7	20,777	50.5	105,625
Developed camping	43.4	29,893	47.8	37,635	29.7	18,287	41.0	85,815
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	40.3	27,744	42.8	33,716	36.6	22,558	40.2	84,018
Hunting (any type)	50.0	34,432	50.7	39,891	40.8	25,173	47.6	99,496
Drive off-road	45.4	31,222	37.2	29,263	25.1	15,482	36.3	75,967
Big game hunting	44.3	30,497	53.6	42,224	35.3	21,785	45.2	94,506
Mountain biking	49.9	34,358	37.9	29,863	9.4	5,772	33.5	69,993
Backpacking	44.4	30,555	35.1	27,601	16.1	9,938	32.5	68,094
Horseback riding on trails	30.8	21,225	15.6	12,279	15.2	9,378	20.5	42,882
Small game hunting	34.0	23,413	26.4	20,757	21.9	13,499	27.6	57,669
Migratory bird hunting	15.3	10,536	8.5	6,690	13.0	7,991	12.1	25,217

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,835, age 35-54=78,717, age 55+=61,672. 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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HELENA 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	78.2	53,815	80.3	63,192	69.9	43,136	76.5	160,143
View/photograph other wildlife	79.8	54,935	75.0	59,062	57.6	35,534	71.5	149,531
Sightseeing	55.8	38,431	65.9	51,900	56.9	35,093	59.9	125,424
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.8	43,245	55.9	43,965	46.6	28,727	55.4	115,937
Visit historic sites	61.1	42,069	63.6	50,082	45.6	28,133	57.5	120,284
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.6	34,139	58.7	46,238	45.8	28,270	51.9	108,647
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.6	34,166	48.1	37,901	35.3	21,790	44.9	93,857
View/photograph birds	37.9	26,076	43.4	34,182	36.4	22,445	39.5	82,703
View/photograph fish	37.8	26,015	36.9	29,011	22.7	14,016	33.0	69,042
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.7	24,596	34.4	27,112	26.8	16,508	32.6	68,216

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,835, age 35-54=78,717, age 55+=61,672. 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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HELENA 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	77.3	53,208	79.6	62,664	78.4	48,373	78.5	164,245
Family gathering	79.0	54,383	83.1	65,380	70.4	43,422	78.0	163,185
Picnicking	60.4	41,610	70.4	55,421	58.7	36,171	63.7	133,202
Driving for pleasure	65.4	44,988	69.4	54,656	55.0	33,939	63.8	133,583
Bicycling (any type)	63.7	43,821	51.2	40,329	28.5	17,553	48.6	101,703
Horseback riding (any type)	33.6	23,129	20.6	16,195	20.8	12,799	24.9	52,123

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,835, age 35-54=78,717, age 55+=61,672. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	73.9	50,867	68.4	53,847	45.1	27,819	63.3	132,533
Boating (any type)	73.9	50,864	50.6	39,824	35.2	21,686	53.7	112,374
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.4	44,360	53.9	42,443	25.3	15,617	49.0	102,420
Coldwater fishing	66.8	45,964	63.0	49,612	40.5	24,985	57.6	120,561
Motorboating	47.9	32,960	31.1	24,495	27.9	17,236	35.7	74,691
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.5	27,202	35.7	28,085	22.3	13,739	33.0	69,026
Visit a beach	36.0	24,759	31.1	24,495	18.9	11,630	29.1	60,884
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.5	25,845	29.6	23,266	16.4	10,112	28.3	59,223
Warmwater fishing	42.7	29,424	24.9	19,594	18.7	11,538	28.9	60,556
Rafting	44.5	30,605	25.2	19,822	11.6	7,182	27.5	57,609
Waterskiing	29.3	20,168	12.1	9,518	6.7	4,122	16.2	33,808
Canoeing	18.4	12,640	14.0	11,031	5.3	3,246	12.9	26,917
Use personal watercraft	21.8	14,996	6.4	5,048	2.6	1,619	10.4	21,663
Anadromous fishing	15.9	10,966	7.1	5,573	4.5	2,746	9.2	19,285
Snorkeling	14.7	10,085	7.3	5,739	2.2	1,373	8.2	17,197
Kayaking	9.5	6,568	7.1	5,611	2.0	1,251	6.4	13,430
Rowing	5.5	3,756	6.6	5,234	0.7	417	4.5	9,407
Saltwater fishing	5.1	3,505	4.4	3,427	7.6	4,661	5.5	11,593
Sailing	0.0	0	4.9	3,890	1.9	1,202	2.4	5,092
Scuba diving	2.6	1,762	2.9	2,312	0.9	540	2.2	4,614
Surfing	1.3	881	1.4	1,118	0.0	0	1.0	1,999
Windsurfing	3.2	2,195	0.7	518	0.0	0	1.3	2,713

