SAN JUAN 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 58.2 82,943 58.0 84,983 39.7 46,694 52.8 214,620
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 61.0 86,907 53.1 77,878 38.7 45,543 51.7 210,328
Developed camping 38.4 54,749 38.1 55,910 25.6 30,118 34.6 140,777
Primitive camping 48.3 68,823 33.2 48,705 18.8 22,148 34.4 139,676
Drive off-road 44.8 63,802 28.0 41,090 18.7 21,948 31.2 126,840
Mountain biking 44.2 62,916 28.1 41,229 14.4 16,922 29.8 121,067
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 26.4 37,585 26.6 39,060 21.8 25,607 25.1 102,252
Backpacking 30.8 43,830 22.9 33,534 10.8 12,641 22.1 90,005
Hunting (any type) 25.6 36,427 15.3 22,400 11.5 13,503 17.8 72,330
Horseback riding on trails 17.8 25,286 16.9 24,782 9.0 10,530 14.9 60,598
Big game hunting 16.3 23,169 13.6 19,995 7.6 8,900 12.8 52,064
Small game hunting 14.9 21,222 11.2 16,417 4.8 5,662 10.6 43,301
Migratory bird hunting 6.6 9,339 4.0 5,904 2.1 2,434 4.3 17,677

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,436, age 35-54=146,609, age 55+=117,571. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 71.3 101,627 71.9 105,425 67.4 79,270 70.4 286,322
Visit nature centers, etc. 70.9 101,053 68.4 100,257 56.2 66,026 65.7 267,336
Sightseeing 57.3 81,556 62.0 90,830 57.8 67,919 59.1 240,305
View/photograph other wildlife 57.3 81,616 59.7 87,540 55.5 65,227 57.6 234,383
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 51.0 72,686 57.2 83,844 53.2 62,555 53.9 219,085
Visit historic sites 47.4 67,535 54.1 79,371 46.4 54,580 49.6 201,486
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 33.0 47,017 38.5 56,439 32.1 37,768 34.7 141,224
View/photograph birds 23.3 33,249 36.9 54,070 43.2 50,818 34.0 138,137
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 35.7 50,872 31.1 45,567 22.9 26,926 30.3 123,365
View/photograph fish 29.8 42,441 28.2 41,413 19.9 23,409 26.4 107,263

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,436, age 35-54=146,609, age 55+=117,571. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 82.2 117,065 83.8 122,922 84.1 98,831 83.3 338,818
Family gathering 80.9 115,214 76.4 111,971 71.5 84,093 76.6 311,278
Picnicking 57.8 82,327 64.9 95,077 59.3 69,727 60.8 247,131
Driving for pleasure 60.2 85,679 61.3 89,918 58.2 68,476 60.0 244,073
Bicycling (any type) 55.4 78,967 42.8 62,770 25.9 30,420 42.3 172,157
Horseback riding (any type) 21.6 30,733 21.3 31,230 10.6 12,435 18.3 74,398

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,436, age 35-54=146,609, age 55+=117,571. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 55.4 78,865 38.0 55,684 20.2 23,714 38.9 158,263
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 53.0 75,560 37.2 54,518 18.8 22,132 37.4 152,210
Freshwater fishing 43.1 61,323 33.2 48,612 25.4 29,894 34.4 139,829
Boating (any type) 42.1 59,973 34.5 50,650 20.3 23,809 33.1 134,432
Visit a beach 37.6 53,559 33.1 48,564 22.1 25,951 31.5 128,074
Coldwater fishing 35.7 50,855 26.7 39,171 19.6 23,043 27.8 113,069
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 35.8 51,043 29.1 42,651 15.1 17,808 27.4 111,502
Motorboating 27.0 38,502 23.0 33,710 16.4 19,252 22.5 91,464
Warmwater fishing 26.5 37,811 20.4 29,870 12.9 15,110 20.4 82,791
Rafting 20.8 29,593 11.6 17,042 2.3 2,676 12.1 49,311
Use personal watercraft 20.6 29,284 7.1 10,411 2.0 2,331 10.3 42,026
Waterskiing 18.3 26,128 8.1 11,865 2.7 3,128 10.1 41,121
Snorkeling 8.6 12,293 7.2 10,531 5.1 5,980 7.1 28,804
Canoeing 7.7 10,901 5.5 8,128 2.4 2,778 5.4 21,807
Saltwater fishing 5.4 7,628 3.6 5,280 4.4 5,151 4.4 18,059
Anadromous fishing 5.5 7,883 3.5 5,183 2.5 2,924 3.9 15,990
Sailing 4.5 6,390 3.2 4,756 3.1 3,640 3.6 14,786
Kayaking 5.8 8,319 1.9 2,730 0.3 366 2.8 11,415
Rowing 3.2 4,537 2.6 3,872 1.0 1,176 2.4 9,585
Scuba diving 3.5 4,971 1.4 2,119 1.2 1,383 2.1 8,473
Surfing 2.3 3,320 1.6 2,373 0.0 8 1.4 5,701
Windsurfing 1.4 2,027 0.7 1,034 0.2 266 0.8 3,327

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,436, age 35-54=146,609, age 55+=117,571. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 49.5 70,513 36.2 53,113 15.8 18,568 35.0 142,194
Downhill skiing 21.7 30,884 19.1 27,954 5.3 6,287 16.0 65,125
Snowboarding 19.4 27,675 3.8 5,536 0.3 322 8.2 33,533
Snowmobiling 12.4 17,728 5.1 7,492 2.2 2,614 6.8 27,834
Cross country skiing 6.0 8,544 6.8 10,037 3.4 4,016 5.6 22,597

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,436, age 35-54=146,609, age 55+=117,571. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 58.8 10,466 51.6 8,125 43.3 4,354 52.6 22,945
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 48.7 8,675 34.9 5,496 29.6 2,982 39.3 17,153
Developed camping 34.1 6,074 29.4 4,623 21.2 2,129 29.4 12,826
Primitive camping 33.3 5,930 20.9 3,285 14.6 1,470 24.5 10,685
Drive off-road 40.7 7,254 25.6 4,023 17.7 1,781 29.9 13,058
Mountain biking 44.2 7,865 24.0 3,770 14.1 1,419 29.9 13,054
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.1 3,933 23.0 3,622 14.9 1,503 20.8 9,058
Backpacking 24.1 4,301 15.8 2,486 6.7 671 17.1 7,458
Hunting (any type) 23.2 4,137 13.2 2,077 10.3 1,036 16.6 7,250
Horseback riding on trails 14.4 2,569 15.1 2,380 9.8 981 13.6 5,930
Big game hunting 7.3 1,304 7.3 1,145 4.6 465 6.7 2,914
Small game hunting 8.5 1,506 8.1 1,268 3.6 360 7.2 3,134
Migratory bird hunting 3.7 661 2.4 382 1.3 132 2.7 1,175

