DESCHUTES 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 60.5 275,764 62.0 305,952 34.5 148,525 52.9 730,241
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 64.0 291,879 56.6 279,240 35.0 150,837 52.3 721,956
Developed camping 55.8 254,532 54.3 267,778 30.4 131,189 47.3 653,499
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 38.3 174,792 41.0 202,295 29.9 128,721 36.6 505,808
Primitive camping 43.8 199,757 38.4 189,719 18.7 80,792 34.1 470,268
Mountain biking 41.0 186,876 29.6 146,087 10.7 46,119 27.5 379,082
Drive off-road 27.5 125,501 26.6 131,251 14.2 61,157 23.0 317,909
Backpacking 30.1 137,234 24.8 122,525 8.6 36,961 21.5 296,720
Hunting (any type) 19.6 89,333 19.5 96,207 14.9 64,053 18.1 249,593
Big game hunting 17.0 77,432 14.4 71,267 10.2 44,022 14.0 192,721
Horseback riding on trails 13.2 60,312 10.2 50,225 5.2 22,271 9.6 132,808
Small game hunting 9.4 42,796 7.1 35,057 5.3 22,825 7.3 100,678
Migratory bird hunting 3.5 15,919 2.9 14,146 1.5 6,367 2.6 36,432

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=456,135, age 35-54=493,485, age 55+=430,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 70.2 320,315 82.3 406,066 71.0 305,911 74.8 1,032,292
Visit nature centers, etc. 67.6 308,346 69.2 341,623 54.6 235,460 64.1 885,429
Sightseeing 58.9 268,465 66.9 330,061 64.5 277,835 63.5 876,361
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 48.2 219,815 66.5 328,197 55.6 239,435 57.0 787,447
View/photograph other wildlife 51.8 236,466 63.5 313,541 53.6 230,991 56.6 780,998
Visit historic sites 48.0 219,097 62.4 307,986 52.8 227,386 54.7 754,469
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 48.2 219,832 47.1 232,546 38.5 166,077 44.8 618,455
View/photograph birds 30.2 137,852 49.0 242,003 44.9 193,675 41.5 573,530
View/photograph fish 25.6 116,820 39.3 193,813 27.5 118,446 31.1 429,079
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 24.1 110,079 29.1 143,720 19.6 84,492 24.5 338,291

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=456,135, age 35-54=493,485, age 55+=430,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 86.3 393,417 91.0 449,301 82.3 354,649 86.7 1,197,367
Family gathering 84.4 385,197 84.8 418,479 72.7 313,176 80.9 1,116,852
Picnicking 65.1 296,871 75.4 372,123 65.5 282,181 68.9 951,175
Driving for pleasure 57.8 263,727 66.7 329,340 62.0 267,380 62.3 860,447
Bicycling (any type) 57.1 260,477 49.9 246,448 28.2 121,503 45.5 628,428
Horseback riding (any type) 18.1 82,414 12.7 62,460 7.0 30,189 12.7 175,063

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=456,135, age 35-54=493,485, age 55+=430,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 65.2 297,392 66.0 325,758 43.6 187,859 58.7 811,009
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.7 304,452 60.5 298,363 22.0 94,930 50.5 697,745
Boating (any type) 50.4 230,098 54.5 269,193 27.0 116,457 44.6 615,748
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 46.7 213,002 49.4 243,593 23.1 99,660 40.3 556,255
Swimming in an outdoor pool 49.8 226,955 45.8 225,872 23.1 99,589 40.0 552,416
Freshwater fishing 36.8 167,974 42.5 209,904 26.7 115,196 35.7 493,074
Coldwater fishing 30.5 139,258 39.3 194,124 23.7 102,182 31.6 435,564
Motorboating 32.5 148,169 33.3 164,293 17.9 77,273 28.2 389,735
Rafting 22.8 103,783 25.8 127,214 5.5 23,543 18.4 254,540
Warmwater fishing 20.1 91,580 18.8 92,864 9.2 39,466 16.2 223,910
Anadromous fishing 19.6 89,232 18.6 92,016 7.0 30,329 15.3 211,577
Waterskiing 20.6 94,162 14.1 69,562 1.5 6,517 12.3 170,241
Saltwater fishing 10.1 46,280 15.8 78,145 9.1 39,229 11.9 163,654
Snorkeling 8.1 36,746 13.3 65,682 7.6 32,964 9.8 135,392
Canoeing 11.4 52,157 11.6 57,458 5.4 23,319 9.6 132,934
Use personal watercraft 16.2 74,093 5.7 28,058 2.2 9,682 8.1 111,833
Rowing 10.4 47,322 5.9 29,054 5.5 23,494 7.2 99,870
Kayaking 7.8 35,411 6.7 33,208 3.5 14,989 6.1 83,608
Sailing 3.9 17,610 8.6 42,605 5.2 22,270 6.0 82,485
Scuba diving 3.7 16,791 4.4 21,573 2.4 10,228 3.5 48,592
Surfing 3.2 14,451 2.6 12,847 0.5 2,233 2.1 29,531
Windsurfing 2.5 11,332 1.6 7,781 0.2 885 1.4 19,998

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=456,135, age 35-54=493,485, age 55+=430,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 47.1 214,842 35.8 176,545 11.8 50,714 32.0 442,101
Downhill skiing 17.0 77,521 16.2 80,007 4.8 20,778 12.9 178,306
Snowboarding 21.5 97,850 4.5 22,046 0.9 3,733 9.0 123,629
Cross country skiing 8.6 39,386 8.9 44,000 6.3 27,203 8.0 110,589
Snowmobiling 8.0 36,376 4.4 21,801 2.9 12,488 5.1 70,665

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=456,135, age 35-54=493,485, age 55+=430,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 61.8 26,243 64.0 16,058 37.4 2,575 60.3 44,876
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 45.8 19,442 40.6 10,191 25.8 1,772 42.2 31,405
Developed camping 48.5 20,597 40.7 10,215 27.1 1,865 43.9 32,677
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 27.8 11,823 28.9 7,252 17.5 1,204 27.2 20,279
Primitive camping 27.5 11,683 22.7 5,685 11.6 800 24.4 18,168
Mountain biking 45.4 19,301 35.4 8,871 15.1 1,039 39.2 29,211
Drive off-road 27.1 11,513 22.3 5,600 15.0 1,031 24.4 18,144
Backpacking 24.4 10,372 23.1 5,784 7.7 529 22.4 16,685
Hunting (any type) 14.2 6,033 12.6 3,162 10.7 739 13.3 9,934
Big game hunting 9.6 4,097 6.1 1,523 5.4 369 8.0 5,989
Horseback riding on trails 6.8 2,894 4.7 1,168 4.6 317 5.9 4,379
Small game hunting 6.1 2,575 3.9 987 3.0 208 5.1 3,770
Migratory bird hunting 2.3 972 1.6 405 1.0 68 1.9 1,445