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,835, age 35-54=78,717, age 55+=61,672. 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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HELENA 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)	70.5	48,497	56.8	44,739	18.6	11,453	50.0	104,689
Downhill skiing	24.4	16,811	24.5	19,256	12.1	7,491	20.8	43,558
Snowmobiling	31.0	21,308	21.7	17,055	4.8	2,946	19.7	41,309
Cross country skiing	10.9	7,485	21.5	16,903	13.6	8,392	15.7	32,780
Snowboarding	20.4	14,018	4.2	3,316	0.0	0	8.3	17,334

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,835, age 35-54=78,717, age 55+=61,672. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	73.0	45,971	57.0	45,151	28.8	19,509	52.7	110,631
Day hiking	55.9	35,217	55.8	44,192	36.7	24,860	49.7	104,269
Primitive camping	50.3	31,674	38.3	30,282	13.8	9,347	34.0	71,303
Developed camping	49.6	31,249	49.3	39,058	21.4	14,522	40.4	84,829
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.8	25,024	33.2	26,303	28.8	19,546	33.8	70,873
Hunting (any type)	30.8	19,377	12.4	9,843	7.3	4,934	16.3	34,154
Drive off-road	41.0	25,829	29.7	23,498	11.8	8,005	27.3	57,332
Big game hunting	31.5	19,842	15.6	12,342	4.8	3,230	16.9	35,414
Mountain biking	38.2	24,056	27.9	22,069	10.7	7,257	25.4	53,382
Backpacking	29.4	18,491	24.2	19,135	2.4	1,601	18.7	39,227
Horseback riding on trails	19.3	12,144	22.1	17,515	10.6	7,171	17.5	36,830
Small game hunting	11.8	7,404	4.2	3,310	1.2	810	5.5	11,524
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	1,195	0.9	710	0.0	0	0.9	1,905

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,950, age 35-54=79,157, age 55+=67,793. 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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HELENA 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	81.1	51,062	81.5	64,481	73.1	49,574	78.7	165,117
View/photograph other wildlife	81.1	51,062	77.8	61,565	61.6	41,780	73.6	154,407
Sightseeing	69.3	43,642	68.1	53,928	57.3	38,867	65.0	136,437
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	39,612	66.5	52,613	49.3	33,451	59.9	125,676
Visit historic sites	59.3	37,335	65.7	52,026	47.8	32,387	58.0	121,748
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	63.6	40,061	67.4	53,356	58.2	39,462	63.3	132,879
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.6	30,575	49.1	38,845	34.0	23,055	44.1	92,475
View/photograph birds	38.5	24,215	42.1	33,325	50.3	34,066	43.6	91,606
View/photograph fish	31.2	19,658	30.7	24,313	20.7	14,023	27.6	57,994
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.9	13,782	33.3	26,366	24.4	16,509	27.0	56,657

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,950, age 35-54=79,157, age 55+=67,793. 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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HELENA 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	89.4	56,288	92.7	73,379	93.2	63,213	91.9	192,880
Family gathering	86.8	54,638	85.4	67,598	78.5	53,208	83.6	175,444
Picnicking	72.0	45,350	81.7	64,652	75.5	51,185	76.8	161,187
Driving for pleasure	73.7	46,391	75.4	59,666	61.4	41,599	70.3	147,656
Bicycling (any type)	60.2	37,867	47.4	37,496	30.1	20,423	45.6	95,786
Horseback riding (any type)	27.7	17,448	29.0	22,980	12.8	8,706	23.4	49,134

