MT. HOOD 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	65.2	598,018	61.0	617,076	33.0	249,069	54.6	1,464,163
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	64.0	586,975	53.6	541,501	34.8	262,831	51.9	1,391,307
Developed camping	56.3	516,368	53.8	543,561	25.5	192,236	46.7	1,252,165
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	38.2	350,232	41.1	415,902	31.1	234,862	37.3	1,000,996
Primitive camping	42.8	392,709	38.3	387,300	14.6	110,478	33.2	890,487
Mountain biking	39.4	361,627	30.3	305,917	7.2	54,056	26.9	721,600
Drive off-road	27.5	251,785	22.5	226,964	13.4	100,815	21.6	579,564
Backpacking	31.8	291,623	23.5	237,884	6.0	45,665	21.4	575,172
Hunting (any type)	15.4	141,278	14.8	149,116	10.5	79,449	13.8	369,843
Big game hunting	16.0	146,947	13.3	134,672	10.2	76,843	13.4	358,462
Horseback riding on trails	11.7	107,189	10.3	103,782	2.5	19,034	8.6	230,005
Small game hunting	10.2	93,449	6.5	66,185	6.4	48,156	7.7	207,790
Migratory bird hunting	4.6	41,952	2.5	25,490	3.0	22,472	3.4	89,914

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=917,081, age 35-54=1,010,792, age 55+=754,999. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	71.6	656,481	78.7	795,774	70.9	535,539	74.1	1,987,794
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.2	689,555	77.0	778,538	60.3	455,447	71.7	1,923,540
Sightseeing	60.9	558,191	70.4	711,815	71.2	537,549	67.4	1,807,555
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.8	474,840	62.5	631,685	54.2	409,441	56.5	1,515,966
Visit historic sites	54.8	503,007	62.2	628,454	48.6	367,219	55.9	1,498,680
View/photograph other wildlife	51.3	470,027	58.2	588,701	52.7	398,145	54.3	1,456,873
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.3	442,991	43.2	436,963	33.5	252,557	42.2	1,132,511
View/photograph birds	30.7	281,257	40.9	413,284	43.1	325,472	38.0	1,020,013
View/photograph fish	27.6	253,030	33.4	337,193	23.6	177,939	28.6	768,162
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.9	237,774	28.6	289,550	19.3	145,790	25.1	673,114

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=917,081, age 35-54=1,010,792, age 55+=754,999. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	89.7	822,651	90.8	917,540	81.1	612,120	87.7	2,352,311
Family gathering	82.9	759,822	81.1	819,887	70.1	529,603	78.6	2,109,312
Picnicking	67.1	615,765	74.2	750,290	64.0	483,461	68.9	1,849,516
Driving for pleasure	61.1	560,693	68.6	693,813	64.6	487,375	64.9	1,741,881
Bicycling (any type)	58.2	533,602	50.9	514,865	18.5	139,518	44.3	1,187,985
Horseback riding (any type)	16.3	149,026	11.7	118,309	3.3	24,997	10.9	292,332

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=917,081, age 35-54=1,010,792, age 55+=754,999. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	71.3	653,774	68.3	690,570	44.0	331,930	62.5	1,676,274
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.2	597,774	57.8	584,553	18.8	142,296	49.4	1,324,623
Boating (any type)	51.8	474,717	50.8	513,388	24.9	188,273	43.8	1,176,378
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.2	414,903	46.7	471,858	22.3	168,131	39.3	1,054,892
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.7	437,358	41.4	418,862	21.0	158,330	37.8	1,014,550
Freshwater fishing	35.7	327,720	36.6	369,958	23.7	178,830	32.7	876,508
Coldwater fishing	29.7	272,131	31.5	318,070	18.9	142,976	27.3	733,177
Motorboating	28.9	264,638	32.5	328,225	18.2	137,583	27.2	730,446
Anadromous fishing	18.1	165,613	20.0	201,670	11.1	84,022	16.8	451,305
Rafting	23.1	211,933	19.0	191,958	4.5	33,763	16.3	437,654
Saltwater fishing	14.2	129,778	15.3	154,960	9.9	74,852	13.4	359,590
Warmwater fishing	15.5	141,930	11.6	117,035	10.3	77,565	12.5	336,530
Snorkeling	11.0	100,571	12.5	126,831	5.7	42,911	10.1	270,313
Waterskiing	14.2	130,446	12.7	127,927	1.6	11,741	10.1	270,114
Canoeing	10.0	91,857	12.3	124,267	4.7	35,565	9.4	251,689
Use personal watercraft	15.2	139,297	7.9	79,678	2.3	17,175	8.8	236,150
Sailing	6.3	57,576	7.9	79,527	3.3	24,705	6.0	161,808
Kayaking	10.1	92,723	4.5	45,829	2.3	17,639	5.8	156,191
Rowing	6.3	57,904	6.1	62,082	3.7	28,237	5.5	148,223
Scuba diving	5.4	49,594	3.7	37,049	1.0	7,587	3.5	94,230
Surfing	7.0	64,173	1.0	9,622	0.1	483	2.8	74,278
Windsurfing	2.5	22,786	1.1	11,200	0.2	1,361	1.3	35,347

