APACHE National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	57.9	102,793	51.1	87,664	34.2	49,731	48.6	240,188
Day hiking	52.7	93,523	49.3	84,502	31.1	45,219	45.2	223,244
Primitive camping	49.6	88,109	33.4	57,273	23.1	33,518	36.2	178,900
Developed camping	32.2	57,206	33.4	57,336	25.9	37,571	30.8	152,113
Drive off-road	45.8	81,254	27.0	46,347	15.7	22,767	30.4	150,368
Hunting (any type)	37.9	67,241	18.6	31,961	13.3	19,380	24.0	118,582
Mountain biking	38.4	68,263	20.9	35,921	8.1	11,770	23.5	115,954
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.8	40,457	25.0	42,845	17.2	25,014	21.9	108,316
Horseback riding on trails	23.7	42,048	18.0	30,839	9.6	13,915	17.6	86,802
Backpacking	24.5	43,502	16.9	29,052	7.1	10,273	16.8	82,827
Big game hunting	18.5	32,918	13.1	22,518	6.7	9,699	13.2	65,135
Small game hunting	16.2	28,746	12.7	21,721	4.9	7,147	11.7	57,614
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	11,234	3.5	6,044	1.2	1,671	3.8	18,949

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=177,578, age 35-54=171,567, age 55+=145,252. 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: 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	62.9	111,682	66.5	114,157	63.3	91,891	64.3	317,730
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.3	115,911	58.5	100,327	49.6	72,025	58.3	288,263
View/photograph other wildlife	56.3	100,029	56.3	96,658	51.3	74,515	54.9	271,202
Sightseeing	48.3	85,707	58.2	99,830	56.6	82,158	54.1	267,695
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.4	87,650	52.1	89,422	49.9	72,460	50.5	249,532
Visit historic sites	41.3	73,416	48.5	83,224	45.8	66,551	45.1	223,191
View/photograph birds	24.1	42,816	37.4	64,089	45.9	66,678	35.1	173,583
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	42.0	74,654	31.4	53,837	26.6	38,696	33.8	167,187
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	32.1	57,062	39.6	67,946	28.5	41,412	33.7	166,420
View/photograph fish	32.5	57,786	25.2	43,208	16.4	23,781	25.2	124,775

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=177,578, age 35-54=171,567, age 55+=145,252. 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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APACHE 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	80.4	142,828	80.1	137,427	81.7	118,646	80.7	398,901
Family gathering	81.9	145,517	75.4	129,428	68.5	99,520	75.7	374,465
Driving for pleasure	55.6	98,740	59.7	102,402	56.8	82,524	57.4	283,666
Picnicking	54.8	97,339	58.7	100,666	54.7	79,520	56.1	277,525
Bicycling (any type)	47.5	84,297	33.2	56,893	16.7	24,216	33.5	165,406
Horseback riding (any type)	30.3	53,869	23.7	40,704	11.2	16,304	22.4	110,877

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=177,578, age 35-54=171,567, age 55+=145,252. 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

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	56.4	100,165	37.5	64,322	20.7	30,135	39.4	194,622
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	53.0	94,180	37.5	64,378	16.9	24,529	37.0	183,087
Freshwater fishing	42.5	75,468	29.7	50,918	24.9	36,170	32.9	162,556
Boating (any type)	36.7	65,125	30.7	52,696	19.4	28,175	29.5	145,996
Visit a beach	32.9	58,417	29.4	50,494	20.4	29,648	28.0	138,559
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.1	60,562	31.2	53,471	14.1	20,506	27.2	134,539
Warmwater fishing	30.6	54,418	25.6	43,926	17.6	25,500	25.0	123,844
Coldwater fishing	31.9	56,614	21.1	36,157	16.8	24,336	23.7	117,107
Motorboating	22.9	40,664	23.4	40,076	17.3	25,067	21.4	105,807
Use personal watercraft	22.3	39,620	7.9	13,593	3.0	4,289	11.6	57,502
Rafting	20.5	36,385	10.6	18,101	1.5	2,129	11.5	56,615
Waterskiing	15.5	27,561	8.3	14,262	2.7	3,878	9.2	45,701
Snorkeling	4.2	7,441	6.1	10,482	4.2	6,123	4.9	24,046
Canoeing	6.8	12,086	5.1	8,668	1.7	2,428	4.7	23,182
Saltwater fishing	4.4	7,868	3.0	5,177	2.8	4,137	3.5	17,182
Rowing	4.7	8,369	1.9	3,228	0.5	663	2.5	12,260
Anadromous fishing	3.9	6,891	1.8	3,089	1.1	1,535	2.3	11,515
Scuba diving	3.4	6,114	1.2	1,982	0.8	1,115	1.9	9,211
Kayaking	3.2	5,701	0.9	1,565	0.6	872	1.6	8,138
Sailing	2.0	3,594	0.9	1,581	1.0	1,510	1.4	6,685
Surfing	0.7	1,169	1.6	2,793	0.0	24	0.8	3,986
Windsurfing	1.5	2,717	0.2	310	0.0	55	0.6	3,082

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=177,578, age 35-54=171,567, age 55+=145,252. 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

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)	38.3	68,020	25.1	43,033	9.0	13,068	25.1	124,121
Downhill skiing	14.5	25,760	11.7	20,012	2.8	4,087	10.1	49,859
Snowboarding	12.7	22,636	3.2	5,432	0.5	689	5.8	28,757
Snowmobiling	10.0	17,709	2.9	4,991	1.6	2,390	5.1	25,090
Cross country skiing	4.4	7,849	3.0	5,077	1.9	2,780	3.2	15,706