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=17,812, age 35-54=15,738, age 55+=10,061. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 53.7 9,564 48.6 7,651 47.7 4,799 50.5 22,014
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.7 11,526 57.3 9,019 47.9 4,821 58.2 25,366
Sightseeing 40.8 7,276 43.3 6,821 40.1 4,031 41.6 18,128
View/photograph other wildlife 40.0 7,129 32.5 5,120 33.5 3,374 35.8 15,623
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 34.2 6,086 30.8 4,845 34.4 3,458 33.0 14,389
Visit historic sites 30.9 5,507 36.2 5,700 34.8 3,497 33.7 14,704
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 22.9 4,074 28.8 4,535 26.0 2,613 25.7 11,222
View/photograph birds 15.6 2,787 19.6 3,091 24.0 2,413 19.0 8,291
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 29.9 5,318 20.3 3,201 16.4 1,648 23.3 10,167
View/photograph fish 25.6 4,567 22.0 3,460 16.5 1,657 22.2 9,684

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=17,812, age 35-54=15,738, age 55+=10,061. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 66.7 11,873 68.0 10,694 72.7 7,312 68.5 29,879
Family gathering 81.6 14,539 74.0 11,639 66.5 6,688 75.4 32,866
Picnicking 49.1 8,754 52.4 8,244 48.5 4,880 50.2 21,878
Driving for pleasure 44.6 7,948 44.9 7,064 41.7 4,200 44.1 19,212
Bicycling (any type) 53.7 9,563 36.6 5,765 25.2 2,535 41.0 17,863
Horseback riding (any type) 18.1 3,219 20.8 3,277 13.1 1,322 17.9 7,818

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=17,812, age 35-54=15,738, age 55+=10,061. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 56.7 10,094 35.1 5,531 19.0 1,915 40.2 17,540
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 46.2 8,228 33.3 5,244 18.0 1,807 35.0 15,279
Freshwater fishing 39.9 7,105 29.2 4,602 25.4 2,557 32.7 14,264
Boating (any type) 29.3 5,227 24.6 3,875 17.4 1,748 24.9 10,850
Visit a beach 33.4 5,953 26.9 4,236 21.2 2,128 28.2 12,317
Coldwater fishing 29.0 5,164 20.6 3,248 16.4 1,647 23.1 10,059
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.9 4,965 21.3 3,348 11.0 1,105 21.6 9,418
Motorboating 17.4 3,096 14.4 2,272 12.8 1,292 15.3 6,660
Warmwater fishing 27.9 4,976 24.2 3,810 16.3 1,635 23.9 10,421
Rafting 13.4 2,385 8.2 1,289 1.5 148 8.8 3,822
Use personal watercraft 21.9 3,907 7.5 1,182 2.9 296 12.3 5,385
Waterskiing 15.7 2,790 8.1 1,268 1.9 191 9.7 4,249
Snorkeling 5.9 1,045 5.4 851 4.2 421 5.3 2,317
Canoeing 4.9 865 3.4 541 1.3 129 3.5 1,535
Saltwater fishing 3.5 631 3.3 518 5.1 518 3.8 1,667
Anadromous fishing 2.8 499 1.9 305 1.5 148 2.2 952
Sailing 2.3 418 1.2 186 1.5 149 1.7 753
Kayaking 3.1 550 0.5 80 0.4 41 1.5 671
Rowing 2.8 490 0.9 149 0.4 38 1.6 677
Scuba diving 2.5 446 1.0 161 0.7 72 1.6 679
Surfing 2.4 430 1.8 291 0.0 0 1.7 721
Windsurfing 2.2 385 0.5 81 0.0 0 1.1 466

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=17,812, age 35-54=15,738, age 55+=10,061. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 35.9 6,396 24.4 3,844 11.5 1,155 26.1 11,395
Downhill skiing 16.0 2,844 11.8 1,859 3.6 365 11.6 5,068
Snowboarding 24.9 4,431 5.7 899 0.8 76 12.4 5,406
Snowmobiling 5.5 974 1.9 299 0.9 88 3.1 1,361
Cross country skiing 2.4 429 2.4 374 1.3 129 2.1 932

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=17,812, age 35-54=15,738, age 55+=10,061. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 51.5 8,205 54.3 8,178 26.9 3,061 45.9 19,444
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 36.6 5,837 35.4 5,331 18.7 2,130 31.4 13,298
Developed camping 28.1 4,473 31.0 4,676 19.3 2,192 26.8 11,341
Primitive camping 18.6 2,964 14.0 2,104 7.2 824 13.9 5,892
Drive off-road 25.1 3,993 16.0 2,406 8.6 976 17.4 7,375
Mountain biking 32.6 5,203 22.2 3,345 7.1 803 22.1 9,351
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.9 3,324 19.6 2,960 17.2 1,958 19.4 8,242
Backpacking 14.7 2,347 14.0 2,109 5.1 582 11.9 5,038
Hunting (any type) 4.9 786 2.2 328 1.6 187 3.1 1,301
Horseback riding on trails 13.5 2,144 9.8 1,480 3.3 377 9.4 4,001
Big game hunting 2.8 445 1.3 194 0.3 32 1.6 671
Small game hunting 2.4 378 0.7 98 0.3 30 1.2 506
Migratory bird hunting 0.4 65 0.2 25 0.0 0 0.2 90

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,938, age 35-54=15,073, age 55+=11,384. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 54.2 8,632 56.8 8,559 48.4 5,508 53.5 22,699
Visit nature centers, etc. 66.6 10,622 62.4 9,410 48.7 5,544 60.3 25,576
Sightseeing 39.9 6,352 43.2 6,509 39.6 4,508 41.0 17,369
View/photograph other wildlife 33.7 5,366 39.6 5,962 30.9 3,513 35.0 14,841
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 39.2 6,241 43.8 6,600 34.2 3,889 39.5 16,730
Visit historic sites 34.7 5,523 36.4 5,487 29.0 3,302 33.8 14,312
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.8 4,269 30.5 4,593 20.6 2,343 26.4 11,205
View/photograph birds 14.7 2,340 22.7 3,428 27.4 3,122 21.0 8,890
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 16.8 2,671 20.0 3,018 13.4 1,527 17.0 7,216
View/photograph fish 19.8 3,161 19.6 2,951 10.3 1,178 17.2 7,290

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,938, age 35-54=15,073, age 55+=11,384. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 81.3 12,959 80.9 12,199 73.9 8,418 79.2 33,576
Family gathering 78.5 12,511 75.7 11,414 71.2 8,106 75.6 32,031
Picnicking 55.4 8,834 61.3 9,239 52.3 5,951 56.7 24,024
Driving for pleasure 42.2 6,722 43.2 6,511 39.9 4,541 41.9 17,774
Bicycling (any type) 45.2 7,207 35.8 5,395 15.2 1,731 33.8 14,333
Horseback riding (any type) 19.6 3,122 11.4 1,722 3.4 385 12.3 5,229

