SAWTOOTH 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 60.8 480,526 55.9 382,251 34.2 156,545 52.8 1,019,322
Developed camping 55.5 438,311 50.6 345,772 37.1 169,461 49.4 953,544
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 61.4 484,788 46.8 319,914 31.9 145,698 49.2 950,400
Primitive camping 51.8 409,421 37.9 259,072 24.6 112,427 40.4 780,920
Drive off-road 43.2 340,963 36.2 247,030 17.1 78,267 34.5 666,260
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 33.7 266,317 32.8 223,964 26.7 122,025 31.7 612,306
Mountain biking 40.8 322,153 28.2 192,431 8.5 38,999 28.7 553,583
Backpacking 31.6 249,979 20.9 142,662 7.8 35,622 22.2 428,263
Hunting (any type) 18.5 146,037 17.5 119,266 11.7 53,529 16.5 318,832
Big game hunting 15.8 125,054 16.9 115,706 10.1 46,226 14.9 286,986
Horseback riding on trails 15.4 121,689 13.9 94,696 6.4 29,393 12.7 245,778
Small game hunting 12.1 95,506 8.2 55,799 6.1 27,731 9.3 179,036
Migratory bird hunting 6.1 48,089 4.0 27,554 2.4 11,096 4.5 86,739

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=790,091, age 35-54=683,214, age 55+=457,326. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 76.9 607,816 81.3 555,553 70.7 323,333 77.0 1,486,702
Visit nature centers, etc. 72.2 570,561 69.9 477,627 53.6 245,338 67.0 1,293,526
Sightseeing 57.7 455,646 70.1 479,218 65.9 301,338 64.0 1,236,202
View/photograph other wildlife 60.2 475,511 64.0 437,133 49.9 228,203 59.1 1,140,847
Visit historic sites 56.5 446,364 63.1 431,240 52.0 237,868 57.8 1,115,472
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 54.8 433,114 61.7 421,882 54.1 247,323 57.1 1,102,319
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 45.7 361,062 37.7 257,483 28.0 127,966 38.7 746,511
View/photograph birds 29.3 231,490 41.4 282,723 44.6 203,815 37.2 718,028
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 36.0 284,670 37.2 254,035 30.5 139,647 35.1 678,352
View/photograph fish 30.6 241,926 32.7 223,188 27.3 124,682 30.5 589,796

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=790,091, age 35-54=683,214, age 55+=457,326. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 88.0 695,367 87.1 595,180 78.9 360,949 85.5 1,651,496
Walk for pleasure 84.9 670,930 84.5 577,430 82.3 376,453 84.2 1,624,813
Picnicking 71.7 566,584 72.4 494,710 67.0 306,453 70.8 1,367,747
Driving for pleasure 67.4 532,811 70.4 480,669 62.5 285,984 67.3 1,299,464
Bicycling (any type) 59.5 470,171 52.3 357,199 25.5 116,702 48.9 944,072
Horseback riding (any type) 19.1 150,836 17.4 118,955 7.9 36,128 15.8 305,919

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=790,091, age 35-54=683,214, age 55+=457,326. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 59.0 466,350 49.6 339,194 28.4 129,741 48.4 935,285
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 59.7 471,342 48.7 332,784 17.3 79,209 45.8 883,335
Swimming in an outdoor pool 56.9 449,375 40.4 275,869 18.9 86,292 42.0 811,536
Freshwater fishing 43.5 343,576 42.1 287,923 31.0 141,631 40.0 773,130
Visit a beach 40.8 322,325 40.9 279,683 24.4 111,607 37.0 713,615
Coldwater fishing 39.7 313,903 36.6 250,317 28.4 129,734 35.9 693,954
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 43.6 344,751 36.7 250,713 21.2 96,872 35.9 692,336
Motorboating 41.5 327,788 33.8 230,929 22.4 102,359 34.2 661,076
Waterskiing 34.1 269,191 18.0 122,966 2.9 13,067 21.0 405,224
Rafting 25.9 204,590 16.8 114,919 5.6 25,550 17.9 345,059
Use personal watercraft 23.5 186,019 14.5 99,105 3.7 17,053 15.7 302,177
Warmwater fishing 15.3 120,796 14.7 100,429 7.0 31,880 13.1 253,105
Canoeing 12.6 99,340 9.5 64,948 3.7 17,059 9.4 181,347
Snorkeling 9.2 72,315 12.2 83,373 1.8 8,155 8.5 163,843
Anadromous fishing 8.6 68,197 5.6 38,154 5.2 23,964 6.7 130,315
Rowing 5.9 46,357 5.4 37,011 2.5 11,340 4.9 94,708
Saltwater fishing 4.7 37,174 5.4 36,592 3.8 17,581 4.7 91,347
Kayaking 5.6 44,015 4.5 30,614 2.0 9,070 4.3 83,699
Sailing 3.8 30,046 6.0 41,111 2.0 9,029 4.2 80,186
Scuba diving 3.3 25,902 4.2 28,902 0.6 2,858 3.0 57,662
Surfing 1.7 13,307 2.6 18,030 0.5 2,344 1.7 33,681
Windsurfing 1.4 10,672 1.0 6,503 0.1 450 0.9 17,625

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=790,091, age 35-54=683,214, age 55+=457,326. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 59.2 467,623 47.0 320,859 14.9 68,115 44.4 856,597
Downhill skiing 23.4 184,810 21.9 149,354 5.4 24,713 18.6 358,877
Snowmobiling 21.9 173,198 13.9 94,995 5.3 24,373 15.2 292,566
Snowboarding 18.1 142,752 4.5 31,077 1.4 6,538 9.3 180,367
Cross country skiing 8.0 63,404 10.5 71,675 3.6 16,492 7.9 151,571

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=790,091, age 35-54=683,214, age 55+=457,326. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 61.7 39,567 56.3 20,483 39.1 4,065 57.8 64,115
Developed camping 41.6 26,696 35.3 12,850 27.7 2,880 38.2 42,426
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 46.7 29,940 33.2 12,087 22.8 2,369 40.0 44,396
Primitive camping 33.8 21,698 23.1 8,423 15.7 1,634 28.6 31,755
Drive off-road 38.1 24,415 37.8 13,747 17.4 1,807 36.0 39,969
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 25.3 16,245 24.1 8,776 18.7 1,948 24.3 26,969
Mountain biking 42.9 27,521 30.2 10,987 11.4 1,189 35.8 39,697
Backpacking 26.3 16,890 17.4 6,342 7.5 782 21.6 24,014
Hunting (any type) 14.7 9,416 13.5 4,930 10.0 1,039 13.9 15,385
Big game hunting 9.4 6,054 9.7 3,517 6.7 692 9.2 10,263
Horseback riding on trails 10.0 6,388 11.7 4,261 4.3 452 10.0 11,101
Small game hunting 9.2 5,888 4.9 1,801 4.4 462 7.3 8,151
Migratory bird hunting 4.3 2,743 2.4 891 1.5 155 3.4 3,789