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=177,578, age 35-54=171,567, age 55+=145,252. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	53.4	11,108	31.9	5,343	26.9	2,932	40.0	19,383
Day hiking	52.8	10,987	43.7	7,327	36.0	3,924	45.9	22,238
Primitive camping	36.8	7,670	20.6	3,445	16.2	1,761	26.6	12,876
Developed camping	36.1	7,507	25.2	4,226	20.1	2,195	28.7	13,928
Drive off-road	39.5	8,227	24.3	4,077	15.3	1,671	28.8	13,975
Hunting (any type)	32.9	6,859	14.6	2,442	10.9	1,193	21.6	10,494
Mountain biking	40.7	8,468	19.5	3,261	9.4	1,030	26.3	12,759
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.4	4,047	23.1	3,870	13.9	1,516	19.5	9,433
Horseback riding on trails	17.7	3,678	16.7	2,791	10.1	1,099	15.6	7,568
Backpacking	21.9	4,566	11.1	1,863	5.2	564	14.4	6,993
Big game hunting	6.6	1,371	6.8	1,131	4.5	492	6.2	2,994
Small game hunting	7.8	1,620	8.5	1,422	3.6	397	7.1	3,439
Migratory bird hunting	3.2	670	1.9	324	0.8	85	2.2	1,079

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,819, age 35-54=16,753, age 55+=10,902. 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: 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	51.6	10,743	45.8	7,679	45.1	4,918	48.1	23,340
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.4	13,405	50.7	8,496	43.5	4,738	55.0	26,639
View/photograph other wildlife	44.4	9,254	30.5	5,108	31.5	3,432	36.7	17,794
Sightseeing	37.4	7,782	40.2	6,739	38.4	4,190	38.6	18,711
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.5	7,808	27.7	4,643	34.6	3,767	33.5	16,218
Visit historic sites	28.0	5,824	34.4	5,756	35.5	3,869	31.9	15,449
View/photograph birds	18.0	3,740	18.7	3,141	25.2	2,752	19.9	9,633
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.5	7,814	19.5	3,261	16.9	1,841	26.6	12,916
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.4	4,667	29.9	5,014	23.0	2,508	25.1	12,189
View/photograph fish	28.9	6,014	18.4	3,083	13.6	1,485	21.8	10,582

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,819, age 35-54=16,753, age 55+=10,902. 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

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	65.6	13,655	64.3	10,770	69.7	7,599	66.1	32,024
Family gathering	87.0	18,105	73.7	12,346	64.3	7,008	77.3	37,459
Driving for pleasure	42.4	8,829	45.0	7,535	40.2	4,384	42.8	20,748
Picnicking	51.1	10,645	47.0	7,868	44.9	4,900	48.3	23,413
Bicycling (any type)	49.7	10,354	29.7	4,970	19.0	2,066	35.9	17,390
Horseback riding (any type)	22.5	4,680	23.4	3,921	13.7	1,490	20.8	10,091

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,819, age 35-54=16,753, age 55+=10,902. 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

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	59.1	12,304	37.0	6,201	16.3	1,779	41.8	20,284
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.6	10,530	35.1	5,888	16.2	1,763	37.5	18,181
Freshwater fishing	41.7	8,683	26.2	4,392	23.1	2,518	32.2	15,593
Boating (any type)	26.2	5,454	23.7	3,975	16.5	1,802	23.2	11,231
Visit a beach	33.5	6,976	26.6	4,463	18.5	2,016	27.8	13,455
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.8	6,212	24.3	4,077	10.9	1,187	23.7	11,476
Warmwater fishing	30.2	6,277	26.8	4,498	16.3	1,782	25.9	12,557
Coldwater fishing	27.4	5,711	15.6	2,610	12.7	1,390	20.0	9,711
Motorboating	16.5	3,428	15.2	2,546	12.5	1,368	15.1	7,342
Use personal watercraft	25.4	5,294	7.9	1,320	3.8	419	14.5	7,033
Rafting	12.7	2,634	7.8	1,307	1.1	125	8.4	4,066
Waterskiing	15.5	3,232	8.7	1,453	1.2	136	9.9	4,821
Snorkeling	3.4	711	5.8	965	3.2	346	4.2	2,022
Canoeing	4.4	906	3.3	557	1.4	152	3.3	1,615
Saltwater fishing	2.4	492	3.3	561	3.6	391	3.0	1,444
Rowing	3.6	759	0.3	53	0.6	69	1.8	881
Anadromous fishing	1.5	316	0.6	99	0.2	26	0.9	441
Scuba diving	2.9	595	1.1	178	0.7	71	1.7	844
Kayaking	2.0	409	0.3	46	0.6	69	1.1	524
Sailing	1.1	231	0.5	78	0.3	36	0.7	345
Surfing	0.7	151	1.6	273	0.1	7	0.9	431
Windsurfing	2.7	558	0.2	33	0.1	6	1.2	597

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,819, age 35-54=16,753, age 55+=10,902. 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

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)	28.2	5,880	18.8	3,148	7.5	816	20.3	9,844
Downhill skiing	12.9	2,689	8.9	1,483	2.1	227	9.1	4,399
Snowboarding	19.5	4,064	5.1	861	1.0	109	10.4	5,034
Snowmobiling	4.4	906	0.5	91	0.8	91	2.2	1,088
Cross country skiing	2.3	487	1.0	160	0.6	66	1.5	713

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,819, age 35-54=16,753, age 55+=10,902. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	31.3	5,923	36.1	6,000	16.4	2,058	29.1	13,981
Day hiking	47.2	8,931	51.0	8,474	23.2	2,909	42.3	20,314
Primitive camping	16.4	3,104	13.3	2,209	8.0	1,006	13.1	6,319
Developed camping	23.3	4,413	31.8	5,272	20.0	2,506	25.4	12,191
Drive off-road	24.5	4,629	14.2	2,357	7.3	920	16.4	7,906
Hunting (any type)	6.8	1,290	2.5	411	2.0	253	4.1	1,954
Mountain biking	26.2	4,965	16.6	2,760	4.4	546	17.2	8,271
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.9	3,582	18.0	2,995	13.4	1,684	17.2	8,261
Horseback riding on trails	17.0	3,223	9.3	1,539	3.0	382	10.7	5,144
Backpacking	10.3	1,950	13.5	2,246	3.7	464	9.7	4,660
Big game hunting	4.0	750	1.1	190	0.4	47	2.1	987
Small game hunting	3.0	573	0.7	118	0.5	63	1.6	754
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	15	0.0	5	0.0	6	0.1	26