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,950, age 35-54=79,157, age 55+=67,793. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	47.8	30,100	42.8	33,879	23.4	15,840	38.0	79,819
Boating (any type)	54.8	34,473	51.4	40,658	26.7	18,093	44.4	93,224
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.7	41,352	43.9	34,789	17.3	11,698	41.8	87,839
Coldwater fishing	41.4	26,051	37.7	29,846	17.6	11,917	32.3	67,814
Motorboating	33.6	21,145	34.8	27,509	25.1	17,002	31.3	65,656
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.9	28,904	33.7	26,706	17.5	11,879	32.2	67,489
Visit a beach	41.6	26,189	32.4	25,622	21.2	14,345	31.5	66,156
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.7	29,429	33.2	26,273	13.8	9,335	31.0	65,037
Warmwater fishing	19.0	11,957	17.4	13,751	11.0	7,469	15.8	33,177
Rafting	25.5	16,081	21.5	16,991	2.3	1,577	16.5	34,649
Waterskiing	20.8	13,063	10.0	7,938	1.0	699	10.3	21,700
Canoeing	18.3	11,495	13.5	10,654	1.8	1,250	11.1	23,399
Use personal watercraft	15.3	9,643	11.5	9,103	2.8	1,875	9.8	20,621
Anadromous fishing	7.8	4,932	6.2	4,870	1.8	1,250	5.3	11,052
Snorkeling	6.6	4,156	3.6	2,836	3.9	2,649	4.6	9,641
Kayaking	6.6	4,142	4.9	3,844	0.0	0	3.8	7,986
Rowing	3.1	1,940	7.8	6,166	3.4	2,291	5.0	10,397
Saltwater fishing	1.6	987	2.7	2,129	1.8	1,250	2.1	4,366
Sailing	3.8	2,374	0.0	0	1.7	1,145	1.7	3,519
Scuba diving	1.6	987	0.9	710	0.0	0	0.8	1,697
Surfing	0.9	598	0.9	710	1.0	699	1.0	2,007
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,950, age 35-54=79,157, age 55+=67,793. 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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HELENA 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)	62.8	39,547	41.2	32,585	19.4	13,123	40.6	85,255
Downhill skiing	24.6	15,485	19.9	15,746	4.1	2,796	16.2	34,027
Snowmobiling	22.2	13,949	11.3	8,980	1.0	699	11.3	23,628
Cross country skiing	13.1	8,264	18.2	14,392	4.8	3,261	12.3	25,917
Snowboarding	15.6	9,800	4.7	3,691	0.0	0	6.4	13,491

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=62,950, age 35-54=79,157, age 55+=67,793. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.1	207	32.0	114	21.7	26	34.0	347
Day hiking	28.1	153	29.2	104	18.3	22	27.4	279
Primitive camping	19.5	106	17.1	61	12.5	15	17.8	182
Developed camping	27.8	151	28.7	102	16.7	20	26.8	273
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.7	129	24.4	87	18.3	22	23.3	238
Hunting (any type)	10.1	55	9.6	34	7.5	9	9.6	98
Drive off-road	29.0	158	21.6	77	13.3	16	24.6	251
Big game hunting	11.0	60	10.4	37	6.7	8	10.3	105
Mountain biking	34.6	188	24.7	88	5.8	7	27.7	283
Backpacking	15.8	86	12.4	44	3.3	4	13.1	134
Horseback riding on trails	17.1	93	7.9	28	5.0	6	12.5	127
Small game hunting	8.6	47	6.2	22	4.2	5	7.3	74
Migratory bird hunting	2.6	14	1.1	4	0.8	1	1.9	19

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=544, age 35-54=356, age 55+=120. 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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HELENA 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	54.8	298	55.6	198	46.7	56	54.1	552
View/photograph other wildlife	44.3	241	41.0	146	29.2	35	41.4	422
Sightseeing	48.0	261	52.5	187	45.0	54	49.2	502
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.1	251	39.6	141	32.5	39	42.3	431
Visit historic sites	44.9	244	46.3	165	35.0	42	44.2	451
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.2	159	35.7	127	24.2	29	30.9	315
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.5	117	20.8	74	14.2	17	20.4	208
View/photograph birds	20.8	113	21.9	78	20.0	24	21.1	215
View/photograph fish	27.8	151	25.0	89	18.3	22	25.7	262
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.0	163	27.8	99	20.8	25	28.1	287

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=544, age 35-54=356, age 55+=120. 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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HELENA 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	76.5	416	78.9	281	74.2	89	77.1	786
Family gathering	78.7	428	82.6	294	70.0	84	79.0	806
Picnicking	52.4	285	58.1	207	45.8	55	53.6	547
Driving for pleasure	45.6	248	48.3	172	37.5	45	45.6	465
Bicycling (any type)	58.3	317	44.7	159	22.5	27	49.3	503
Horseback riding (any type)	16.7	91	9.0	32	5.8	7	12.7	130