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=64,153, age 35-54=36,406, age 55+=10,397. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 54.0 34,654 59.2 21,542 50.3 5,225 55.4 61,421
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.1 38,569 56.9 20,714 43.8 4,557 57.5 63,840
Sightseeing 37.6 24,097 50.4 18,345 46.3 4,818 42.6 47,260
View/photograph other wildlife 36.1 23,158 38.4 13,965 28.2 2,935 36.1 40,058
Visit historic sites 36.6 23,449 40.3 14,675 32.1 3,335 37.4 41,459
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.1 21,264 39.6 14,425 32.0 3,327 35.2 39,016
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 32.4 20,792 23.9 8,703 19.8 2,054 28.4 31,549
View/photograph birds 15.7 10,081 24.1 8,784 24.2 2,520 19.3 21,385
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 25.8 16,533 29.0 10,561 27.3 2,837 27.0 29,931
View/photograph fish 23.1 14,816 27.1 9,861 23.0 2,394 24.4 27,071

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=64,153, age 35-54=36,406, age 55+=10,397. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 84.7 54,360 84.9 30,909 77.0 8,008 84.1 93,277
Walk for pleasure 70.3 45,127 67.5 24,576 70.2 7,302 69.4 77,005
Picnicking 57.7 37,035 61.0 22,221 58.6 6,092 58.9 65,348
Driving for pleasure 46.8 30,029 49.8 18,113 45.6 4,741 47.7 52,883
Bicycling (any type) 55.8 35,796 49.9 18,165 27.9 2,902 51.2 56,863
Horseback riding (any type) 11.8 7,562 14.3 5,196 6.5 677 12.1 13,435

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=64,153, age 35-54=36,406, age 55+=10,397. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 42.6 27,345 33.7 12,256 19.0 1,975 37.5 41,576
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 47.2 30,302 39.4 14,340 13.1 1,360 41.5 46,002
Swimming in an outdoor pool 48.5 31,103 35.5 12,941 22.7 2,356 41.8 46,400
Freshwater fishing 38.3 24,590 36.3 13,229 31.8 3,302 37.1 41,121
Visit a beach 31.3 20,075 32.4 11,779 17.2 1,786 30.3 33,640
Coldwater fishing 30.5 19,561 27.5 10,016 26.3 2,738 29.1 32,315
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 29.0 18,580 20.1 7,309 13.2 1,369 24.6 27,258
Motorboating 28.2 18,072 20.5 7,463 13.4 1,389 24.3 26,924
Waterskiing 28.1 18,002 11.1 4,033 2.9 298 20.1 22,333
Rafting 18.8 12,080 12.4 4,532 3.8 390 15.3 17,002
Use personal watercraft 27.3 17,508 15.8 5,738 3.3 340 21.3 23,586
Warmwater fishing 16.3 10,481 14.1 5,134 7.8 807 14.8 16,422
Canoeing 6.6 4,240 5.3 1,922 1.8 192 5.7 6,354
Snorkeling 6.3 4,041 8.7 3,151 1.4 144 6.6 7,336
Anadromous fishing 7.2 4,619 4.2 1,535 2.4 249 5.8 6,403
Rowing 6.0 3,872 4.9 1,774 1.4 141 5.2 5,787
Saltwater fishing 4.8 3,052 4.3 1,551 5.0 515 4.6 5,118
Kayaking 3.2 2,032 1.6 582 0.8 85 2.4 2,699
Sailing 1.7 1,110 3.6 1,313 1.3 137 2.3 2,560
Scuba diving 1.2 741 2.3 832 0.4 45 1.5 1,618
Surfing 2.1 1,344 1.9 708 1.0 101 1.9 2,153
Windsurfing 0.5 309 1.0 348 0.0 5 0.6 662

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=64,153, age 35-54=36,406, age 55+=10,397. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 41.7 26,720 35.2 12,811 14.3 1,489 37.0 41,020
Downhill skiing 13.0 8,330 13.6 4,953 5.0 524 12.4 13,807
Snowmobiling 11.8 7,577 7.2 2,607 3.2 329 9.5 10,513
Snowboarding 21.1 13,544 4.0 1,443 2.2 225 13.7 15,212
Cross country skiing 3.8 2,420 3.7 1,356 1.8 184 3.6 3,960

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=64,153, age 35-54=36,406, age 55+=10,397. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 55.5 28,319 51.8 15,636 27.0 2,913 51.0 46,868
Developed camping 44.4 22,641 42.7 12,891 28.5 3,077 42.0 38,609
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 35.8 18,264 28.4 8,577 18.4 1,986 31.3 28,827
Primitive camping 22.7 11,578 16.7 5,023 9.5 1,030 19.2 17,631
Drive off-road 30.1 15,357 17.9 5,396 8.8 953 23.6 21,706
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 27.4 13,996 26.2 7,917 21.4 2,314 26.3 24,227
Mountain biking 34.5 17,594 23.3 7,029 4.3 467 27.3 25,090
Backpacking 16.8 8,586 10.6 3,186 2.7 294 13.1 12,066
Hunting (any type) 4.7 2,393 3.9 1,175 1.4 151 4.0 3,719
Big game hunting 3.0 1,512 2.7 814 0.6 60 2.6 2,386
Horseback riding on trails 11.2 5,727 6.9 2,076 3.6 388 8.9 8,191
Small game hunting 1.6 835 1.8 548 0.7 75 1.6 1,458
Migratory bird hunting 0.9 464 0.8 247 0.5 51 0.8 762

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,005, age 35-54=30,167, age 55+=10,807. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 57.5 29,309 56.4 17,023 48.9 5,285 56.1 51,617
Visit nature centers, etc. 69.9 35,630 67.8 20,439 51.5 5,563 67.0 61,632
Sightseeing 43.8 22,330 46.9 14,151 45.5 4,914 45.0 41,395
View/photograph other wildlife 35.8 18,266 35.8 10,812 28.0 3,026 34.9 32,104
Visit historic sites 38.8 19,803 42.9 12,937 35.3 3,815 39.7 36,555
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 40.0 20,423 40.6 12,241 36.7 3,968 39.8 36,632
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 25.5 13,001 22.1 6,654 13.1 1,420 22.9 21,075
View/photograph birds 18.8 9,579 22.9 6,914 24.5 2,647 20.8 19,140
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 30.0 15,312 28.5 8,594 20.4 2,207 28.4 26,113
View/photograph fish 21.6 11,000 20.2 6,094 15.3 1,657 20.4 18,751

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,005, age 35-54=30,167, age 55+=10,807. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 89.1 45,429 86.7 26,168 78.8 8,514 87.1 80,111
Walk for pleasure 77.8 39,691 78.9 23,795 71.3 7,710 77.4 71,196
Picnicking 67.9 34,640 64.4 19,418 56.9 6,153 65.5 60,211
Driving for pleasure 49.1 25,027 48.6 14,663 41.3 4,461 48.0 44,151
Bicycling (any type) 56.3 28,695 48.1 14,500 20.7 2,237 49.4 45,432
Horseback riding (any type) 16.7 8,500 11.3 3,407 4.2 451 13.4 12,358