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=42,495, age 35-54=25,092, age 55+=6,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 46.6 19,803 57.1 14,334 50.9 3,503 50.5 37,640
Visit nature centers, etc. 62.5 26,571 59.6 14,949 45.5 3,132 60.0 44,652
Sightseeing 39.2 16,657 46.1 11,557 42.0 2,886 41.8 31,100
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 30.6 13,004 39.1 9,810 33.4 2,300 33.7 25,114
View/photograph other wildlife 29.3 12,445 34.6 8,693 30.6 2,102 31.2 23,240
Visit historic sites 33.8 14,363 38.6 9,673 37.2 2,557 35.7 26,593
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 31.0 13,175 28.5 7,161 23.6 1,626 29.5 21,962
View/photograph birds 16.2 6,892 24.9 6,247 23.5 1,618 19.8 14,757
View/photograph fish 18.5 7,857 24.9 6,241 18.9 1,298 20.7 15,396
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 17.5 7,441 21.2 5,317 19.0 1,310 18.9 14,068

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=42,495, age 35-54=25,092, age 55+=6,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 69.6 29,592 78.0 19,565 67.6 4,651 72.3 53,808
Family gathering 80.6 34,245 81.9 20,544 69.3 4,769 80.0 59,558
Picnicking 49.5 21,046 60.5 15,190 51.8 3,564 53.4 39,800
Driving for pleasure 42.2 17,952 45.1 11,320 40.2 2,766 43.0 32,038
Bicycling (any type) 56.5 23,997 50.9 12,768 32.0 2,200 52.3 38,965
Horseback riding (any type) 10.3 4,362 6.7 1,689 6.9 475 8.8 6,526

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=42,495, age 35-54=25,092, age 55+=6,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 53.2 22,594 47.4 11,886 35.6 2,448 49.6 36,928
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 55.0 23,353 44.3 11,128 21.4 1,473 48.3 35,954
Boating (any type) 36.6 15,569 36.3 9,110 21.4 1,470 35.1 26,149
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 29.8 12,645 28.6 7,171 14.9 1,022 28.0 20,838
Swimming in an outdoor pool 44.5 18,896 41.2 10,345 21.4 1,472 41.2 30,713
Freshwater fishing 35.0 14,874 34.2 8,570 24.8 1,703 33.8 25,147
Coldwater fishing 24.5 10,430 26.8 6,721 18.9 1,302 24.8 18,453
Motorboating 21.2 9,022 20.2 5,071 13.7 944 20.2 15,037
Rafting 16.7 7,109 13.4 3,362 3.9 268 14.4 10,739
Warmwater fishing 23.8 10,123 19.0 4,762 11.2 771 21.0 15,656
Anadromous fishing 18.6 7,892 11.2 2,808 6.7 464 15.0 11,164
Waterskiing 16.9 7,175 8.6 2,158 2.2 152 12.7 9,485
Saltwater fishing 13.3 5,656 14.6 3,668 10.1 693 13.5 10,017
Snorkeling 5.0 2,111 9.3 2,344 5.4 370 6.5 4,825
Canoeing 5.5 2,334 5.0 1,248 2.2 149 5.0 3,731
Use personal watercraft 20.0 8,484 5.6 1,416 2.8 192 13.6 10,092
Rowing 9.6 4,066 4.8 1,199 4.3 299 7.5 5,564
Kayaking 3.6 1,532 3.8 964 2.4 163 3.6 2,659
Sailing 2.0 852 5.9 1,476 3.4 233 3.4 2,561
Scuba diving 2.4 1,038 2.2 549 1.3 92 2.3 1,679
Surfing 3.3 1,404 3.4 858 0.8 56 3.1 2,318
Windsurfing 2.5 1,059 1.3 338 0.2 13 1.9 1,410

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=42,495, age 35-54=25,092, age 55+=6,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 33.5 14,247 24.5 6,144 9.9 684 28.3 21,075
Downhill skiing 9.0 3,840 8.6 2,163 3.1 211 8.3 6,214
Snowboarding 32.7 13,887 6.7 1,669 0.4 27 20.9 15,583
Cross country skiing 3.0 1,286 3.4 845 2.1 146 3.1 2,277
Snowmobiling 3.7 1,592 2.8 704 1.5 100 3.2 2,396

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=42,495, age 35-54=25,092, age 55+=6,879. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 50.5 16,543 53.4 10,769 27.1 1,949 48.7 29,261
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 38.9 12,718 32.1 6,482 19.7 1,422 34.3 20,622
Developed camping 36.3 11,896 40.7 8,203 20.5 1,480 35.9 21,579
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 30.2 9,883 31.7 6,393 23.3 1,675 29.9 17,951
Primitive camping 19.3 6,304 16.7 3,373 6.7 482 16.9 10,159
Mountain biking 32.7 10,711 22.2 4,473 6.3 453 26.0 15,637
Drive off-road 18.6 6,077 18.2 3,664 7.2 519 17.1 10,260
Backpacking 15.2 4,980 9.8 1,970 3.0 213 11.9 7,163
Hunting (any type) 5.0 1,648 5.0 1,008 2.2 162 4.7 2,818
Big game hunting 2.7 899 3.8 772 1.4 104 3.0 1,775
Horseback riding on trails 11.1 3,647 8.6 1,730 2.7 196 9.3 5,573
Small game hunting 1.9 621 2.0 402 0.9 65 1.8 1,088
Migratory bird hunting 0.9 288 0.8 152 0.3 24 0.8 464

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,735, age 35-54=20,162, age 55+=7,203. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 17,754 59.2 11,935 47.5 3,424 55.1 33,113
Visit nature centers, etc. 57.6 18,860 63.1 12,726 49.7 3,580 58.5 35,166
Sightseeing 42.7 13,985 47.2 9,515 44.3 3,191 44.4 26,691
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 34.2 11,210 46.8 9,436 38.2 2,753 38.9 23,399
View/photograph other wildlife 31.3 10,249 37.2 7,507 29.1 2,096 33.0 19,852
Visit historic sites 29.9 9,778 43.1 8,680 31.1 2,243 34.4 20,701
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 28.1 9,209 26.7 5,376 18.9 1,361 26.5 15,946
View/photograph birds 18.9 6,180 28.7 5,782 26.0 1,871 23.0 13,833
View/photograph fish 18.9 6,177 28.1 5,660 19.2 1,383 22.0 13,220
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 18.1 5,919 23.8 4,800 11.6 837 19.2 11,556

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,735, age 35-54=20,162, age 55+=7,203. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 79.5 26,040 80.1 16,148 74.2 5,347 79.1 47,535
Family gathering 83.7 27,413 83.9 16,913 74.6 5,370 82.7 49,696
Picnicking 59.1 19,336 68.3 13,761 56.8 4,094 61.9 37,191
Driving for pleasure 39.8 13,040 49.1 9,904 42.6 3,072 43.3 26,016
Bicycling (any type) 51.1 16,734 44.6 8,983 21.9 1,578 45.4 27,295
Horseback riding (any type) 15.6 5,092 11.7 2,350 3.3 241 12.8 7,683

