GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	44.6	1,047,259	44.0	1,230,445	23.2	473,838	38.3	2,751,542
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	43.3	1,015,769	35.8	1,000,939	25.3	515,642	35.2	2,532,350
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.1	659,434	35.8	1,001,182	26.1	533,491	30.5	2,194,107
Mountain biking	36.8	863,110	26.3	735,740	9.9	201,984	25.1	1,800,834
Developed camping	28.6	670,889	24.1	675,360	11.0	225,265	21.9	1,571,514
Drive off-road	26.8	628,879	19.2	536,066	10.5	214,420	19.2	1,379,365
Primitive camping	20.8	487,387	13.0	363,149	5.3	108,741	13.3	959,277
Hunting (any type)	13.0	305,388	12.2	342,095	8.8	179,623	11.5	827,106
Backpacking	17.3	406,736	10.9	305,142	3.4	70,019	10.9	781,897
Big game hunting	11.3	266,089	10.5	292,587	8.3	170,306	10.1	728,982
Horseback riding on trails	11.2	261,714	8.8	246,613	3.0	61,251	7.9	569,578
Small game hunting	9.2	216,170	7.6	211,318	6.6	134,247	7.8	561,735
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	44,546	1.5	42,610	0.8	15,500	1.4	102,656

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,346,463, age 35-54=2,798,347, age 55+=2,042,085. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	66.0	1,549,544	69.9	1,956,096	53.7	1,096,737	64.0	4,602,377
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.9	1,616,924	70.3	1,968,418	48.8	995,695	63.7	4,581,037
View/photograph natural scenery	61.2	1,435,872	67.8	1,898,574	59.3	1,210,982	63.2	4,545,428
Sightseeing	59.9	1,406,075	63.2	1,767,419	56.8	1,159,339	60.3	4,332,833
View/photograph other wildlife	45.2	1,060,991	55.7	1,557,300	43.7	891,973	48.8	3,510,264
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	43.5	1,020,741	53.5	1,498,261	46.6	952,562	48.3	3,471,564
View/photograph birds	23.3	547,794	35.8	1,001,379	41.3	842,846	33.3	2,392,019
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.7	767,763	31.6	885,064	24.4	497,589	29.9	2,150,416
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.5	598,336	28.4	795,640	20.4	416,163	25.2	1,810,139
View/photograph fish	23.3	547,569	25.4	710,876	16.3	333,219	22.1	1,591,664

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,346,463, age 35-54=2,798,347, age 55+=2,042,085. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	88.1	2,067,141	89.8	2,512,713	84.4	1,723,200	87.7	6,303,054
Family gathering	76.5	1,794,368	77.9	2,179,360	70.1	1,432,142	75.2	5,405,870
Picnicking	63.8	1,497,605	68.0	1,901,876	56.4	1,151,928	63.3	4,551,409
Driving for pleasure	61.4	1,441,406	64.6	1,807,752	56.7	1,157,268	61.3	4,406,426
Bicycling (any type)	55.2	1,295,938	47.3	1,324,305	22.7	463,015	42.9	3,083,258
Horseback riding (any type)	12.6	295,317	10.9	305,836	4.0	81,407	9.5	682,560

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,346,463, age 35-54=2,798,347, age 55+=2,042,085. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	62.0	1,455,154	52.0	1,454,581	28.4	580,242	48.6	3,489,977
Visit a beach	55.3	1,298,428	51.2	1,431,886	33.6	686,325	47.5	3,416,639
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	56.7	1,331,264	50.4	1,410,623	25.4	518,689	45.4	3,260,576
Boating (any type)	49.3	1,156,920	40.8	1,142,598	24.0	490,114	38.8	2,789,632
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.0	869,364	31.4	877,864	16.9	345,007	29.1	2,092,235
Freshwater fishing	30.0	704,767	25.7	718,753	18.9	385,547	25.2	1,809,067
Motorboating	27.7	650,805	22.8	639,193	14.8	302,505	22.2	1,592,503
Warmwater fishing	23.7	556,369	20.6	575,275	13.1	268,053	19.5	1,399,697
Coldwater fishing	17.0	399,546	15.2	425,658	9.0	184,571	14.1	1,009,775
Saltwater fishing	14.5	340,120	11.6	325,594	8.1	165,526	11.6	831,240
Canoeing	14.4	336,836	12.3	342,996	6.4	129,773	11.3	809,605
Rafting	17.6	411,969	9.6	268,552	3.1	62,979	10.3	743,500
Sailing	11.0	258,743	8.4	235,029	5.7	115,608	8.5	609,380
Use personal watercraft	14.4	338,938	7.9	220,462	1.2	24,663	8.1	584,063
Waterskiing	12.3	288,280	5.8	162,782	1.5	30,919	6.7	481,981
Snorkeling	9.0	210,119	6.3	175,169	1.3	27,484	5.7	412,772
Kayaking	7.1	167,726	6.2	172,266	1.5	31,527	5.2	371,519
Rowing	5.9	137,367	5.0	139,052	2.9	59,650	4.7	336,069
Anadromous fishing	4.5	104,650	3.7	102,601	1.7	34,036	3.4	241,287
Surfing	4.5	105,076	0.7	20,405	0.2	4,135	1.8	129,616
Scuba diving	2.6	60,369	1.9	54,491	0.2	4,277	1.7	119,137
Windsurfing	1.4	33,214	0.8	22,261	0.4	8,093	0.9	63,568

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,346,463, age 35-54=2,798,347, age 55+=2,042,085. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	48.2	1,131,081	34.3	958,883	10.7	217,661	32.1	2,307,625
Downhill skiing	18.1	424,514	9.9	276,247	2.6	53,728	10.5	754,489
Snowboarding	10.9	254,606	2.9	79,917	0.6	12,137	4.8	346,660
Cross country skiing	4.8	111,521	4.4	124,217	2.8	57,285	4.1	293,023
Snowmobiling	6.7	156,098	3.3	92,240	1.0	19,989	3.7	268,327