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,005, age 35-54=30,167, age 55+=10,807. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 35.4 18,043 30.7 9,266 18.1 1,955 31.8 29,264
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 47.8 24,360 36.7 11,074 13.9 1,503 40.2 36,937
Swimming in an outdoor pool 53.9 27,499 36.5 11,018 13.0 1,406 43.4 39,923
Freshwater fishing 24.8 12,627 23.0 6,945 12.4 1,344 22.7 20,916
Visit a beach 34.4 17,558 32.8 9,899 20.2 2,182 32.2 29,639
Coldwater fishing 20.4 10,423 17.8 5,384 9.4 1,018 18.3 16,825
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.7 14,629 27.0 8,134 13.8 1,496 26.4 24,259
Motorboating 21.0 10,693 18.8 5,678 12.9 1,399 19.3 17,770
Waterskiing 19.1 9,737 14.2 4,296 1.1 121 15.4 14,154
Rafting 14.6 7,468 8.6 2,593 3.4 365 11.3 10,426
Use personal watercraft 22.4 11,410 15.8 4,771 5.2 557 18.2 16,738
Warmwater fishing 9.8 4,986 10.5 3,153 3.6 390 9.3 8,529
Canoeing 5.2 2,672 3.5 1,062 0.9 98 4.2 3,832
Snorkeling 4.1 2,094 5.1 1,540 0.4 41 4.0 3,675
Anadromous fishing 3.1 1,564 1.9 573 2.4 254 2.6 2,391
Rowing 2.3 1,163 2.7 813 2.0 219 2.4 2,195
Saltwater fishing 2.9 1,458 4.4 1,340 0.7 78 3.1 2,876
Kayaking 1.5 787 2.1 630 0.7 79 1.6 1,496
Sailing 3.0 1,555 3.8 1,134 1.2 133 3.1 2,822
Scuba diving 1.6 801 1.1 326 0.0 0 1.2 1,127
Surfing 0.6 325 2.4 736 0.0 0 1.2 1,061
Windsurfing 1.4 695 0.3 93 0.0 1 0.9 789

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,005, age 35-54=30,167, age 55+=10,807. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 41.0 20,905 29.1 8,779 6.7 719 33.1 30,403
Downhill skiing 13.4 6,854 10.6 3,195 1.1 116 11.1 10,165
Snowmobiling 7.9 4,045 4.8 1,441 1.7 181 6.2 5,667
Snowboarding 17.3 8,812 6.0 1,806 1.0 113 11.7 10,731
Cross country skiing 2.2 1,127 3.6 1,086 0.3 37 2.4 2,250

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,005, age 35-54=30,167, age 55+=10,807. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 65.5 211,348 59.2 174,672 41.8 81,929 57.5 467,949
Developed camping 56.5 182,078 47.5 140,223 37.7 73,893 48.7 396,194
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 74.4 239,915 52.8 155,858 35.5 69,636 57.2 465,409
Primitive camping 68.1 219,663 46.9 138,379 31.1 60,909 51.5 418,951
Drive off-road 50.7 163,375 51.0 150,492 23.4 45,899 44.2 359,766
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 34.4 110,936 33.1 97,826 26.2 51,287 32.0 260,049
Mountain biking 46.0 148,525 32.1 94,655 12.6 24,774 32.9 267,954
Backpacking 41.2 132,924 27.1 79,976 11.7 22,907 29.0 235,807
Hunting (any type) 30.6 98,646 28.7 84,695 22.2 43,485 27.9 226,826
Big game hunting 26.8 86,451 28.3 83,555 20.1 39,292 25.7 209,298
Horseback riding on trails 15.6 50,414 17.7 52,155 7.2 14,033 14.3 116,602
Small game hunting 22.7 73,212 13.0 38,488 11.6 22,671 16.5 134,371
Migratory bird hunting 11.0 35,571 6.6 19,431 4.2 8,257 7.8 63,259

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=322,535, age 35-54=295,258, age 55+=195,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 79.0 254,746 86.5 255,465 73.5 143,983 80.4 654,194
Visit nature centers, etc. 68.5 220,894 65.0 191,924 49.4 96,716 62.6 509,534
Sightseeing 56.6 182,586 75.1 221,882 67.6 132,455 66.0 536,923
View/photograph other wildlife 66.1 213,058 69.7 205,683 51.7 101,215 63.9 519,956
Visit historic sites 58.6 189,014 63.8 188,429 50.6 99,190 58.6 476,633
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 53.5 172,564 63.7 188,108 51.8 101,501 56.8 462,173
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 55.5 179,153 40.8 120,607 34.2 67,072 45.1 366,832
View/photograph birds 29.2 94,309 45.0 132,894 45.3 88,813 38.8 316,016
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 34.9 112,704 38.5 113,667 35.7 69,894 36.4 296,265
View/photograph fish 33.3 107,400 38.7 114,296 34.4 67,311 35.5 289,007

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=322,535, age 35-54=295,258, age 55+=195,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 86.0 277,478 86.0 253,917 77.3 151,467 83.9 682,862
Walk for pleasure 82.7 266,718 79.4 234,411 82.1 160,926 81.4 662,055
Picnicking 67.8 218,836 71.6 211,283 68.1 133,497 69.3 563,616
Driving for pleasure 70.2 226,507 74.1 218,887 66.3 129,960 70.7 575,354
Bicycling (any type) 60.3 194,445 53.5 158,093 30.0 58,680 50.5 411,218
Horseback riding (any type) 17.0 54,723 19.7 58,127 9.8 19,241 16.2 132,091

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=322,535, age 35-54=295,258, age 55+=195,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 69.2 223,076 54.4 160,573 29.6 58,082 54.3 441,731
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 61.7 199,107 51.3 151,534 17.2 33,724 47.2 384,365
Swimming in an outdoor pool 55.1 177,665 40.3 118,876 24.0 47,021 42.2 343,562
Freshwater fishing 56.5 182,164 53.9 159,126 46.7 91,561 53.2 432,851
Visit a beach 40.0 128,935 41.2 121,618 21.5 42,092 36.0 292,645
Coldwater fishing 51.9 167,337 46.8 138,316 44.0 86,256 48.2 391,909
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 47.2 152,319 32.8 96,893 21.0 41,162 35.7 290,374
Motorboating 52.1 168,082 37.5 110,634 23.3 45,631 39.9 324,347
Waterskiing 43.7 140,938 17.1 50,503 4.3 8,492 24.6 199,933
Rafting 31.8 102,414 20.6 60,874 5.7 11,157 21.4 174,445
Use personal watercraft 25.7 82,930 14.3 42,297 2.7 5,251 16.0 130,478
Warmwater fishing 19.8 63,709 17.1 50,570 9.7 18,957 16.4 133,236
Canoeing 15.3 49,475 12.1 35,604 5.1 9,894 11.7 94,973
Snorkeling 11.7 37,753 15.8 46,794 2.8 5,458 11.1 90,005
Anadromous fishing 13.0 41,843 8.1 23,914 5.6 10,935 9.4 76,692
Rowing 9.1 29,233 7.1 21,020 1.9 3,673 6.6 53,926
Saltwater fishing 5.7 18,382 5.3 15,610 6.8 13,255 5.8 47,247
Kayaking 8.1 26,173 4.3 12,675 2.5 4,921 5.4 43,769
Sailing 3.0 9,557 6.3 18,666 2.2 4,279 4.0 32,502
Scuba diving 3.0 9,616 6.1 18,002 1.4 2,742 3.7 30,360
Surfing 2.4 7,643 2.2 6,642 1.0 2,025 2.0 16,310
Windsurfing 0.7 2,386 1.4 4,070 0.2 322 0.8 6,778

