SALMON 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 71.1 67,234 55.9 56,570 36.5 33,181 54.8 156,985
Day hiking 58.9 55,694 58.4 59,109 36.7 33,414 51.7 148,217
Developed camping 51.2 48,355 47.6 48,135 31.0 28,204 43.5 124,694
Primitive camping 52.8 49,896 43.3 43,794 22.8 20,730 39.9 114,420
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 38.5 36,381 36.7 37,174 30.1 27,431 35.2 100,986
Drive off-road 43.7 41,331 33.6 34,004 17.9 16,253 31.9 91,588
Mountain biking 43.1 40,718 30.6 31,001 11.4 10,344 28.6 82,063
Big game hunting 32.5 30,712 25.4 25,658 15.5 14,140 24.6 70,510
Hunting (any type) 31.7 29,924 24.8 25,072 17.0 15,462 24.6 70,458
Backpacking 33.7 31,866 25.5 25,787 8.9 8,097 22.9 65,750
Small game hunting 20.6 19,425 12.4 12,502 9.9 9,031 14.3 40,958
Horseback riding on trails 19.4 18,311 15.1 15,322 7.1 6,428 14.0 40,061
Migratory bird hunting 10.7 10,142 5.1 5,169 4.8 4,324 6.8 19,635

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=94,510, age 35-54=101,166, age 55+=90,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 76.6 72,379 81.0 81,975 72.7 66,141 76.9 220,495
View/photograph other wildlife 70.0 66,180 72.3 73,193 58.1 52,900 67.1 192,273
Sightseeing 59.2 55,927 66.3 67,066 59.3 53,953 61.7 176,946
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.9 61,361 64.7 65,471 51.7 47,058 60.7 173,890
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 52.6 49,676 64.2 64,953 54.7 49,781 57.4 164,410
Visit historic sites 55.5 52,409 60.3 61,027 50.0 45,454 55.4 158,890
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 49.4 46,728 48.5 49,091 36.0 32,799 44.9 128,618
View/photograph birds 33.5 31,682 44.1 44,651 47.2 42,941 41.6 119,274
View/photograph fish 33.9 32,045 33.8 34,212 27.7 25,196 31.9 91,453
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 29.2 27,605 29.3 29,602 24.3 22,129 27.7 79,336

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=94,510, age 35-54=101,166, age 55+=90,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 83.3 78,718 87.3 88,325 83.7 76,133 84.8 243,176
Family gathering 81.1 76,656 81.4 82,334 74.3 67,590 79.0 226,580
Picnicking 63.8 60,304 72.1 72,920 66.3 60,304 67.5 193,528
Driving for pleasure 65.5 61,902 70.8 71,669 59.3 53,942 65.4 187,513
Bicycling (any type) 58.7 55,453 50.4 51,032 26.2 23,835 45.5 130,320
Horseback riding (any type) 23.4 22,103 18.5 18,694 9.0 8,158 17.1 48,955

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=94,510, age 35-54=101,166, age 55+=90,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 61.4 58,034 50.5 51,129 30.6 27,807 47.8 136,970
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 65.7 62,051 52.3 52,946 20.6 18,733 46.6 133,730
Freshwater fishing 51.5 48,692 48.1 48,656 33.4 30,359 44.5 127,707
Visit a beach 47.0 44,380 43.2 43,707 30.7 27,939 40.5 116,026
Coldwater fishing 44.3 41,900 43.0 43,486 29.0 26,358 39.0 111,744
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.0 39,678 38.4 38,852 22.9 20,855 34.7 99,385
Swimming in an outdoor pool 44.6 42,162 36.9 37,345 16.8 15,331 33.1 94,838
Motorboating 39.8 37,626 34.5 34,938 22.9 20,849 32.6 93,413
Warmwater fishing 28.7 27,079 19.5 19,756 14.7 13,363 21.0 60,198
Rafting 32.8 31,033 19.1 19,279 6.1 5,572 19.5 55,884
Waterskiing 24.1 22,793 12.9 13,060 2.6 2,369 13.3 38,222
Anadromous fishing 15.1 14,302 12.0 12,160 10.3 9,362 12.5 35,824
Canoeing 15.1 14,257 11.6 11,720 5.2 4,749 10.7 30,726
Use personal watercraft 18.8 17,760 8.9 8,957 2.2 1,987 10.0 28,704
Saltwater fishing 7.3 6,913 7.9 7,987 8.4 7,611 7.9 22,511
Snorkeling 8.8 8,364 7.8 7,844 4.1 3,764 7.0 19,972
Rowing 5.7 5,407 6.8 6,876 4.3 3,879 5.6 16,162
Kayaking 7.7 7,250 5.3 5,334 3.5 3,198 5.5 15,782
Sailing 3.6 3,418 4.5 4,564 3.5 3,143 3.9 11,125
Scuba diving 2.8 2,685 2.5 2,571 0.9 816 2.1 6,072
Surfing 2.5 2,403 1.0 1,060 0.4 406 1.3 3,869
Windsurfing 1.5 1,428 0.6 621 0.8 729 1.0 2,778

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=94,510, age 35-54=101,166, age 55+=90,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 62.9 59,404 43.9 44,449 16.4 14,959 41.4 118,812
Downhill skiing 25.2 23,829 18.0 18,212 6.4 5,823 16.7 47,864
Snowmobiling 25.0 23,661 13.1 13,245 3.2 2,925 13.9 39,831
Cross country skiing 8.2 7,793 14.3 14,474 8.3 7,508 10.4 29,775
Snowboarding 19.8 18,751 4.3 4,393 0.6 588 8.3 23,732

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=94,510, age 35-54=101,166, age 55+=90,994. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 48.7 1,234 36.8 529 23.8 120 42.1 1,883
Day hiking 60.0 1,521 58.8 844 40.1 202 57.4 2,567
Developed camping 37.4 948 33.9 487 26.4 133 35.0 1,568
Primitive camping 30.0 761 26.0 374 14.3 72 27.0 1,207
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 35.0 888 30.4 436 22.4 113 32.1 1,437
Drive off-road 39.5 1,000 35.2 506 18.3 92 35.7 1,598
Mountain biking 45.5 1,154 34.2 491 15.3 77 38.5 1,722
Big game hunting 16.2 411 14.6 209 9.1 46 14.9 666
Hunting (any type) 21.6 548 19.1 274 13.3 67 19.9 889
Backpacking 26.5 671 20.4 293 8.7 44 22.5 1,008
Small game hunting 13.2 335 8.8 127 7.5 38 11.2 500
Horseback riding on trails 11.0 280 9.8 141 5.4 27 10.0 448
Migratory bird hunting 6.7 169 3.5 50 2.8 14 5.2 233