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,346,463, age 35-54=2,798,347, age 55+=2,042,085. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	65.3	85,234	65.8	57,720	32.2	7,233	62.4	150,187
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.0	44,381	34.8	30,531	22.2	4,987	33.2	79,899
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.4	20,122	21.7	19,023	18.5	4,148	18.0	43,293
Mountain biking	49.7	64,834	32.4	28,413	18.4	4,143	40.5	97,390
Developed camping	26.5	34,639	20.4	17,930	6.3	1,405	22.4	53,974
Drive off-road	21.8	28,456	16.6	14,603	7.5	1,693	18.6	44,752
Primitive camping	24.9	32,536	12.2	10,744	6.9	1,541	18.6	44,821
Hunting (any type)	11.6	15,103	11.0	9,645	8.2	1,842	11.0	26,590
Backpacking	27.8	36,248	15.2	13,360	3.7	840	21.0	50,448
Big game hunting	7.4	9,605	7.2	6,316	7.2	1,612	7.3	17,533
Horseback riding on trails	8.8	11,519	7.0	6,149	4.0	907	7.7	18,575
Small game hunting	5.6	7,292	3.5	3,108	6.0	1,355	4.9	11,755
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	2,054	1.4	1,203	1.2	270	1.5	3,527

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=130,469, age 35-54=87,712, age 55+=22,458. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	53.4	69,662	59.4	52,067	46.5	10,452	54.9	132,181
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.7	90,913	74.4	65,232	50.3	11,295	69.6	167,440
View/photograph natural scenery	50.4	65,784	54.8	48,083	46.8	10,515	51.7	124,382
Sightseeing	40.5	52,846	45.9	40,267	37.0	8,311	42.1	101,424
View/photograph other wildlife	30.7	40,005	38.7	33,985	28.8	6,471	33.4	80,461
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.1	45,824	44.5	39,010	35.3	7,934	38.6	92,768
View/photograph birds	14.6	19,112	22.6	19,844	24.2	5,429	18.4	44,385
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.7	38,706	22.6	19,805	17.3	3,877	25.9	62,388
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.6	32,148	33.0	28,969	23.1	5,186	27.6	66,303
View/photograph fish	17.1	22,253	19.1	16,745	11.4	2,568	17.3	41,566

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=130,469, age 35-54=87,712, age 55+=22,458. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	74.7	97,450	77.9	68,311	72.8	16,350	75.7	182,111
Family gathering	72.6	94,782	74.1	64,993	66.4	14,906	72.6	174,681
Picnicking	52.9	69,055	60.9	53,393	52.1	11,699	55.7	134,147
Driving for pleasure	46.2	60,234	49.0	42,950	37.3	8,381	46.4	111,565
Bicycling (any type)	68.4	89,191	56.5	49,552	32.6	7,326	60.7	146,069
Horseback riding (any type)	12.7	16,528	10.6	9,322	6.2	1,384	11.3	27,234

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=130,469, age 35-54=87,712, age 55+=22,458. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.6	66,026	46.0	40,367	27.3	6,122	46.8	112,515
Visit a beach	53.8	70,145	50.5	44,269	34.0	7,644	50.7	122,058
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	55.2	71,992	48.2	42,307	25.9	5,811	49.9	120,110
Boating (any type)	41.1	53,643	31.0	27,169	21.2	4,751	35.6	85,563
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.5	34,600	22.6	19,809	11.1	2,497	23.6	56,906
Freshwater fishing	23.0	29,959	18.8	16,458	16.9	3,804	20.9	50,221
Motorboating	19.1	24,964	12.1	10,597	11.2	2,511	15.8	38,072
Warmwater fishing	14.1	18,423	11.5	10,047	8.9	1,994	12.7	30,464
Coldwater fishing	14.4	18,811	13.3	11,656	9.0	2,013	13.5	32,480
Saltwater fishing	15.8	20,551	14.4	12,659	9.9	2,228	14.7	35,438
Canoeing	8.6	11,184	10.3	9,005	4.4	994	8.8	21,183
Rafting	15.1	19,699	7.1	6,254	0.6	127	10.8	26,080
Sailing	9.0	11,697	8.8	7,751	6.5	1,466	8.7	20,914
Use personal watercraft	13.8	18,030	6.9	6,053	1.0	231	10.1	24,314
Waterskiing	9.5	12,343	3.4	3,000	1.9	430	6.6	15,773
Snorkeling	10.8	14,065	6.3	5,490	1.0	219	8.2	19,774
Kayaking	5.3	6,904	6.5	5,675	1.5	332	5.4	12,911
Rowing	8.4	10,983	6.2	5,435	4.4	987	7.2	17,405
Anadromous fishing	4.2	5,461	6.3	5,503	2.0	441	4.7	11,405
Surfing	11.0	14,386	0.4	319	0.0	10	6.1	14,715
Scuba diving	2.3	2,975	2.9	2,573	0.0	11	2.3	5,559
Windsurfing	2.1	2,785	1.5	1,316	1.4	318	1.8	4,419

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=130,469, age 35-54=87,712, age 55+=22,458. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	34.7	45,276	23.4	20,510	11.9	2,671	28.4	68,457
Downhill skiing	14.8	19,283	8.7	7,607	3.3	741	11.5	27,631
Snowboarding	13.2	17,208	2.5	2,227	0.8	189	8.2	19,624
Cross country skiing	4.1	5,372	4.7	4,108	4.7	1,045	4.4	10,525
Snowmobiling	5.9	7,657	2.0	1,745	1.4	308	4.0	9,710

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=130,469, age 35-54=87,712, age 55+=22,458. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	60.8	59,710	58.3	46,028	27.7	8,370	55.0	114,108
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	35.0	34,403	25.0	19,759	17.4	5,241	28.6	59,403
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.0	18,683	27.9	22,019	17.0	5,124	22.1	45,826
Mountain biking	45.3	44,516	30.0	23,680	9.6	2,910	34.3	71,106
Developed camping	23.4	23,017	19.6	15,512	7.4	2,243	19.7	40,772
Drive off-road	12.2	12,016	9.3	7,317	5.2	1,556	10.1	20,889
Primitive camping	7.9	7,754	7.7	6,079	1.1	329	6.8	14,162
Hunting (any type)	0.8	764	1.8	1,431	0.8	231	1.2	2,426
Backpacking	13.0	12,784	8.9	7,006	4.4	1,321	10.2	21,111
Big game hunting	0.2	183	0.9	730	0.4	133	0.5	1,046
Horseback riding on trails	11.0	10,753	10.0	7,861	3.3	983	9.4	19,597
Small game hunting	0.2	171	1.2	940	0.0	7	0.5	1,118
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	11	0.3	226	0.0	0	0.1	237