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=544, age 35-54=356, age 55+=120. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	44.9	244	39.6	141	31.7	38	41.5	423
Boating (any type)	31.4	171	20.2	72	16.7	20	25.8	263
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.4	187	25.8	92	13.3	16	28.9	295
Coldwater fishing	29.0	158	26.7	95	20.8	25	27.3	278
Motorboating	16.2	88	9.8	35	8.3	10	13.0	133
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.6	139	19.7	70	10.8	13	21.8	222
Visit a beach	33.5	182	29.8	106	18.3	22	30.4	310
Swimming in an outdoor pool	33.1	180	25.8	92	15.0	18	28.4	290
Warmwater fishing	50.6	275	25.0	89	20.8	25	38.1	389
Rafting	12.9	70	6.2	22	1.7	2	9.2	94
Waterskiing	13.1	71	5.6	20	3.3	4	9.3	95
Canoeing	2.6	14	1.7	6	0.8	1	2.1	21
Use personal watercraft	19.3	105	6.2	22	3.3	4	12.8	131
Anadromous fishing	10.5	57	4.5	16	1.7	2	7.4	75
Snorkeling	6.3	34	2.5	9	0.8	1	4.3	44
Kayaking	1.1	6	1.1	4	0.8	1	1.1	11
Rowing	2.6	14	2.5	9	0.8	1	2.4	24
Saltwater fishing	4.2	23	3.9	14	8.3	10	4.6	47
Sailing	0.0	0	1.4	5	0.8	1	0.6	6
Scuba diving	3.5	19	1.7	6	1.7	2	2.6	27
Surfing	0.6	3	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.4	4
Windsurfing	0.9	5	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.6	6

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=544, age 35-54=356, age 55+=120. 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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HELENA 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)	36.6	199	26.1	93	8.3	10	29.6	302
Downhill skiing	11.2	61	8.4	30	3.3	4	9.3	95
Snowmobiling	19.5	106	10.4	37	0.8	1	14.1	144
Cross country skiing	1.5	8	3.4	12	0.8	1	2.1	21
Snowboarding	13.6	74	2.0	7	0.0	0	7.9	81

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=544, age 35-54=356, age 55+=120. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.6	123	24.6	46	14.6	14	29.6	183
Day hiking	23.2	78	21.9	41	12.5	12	21.2	131
Primitive camping	16.4	55	10.7	20	2.1	2	12.4	77
Developed camping	30.1	101	27.3	51	10.4	10	26.2	162
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.6	76	16.6	31	15.6	15	19.7	122
Hunting (any type)	5.4	18	1.6	3	0.0	0	3.4	21
Drive off-road	21.4	72	14.4	27	8.3	8	17.3	107
Big game hunting	5.7	19	1.6	3	0.0	0	3.6	22
Mountain biking	25.0	84	16.0	30	5.2	5	19.2	119
Backpacking	11.0	37	6.4	12	0.0	0	7.9	49
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	39	9.6	18	5.2	5	10.0	62
Small game hunting	2.1	7	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.1	7
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336, age 35-54=187, age 55+=96. 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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HELENA 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	56.5	190	55.1	103	50.0	48	55.1	341
View/photograph other wildlife	43.8	147	40.6	76	32.3	31	41.0	254
Sightseeing	53.0	178	50.8	95	41.7	40	50.6	313
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.7	157	44.9	84	35.4	34	44.4	275
Visit historic sites	42.6	143	42.8	80	34.4	33	41.4	256
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.5	126	40.1	75	35.4	34	38.0	235
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.0	74	19.8	37	14.6	14	20.2	125
View/photograph birds	19.6	66	21.9	41	29.2	28	21.8	135
View/photograph fish	19.6	66	18.7	35	12.5	12	18.3	113
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.9	60	23.0	43	21.9	21	20.0	124

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336, age 35-54=187, age 55+=96. 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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HELENA 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	89.0	299	89.3	167	89.6	86	89.2	552
Family gathering	81.8	275	80.7	151	80.2	77	81.3	503
Picnicking	58.0	195	65.2	122	63.5	61	61.1	378
Driving for pleasure	49.7	167	50.3	94	39.6	38	48.3	299
Bicycling (any type)	51.2	172	40.1	75	27.1	26	44.1	273
Horseback riding (any type)	14.0	47	11.8	22	5.2	5	12.0	74