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=322,535, age 35-54=295,258, age 55+=195,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 63.6 205,113 53.3 157,448 21.6 42,387 49.8 404,948
Downhill skiing 25.3 81,502 26.3 77,699 9.7 18,981 21.9 178,182
Snowmobiling 29.0 93,540 18.2 53,848 7.6 14,910 19.9 162,298
Snowboarding 19.6 63,085 3.8 11,290 2.1 4,195 9.7 78,570
Cross country skiing 11.5 37,029 11.5 33,846 6.5 12,789 10.3 83,664

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=322,535, age 35-54=295,258, age 55+=195,915. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 58.7 184,872 54.7 159,461 28.4 64,353 49.0 408,686
Developed camping 60.6 190,719 57.6 168,115 37.8 85,848 53.3 444,682
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 56.9 179,337 45.6 133,077 30.2 68,579 45.7 380,993
Primitive camping 45.5 143,235 34.2 99,829 20.6 46,720 34.8 289,784
Drive off-road 40.0 125,931 23.9 69,669 12.3 27,986 26.8 223,586
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 36.9 116,119 35.2 102,602 28.2 63,995 33.9 282,716
Mountain biking 37.0 116,402 25.1 73,086 5.2 11,724 24.1 201,212
Backpacking 26.2 82,589 16.6 48,528 4.8 10,882 17.0 141,999
Hunting (any type) 9.7 30,499 8.5 24,768 3.4 7,715 7.6 62,982
Big game hunting 8.4 26,501 8.2 24,043 2.3 5,176 6.7 55,720
Horseback riding on trails 17.6 55,579 11.5 33,685 6.2 14,055 12.4 103,319
Small game hunting 4.0 12,554 4.6 13,375 1.8 4,029 3.6 29,958
Migratory bird hunting 2.3 7,213 2.0 5,933 1.0 2,354 1.9 15,500

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,909, age 35-54=291,746, age 55+=226,897. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 84.0 264,671 82.7 241,401 71.0 161,031 80.0 667,103
Visit nature centers, etc. 79.8 251,316 77.6 226,420 58.2 132,159 73.2 609,895
Sightseeing 65.8 207,122 70.7 206,238 66.6 151,207 67.7 564,567
View/photograph other wildlife 65.2 205,377 66.4 193,837 51.4 116,648 61.9 515,862
Visit historic sites 62.3 196,075 68.3 199,386 55.4 125,786 62.5 521,247
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 64.5 203,232 66.3 193,571 58.7 133,291 63.6 530,094
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 43.3 136,318 39.1 114,076 24.2 55,004 36.6 305,398
View/photograph birds 34.8 109,545 43.0 125,431 46.6 105,769 40.9 340,745
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 40.6 127,853 38.1 111,080 26.9 60,976 36.0 299,909
View/photograph fish 31.2 98,351 28.8 84,125 22.1 50,190 27.9 232,666

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,909, age 35-54=291,746, age 55+=226,897. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 90.4 284,532 88.5 258,087 80.3 182,297 87.0 724,916
Walk for pleasure 91.3 287,570 92.5 269,901 83.6 189,717 89.6 747,188
Picnicking 79.7 251,049 76.2 222,241 67.2 152,569 75.1 625,859
Driving for pleasure 73.3 230,838 72.8 212,381 61.8 140,219 70.0 583,438
Bicycling (any type) 60.7 191,100 52.2 152,410 21.9 49,798 47.2 393,308
Horseback riding (any type) 24.1 75,782 16.8 49,149 6.7 15,210 16.8 140,141

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,909, age 35-54=291,746, age 55+=226,897. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 57.3 180,440 49.9 145,635 28.5 64,700 46.9 390,775
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 62.2 195,921 48.7 142,045 17.8 40,349 45.4 378,315
Swimming in an outdoor pool 61.3 193,011 41.9 122,116 14.5 33,013 41.8 348,140
Freshwater fishing 36.2 114,101 34.6 101,065 19.0 43,032 31.0 258,198
Visit a beach 44.0 138,636 42.1 122,805 27.3 62,008 38.8 323,449
Coldwater fishing 34.5 108,648 31.2 90,964 16.7 37,843 28.5 237,455
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 46.6 146,699 44.7 130,396 22.4 50,749 39.3 327,844
Motorboating 38.6 121,545 34.7 101,206 23.0 52,171 33.0 274,922
Waterskiing 29.6 93,281 20.9 61,069 1.7 3,958 19.0 158,308
Rafting 24.6 77,481 15.2 44,329 5.8 13,255 16.2 135,065
Use personal watercraft 21.1 66,395 14.5 42,382 4.6 10,440 14.3 119,217
Warmwater fishing 11.9 37,368 13.2 38,423 4.9 11,132 10.4 86,923
Canoeing 12.1 38,161 8.1 23,585 2.9 6,479 8.2 68,225
Snorkeling 7.6 24,004 9.4 27,452 1.0 2,303 6.4 53,759
Anadromous fishing 5.5 17,356 3.7 10,761 5.3 12,000 4.8 40,117
Rowing 3.3 10,326 4.2 12,126 3.1 7,057 3.5 29,509
Saltwater fishing 3.5 11,113 5.2 15,052 1.3 2,981 3.5 29,146
Kayaking 4.0 12,579 5.2 15,257 1.6 3,703 3.8 31,539
Sailing 5.3 16,817 6.5 18,827 1.9 4,309 4.8 39,953
Scuba diving 4.1 13,000 2.8 8,158 0.0 0 2.5 21,158
Surfing 0.7 2,280 2.7 7,858 0.0 0 1.2 10,138
Windsurfing 2.2 6,822 0.6 1,736 0.1 121 1.0 8,679

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,909, age 35-54=291,746, age 55+=226,897. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 62.4 196,618 44.7 130,518 9.7 21,903 41.9 349,039
Downhill skiing 26.0 81,911 20.2 58,936 2.0 4,595 17.4 145,442
Snowmobiling 19.4 61,093 11.6 33,724 3.7 8,390 12.4 103,207
Snowboarding 15.9 49,973 5.1 14,965 0.8 1,783 8.0 66,721
Cross country skiing 6.7 21,213 11.6 33,834 1.4 3,282 7.0 58,329

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,909, age 35-54=291,746, age 55+=226,897. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 1,224 25.7 963 16.7 180 25.4 2,367
Developed camping 33.2 1,492 28.3 1,061 21.8 234 29.9 2,787
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 36.7 1,649 26.2 984 17.8 191 30.3 2,824
Primitive camping 22.1 996 15.1 567 10.0 108 17.9 1,671
Drive off-road 29.8 1,341 28.9 1,085 12.7 136 27.5 2,562
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 18.8 846 18.3 688 13.9 149 18.0 1,683
Mountain biking 30.6 1,376 22.3 836 8.0 86 24.6 2,298
Backpacking 15.1 677 10.4 391 3.8 41 11.9 1,109
Hunting (any type) 6.0 271 5.5 207 3.6 39 5.5 517
Big game hunting 5.0 227 5.3 200 3.3 35 5.0 462
Horseback riding on trails 9.2 414 11.7 440 3.2 34 9.5 888
Small game hunting 5.2 232 2.6 96 2.3 25 3.8 353
Migratory bird hunting 1.6 70 0.9 32 0.3 3 1.1 105