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,938, age 35-54=15,073, age 55+=11,384. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 54.9 8,750 39.6 5,970 21.1 2,399 40.4 17,119
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 40.3 6,416 28.7 4,320 11.8 1,340 28.5 12,076
Freshwater fishing 21.7 3,461 15.6 2,357 11.6 1,320 16.8 7,138
Boating (any type) 27.1 4,317 23.8 3,586 10.1 1,145 21.3 9,048
Visit a beach 28.4 4,521 27.9 4,199 15.0 1,704 24.6 10,424
Coldwater fishing 14.6 2,319 10.3 1,554 7.6 870 11.2 4,743
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 20.6 3,278 19.4 2,924 8.8 1,001 17.0 7,203
Motorboating 13.4 2,136 15.4 2,318 7.5 850 12.5 5,304
Warmwater fishing 14.7 2,336 10.6 1,604 8.3 940 11.5 4,880
Rafting 14.8 2,365 7.0 1,054 1.0 112 8.3 3,531
Use personal watercraft 20.5 3,260 8.4 1,259 2.2 245 11.2 4,764
Waterskiing 9.9 1,581 3.7 553 1.9 215 5.5 2,349
Snorkeling 4.0 636 3.7 551 2.0 224 3.3 1,411
Canoeing 1.6 253 1.3 195 0.5 62 1.2 510
Saltwater fishing 4.1 651 1.6 241 1.0 109 2.4 1,001
Anadromous fishing 1.7 275 1.1 161 0.7 75 1.2 511
Sailing 2.3 369 2.6 392 1.3 144 2.1 905
Kayaking 2.0 321 0.7 112 0.0 0 1.0 433
Rowing 2.5 406 3.6 543 0.4 50 2.4 999
Scuba diving 0.6 93 0.2 24 0.2 19 0.3 136
Surfing 0.9 151 1.2 179 0.0 0 0.8 330
Windsurfing 0.2 37 0.2 37 0.2 22 0.2 96

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,938, age 35-54=15,073, age 55+=11,384. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 30.3 4,829 21.0 3,158 5.4 613 20.3 8,600
Downhill skiing 9.7 1,541 8.8 1,322 1.6 178 7.2 3,041
Snowboarding 13.7 2,185 2.0 307 0.0 1 5.9 2,493
Snowmobiling 2.9 459 1.3 203 0.5 60 1.7 722
Cross country skiing 2.0 324 2.0 301 0.8 93 1.7 718

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,938, age 35-54=15,073, age 55+=11,384. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 67.0 24,310 62.8 26,487 53.9 20,297 61.2 71,094
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 68.4 24,846 60.7 25,578 50.6 19,061 59.8 69,485
Developed camping 42.6 15,466 45.2 19,041 29.3 11,014 39.2 45,521
Primitive camping 60.2 21,841 42.6 17,974 25.6 9,633 42.6 49,448
Drive off-road 54.8 19,913 34.8 14,658 27.4 10,311 38.7 44,882
Mountain biking 49.3 17,897 30.7 12,949 21.5 8,101 33.5 38,947
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 32.1 11,666 30.7 12,955 22.0 8,292 28.3 32,913
Backpacking 39.1 14,208 31.3 13,214 14.4 5,427 28.3 32,849
Hunting (any type) 31.0 11,257 25.6 10,798 20.5 7,735 25.7 29,790
Horseback riding on trails 19.3 7,009 20.9 8,815 13.9 5,224 18.1 21,048
Big game hunting 22.9 8,318 22.5 9,480 15.1 5,688 20.2 23,486
Small game hunting 22.2 8,061 19.2 8,080 9.7 3,662 17.1 19,803
Migratory bird hunting 10.7 3,871 7.3 3,097 4.9 1,846 7.6 8,814

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,306, age 35-54=42,157, age 55+=37,645. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 79.5 28,881 75.4 31,797 74.7 28,137 76.5 88,815
Visit nature centers, etc. 73.4 26,659 73.2 30,840 60.7 22,863 69.2 80,362
Sightseeing 64.9 23,577 69.7 29,374 64.0 24,088 66.4 77,039
View/photograph other wildlife 64.4 23,379 63.2 26,664 64.4 24,254 64.0 74,297
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 49.5 17,976 56.1 23,658 58.4 21,995 54.8 63,629
Visit historic sites 53.9 19,558 61.6 25,983 54.4 20,473 56.9 66,014
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 31.3 11,375 37.9 15,967 39.8 14,985 36.5 42,327
View/photograph birds 24.7 8,951 38.5 16,238 41.7 15,690 35.2 40,879
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 39.5 14,340 36.7 15,480 26.7 10,056 34.3 39,876
View/photograph fish 32.2 11,676 36.5 15,369 28.4 10,694 32.5 37,739

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,306, age 35-54=42,157, age 55+=37,645. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 79.1 28,728 84.2 35,478 89.5 33,710 84.3 97,916
Family gathering 78.6 28,520 75.3 31,743 69.4 26,136 74.4 86,399
Picnicking 55.4 20,096 67.7 28,558 60.2 22,679 61.4 71,333
Driving for pleasure 69.1 25,075 66.4 27,978 65.1 24,502 66.8 77,555
Bicycling (any type) 60.8 22,071 47.3 19,938 36.3 13,668 48.0 55,677
Horseback riding (any type) 21.8 7,923 25.6 10,799 17.7 6,656 21.9 25,378

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,306, age 35-54=42,157, age 55+=37,645. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 61.0 22,143 37.8 15,945 24.1 9,054 40.6 47,142
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 56.0 20,332 41.4 17,467 25.6 9,631 40.8 47,430
Freshwater fishing 55.2 20,033 47.6 20,064 40.0 15,052 47.5 55,149
Boating (any type) 52.8 19,183 41.9 17,665 28.8 10,836 41.1 47,684
Visit a beach 43.4 15,767 35.6 15,027 30.5 11,478 36.4 42,272
Coldwater fishing 48.9 17,758 42.0 17,727 32.3 12,157 41.0 47,642
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.6 15,464 29.7 12,517 18.5 6,973 30.1 34,954
Motorboating 34.4 12,496 26.0 10,944 22.9 8,623 27.6 32,063
Warmwater fishing 31.3 11,377 25.3 10,668 18.5 6,961 25.0 29,006
Rafting 24.1 8,754 14.9 6,281 3.6 1,352 14.1 16,387
Use personal watercraft 17.9 6,488 6.7 2,836 1.6 600 8.5 9,924
Waterskiing 24.4 8,866 11.4 4,785 4.2 1,587 13.1 15,238
Snorkeling 14.9 5,393 9.5 4,025 9.4 3,542 11.2 12,960
Canoeing 12.5 4,528 8.4 3,522 3.2 1,198 8.0 9,248
Saltwater fishing 6.6 2,399 5.3 2,253 9.3 3,516 7.0 8,168
Anadromous fishing 7.3 2,657 6.2 2,630 5.2 1,960 6.2 7,247
Sailing 6.1 2,201 3.7 1,539 5.0 1,875 4.8 5,615
Kayaking 10.1 3,670 2.2 936 0.6 233 4.2 4,839
Rowing 3.2 1,152 2.6 1,100 1.2 451 2.3 2,703
Scuba diving 6.2 2,253 2.9 1,209 2.2 828 3.7 4,290
Surfing 4.5 1,646 2.2 940 0.0 5 2.2 2,591
Windsurfing 2.7 979 1.3 543 0.0 0 1.3 1,522