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336, age 35-54=187, age 55+=96. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	26.8	90	21.9	41	11.5	11	22.9	142
Boating (any type)	21.4	72	18.2	34	8.3	8	18.4	114
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.5	116	19.8	37	7.3	7	25.8	160
Coldwater fishing	15.2	51	13.9	26	8.3	8	13.7	85
Motorboating	9.5	32	9.6	18	6.3	6	9.0	56
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.7	93	17.1	32	10.4	10	21.8	135
Visit a beach	37.5	126	25.1	47	18.8	18	30.9	191
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.1	138	28.3	53	10.4	10	32.5	201
Warmwater fishing	20.5	69	18.2	34	10.4	10	18.3	113
Rafting	6.8	23	5.3	10	1.0	1	5.5	34
Waterskiing	8.3	28	4.8	9	0.0	0	6.0	37
Canoeing	1.8	6	0.5	1	0.0	0	1.1	7
Use personal watercraft	14.9	50	8.6	16	0.0	0	10.7	66
Anadromous fishing	2.4	8	2.1	4	1.0	1	2.1	13
Snorkeling	2.4	8	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.3	8
Kayaking	0.9	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	3
Rowing	1.5	5	3.2	6	1.0	1	1.9	12
Saltwater fishing	0.6	2	1.1	2	1.0	1	0.8	5
Sailing	1.2	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.6	4
Scuba diving	0.6	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	2
Surfing	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336, age 35-54=187, age 55+=96. 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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HELENA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	31.0	104	16.6	31	6.3	6	22.8	141
Downhill skiing	8.6	29	5.3	10	0.0	0	6.3	39
Snowmobiling	11.3	38	4.8	9	0.0	0	7.6	47
Cross country skiing	1.8	6	2.1	4	0.0	0	1.6	10
Snowboarding	9.2	31	1.1	2	0.0	0	5.3	33

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336, age 35-54=187, age 55+=96. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	88.6	1,667	74.9	1,191	53.7	342	77.9	3,200
Day hiking	60.9	1,145	63.8	1,014	41.1	262	58.9	2,421
Primitive camping	75.0	1,411	69.0	1,097	43.6	278	67.8	2,786
Developed camping	44.1	829	45.0	716	26.8	171	41.8	1,716
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.6	651	35.8	570	28.6	182	34.2	1,403
Hunting (any type)	92.0	1,731	88.2	1,402	74.7	476	87.9	3,609
Drive off-road	61.4	1,154	46.9	745	30.0	191	50.9	2,090
Big game hunting	88.9	1,672	99.0	1,574	77.9	496	91.1	3,742
Mountain biking	60.7	1,142	43.6	694	12.2	78	46.6	1,914
Backpacking	52.6	989	40.9	651	18.5	118	42.8	1,758
Horseback riding on trails	26.3	495	12.9	205	10.7	68	18.7	768
Small game hunting	70.8	1,331	51.0	811	43.6	278	58.9	2,420
Migratory bird hunting	51.1	962	27.7	440	37.5	239	39.9	1,641

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,881, age 35-54=1,590, age 55+=637. 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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HELENA 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	72.4	1,362	73.5	1,169	61.2	390	71.1	2,921
View/photograph other wildlife	83.7	1,575	78.2	1,244	58.1	370	77.6	3,189
Sightseeing	56.6	1,065	63.0	1,001	55.1	351	58.8	2,417
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.3	1,078	49.7	791	40.8	260	51.8	2,129
Visit historic sites	54.3	1,022	56.4	897	41.6	265	53.2	2,184
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.4	873	56.4	897	41.4	264	49.5	2,034
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	62.5	1,176	59.7	949	43.3	276	58.4	2,401
View/photograph birds	40.7	765	44.5	708	38.9	248	41.9	1,721
View/photograph fish	47.7	898	42.0	668	27.6	176	42.4	1,742
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	39.7	746	37.0	589	28.3	180	36.9	1,515