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,534, age 35-54=1,436, age 55+=504. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 52.5 1,331 56.8 815 49.8 251 53.6 2,397
View/photograph other wildlife 39.5 1,002 40.7 585 32.7 165 39.2 1,752
Sightseeing 35.7 905 47.0 675 38.1 192 39.6 1,772
Visit nature centers, etc. 54.7 1,385 52.9 760 41.9 211 52.7 2,356
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 31.6 801 38.3 550 31.2 157 33.7 1,508
Visit historic sites 35.3 895 37.3 535 31.0 156 35.4 1,586
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 34.3 869 30.7 441 23.4 118 31.9 1,428
View/photograph birds 19.0 482 23.5 337 22.8 115 20.9 934
View/photograph fish 25.5 646 26.9 386 22.6 114 25.6 1,146
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 24.3 615 23.3 335 20.4 103 23.5 1,053

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,534, age 35-54=1,436, age 55+=504. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 64.4 1,631 70.8 1,017 68.1 343 66.9 2,991
Family gathering 79.7 2,019 76.3 1,095 68.7 346 77.3 3,460
Picnicking 51.2 1,297 57.2 822 53.4 269 53.4 2,388
Driving for pleasure 42.3 1,073 49.6 712 37.7 190 44.1 1,975
Bicycling (any type) 55.8 1,413 49.0 704 27.2 137 50.4 2,254
Horseback riding (any type) 14.4 366 11.4 164 7.9 40 12.7 570

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,534, age 35-54=1,436, age 55+=504. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 41.4 1,048 32.6 468 22.2 112 36.4 1,628
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 50.0 1,266 41.6 598 17.1 86 43.6 1,950
Freshwater fishing 43.4 1,101 42.1 604 31.3 158 41.6 1,863
Visit a beach 37.5 951 35.5 510 23.0 116 35.2 1,577
Coldwater fishing 33.9 859 33.5 481 25.0 126 32.8 1,466
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.3 692 23.1 332 12.1 61 24.3 1,085
Swimming in an outdoor pool 35.8 908 32.5 466 15.7 79 32.5 1,453
Motorboating 23.2 589 20.8 298 15.3 77 21.5 964
Warmwater fishing 27.9 708 18.4 264 17.5 88 23.7 1,060
Rafting 22.9 581 12.1 174 5.6 28 17.5 783
Waterskiing 17.6 447 10.8 155 2.0 10 13.7 612
Anadromous fishing 13.9 351 10.3 148 9.1 46 12.2 545
Canoeing 7.7 196 5.0 72 3.0 15 6.3 283
Use personal watercraft 18.3 464 9.3 134 1.4 7 13.5 605
Saltwater fishing 8.6 219 9.8 141 9.9 50 9.2 410
Snorkeling 5.2 131 5.4 77 2.4 12 4.9 220
Rowing 5.3 134 4.3 62 4.2 21 4.9 217
Kayaking 4.7 120 2.3 33 2.2 11 3.7 164
Sailing 2.1 53 3.4 49 2.6 13 2.6 115
Scuba diving 0.9 22 1.4 20 0.6 3 1.0 45
Surfing 2.5 63 1.0 15 0.4 2 1.8 80
Windsurfing 0.7 18 0.2 3 0.6 3 0.5 24

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,534, age 35-54=1,436, age 55+=504. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 43.9 1,113 31.5 452 15.5 78 36.7 1,643
Downhill skiing 15.3 388 10.6 152 5.2 26 12.7 566
Snowmobiling 13.1 331 8.2 118 2.4 12 10.3 461
Cross country skiing 2.7 69 5.0 72 4.2 21 3.6 162
Snowboarding 28.6 725 6.5 93 1.2 6 18.4 824

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,534, age 35-54=1,436, age 55+=504. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 41.7 926 34.9 485 21.5 117 36.8 1,528
Day hiking 48.8 1,084 51.7 718 29.1 158 47.2 1,960
Developed camping 38.2 849 36.7 510 21.7 118 35.6 1,477
Primitive camping 25.1 558 18.8 262 9.2 50 20.9 870
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 23.5 521 26.0 362 24.3 132 24.4 1,015
Drive off-road 30.5 678 21.1 293 10.9 59 24.8 1,030
Mountain biking 33.9 753 24.4 339 7.2 39 27.2 1,131
Big game hunting 6.9 153 4.2 59 1.8 10 5.3 222
Hunting (any type) 9.8 218 6.0 83 3.1 17 7.7 318
Backpacking 15.7 349 13.7 191 2.6 14 13.3 554
Small game hunting 4.1 90 1.7 24 0.7 4 2.8 118
Horseback riding on trails 13.8 306 11.7 162 3.3 18 11.7 486
Migratory bird hunting 1.6 35 0.4 5 0.2 1 1.0 41

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,221, age 35-54=1,390, age 55+=543. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 52.2 1,159 56.8 790 51.4 279 53.6 2,228
View/photograph other wildlife 36.7 815 40.8 567 33.5 182 37.7 1,564
Sightseeing 42.2 938 43.9 610 42.5 231 42.8 1,779
Visit nature centers, etc. 55.2 1,227 60.4 839 47.9 260 56.0 2,326
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 35.2 781 43.6 606 37.8 205 38.3 1,592
Visit historic sites 33.5 745 38.3 533 31.3 170 34.9 1,448
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 27.1 602 30.4 422 21.4 116 27.4 1,140
View/photograph birds 17.0 377 26.4 367 28.7 156 21.7 900
View/photograph fish 19.0 422 21.1 293 17.5 95 19.5 810
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 18.4 408 19.9 277 16.0 87 18.6 772

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,221, age 35-54=1,390, age 55+=543. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 77.2 1,715 79.0 1,098 74.8 406 77.5 3,219
Family gathering 81.9 1,818 84.7 1,177 76.6 416 82.1 3,411
Picnicking 59.1 1,312 66.4 923 60.4 328 61.7 2,563
Driving for pleasure 46.0 1,022 48.1 669 42.9 233 46.3 1,924
Bicycling (any type) 50.2 1,114 43.9 610 21.0 114 44.2 1,838
Horseback riding (any type) 17.7 394 15.8 219 4.2 23 15.3 636