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,498, age 35-54=3,752, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 54.0 2,429 59.4 2,228 50.4 542 55.8 5,199
Visit nature centers, etc. 48.9 2,200 45.6 1,711 35.8 385 46.1 4,296
Sightseeing 44.1 1,984 61.0 2,290 57.9 622 52.5 4,896
View/photograph other wildlife 35.2 1,582 38.8 1,454 27.7 298 35.8 3,334
Visit historic sites 41.7 1,877 47.5 1,783 37.1 399 43.5 4,059
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 32.0 1,440 39.2 1,472 30.9 332 34.8 3,244
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.5 1,101 18.8 705 14.7 158 21.1 1,964
View/photograph birds 15.1 680 24.0 901 23.2 249 19.6 1,830
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.1 1,217 31.8 1,192 29.8 320 29.3 2,729
View/photograph fish 22.2 999 26.7 1,001 20.3 218 23.8 2,218

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,498, age 35-54=3,752, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 85.9 3,864 86.2 3,236 79.4 854 85.3 7,954
Walk for pleasure 80.6 3,627 77.3 2,902 80.9 870 79.3 7,399
Picnicking 57.8 2,602 61.0 2,289 60.2 647 59.4 5,538
Driving for pleasure 47.7 2,145 51.9 1,946 49.0 527 49.5 4,618
Bicycling (any type) 52.5 2,361 48.3 1,812 27.5 296 47.9 4,469
Horseback riding (any type) 9.2 412 11.8 443 4.3 46 9.7 901

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,498, age 35-54=3,752, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 29.3 1,318 23.5 883 13.8 148 25.2 2,349
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 31.1 1,397 26.6 999 9.0 97 26.7 2,493
Swimming in an outdoor pool 50.3 2,262 36.4 1,364 25.5 274 41.8 3,900
Freshwater fishing 32.9 1,479 31.0 1,163 27.3 293 31.5 2,935
Visit a beach 37.6 1,690 39.5 1,483 21.8 234 36.5 3,407
Coldwater fishing 21.3 958 19.5 731 19.1 205 20.3 1,894
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.4 1,233 19.1 718 13.1 141 22.4 2,092
Motorboating 16.6 746 12.5 470 8.5 91 14.0 1,307
Waterskiing 18.9 849 7.7 288 2.0 21 12.4 1,158
Rafting 8.0 358 5.7 213 1.9 20 6.3 591
Use personal watercraft 23.1 1,037 14.2 531 3.1 33 17.2 1,601
Warmwater fishing 21.5 966 17.8 666 9.6 103 18.6 1,735
Canoeing 2.0 89 1.7 63 0.2 2 1.7 154
Snorkeling 5.2 233 7.0 264 0.8 9 5.4 506
Anadromous fishing 8.0 362 4.2 159 1.5 16 5.8 537
Rowing 4.2 190 3.8 142 0.8 9 3.7 341
Saltwater fishing 6.4 290 5.2 196 4.7 51 5.8 537
Kayaking 1.5 68 0.7 27 0.3 3 1.1 98
Sailing 1.6 72 3.1 118 1.2 13 2.2 203
Scuba diving 2.7 120 4.6 174 0.6 6 3.2 300
Surfing 0.5 23 0.4 14 0.3 3 0.4 40
Windsurfing 0.2 11 0.5 19 0.0 0 0.3 30

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,498, age 35-54=3,752, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 30.8 1,385 26.9 1,008 10.8 116 26.9 2,509
Downhill skiing 9.1 408 9.9 373 3.9 42 8.8 823
Snowmobiling 15.9 715 8.9 334 3.8 41 11.7 1,090
Snowboarding 10.7 480 2.0 74 1.0 11 6.1 565
Cross country skiing 1.9 87 1.9 71 0.7 7 1.8 165

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,498, age 35-54=3,752, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 25.7 889 23.5 523 12.1 111 23.1 1,523
Developed camping 34.7 1,199 34.4 764 22.8 209 32.9 2,172
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 27.8 960 22.1 492 13.8 126 23.9 1,578
Primitive camping 14.9 515 10.6 236 5.8 53 12.2 804
Drive off-road 22.8 787 13.7 305 6.4 59 17.5 1,151
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.1 763 20.6 458 17.3 158 20.9 1,379
Mountain biking 24.3 839 16.7 372 2.3 21 18.7 1,232
Backpacking 9.7 336 6.3 139 1.3 12 7.4 487
Hunting (any type) 1.7 58 1.5 33 0.4 4 1.4 95
Big game hunting 1.3 44 1.4 31 0.2 2 1.2 77
Horseback riding on trails 9.9 342 5.6 125 2.6 24 7.4 491
Small game hunting 0.8 29 1.1 24 0.3 3 0.8 56
Migratory bird hunting 0.3 12 0.3 7 0.2 2 0.3 21

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,453, age 35-54=2,224, age 55+=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.



SAWTOOTH 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 57.0 1,967 56.6 1,258 49.4 452 55.8 3,677
Visit nature centers, etc. 56.2 1,940 53.8 1,197 41.4 379 53.3 3,516
Sightseeing 52.4 1,810 55.9 1,244 56.0 512 54.1 3,566
View/photograph other wildlife 35.6 1,228 34.6 770 27.9 255 34.2 2,253
Visit historic sites 45.3 1,563 50.1 1,115 41.1 376 46.3 3,054
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 39.4 1,360 38.8 864 36.2 331 38.8 2,555
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 19.7 680 16.5 366 9.5 87 17.2 1,133
View/photograph birds 18.4 634 22.5 501 23.7 217 20.5 1,352
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 31.7 1,096 29.8 662 21.5 197 29.7 1,955
View/photograph fish 20.0 690 20.0 444 15.0 137 19.3 1,271

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,453, age 35-54=2,224, age 55+=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.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 91.3 3,152 87.9 1,954 78.7 720 88.4 5,826
Walk for pleasure 90.6 3,128 91.2 2,029 82.3 753 89.7 5,910
Picnicking 69.2 2,390 63.9 1,421 56.4 516 65.6 4,327
Driving for pleasure 50.8 1,754 50.3 1,119 42.5 389 49.5 3,262
Bicycling (any type) 53.1 1,833 45.6 1,014 19.7 180 45.9 3,027
Horseback riding (any type) 12.1 419 8.1 181 2.3 21 9.4 621

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,453, age 35-54=2,224, age 55+=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.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 24.7 852 21.7 482 13.0 119 22.0 1,453
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 31.9 1,101 24.3 540 9.5 87 26.2 1,728
Swimming in an outdoor pool 55.7 1,922 36.6 814 13.6 124 43.4 2,860
Freshwater fishing 20.6 710 19.0 423 10.3 94 18.6 1,227
Visit a beach 40.7 1,405 40.3 897 23.0 210 38.1 2,512
Coldwater fishing 13.9 481 11.9 265 6.6 60 12.2 806
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.2 974 25.3 562 13.8 126 25.2 1,662
Motorboating 12.8 441 11.6 258 7.9 72 11.7 771
Waterskiing 13.5 467 10.7 237 0.7 6 10.8 710
Rafting 6.2 214 3.5 77 1.3 12 4.6 303
Use personal watercraft 19.1 660 13.6 302 4.5 41 15.2 1,003
Warmwater fishing 12.0 413 12.3 273 4.2 38 11.0 724
Canoeing 1.7 60 1.1 24 0.1 1 1.3 85
Snorkeling 3.6 125 4.1 92 0.2 2 3.3 219
Anadromous fishing 3.3 114 1.9 42 1.7 16 2.6 172
Rowing 2.0 68 1.8 40 1.4 13 1.8 121
Saltwater fishing 2.6 90 6.1 135 0.5 5 3.5 230
Kayaking 0.8 26 0.9 21 0.3 3 0.8 50
Sailing 3.0 102 3.3 73 1.2 11 2.8 186
Scuba diving 3.4 119 2.6 58 0.0 0 2.7 177
Surfing 0.2 7 0.5 12 0.0 0 0.3 19
Windsurfing 0.6 21 0.0 1 0.0 0 0.3 22

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,453, age 35-54=2,224, age 55+=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.