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,881, age 35-54=1,590, age 55+=637. 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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HELENA 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	74.0	1,392	75.3	1,198	72.8	464	74.3	3,054
Family gathering	80.8	1,519	84.9	1,350	71.6	456	80.9	3,325
Picnicking	58.1	1,093	65.0	1,034	55.6	354	60.4	2,481
Driving for pleasure	63.5	1,195	67.5	1,073	53.4	340	63.5	2,608
Bicycling (any type)	68.6	1,291	53.8	856	28.7	183	56.7	2,330
Horseback riding (any type)	30.0	564	17.0	271	15.1	96	22.7	931

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,881, age 35-54=1,590, age 55+=637. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	89.0	1,675	80.3	1,276	57.8	368	80.8	3,319
Boating (any type)	68.4	1,286	46.0	731	34.1	217	54.4	2,234
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.7	1,236	51.3	815	25.3	161	53.8	2,212
Coldwater fishing	81.0	1,523	75.0	1,193	53.8	343	74.5	3,059
Motorboating	51.7	972	32.5	516	29.8	190	40.8	1,678
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.1	754	32.8	522	19.5	124	34.1	1,400
Visit a beach	31.2	586	27.4	435	16.5	105	27.4	1,126
Swimming in an outdoor pool	25.5	480	19.8	315	11.3	72	21.1	867
Warmwater fishing	63.5	1,195	32.6	518	26.1	166	45.7	1,879
Rafting	43.4	816	22.6	360	10.4	66	30.2	1,242
Waterskiing	25.6	481	11.3	179	6.3	40	17.0	700
Canoeing	28.2	531	18.6	295	8.8	56	21.5	882
Use personal watercraft	23.8	448	7.4	118	3.1	20	14.3	586
Anadromous fishing	37.2	700	17.2	274	10.4	66	25.3	1,040
Snorkeling	9.0	170	4.3	69	1.1	7	6.0	246
Kayaking	6.5	123	4.6	73	2.2	14	5.1	210
Rowing	6.0	112	6.5	104	1.1	7	5.4	223
Saltwater fishing	8.0	150	7.4	118	14.1	90	8.7	358
Sailing	0.0	0	4.3	68	2.0	13	2.0	81
Scuba diving	3.8	71	2.5	40	1.3	8	2.9	119
Surfing	2.1	39	1.5	24	0.0	0	1.5	63
Windsurfing	1.4	27	0.4	7	0.0	0	0.8	34

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,881, age 35-54=1,590, age 55+=637. 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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HELENA 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)	79.5	1,495	59.3	943	19.9	127	62.4	2,565
Downhill skiing	20.4	384	16.8	267	8.8	56	17.2	707
Snowmobiling	73.7	1,386	42.7	679	9.3	59	51.7	2,124
Cross country skiing	10.3	193	18.4	293	12.4	79	13.8	565
Snowboarding	23.7	446	4.2	66	0.0	0	12.5	512

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,881, age 35-54=1,590, age 55+=637. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	86.2	1,490	60.5	970	36.0	276	66.7	2,736
Day hiking	52.7	911	48.7	781	33.2	255	47.5	1,947
Primitive camping	63.1	1,090	46.5	746	15.4	118	47.7	1,954
Developed camping	47.7	825	44.2	709	19.3	148	41.0	1,682
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.4	577	25.2	405	23.1	177	28.3	1,159
Hunting (any type)	50.9	879	19.5	313	9.8	75	30.9	1,267
Drive off-road	46.4	802	32.7	524	14.5	111	35.1	1,437
Big game hunting	61.7	1,067	28.2	453	7.3	56	38.4	1,576
Mountain biking	43.8	757	30.0	481	10.0	77	32.1	1,315
Backpacking	35.4	611	23.7	380	2.5	19	24.6	1,010
Horseback riding on trails	17.5	303	16.1	259	7.8	60	15.2	622
Small game hunting	20.1	348	5.6	90	1.4	11	11.0	449
Migratory bird hunting	9.1	158	1.7	27	0.0	0	4.5	185

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,728, age 35-54=1,604, age 55+=767. 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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HELENA 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	73.8	1,276	72.0	1,155	68.2	523	72.1	2,954
View/photograph other wildlife	84.4	1,458	78.6	1,260	61.1	469	77.8	3,187
Sightseeing	63.9	1,104	61.3	984	52.8	405	60.8	2,493
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.4	1,010	57.9	929	45.8	351	55.9	2,290
Visit historic sites	52.3	903	54.6	875	42.6	327	51.4	2,105
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	59.5	1,028	64.7	1,038	57.0	437	61.1	2,503
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	63.0	1,088	59.0	947	40.2	308	57.2	2,343
View/photograph birds	39.1	675	44.0	706	55.5	426	44.1	1,807
View/photograph fish	35.0	605	33.8	542	24.6	189	32.6	1,336
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.7	427	32.9	528	28.2	216	28.6	1,171