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,221, age 35-54=1,390, age 55+=543. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 35.7 793 32.6 453 16.0 87 32.1 1,333
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 51.2 1,138 44.6 620 13.3 72 44.1 1,830
Freshwater fishing 25.9 576 24.6 342 15.8 86 24.2 1,004
Visit a beach 37.6 836 38.4 534 26.5 144 36.4 1,514
Coldwater fishing 18.3 407 18.4 256 10.5 57 17.3 720
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.7 527 28.0 389 17.1 93 24.3 1,009
Swimming in an outdoor pool 42.9 952 37.5 521 15.3 83 37.5 1,556
Motorboating 20.5 456 19.4 269 10.7 58 18.8 783
Warmwater fishing 15.1 335 14.1 196 8.7 47 13.9 578
Rafting 15.2 337 11.5 160 2.0 11 12.2 508
Waterskiing 13.9 309 6.4 89 0.7 4 9.7 402
Anadromous fishing 6.2 138 5.1 71 3.5 19 5.5 228
Canoeing 3.7 82 5.0 69 1.1 6 3.8 157
Use personal watercraft 15.6 346 9.3 129 2.2 12 11.7 487
Saltwater fishing 6.9 153 4.9 68 5.0 27 6.0 248
Snorkeling 3.7 83 3.5 49 1.1 6 3.3 138
Rowing 3.4 76 5.4 75 1.7 9 3.9 160
Kayaking 1.8 40 1.8 25 0.4 2 1.6 67
Sailing 2.5 55 2.5 35 0.9 5 2.3 95
Scuba diving 0.6 13 0.8 11 0.0 0 0.6 24
Surfing 1.4 32 0.5 7 0.2 1 1.0 40
Windsurfing 0.9 20 0.3 4 0.2 1 0.6 25

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,221, age 35-54=1,390, age 55+=543. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 37.3 828 28.4 395 7.2 39 30.4 1,262
Downhill skiing 10.7 237 8.5 118 0.9 5 8.7 360
Snowmobiling 7.8 173 3.8 53 0.0 0 5.4 226
Cross country skiing 2.4 54 5.2 72 1.1 6 3.2 132
Snowboarding 10.9 243 4.7 65 0.0 0 7.4 308

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,221, age 35-54=1,390, age 55+=543. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 77.9 34,575 60.0 28,451 39.5 16,693 59.4 79,719
Day hiking 64.6 28,680 64.5 30,558 42.8 18,088 57.7 77,326
Developed camping 51.3 22,792 47.3 22,433 34.6 14,648 44.6 59,873
Primitive camping 60.2 26,709 51.4 24,380 29.5 12,472 47.4 63,561
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 44.1 19,562 40.9 19,395 29.4 12,420 38.3 51,377
Drive off-road 51.7 22,938 42.1 19,954 22.9 9,669 39.2 52,561
Mountain biking 49.9 22,152 36.1 17,133 15.9 6,710 34.3 45,995
Big game hunting 46.3 20,571 40.1 19,007 26.9 11,371 38.0 50,949
Hunting (any type) 44.2 19,600 39.1 18,516 29.0 12,286 37.6 50,402
Backpacking 42.0 18,656 32.1 15,194 14.2 6,009 29.7 39,859
Small game hunting 32.8 14,544 21.3 10,119 18.3 7,726 24.2 32,389
Horseback riding on trails 20.4 9,055 14.0 6,659 8.5 3,590 14.4 19,304
Migratory bird hunting 17.4 7,709 9.2 4,358 8.9 3,768 11.8 15,835

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,391, age 35-54=47,403, age 55+=42,309. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 34,697 82.5 39,089 70.8 29,960 77.4 103,746
View/photograph other wildlife 74.3 32,970 73.5 34,821 57.7 24,406 68.8 92,197
Sightseeing 57.1 25,348 69.2 32,781 57.1 24,161 61.4 82,290
Visit nature centers, etc. 65.0 28,850 61.2 29,027 48.4 20,480 58.4 78,357
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 50.1 22,256 60.8 28,810 49.0 20,715 53.5 71,781
Visit historic sites 58.6 26,001 61.4 29,119 50.1 21,193 56.9 76,313
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 54.3 24,121 49.1 23,267 37.4 15,842 47.2 63,230
View/photograph birds 36.1 16,011 42.0 19,912 41.2 17,433 39.8 53,356
View/photograph fish 39.8 17,682 37.7 17,882 31.1 13,166 36.3 48,730
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 34.1 15,155 31.7 15,018 26.4 11,168 30.8 41,341

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,391, age 35-54=47,403, age 55+=42,309. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 77.8 34,546 82.8 39,254 79.1 33,485 80.0 107,285
Family gathering 80.3 35,662 79.0 37,436 69.6 29,429 76.5 102,527
Picnicking 60.3 26,749 67.8 32,136 61.6 26,066 63.3 84,951
Driving for pleasure 65.1 28,904 72.8 34,494 56.1 23,715 65.0 87,113
Bicycling (any type) 62.8 27,894 53.5 25,356 29.1 12,329 48.9 65,579
Horseback riding (any type) 23.5 10,410 15.9 7,524 11.7 4,931 17.1 22,865

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,391, age 35-54=47,403, age 55+=42,309. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 70.2 31,178 52.2 24,725 36.6 15,488 53.2 71,391
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.8 29,638 52.4 24,822 23.9 10,116 48.2 64,576
Freshwater fishing 66.1 29,357 61.3 29,042 45.8 19,357 58.0 77,756
Visit a beach 46.7 20,729 42.8 20,267 28.9 12,236 39.7 53,232
Coldwater fishing 59.6 26,467 56.2 26,655 42.0 17,769 52.9 70,891
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 44.8 19,888 36.6 17,351 19.7 8,346 34.0 45,585
Swimming in an outdoor pool 41.7 18,491 34.5 16,357 17.1 7,253 31.4 42,101
Motorboating 47.3 20,992 35.9 17,019 27.1 11,464 36.9 49,475
Warmwater fishing 39.3 17,437 22.2 10,510 20.0 8,457 27.1 36,404
Rafting 41.6 18,472 20.6 9,758 8.5 3,597 23.7 31,827
Waterskiing 29.2 12,982 15.7 7,420 4.2 1,793 16.6 22,195
Anadromous fishing 21.7 9,639 15.8 7,486 15.0 6,354 17.5 23,479
Canoeing 18.8 8,356 12.3 5,840 7.5 3,169 12.9 17,365
Use personal watercraft 21.3 9,435 8.7 4,108 2.1 905 10.8 14,448
Saltwater fishing 8.7 3,880 10.3 4,866 12.1 5,104 10.3 13,850
Snorkeling 11.3 5,007 9.9 4,676 5.0 2,127 8.8 11,810
Rowing 6.8 3,019 6.0 2,862 5.2 2,202 6.0 8,083
Kayaking 10.0 4,461 6.0 2,825 6.0 2,530 7.3 9,816
Sailing 3.5 1,554 5.5 2,607 4.5 1,891 4.5 6,052
Scuba diving 4.0 1,794 3.5 1,643 1.9 798 3.2 4,235
Surfing 3.0 1,339 1.4 664 0.6 241 1.7 2,244
Windsurfing 2.1 915 0.8 366 1.3 540 1.4 1,821