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,195, age 35-54=78,990, age 55+=30,196. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	53.6	52,597	55.0	43,443	41.0	12,370	52.3	108,410
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.7	70,421	70.3	55,534	51.8	15,649	68.3	141,604
View/photograph natural scenery	50.6	49,680	53.6	42,378	46.8	14,137	51.2	106,195
Sightseeing	42.2	41,398	40.8	32,234	38.2	11,528	41.1	85,160
View/photograph other wildlife	32.3	31,730	42.3	33,388	28.1	8,491	35.5	73,609
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.3	39,564	48.0	37,910	41.4	12,505	43.4	89,979
View/photograph birds	16.8	16,537	25.2	19,871	28.3	8,550	21.7	44,958
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	18.3	17,929	22.8	18,040	16.1	4,866	19.7	40,835
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.5	28,009	26.3	20,789	20.0	6,025	26.4	54,823
View/photograph fish	13.9	13,661	17.1	13,535	9.9	2,998	14.6	30,194

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,195, age 35-54=78,990, age 55+=30,196. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	83.5	81,974	82.6	65,221	75.9	22,928	82.0	170,123
Family gathering	68.8	67,593	73.0	57,673	63.9	19,307	69.7	144,573
Picnicking	66.2	64,967	65.2	51,479	49.7	14,993	63.4	131,439
Driving for pleasure	42.1	41,348	44.4	35,068	39.2	11,824	42.5	88,240
Bicycling (any type)	63.4	62,236	54.2	42,797	24.2	7,297	54.2	112,330
Horseback riding (any type)	13.7	13,446	11.0	8,718	3.9	1,175	11.3	23,339

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,195, age 35-54=78,990, age 55+=30,196. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.7	53,693	41.8	33,051	21.2	6,389	44.9	93,133
Visit a beach	51.1	50,152	45.3	35,796	30.2	9,130	45.8	95,078
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.8	48,925	45.3	35,800	22.2	6,699	44.1	91,424
Boating (any type)	34.0	33,412	28.9	22,794	16.5	4,978	29.5	61,184
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	26,114	21.7	17,150	12.3	3,724	22.7	46,988
Freshwater fishing	12.0	11,785	10.7	8,439	5.1	1,533	10.5	21,757
Motorboating	14.7	14,430	12.9	10,189	6.8	2,051	12.9	26,670
Warmwater fishing	6.4	6,279	5.7	4,467	1.7	519	5.4	11,265
Coldwater fishing	7.6	7,507	6.1	4,787	0.9	268	6.1	12,562
Saltwater fishing	9.9	9,705	6.9	5,481	4.7	1,426	8.0	16,612
Canoeing	10.0	9,835	7.3	5,780	4.3	1,296	8.2	16,911
Rafting	12.5	12,227	7.9	6,251	3.3	1,000	9.4	19,478
Sailing	12.3	12,100	6.0	4,751	4.2	1,259	8.7	18,110
Use personal watercraft	9.6	9,456	5.8	4,620	0.2	46	6.8	14,122
Waterskiing	5.4	5,340	3.9	3,057	0.4	112	4.1	8,509
Snorkeling	6.6	6,516	5.4	4,280	1.2	351	5.4	11,147
Kayaking	6.4	6,332	5.4	4,232	1.9	564	5.4	11,128
Rowing	3.4	3,297	3.9	3,058	2.0	607	3.4	6,962
Anadromous fishing	3.0	2,937	2.2	1,748	1.0	309	2.4	4,994
Surfing	3.3	3,250	0.7	586	0.1	17	1.9	3,853
Scuba diving	1.4	1,407	0.0	26	0.0	8	0.7	1,441
Windsurfing	1.5	1,457	0.7	515	0.0	0	1.0	1,972

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,195, age 35-54=78,990, age 55+=30,196. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	32.3	31,702	25.4	20,067	4.7	1,426	25.7	53,195
Downhill skiing	11.8	11,623	6.4	5,094	1.2	365	8.2	17,082
Snowboarding	5.0	4,949	2.0	1,557	0.6	167	3.2	6,673
Cross country skiing	4.8	4,745	4.5	3,553	1.8	542	4.3	8,840
Snowmobiling	3.2	3,097	2.3	1,808	0.0	1	2.4	4,906

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,195, age 35-54=78,990, age 55+=30,196. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	53.2	403,776	52.5	503,578	30.3	222,522	46.0	1,129,876
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	53.7	408,004	48.3	463,713	34.6	254,089	45.9	1,125,806
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.2	244,898	37.1	356,270	32.2	236,842	34.1	838,010
Mountain biking	41.7	317,124	29.2	279,927	14.4	105,857	28.6	702,908
Developed camping	36.0	273,606	27.6	265,228	11.9	87,656	25.5	626,490
Drive off-road	40.3	306,316	27.9	267,860	15.4	113,252	28.0	687,428
Primitive camping	35.1	266,734	20.8	199,798	10.2	75,195	22.1	541,727
Hunting (any type)	30.5	231,397	26.7	256,585	20.2	148,751	25.9	636,733
Backpacking	25.2	191,416	15.4	147,682	3.9	28,804	15.0	367,902
Big game hunting	29.1	220,932	24.3	233,283	19.3	141,978	24.3	596,193
Horseback riding on trails	12.5	94,640	8.9	85,715	4.5	33,305	8.7	213,660
Small game hunting	22.7	172,449	16.8	161,260	15.9	116,522	18.3	450,231
Migratory bird hunting	4.9	37,235	3.2	30,796	1.9	13,886	3.3	81,917

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=759,662, age 35-54=959,857, age 55+=734,972. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	70.9	538,896	74.5	714,770	58.4	429,239	68.6	1,682,905
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.9	545,966	74.8	718,182	49.2	361,877	66.2	1,626,025
View/photograph natural scenery	67.4	511,741	73.1	701,739	62.8	461,692	68.2	1,675,172
Sightseeing	65.6	498,186	68.6	658,362	57.2	420,274	64.2	1,576,822
View/photograph other wildlife	53.0	402,627	61.8	593,173	48.9	359,414	55.2	1,355,214
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.7	347,519	53.7	515,114	45.6	334,841	48.8	1,197,474
View/photograph birds	25.6	194,734	36.5	350,424	41.2	303,021	34.6	848,179
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.0	364,559	38.3	367,876	28.5	209,258	38.4	941,693
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.0	182,400	31.9	306,272	22.7	167,027	26.7	655,699
View/photograph fish	27.6	209,393	29.8	286,475	19.2	140,898	25.9	636,766