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,306, age 35-54=42,157, age 55+=37,645. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 61.7 22,418 43.7 18,420 24.0 9,039 43.0 49,877
Downhill skiing 34.6 12,565 27.5 11,583 9.8 3,685 24.0 27,833
Snowboarding 25.5 9,252 5.4 2,295 0.4 136 10.1 11,683
Snowmobiling 15.5 5,643 7.9 3,331 2.8 1,042 8.6 10,016
Cross country skiing 7.5 2,736 10.9 4,607 6.1 2,294 8.3 9,637

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=36,306, age 35-54=42,157, age 55+=37,645. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 57.5 19,109 60.8 26,089 32.6 13,333 50.0 58,531
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 64.0 21,277 51.2 21,970 33.7 13,786 48.7 57,033
Developed camping 43.4 14,433 39.3 16,854 25.0 10,228 35.4 41,515
Primitive camping 41.0 13,632 28.4 12,208 12.2 5,003 26.3 30,843
Drive off-road 33.9 11,254 23.2 9,944 12.7 5,218 22.6 26,416
Mountain biking 40.1 13,339 29.7 12,737 11.0 4,486 26.1 30,562
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 30.2 10,024 28.5 12,217 27.4 11,225 28.6 33,466
Backpacking 28.4 9,437 20.1 8,635 10.1 4,125 19.0 22,197
Hunting (any type) 7.4 2,462 3.5 1,510 2.5 1,040 4.3 5,012
Horseback riding on trails 16.9 5,600 15.9 6,831 5.5 2,249 12.5 14,680
Big game hunting 5.2 1,736 4.4 1,873 1.1 443 3.5 4,052
Small game hunting 4.4 1,462 1.8 757 0.4 150 2.0 2,369
Migratory bird hunting 1.9 625 0.8 328 0.0 9 0.8 962

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=33,227, age 35-54=42,940, age 55+=40,955. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 85.3 28,334 84.8 36,394 72.2 29,586 80.5 94,314
Visit nature centers, etc. 81.9 27,206 76.5 32,841 59.2 24,248 72.0 84,295
Sightseeing 69.2 23,009 66.3 28,450 59.7 24,433 64.8 75,892
View/photograph other wildlife 63.8 21,206 70.5 30,274 59.1 24,204 64.6 75,684
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 64.5 21,443 73.0 31,344 58.5 23,951 65.5 76,738
Visit historic sites 58.8 19,553 62.7 26,909 48.1 19,687 56.5 66,149
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 36.4 12,108 40.4 17,353 29.2 11,957 35.4 41,418
View/photograph birds 26.4 8,784 41.9 18,011 49.9 20,454 40.3 47,249
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 28.8 9,560 27.5 11,803 19.3 7,885 25.0 29,248
View/photograph fish 27.0 8,986 24.7 10,600 16.1 6,598 22.4 26,184

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=33,227, age 35-54=42,940, age 55+=40,955. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 96.5 32,077 92.9 39,877 85.9 35,194 91.5 107,148
Family gathering 82.8 27,515 77.9 33,436 74.9 30,672 78.2 91,623
Picnicking 69.9 23,241 71.3 30,618 64.6 26,465 68.6 80,324
Driving for pleasure 67.4 22,381 67.7 29,061 60.2 24,652 65.0 76,094
Bicycling (any type) 56.7 18,826 46.3 19,861 21.8 8,911 40.6 47,598
Horseback riding (any type) 20.4 6,772 19.8 8,483 5.1 2,091 14.8 17,346

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=33,227, age 35-54=42,940, age 55+=40,955. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Swimming in an outdoor pool 60.5 20,097 45.5 19,534 19.1 7,820 40.5 47,451
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 58.4 19,395 37.3 16,017 15.8 6,465 35.8 41,877
Freshwater fishing 32.9 10,927 25.1 10,769 15.1 6,179 23.8 27,875
Boating (any type) 46.8 15,563 37.1 15,921 16.6 6,819 32.7 38,303
Visit a beach 43.0 14,286 38.2 16,409 18.2 7,463 32.6 38,158
Coldwater fishing 27.6 9,174 19.4 8,350 12.0 4,919 19.2 22,443
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 38.9 12,910 33.0 14,185 15.3 6,251 28.5 33,346
Motorboating 29.7 9,853 24.1 10,328 13.0 5,306 21.8 25,487
Warmwater fishing 17.2 5,727 11.1 4,770 5.0 2,052 10.7 12,549
Rafting 23.8 7,921 11.6 4,960 2.0 816 11.7 13,697
Use personal watercraft 20.0 6,656 6.4 2,759 1.7 706 8.6 10,121
Waterskiing 19.7 6,531 6.4 2,743 1.7 692 8.5 9,966
Snorkeling 10.0 3,334 8.6 3,689 3.1 1,262 7.1 8,285
Canoeing 4.5 1,490 4.6 1,964 2.4 972 3.8 4,426
Saltwater fishing 4.9 1,635 2.3 1,008 1.0 395 2.6 3,038
Anadromous fishing 3.3 1,092 2.2 927 1.0 404 2.1 2,423
Sailing 5.3 1,773 5.3 2,272 3.1 1,266 4.5 5,311
Kayaking 6.6 2,208 3.0 1,283 0.0 0 3.0 3,491
Rowing 3.0 991 3.4 1,472 1.2 506 2.5 2,969
Scuba diving 2.1 688 0.8 328 0.8 320 1.1 1,336
Surfing 1.6 540 1.2 513 0.0 0 0.9 1,053
Windsurfing 0.6 211 0.7 318 0.6 243 0.7 772

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=33,227, age 35-54=42,940, age 55+=40,955. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 55.5 18,446 42.0 18,048 12.8 5,232 35.6 41,726
Downhill skiing 24.9 8,262 22.7 9,753 4.0 1,623 16.8 19,638
Snowboarding 18.4 6,120 2.4 1,024 0.0 14 6.1 7,158
Snowmobiling 10.5 3,492 4.0 1,728 1.8 747 5.1 5,967
Cross country skiing 8.4 2,800 8.5 3,634 2.7 1,097 6.4 7,531