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,391, age 35-54=47,403, age 55+=42,309. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 70.1 31,119 49.0 23,217 22.6 9,544 47.6 63,880
Downhill skiing 31.3 13,894 21.8 10,339 11.0 4,675 21.6 28,908
Snowmobiling 32.6 14,460 17.9 8,500 5.9 2,510 19.0 25,470
Cross country skiing 9.0 3,975 14.4 6,835 12.4 5,259 12.0 16,069
Snowboarding 26.4 11,721 5.3 2,495 1.3 534 11.0 14,750

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=44,391, age 35-54=47,403, age 55+=42,309. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 67.4 27,795 53.2 25,540 34.1 15,717 51.0 69,052
Day hiking 54.3 22,416 53.3 25,565 31.5 14,511 46.2 62,492
Developed camping 53.3 21,969 49.0 23,511 28.0 12,918 43.1 58,398
Primitive camping 48.2 19,875 36.6 17,564 16.9 7,812 33.4 45,251
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 34.4 14,206 33.7 16,164 31.3 14,423 33.1 44,793
Drive off-road 36.5 15,042 25.7 12,323 13.4 6,180 24.8 33,545
Mountain biking 36.3 14,960 25.3 12,156 7.3 3,355 22.5 30,471
Big game hunting 19.3 7,946 11.2 5,383 5.2 2,384 11.6 15,713
Hunting (any type) 19.5 8,053 11.1 5,320 6.0 2,785 11.9 16,158
Backpacking 26.4 10,870 19.6 9,397 4.1 1,906 16.4 22,173
Small game hunting 8.4 3,452 3.7 1,791 2.3 1,076 4.7 6,319
Horseback riding on trails 19.7 8,116 16.8 8,058 5.9 2,732 14.0 18,906
Migratory bird hunting 3.5 1,463 1.0 483 0.9 413 1.7 2,359

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=41,251, age 35-54=47,999, age 55+=46,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 78.6 32,435 81.7 39,209 75.2 34,687 78.5 106,331
View/photograph other wildlife 70.3 28,998 73.8 35,406 59.4 27,399 67.8 91,803
Sightseeing 64.2 26,481 65.0 31,219 61.9 28,551 63.7 86,251
Visit nature centers, etc. 66.7 27,494 69.1 33,151 55.1 25,418 63.6 86,063
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 58.3 24,033 69.5 33,382 60.7 27,999 63.1 85,414
Visit historic sites 55.4 22,848 61.1 29,350 50.5 23,302 55.8 75,500
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 46.7 19,250 49.1 23,577 35.1 16,189 43.6 59,016
View/photograph birds 33.0 13,631 47.7 22,888 53.3 24,595 45.1 61,114
View/photograph fish 28.8 11,861 30.5 14,632 24.7 11,391 28.0 37,884
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 24.9 10,269 27.4 13,153 22.6 10,417 25.0 33,839

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=41,251, age 35-54=47,999, age 55+=46,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 90.8 37,469 92.6 44,470 88.2 40,685 90.6 122,624
Family gathering 81.9 33,788 83.8 40,213 78.6 36,249 81.4 110,250
Picnicking 69.1 28,516 77.3 37,083 70.9 32,703 72.6 98,302
Driving for pleasure 69.3 28,576 70.8 33,986 62.9 29,026 67.7 91,588
Bicycling (any type) 55.0 22,693 47.7 22,898 23.6 10,873 41.7 56,464
Horseback riding (any type) 24.9 10,259 21.7 10,410 6.7 3,085 17.5 23,754

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=41,251, age 35-54=47,999, age 55+=46,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 55.5 22,885 50.5 24,222 25.4 11,735 43.5 58,842
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.3 27,338 52.9 25,412 17.7 8,156 45.0 60,906
Freshwater fishing 38.5 15,873 36.3 17,437 22.4 10,315 32.2 43,625
Visit a beach 48.1 19,846 44.0 21,141 32.5 14,980 41.3 55,967
Coldwater fishing 30.8 12,710 31.3 15,030 17.4 8,032 26.4 35,772
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 41.5 17,113 41.3 19,835 26.2 12,070 36.2 49,018
Swimming in an outdoor pool 49.1 20,270 39.9 19,149 16.7 7,715 34.8 47,134
Motorboating 34.6 14,286 34.4 16,504 19.4 8,971 29.4 39,761
Warmwater fishing 18.0 7,410 17.1 8,205 9.9 4,556 14.9 20,171
Rafting 25.9 10,679 18.3 8,789 4.1 1,875 15.8 21,343
Waterskiing 20.3 8,382 10.7 5,129 1.2 540 10.4 14,051
Anadromous fishing 8.1 3,326 8.2 3,913 5.9 2,707 7.3 9,946
Canoeing 11.9 4,891 11.1 5,342 3.2 1,463 8.6 11,696
Use personal watercraft 16.4 6,746 9.0 4,340 2.2 1,036 9.0 12,122
Saltwater fishing 5.2 2,157 5.2 2,496 4.8 2,206 5.1 6,859
Snorkeling 6.8 2,810 5.9 2,845 3.4 1,573 5.3 7,228
Rowing 4.8 1,968 7.7 3,689 3.4 1,591 5.4 7,248
Kayaking 5.7 2,344 4.8 2,318 1.3 613 3.9 5,275
Sailing 4.0 1,634 3.7 1,764 2.6 1,192 3.4 4,590
Scuba diving 1.7 705 1.7 828 0.0 0 1.1 1,533
Surfing 1.8 752 0.7 329 0.3 153 0.9 1,234
Windsurfing 1.1 434 0.5 238 0.4 181 0.6 853

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=41,251, age 35-54=47,999, age 55+=46,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 58.0 23,907 40.0 19,189 11.0 5,072 35.6 48,168
Downhill skiing 20.8 8,567 15.1 7,247 2.3 1,058 12.5 16,872
Snowmobiling 17.7 7,299 8.5 4,062 0.7 337 8.6 11,698
Cross country skiing 8.4 3,458 15.0 7,200 4.6 2,132 9.4 12,790
Snowboarding 12.4 5,133 3.4 1,615 0.1 42 5.0 6,790