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,929, age 35-54=16,601, age 55+=12,533. 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: 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	48.6	9,193	54.8	9,096	47.5	5,958	50.4	24,247
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.3	11,407	58.6	9,724	45.9	5,754	55.9	26,885
View/photograph other wildlife	32.1	6,067	39.3	6,531	29.2	3,658	33.8	16,256
Sightseeing	32.7	6,181	42.4	7,043	39.8	4,991	37.9	18,215
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.1	7,218	42.8	7,111	34.1	4,275	38.7	18,604
Visit historic sites	32.2	6,102	34.7	5,765	28.3	3,544	32.1	15,411
View/photograph birds	15.1	2,866	23.1	3,831	27.9	3,500	21.2	10,197
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.1	3,239	22.2	3,684	15.3	1,915	18.4	8,838
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.2	4,960	30.7	5,094	19.8	2,483	26.1	12,537
View/photograph fish	21.0	3,973	20.9	3,465	10.0	1,251	18.1	8,689

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,929, age 35-54=16,601, age 55+=12,533. 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

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	80.0	15,137	81.1	13,470	73.7	9,238	78.7	37,845
Family gathering	75.2	14,229	74.9	12,441	68.4	8,567	73.3	35,237
Driving for pleasure	39.2	7,426	41.5	6,887	39.8	4,992	40.2	19,305
Picnicking	50.6	9,572	60.1	9,976	49.6	6,218	53.6	25,766
Bicycling (any type)	36.6	6,934	29.7	4,925	11.7	1,469	27.7	13,328
Horseback riding (any type)	26.6	5,030	10.0	1,652	3.3	408	14.8	7,090

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,929, age 35-54=16,601, age 55+=12,533. 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

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	57.2	10,831	38.5	6,399	23.1	2,899	41.9	20,129
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	36.2	6,847	28.0	4,644	11.6	1,458	26.9	12,949
Freshwater fishing	21.4	4,052	14.5	2,415	12.0	1,504	16.6	7,971
Boating (any type)	25.5	4,825	23.4	3,890	10.1	1,262	20.8	9,977
Visit a beach	23.6	4,470	25.7	4,260	16.5	2,072	22.5	10,802
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	17.5	3,305	18.2	3,020	8.2	1,029	15.3	7,354
Warmwater fishing	15.1	2,865	12.1	2,008	11.1	1,388	13.0	6,261
Coldwater fishing	12.2	2,303	9.0	1,493	7.1	888	9.7	4,684
Motorboating	10.8	2,036	16.6	2,758	7.7	968	12.0	5,762
Use personal watercraft	19.6	3,714	9.7	1,602	2.3	289	11.7	5,605
Rafting	15.7	2,972	6.7	1,118	0.9	119	8.8	4,209
Waterskiing	7.0	1,325	3.2	524	2.3	290	4.5	2,139
Snorkeling	2.6	498	2.9	481	2.2	276	2.6	1,255
Canoeing	1.6	306	0.8	127	0.3	37	1.0	470
Saltwater fishing	4.6	880	1.8	294	1.6	200	2.9	1,374
Rowing	3.4	636	4.2	691	0.2	31	2.8	1,358
Anadromous fishing	1.7	329	1.3	208	0.8	97	1.3	634
Scuba diving	0.4	80	0.1	14	0.1	12	0.2	106
Kayaking	1.4	264	0.5	78	0.1	7	0.7	349
Sailing	1.6	295	2.1	352	0.9	116	1.6	763
Surfing	0.5	87	1.2	203	0.0	0	0.6	290
Windsurfing	0.1	26	0.0	6	0.0	6	0.1	38

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,929, age 35-54=16,601, age 55+=12,533. 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

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)	21.8	4,125	13.4	2,224	2.9	365	14.0	6,714
Downhill skiing	5.8	1,096	5.5	906	1.1	137	4.5	2,139
Snowboarding	5.3	995	1.3	214	0.0	1	2.5	1,210
Snowmobiling	1.3	255	1.1	185	0.2	30	1.0	470
Cross country skiing	1.2	233	1.2	202	0.8	96	1.1	531

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,929, age 35-54=16,601, age 55+=12,533. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	64.2	20,942	52.1	20,291	44.2	18,657	52.6	59,890
Day hiking	60.5	19,758	48.5	18,901	40.0	16,883	48.8	55,542
Primitive camping	64.8	21,136	41.0	15,977	32.0	13,515	44.5	50,628
Developed camping	36.5	11,927	35.7	13,913	27.7	11,699	33.0	37,539
Drive off-road	53.8	17,565	33.1	12,915	21.6	9,109	34.8	39,589
Hunting (any type)	45.4	14,833	28.7	11,202	21.6	9,139	30.9	35,174
Mountain biking	43.6	14,235	21.7	8,460	11.2	4,743	24.1	27,438
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.9	8,779	31.8	12,391	19.0	8,022	25.6	29,192
Horseback riding on trails	28.1	9,187	26.1	10,177	16.4	6,913	23.1	26,277
Backpacking	31.5	10,286	18.4	7,179	8.7	3,677	18.6	21,142
Big game hunting	17.7	5,772	18.6	7,239	11.8	5,004	15.8	18,015
Small game hunting	18.9	6,167	20.5	7,978	8.5	3,610	15.6	17,755
Migratory bird hunting	7.9	2,589	5.0	1,945	2.0	848	4.7	5,382

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,638, age 35-54=38,981, age 55+=42,256. 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: 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	69.1	22,547	67.8	26,428	66.7	28,192	67.8	77,167
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.3	23,598	59.4	23,169	50.8	21,453	59.9	68,220
View/photograph other wildlife	62.8	20,506	55.6	21,677	57.2	24,176	58.3	66,359
Sightseeing	57.0	18,600	62.6	24,403	59.7	25,209	59.9	68,212
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	47.7	15,562	44.9	17,508	54.5	23,029	49.3	56,099
Visit historic sites	45.2	14,737	55.4	21,578	56.4	23,843	52.8	60,158
View/photograph birds	23.7	7,751	34.9	13,608	46.2	19,534	35.9	40,893
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	51.0	16,645	33.6	13,093	28.0	11,834	36.5	41,572
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.3	9,890	40.5	15,789	31.7	13,378	34.3	39,057
View/photograph fish	34.1	11,144	26.9	10,467	19.9	8,397	26.4	30,008