SAWTOOTH 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) 31.5 1,087 21.7 483 5.4 49 24.6 1,619
Downhill skiing 10.1 350 8.1 180 0.8 7 8.1 537
Snowmobiling 10.6 365 6.8 152 2.5 23 8.2 540
Snowboarding 9.8 338 3.7 83 0.7 6 6.5 427
Cross country skiing 1.2 41 1.6 36 0.0 0 1.2 77

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,453, age 35-54=2,224, age 55+=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.



SAWTOOTH 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 62.4 2,471 53.8 1,690 42.0 555 56.0 4,716
Developed camping 51.0 2,018 43.1 1,356 34.8 460 45.5 3,834
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 86.6 3,425 61.8 1,943 43.2 570 70.5 5,938
Primitive camping 88.5 3,500 61.1 1,920 42.5 561 71.0 5,981
Drive off-road 66.5 2,632 67.1 2,110 33.5 442 61.6 5,184
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 29.8 1,179 27.9 876 22.7 299 28.0 2,354
Mountain biking 53.8 2,128 36.3 1,142 14.1 186 41.0 3,456
Backpacking 51.1 2,022 31.8 1,001 16.1 212 38.4 3,235
Hunting (any type) 61.5 2,433 57.4 1,805 49.5 654 58.1 4,892
Big game hunting 62.0 2,453 66.4 2,086 49.6 655 61.7 5,194
Horseback riding on trails 14.5 572 14.2 447 7.8 103 13.3 1,122
Small game hunting 47.4 1,876 29.0 910 24.5 323 36.9 3,109
Migratory bird hunting 36.3 1,436 21.1 662 14.9 197 27.3 2,295

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=3,143, age 55+=1,320. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 71.9 2,845 78.3 2,461 67.4 890 73.6 6,196
Visit nature centers, etc. 57.7 2,283 56.0 1,759 41.4 547 54.5 4,589
Sightseeing 54.8 2,169 70.9 2,228 61.4 811 61.9 5,208
View/photograph other wildlife 70.6 2,794 70.6 2,220 55.5 732 68.2 5,746
Visit historic sites 50.7 2,007 53.1 1,668 43.3 572 50.4 4,247
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 52.0 2,057 59.4 1,866 49.8 657 54.4 4,580
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 73.4 2,904 51.9 1,630 47.0 620 61.2 5,154
View/photograph birds 31.8 1,259 46.5 1,461 49.2 650 40.0 3,370
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 37.8 1,494 40.3 1,268 38.4 507 38.8 3,269
View/photograph fish 38.2 1,510 43.0 1,352 43.0 568 40.7 3,430

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=3,143, age 55+=1,320. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 88.0 3,483 87.6 2,754 77.8 1,027 86.3 7,264
Walk for pleasure 78.1 3,090 75.6 2,375 78.5 1,036 77.2 6,501
Picnicking 64.2 2,542 67.8 2,130 62.9 830 65.3 5,502
Driving for pleasure 68.1 2,695 70.4 2,212 61.1 807 67.9 5,714
Bicycling (any type) 63.8 2,525 54.9 1,727 29.8 394 55.2 4,646
Horseback riding (any type) 15.8 625 16.3 512 9.6 127 15.0 1,264

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=3,143, age 55+=1,320. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 64.6 2,557 49.9 1,569 26.4 349 53.1 4,475
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 62.3 2,464 50.0 1,570 15.4 203 50.3 4,237
Swimming in an outdoor pool 37.3 1,475 27.7 872 15.2 201 30.3 2,548
Freshwater fishing 68.3 2,703 65.5 2,059 57.3 756 65.5 5,518
Visit a beach 34.5 1,364 34.0 1,068 16.1 212 31.4 2,644
Coldwater fishing 64.6 2,558 57.5 1,807 53.5 706 60.2 5,071
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 45.1 1,784 31.2 981 18.9 250 35.8 3,015
Motorboating 56.4 2,233 38.7 1,215 24.0 317 44.7 3,765
Waterskiing 37.7 1,491 14.3 448 3.3 43 23.5 1,982
Rafting 31.6 1,250 18.4 578 3.9 51 22.3 1,879
Use personal watercraft 25.9 1,023 13.4 420 2.3 31 17.5 1,474
Warmwater fishing 25.4 1,006 23.1 726 12.9 170 22.6 1,902
Canoeing 21.3 843 16.1 507 8.9 117 17.4 1,467
Snorkeling 6.7 264 9.3 291 1.9 25 6.9 580
Anadromous fishing 26.4 1,046 18.3 576 14.2 188 21.5 1,810
Rowing 10.1 399 7.3 229 2.6 34 7.9 662
Saltwater fishing 8.3 327 8.8 276 12.6 166 9.1 769
Kayaking 5.3 208 2.9 92 1.5 20 3.8 320
Sailing 2.7 108 5.8 182 1.5 20 3.7 310
Scuba diving 2.5 100 5.5 174 1.8 24 3.5 298
Surfing 2.1 82 2.1 67 0.6 8 1.9 157
Windsurfing 0.3 12 0.5 17 0.0 0 0.3 29

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=3,143, age 55+=1,320. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 71.4 2,824 57.6 1,810 23.4 309 58.7 4,943
Downhill skiing 18.8 743 18.3 576 5.6 74 16.5 1,393
Snowmobiling 64.7 2,561 43.5 1,368 20.0 264 49.8 4,193
Snowboarding 22.6 893 4.3 135 2.1 28 12.5 1,056
Cross country skiing 11.4 451 10.8 341 7.4 98 10.6 890

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=3,143, age 55+=1,320. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 53.3 2,115 50.0 1,637 26.5 389 47.5 4,141
Developed camping 56.0 2,224 52.1 1,707 32.4 476 50.6 4,407
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 67.1 2,663 54.0 1,768 38.7 568 57.4 4,999
Primitive camping 58.3 2,315 44.6 1,461 28.2 414 48.1 4,190
Drive off-road 52.6 2,088 31.5 1,032 18.5 272 38.9 3,392
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 30.2 1,198 29.1 952 22.4 329 28.5 2,479
Mountain biking 44.3 1,757 29.2 957 8.0 118 32.5 2,832
Backpacking 32.3 1,282 19.9 653 6.8 100 23.4 2,035
Hunting (any type) 20.6 818 17.2 563 9.2 135 17.4 1,516
Big game hunting 21.6 859 19.9 651 6.9 101 18.5 1,611
Horseback riding on trails 16.3 646 10.9 358 6.2 91 12.6 1,095
Small game hunting 8.4 332 9.1 299 3.1 46 7.8 677
Migratory bird hunting 6.7 265 5.6 183 2.2 33 5.5 481