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=759,662, age 35-54=959,857, age 55+=734,972. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	85.4	648,904	88.9	853,057	83.2	611,546	86.1	2,113,507
Family gathering	76.6	581,800	77.3	741,867	69.5	510,716	74.7	1,834,383
Picnicking	61.4	466,142	67.1	644,188	57.4	422,063	62.4	1,532,393
Driving for pleasure	71.4	542,504	72.1	692,316	60.6	445,631	68.5	1,680,451
Bicycling (any type)	56.6	429,990	48.3	463,224	27.7	203,490	44.7	1,096,704
Horseback riding (any type)	13.3	101,410	12.1	116,405	6.2	45,932	10.7	263,747

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=759,662, age 35-54=959,857, age 55+=734,972. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.1	494,174	59.5	571,051	32.3	237,467	53.1	1,302,692
Visit a beach	55.9	424,878	54.0	517,919	35.8	263,248	49.1	1,206,045
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	70.1	532,494	58.9	565,804	30.3	222,404	53.8	1,320,702
Boating (any type)	63.6	483,083	50.6	485,618	30.9	227,471	48.7	1,196,172
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.1	319,993	35.5	340,410	18.5	135,901	32.4	796,304
Freshwater fishing	46.5	352,975	37.4	358,572	33.3	245,053	39.0	956,600
Motorboating	39.6	300,959	28.6	274,212	20.7	151,902	29.6	727,073
Warmwater fishing	39.8	302,153	33.5	321,320	25.1	184,822	32.9	808,295
Coldwater fishing	26.2	198,908	23.8	228,875	17.7	130,381	22.7	558,164
Saltwater fishing	19.7	149,334	17.2	164,890	12.1	88,678	16.4	402,902
Canoeing	18.9	143,729	18.6	178,062	8.3	61,201	15.6	382,992
Rafting	23.9	181,316	11.8	113,624	3.6	26,384	13.1	321,324
Sailing	10.0	76,257	10.5	101,090	7.6	55,521	9.5	232,868
Use personal watercraft	17.5	132,998	9.5	90,956	1.7	12,524	9.6	236,478
Waterskiing	18.9	143,362	8.5	81,348	3.1	22,998	10.1	247,708
Snorkeling	12.1	92,077	8.0	76,323	1.4	10,042	7.3	178,442
Kayaking	7.7	58,566	7.2	69,179	1.5	10,696	5.6	138,441
Rowing	7.5	56,633	6.1	58,569	4.5	32,729	6.0	147,931
Anadromous fishing	5.6	42,748	5.7	54,731	2.6	19,100	4.7	116,579
Surfing	6.8	51,423	1.3	12,663	0.1	1,051	2.7	65,137
Scuba diving	3.9	29,712	3.8	36,236	0.4	3,181	2.8	69,129
Windsurfing	1.8	13,316	0.9	8,885	0.8	5,790	1.1	27,991

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=759,662, age 35-54=959,857, age 55+=734,972. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	56.1	425,890	37.5	359,875	16.6	121,752	37.0	907,517
Downhill skiing	22.9	173,800	13.2	126,683	4.3	31,725	13.5	332,208
Snowboarding	15.9	121,137	3.1	29,866	0.6	4,308	6.3	155,311
Cross country skiing	4.9	36,969	5.1	49,065	3.9	28,821	4.7	114,855
Snowmobiling	9.7	73,609	4.0	38,161	2.0	14,641	5.2	126,411

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=759,662, age 35-54=959,857, age 55+=734,972. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	47.4	354,204	45.2	443,844	22.2	194,293	38.1	992,341
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	49.5	370,288	33.4	327,334	22.3	195,193	34.3	892,815
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.6	258,980	42.8	419,539	25.3	221,110	34.5	899,629
Mountain biking	35.1	262,848	24.9	243,998	6.9	60,183	21.8	567,029
Developed camping	32.4	242,109	28.4	278,582	12.4	108,479	24.2	629,170
Drive off-road	24.8	185,374	17.5	172,161	8.9	78,090	16.7	435,625
Primitive camping	16.1	120,506	10.8	106,141	2.6	22,413	9.6	249,060
Hunting (any type)	4.4	32,925	5.1	50,001	2.3	20,158	4.0	103,084
Backpacking	12.7	95,053	8.5	83,271	3.3	28,757	8.0	207,081
Big game hunting	2.5	18,957	3.6	35,035	2.1	18,716	2.8	72,708
Horseback riding on trails	14.5	108,562	11.3	111,230	2.4	20,831	9.2	240,623
Small game hunting	2.5	18,759	3.0	29,433	0.8	6,968	2.1	55,160
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	687	0.6	5,659	0.0	40	0.2	6,386

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=748,019, age 35-54=980,984, age 55+=875,298. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	66.9	500,305	71.4	700,305	53.2	465,811	64.0	1,666,421
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.6	543,368	72.0	706,150	51.5	450,491	65.3	1,700,009
View/photograph natural scenery	68.6	513,310	73.2	717,704	63.4	555,359	68.6	1,786,373
Sightseeing	65.7	491,569	65.8	645,619	61.1	534,717	64.2	1,671,905
View/photograph other wildlife	54.4	407,155	64.7	634,578	47.6	416,550	56.0	1,458,283
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.0	388,831	61.1	599,388	53.4	467,082	55.9	1,455,301
View/photograph birds	28.4	212,616	43.2	423,894	49.5	433,566	41.1	1,070,076
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	31.2	233,065	35.4	347,277	26.8	234,854	31.3	815,196
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.7	199,781	25.4	249,019	19.1	166,968	23.6	615,768
View/photograph fish	25.0	187,163	25.0	245,569	15.1	132,533	21.7	565,265

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=748,019, age 35-54=980,984, age 55+=875,298. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	94.8	708,873	94.1	922,642	86.7	758,476	91.8	2,389,991
Family gathering	76.7	574,053	78.7	771,813	70.9	621,019	75.5	1,966,885
Picnicking	72.7	543,500	73.8	723,586	59.7	522,821	68.7	1,789,907
Driving for pleasure	65.9	492,848	67.6	663,038	59.5	521,072	64.4	1,676,958
Bicycling (any type)	52.6	393,107	45.5	446,094	19.1	166,774	38.6	1,005,975
Horseback riding (any type)	16.2	121,120	12.6	123,908	3.0	26,118	10.4	271,146