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,735, age 35-54=20,162, age 55+=7,203. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 49.1 16,084 54.9 11,061 35.2 2,533 49.4 29,678
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 50.7 16,596 50.9 10,266 15.9 1,144 46.6 28,006
Boating (any type) 30.9 10,108 33.5 6,763 13.7 985 29.7 17,856
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 30.4 9,945 33.6 6,775 14.1 1,016 29.5 17,736
Swimming in an outdoor pool 50.5 16,543 44.3 8,922 22.8 1,642 45.1 27,107
Freshwater fishing 18.2 5,942 24.6 4,964 13.0 936 19.7 11,842
Coldwater fishing 13.7 4,470 20.3 4,098 10.3 740 15.5 9,308
Motorboating 17.9 5,856 18.3 3,690 7.0 507 16.7 10,053
Rafting 12.2 4,006 15.8 3,186 2.8 205 12.3 7,397
Warmwater fishing 12.0 3,917 14.4 2,894 5.1 369 11.9 7,180
Anadromous fishing 4.4 1,447 8.5 1,717 2.2 158 5.5 3,322
Waterskiing 12.0 3,912 10.4 2,087 0.5 38 10.0 6,037
Saltwater fishing 3.1 1,004 7.8 1,573 4.2 304 4.8 2,881
Snorkeling 3.8 1,247 5.4 1,093 3.0 217 4.3 2,557
Canoeing 4.5 1,481 5.2 1,043 2.0 142 4.4 2,666
Use personal watercraft 15.4 5,047 8.0 1,619 2.6 190 11.4 6,856
Rowing 3.7 1,201 3.7 736 2.0 142 3.5 2,079
Kayaking 2.8 916 2.9 575 0.4 30 2.5 1,521
Sailing 3.3 1,073 4.1 836 3.5 250 3.6 2,159
Scuba diving 0.5 167 0.8 161 0.3 25 0.6 353
Surfing 1.7 559 0.5 102 0.6 46 1.2 707
Windsurfing 0.5 162 0.6 128 0.1 4 0.5 294

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,735, age 35-54=20,162, age 55+=7,203. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 33.6 11,007 24.9 5,013 6.3 453 27.4 16,473
Downhill skiing 10.6 3,481 10.2 2,064 2.7 197 9.6 5,742
Snowboarding 15.4 5,042 4.9 987 1.0 73 10.2 6,102
Cross country skiing 2.9 962 3.3 661 1.5 107 2.9 1,730
Snowmobiling 3.2 1,040 0.9 186 1.0 72 2.2 1,298

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,735, age 35-54=20,162, age 55+=7,203. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 67.8 121,157 69.1 144,878 40.7 76,394 59.5 342,429
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 74.7 133,426 65.9 138,280 41.5 77,897 60.7 349,603
Developed camping 68.5 122,299 55.3 116,043 35.7 67,032 53.0 305,374
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 40.2 71,775 41.5 86,996 22.6 42,376 34.9 201,147
Primitive camping 57.3 102,345 47.8 100,250 25.4 47,697 43.5 250,292
Mountain biking 48.9 87,322 37.3 78,217 15.3 28,747 33.7 194,286
Drive off-road 35.2 62,917 30.8 64,711 20.3 38,109 28.8 165,737
Backpacking 39.2 70,034 36.7 77,056 13.5 25,226 29.9 172,316
Hunting (any type) 31.7 56,640 29.5 61,981 26.1 49,033 29.1 167,654
Big game hunting 29.3 52,325 18.4 38,691 17.0 31,971 21.4 122,987
Horseback riding on trails 11.4 20,449 7.3 15,389 8.0 15,068 8.8 50,906
Small game hunting 15.9 28,426 10.0 20,926 8.9 16,664 11.5 66,016
Migratory bird hunting 5.2 9,306 4.2 8,902 2.6 4,929 4.0 23,137

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,615, age 35-54=209,785, age 55+=187,531. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 69.8 124,701 82.7 173,506 73.5 137,792 75.7 435,999
Visit nature centers, etc. 74.3 132,675 67.8 142,166 51.4 96,414 64.5 371,255
Sightseeing 61.0 109,020 68.6 143,927 62.4 116,944 64.2 369,891
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 49.5 88,409 62.0 130,031 51.8 97,208 54.8 315,648
View/photograph other wildlife 54.9 98,064 64.0 134,273 57.1 107,038 58.9 339,375
Visit historic sites 55.8 99,612 60.3 126,438 57.7 108,114 58.0 334,164
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 55.5 99,170 51.9 108,904 42.3 79,416 49.9 287,490
View/photograph birds 31.3 55,834 47.7 100,090 45.0 84,420 41.7 240,344
View/photograph fish 26.4 47,177 39.0 81,883 26.8 50,182 31.1 179,242
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 24.9 44,533 26.3 55,223 25.3 47,450 25.6 147,206

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,615, age 35-54=209,785, age 55+=187,531. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 83.6 149,387 91.6 192,234 77.6 145,570 84.6 487,191
Family gathering 84.3 150,487 84.0 176,160 69.6 130,436 79.4 457,083
Picnicking 62.8 112,122 72.4 151,843 63.6 119,288 66.5 383,253
Driving for pleasure 66.0 117,917 65.9 138,333 59.5 111,638 63.9 367,888
Bicycling (any type) 60.5 108,042 53.5 112,212 34.1 63,903 49.3 284,157
Horseback riding (any type) 16.0 28,498 9.3 19,494 11.8 22,132 12.2 70,124

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,615, age 35-54=209,785, age 55+=187,531. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 70.9 126,558 62.7 131,525 43.5 81,656 59.0 339,739
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 73.2 130,675 57.0 119,496 25.8 48,375 51.8 298,546
Boating (any type) 59.3 105,888 60.1 126,137 32.2 60,307 50.8 292,332
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 49.4 88,235 48.7 102,151 23.1 43,355 40.6 233,741
Swimming in an outdoor pool 47.9 85,641 44.5 93,442 22.9 43,002 38.6 222,085
Freshwater fishing 51.8 92,540 50.5 105,903 35.5 66,616 46.0 265,059
Coldwater fishing 42.3 75,467 46.2 96,872 31.2 58,433 40.1 230,772
Motorboating 39.7 70,993 36.9 77,486 23.6 44,295 33.5 192,774
Rafting 29.9 53,454 24.0 50,413 6.4 12,017 20.1 115,884
Warmwater fishing 27.8 49,664 22.3 46,839 12.4 23,235 20.8 119,738
Anadromous fishing 35.0 62,579 21.1 44,353 11.4 21,303 22.3 128,235
Waterskiing 26.4 47,212 12.3 25,773 2.8 5,216 13.6 78,201
Saltwater fishing 16.7 29,800 19.6 41,169 12.7 23,749 16.4 94,718
Snorkeling 9.8 17,444 18.4 38,644 9.2 17,174 12.7 73,262
Canoeing 13.7 24,514 12.0 25,267 4.5 8,458 10.1 58,239
Use personal watercraft 18.2 32,462 4.3 9,010 1.4 2,585 7.6 44,057
Rowing 16.8 29,994 5.7 12,031 7.3 13,719 9.7 55,744
Kayaking 9.4 16,874 7.3 15,401 5.9 11,155 7.5 43,430
Sailing 3.5 6,278 10.4 21,733 5.0 9,463 6.5 37,474
Scuba diving 6.3 11,335 6.6 13,923 3.7 6,894 5.6 32,152
Surfing 3.8 6,870 4.7 9,921 0.6 1,062 3.1 17,853
Windsurfing 4.9 8,751 2.8 5,845 0.3 605 2.6 15,201