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=917,081, age 35-54=1,010,792, age 55+=754,999. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	48.4	443,552	38.0	383,837	7.5	56,554	32.9	883,943
Downhill skiing	17.1	157,186	16.5	167,139	3.2	23,883	13.0	348,208
Snowboarding	17.7	162,378	4.8	48,368	0.4	3,135	8.0	213,881
Cross country skiing	9.3	85,482	9.3	93,817	3.7	28,290	7.7	207,589
Snowmobiling	8.0	73,179	3.8	37,913	2.4	18,117	4.8	129,209

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=917,081, age 35-54=1,010,792, age 55+=754,999. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	68.9	49,348	61.1	23,555	33.4	2,845	63.8	75,748
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	48.4	34,672	36.1	13,940	21.3	1,816	42.5	50,428
Developed camping	46.2	33,128	40.2	15,521	23.0	1,955	42.6	50,604
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.4	21,800	30.5	11,767	15.6	1,329	29.4	34,896
Primitive camping	29.1	20,871	24.3	9,390	11.1	944	26.3	31,205
Mountain biking	42.1	30,169	36.8	14,194	8.6	731	38.0	45,094
Drive off-road	26.6	19,087	19.8	7,643	14.9	1,271	23.6	28,001
Backpacking	24.4	17,478	22.2	8,560	5.9	498	22.3	26,536
Hunting (any type)	11.7	8,395	10.9	4,187	9.4	799	11.3	13,381
Big game hunting	9.8	7,049	6.8	2,631	5.9	502	8.6	10,182
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	5,259	4.7	1,810	2.3	199	6.1	7,268
Small game hunting	7.1	5,094	4.3	1,650	4.4	375	6.0	7,119
Migratory bird hunting	3.3	2,337	1.6	616	2.0	171	2.6	3,124

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,658, age 35-54=38,583, age 55+=8,511. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	50.0	35,845	52.7	20,347	48.2	4,106	50.8	60,298
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.2	48,135	66.7	25,724	48.8	4,151	65.7	78,010
Sightseeing	44.9	32,190	49.3	19,005	46.7	3,975	46.5	55,170
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.0	24,345	35.4	13,649	29.2	2,481	34.1	40,475
Visit historic sites	37.4	26,767	37.0	14,295	30.6	2,603	36.8	43,665
View/photograph other wildlife	30.1	21,587	28.7	11,084	27.8	2,368	29.5	35,039
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.1	23,705	28.4	10,950	19.5	1,657	30.6	36,312
View/photograph birds	17.9	12,792	20.2	7,778	20.9	1,781	18.8	22,351
View/photograph fish	21.8	15,591	22.0	8,482	17.3	1,476	21.5	25,549
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.9	15,664	20.1	7,739	14.7	1,255	20.8	24,658

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,658, age 35-54=38,583, age 55+=8,511. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	74.9	53,670	75.5	29,145	63.9	5,436	74.3	88,251
Family gathering	79.3	56,849	78.7	30,384	62.6	5,330	77.9	92,563
Picnicking	50.8	36,367	61.9	23,890	49.6	4,222	54.3	64,479
Driving for pleasure	45.4	32,521	47.0	18,132	40.5	3,444	45.6	54,097
Bicycling (any type)	58.9	42,202	52.2	20,156	19.7	1,678	53.9	64,036
Horseback riding (any type)	10.0	7,143	5.4	2,101	3.8	326	8.1	9,570