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=41,251, age 35-54=47,999, age 55+=46,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 38.5 102 31.0 40 17.8 8 34.2 150
Day hiking 27.5 73 28.7 37 15.6 7 26.7 117
Developed camping 29.8 79 29.5 38 13.3 6 28.0 123
Primitive camping 19.6 52 14.7 19 8.9 4 17.1 75
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.5 65 20.9 27 13.3 6 22.3 98
Drive off-road 29.4 78 21.7 28 8.9 4 25.1 110
Mountain biking 32.8 87 24.0 31 6.7 3 27.6 121
Big game hunting 9.1 24 7.8 10 4.4 2 8.2 36
Hunting (any type) 8.3 22 7.0 9 4.4 2 7.5 33
Backpacking 15.5 41 12.4 16 2.2 1 13.2 58
Small game hunting 6.8 18 3.9 5 2.2 1 5.5 24
Horseback riding on trails 10.9 29 6.2 8 2.2 1 8.7 38
Migratory bird hunting 2.3 6 0.8 1 0.0 0 1.6 7

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=265, age 35-54=129, age 55+=45. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 54.0 143 56.6 73 53.3 24 54.7 240
View/photograph other wildlife 40.0 106 38.8 50 28.9 13 38.5 169
Sightseeing 45.7 121 55.8 72 42.2 19 48.3 212
Visit nature centers, etc. 46.0 122 43.4 56 31.1 14 43.7 192
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 30.2 80 35.7 46 26.7 12 31.4 138
Visit historic sites 41.5 110 44.2 57 33.3 15 41.5 182
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.5 65 20.9 27 11.1 5 22.1 97
View/photograph birds 18.9 50 19.4 25 15.6 7 18.7 82
View/photograph fish 26.4 70 25.6 33 15.6 7 25.1 110
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.0 69 22.5 29 15.6 7 23.9 105

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=265, age 35-54=129, age 55+=45. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 77.0 204 82.9 107 82.2 37 79.3 348
Family gathering 80.0 212 78.3 101 68.9 31 78.4 344
Picnicking 50.6 134 58.9 76 55.6 25 53.5 235
Driving for pleasure 44.9 119 49.6 64 35.6 16 45.3 199
Bicycling (any type) 55.8 148 48.1 62 26.7 12 50.6 222
Horseback riding (any type) 10.9 29 6.2 8 2.2 1 8.7 38

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=265, age 35-54=129, age 55+=45. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 30.2 80 20.2 26 11.1 5 25.3 111
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 34.3 91 26.4 34 11.1 5 29.6 130
Freshwater fishing 38.1 101 33.3 43 26.7 12 35.5 156
Visit a beach 45.3 120 40.3 52 24.4 11 41.7 183
Coldwater fishing 24.5 65 23.3 30 13.3 6 23.0 101
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 26.8 71 19.4 25 6.7 3 22.6 99
Swimming in an outdoor pool 38.5 102 29.5 38 11.1 5 33.0 145
Motorboating 15.8 42 11.6 15 6.7 3 13.7 60
Warmwater fishing 41.1 109 20.2 26 17.8 8 32.6 143
Rafting 10.9 29 3.9 5 0.0 0 7.7 34
Waterskiing 13.2 35 5.4 7 2.2 1 9.8 43
Anadromous fishing 12.8 34 8.5 11 2.2 1 10.5 46
Canoeing 2.3 6 1.6 2 0.0 0 1.8 8
Use personal watercraft 20.0 53 7.0 9 2.2 1 14.4 63
Saltwater fishing 9.1 24 9.3 12 8.9 4 9.1 40
Snorkeling 4.2 11 3.1 4 0.0 0 3.4 15
Rowing 2.3 6 2.3 3 0.0 0 2.1 9
Kayaking 1.1 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.7 3
Sailing 1.9 5 1.6 2 0.0 0 1.6 7
Scuba diving 3.8 10 2.3 3 0.0 0 3.0 13
Surfing 0.8 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 2
Windsurfing 0.4 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=265, age 35-54=129, age 55+=45. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 35.1 93 21.7 28 6.7 3 28.2 124
Downhill skiing 11.7 31 8.5 11 2.2 1 9.8 43
Snowmobiling 18.1 48 7.8 10 0.0 0 13.2 58
Cross country skiing 1.1 3 1.6 2 0.0 0 1.1 5
Snowboarding 16.6 44 2.3 3 0.0 0 10.7 47

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=265, age 35-54=129, age 55+=45. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 30.3 46 25.6 20 15.6 5 27.1 71
Day hiking 23.0 35 21.8 17 6.3 2 20.6 54
Developed camping 30.3 46 28.2 22 9.4 3 27.1 71
Primitive camping 15.8 24 10.3 8 0.0 0 12.2 32
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 18.4 28 17.9 14 12.5 4 17.6 46
Drive off-road 18.4 28 12.8 10 3.1 1 14.9 39
Mountain biking 24.3 37 16.7 13 0.0 0 19.1 50
Big game hunting 3.3 5 1.3 1 0.0 0 2.3 6
Hunting (any type) 2.6 4 1.3 1 0.0 0 1.9 5
Backpacking 8.6 13 5.1 4 0.0 0 6.5 17
Small game hunting 1.3 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.8 2
Horseback riding on trails 9.2 14 5.1 4 0.0 0 6.9 18
Migratory bird hunting 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.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=152, age 35-54=78, age 55+=32. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 52.6 80 57.7 45 56.3 18 54.6 143
View/photograph other wildlife 34.9 53 38.5 30 31.3 10 35.5 93
Sightseeing 50.0 76 53.8 42 43.8 14 50.4 132
Visit nature centers, etc. 46.7 71 47.4 37 37.5 12 45.8 120
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.6 51 39.7 31 34.4 11 35.5 93
Visit historic sites 35.5 54 41.0 32 31.3 10 36.6 96
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 20.4 31 20.5 16 9.4 3 19.1 50
View/photograph birds 16.4 25 26.9 21 31.3 10 21.4 56
View/photograph fish 18.4 28 21.8 17 9.4 3 18.3 48
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 19.7 30 19.2 15 18.8 6 19.5 51

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=152, age 35-54=78, age 55+=32. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 91.4 139 92.3 72 90.6 29 91.6 240
Family gathering 82.2 125 83.3 65 78.1 25 82.1 215
Picnicking 61.2 93 65.4 51 65.6 21 63.0 165
Driving for pleasure 44.7 68 51.3 40 37.5 12 45.8 120
Bicycling (any type) 47.4 72 43.6 34 18.8 6 42.7 112
Horseback riding (any type) 10.5 16 9.0 7 0.0 0 8.8 23