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,615, age 35-54=209,785, age 55+=187,531. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 48.6 86,796 36.8 77,285 14.0 26,214 33.0 190,295
Downhill skiing 15.8 28,306 15.2 31,936 4.4 8,335 11.9 68,577
Snowboarding 27.7 49,471 5.2 10,975 0.4 677 10.6 61,123
Cross country skiing 10.3 18,353 9.3 19,542 7.3 13,674 9.0 51,569
Snowmobiling 10.1 18,095 6.9 14,431 3.0 5,614 6.6 38,140

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,615, age 35-54=209,785, age 55+=187,531. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 57.3 99,454 57.6 123,198 29.8 64,226 47.6 286,878
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 64.4 111,676 53.0 113,405 30.6 65,936 48.3 291,017
Developed camping 50.3 87,334 57.5 123,069 26.6 57,405 44.4 267,808
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 42.4 73,472 44.3 94,679 37.5 80,816 41.3 248,967
Primitive camping 40.4 70,025 34.4 73,494 13.9 30,018 28.8 173,537
Mountain biking 34.4 59,666 22.5 48,225 6.8 14,585 20.3 122,476
Drive off-road 21.9 38,072 24.3 52,022 9.2 19,917 18.2 110,011
Backpacking 26.0 45,072 15.4 32,871 4.7 10,147 14.6 88,090
Hunting (any type) 11.6 20,083 12.2 26,182 5.8 12,604 9.8 58,869
Big game hunting 8.9 15,456 12.6 26,959 4.8 10,340 8.7 52,755
Horseback riding on trails 17.8 30,837 14.2 30,275 2.9 6,218 11.2 67,330
Small game hunting 5.0 8,743 5.3 11,241 2.5 5,304 4.2 25,288
Migratory bird hunting 2.3 3,935 1.8 3,850 0.5 1,066 1.5 8,851

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=173,483, age 35-54=213,926, age 55+=215,570. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 81.2 140,829 88.5 189,288 71.0 153,118 80.1 483,235
Visit nature centers, etc. 65.4 113,390 73.4 157,073 58.4 125,904 65.7 396,367
Sightseeing 65.5 113,585 70.2 150,141 68.2 147,074 68.1 410,800
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 55.4 96,195 77.8 166,341 60.9 131,199 65.3 393,735
View/photograph other wildlife 60.4 104,792 71.0 151,863 53.1 114,514 61.6 371,169
Visit historic sites 48.2 83,647 70.3 150,361 50.3 108,487 56.8 342,495
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 50.7 88,000 48.0 102,610 37.1 80,032 44.9 270,642
View/photograph birds 35.9 62,337 56.6 121,077 46.9 101,143 47.2 284,557
View/photograph fish 28.0 48,644 42.9 91,685 28.8 62,161 33.6 202,490
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.5 46,029 33.5 71,657 15.0 32,366 24.9 150,052

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=173,483, age 35-54=213,926, age 55+=215,570. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 94.5 163,978 93.1 199,271 87.2 187,890 91.4 551,139
Family gathering 85.8 148,858 86.0 184,056 75.3 162,407 82.1 495,321
Picnicking 73.7 127,924 81.6 174,657 68.4 147,373 74.6 449,954
Driving for pleasure 58.3 101,067 73.0 156,127 66.4 143,190 66.4 400,384
Bicycling (any type) 55.7 96,564 47.2 100,956 23.3 50,242 41.1 247,762
Horseback riding (any type) 23.8 41,269 17.2 36,878 3.1 6,750 14.1 84,897

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=173,483, age 35-54=213,926, age 55+=215,570. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 64.6 112,138 72.2 154,428 43.9 94,553 59.9 361,119
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.4 115,117 66.8 143,009 18.9 40,741 49.6 298,867
Boating (any type) 49.9 86,586 54.5 116,692 23.5 50,738 42.1 254,016
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 53.0 91,933 55.3 118,361 24.0 51,843 43.5 262,137
Swimming in an outdoor pool 53.0 92,000 47.9 102,552 23.4 50,347 40.6 244,899
Freshwater fishing 27.2 47,266 39.0 83,453 20.1 43,428 28.9 174,147
Coldwater fishing 25.1 43,521 37.7 80,693 18.4 39,724 27.2 163,938
Motorboating 32.3 56,035 34.0 72,639 13.9 29,892 26.3 158,566
Rafting 20.4 35,401 31.3 66,962 4.9 10,632 18.7 112,995
Warmwater fishing 13.2 22,975 16.1 34,420 6.5 13,984 11.8 71,379
Anadromous fishing 6.6 11,477 18.1 38,713 3.4 7,228 9.5 57,418
Waterskiing 18.6 32,324 17.5 37,531 0.4 954 11.7 70,809
Saltwater fishing 2.6 4,434 12.1 25,807 5.7 12,367 7.1 42,608
Snorkeling 7.7 13,430 9.4 20,122 6.5 14,090 7.9 47,642
Canoeing 11.9 20,594 12.7 27,076 6.5 13,934 10.2 61,604
Use personal watercraft 13.8 23,884 6.8 14,563 3.0 6,393 7.4 44,840
Rowing 5.7 9,864 6.5 13,837 4.1 8,843 5.4 32,544
Kayaking 7.9 13,699 6.6 14,082 1.5 3,205 5.1 30,986
Sailing 4.9 8,536 8.0 17,165 5.5 11,780 6.2 37,481
Scuba diving 1.7 2,960 2.8 5,920 1.3 2,897 2.0 11,777
Surfing 2.1 3,597 0.4 819 0.3 739 0.9 5,155
Windsurfing 0.5 847 0.6 1,189 0.1 250 0.4 2,286

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=173,483, age 35-54=213,926, age 55+=215,570. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 52.4 90,826 37.6 80,523 10.2 21,963 32.1 193,312
Downhill skiing 22.1 38,266 19.1 40,882 5.3 11,509 15.0 90,657
Snowboarding 12.8 22,201 3.2 6,904 1.3 2,862 5.3 31,967
Cross country skiing 10.1 17,464 10.1 21,568 6.0 12,859 8.6 51,891
Snowmobiling 7.5 12,958 2.4 5,193 2.9 6,319 4.1 24,470

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=173,483, age 35-54=213,926, age 55+=215,570. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 27.2 833 28.5 799 16.5 198 25.9 1,830
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 35.4 1,084 32.0 897 20.0 241 31.5 2,222
Developed camping 37.5 1,148 32.3 905 21.6 260 32.8 2,313
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.7 633 21.7 608 14.0 168 20.0 1,409
Primitive camping 18.0 550 14.6 408 7.2 87 14.8 1,045
Mountain biking 32.2 985 25.5 714 11.2 135 26.0 1,834
Drive off-road 21.5 657 16.6 465 11.6 140 17.9 1,262
Backpacking 14.0 429 13.4 374 3.8 46 12.0 849
Hunting (any type) 5.8 176 4.9 137 3.8 46 5.1 359
Big game hunting 5.3 163 3.1 87 2.7 33 4.0 283
Horseback riding on trails 5.9 181 4.0 111 3.7 44 4.8 336
Small game hunting 3.3 102 2.1 60 1.3 16 2.5 178
Migratory bird hunting 0.9 27 0.6 16 0.3 4 0.7 47