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=748,019, age 35-54=980,984, age 55+=875,298. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	72.9	545,062	57.0	558,687	29.2	255,707	52.2	1,359,456
Visit a beach	56.0	418,984	50.0	490,095	32.6	285,606	45.9	1,194,685
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.1	471,753	55.8	547,236	25.8	225,937	47.8	1,244,926
Boating (any type)	51.9	388,519	43.5	426,314	23.5	206,031	39.2	1,020,864
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.0	314,075	33.6	329,710	18.0	157,658	30.8	801,443
Freshwater fishing	27.2	203,635	22.9	224,901	10.2	89,571	19.9	518,107
Motorboating	30.0	224,426	26.7	261,454	14.0	122,596	23.4	608,476
Warmwater fishing	19.9	149,002	16.2	158,647	6.4	56,178	14.0	363,827
Coldwater fishing	15.2	113,670	11.3	111,013	3.7	32,270	9.9	256,953
Saltwater fishing	11.7	87,623	8.3	81,834	5.6	48,753	8.4	218,210
Canoeing	16.9	126,107	11.3	110,513	6.3	55,254	11.2	291,874
Rafting	20.2	150,821	11.1	108,786	3.6	31,614	11.2	291,221
Sailing	14.2	106,482	7.6	74,700	5.1	44,736	8.7	225,918
Use personal watercraft	15.1	112,875	7.4	72,338	1.2	10,293	7.5	195,506
Waterskiing	12.4	92,999	6.2	60,927	0.6	4,828	6.1	158,754
Snorkeling	7.8	58,566	5.9	57,545	1.7	14,598	5.0	130,709
Kayaking	8.3	61,912	6.1	59,723	1.8	15,318	5.3	136,953
Rowing	4.4	33,183	4.1	40,184	2.0	17,561	3.5	90,928
Anadromous fishing	3.7	27,488	1.6	16,066	1.0	8,901	2.0	52,455
Surfing	2.1	15,905	0.5	4,893	0.3	2,884	0.9	23,682
Scuba diving	1.9	14,058	0.4	3,697	0.1	744	0.7	18,499
Windsurfing	1.2	8,621	0.4	3,693	0.0	0	0.5	12,314

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=748,019, age 35-54=980,984, age 55+=875,298. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	52.3	391,488	38.1	373,716	7.3	63,988	31.8	829,192
Downhill skiing	19.0	142,095	9.3	91,412	1.7	14,545	9.5	248,052
Snowboarding	6.8	51,120	2.9	28,288	0.6	5,400	3.3	84,808
Cross country skiing	4.9	37,000	4.4	43,027	1.9	16,752	3.7	96,779
Snowmobiling	5.6	42,174	3.5	33,982	0.3	2,791	3.0	78,947

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=748,019, age 35-54=980,984, age 55+=875,298. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	15.6	35,137	22.4	55,247	9.3	11,717	17.1	102,101
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	22.8	51,376	23.1	56,976	19.2	24,256	22.1	132,608
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.6	39,527	23.9	58,971	19.6	24,855	20.6	123,353
Mountain biking	27.1	60,917	29.7	73,298	11.2	14,228	24.8	148,443
Developed camping	15.5	34,864	13.6	33,495	7.4	9,379	13.0	77,738
Drive off-road	18.9	42,646	10.1	24,966	6.0	7,565	12.6	75,177
Primitive camping	11.3	25,495	6.9	17,014	3.0	3,803	7.7	46,312
Hunting (any type)	8.1	18,179	6.9	17,126	4.9	6,188	6.9	41,493
Backpacking	6.5	14,545	6.6	16,343	2.0	2,531	5.6	33,419
Big game hunting	6.0	13,518	5.3	13,171	4.8	6,103	5.5	32,792
Horseback riding on trails	5.2	11,801	5.8	14,211	1.3	1,707	4.6	27,719
Small game hunting	6.2	13,852	5.0	12,254	6.0	7,578	5.6	33,684
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	3,190	1.2	2,998	0.6	763	1.2	6,951

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=225,153, age 35-54=246,989, age 55+=126,615. 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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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 #
Visit historic sites	58.9	132,586	61.4	151,722	46.6	58,965	57.3	343,273
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.6	120,735	56.9	140,517	37.9	47,987	51.6	309,239
View/photograph natural scenery	40.0	90,024	49.4	122,089	40.7	51,469	44.0	263,582
Sightseeing	52.2	117,424	54.5	134,617	47.5	60,092	52.1	312,133
View/photograph other wildlife	28.4	64,029	35.0	86,484	25.7	32,538	30.6	183,051
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.9	58,251	37.8	93,266	32.0	40,481	32.1	191,998
View/photograph birds	14.1	31,811	25.0	61,650	18.2	23,090	19.5	116,551
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.2	47,843	19.5	48,258	13.9	17,595	19.0	113,696
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.1	49,754	28.1	69,516	17.9	22,710	23.7	141,980
View/photograph fish	22.8	51,315	25.0	61,659	19.4	24,578	23.0	137,552

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=225,153, age 35-54=246,989, age 55+=126,615. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	82.3	185,305	85.1	210,141	85.0	107,602	84.0	503,048
Family gathering	83.0	186,916	79.9	197,323	72.0	91,122	79.4	475,361
Picnicking	53.5	120,366	56.7	139,929	42.5	53,779	52.5	314,074
Driving for pleasure	50.1	112,822	51.2	126,419	47.2	59,777	49.9	299,018
Bicycling (any type)	51.1	115,116	51.6	127,561	26.5	33,605	46.1	276,282
Horseback riding (any type)	5.7	12,774	7.7	19,026	1.9	2,413	5.7	34,213