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=152, age 35-54=78, age 55+=32. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 23.0 35 20.5 16 6.3 2 20.2 53
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 31.6 48 26.9 21 6.3 2 27.1 71
Freshwater fishing 20.4 31 19.2 15 6.3 2 18.3 48
Visit a beach 45.4 69 43.6 34 28.1 9 42.7 112
Coldwater fishing 11.8 18 11.5 9 3.1 1 10.7 28
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.7 36 24.4 19 6.3 2 21.8 57
Swimming in an outdoor pool 42.8 65 34.6 27 9.4 3 36.3 95
Motorboating 9.9 15 9.0 7 0.0 0 8.4 22
Warmwater fishing 16.4 25 16.7 13 3.1 1 14.9 39
Rafting 6.6 10 3.8 3 0.0 0 5.0 13
Waterskiing 7.2 11 3.8 3 0.0 0 5.3 14
Anadromous fishing 3.9 6 3.8 3 0.0 0 3.4 9
Canoeing 1.3 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.8 2
Use personal watercraft 13.2 20 6.4 5 0.0 0 9.5 25
Saltwater fishing 3.9 6 3.8 3 0.0 0 3.4 9
Snorkeling 2.6 4 2.6 2 0.0 0 2.3 6
Rowing 2.0 3 3.8 3 0.0 0 2.3 6
Kayaking 0.7 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.4 1
Sailing 1.3 2 2.6 2 0.0 0 1.5 4
Scuba diving 1.3 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.8 2
Surfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=152, age 35-54=78, age 55+=32. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 26.3 40 17.9 14 0 0 20.6 54
Downhill skiing 6.6 10 3.8 3 0 0 5.0 13
Snowmobiling 7.9 12 2.6 2 0 0 5.3 14
Cross country skiing 1.3 2 1.3 1 0 0 1.1 3
Snowboarding 7.2 11 0.0 0 0 0 4.2 11

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=152, age 35-54=78, age 55+=32. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 91.3 1,078 70.2 627 45.3 202 75.7 1,907
Day hiking 60.6 716 60.7 542 39.5 176 56.9 1,434
Developed camping 48.5 573 44.1 394 32.1 143 44.0 1,110
Primitive camping 76.0 898 64.2 573 37.0 165 64.9 1,636
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 36.2 427 33.8 302 23.3 104 33.1 833
Drive off-road 66.0 780 50.6 452 27.1 121 53.7 1,353
Mountain biking 59.6 704 42.9 383 19.7 88 46.6 1,175
Big game hunting 87.9 1,038 80.0 714 57.6 257 79.7 2,009
Hunting (any type) 81.1 958 68.5 612 51.6 230 71.4 1,800
Backpacking 50.6 598 38.5 344 17.5 78 40.5 1,020
Small game hunting 65.0 768 40.0 357 35.0 156 50.8 1,281
Horseback riding on trails 17.9 211 12.0 107 5.8 26 13.7 344
Migratory bird hunting 52.0 614 26.8 239 24.9 111 38.3 964

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,181, age 35-54=893, age 55+=446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 71.5 845 75.1 671 63.9 285 71.5 1,801
View/photograph other wildlife 77.1 911 75.1 671 59.0 263 73.2 1,845
Sightseeing 55.8 659 66.1 590 54.9 245 59.3 1,494
Visit nature centers, etc. 58.3 688 55.0 491 43.0 192 54.4 1,371
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 47.6 562 58.2 520 46.6 208 51.2 1,290
Visit historic sites 51.1 603 53.6 479 43.9 196 50.7 1,278
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 68.3 807 61.9 553 47.1 210 62.3 1,570
View/photograph birds 37.8 447 43.4 388 43.3 193 40.8 1,028
View/photograph fish 47.5 561 43.2 386 36.3 162 44.0 1,109
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 36.5 431 33.7 301 27.1 121 33.8 853

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,181, age 35-54=893, age 55+=446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 74.3 877 78.7 703 74.9 334 76.0 1,914
Family gathering 82.3 972 80.7 721 71.5 319 79.8 2,012
Picnicking 57.1 674 63.8 570 58.5 261 59.7 1,505
Driving for pleasure 62.7 740 69.5 621 54.0 241 63.6 1,602
Bicycling (any type) 67.0 791 57.3 512 30.9 138 57.2 1,441
Horseback riding (any type) 21.3 252 13.7 122 9.2 41 16.5 415

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,181, age 35-54=893, age 55+=446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 65.8 777 48.9 437 34.5 154 54.3 1,368
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 67.1 793 51.6 461 24.0 107 54.0 1,361
Freshwater fishing 78.3 925 70.8 632 54.0 241 71.3 1,798
Visit a beach 41.2 487 38.1 340 26.0 116 37.4 943
Coldwater fishing 71.6 846 65.8 588 51.1 228 66.0 1,662
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.8 506 34.5 308 18.2 81 35.5 895
Swimming in an outdoor pool 29.0 342 23.7 212 11.9 53 24.1 607
Motorboating 51.1 604 38.3 342 28.5 127 42.6 1,073
Warmwater fishing 55.6 657 29.3 262 26.5 118 41.2 1,037
Rafting 39.3 464 18.8 168 7.2 32 26.3 664
Waterskiing 25.3 299 13.2 118 3.4 15 17.1 432
Anadromous fishing 47.3 559 35.9 321 34.3 153 41.0 1,033
Canoeing 27.2 321 16.9 151 11.7 52 20.8 524
Use personal watercraft 23.6 279 9.5 85 2.0 9 14.8 373
Saltwater fishing 15.0 177 18.6 166 21.7 97 17.5 440
Snorkeling 6.9 81 6.0 54 3.1 14 5.9 149
Rowing 7.1 84 6.4 57 5.6 25 6.6 166
Kayaking 6.7 79 3.9 35 4.0 18 5.2 132
Sailing 3.6 43 5.6 50 4.3 19 4.4 112
Scuba diving 4.6 54 3.0 27 2.0 9 3.6 90
Surfing 3.2 38 1.1 10 0.2 1 1.9 49
Windsurfing 1.0 12 0.4 4 0.2 1 0.7 17

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,181, age 35-54=893, age 55+=446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 78.1 922 52.7 471 25.1 112 59.7 1,505
Downhill skiing 23.5 277 15.8 141 7.8 35 18.0 453
Snowmobiling 71.6 846 35.5 317 12.3 55 48.3 1,218
Cross country skiing 8.6 101 12.8 114 12.1 54 10.7 269
Snowboarding 28.6 338 5.6 50 0.9 4 15.6 392