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,658, age 35-54=38,583, age 55+=8,511. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	58.1	41,614	50.7	19,557	34.4	2,932	54.0	64,103
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	55.3	39,627	42.8	16,516	15.0	1,274	48.4	57,417
Boating (any type)	37.4	26,819	34.0	13,111	15.7	1,337	34.8	41,267
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.7	22,007	29.8	11,503	11.9	1,011	29.1	34,521
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.5	29,760	35.4	13,672	18.1	1,541	37.9	44,973
Freshwater fishing	34.0	24,365	31.2	12,041	21.6	1,842	32.2	38,248
Coldwater fishing	24.0	17,166	23.6	9,110	14.3	1,217	23.2	27,493
Motorboating	20.3	14,518	20.0	7,714	11.1	942	19.5	23,174
Anadromous fishing	16.8	12,074	14.2	5,477	9.1	775	15.4	18,326
Rafting	17.0	12,181	11.2	4,338	2.5	217	14.1	16,736
Saltwater fishing	15.3	10,995	15.3	5,920	12.4	1,052	15.1	17,967
Warmwater fishing	16.7	11,939	12.1	4,672	12.4	1,055	14.9	17,666
Snorkeling	7.9	5,678	8.3	3,215	2.9	245	7.7	9,138
Waterskiing	12.2	8,733	10.4	4,015	0.6	48	10.8	12,796
Canoeing	6.0	4,267	5.2	1,998	1.5	128	5.4	6,393
Use personal watercraft	17.4	12,456	9.0	3,469	0.1	12	13.4	15,937
Sailing	3.1	2,203	5.6	2,165	2.0	174	3.8	4,542
Kayaking	5.3	3,796	1.0	372	1.6	137	3.6	4,305
Rowing	6.4	4,589	3.1	1,201	2.4	206	5.0	5,996
Scuba diving	3.6	2,603	1.9	718	0.6	51	2.8	3,372
Surfing	6.4	4,588	1.7	657	0.1	9	4.4	5,254
Windsurfing	1.4	1,017	1.5	567	0.2	14	1.3	1,598

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,658, age 35-54=38,583, age 55+=8,511. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	35.4	25,378	28.5	10,986	4.9	419	31.0	36,783
Downhill skiing	10.2	7,332	10.7	4,137	1.6	137	9.8	11,606
Snowboarding	25.8	18,503	6.0	2,323	0.2	13	17.5	20,839
Cross country skiing	3.1	2,200	3.7	1,418	1.2	102	3.1	3,720
Snowmobiling	4.1	2,951	2.5	967	0.5	45	3.3	3,963

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,658, age 35-54=38,583, age 55+=8,511. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	58.2	30,033	57.5	16,317	30.1	2,668	55.2	49,018
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.8	20,009	34.9	9,901	23.3	2,058	36.0	31,968
Developed camping	41.8	21,557	42.2	11,997	15.7	1,388	39.3	34,942
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.2	15,558	33.5	9,511	30.4	2,689	31.2	27,758
Primitive camping	18.4	9,511	16.6	4,707	4.5	394	16.4	14,612
Mountain biking	33.6	17,340	20.7	5,883	5.1	454	26.7	23,677
Drive off-road	17.3	8,908	15.8	4,487	6.1	544	15.7	13,939
Backpacking	19.7	10,141	9.6	2,729	2.4	212	14.7	13,082
Hunting (any type)	4.9	2,516	4.8	1,350	1.8	161	4.5	4,027
Big game hunting	3.2	1,671	3.7	1,040	2.0	174	3.2	2,885
Horseback riding on trails	9.1	4,671	9.1	2,580	1.1	97	8.3	7,348
Small game hunting	2.4	1,225	1.6	448	1.2	105	2.0	1,778
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	409	0.6	162	0.5	42	0.7	613