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,969, age 35-54=3,277, age 55+=1,467. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 76.9 3,054 75.1 2,462 65.0 954 74.3 6,470
Visit nature centers, etc. 69.5 2,757 67.5 2,212 49.6 727 65.4 5,696
Sightseeing 62.8 2,494 67.5 2,212 62.4 915 64.5 5,621
View/photograph other wildlife 68.0 2,699 70.5 2,310 56.1 823 66.9 5,832
Visit historic sites 53.1 2,106 57.1 1,872 47.2 692 53.6 4,670
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 61.4 2,435 63.7 2,087 55.4 813 61.2 5,335
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 56.2 2,231 50.9 1,669 35.0 513 50.6 4,413
View/photograph birds 37.1 1,474 45.5 1,492 50.9 746 42.6 3,712
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 43.9 1,744 42.2 1,384 30.3 445 41.0 3,573
View/photograph fish 36.9 1,466 32.0 1,048 24.7 362 33.0 2,876

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,969, age 35-54=3,277, age 55+=1,467. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 91.9 3,646 89.9 2,947 83.6 1,226 89.7 7,819
Walk for pleasure 85.7 3,400 87.1 2,854 80.2 1,177 85.3 7,431
Picnicking 74.3 2,949 71.9 2,355 65.0 954 71.8 6,258
Driving for pleasure 70.5 2,797 69.7 2,285 60.7 890 68.5 5,972
Bicycling (any type) 64.3 2,553 54.4 1,783 23.5 345 53.7 4,681
Horseback riding (any type) 22.7 900 15.8 519 7.0 102 17.5 1,521

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,969, age 35-54=3,277, age 55+=1,467. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 52.8 2,094 44.8 1,467 24.1 354 44.9 3,915
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 61.8 2,451 48.3 1,584 16.0 235 49.0 4,270
Swimming in an outdoor pool 42.0 1,665 29.5 967 10.0 146 31.9 2,778
Freshwater fishing 45.0 1,787 42.7 1,399 23.2 340 40.5 3,526
Visit a beach 38.4 1,525 35.2 1,153 24.2 355 34.8 3,033
Coldwater fishing 43.7 1,735 39.3 1,288 21.1 309 38.2 3,332
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 43.4 1,721 42.8 1,401 20.2 296 39.2 3,418
Motorboating 40.0 1,587 35.1 1,150 22.3 327 35.2 3,064
Waterskiing 24.5 972 16.3 533 1.3 19 17.5 1,524
Rafting 23.8 943 15.0 491 5.0 73 17.3 1,507
Use personal watercraft 21.7 862 14.4 471 4.4 65 16.0 1,398
Warmwater fishing 16.4 652 18.8 616 6.9 101 15.7 1,369
Canoeing 15.9 630 10.1 330 5.5 80 11.9 1,040
Snorkeling 4.3 172 5.4 178 0.7 10 4.1 360
Anadromous fishing 12.0 478 8.3 271 13.8 202 10.9 951
Rowing 3.3 131 4.6 151 2.9 42 3.7 324
Saltwater fishing 6.9 272 7.8 257 2.4 35 6.5 564
Kayaking 2.5 99 3.6 117 0.5 8 2.6 224
Sailing 4.7 187 6.0 195 1.5 22 4.6 404
Scuba diving 3.6 144 2.2 73 0.0 0 2.5 217
Surfing 0.6 25 2.4 78 0.0 0 1.2 103
Windsurfing 1.0 39 0.3 9 0.0 0 0.6 48

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,969, age 35-54=3,277, age 55+=1,467. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 67.2 2,669 48.6 1,592 8.7 128 50.4 4,389
Downhill skiing 17.7 702 13.3 436 0.9 13 13.2 1,151
Snowmobiling 43.3 1,720 23.7 777 5.7 84 29.6 2,581
Snowboarding 16.3 646 4.8 158 0.8 12 9.4 816
Cross country skiing 6.3 250 12.1 396 1.6 23 7.7 669

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,969, age 35-54=3,277, age 55+=1,467. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 45.8 4,894 43.7 3,505 28.4 1,068 42.1 9,467
Developed camping 41.9 4,480 35.5 2,849 27.1 1,018 37.2 8,347
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 45.5 4,866 32.5 2,606 22.4 842 37.0 8,314
Primitive camping 32.8 3,506 22.2 1,780 15.3 575 26.1 5,861
Drive off-road 26.3 2,814 25.6 2,056 11.6 434 23.6 5,304
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.8 2,217 20.8 1,672 16.0 601 20.0 4,490
Mountain biking 31.0 3,317 22.5 1,806 8.1 305 24.2 5,428
Backpacking 26.1 2,790 18.2 1,457 7.3 273 20.1 4,520
Hunting (any type) 11.0 1,175 10.3 824 7.1 266 10.1 2,265
Big game hunting 7.0 753 7.8 622 5.3 198 7.0 1,573
Horseback riding on trails 7.2 774 9.3 750 2.6 99 7.2 1,623
Small game hunting 4.4 473 2.1 171 2.1 80 3.2 724
Migratory bird hunting 2.4 253 1.4 113 0.7 28 1.8 394

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,684, age 35-54=8,024, age 55+=3,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 63.4 6,776 69.9 5,611 58.9 2,212 65.0 14,599
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.7 6,913 59.7 4,791 46.4 1,743 59.9 13,447
Sightseeing 46.7 4,989 64.7 5,189 61.1 2,295 55.5 12,473
View/photograph other wildlife 33.5 3,579 37.4 3,004 26.6 998 33.8 7,581
Visit historic sites 46.3 4,950 53.1 4,261 41.2 1,546 47.9 10,757
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 34.3 3,667 42.4 3,403 33.2 1,247 37.0 8,317
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.8 2,652 19.0 1,527 15.2 569 21.1 4,748
View/photograph birds 16.1 1,721 26.2 2,101 25.7 963 21.3 4,785
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 28.3 3,025 33.7 2,707 31.3 1,174 30.7 6,906
View/photograph fish 27.7 2,956 33.3 2,673 25.7 963 29.3 6,592

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,684, age 35-54=8,024, age 55+=3,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 87.1 9,303 87.8 7,043 80.2 3,012 86.2 19,358
Walk for pleasure 81.1 8,663 77.1 6,185 81.0 3,041 79.6 17,889
Picnicking 61.1 6,525 64.4 5,170 62.7 2,354 62.5 14,049
Driving for pleasure 49.3 5,266 53.6 4,298 50.6 1,899 51.0 11,463
Bicycling (any type) 49.8 5,320 46.1 3,701 25.9 971 44.5 9,992
Horseback riding (any type) 7.6 807 10.0 804 3.8 142 7.8 1,753