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,058, age 35-54=2,799, age 55+=1,202. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 46.0 1,406 57.5 1,610 51.7 621 51.5 3,637
Visit nature centers, etc. 49.0 1,498 47.9 1,340 36.6 440 46.4 3,278
Sightseeing 46.4 1,419 54.8 1,533 50.7 610 50.5 3,562
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 29.6 906 38.4 1,076 33.9 408 33.9 2,390
View/photograph other wildlife 28.5 873 33.9 949 30.0 360 30.9 2,182
Visit historic sites 38.2 1,168 44.7 1,252 43.4 522 41.7 2,942
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 23.5 719 21.3 596 17.5 210 21.6 1,525
View/photograph birds 15.7 480 24.5 687 22.7 273 20.4 1,440
View/photograph fish 17.7 540 22.8 637 18.1 218 19.8 1,395
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 17.8 545 23.4 654 20.4 245 20.5 1,444

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,058, age 35-54=2,799, age 55+=1,202. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 80.1 2,449 90.1 2,523 79.4 954 83.9 5,926
Family gathering 80.4 2,458 82.9 2,319 70.9 852 79.7 5,629
Picnicking 47.9 1,465 60.2 1,684 49.5 595 53.0 3,744
Driving for pleasure 43.1 1,318 46.6 1,304 41.8 503 44.3 3,125
Bicycling (any type) 54.0 1,650 49.2 1,376 30.9 372 48.1 3,398
Horseback riding (any type) 7.4 227 4.9 138 4.3 52 5.9 417

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,058, age 35-54=2,799, age 55+=1,202. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 62.7 1,917 55.9 1,566 43.8 527 56.8 4,010
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 36.4 1,114 29.8 833 15.2 183 30.2 2,130
Boating (any type) 25.4 776 25.0 699 15.4 185 23.5 1,660
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.5 873 27.2 760 15.0 180 25.7 1,813
Swimming in an outdoor pool 47.1 1,439 43.5 1,218 22.9 275 41.5 2,932
Freshwater fishing 30.1 921 29.1 815 22.0 264 28.3 2,000
Coldwater fishing 17.3 528 18.7 524 13.7 165 17.2 1,217
Motorboating 12.8 391 12.1 338 8.7 105 11.8 834
Rafting 7.1 218 5.9 165 1.5 18 5.7 401
Warmwater fishing 30.3 928 24.2 676 14.5 174 25.2 1,778
Anadromous fishing 19.4 594 11.6 325 7.2 87 14.3 1,006
Waterskiing 11.5 351 5.9 165 1.7 20 7.6 536
Saltwater fishing 16.1 492 17.0 475 12.0 144 15.7 1,111
Snorkeling 3.8 117 7.3 205 4.6 55 5.3 377
Canoeing 1.6 50 1.5 42 0.7 8 1.4 100
Use personal watercraft 17.0 521 4.9 138 3.2 38 9.9 697
Rowing 6.7 205 3.9 109 2.8 34 4.9 348
Kayaking 1.6 49 2.0 57 1.1 13 1.7 119
Sailing 1.8 54 5.0 140 3.1 37 3.3 231
Scuba diving 5.3 161 4.4 122 3.1 37 4.5 320
Surfing 0.8 23 0.7 20 0.2 2 0.6 45
Windsurfing 1.1 34 0.6 16 0.0 0 0.7 50

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,058, age 35-54=2,799, age 55+=1,202. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 25.5 781 18.3 511 7.9 95 19.6 1,387
Downhill skiing 6.6 202 6.4 180 2.5 30 5.8 412
Snowboarding 18.7 571 3.8 107 0.2 2 9.6 680
Cross country skiing 1.5 45 1.7 47 0.9 11 1.5 103
Snowmobiling 4.4 136 3.3 92 2.0 24 3.6 252

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,058, age 35-54=2,799, age 55+=1,202. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 22.0 510 23.4 410 11.8 130 20.3 1,050
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 29.8 692 24.3 426 16.1 177 25.0 1,295
Developed camping 28.5 660 31.0 542 16.9 186 26.8 1,388
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 23.3 541 24.1 422 14.6 161 21.7 1,124
Primitive camping 12.2 282 10.9 191 4.1 45 10.0 518
Mountain biking 23.7 550 16.4 287 4.5 50 17.2 887
Drive off-road 14.8 344 14.1 246 5.8 64 12.6 654
Backpacking 8.5 196 5.5 96 1.6 18 6.0 310
Hunting (any type) 1.9 43 1.7 30 0.6 7 1.5 80
Big game hunting 1.3 30 1.9 33 0.5 6 1.3 69
Horseback riding on trails 9.8 227 7.4 129 3.2 35 7.6 391
Small game hunting 0.9 22 1.0 18 0.5 5 0.9 45
Migratory bird hunting 0.3 6 0.3 6 0.2 2 0.3 14

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,319, age 35-54=1,750, age 55+=1,101. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 54.1 1,255 58.2 1,019 46.7 514 53.9 2,788
Visit nature centers, etc. 46.6 1,080 49.5 866 38.7 426 45.9 2,372
Sightseeing 50.4 1,169 57.1 999 51.6 568 52.9 2,736
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.6 779 44.5 779 38.0 418 38.2 1,976
View/photograph other wildlife 30.3 702 35.4 620 29.2 322 31.8 1,644
Visit historic sites 33.9 786 48.5 849 35.4 390 39.2 2,025
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 21.4 497 19.6 343 12.6 139 18.9 979
View/photograph birds 18.7 434 26.9 470 26.7 294 23.2 1,198
View/photograph fish 18.0 418 25.8 452 17.6 194 20.6 1,064
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 18.6 431 24.8 434 13.2 145 19.5 1,010

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,319, age 35-54=1,750, age 55+=1,101. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 91.2 2,114 92.9 1,625 85.3 939 90.5 4,678
Family gathering 84.3 1,954 83.8 1,467 75.4 830 82.2 4,251
Picnicking 57.1 1,323 67.0 1,172 55.1 607 60.0 3,102
Driving for pleasure 41.2 955 51.1 894 42.3 466 44.8 2,315
Bicycling (any type) 48.8 1,132 43.0 753 21.1 232 40.9 2,117
Horseback riding (any type) 11.3 262 8.5 149 3.4 37 8.7 448

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,319, age 35-54=1,750, age 55+=1,101. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 58.3 1,352 63.7 1,115 42.9 472 56.8 2,939
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 33.7 782 33.7 589 11.3 124 28.9 1,495
Boating (any type) 21.2 491 23.0 402 8.7 96 19.1 989
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.8 669 31.8 557 12.8 141 26.4 1,367
Swimming in an outdoor pool 54.4 1,261 47.1 825 25.9 285 45.9 2,371
Freshwater fishing 15.3 355 20.1 351 10.7 118 15.9 824
Coldwater fishing 9.1 211 13.6 238 6.9 76 10.2 525
Motorboating 10.6 245 10.9 190 3.8 42 9.2 477
Rafting 5.5 127 6.0 105 1.0 11 4.7 243
Warmwater fishing 15.4 358 19.3 337 6.0 66 14.7 761
Anadromous fishing 4.7 109 7.7 134 2.5 28 5.2 271
Waterskiing 7.9 184 6.6 115 0.5 5 5.9 304
Saltwater fishing 3.6 83 7.3 127 4.4 48 5.0 258
Snorkeling 2.9 67 4.6 80 2.0 22 3.3 169
Canoeing 1.4 32 1.4 25 0.3 3 1.2 60
Use personal watercraft 13.2 306 7.1 124 1.8 20 8.7 450
Rowing 2.6 61 2.2 38 1.0 11 2.1 110
Kayaking 1.3 29 1.5 26 0.0 0 1.1 55
Sailing 2.9 68 3.1 55 3.1 34 3.0 157
Scuba diving 0.9 20 1.1 19 0.4 4 0.8 43
Surfing 0.3 7 0.1 2 0.2 2 0.2 11
Windsurfing 0.2 5 0.4 7 0.0 0 0.2 12