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,181, age 35-54=893, age 55+=446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 78.1 847 60.0 578 40.4 220 63.5 1,645
Day hiking 51.4 558 48.7 469 28.7 156 45.6 1,183
Developed camping 50.0 542 45.0 433 25.4 138 42.9 1,113
Primitive camping 59.8 649 45.0 433 20.4 111 46.0 1,193
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 29.2 317 27.5 265 25.9 141 27.9 723
Drive off-road 43.6 473 30.4 293 16.2 88 32.9 854
Mountain biking 42.5 461 29.1 280 7.9 43 30.2 784
Big game hunting 39.4 427 22.2 214 9.6 52 26.7 693
Hunting (any type) 33.4 362 18.9 182 9.6 52 23.0 596
Backpacking 32.3 350 21.8 210 4.6 25 22.6 585
Small game hunting 14.7 160 6.3 61 4.2 23 9.4 244
Horseback riding on trails 16.6 180 13.3 128 4.4 24 12.8 332
Migratory bird hunting 10.2 111 2.6 25 2.6 14 5.8 150

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,085, age 35-54=963, age 55+=544. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 71.6 777 73.5 708 68.6 373 71.7 1,858
View/photograph other wildlife 72.7 789 75.4 726 60.3 328 71.1 1,843
Sightseeing 61.2 664 61.5 592 58.8 320 60.8 1,576
Visit nature centers, etc. 59.5 646 60.5 583 48.9 266 57.7 1,495
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 55.9 607 66.0 636 58.5 318 60.2 1,561
Visit historic sites 47.9 520 52.5 506 43.8 238 48.8 1,264
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 59.9 650 61.3 590 44.5 242 57.2 1,482
View/photograph birds 34.5 374 50.2 483 56.6 308 44.9 1,165
View/photograph fish 33.4 362 35.4 341 28.9 157 33.2 860
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.5 288 28.0 270 24.4 133 26.7 691

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,085, age 35-54=963, age 55+=544. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 86.3 936 87.5 843 83.1 452 86.1 2,231
Family gathering 83.1 902 84.3 812 80.9 440 83.1 2,154
Picnicking 64.9 704 71.9 692 66.5 362 67.8 1,758
Driving for pleasure 66.2 718 66.4 639 59.9 326 64.9 1,683
Bicycling (any type) 57.6 625 50.3 484 24.4 133 47.9 1,242
Horseback riding (any type) 21.9 238 17.9 172 5.0 27 16.9 437

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,085, age 35-54=963, age 55+=544. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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
#
Boating (any type) 50.9 552 45.7 440 22.6 123 43.0 1,115
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 65.8 714 51.1 492 17.5 95 50.2 1,301
Freshwater fishing 44.1 479 41.6 401 25.7 140 39.4 1,020
Visit a beach 42.6 462 37.4 360 28.7 156 37.7 978
Coldwater fishing 35.4 384 36.3 350 20.4 111 32.6 845
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 39.5 429 38.1 367 24.3 132 35.8 928
Swimming in an outdoor pool 34.1 370 27.1 261 11.8 64 26.8 695
Motorboating 35.6 386 35.9 346 19.5 106 32.3 838
Warmwater fishing 23.9 259 23.1 222 12.9 70 21.3 551
Rafting 24.3 264 16.2 156 3.7 20 17.0 440
Waterskiing 16.7 181 9.7 93 0.7 4 10.7 278
Anadromous fishing 16.0 174 17.4 168 12.3 67 15.8 409
Canoeing 16.9 183 15.1 145 4.0 22 13.5 350
Use personal watercraft 18.0 195 9.3 90 2.0 11 11.4 296
Saltwater fishing 7.9 86 8.8 85 7.5 41 8.2 212
Snorkeling 4.1 45 3.5 34 1.5 8 3.4 87
Rowing 5.3 58 8.4 81 3.5 19 6.1 158
Kayaking 4.1 45 3.5 34 0.7 4 3.2 83
Sailing 3.8 41 3.8 37 2.8 15 3.6 93
Scuba diving 1.5 16 1.2 12 0.0 0 1.1 28
Surfing 1.9 21 0.4 4 0.4 2 1.0 27
Windsurfing 0.3 3 0.1 1 0.0 0 0.2 4

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,085, age 35-54=963, age 55+=544. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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) 63.4 688 41.5 400 11.2 61 44.3 1,149
Downhill skiing 14.6 158 9.9 95 1.1 6 10.0 259
Snowmobiling 35.8 388 16.1 155 1.5 8 21.3 551
Cross country skiing 7.8 85 13.7 132 4.6 25 9.3 242
Snowboarding 13.5 146 2.9 28 0.2 1 6.8 175

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,085, age 35-54=963, age 55+=544. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SALMON 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 48.3 321 37.1 141 23.1 42 41.1 504
Day hiking 46.2 307 45.8 174 29.7 54 43.6 535
Developed camping 38.4 255 34.7 132 24.2 44 35.2 431
Primitive camping 29.8 198 24.7 94 13.7 25 25.9 317
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.6 190 26.8 102 18.7 34 26.6 326
Drive off-road 27.7 184 21.1 80 11.5 21 23.2 285
Mountain biking 34.0 226 24.5 93 10.4 19 27.6 338
Big game hunting 14.6 97 12.1 46 8.8 16 13.0 159
Hunting (any type) 16.9 112 14.7 56 10.4 19 15.3 187
Backpacking 27.7 184 21.1 80 8.2 15 22.8 279
Small game hunting 6.9 46 4.2 16 3.8 7 5.6 69
Horseback riding on trails 8.7 58 5.8 22 2.7 5 6.9 85
Migratory bird hunting 4.4 29 2.1 8 1.6 3 3.3 40

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=664, age 35-54=380, age 55+=182. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 63.3 420 66.6 253 57.7 105 63.5 778
View/photograph other wildlife 38.6 256 38.2 145 29.1 53 37.0 454
Sightseeing 49.1 326 57.9 220 46.2 84 51.4 630
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.1 399 57.6 219 42.3 77 56.7 695
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 32.7 217 39.2 149 30.2 55 34.3 421
Visit historic sites 45.6 303 47.9 182 39.6 72 45.4 557
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 25.2 167 22.1 84 17.6 32 23.1 283
View/photograph birds 21.1 140 24.2 92 23.1 42 22.3 274
View/photograph fish 34.5 229 30.8 117 25.8 47 32.1 393
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.6 183 25.8 98 20.9 38 26.0 319

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=664, age 35-54=380, age 55+=182. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 77.4 514 81.8 311 76.4 139 78.6 964
Family gathering 81.0 538 79.5 302 70.3 128 79.0 968
Picnicking 53.3 354 60.8 231 56.6 103 56.1 688
Driving for pleasure 46.7 310 52.1 198 38.5 70 47.1 578
Bicycling (any type) 53.3 354 45.0 171 24.2 44 46.4 569
Horseback riding (any type) 9.3 62 6.6 25 2.7 5 7.5 92