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,684, age 35-54=8,024, age 55+=3,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 53.5 5,718 43.0 3,448 24.9 935 45.0 10,101
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.9 6,933 55.7 4,473 18.6 699 53.9 12,105
Swimming in an outdoor pool 56.2 6,006 40.0 3,210 27.9 1,046 45.7 10,262
Freshwater fishing 19.4 2,073 18.2 1,463 16.2 609 18.5 4,145
Visit a beach 49.5 5,288 52.1 4,183 28.5 1,069 46.9 10,540
Coldwater fishing 12.2 1,307 11.2 899 11.1 418 11.7 2,624
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 30.8 3,295 21.3 1,711 14.8 554 24.8 5,560
Motorboating 23.0 2,453 17.3 1,391 11.6 435 19.0 4,279
Waterskiing 18.7 2,000 7.4 597 2.0 75 11.9 2,672
Rafting 12.3 1,311 9.1 730 3.0 113 9.6 2,154
Use personal watercraft 21.5 2,293 13.1 1,048 2.8 106 15.3 3,447
Warmwater fishing 7.3 780 6.0 484 3.1 116 6.1 1,380
Canoeing 15.5 1,661 13.0 1,046 3.3 124 12.6 2,831
Snorkeling 20.2 2,157 27.1 2,174 3.4 127 19.8 4,458
Anadromous fishing 5.4 582 2.6 208 0.9 35 3.7 825
Rowing 6.2 665 5.7 459 1.2 44 5.2 1,168
Saltwater fishing 15.1 1,618 11.2 898 11.5 430 13.1 2,946
Kayaking 12.4 1,328 5.6 453 2.6 98 8.4 1,879
Sailing 1.8 189 3.4 274 1.3 47 2.3 510
Scuba diving 5.2 555 8.7 695 1.1 41 5.7 1,291
Surfing 11.3 1,207 9.4 758 5.5 207 9.7 2,172
Windsurfing 1.1 114 2.2 177 0.0 0 1.3 291

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,684, age 35-54=8,024, age 55+=3,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 46.7 4,992 41.5 3,329 16.7 626 39.8 8,947
Downhill skiing 17.1 1,830 19.5 1,568 7.5 282 16.4 3,680
Snowmobiling 8.8 939 4.9 390 2.2 84 6.3 1,413
Snowboarding 23.0 2,462 4.3 345 2.5 94 12.9 2,901
Cross country skiing 4.5 480 4.4 355 1.6 60 4.0 895

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,684, age 35-54=8,024, age 55+=3,754. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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 44.2 4,827 39.9 3,681 20.5 982 38.1 9,490
Developed camping 43.6 4,764 42.9 3,956 28.6 1,366 40.5 10,086
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 34.5 3,769 27.4 2,522 17.4 831 28.6 7,122
Primitive camping 22.1 2,415 15.8 1,454 8.9 423 17.2 4,292
Drive off-road 20.3 2,223 12.3 1,138 5.8 279 14.6 3,640
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 25.8 2,818 23.8 2,197 19.8 945 23.9 5,960
Mountain biking 24.7 2,694 16.9 1,561 2.7 129 17.6 4,384
Backpacking 17.2 1,883 10.7 989 2.5 119 12.0 2,991
Hunting (any type) 3.0 328 2.9 266 0.9 41 2.5 635
Big game hunting 1.8 200 2.0 187 0.3 15 1.6 402
Horseback riding on trails 7.6 833 4.3 399 2.4 114 5.4 1,346
Small game hunting 0.7 75 0.9 87 0.4 17 0.7 179
Migratory bird hunting 0.6 62 0.6 55 0.3 16 0.5 133

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,928, age 35-54=9,217, age 55+=4,779. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 67.4 7,365 66.2 6,102 57.7 2,759 65.1 16,226
Visit nature centers, etc. 73.7 8,059 70.1 6,460 53.6 2,562 68.5 17,081
Sightseeing 55.5 6,065 59.0 5,439 58.4 2,789 57.3 14,293
View/photograph other wildlife 34.5 3,770 33.4 3,078 26.6 1,273 32.6 8,121
Visit historic sites 50.5 5,520 55.5 5,114 45.1 2,157 51.3 12,791
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 42.8 4,672 41.7 3,845 38.8 1,856 41.6 10,373
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 20.4 2,230 16.8 1,546 9.8 469 17.0 4,245
View/photograph birds 20.2 2,208 24.3 2,244 26.0 1,241 22.8 5,693
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 33.8 3,692 31.7 2,920 22.8 1,090 30.9 7,702
View/photograph fish 25.1 2,738 24.9 2,294 18.5 882 23.7 5,914

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,928, age 35-54=9,217, age 55+=4,779. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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
#
Family gathering 92.6 10,120 88.6 8,165 80.0 3,824 88.7 22,109
Walk for pleasure 90.7 9,916 91.2 8,402 82.0 3,921 89.2 22,239
Picnicking 73.4 8,016 67.1 6,182 59.4 2,841 68.4 17,039
Driving for pleasure 52.6 5,753 51.7 4,765 43.8 2,091 50.6 12,609
Bicycling (any type) 50.7 5,543 43.3 3,994 18.8 899 41.9 10,436
Horseback riding (any type) 10.1 1,106 6.7 617 2.3 111 7.4 1,834

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,928, age 35-54=9,217, age 55+=4,779. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 44.9 4,907 39.2 3,615 23.5 1,124 38.7 9,646
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.9 7,306 50.2 4,625 19.9 952 51.7 12,883
Swimming in an outdoor pool 61.9 6,767 40.0 3,691 14.8 705 44.8 11,163
Freshwater fishing 12.3 1,342 11.4 1,051 6.3 300 10.8 2,693
Visit a beach 53.5 5,849 52.1 4,798 30.5 1,459 48.6 12,106
Coldwater fishing 8.2 895 7.0 647 3.8 181 6.9 1,723
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 32.2 3,517 28.3 2,608 15.3 729 27.5 6,854
Motorboating 17.7 1,936 15.9 1,464 11.0 527 15.8 3,927
Waterskiing 13.3 1,454 10.4 962 0.7 34 9.8 2,450
Rafting 9.8 1,071 5.4 502 2.4 114 6.8 1,687
Use personal watercraft 17.4 1,901 12.4 1,145 4.0 189 13.0 3,235
Warmwater fishing 4.0 435 4.2 384 1.4 66 3.6 885
Canoeing 13.8 1,509 8.7 805 1.5 72 9.6 2,386
Snorkeling 13.5 1,472 15.6 1,437 0.8 36 11.8 2,945
Anadromous fishing 2.1 233 1.2 115 1.4 69 1.7 417
Rowing 2.8 310 2.8 257 2.3 108 2.7 675
Saltwater fishing 5.2 572 13.9 1,277 1.4 65 7.7 1,914
Kayaking 6.5 715 8.2 760 3.1 150 6.5 1,625
Sailing 3.2 349 3.6 329 1.2 58 3.0 736
Scuba diving 6.5 706 4.4 410 0.0 0 4.5 1,116
Surfing 3.4 371 12.6 1,157 0.0 0 6.1 1,528
Windsurfing 2.4 263 0.4 33 0.0 1 1.2 297

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,928, age 35-54=9,217, age 55+=4,779. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SAWTOOTH 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) 48.6 5,310 33.4 3,081 8.1 389 35.2 8,780
Downhill skiing 19.9 2,180 15.6 1,438 1.7 79 14.8 3,697
Snowmobiling 5.9 643 3.8 354 1.4 67 4.3 1,064
Snowboarding 23.1 2,519 8.4 778 1.5 71 13.5 3,368
Cross country skiing 2.8 306 3.8 354 0.3 12 2.7 672

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sawtooth NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,928, age 35-54=9,217, age 55+=4,779. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.