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,638, age 35-54=38,981, age 55+=42,256. 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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	77.0	25,117	76.2	29,693	82.4	34,823	78.7	89,633
Family gathering	84.6	27,617	75.1	29,288	66.0	27,876	74.5	84,781
Driving for pleasure	64.0	20,883	67.5	26,300	61.2	25,848	64.1	73,031
Picnicking	54.9	17,925	57.0	22,233	53.8	22,731	55.2	62,889
Bicycling (any type)	54.4	17,749	33.1	12,887	21.3	8,980	34.8	39,616
Horseback riding (any type)	30.6	9,971	33.2	12,957	20.1	8,513	27.6	31,441

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,638, age 35-54=38,981, age 55+=42,256. 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

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	67.9	22,163	42.0	16,355	19.2	8,096	40.9	46,614
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.2	21,275	44.9	17,483	20.9	8,844	41.8	47,602
Freshwater fishing	51.5	16,809	39.9	15,571	34.6	14,639	41.3	47,019
Boating (any type)	43.1	14,068	38.7	15,103	26.9	11,369	35.6	40,540
Visit a beach	42.8	13,975	33.5	13,076	23.5	9,914	32.5	36,965
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	48.1	15,714	38.4	14,961	17.7	7,471	33.5	38,146
Warmwater fishing	37.1	12,123	33.1	12,918	20.8	8,784	29.7	33,825
Coldwater fishing	41.3	13,478	28.8	11,231	23.0	9,704	30.2	34,413
Motorboating	30.8	10,040	28.0	10,917	23.4	9,878	27.1	30,835
Use personal watercraft	24.1	7,861	7.4	2,875	3.5	1,498	10.7	12,234
Rafting	21.4	6,984	13.2	5,155	1.9	784	11.3	12,923
Waterskiing	24.9	8,129	13.7	5,345	2.2	919	12.6	14,393
Snorkeling	6.7	2,195	10.3	4,028	6.1	2,596	7.7	8,819
Canoeing	10.0	3,280	7.5	2,939	3.0	1,267	6.6	7,486
Saltwater fishing	2.5	816	3.5	1,375	4.0	1,675	3.4	3,866
Rowing	4.9	1,613	0.5	183	0.7	283	1.8	2,079
Anadromous fishing	2.8	904	1.2	460	0.6	236	1.4	1,600
Scuba diving	7.0	2,275	2.6	1,014	1.6	676	3.5	3,965
Kayaking	5.4	1,753	0.6	234	1.5	619	2.3	2,606
Sailing	2.1	698	0.8	331	0.8	335	1.2	1,364
Surfing	1.0	320	1.8	703	0.0	14	0.9	1,037
Windsurfing	4.0	1,320	0.5	178	0.0	9	1.3	1,507

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,638, age 35-54=38,981, age 55+=42,256. 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

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)	45.8	14,941	30.5	11,897	13.7	5,783	28.6	32,621
Downhill skiing	26.0	8,482	18.2	7,090	4.5	1,890	15.3	17,462
Snowboarding	19.0	6,185	4.9	1,923	0.9	397	7.5	8,505
Snowmobiling	11.2	3,664	2.0	773	2.2	946	4.7	5,383
Cross country skiing	7.0	2,295	3.3	1,277	2.0	861	3.9	4,433

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,638, age 35-54=38,981, age 55+=42,256. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	51.8	15,509	52.4	20,577	27.6	12,637	42.4	48,723
Day hiking	51.1	15,298	55.1	21,663	25.5	11,680	42.3	48,641
Primitive camping	33.9	10,165	27.1	10,669	15.9	7,291	24.5	28,125
Developed camping	33.1	9,925	36.6	14,378	27.4	12,532	32.0	36,835
Drive off-road	33.4	10,020	19.7	7,739	10.4	4,744	19.6	22,503
Hunting (any type)	13.5	4,037	3.7	1,439	4.0	1,824	6.3	7,300
Mountain biking	29.7	8,889	19.9	7,816	5.4	2,487	16.7	19,192
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.4	7,897	25.1	9,882	19.1	8,746	23.1	26,525
Horseback riding on trails	25.8	7,724	14.5	5,700	5.3	2,418	13.8	15,842
Backpacking	17.4	5,210	15.8	6,221	6.0	2,738	12.3	14,169
Big game hunting	10.3	3,076	3.3	1,280	0.8	385	4.1	4,741
Small game hunting	7.1	2,133	1.6	632	1.1	492	2.8	3,257
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	87	0.2	62	0.1	29	0.2	178

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=29,963, age 35-54=39,300, age 55+=45,736. 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: 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	72.6	21,744	79.8	31,349	69.8	31,937	73.9	85,030
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.3	21,050	67.5	26,527	53.8	24,604	62.8	72,181
View/photograph other wildlife	59.1	17,707	67.1	26,371	53.6	24,510	59.6	68,588
Sightseeing	51.5	15,422	65.1	25,593	61.4	28,094	60.1	69,109
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	61.4	18,400	70.8	27,810	53.4	24,442	61.4	70,652
Visit historic sites	52.2	15,653	56.0	22,005	45.2	20,656	50.7	58,314
View/photograph birds	28.0	8,403	46.8	18,390	51.7	23,627	43.8	50,420
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.4	8,814	28.3	11,116	25.6	11,714	27.5	31,644
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	36.1	10,802	40.6	15,950	27.3	12,484	34.1	39,236
View/photograph fish	30.1	9,013	24.3	9,545	14.3	6,523	21.8	25,081

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=29,963, age 35-54=39,300, age 55+=45,736. 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