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,728, age 35-54=1,604, age 55+=767. 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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HELENA 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	85.2	1,473	87.0	1,395	87.6	672	86.4	3,540
Family gathering	84.7	1,463	84.0	1,348	81.9	628	83.9	3,439
Picnicking	65.2	1,127	73.6	1,181	70.8	543	69.6	2,851
Driving for pleasure	69.2	1,196	69.0	1,106	58.7	450	67.1	2,752
Bicycling (any type)	60.6	1,047	49.3	791	31.8	244	50.8	2,082
Horseback riding (any type)	24.6	425	22.3	358	9.8	75	20.9	858

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,728, age 35-54=1,604, age 55+=767. 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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HELENA 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 #
Freshwater fishing	54.1	935	46.3	742	27.8	213	46.1	1,890
Boating (any type)	49.0	847	43.6	699	22.4	172	41.9	1,718
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.1	1,142	40.9	656	15.6	120	46.8	1,918
Coldwater fishing	43.9	759	41.6	668	21.4	164	38.8	1,591
Motorboating	32.7	565	34.2	548	23.7	182	31.6	1,295
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.8	756	29.3	470	16.9	130	33.1	1,356
Visit a beach	35.7	617	24.4	391	17.6	135	27.9	1,143
Swimming in an outdoor pool	31.9	551	22.4	360	9.1	70	23.9	981
Warmwater fishing	26.9	465	24.4	392	14.7	113	23.7	970
Rafting	24.4	422	17.1	274	2.6	20	17.5	716
Waterskiing	17.3	299	9.8	157	0.5	4	11.2	460
Canoeing	24.0	414	16.5	264	1.6	12	16.8	690
Use personal watercraft	17.5	302	11.5	185	2.1	16	12.3	503
Anadromous fishing	11.6	200	11.2	180	4.3	33	10.1	413
Snorkeling	3.8	66	1.5	24	1.7	13	2.5	103
Kayaking	3.6	63	2.8	45	0.0	0	2.6	108
Rowing	3.8	66	7.9	127	3.7	28	5.4	221
Saltwater fishing	1.7	29	3.1	49	3.1	24	2.5	102
Sailing	3.2	55	0.0	0	1.7	13	1.7	68
Scuba diving	1.0	17	0.4	7	0.0	0	0.6	24
Surfing	1.6	27	0.5	8	0.5	4	1.0	39
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,728, age 35-54=1,604, age 55+=767. 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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HELENA 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)	67.8	1,171	39.2	628	18.4	141	47.3	1,940
Downhill skiing	17.5	302	11.4	183	2.1	16	12.2	501
Snowmobiling	44.0	760	19.3	310	1.4	11	26.4	1,081
Cross country skiing	11.6	200	15.6	250	5.1	39	11.9	489
Snowboarding	16.9	292	3.5	56	0.0	0	8.5	348

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,728, age 35-54=1,604, age 55+=767. 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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HELENA 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 #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	46.5	322	39.4	152	27.8	52	41.6	526
Day hiking	46.2	320	48.4	187	32.1	60	44.8	567
Primitive camping	29.2	202	26.4	102	16.6	31	26.5	335
Developed camping	33.4	231	34.7	134	20.9	39	31.9	404
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.7	192	28.8	111	22.5	42	27.3	345
Hunting (any type)	19.9	138	19.4	75	15.5	29	19.1	242
Drive off-road	25.4	176	20.2	78	12.8	24	22.0	278
Big game hunting	15.6	108	17.1	66	10.7	20	15.3	194
Mountain biking	34.2	237	24.4	94	7.5	14	27.3	345
Backpacking	28.8	199	21.8	84	9.1	17	23.7	300
Horseback riding on trails	13.9	96	6.2	24	4.8	9	10.2	129
Small game hunting	7.8	54	5.7	22	4.8	9	6.7	85
Migratory bird hunting	4.5	31	2.6	10	2.7	5	3.6	46

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

Helena NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=692, age 35-54=386, age 55+=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.