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=33,227, age 35-54=42,940, age 55+=40,955. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Day hiking 28.1 221 26.1 130 20.3 32 26.6 383
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 33.8 266 29.3 146 24.7 39 31.3 451
Developed camping 24.3 191 25.5 127 17.1 27 23.9 345
Primitive camping 20.1 158 13.7 68 8.2 13 16.6 239
Drive off-road 32.8 258 20.5 102 16.5 26 26.8 386
Mountain biking 32.7 257 19.1 95 12.7 20 25.8 372
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 18.7 147 18.1 90 11.4 18 17.7 255
Backpacking 14.2 112 10.8 54 3.2 5 11.9 171
Hunting (any type) 7.1 56 4.8 24 2.5 4 5.8 84
Horseback riding on trails 11.6 91 12.7 63 7.6 12 11.5 166
Big game hunting 4.6 36 4.6 23 1.3 2 4.2 61
Small game hunting 5.3 42 4.4 22 0.6 1 4.5 65
Migratory bird hunting 1.7 13 0.8 4 0.0 0 1.2 17

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=786, age 35-54=498, age 55+=158. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 53.8 423 51.4 256 51.9 82 52.8 761
Visit nature centers, etc. 51.5 405 49.8 248 41.8 66 49.9 719
Sightseeing 51.3 403 54.0 269 50.0 79 52.1 751
View/photograph other wildlife 35.2 277 33.9 169 33.5 53 34.6 499
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 29.6 233 32.9 164 34.2 54 31.3 451
Visit historic sites 37.8 297 43.4 216 38.6 61 39.8 574
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 23.9 188 30.9 154 29.1 46 26.9 388
View/photograph birds 13.2 104 20.5 102 23.4 37 16.9 243
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 18.6 146 16.1 80 12.7 20 17.1 246
View/photograph fish 21.8 171 23.7 118 16.5 26 21.8 315

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=786, age 35-54=498, age 55+=158. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 77.2 607 81.5 406 86.1 136 79.7 1,149
Family gathering 78.9 620 74.5 371 65.8 104 75.9 1,095
Picnicking 46.8 368 55.8 278 48.7 77 50.1 723
Driving for pleasure 47.2 371 46.0 229 43.7 69 46.4 669
Bicycling (any type) 53.4 420 39.8 198 28.5 45 46.0 663
Horseback riding (any type) 11.8 93 13.9 69 8.9 14 12.2 176

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=786, age 35-54=498, age 55+=158. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 55.3 435 34.1 170 17.1 27 43.8 632
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 28.9 227 21.7 108 11.4 18 24.5 353
Freshwater fishing 32.6 256 27.3 136 22.2 35 29.6 427
Boating (any type) 22.1 174 17.7 88 12.0 19 19.5 281
Visit a beach 39.6 311 32.5 162 24.7 39 35.5 512
Coldwater fishing 20.5 161 17.1 85 10.8 17 18.2 263
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 25.3 199 18.1 90 10.1 16 21.2 305
Motorboating 10.8 85 8.4 42 6.3 10 9.5 137
Warmwater fishing 33.5 263 27.7 138 19.6 31 30.0 432
Rafting 6.5 51 4.0 20 0.0 0 4.9 71
Use personal watercraft 15.5 122 5.4 27 1.3 2 10.5 151
Waterskiing 10.6 83 4.8 24 0.6 1 7.5 108
Snorkeling 6.0 47 3.8 19 1.9 3 4.8 69
Canoeing 1.4 11 1.0 5 0.0 0 1.1 16
Saltwater fishing 6.0 47 4.6 23 5.7 9 5.5 79
Anadromous fishing 3.9 31 3.0 15 0.6 1 3.3 47
Sailing 2.5 20 1.4 7 0.0 0 1.9 27
Kayaking 1.5 12 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.8 12
Rowing 1.7 13 0.6 3 0.0 0 1.1 16
Scuba diving 5.0 39 2.2 11 0.6 1 3.5 51
Surfing 0.6 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.3 5
Windsurfing 0.6 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.3 5

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=786, age 35-54=498, age 55+=158. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 30.2 237 20.1 100 10.1 16 24.5 353
Downhill skiing 12.6 99 9.4 47 1.3 2 10.3 148
Snowboarding 15.3 120 3.0 15 0.0 0 9.4 135
Snowmobiling 8.4 66 3.0 15 0.6 1 5.7 82
Cross country skiing 1.1 9 1.2 6 0.0 0 1.0 15

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=786, age 35-54=498, age 55+=158. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 22.6 66 27.4 54 10.1 14 21.3 134
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 29.1 85 25.9 51 17.3 24 25.5 160
Developed camping 24.3 71 21.3 42 14.4 20 21.2 133
Primitive camping 13.4 39 8.1 16 3.6 5 9.6 60
Drive off-road 18.8 55 11.2 22 5.0 7 13.4 84
Mountain biking 26.0 76 17.8 35 5.0 7 18.8 118
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 16.8 49 15.7 31 12.2 17 15.4 97
Backpacking 9.2 27 6.6 13 1.4 2 6.7 42
Hunting (any type) 1.0 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 3
Horseback riding on trails 10.3 30 8.1 16 2.9 4 8.0 50
Big game hunting 1.0 3 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.6 4
Small game hunting 1.0 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 3
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.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292, age 35-54=197, age 55+=139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 56.5 165 57.4 113 46.0 64 54.5 342
Visit nature centers, etc. 56.2 164 53.8 106 40.3 56 51.9 326
Sightseeing 52.4 153 55.3 109 48.2 67 52.4 329
View/photograph other wildlife 33.2 97 38.1 75 30.9 43 34.2 215
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 39.4 115 43.1 85 34.5 48 39.5 248
Visit historic sites 41.4 121 42.6 84 33.1 46 40.0 251
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 29.1 85 33.5 66 23.0 32 29.1 183
View/photograph birds 14.4 42 23.9 47 28.8 40 20.5 129
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 13.0 38 11.7 23 10.1 14 11.9 75
View/photograph fish 18.5 54 17.3 34 9.4 13 16.1 101

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292, age 35-54=197, age 55+=139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 94.2 275 91.9 181 86.3 120 91.7 576
Family gathering 80.5 235 77.2 152 73.4 102 77.9 489
Picnicking 56.2 164 58.4 115 55.4 77 56.7 356
Driving for pleasure 44.2 129 44.7 88 43.2 60 44.1 277
Bicycling (any type) 47.3 138 36.0 71 15.1 21 36.6 230
Horseback riding (any type) 11.3 33 9.1 18 2.9 4 8.8 55