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,319, age 35-54=1,750, age 55+=1,101. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 25.1 581 18.6 325 4.5 49 18.5 955
Downhill skiing 7.3 170 7.6 133 1.9 21 6.3 324
Snowboarding 9.2 214 3.2 56 0.3 3 5.3 273
Cross country skiing 1.4 32 1.6 28 0.5 5 1.3 65
Snowmobiling 4.0 92 0.9 16 1.0 11 2.3 119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,319, age 35-54=1,750, age 55+=1,101. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 60.6 2,536 63.0 2,357 38.0 792 56.8 5,685
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 85.7 3,586 75.2 2,817 48.1 1,002 74.0 7,405
Developed camping 58.2 2,434 49.9 1,869 34.7 724 50.2 5,027
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 34.3 1,434 33.5 1,256 19.6 409 30.9 3,099
Primitive camping 70.9 2,966 61.2 2,291 32.1 668 59.2 5,925
Mountain biking 56.6 2,368 44.8 1,676 19.5 406 44.4 4,450
Drive off-road 50.8 2,124 42.9 1,606 27.1 565 42.9 4,295
Backpacking 45.7 1,914 43.6 1,633 15.8 330 38.7 3,877
Hunting (any type) 62.4 2,613 55.3 2,071 43.9 914 55.9 5,598
Big game hunting 66.5 2,785 45.8 1,715 36.9 768 52.6 5,268
Horseback riding on trails 10.2 428 8.5 320 7.0 146 8.9 894
Small game hunting 36.1 1,512 22.6 847 18.9 393 27.5 2,752
Migratory bird hunting 21.4 894 13.7 514 9.2 191 16.0 1,599

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,185, age 35-54=3,744, age 55+=2,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 63.0 2,636 75.5 2,826 67.8 1,412 68.7 6,874
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.8 2,544 58.4 2,186 45.2 942 56.6 5,672
Sightseeing 54.7 2,290 66.5 2,489 59.8 1,246 60.2 6,025
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 47.0 1,967 60.1 2,252 51.5 1,073 52.9 5,292
View/photograph other wildlife 58.9 2,464 68.3 2,559 60.7 1,265 62.8 6,288
Visit historic sites 47.5 1,988 53.1 1,988 49.5 1,031 50.0 5,007
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 70.8 2,965 66.2 2,477 54.7 1,140 65.7 6,582
View/photograph birds 32.0 1,340 49.5 1,853 46.8 975 41.6 4,168
View/photograph fish 32.6 1,366 44.0 1,648 32.6 680 36.9 3,694
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.6 1,115 30.4 1,140 28.1 586 28.4 2,841

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,185, age 35-54=3,744, age 55+=2,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 76.0 3,181 85.5 3,200 75.2 1,567 79.4 7,948
Family gathering 84.3 3,526 84.1 3,149 71.7 1,495 81.6 8,170
Picnicking 56.6 2,368 66.7 2,499 59.0 1,230 60.9 6,097
Driving for pleasure 60.8 2,544 65.4 2,449 57.7 1,203 61.9 6,196
Bicycling (any type) 62.1 2,598 56.6 2,119 35.2 734 54.4 5,451
Horseback riding (any type) 14.4 602 10.3 385 10.3 215 12.0 1,202

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,185, age 35-54=3,744, age 55+=2,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 57.1 2,391 52.9 1,980 37.1 774 51.4 5,145
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 69.9 2,925 57.3 2,147 25.7 535 56.0 5,607
Boating (any type) 55.5 2,324 54.6 2,046 32.3 673 50.4 5,043
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 44.7 1,872 43.8 1,638 22.0 458 39.6 3,968
Swimming in an outdoor pool 32.9 1,378 31.1 1,166 15.8 330 28.7 2,874
Freshwater fishing 63.0 2,638 61.2 2,290 44.5 928 58.5 5,856
Coldwater fishing 53.2 2,225 57.1 2,137 40.2 838 51.9 5,200
Motorboating 40.6 1,699 40.3 1,510 27.2 566 37.7 3,775
Rafting 27.6 1,154 21.3 796 6.6 137 20.8 2,087
Warmwater fishing 39.0 1,633 30.6 1,146 20.1 418 31.9 3,197
Anadromous fishing 73.1 3,059 45.9 1,720 29.6 616 53.9 5,395
Waterskiing 21.3 892 11.5 430 2.4 51 13.7 1,373
Saltwater fishing 28.1 1,174 31.7 1,186 21.4 446 28.0 2,806
Snorkeling 5.9 246 10.6 398 5.5 114 7.6 758
Canoeing 19.7 823 17.0 635 6.8 142 16.0 1,600
Use personal watercraft 18.4 770 6.1 230 1.9 39 10.4 1,039
Rowing 14.4 603 7.0 263 8.0 167 10.3 1,033
Kayaking 7.7 324 5.9 222 4.4 92 6.4 638
Sailing 4.1 171 9.8 367 5.5 114 6.5 652
Scuba diving 4.8 200 5.5 206 2.8 58 4.6 464
Surfing 4.3 182 4.0 151 0.9 18 3.5 351
Windsurfing 1.6 65 1.0 36 0.2 5 1.1 106

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,185, age 35-54=3,744, age 55+=2,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 56.9 2,383 41.5 1,553 18.4 384 43.1 4,320
Downhill skiing 13.4 561 11.4 428 4.3 89 10.8 1,078
Snowboarding 30.0 1,255 6.3 234 0.8 16 15.0 1,505
Cross country skiing 8.5 354 10.3 387 7.9 165 9.0 906
Snowmobiling 29.5 1,234 18.9 706 8.2 171 21.1 2,111

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,185, age 35-54=3,744, age 55+=2,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 51.1 2,079 53.6 2,157 28.0 650 46.9 4,886
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 74.2 3,017 62.4 2,512 37.0 859 61.3 6,388
Developed camping 45.9 1,866 51.2 2,060 26.9 624 43.7 4,550
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 31.4 1,276 34.9 1,406 29.1 675 32.2 3,357
Primitive camping 53.7 2,183 43.9 1,769 18.5 430 42.1 4,382
Mountain biking 41.6 1,693 28.1 1,131 8.4 194 29.0 3,018
Drive off-road 35.6 1,447 31.9 1,283 13.5 314 29.2 3,044
Backpacking 29.1 1,182 20.7 833 5.8 135 20.6 2,150
Hunting (any type) 24.1 980 22.0 885 11.2 260 20.4 2,125
Big game hunting 21.9 889 25.1 1,012 11.2 260 20.7 2,161
Horseback riding on trails 17.2 701 13.5 543 2.9 67 12.6 1,311
Small game hunting 12.5 509 10.1 405 5.0 116 9.9 1,030
Migratory bird hunting 8.3 337 5.2 210 2.4 55 5.8 602