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,587, age 35-54=28,399, age 55+=8,851. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	54.3	28,036	59.4	16,882	50.3	4,455	55.6	49,373
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.1	35,143	70.1	19,908	57.2	5,066	67.7	60,117
Sightseeing	41.0	21,145	47.4	13,451	49.3	4,360	43.9	38,956
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.6	18,386	46.4	13,168	38.7	3,427	39.4	34,981
Visit historic sites	36.0	18,573	43.8	12,448	31.3	2,767	38.0	33,788
View/photograph other wildlife	32.0	16,528	39.5	11,211	31.3	2,767	34.3	30,506
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.3	15,107	25.9	7,347	20.9	1,847	27.4	24,301
View/photograph birds	18.7	9,642	27.3	7,752	26.4	2,336	22.2	19,730
View/photograph fish	18.6	9,590	26.5	7,536	15.8	1,401	20.9	18,527
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.3	9,459	23.6	6,691	14.2	1,255	19.6	17,405

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,587, age 35-54=28,399, age 55+=8,851. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	81.4	41,994	80.9	22,966	73.9	6,538	80.5	71,498
Family gathering	84.3	43,509	81.6	23,178	74.6	6,600	82.5	73,287
Picnicking	67.4	34,758	66.9	18,989	59.5	5,265	66.4	59,012
Driving for pleasure	42.1	21,696	48.4	13,754	47.0	4,161	44.6	39,611
Bicycling (any type)	51.0	26,309	43.2	12,280	15.4	1,364	45.0	39,953
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	7,549	11.6	3,299	1.1	101	12.3	10,949

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,587, age 35-54=28,399, age 55+=8,851. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	55.1	28,413	56.8	16,118	34.1	3,020	53.5	47,551
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.6	25,065	48.1	13,646	14.2	1,256	45.0	39,967
Boating (any type)	31.6	16,291	32.0	9,091	15.5	1,374	30.1	26,756
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.7	15,305	30.8	8,758	15.7	1,392	28.7	25,455
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.0	22,716	38.5	10,932	18.9	1,677	39.8	35,325
Freshwater fishing	18.7	9,660	22.0	6,242	12.2	1,082	19.1	16,984
Coldwater fishing	15.0	7,731	16.9	4,790	9.3	821	15.0	13,342
Motorboating	14.6	7,532	17.7	5,036	9.4	829	15.1	13,397
Anadromous fishing	4.7	2,443	9.1	2,572	3.7	327	6.0	5,342
Rafting	13.6	7,010	13.7	3,892	2.9	257	12.6	11,159
Saltwater fishing	6.3	3,255	8.9	2,525	3.9	344	6.9	6,124
Warmwater fishing	10.1	5,218	8.1	2,294	5.2	456	9.0	7,968
Snorkeling	4.3	2,204	5.4	1,531	3.2	285	4.5	4,020
Waterskiing	8.0	4,124	7.1	2,012	1.4	126	7.0	6,262
Canoeing	3.5	1,807	5.9	1,689	2.6	227	4.2	3,723
Use personal watercraft	14.7	7,591	7.4	2,108	4.4	386	11.4	10,085
Sailing	4.8	2,465	4.0	1,129	1.8	157	4.2	3,751
Kayaking	3.1	1,620	2.7	757	0.3	28	2.7	2,405
Rowing	2.8	1,430	5.5	1,556	2.7	241	3.6	3,227
Scuba diving	0.7	346	1.1	307	0.2	22	0.8	675
Surfing	4.1	2,095	0.1	17	0.0	1	2.4	2,113
Windsurfing	2.0	1,007	0.0	11	0.0	4	1.2	1,022

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,587, age 35-54=28,399, age 55+=8,851. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	32.7	16,888	23.4	6,648	4.9	436	27.0	23,972
Downhill skiing	9.4	4,838	7.3	2,084	1.7	150	8.0	7,072
Snowboarding	11.6	5,961	4.1	1,157	0.7	64	8.1	7,182
Cross country skiing	4.1	2,097	3.0	847	1.3	116	3.4	3,060
Snowmobiling	3.2	1,668	0.8	229	1.4	124	2.3	2,021