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292, age 35-54=197, age 55+=139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 53.4 156 37.1 73 17.3 24 40.3 253
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 27.1 79 17.8 35 6.5 9 19.6 123
Freshwater fishing 19.5 57 14.2 28 7.2 10 15.1 95
Boating (any type) 19.2 56 14.2 28 6.5 9 14.8 93
Visit a beach 34.9 102 32.5 64 15.8 22 29.9 188
Coldwater fishing 11.0 32 5.6 11 2.9 4 7.5 47
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 21.9 64 18.8 37 5.8 8 17.4 109
Motorboating 7.9 23 6.1 12 2.9 4 6.2 39
Warmwater fishing 18.5 54 12.2 24 10.1 14 14.6 92
Rafting 6.5 19 2.0 4 0.0 0 3.7 23
Use personal watercraft 17.1 50 6.1 12 1.4 2 10.2 64
Waterskiing 6.8 20 2.0 4 1.4 2 4.1 26
Snorkeling 2.7 8 1.5 3 1.4 2 2.1 13
Canoeing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
Saltwater fishing 4.1 12 0.5 1 0.0 0 2.1 13
Anadromous fishing 1.4 4 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.8 5
Sailing 2.4 7 1.0 2 0.0 0 1.4 9
Kayaking 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 1
Rowing 0.3 1 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.3 2
Scuba diving 1.0 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.5 3
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.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292, age 35-54=197, age 55+=139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 24.0 70 16.2 32 3.6 5 17.0 107
Downhill skiing 6.5 19 5.6 11 0.7 1 4.9 31
Snowboarding 8.6 25 0.0 0 0.0 0 4.0 25
Snowmobiling 3.8 11 1.0 2 0.0 0 2.1 13
Cross country skiing 0.7 2 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.5 3

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=292, age 35-54=197, age 55+=139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 58.7 11,083 50.8 7,069 41.4 3,081 52.8 21,233
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 74.4 14,038 65.4 9,102 54.3 4,041 67.6 27,181
Developed camping 37.2 7,009 35.7 4,968 25.8 1,918 34.5 13,895
Primitive camping 78.8 14,871 53.5 7,455 42.7 3,176 63.4 25,502
Drive off-road 69.8 13,171 42.0 5,852 30.6 2,279 52.9 21,302
Mountain biking 55.6 10,496 28.3 3,946 17.4 1,293 39.1 15,735
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.9 4,329 27.4 3,821 14.9 1,112 23.0 9,262
Backpacking 44.5 8,401 24.8 3,446 15.1 1,122 32.2 12,969
Hunting (any type) 70.9 13,384 48.7 6,775 37.7 2,809 57.1 22,968
Horseback riding on trails 21.7 4,091 23.4 3,263 15.5 1,155 21.1 8,509
Big game hunting 38.3 7,225 42.8 5,954 27.7 2,064 37.9 15,243
Small game hunting 38.0 7,165 41.1 5,719 16.9 1,258 35.1 14,142
Migratory bird hunting 20.9 3,950 14.4 1,999 5.7 426 15.8 6,375

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,866, age 35-54=13,923, age 55+=7,446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 65.9 12,439 64.0 8,910 63.7 4,744 64.9 26,093
Visit nature centers, etc. 63.6 11,993 55.3 7,706 47.2 3,516 57.7 23,215
Sightseeing 54.3 10,251 64.0 8,914 62.2 4,631 59.1 23,796
View/photograph other wildlife 66.3 12,515 57.7 8,028 58.2 4,331 61.8 24,874
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 47.7 9,007 45.6 6,351 54.9 4,088 48.3 19,446
Visit historic sites 41.0 7,726 49.6 6,900 49.1 3,653 45.4 18,279
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 37.1 6,993 46.2 6,435 36.3 2,700 40.1 16,128
View/photograph birds 24.2 4,557 38.5 5,364 49.0 3,650 33.7 13,571
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 59.6 11,241 46.3 6,449 34.1 2,538 50.3 20,228
View/photograph fish 38.8 7,313 29.5 4,107 22.0 1,640 32.5 13,060

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,866, age 35-54=13,923, age 55+=7,446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 71.5 13,485 72.8 10,138 79.0 5,886 73.3 29,509
Family gathering 83.3 15,706 77.3 10,758 67.9 5,059 78.3 31,523
Picnicking 50.8 9,578 57.0 7,930 50.9 3,791 52.9 21,299
Driving for pleasure 63.1 11,902 64.5 8,981 61.0 4,541 63.2 25,424
Bicycling (any type) 60.5 11,409 37.3 5,191 25.7 1,915 46.0 18,515
Horseback riding (any type) 23.6 4,461 28.8 4,009 19.5 1,450 24.7 9,920

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,866, age 35-54=13,923, age 55+=7,446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 47.4 8,941 27.6 3,843 12.2 905 34.0 13,689
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 63.5 11,973 42.5 5,921 19.1 1,424 48.0 19,318
Freshwater fishing 61.9 11,682 49.4 6,873 39.7 2,953 53.5 21,508
Boating (any type) 42.6 8,042 36.5 5,078 23.9 1,777 37.0 14,897
Visit a beach 38.2 7,214 28.2 3,924 18.4 1,370 31.1 12,508
Coldwater fishing 53.0 10,003 38.9 5,412 28.2 2,099 43.5 17,514
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 46.3 8,727 34.3 4,779 16.9 1,258 36.7 14,764
Motorboating 35.5 6,706 30.0 4,173 23.2 1,726 31.3 12,605
Warmwater fishing 44.9 8,474 42.6 5,937 25.5 1,900 40.5 16,311
Rafting 20.4 3,850 13.2 1,839 1.7 127 14.5 5,816
Use personal watercraft 26.5 5,004 7.1 986 3.3 244 15.5 6,234
Waterskiing 22.2 4,189 12.0 1,665 2.0 150 14.9 6,004
Snorkeling 5.2 984 5.8 813 3.6 269 5.1 2,066
Canoeing 15.2 2,859 9.9 1,380 4.1 302 11.3 4,541
Saltwater fishing 5.7 1,084 5.3 742 5.1 383 5.5 2,209
Anadromous fishing 11.3 2,133 3.3 455 0.9 65 6.6 2,653
Sailing 3.6 684 0.8 117 0.9 69 2.2 870
Kayaking 5.4 1,024 0.5 70 1.2 91 2.9 1,185
Rowing 4.0 756 0.5 66 1.2 93 2.3 915
Scuba diving 5.5 1,046 2.6 358 1.4 107 3.8 1,511
Surfing 1.5 277 1.3 187 0.0 3 1.2 467
Windsurfing 2.1 387 0.4 51 0.0 0 1.1 438

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,866, age 35-54=13,923, age 55+=7,446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 55.8 10,526 34.4 4,795 20.5 1,529 41.9 16,850
Downhill skiing 20.0 3,781 13.7 1,909 3.1 231 14.7 5,921
Snowboarding 20.8 3,918 5.6 774 1.1 83 11.9 4,775
Snowmobiling 27.7 5,227 5.4 755 7.7 572 16.3 6,554
Cross country skiing 7.5 1,416 2.9 409 2.1 156 4.9 1,981