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=664, age 35-54=380, age 55+=182. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 55.0 365 40.0 152 28.0 51 46.3 568
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 72.9 484 55.0 209 24.7 45 60.2 738
Freshwater fishing 22.7 151 20.5 78 15.4 28 21.0 257
Visit a beach 61.3 407 54.2 206 34.1 62 55.1 675
Coldwater fishing 14.0 93 13.2 50 10.4 19 13.2 162
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 30.4 202 24.2 92 11.5 21 25.7 315
Swimming in an outdoor pool 43.1 286 32.9 125 17.6 32 36.1 443
Motorboating 21.8 145 16.3 62 11.0 20 18.5 227
Warmwater fishing 14.0 93 7.6 29 6.0 11 10.8 133
Rafting 17.2 114 8.2 31 3.3 6 12.3 151
Waterskiing 12.7 84 6.3 24 1.1 2 9.0 110
Anadromous fishing 8.6 57 6.3 24 5.5 10 7.4 91
Canoeing 18.8 125 12.4 47 7.7 14 15.2 186
Use personal watercraft 17.9 119 6.8 26 1.1 2 12.0 147
Saltwater fishing 20.9 139 24.5 93 28.6 52 23.2 284
Snorkeling 16.7 111 15.5 59 6.6 12 14.8 182
Rowing 4.8 32 4.2 16 3.3 6 4.4 54
Kayaking 13.1 87 8.2 31 8.8 16 10.9 134
Sailing 2.4 16 2.6 10 2.2 4 2.4 30
Scuba diving 7.7 51 4.5 17 3.3 6 6.0 74
Surfing 14.2 94 5.5 21 1.6 3 9.6 118
Windsurfing 2.4 16 1.1 4 1.6 3 1.9 23

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=664, age 35-54=380, age 55+=182. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 54.4 361 35.8 136 17.6 32 43.1 529
Downhill skiing 24.1 160 15.3 58 7.7 14 18.9 232
Snowmobiling 10.2 68 5.0 19 1.6 3 7.3 90
Cross country skiing 3.3 22 5.0 19 3.8 7 3.9 48
Snowboarding 38.1 253 6.8 26 0.5 1 22.8 280

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=664, age 35-54=380, age 55+=182. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 40.5 310 32.1 159 21.9 57 34.6 526
Day hiking 39.7 304 37.4 185 23.1 60 36.1 549
Developed camping 39.4 302 35.4 175 20.4 53 34.8 530
Primitive camping 22.5 172 17.6 87 7.3 19 18.3 278
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 23.1 177 21.6 107 20.8 54 22.2 338
Drive off-road 17.0 130 13.1 65 6.9 18 14.0 213
Mountain biking 24.0 184 16.6 82 3.8 10 18.1 276
Big game hunting 5.2 40 3.0 15 0.8 2 3.7 57
Hunting (any type) 6.1 47 3.8 19 1.5 4 4.6 70
Backpacking 17.5 134 11.7 58 1.9 5 13.0 197
Small game hunting 1.3 10 0.4 2 0.0 0 0.8 12
Horseback riding on trails 8.1 62 6.7 33 1.9 5 6.6 100
Migratory bird hunting 0.8 6 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.4 6

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=766, age 35-54=495, age 55+=260. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 64.2 492 65.1 322 61.2 159 64.0 973
View/photograph other wildlife 36.6 280 38.8 192 31.2 81 36.4 553
Sightseeing 53.4 409 53.5 265 52.3 136 53.3 810
Visit nature centers, etc. 62.5 479 62.2 308 49.2 128 60.2 915
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 37.6 288 45.1 223 38.8 101 40.2 612
Visit historic sites 43.1 330 47.3 234 39.2 102 43.8 666
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 21.7 166 23.0 114 16.2 42 21.2 322
View/photograph birds 18.9 145 27.9 138 31.5 82 24.0 365
View/photograph fish 24.0 184 25.3 125 20.8 54 23.9 363
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 20.5 157 21.4 106 18.8 49 20.5 312

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=766, age 35-54=495, age 55+=260. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 89.7 687 90.9 450 85.8 223 89.4 1,360
Family gathering 80.9 620 83.2 412 79.6 207 81.5 1,239
Picnicking 61.5 471 67.9 336 63.8 166 64.0 973
Driving for pleasure 48.6 372 49.7 246 43.5 113 48.1 731
Bicycling (any type) 45.6 349 40.6 201 18.8 49 39.4 599
Horseback riding (any type) 10.1 77 8.7 43 1.9 5 8.2 125

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=766, age 35-54=495, age 55+=260. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 41.9 321 38.4 190 19.2 50 36.9 561
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 70.6 541 56.0 277 18.8 49 57.0 867
Freshwater fishing 12.8 98 12.5 62 7.7 20 11.8 180
Visit a beach 61.7 473 53.1 263 41.9 109 55.6 845
Coldwater fishing 6.7 51 7.5 37 3.5 9 6.4 97
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.9 214 27.1 134 17.7 46 25.9 394
Swimming in an outdoor pool 49.1 376 38.2 189 16.9 44 40.0 609
Motorboating 14.5 111 15.4 76 8.8 23 13.8 210
Warmwater fishing 6.0 46 5.9 29 2.7 7 5.4 82
Rafting 10.8 83 7.1 35 1.2 3 8.0 121
Waterskiing 8.2 63 4.4 22 0.0 0 5.6 85
Anadromous fishing 2.3 18 3.0 15 1.9 5 2.5 38
Canoeing 12.4 95 10.5 52 3.1 8 10.2 155
Use personal watercraft 13.4 103 6.3 31 1.5 4 9.1 138
Saltwater fishing 9.4 72 11.5 57 11.5 30 10.5 159
Snorkeling 10.6 81 8.9 44 4.6 12 9.0 137
Rowing 3.5 27 5.7 28 2.3 6 4.0 61
Kayaking 9.1 70 6.7 33 1.5 4 7.0 107
Sailing 2.0 15 1.6 8 1.5 4 1.8 27
Scuba diving 2.3 18 2.0 10 0.0 0 1.8 28
Surfing 8.1 62 2.0 10 1.2 3 4.9 75
Windsurfing 1.2 9 0.2 1 0.0 0 0.7 10

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=766, age 35-54=495, age 55+=260. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 43.5 333 29.7 147 6.9 18 32.7 498
Downhill skiing 14.0 107 9.7 48 1.2 3 10.4 158
Snowmobiling 4.7 36 1.8 9 0.0 0 3.0 45
Cross country skiing 3.1 24 5.5 27 1.5 4 3.6 55
Snowboarding 17.9 137 3.6 18 0.0 0 10.2 155

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Salmon NF local area: 20 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=766, age 35-54=495, age 55+=260. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.