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	94.0	28,165	91.5	35,949	86.8	39,702	90.3	103,816
Family gathering	77.4	23,184	74.9	29,454	70.6	32,308	73.9	84,946
Driving for pleasure	59.8	17,913	63.2	24,843	60.6	27,726	61.3	70,482
Picnicking	61.0	18,274	66.3	26,043	59.9	27,394	62.4	71,711
Bicycling (any type)	41.1	12,319	35.1	13,804	13.3	6,096	28.0	32,219
Horseback riding (any type)	36.7	11,009	20.1	7,911	5.1	2,315	18.5	21,235

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=29,963, age 35-54=39,300, age 55+=45,736. 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

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	65.2	19,537	43.9	17,260	25.9	11,854	42.3	48,651
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	47.6	14,248	34.6	13,580	15.0	6,842	30.1	34,670
Freshwater fishing	32.5	9,745	21.3	8,383	17.4	7,965	22.7	26,093
Boating (any type)	41.7	12,487	30.0	11,792	16.2	7,407	27.6	31,686
Visit a beach	30.9	9,264	31.3	12,299	20.4	9,348	26.9	30,911
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.0	8,697	31.1	12,211	13.4	6,114	23.5	27,022
Warmwater fishing	19.0	5,682	14.9	5,866	13.5	6,152	15.4	17,700
Coldwater fishing	22.6	6,780	15.1	5,935	12.3	5,618	15.9	18,333
Motorboating	20.6	6,166	22.5	8,826	14.3	6,537	18.7	21,529
Use personal watercraft	19.1	5,712	7.9	3,090	2.3	1,041	8.6	9,843
Rafting	25.9	7,758	10.8	4,261	1.5	672	11.0	12,691
Waterskiing	12.0	3,581	5.6	2,206	3.6	1,666	6.5	7,453
Snorkeling	5.1	1,542	5.4	2,136	4.0	1,840	4.8	5,518
Canoeing	3.5	1,043	3.0	1,168	0.7	308	2.2	2,519
Saltwater fishing	5.1	1,534	2.0	781	1.5	707	2.6	3,022
Rowing	4.7	1,401	3.1	1,224	0.3	151	2.4	2,776
Anadromous fishing	3.0	901	1.9	742	1.3	595	1.9	2,238
Scuba diving	1.1	344	0.2	87	0.2	114	0.5	545
Kayaking	3.5	1,049	1.9	745	0.0	17	1.6	1,811
Sailing	2.8	849	1.3	524	1.6	718	1.8	2,091
Surfing	0.6	182	1.5	573	0.0	0	0.7	755
Windsurfing	0.1	41	0.1	40	0.1	33	0.1	114

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=29,963, age 35-54=39,300, age 55+=45,736. 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

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)	35.9	10,743	23.6	9,280	6.0	2,733	19.8	22,756
Downhill skiing	12.3	3,678	11.8	4,643	2.4	1,102	8.2	9,423
Snowboarding	6.2	1,863	1.3	517	0.0	14	2.1	2,394
Snowmobiling	4.1	1,227	2.9	1,142	0.7	312	2.3	2,681
Cross country skiing	3.7	1,111	4.1	1,612	2.4	1,082	3.3	3,805

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=29,963, age 35-54=39,300, age 55+=45,736. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	32.0	551	24.0	365	21.3	133	27.1	1,049
Day hiking	25.1	432	18.4	280	15.7	98	20.9	810
Primitive camping	22.5	388	13.7	209	11.0	69	17.2	666
Developed camping	19.5	336	19.1	290	16.2	101	18.8	727
Drive off-road	31.9	550	20.1	306	11.8	74	24.0	930
Hunting (any type)	10.9	188	6.4	98	4.5	28	8.1	314
Mountain biking	28.0	482	12.6	192	5.6	35	18.3	709
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.0	259	17.8	271	10.6	66	15.4	596
Horseback riding on trails	18.2	313	15.9	242	9.6	60	15.9	615
Backpacking	10.7	184	5.9	90	2.6	16	7.5	290
Big game hunting	3.7	63	3.8	58	2.4	15	3.5	136
Small game hunting	4.5	77	5.0	76	2.1	13	4.3	166
Migratory bird hunting	1.3	23	0.7	10	0.2	1	0.9	34

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,724, age 35-54=1,521, age 55+=625. 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	45.2	779	44.5	677	44.3	277	44.8	1,733
Visit nature centers, etc.	50.5	870	37.9	577	33.9	212	42.9	1,659
View/photograph other wildlife	34.1	588	29.8	453	31.7	198	32.0	1,239
Sightseeing	44.5	768	46.5	708	45.1	282	45.4	1,758
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.1	484	24.7	376	32.3	202	27.4	1,062
Visit historic sites	30.5	526	37.7	574	40.6	254	35.0	1,354
View/photograph birds	13.0	224	17.8	270	25.4	159	16.9	653
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.4	438	14.6	222	13.3	83	19.2	743
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.0	379	31.4	478	24.0	150	26.0	1,007
View/photograph fish	23.2	400	17.6	268	12.6	79	19.3	747

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,724, age 35-54=1,521, age 55+=625. 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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	76.0	1,311	73.0	1,111	79.7	498	75.5	2,920
Family gathering	86.8	1,496	74.7	1,136	65.0	406	78.5	3,038
Driving for pleasure	43.2	744	47.2	718	41.3	258	44.4	1,720
Picnicking	47.3	815	45.5	692	45.3	283	46.3	1,790
Bicycling (any type)	46.3	798	26.0	396	15.8	99	33.4	1,293
Horseback riding (any type)	17.7	305	18.9	287	10.7	67	17.0	659

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,724, age 35-54=1,521, age 55+=625. 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