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,866, age 35-54=13,923, age 55+=7,446. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 49.6 9,166 55.5 8,587 25.7 2,443 46.5 20,196
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 62.7 11,589 64.6 9,997 35.9 3,411 57.5 24,997
Developed camping 36.8 6,812 34.9 5,401 26.7 2,537 33.9 14,750
Primitive camping 49.8 9,207 35.5 5,491 21.1 2,001 38.4 16,699
Drive off-road 41.8 7,730 25.8 3,991 14.0 1,325 30.0 13,046
Mountain biking 40.9 7,567 27.4 4,233 8.1 769 28.9 12,569
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 21.5 3,968 21.0 3,246 15.1 1,438 19.9 8,652
Backpacking 26.2 4,839 22.5 3,480 7.3 690 20.7 9,009
Hunting (any type) 23.2 4,285 5.6 861 7.2 685 13.4 5,831
Horseback riding on trails 20.0 3,688 12.2 1,884 5.5 523 14.0 6,095
Big game hunting 22.0 4,071 8.4 1,307 2.1 203 12.8 5,581
Small game hunting 14.0 2,585 3.0 463 2.1 201 7.5 3,249
Migratory bird hunting 0.8 146 0.4 67 0.2 21 0.5 234

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,486, age 35-54=15,470, age 55+=9,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 68.8 12,715 73.4 11,353 65.1 6,178 69.6 30,246
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.8 11,974 62.6 9,680 50.1 4,756 60.8 26,410
Sightseeing 54.9 10,141 64.9 10,039 62.5 5,931 60.1 26,111
View/photograph other wildlife 61.7 11,406 71.3 11,036 56.5 5,365 64.0 27,807
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 61.2 11,321 68.2 10,543 52.3 4,964 61.7 26,828
Visit historic sites 48.3 8,936 50.4 7,796 39.5 3,748 47.1 20,480
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 41.8 7,725 46.1 7,135 31.8 3,016 41.1 17,876
View/photograph birds 30.2 5,578 49.4 7,646 56.2 5,332 42.7 18,556
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 40.2 7,440 35.0 5,420 33.8 3,209 37.0 16,069
View/photograph fish 34.3 6,332 29.9 4,629 16.4 1,557 28.8 12,518

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,486, age 35-54=15,470, age 55+=9,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 88.9 16,442 86.7 13,417 82.2 7,806 86.7 37,665
Family gathering 81.1 14,984 77.5 11,982 73.9 7,016 78.2 33,982
Picnicking 58.9 10,889 62.8 9,715 59.4 5,644 60.4 26,248
Driving for pleasure 58.5 10,812 62.8 9,716 60.9 5,785 60.6 26,313
Bicycling (any type) 48.6 8,981 39.6 6,121 16.1 1,533 38.3 16,635
Horseback riding (any type) 27.3 5,038 18.1 2,795 5.3 506 19.2 8,339

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,486, age 35-54=15,470, age 55+=9,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 42.3 7,811 28.2 4,367 15.9 1,509 31.5 13,687
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 45.8 8,469 33.3 5,149 14.5 1,378 34.5 14,996
Freshwater fishing 41.6 7,690 24.0 3,708 18.6 1,767 30.3 13,165
Boating (any type) 38.6 7,137 27.3 4,229 14.9 1,412 29.4 12,778
Visit a beach 27.2 5,028 27.6 4,266 17.6 1,670 25.2 10,964
Coldwater fishing 33.4 6,177 17.7 2,742 13.9 1,320 23.6 10,239
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.3 5,239 30.0 4,639 12.3 1,167 25.4 11,045
Motorboating 21.7 4,005 23.0 3,555 15.0 1,422 20.7 8,982
Warmwater fishing 24.6 4,544 18.6 2,881 16.5 1,570 20.7 8,995
Rafting 22.6 4,180 10.1 1,566 1.3 121 13.5 5,867
Use personal watercraft 20.0 3,691 8.5 1,322 2.5 236 12.1 5,249
Waterskiing 10.8 2,003 5.2 805 3.1 290 7.1 3,098
Snorkeling 3.8 710 3.2 498 2.5 234 3.3 1,442
Canoeing 4.5 833 3.1 485 1.2 112 3.3 1,430
Saltwater fishing 5.8 1,076 2.9 449 2.1 197 4.0 1,722
Anadromous fishing 6.4 1,181 4.4 685 2.9 271 4.9 2,137
Sailing 4.9 902 1.5 230 1.4 136 2.9 1,268
Kayaking 2.4 449 1.5 232 0.0 0 1.6 681
Rowing 3.8 711 3.4 527 0.4 38 2.9 1,276
Scuba diving 2.0 361 0.1 20 0.4 34 1.0 415
Surfing 1.0 191 1.5 226 0.0 0 1.0 417
Windsurfing 0.1 11 0.0 3 0.0 1 0.0 15

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,486, age 35-54=15,470, age 55+=9,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 39.4 7,285 29.3 4,526 10.0 945 29.4 12,756
Downhill skiing 8.8 1,624 8.8 1,369 2.0 194 7.3 3,187
Snowboarding 7.7 1,420 1.3 195 0.1 12 3.7 1,627
Snowmobiling 9.9 1,830 7.5 1,154 1.1 104 7.1 3,088
Cross country skiing 4.4 812 4.5 689 2.6 246 4.0 1,747

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,486, age 35-54=15,470, age 55+=9,495. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 46.8 177 43.3 116 36.8 39 44.1 332
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 42.3 160 36.2 97 32.1 34 38.7 291
Developed camping 30.7 116 31.0 83 19.8 21 29.3 220
Primitive camping 30.2 114 20.5 55 12.3 13 24.2 182
Drive off-road 29.6 112 18.7 50 13.2 14 23.4 176
Mountain biking 33.1 125 19.4 52 11.3 12 25.1 189
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.9 79 20.5 55 12.3 13 19.5 147
Backpacking 25.9 98 19.0 51 7.5 8 20.9 157
Hunting (any type) 12.4 47 9.7 26 6.6 7 10.6 80
Horseback riding on trails 9.5 36 10.1 27 3.8 4 8.9 67
Big game hunting 6.9 26 6.3 17 2.8 3 6.1 46
Small game hunting 4.8 18 3.7 10 0.0 0 3.7 28
Migratory bird hunting 2.1 8 0.7 2 0.0 0 1.3 10

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=378, age 35-54=268, age 55+=106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 63.8 241 59.0 158 61.3 65 61.7 464
Visit nature centers, etc. 66.7 252 63.8 171 54.7 58 64.0 481
Sightseeing 53.7 203 57.1 153 57.5 61 55.5 417
View/photograph other wildlife 33.9 128 31.3 84 33.0 35 32.8 247
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 32.0 121 34.7 93 36.8 39 33.6 253
Visit historic sites 41.8 158 45.9 123 42.5 45 43.4 326
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 25.7 97 32.1 86 30.2 32 28.6 215
View/photograph birds 14.0 53 21.6 58 23.6 25 18.1 136
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 19.6 74 17.5 47 12.3 13 17.8 134
View/photograph fish 27.5 104 28.0 75 23.6 25 27.1 204