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=225,153, age 35-54=246,989, age 55+=126,615. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.7	100,741	34.5	85,209	22.0	27,908	35.7	213,858
Visit a beach	50.6	113,838	43.5	107,366	34.3	43,470	44.2	264,674
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.4	66,122	26.5	65,398	16.9	21,365	25.5	152,885
Boating (any type)	24.0	54,013	22.6	55,706	9.9	12,549	20.4	122,268
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.3	57,004	22.2	54,850	10.4	13,140	20.9	124,994
Freshwater fishing	20.9	47,067	22.2	54,767	21.0	26,611	21.5	128,445
Motorboating	12.2	27,387	11.0	27,080	6.4	8,086	10.4	62,553
Warmwater fishing	17.5	39,456	19.2	47,402	12.5	15,765	17.1	102,623
Coldwater fishing	11.1	25,063	14.6	35,972	8.2	10,430	11.9	71,465
Saltwater fishing	17.9	40,281	13.8	33,999	9.0	11,453	14.3	85,733
Canoeing	5.8	13,007	4.6	11,321	2.8	3,593	4.7	27,921
Rafting	4.2	9,423	4.3	10,742	0.5	667	3.5	20,832
Sailing	5.4	12,258	6.2	15,206	2.9	3,657	5.2	31,121
Use personal watercraft	8.1	18,182	6.7	16,543	0.4	491	5.9	35,216
Waterskiing	3.2	7,200	1.0	2,547	0.8	950	1.8	10,697
Snorkeling	5.3	11,989	5.7	14,006	0.5	640	4.4	26,635
Kayaking	1.9	4,210	1.9	4,575	0.3	321	1.5	9,106
Rowing	4.2	9,561	3.7	9,251	1.3	1,631	3.4	20,443
Anadromous fishing	5.5	12,328	5.3	13,150	2.0	2,487	4.7	27,965
Surfing	2.6	5,795	0.3	663	0.0	0	1.1	6,458
Scuba diving	1.7	3,827	1.8	4,477	0.1	134	1.4	8,438
Windsurfing	1.2	2,663	2.2	5,396	1.1	1,420	1.6	9,479

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=225,153, age 35-54=246,989, age 55+=126,615. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	28.4	63,910	21.5	53,203	8.3	10,568	21.3	127,681
Downhill skiing	6.8	15,286	2.9	7,065	1.2	1,528	4.0	23,879
Snowboarding	11.2	25,305	2.6	6,435	0.4	563	5.4	32,303
Cross country skiing	3.1	7,061	1.7	4,085	2.6	3,291	2.4	14,437
Snowmobiling	3.8	8,502	2.6	6,403	0.9	1,135	2.7	16,040

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=225,153, age 35-54=246,989, age 55+=126,615. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	14.0	32,789	16.1	45,854	6.2	10,831	12.9	89,474
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	21.3	49,738	17.8	50,708	8.5	14,669	16.6	115,115
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.6	41,112	24.6	69,992	12.6	21,884	19.2	132,988
Mountain biking	24.3	56,763	16.6	47,319	3.6	6,221	15.9	110,303
Developed camping	14.0	32,850	13.8	39,296	6.8	11,704	12.1	83,850
Drive off-road	10.6	24,894	9.1	25,820	3.8	6,559	8.3	57,273
Primitive camping	3.4	8,017	2.4	6,760	1.3	2,207	2.5	16,984
Hunting (any type)	1.0	2,454	0.9	2,461	0.4	749	0.8	5,664
Backpacking	4.3	9,992	3.2	9,254	1.7	2,949	3.2	22,195
Big game hunting	0.2	519	0.5	1,436	0.3	560	0.4	2,515
Horseback riding on trails	5.9	13,804	4.1	11,766	0.8	1,418	3.9	26,988
Small game hunting	0.3	655	0.6	1,822	0.2	268	0.4	2,745
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	1	0.1	246	0.0	0	0.0	247

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=233,901, age 35-54=284,933, age 55+=173,306. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	57.3	134,070	55.2	157,227	38.9	67,456	51.8	358,753
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.9	126,025	54.2	154,519	36.2	62,756	49.6	343,300
View/photograph natural scenery	44.3	103,628	53.3	151,933	39.4	68,362	46.8	323,923
Sightseeing	50.9	119,097	57.0	162,324	47.9	83,083	52.7	364,504
View/photograph other wildlife	26.2	61,171	35.9	102,385	24.6	42,697	29.8	206,253
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.0	74,806	45.1	128,413	31.2	54,093	37.2	257,312
View/photograph birds	18.5	43,260	27.3	77,798	24.8	42,922	23.7	163,980
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	14.6	34,060	18.2	51,917	8.9	15,374	14.6	101,351
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.7	60,104	23.6	67,188	16.3	28,225	22.5	155,517
View/photograph fish	17.5	40,890	20.6	58,572	12.3	21,316	17.4	120,778

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=233,901, age 35-54=284,933, age 55+=173,306. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	91.3	213,595	88.9	253,377	81.7	141,598	87.9	608,570
Family gathering	77.8	182,037	79.9	227,612	71.1	123,253	77.0	532,902
Picnicking	57.2	133,809	62.5	178,061	47.2	81,851	56.9	393,721
Driving for pleasure	47.6	111,379	55.8	158,886	42.5	73,606	49.7	343,871
Bicycling (any type)	47.3	110,731	38.6	110,094	13.4	23,194	35.3	244,019
Horseback riding (any type)	7.3	17,068	6.0	17,007	1.0	1,755	5.2	35,830

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=233,901, age 35-54=284,933, age 55+=173,306. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.1	112,404	32.7	93,111	15.3	26,473	33.5	231,988
Visit a beach	48.5	113,468	46.8	133,436	24.5	42,537	41.8	289,441
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	25.1	58,757	27.1	77,314	9.6	16,573	22.1	152,644
Boating (any type)	24.1	56,441	17.8	50,592	6.5	11,231	17.1	118,264
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.8	51,061	20.0	57,109	9.4	16,254	18.0	124,424
Freshwater fishing	14.4	33,627	11.7	33,306	6.3	10,882	11.2	77,815
Motorboating	10.3	24,117	9.8	27,802	3.3	5,737	8.3	57,656
Warmwater fishing	11.2	26,107	7.2	20,438	2.8	4,840	7.4	51,385
Coldwater fishing	6.9	16,223	5.7	16,196	2.9	5,041	5.4	37,460
Saltwater fishing	7.2	16,736	4.4	12,677	4.8	8,246	5.4	37,659
Canoeing	4.9	11,569	2.4	6,890	1.2	2,069	3.0	20,528
Rafting	4.7	11,093	2.5	7,114	0.6	1,070	2.8	19,277
Sailing	8.7	20,234	5.9	16,742	2.1	3,572	5.9	40,548
Use personal watercraft	8.5	19,954	5.0	14,169	0.2	346	5.0	34,469
Waterskiing	3.8	8,915	0.8	2,394	0.1	139	1.7	11,448
Snorkeling	5.3	12,287	2.5	7,210	0.4	694	2.9	20,191
Kayaking	2.3	5,342	1.0	2,809	0.3	566	1.3	8,717
Rowing	2.1	4,882	2.1	5,981	0.6	961	1.7	11,824
Anadromous fishing	2.8	6,624	1.1	3,162	0.7	1,267	1.6	11,053
Surfing	1.1	2,628	0.1	317	0.1	153	0.4	3,098
Scuba diving	0.5	1,181	0.6	1,717	0.0	30	0.4	2,928
Windsurfing	0.7	1,655	0.3	756	0.0	0	0.3	2,411