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	60.8	1,048	38.8	590	17.0	106	45.1	1,744
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.1	588	23.6	359	10.7	67	26.2	1,014
Freshwater fishing	29.9	516	22.2	338	20.3	127	25.3	981
Boating (any type)	16.8	290	16.2	246	11.7	73	15.7	609
Visit a beach	38.3	661	30.8	468	21.4	134	32.6	1,263
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.4	490	24.3	370	10.2	64	23.9	924
Warmwater fishing	40.1	692	35.8	544	21.4	134	35.4	1,370
Coldwater fishing	17.1	295	11.2	170	9.4	59	13.5	524
Motorboating	8.9	154	8.9	135	7.8	49	8.7	338
Use personal watercraft	20.4	352	6.6	100	3.4	21	12.2	473
Rafting	5.6	96	3.3	50	0.2	1	3.8	147
Waterskiing	10.4	179	6.0	91	0.6	4	7.1	274
Snorkeling	2.0	35	4.7	72	2.6	16	3.2	123
Canoeing	1.3	23	1.1	16	0.2	1	1.0	40
Saltwater fishing	0.8	14	2.3	35	3.0	19	1.8	68
Rowing	3.0	52	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.3	52
Anadromous fishing	0.6	10	0.1	2	0.0	0	0.3	12
Scuba diving	5.8	100	1.8	28	1.0	6	3.5	134
Kayaking	0.6	10	0.0	0	0.2	1	0.3	11
Sailing	0.3	6	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.2	7
Surfing	0.1	1	0.3	5	0.0	0	0.2	6
Windsurfing	1.3	22	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.6	22

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,724, age 35-54=1,521, age 55+=625. 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

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)	20.9	361	14.6	222	5.3	33	15.9	616
Downhill skiing	9.1	157	6.2	94	1.3	8	6.7	259
Snowboarding	11.2	193	2.9	44	0.5	3	6.2	240
Snowmobiling	5.7	98	0.5	7	0.8	5	2.8	110
Cross country skiing	1.3	22	0.4	6	0.2	1	0.7	29

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,724, age 35-54=1,521, age 55+=625. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	24.7	235	25.6	250	13.2	75	22.4	560
Day hiking	20.9	199	22.0	215	10.0	57	18.9	471
Primitive camping	10.3	98	9.1	89	5.3	30	8.7	217
Developed camping	16.1	153	20.7	202	15.8	90	17.8	445
Drive off-road	20.2	192	11.5	112	5.6	32	13.5	336
Hunting (any type)	2.9	28	0.8	8	0.7	4	1.6	40
Mountain biking	17.4	165	10.8	106	2.8	16	11.5	287
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	14.9	142	14.1	138	10.9	62	13.7	342
Horseback riding on trails	16.7	159	8.7	85	3.0	17	10.5	261
Backpacking	5.2	49	4.9	48	2.1	12	4.4	109
Big game hunting	2.3	22	0.4	4	0.0	0	1.0	26
Small game hunting	2.0	19	0.2	2	0.2	1	0.9	22
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.

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=951, age 35-54=977, age 55+=568. 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 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	47.8	455	54.0	528	47.2	268	50.1	1,251
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.9	446	43.9	429	36.3	206	43.3	1,081
View/photograph other wildlife	32.3	307	36.1	353	29.0	165	33.1	825
Sightseeing	35.9	341	49.6	485	47.5	270	43.9	1,096
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.5	347	42.5	415	31.5	179	37.7	941
Visit historic sites	35.3	336	37.5	366	31.9	181	35.4	883
View/photograph birds	14.8	141	25.4	248	27.8	158	21.9	547
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	12.8	122	13.4	131	12.3	70	12.9	323
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.8	264	31.5	308	21.0	119	27.7	691
View/photograph fish	20.5	195	14.9	146	9.2	52	15.7	393

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=951, age 35-54=977, age 55+=568. 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

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	92.0	875	89.3	872	85.7	487	89.5	2,234
Family gathering	75.0	713	73.6	719	69.4	394	73.2	1,826
Driving for pleasure	40.2	382	42.0	410	41.0	233	41.1	1,025
Picnicking	50.4	479	55.8	545	49.6	282	52.3	1,306
Bicycling (any type)	32.5	309	27.6	270	10.0	57	25.5	636
Horseback riding (any type)	22.2	211	10.7	105	2.6	15	13.3	331

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=951, age 35-54=977, age 55+=568. 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

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	60.1	572	40.5	396	25.5	145	44.6	1,113
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	23.4	223	17.3	169	7.4	42	17.4	434
Freshwater fishing	18.0	171	12.8	125	11.1	63	14.4	359
Boating (any type)	17.4	165	12.0	117	6.9	39	12.9	321
Visit a beach	26.4	251	26.5	259	18.5	105	24.6	615
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	15.5	147	17.6	172	7.4	42	14.5	361
Warmwater fishing	19.2	183	15.7	153	15.8	90	17.1	426
Coldwater fishing	8.5	81	6.6	64	5.6	32	7.1	177
Motorboating	6.1	58	7.1	69	4.4	25	6.1	152
Use personal watercraft	16.0	152	6.6	64	2.1	12	9.1	228
Rafting	7.4	70	2.7	26	0.2	1	3.9	97
Waterskiing	4.1	39	2.3	22	2.1	12	2.9	73
Snorkeling	1.5	14	1.9	19	1.9	11	1.8	44
Canoeing	0.2	2	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.2	4
Saltwater fishing	5.8	55	1.5	15	1.1	6	3.0	76
Rowing	2.7	26	1.4	14	0.0	0	1.6	40
Anadromous fishing	1.9	18	0.9	9	0.7	4	1.2	31
Scuba diving	0.3	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	3
Kayaking	0.4	4	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.2	6
Sailing	0.5	5	0.1	1	0.5	3	0.4	9
Surfing	0.0	0	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.1	2
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.