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,068, age 35-54=4,026, age 55+=2,322. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 71.1 2,893 79.0 3,181 65.0 1,510 72.8 7,584
Visit nature centers, etc. 56.1 2,283 63.0 2,536 50.2 1,166 57.5 5,985
Sightseeing 61.5 2,500 66.8 2,688 65.2 1,515 64.4 6,703
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 53.5 2,175 72.4 2,913 59.0 1,371 62.0 6,459
View/photograph other wildlife 61.9 2,518 72.9 2,934 57.7 1,340 65.2 6,792
Visit historic sites 42.5 1,729 59.2 2,383 44.2 1,027 49.3 5,139
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 62.0 2,523 62.0 2,498 46.1 1,070 58.5 6,091
View/photograph birds 35.6 1,450 57.2 2,301 51.4 1,194 47.5 4,945
View/photograph fish 31.1 1,267 46.1 1,855 32.3 751 37.2 3,873
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.9 1,096 34.0 1,367 17.1 397 27.5 2,860

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,068, age 35-54=4,026, age 55+=2,322. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 88.5 3,599 88.3 3,555 82.1 1,907 87.0 9,061
Family gathering 87.5 3,559 88.4 3,558 76.9 1,785 85.5 8,902
Picnicking 66.9 2,722 75.4 3,037 63.9 1,484 69.5 7,243
Driving for pleasure 58.4 2,376 70.3 2,832 63.1 1,465 64.1 6,673
Bicycling (any type) 57.2 2,325 48.9 1,969 23.8 553 46.5 4,847
Horseback riding (any type) 21.9 889 16.7 672 3.3 76 15.7 1,637

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,068, age 35-54=4,026, age 55+=2,322. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 53.1 2,159 60.0 2,415 38.0 882 52.4 5,456
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.8 2,718 66.7 2,686 19.5 453 56.2 5,857
Boating (any type) 49.0 1,992 50.3 2,024 21.9 508 43.4 4,524
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 44.9 1,828 51.2 2,061 24.1 560 42.7 4,449
Swimming in an outdoor pool 37.5 1,526 33.9 1,365 16.8 390 31.5 3,281
Freshwater fishing 34.4 1,401 44.0 1,772 24.3 564 35.9 3,737
Coldwater fishing 30.3 1,232 42.0 1,692 21.7 504 32.9 3,428
Motorboating 36.9 1,500 36.0 1,449 15.3 356 31.7 3,305
Rafting 20.0 814 25.3 1,019 4.4 102 18.6 1,935
Warmwater fishing 20.3 826 22.4 902 9.5 221 18.7 1,949
Anadromous fishing 20.1 817 34.6 1,392 9.9 229 23.4 2,438
Waterskiing 16.6 675 13.0 522 0.6 14 11.6 1,211
Saltwater fishing 9.0 368 17.9 720 10.3 239 12.7 1,327
Snorkeling 4.8 197 5.9 237 3.7 85 5.0 519
Canoeing 13.6 555 17.4 702 7.3 170 13.7 1,427
Use personal watercraft 15.2 618 7.5 300 2.9 67 9.5 985
Rowing 6.3 255 6.7 271 3.8 88 5.9 614
Kayaking 5.0 203 4.6 184 0.9 21 3.9 408
Sailing 5.3 217 7.3 295 5.3 122 6.1 634
Scuba diving 1.5 63 2.4 98 0.9 21 1.7 182
Surfing 2.2 91 0.6 24 0.5 12 1.2 127
Windsurfing 0.4 15 0.4 15 0.1 2 0.3 32

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,068, age 35-54=4,026, age 55+=2,322. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 57.2 2,325 43.1 1,736 10.4 242 41.3 4,303
Downhill skiing 15.1 616 13.5 543 3.5 81 11.9 1,240
Snowboarding 12.7 515 4.3 173 1.0 23 6.8 711
Cross country skiing 8.3 338 10.9 440 4.9 113 8.6 891
Snowmobiling 21.6 877 8.3 336 4.9 113 12.7 1,326

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,068, age 35-54=4,026, age 55+=2,322. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 46.5 3,402 48.2 2,560 27.5 794 43.5 6,756
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 44.6 3,263 39.7 2,107 25.0 721 39.3 6,091
Developed camping 47.7 3,493 40.4 2,147 26.8 774 41.3 6,414
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.0 1,758 24.8 1,319 16.3 469 22.9 3,546
Primitive camping 26.9 1,971 21.4 1,135 10.5 303 22.0 3,409
Mountain biking 33.0 2,418 25.8 1,371 11.2 323 26.5 4,112
Drive off-road 18.8 1,378 14.6 777 10.1 291 15.8 2,446
Backpacking 24.9 1,825 23.4 1,245 6.9 199 21.1 3,269
Hunting (any type) 11.2 818 9.2 489 7.7 223 9.9 1,530
Big game hunting 8.3 611 4.7 249 4.3 124 6.3 984
Horseback riding on trails 4.7 346 3.0 157 2.8 81 3.8 584
Small game hunting 3.0 220 1.9 99 1.2 34 2.3 353
Migratory bird hunting 1.5 111 1.0 53 0.6 17 1.2 181

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,323, age 35-54=5,310, age 55+=2,884. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 54.3 3,980 67.8 3,599 60.4 1,742 60.1 9,321
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.5 4,722 62.2 3,305 47.3 1,365 60.5 9,392
Sightseeing 49.3 3,610 58.0 3,082 53.1 1,532 53.0 8,224
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 32.1 2,350 41.5 2,201 36.0 1,037 36.0 5,588
View/photograph other wildlife 27.5 2,016 32.5 1,728 28.3 816 29.4 4,560
Visit historic sites 42.2 3,089 49.4 2,625 48.8 1,406 45.9 7,120
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.4 1,789 21.7 1,151 17.9 515 22.3 3,455
View/photograph birds 17.4 1,272 26.4 1,403 24.8 716 21.9 3,391
View/photograph fish 21.7 1,590 27.7 1,470 22.5 648 23.9 3,708
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 19.0 1,388 24.7 1,309 21.3 615 21.3 3,312

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,323, age 35-54=5,310, age 55+=2,884. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 80.2 5,875 90.2 4,792 79.0 2,277 83.4 12,944
Family gathering 81.7 5,981 83.7 4,447 71.6 2,065 80.5 12,493
Picnicking 50.7 3,711 63.2 3,357 52.3 1,507 55.3 8,575
Driving for pleasure 44.5 3,262 48.3 2,565 43.1 1,242 45.6 7,069
Bicycling (any type) 51.6 3,776 46.9 2,493 29.5 851 45.9 7,120
Horseback riding (any type) 6.3 458 4.1 216 3.6 103 5.0 777