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=233,901, age 35-54=284,933, age 55+=173,306. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	29.7	69,383	18.0	51,292	2.4	4,153	18.0	124,828
Downhill skiing	5.3	12,411	3.1	8,887	0.3	478	3.1	21,776
Snowboarding	3.2	7,417	1.3	3,741	0.2	380	1.7	11,538
Cross country skiing	2.3	5,297	1.4	3,973	0.7	1,147	1.5	10,417
Snowmobiling	3.7	8,683	1.4	4,025	0.1	119	1.9	12,827

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=233,901, age 35-54=284,933, age 55+=173,306. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	54.0	1,445	53.5	1,803	29.1	586	47.5	3,834
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.7	1,626	57.5	1,938	38.9	784	53.9	4,348
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.9	827	37.7	1,271	32.4	652	34.1	2,750
Mountain biking	40.5	1,084	27.2	916	14.0	281	28.3	2,281
Developed camping	39.7	1,064	30.6	1,032	11.4	230	28.8	2,326
Drive off-road	41.7	1,118	29.3	987	15.1	303	29.9	2,408
Primitive camping	51.8	1,388	28.8	971	14.3	287	32.8	2,646
Hunting (any type)	34.1	913	30.2	1,019	22.9	460	29.7	2,392
Backpacking	36.0	963	21.1	711	5.0	100	22.0	1,774
Big game hunting	30.7	821	26.7	899	22.5	453	26.9	2,173
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	386	10.6	359	5.3	106	10.6	851
Small game hunting	20.2	542	14.1	477	15.7	317	16.6	1,336
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	79	2.1	70	1.5	30	2.2	179

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,678, age 35-54=3,373, age 55+=2,013. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	67.5	1,808	72.0	2,429	56.3	1,133	66.6	5,370
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.1	1,878	73.5	2,480	48.4	974	66.1	5,332
View/photograph natural scenery	65.1	1,743	70.5	2,377	60.5	1,218	66.2	5,338
Sightseeing	64.8	1,735	69.4	2,342	56.6	1,139	64.7	5,216
View/photograph other wildlife	53.3	1,428	64.4	2,173	49.5	997	57.0	4,598
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.9	1,228	54.4	1,836	44.9	903	49.2	3,967
View/photograph birds	24.8	663	35.9	1,212	39.4	793	33.1	2,668
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	59.3	1,588	46.4	1,565	34.2	688	47.6	3,841
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.0	724	35.9	1,212	24.9	501	30.2	2,437
View/photograph fish	25.5	683	28.3	954	17.6	355	24.7	1,992

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,678, age 35-54=3,373, age 55+=2,013. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	82.9	2,219	86.0	2,902	80.7	1,625	83.7	6,746
Family gathering	76.9	2,059	78.1	2,634	69.8	1,406	75.6	6,099
Picnicking	58.6	1,569	65.1	2,196	55.5	1,117	60.5	4,882
Driving for pleasure	70.6	1,890	72.4	2,442	58.6	1,180	68.4	5,512
Bicycling (any type)	49.0	1,313	41.4	1,398	23.7	478	39.5	3,189
Horseback riding (any type)	17.7	474	16.2	545	8.1	163	14.7	1,182

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,678, age 35-54=3,373, age 55+=2,013. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.6	1,327	45.4	1,532	25.4	511	41.8	3,370
Visit a beach	53.5	1,434	51.3	1,732	34.6	696	47.9	3,862
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.2	1,800	57.6	1,942	29.3	590	53.7	4,332
Boating (any type)	57.2	1,532	44.5	1,500	28.4	572	44.7	3,604
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.0	1,097	34.7	1,172	17.9	361	32.6	2,630
Freshwater fishing	54.9	1,471	44.3	1,494	39.3	791	46.6	3,756
Motorboating	30.8	824	21.5	724	16.5	333	23.3	1,881
Warmwater fishing	45.8	1,226	38.1	1,286	29.1	586	38.4	3,098
Coldwater fishing	38.2	1,023	34.9	1,177	25.2	508	33.6	2,708
Saltwater fishing	21.1	564	18.7	631	13.0	261	18.1	1,456
Canoeing	20.1	537	20.6	694	8.8	178	17.5	1,409
Rafting	24.1	645	11.7	393	2.8	56	13.6	1,094
Sailing	9.0	242	9.5	319	6.5	130	8.6	691
Use personal watercraft	16.2	435	8.4	282	1.1	23	9.2	740
Waterskiing	17.2	460	7.3	245	2.7	54	9.4	759
Snorkeling	12.4	331	7.6	258	0.8	17	7.5	606
Kayaking	6.0	162	6.2	209	1.1	23	4.9	394
Rowing	6.8	183	5.2	176	3.5	71	5.3	430
Anadromous fishing	7.7	205	8.6	291	3.5	70	7.0	566
Surfing	12.0	322	1.5	50	0.1	2	4.6	374
Scuba diving	4.1	109	4.7	157	0.1	2	3.3	268
Windsurfing	5.4	144	3.2	108	3.0	61	3.9	313

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,678, age 35-54=3,373, age 55+=2,013. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	51.1	1,368	34.5	1,162	15.6	315	35.3	2,845
Downhill skiing	16.7	448	9.8	329	3.3	66	10.5	843
Snowboarding	24.4	654	4.5	152	1.0	21	10.3	827
Cross country skiing	2.9	77	3.3	110	2.8	57	3.0	244
Snowmobiling	13.0	348	5.0	168	2.5	51	7.0	567