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=951, age 35-54=977, age 55+=568. 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

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)	16.9	161	9.8	96	1.8	10	10.7	267
Downhill skiing	3.9	37	3.8	37	0.7	4	3.1	78
Snowboarding	2.5	24	0.8	8	0.0	0	1.3	32
Snowmobiling	1.8	17	1.3	13	0.2	1	1.2	31
Cross country skiing	0.3	3	0.5	5	0.2	1	0.4	9

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=951, age 35-54=977, age 55+=568. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	74.8	26,620	60.2	15,900	52.3	7,171	65.6	49,691
Day hiking	57.0	20,289	44.7	11,810	37.7	5,170	49.2	37,269
Primitive camping	83.8	29,806	52.9	13,995	43.0	5,889	65.6	49,690
Developed camping	33.6	11,970	32.6	8,628	26.0	3,563	31.9	24,161
Drive off-road	68.8	24,480	42.6	11,266	27.5	3,763	52.2	39,509
Hunting (any type)	85.5	30,428	54.1	14,298	40.1	5,490	66.3	50,216
Mountain biking	51.8	18,428	24.7	6,527	12.9	1,773	35.3	26,728
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.9	7,796	26.4	6,971	15.0	2,056	22.2	16,823
Horseback riding on trails	25.6	9,104	24.0	6,355	15.3	2,099	23.2	17,558
Backpacking	38.7	13,773	21.3	5,620	11.0	1,510	27.6	20,903
Big game hunting	37.4	13,303	40.0	10,562	25.2	3,451	36.1	27,316
Small game hunting	36.3	12,914	40.2	10,614	16.0	2,196	34.0	25,724
Migratory bird hunting	21.8	7,746	13.8	3,639	5.0	680	15.9	12,065

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,578, age 35-54=26,432, age 55+=13,706. 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: 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	62.3	22,173	61.1	16,147	60.8	8,335	61.6	46,655
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.4	22,565	50.7	13,412	44.4	6,082	55.5	42,059
View/photograph other wildlife	65.4	23,257	57.0	15,060	58.9	8,072	61.3	46,389
Sightseeing	53.9	19,162	59.6	15,745	57.8	7,916	56.6	42,823
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.9	16,326	41.6	11,007	52.2	7,150	45.5	34,483
Visit historic sites	38.6	13,722	47.4	12,524	49.5	6,780	43.6	33,026
View/photograph birds	24.8	8,818	36.1	9,551	49.4	6,776	33.2	25,145
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	66.6	23,685	43.0	11,358	36.2	4,955	52.8	39,998
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	32.9	11,710	44.3	11,704	34.1	4,680	37.1	28,094
View/photograph fish	39.7	14,120	29.7	7,840	21.8	2,989	33.0	24,949

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,578, age 35-54=26,432, age 55+=13,706. 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

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	72.6	25,813	71.3	18,835	77.6	10,637	73.0	55,285
Family gathering	87.0	30,969	77.1	20,382	67.6	9,266	80.1	60,617
Driving for pleasure	61.1	21,753	65.3	17,249	59.0	8,093	62.2	47,095
Picnicking	52.1	18,530	53.3	14,092	50.8	6,963	52.3	39,585
Bicycling (any type)	57.2	20,347	33.3	8,794	21.3	2,925	42.4	32,066
Horseback riding (any type)	28.1	9,991	31.2	8,255	19.0	2,598	27.5	20,844

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,578, age 35-54=26,432, age 55+=13,706. 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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APACHE 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	47.3	16,840	28.9	7,647	12.8	1,749	34.7	26,236
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.6	23,331	44.7	11,805	19.9	2,721	50.0	37,857
Freshwater fishing	60.5	21,520	46.4	12,274	40.4	5,539	51.9	39,333
Boating (any type)	38.9	13,857	35.5	9,385	24.9	3,408	35.2	26,650
Visit a beach	37.0	13,169	28.5	7,521	19.3	2,646	30.8	23,336
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	46.0	16,359	37.0	9,782	16.6	2,273	37.5	28,414
Warmwater fishing	49.5	17,602	45.1	11,934	27.1	3,711	43.9	33,247
Coldwater fishing	50.4	17,937	34.6	9,138	28.0	3,834	40.8	30,909
Motorboating	31.9	11,336	29.6	7,824	24.9	3,411	29.8	22,571
Use personal watercraft	25.9	9,232	7.7	2,029	3.9	531	15.6	11,792
Rafting	19.7	7,025	12.1	3,199	1.5	205	13.8	10,429
Waterskiing	21.4	7,631	12.0	3,177	1.7	227	14.6	11,035
Snorkeling	3.8	1,339	6.5	1,724	3.7	503	4.7	3,566
Canoeing	13.7	4,879	10.4	2,748	4.0	550	10.8	8,177
Saltwater fishing	2.8	987	4.6	1,213	5.0	685	3.8	2,885
Rowing	5.4	1,920	0.2	50	0.7	93	2.7	2,063
Anadromous fishing	5.6	2,002	1.4	368	0.2	30	3.2	2,400
Scuba diving	6.5	2,297	2.4	626	1.4	197	4.1	3,120
Kayaking	3.8	1,335	0.2	64	1.1	153	2.0	1,552
Sailing	1.8	633	0.4	98	0.4	55	1.0	786
Surfing	0.7	233	1.8	480	0.0	3	0.9	716
Windsurfing	2.0	710	0.2	49	0.0	0	1.0	759

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,578, age 35-54=26,432, age 55+=13,706. 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

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)	50.2	17,856	32.8	8,682	15.6	2,134	37.9	28,672
Downhill skiing	18.5	6,592	12.6	3,331	2.9	399	13.6	10,322
Snowboarding	20.0	7,131	5.3	1,405	1.1	150	11.5	8,686
Snowmobiling	24.4	8,689	3.6	943	5.6	774	13.7	10,406
Cross country skiing	7.1	2,523	2.6	678	1.7	235	4.5	3,436

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,578, age 35-54=26,432, age 55+=13,706. 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