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=378, age 35-54=268, age 55+=106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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 77.2 292 80.6 216 89.6 95 80.2 603
Family gathering 79.4 300 76.1 204 69.8 74 76.9 578
Picnicking 50.3 190 59.3 159 54.7 58 54.1 407
Driving for pleasure 47.4 179 47.0 126 45.3 48 46.9 353
Bicycling (any type) 51.1 193 36.9 99 30.2 32 43.1 324
Horseback riding (any type) 10.1 38 11.2 30 5.7 6 9.8 74

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=378, age 35-54=268, age 55+=106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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
#
Swimming in an outdoor pool 60.8 230 37.7 101 23.6 25 47.3 356
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 60.8 230 45.1 121 27.4 29 50.5 380
Freshwater fishing 19.3 73 17.2 46 12.3 13 17.6 132
Boating (any type) 40.2 152 31.3 84 21.7 23 34.4 259
Visit a beach 53.4 202 42.5 114 34.9 37 46.9 353
Coldwater fishing 11.9 45 9.7 26 5.7 6 10.2 77
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 29.1 110 21.6 58 11.3 12 23.9 180
Motorboating 15.1 57 11.2 30 9.4 10 12.9 97
Warmwater fishing 10.3 39 9.3 25 3.8 4 9.0 68
Rafting 9.0 34 4.9 13 0.0 0 6.3 47
Use personal watercraft 13.8 52 4.1 11 0.0 0 8.4 63
Waterskiing 10.3 39 4.1 11 0.0 0 6.6 50
Snorkeling 22.2 84 14.6 39 15.1 16 18.5 139
Canoeing 12.4 47 8.2 22 0.9 1 9.3 70
Saltwater fishing 14.3 54 11.2 30 20.8 22 14.1 106
Anadromous fishing 2.4 9 1.1 3 0.0 0 1.6 12
Sailing 2.4 9 0.7 2 0.9 1 1.6 12
Kayaking 14.3 54 1.9 5 0.9 1 8.0 60
Rowing 2.4 9 1.1 3 0.0 0 1.6 12
Scuba diving 9.0 34 3.0 8 0.9 1 5.7 43
Surfing 16.4 62 8.2 22 0.0 0 11.2 84
Windsurfing 3.2 12 0.4 1 0.0 0 1.7 13

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=378, age 35-54=268, age 55+=106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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) 44.7 169 31.3 84 17.0 18 36.0 271
Downhill skiing 24.9 94 18.3 49 5.7 6 19.8 149
Snowboarding 33.3 126 6.7 18 0.0 0 19.1 144
Snowmobiling 5.3 20 1.5 4 0.0 0 3.2 24
Cross country skiing 2.1 8 2.2 6 0.0 0 1.9 14

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=378, age 35-54=268, age 55+=106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAN JUAN 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
#
Day hiking 40.6 140 42.9 148 22.0 40 37.6 328
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 38.8 134 31.9 110 19.2 35 32.0 279
Developed camping 30.1 104 27.5 95 17.6 32 26.5 231
Primitive camping 19.4 67 14.2 49 5.5 10 14.4 126
Drive off-road 18.0 62 12.2 42 6.0 11 13.2 115
Mountain biking 26.4 91 19.4 67 6.6 12 19.5 170
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 19.1 66 18.3 63 17.0 31 18.3 160
Backpacking 17.4 60 13.3 46 4.9 9 13.2 115
Hunting (any type) 2.9 10 0.3 1 0.0 0 1.3 11
Horseback riding on trails 8.1 28 6.7 23 0.5 1 6.0 52
Big game hunting 1.4 5 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.7 6
Small game hunting 0.6 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 2
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.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=345, age 35-54=345, 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.



SAN JUAN 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 67.5 233 67.8 234 58.8 107 65.8 574
Visit nature centers, etc. 73.0 252 68.4 236 53.8 98 67.2 586
Sightseeing 55.4 191 55.7 192 49.5 90 54.2 473
View/photograph other wildlife 32.8 113 37.1 128 30.2 55 33.9 296
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 41.4 143 46.7 161 37.9 69 42.8 373
Visit historic sites 45.2 156 50.1 173 37.4 68 45.5 397
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 29.9 103 33.3 115 24.2 44 30.0 262
View/photograph birds 15.4 53 24.6 85 30.2 55 22.1 193
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 12.8 44 13.3 46 8.8 16 12.2 106
View/photograph fish 22.3 77 20.3 70 11.5 21 19.3 168

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=345, age 35-54=345, 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.



SAN JUAN 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 94.8 327 91.6 316 84.6 154 91.4 797
Family gathering 82.3 284 78.8 272 74.7 136 79.4 692
Picnicking 61.7 213 64.1 221 57.7 105 61.8 539
Driving for pleasure 46.4 160 47.5 164 42.9 78 46.1 402
Bicycling (any type) 46.1 159 38.0 131 15.9 29 36.6 319
Horseback riding (any type) 9.9 34 8.1 28 0.5 1 7.2 63

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=345, age 35-54=345, 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.



SAN JUAN 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
#
Swimming in an outdoor pool 60.3 208 43.5 150 19.8 36 45.2 394
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 61.2 211 39.4 136 17.0 31 43.3 378
Freshwater fishing 11.3 39 8.4 29 4.4 8 8.7 76
Boating (any type) 35.4 122 27.8 96 11.5 21 27.4 239
Visit a beach 50.7 175 47.2 163 22.0 40 43.3 378
Coldwater fishing 6.4 22 4.6 16 2.2 4 4.8 42
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 25.2 87 21.4 74 9.3 17 20.4 178
Motorboating 13.0 45 10.4 36 4.9 9 10.3 90
Warmwater fishing 6.1 21 3.8 13 1.6 3 4.2 37
Rafting 9.9 34 4.6 16 0.0 0 5.7 50
Use personal watercraft 15.7 54 4.9 17 0.0 0 8.1 71
Waterskiing 7.5 26 2.0 7 0.0 0 3.8 33
Snorkeling 15.1 52 12.5 43 3.8 7 11.7 102
Canoeing 4.3 15 4.1 14 1.1 2 3.6 31
Saltwater fishing 11.3 39 4.3 15 1.1 2 6.4 56
Anadromous fishing 0.6 2 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.3 3
Sailing 2.0 7 2.6 9 0.0 0 1.8 16
Kayaking 8.7 30 3.5 12 0.0 0 4.8 42
Rowing 2.3 8 2.3 8 0.0 0 1.8 16
Scuba diving 2.3 8 0.0 0 0.5 1 1.0 9
Surfing 5.2 18 4.3 15 0.0 0 3.8 33
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=345, age 35-54=345, 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.



SAN JUAN 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) 39.7 137 30.7 106 8.8 16 29.7 259
Downhill skiing 15.9 55 15.1 52 1.1 2 12.5 109
Snowboarding 22.6 78 2.6 9 0.0 0 10.0 87
Snowmobiling 1.7 6 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.8 7
Cross country skiing 2.3 8 2.9 10 0.5 1 2.2 19

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
San Juan NF local area: 25 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=345, age 35-54=345, 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.