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,678, age 35-54=3,373, age 55+=2,013. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	48.8	1,245	46.4	1,615	22.3	492	40.7	3,352
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	58.5	1,493	40.1	1,395	26.9	595	42.3	3,483
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.3	875	45.4	1,581	26.9	594	37.0	3,050
Mountain biking	35.1	896	24.1	839	6.8	150	22.9	1,885
Developed camping	35.3	901	30.8	1,071	12.0	265	27.1	2,237
Drive off-road	24.0	613	18.0	628	8.9	196	17.4	1,437
Primitive camping	21.0	535	15.9	555	2.8	61	14.0	1,151
Hunting (any type)	3.7	94	5.7	197	1.9	43	4.1	334
Backpacking	17.4	445	11.8	412	4.7	103	11.7	960
Big game hunting	1.9	49	3.8	131	1.5	34	2.6	214
Horseback riding on trails	17.0	434	13.9	485	3.6	79	12.1	998
Small game hunting	1.5	39	2.6	92	0.2	5	1.7	136
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.3	9	0.0	0	0.1	9

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,551, age 35-54=3,480, age 55+=2,209. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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 #
Visit historic sites	65.3	1,667	68.6	2,387	51.5	1,138	63.0	5,192
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.8	1,806	69.9	2,434	51.0	1,126	65.1	5,366
View/photograph natural scenery	65.9	1,682	70.1	2,438	60.7	1,341	66.3	5,461
Sightseeing	65.5	1,672	64.7	2,251	59.8	1,322	63.7	5,245
View/photograph other wildlife	55.4	1,414	68.6	2,387	48.2	1,064	59.0	4,865
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.9	1,323	61.2	2,130	53.0	1,171	56.1	4,624
View/photograph birds	27.7	707	41.3	1,438	46.9	1,036	38.6	3,181
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.7	961	44.3	1,540	31.7	701	38.9	3,202
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.2	771	28.6	995	21.5	475	27.2	2,241
View/photograph fish	22.7	579	24.2	843	14.2	314	21.1	1,736

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,551, age 35-54=3,480, age 55+=2,209. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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	91.9	2,345	91.1	3,170	84.0	1,856	89.5	7,371
Family gathering	75.9	1,936	78.8	2,741	70.0	1,547	75.5	6,224
Picnicking	70.4	1,796	70.8	2,463	56.1	1,240	66.7	5,499
Driving for pleasure	64.1	1,635	67.2	2,337	58.7	1,297	63.9	5,269
Bicycling (any type)	45.6	1,164	39.1	1,362	17.1	377	35.2	2,903
Horseback riding (any type)	20.6	525	16.5	574	4.4	97	14.5	1,196

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,551, age 35-54=3,480, age 55+=2,209. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.2	1,407	42.2	1,469	21.4	473	40.6	3,349
Visit a beach	52.8	1,348	47.1	1,638	31.4	694	44.7	3,680
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.7	1,549	54.3	1,891	25.7	567	48.6	4,007
Boating (any type)	47.1	1,201	39.3	1,367	21.8	482	37.0	3,050
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.1	1,048	33.1	1,153	18.3	405	31.6	2,606
Freshwater fishing	30.4	775	26.5	921	11.5	255	23.7	1,951
Motorboating	23.2	593	20.2	704	11.0	242	18.7	1,539
Warmwater fishing	22.0	561	18.2	634	6.3	139	16.2	1,334
Coldwater fishing	21.3	544	16.4	569	3.8	84	14.5	1,197
Saltwater fishing	12.7	324	8.7	304	5.5	122	9.1	750
Canoeing	19.1	488	12.9	449	7.4	164	13.4	1,101
Rafting	20.0	510	11.6	402	3.6	79	12.0	991
Sailing	13.2	337	6.6	229	4.3	96	8.0	662
Use personal watercraft	13.4	341	6.8	236	0.4	8	7.1	585
Waterskiing	10.8	276	5.9	205	0.5	11	6.0	492
Snorkeling	7.9	201	6.2	215	1.2	26	5.4	442
Kayaking	6.8	174	5.2	180	1.6	36	4.7	390
Rowing	3.1	78	3.1	108	1.4	30	2.6	216
Anadromous fishing	4.9	124	2.4	82	1.0	23	2.8	229
Surfing	3.4	88	0.7	26	0.2	4	1.4	118
Scuba diving	2.0	51	0.3	9	0.1	2	0.8	62
Windsurfing	3.6	92	1.4	47	0.0	0	1.7	139

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,551, age 35-54=3,480, age 55+=2,209. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON 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)	47.3	1,206	35.6	1,240	6.3	140	31.4	2,586
Downhill skiing	13.7	349	6.8	237	1.0	21	7.4	607
Snowboarding	9.8	250	3.8	133	0.6	13	4.8	396
Cross country skiing	3.0	77	2.8	98	1.0	21	2.4	196
Snowmobiling	7.5	191	4.7	162	0.0	0	4.3	353

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,551, age 35-54=3,480, age 55+=2,209. 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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GEORGE WASHINGTON National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	52.5	37,825	52.4	37,201	25.6	8,750	47.2	83,776
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.9	26,632	37.8	26,803	23.9	8,191	34.7	61,626
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.8	14,968	30.1	21,397	25.2	8,643	25.4	45,008
Mountain biking	38.8	27,998	25.6	18,187	14.5	4,974	28.8	51,159
Developed camping	20.2	14,593	15.7	11,177	4.7	1,623	15.4	27,393
Drive off-road	24.2	17,454	18.5	13,136	8.2	2,801	18.8	33,391
Primitive camping	25.6	18,465	12.3	8,766	7.3	2,483	16.8	29,714
Hunting (any type)	4.6	3,321	4.3	3,058	3.2	1,087	4.2	7,466
Backpacking	42.4	30,547	23.0	16,320	5.5	1,878	27.5	48,745
Big game hunting	2.0	1,472	2.0	1,395	2.0	675	2.0	3,542
Horseback riding on trails	6.1	4,406	4.7	3,328	2.9	1,007	4.9	8,741
Small game hunting	3.2	2,342	1.9	1,366	3.6	1,223	2.8	4,931
Migratory bird hunting	1.8	1,286	1.6	1,145	1.5	511	1.7	2,942

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

George Washington NF local area: 131 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,108, age 35-54=70,995, age 55+=34,244. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.