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	60.1	21,438	62.4	18,509	32.7	5,878	55.0	45,825
Day hiking	48.0	17,113	51.8	15,348	24.0	4,302	44.2	36,763
Primitive camping	43.3	15,428	35.3	10,463	21.4	3,851	35.7	29,742
Developed camping	30.0	10,679	34.0	10,086	26.1	4,695	30.6	25,460
Drive off-road	42.9	15,282	24.9	7,397	13.3	2,385	30.1	25,064
Hunting (any type)	26.4	9,416	6.7	1,994	7.9	1,413	15.4	12,823
Mountain biking	34.6	12,327	22.4	6,635	6.2	1,108	24.1	20,070
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.7	7,721	20.5	6,083	15.3	2,739	19.9	16,543
Horseback riding on trails	23.8	8,481	12.9	3,830	5.0	891	15.9	13,202
Backpacking	20.5	7,295	19.1	5,651	7.0	1,255	17.1	14,201
Big game hunting	23.9	8,505	6.8	2,020	1.6	294	13.0	10,819
Small game hunting	14.6	5,208	2.9	856	2.1	371	7.7	6,435
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	92	0.2	52	0.1	21	0.2	165

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,655, age 35-54=29,650, age 55+=17,956. 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: 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	65.4	23,311	72.3	21,438	63.9	11,470	67.5	56,219
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.0	21,738	58.2	17,248	47.5	8,531	57.1	47,517
View/photograph other wildlife	61.5	21,916	69.7	20,658	55.8	10,022	63.2	52,596
Sightseeing	47.4	16,895	62.1	18,414	59.8	10,730	55.3	46,039
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	59.0	21,037	67.5	20,019	50.6	9,085	60.2	50,141
Visit historic sites	44.9	16,025	47.5	14,088	39.3	7,052	44.6	37,165
View/photograph birds	29.9	10,671	49.6	14,712	55.1	9,887	42.4	35,270
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	38.3	13,645	36.4	10,782	34.3	6,157	36.7	30,584
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	39.4	14,037	44.4	13,161	30.0	5,388	39.1	32,586
View/photograph fish	35.3	12,570	27.4	8,126	16.1	2,882	28.3	23,578

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,655, age 35-54=29,650, age 55+=17,956. 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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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	88.7	31,639	86.3	25,597	82.7	14,849	86.6	72,085
Family gathering	78.9	28,132	76.4	22,652	72.6	13,030	76.6	63,814
Driving for pleasure	56.8	20,243	60.2	17,848	58.9	10,578	58.5	48,669
Picnicking	57.3	20,415	62.3	18,470	57.1	10,253	59.0	49,138
Bicycling (any type)	42.1	14,994	35.4	10,490	13.5	2,417	33.5	27,901
Horseback riding (any type)	34.9	12,452	18.4	5,462	4.8	861	22.5	18,775

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,655, age 35-54=29,650, age 55+=17,956. 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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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	44.9	15,994	30.0	8,884	18.2	3,262	33.8	28,140
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.9	16,352	33.4	9,897	14.6	2,620	34.7	28,869
Freshwater fishing	38.7	13,782	24.6	7,288	20.8	3,733	29.8	24,803
Boating (any type)	38.0	13,555	26.5	7,850	14.9	2,669	28.9	24,074
Visit a beach	25.5	9,087	25.8	7,647	17.6	3,164	23.9	19,898
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.1	9,308	28.9	8,569	12.4	2,231	24.2	20,108
Warmwater fishing	24.9	8,864	19.9	5,898	18.9	3,401	21.8	18,163
Coldwater fishing	27.9	9,933	18.4	5,448	15.4	2,774	21.8	18,155
Motorboating	20.5	7,306	23.1	6,852	15.3	2,754	20.3	16,912
Use personal watercraft	19.9	7,082	8.2	2,435	2.6	459	12.0	9,976
Rafting	24.4	8,710	9.9	2,922	1.2	219	14.2	11,851
Waterskiing	9.4	3,348	4.7	1,397	3.4	613	6.4	5,358
Snorkeling	2.9	1,018	3.1	912	2.6	466	2.9	2,396
Canoeing	4.4	1,568	3.5	1,049	0.6	105	3.3	2,722
Saltwater fishing	8.4	2,982	2.8	842	2.3	412	5.1	4,236
Rowing	5.3	1,905	3.3	992	0.2	36	3.5	2,933
Anadromous fishing	6.7	2,397	4.0	1,195	3.0	544	5.0	4,136
Scuba diving	1.0	352	0.1	18	0.2	33	0.5	403
Kayaking	2.3	807	1.3	376	0.0	0	1.4	1,183
Sailing	2.4	870	0.7	193	1.4	244	1.6	1,307
Surfing	0.5	181	1.6	463	0.0	0	0.8	644
Windsurfing	0.0	10	0.0	3	0.0	1	0.0	14

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,655, age 35-54=29,650, age 55+=17,956. 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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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)	38.0	13,562	24.4	7,240	6.4	1,151	26.4	21,953
Downhill skiing	8.0	2,861	7.8	2,301	1.7	303	6.6	5,465
Snowboarding	5.6	1,984	1.4	414	0.1	12	2.9	2,410
Snowmobiling	7.9	2,827	6.2	1,828	1.3	229	5.9	4,884
Cross country skiing	3.2	1,151	3.8	1,122	2.4	432	3.2	2,705

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,655, age 35-54=29,650, age 55+=17,956. 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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Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.0	245	31.1	150	27.3	82	34.2	477
Day hiking	42.9	263	32.4	156	27.0	81	35.8	500
Primitive camping	33.4	205	20.3	98	16.7	50	25.3	353
Developed camping	24.8	152	24.1	116	20.0	60	23.5	328
Drive off-road	29.0	178	18.3	88	10.7	32	21.4	298
Hunting (any type)	19.6	120	12.0	58	8.7	26	14.6	204
Mountain biking	29.0	178	13.5	65	5.0	15	18.5	258
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.6	108	20.5	99	12.3	37	17.5	244
Horseback riding on trails	13.9	85	12.7	61	7.7	23	12.1	169
Backpacking	19.9	122	11.0	53	4.3	13	13.5	188
Big game hunting	5.2	32	5.8	28	3.3	10	5.0	70
Small game hunting	3.8	23	4.4	21	1.0	3	3.4	47
Migratory bird hunting	2.0	12	1.5	7	0.3	1	1.4	20

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

Apache NF local area: 15 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=613, age 35-54=482, age 55+=300. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.