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,323, age 35-54=5,310, age 55+=2,884. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 83.1 6,086 73.1 3,881 58.9 1,698 75.2 11,665
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 76.9 5,632 62.6 3,325 32.4 934 63.7 9,891
Boating (any type) 46.0 3,372 45.3 2,408 28.1 810 42.5 6,590
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 32.3 2,363 30.4 1,613 16.7 483 28.7 4,459
Swimming in an outdoor pool 51.2 3,749 48.1 2,554 25.4 733 45.3 7,036
Freshwater fishing 18.0 1,319 17.5 927 12.9 371 16.9 2,617
Coldwater fishing 10.1 738 10.9 577 7.9 229 10.0 1,544
Motorboating 17.6 1,292 16.6 882 11.8 341 16.2 2,515
Rafting 11.4 836 9.0 480 2.6 74 9.0 1,390
Warmwater fishing 10.4 761 8.4 445 4.9 140 8.7 1,346
Anadromous fishing 13.9 1,017 8.1 432 5.1 146 10.3 1,595
Waterskiing 11.3 828 5.8 310 1.8 51 7.7 1,189
Saltwater fishing 37.1 2,719 38.8 2,058 27.5 793 35.9 5,570
Snorkeling 14.2 1,041 26.9 1,429 17.4 502 19.2 2,972
Canoeing 12.3 904 11.3 602 5.5 159 10.7 1,665
Use personal watercraft 15.1 1,104 4.4 233 3.0 86 9.2 1,423
Rowing 10.4 760 6.0 317 4.1 119 7.7 1,196
Kayaking 12.8 939 17.2 911 9.0 260 13.6 2,110
Sailing 1.7 126 5.4 288 3.5 101 3.3 515
Scuba diving 9.7 707 7.6 404 5.4 155 8.2 1,266
Surfing 15.0 1,101 14.6 775 4.7 136 13.0 2,012
Windsurfing 4.5 329 2.1 112 0.1 4 2.9 445

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,323, age 35-54=5,310, age 55+=2,884. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 39.0 2,855 28.2 1,497 11.5 332 30.2 4,684
Downhill skiing 12.6 922 12.7 673 4.9 142 11.2 1,737
Snowboarding 42.3 3,097 9.0 478 0.2 6 23.1 3,581
Cross country skiing 3.6 264 4.1 219 2.0 58 3.5 541
Snowmobiling 2.4 179 1.9 100 1.2 34 2.0 313

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,323, age 35-54=5,310, age 55+=2,884. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 38.3 3,007 40.1 2,766 19.7 817 34.9 6,590
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 37.9 2,975 30.8 2,123 19.6 810 31.3 5,908
Developed camping 35.7 2,805 39.5 2,725 20.3 839 33.7 6,369
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.0 2,197 28.5 1,964 18.6 768 26.1 4,929
Primitive camping 18.4 1,448 16.3 1,123 6.3 262 15.0 2,833
Mountain biking 23.7 1,862 16.3 1,122 4.5 187 16.8 3,171
Drive off-road 12.4 972 12.7 877 5.0 207 10.9 2,056
Backpacking 15.7 1,230 9.6 663 2.9 118 10.6 2,011
Hunting (any type) 3.8 299 3.8 262 1.6 65 3.3 626
Big game hunting 2.3 177 3.3 226 1.1 47 2.4 450
Horseback riding on trails 7.7 602 5.8 403 2.4 99 5.8 1,104
Small game hunting 0.8 66 1.0 72 0.5 20 0.8 158
Migratory bird hunting 0.5 43 0.6 38 0.3 11 0.5 92

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,854, age 35-54=6,891, age 55+=4,139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 64.4 5,058 69.2 4,768 55.0 2,275 64.1 12,101
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.1 4,723 65.0 4,476 50.5 2,091 59.8 11,290
Sightseeing 53.9 4,230 59.9 4,130 54.8 2,269 56.3 10,629
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 35.9 2,820 48.7 3,358 40.3 1,668 41.5 7,846
View/photograph other wildlife 29.8 2,343 35.0 2,415 27.5 1,138 31.2 5,896
Visit historic sites 37.4 2,937 54.2 3,737 38.9 1,609 43.9 8,283
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 22.7 1,785 20.8 1,430 13.7 568 20.0 3,783
View/photograph birds 20.8 1,633 30.4 2,093 28.3 1,171 25.9 4,897
View/photograph fish 22.7 1,784 33.1 2,282 22.5 931 26.5 4,997
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 20.1 1,582 26.4 1,819 13.1 541 20.9 3,942

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,854, age 35-54=6,891, age 55+=4,139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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 91.7 7,202 92.7 6,388 85.7 3,547 90.7 17,137
Family gathering 85.5 6,716 85.1 5,866 76.5 3,167 83.4 15,749
Picnicking 61.8 4,854 71.4 4,923 58.9 2,439 64.7 12,216
Driving for pleasure 42.0 3,296 52.4 3,612 44.3 1,835 46.3 8,743
Bicycling (any type) 46.6 3,659 40.9 2,819 20.2 838 38.7 7,316
Horseback riding (any type) 9.6 755 7.1 489 2.6 108 7.2 1,352

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,854, age 35-54=6,891, age 55+=4,139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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
#
Visit a beach 77.8 6,113 85.6 5,901 56.0 2,316 75.9 14,330
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 70.5 5,540 70.9 4,884 23.4 968 60.3 11,392
Boating (any type) 38.1 2,992 42.3 2,912 16.5 685 34.9 6,589
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 33.6 2,639 36.4 2,506 14.5 602 30.4 5,747
Swimming in an outdoor pool 57.6 4,522 50.5 3,483 26.9 1,113 48.3 9,118
Freshwater fishing 9.1 718 12.5 859 6.5 268 9.8 1,845
Coldwater fishing 5.6 436 8.3 572 4.1 171 6.2 1,179
Motorboating 14.5 1,136 15.1 1,038 5.4 225 12.7 2,399
Rafting 8.5 664 10.5 726 1.9 79 7.8 1,469
Warmwater fishing 5.0 395 6.4 443 2.1 88 4.9 926
Anadromous fishing 3.1 241 6.1 422 1.7 70 3.9 733
Waterskiing 7.8 609 6.8 471 0.4 16 5.8 1,096
Saltwater fishing 7.0 550 19.8 1,362 10.8 446 12.5 2,358
Snorkeling 10.8 846 16.4 1,130 8.1 335 12.2 2,311
Canoeing 11.1 870 11.9 818 3.7 154 9.8 1,842
Use personal watercraft 11.4 897 6.2 425 1.7 72 7.4 1,394
Rowing 4.0 313 3.7 253 1.7 72 3.4 638
Kayaking 10.8 846 11.4 786 1.2 50 8.9 1,682
Sailing 3.0 235 3.6 250 3.3 136 3.3 621
Scuba diving 1.8 140 2.5 171 1.1 45 1.9 356
Surfing 7.9 617 2.5 175 3.9 160 5.0 952
Windsurfing 0.8 65 1.4 95 0.0 2 0.9 162

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,854, age 35-54=6,891, age 55+=4,139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



DESCHUTES 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) 38.7 3,041 28.4 1,958 7.2 298 28.1 5,297
Downhill skiing 14.7 1,157 14.6 1,005 3.9 163 12.3 2,325
Snowboarding 20.3 1,597 6.7 463 1.1 44 11.1 2,104
Cross country skiing 3.7 288 3.8 263 1.6 65 3.3 616
Snowmobiling 2.2 173 0.5 37 0.7 30 1.3 240

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Deschutes NF local area: 19 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,854, age 35-54=6,891, age 55+=4,139. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.