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=51,587, age 35-54=28,399, age 55+=8,851. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	73.0	263,759	64.5	279,663	35.5	114,051	58.9	657,473
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	77.0	278,241	57.1	247,664	33.9	109,034	56.9	634,939
Developed camping	62.7	226,714	54.6	236,710	31.3	100,548	50.5	563,972
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	40.8	147,588	40.8	176,964	21.1	67,872	35.1	392,424
Primitive camping	58.5	211,292	48.7	211,340	22.2	71,550	44.3	494,182
Mountain biking	45.1	162,918	39.5	171,383	9.4	30,143	32.6	364,444
Drive off-road	35.5	128,162	26.0	112,627	19.9	63,988	27.3	304,777
Backpacking	38.0	137,327	34.4	149,322	9.2	29,469	28.3	316,118
Hunting (any type)	24.3	87,636	21.9	95,162	19.2	61,769	21.9	244,567
Big game hunting	27.3	98,568	18.8	81,380	16.4	52,697	20.8	232,645
Horseback riding on trails	11.6	41,916	7.4	32,195	3.6	11,677	7.7	85,788
Small game hunting	17.3	62,531	10.4	44,999	10.9	35,099	12.8	142,629
Migratory bird hunting	8.2	29,688	4.0	17,304	5.2	16,760	5.7	63,752

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=361,357, age 35-54=433,631, age 55+=321,690. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	73.1	263,980	76.8	333,007	70.5	226,767	73.8	823,754
Visit nature centers, etc.	76.7	277,278	76.6	332,071	55.7	179,167	70.6	788,516
Sightseeing	67.5	243,989	74.3	322,154	70.0	225,164	70.9	791,307
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	54.8	197,918	56.9	246,658	47.2	151,743	53.4	596,319
Visit historic sites	59.9	216,349	59.5	257,882	48.9	157,319	56.6	631,550
View/photograph other wildlife	54.9	198,469	51.8	224,650	50.8	163,372	52.5	586,491
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	56.3	203,337	47.9	207,871	33.1	106,342	46.3	517,550
View/photograph birds	33.0	119,264	36.7	159,270	38.7	124,503	36.1	403,037
View/photograph fish	31.4	113,541	31.2	135,453	25.2	81,040	29.6	330,034
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.6	106,837	27.3	118,218	20.0	64,212	25.9	289,267

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=361,357, age 35-54=433,631, age 55+=321,690. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	88.0	317,861	88.6	384,181	75.2	241,844	84.5	943,886
Family gathering	80.6	291,175	79.8	345,907	63.6	204,567	75.4	841,649
Picnicking	59.7	215,568	72.8	315,733	58.3	187,588	64.4	718,889
Driving for pleasure	67.9	245,356	70.5	305,847	60.5	194,614	66.8	745,817
Bicycling (any type)	63.4	229,272	56.5	245,201	21.2	68,272	48.6	542,745
Horseback riding (any type)	14.5	52,220	7.9	34,264	5.5	17,599	9.3	104,083

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=361,357, age 35-54=433,631, age 55+=321,690. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	74.6	269,485	65.1	282,141	44.2	142,231	62.1	693,857
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	72.1	260,668	55.8	242,130	19.6	63,024	50.7	565,822
Boating (any type)	60.8	219,533	54.8	237,721	25.8	82,975	48.4	540,229
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	49.9	180,243	48.3	209,524	19.2	61,896	40.4	451,663
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.4	171,264	40.3	174,852	20.6	66,195	36.9	412,311
Freshwater fishing	49.9	180,424	45.6	197,555	31.9	102,565	43.0	480,544
Coldwater fishing	40.5	146,505	39.6	171,585	24.3	78,247	35.5	396,337
Motorboating	37.5	135,376	36.9	159,885	20.7	66,429	32.4	361,690
Anadromous fishing	30.5	110,042	25.8	112,032	16.8	54,020	24.7	276,094
Rafting	28.5	102,947	18.5	80,156	4.4	14,177	17.7	197,280
Saltwater fishing	18.8	68,055	18.7	81,144	15.2	48,891	17.7	198,090
Warmwater fishing	20.3	73,242	14.5	62,680	15.3	49,215	16.6	185,137
Snorkeling	14.9	53,791	15.5	67,203	5.4	17,500	12.4	138,494
Waterskiing	19.0	68,592	16.3	70,860	0.9	2,879	12.7	142,331
Canoeing	13.8	49,846	12.0	52,103	3.6	11,469	10.2	113,418
Use personal watercraft	16.5	59,759	8.7	37,938	0.2	534	8.8	98,231
Sailing	5.4	19,684	9.8	42,592	3.7	11,977	6.6	74,253
Kayaking	13.6	49,260	2.5	10,673	4.2	13,640	6.6	73,573
Rowing	9.4	34,119	4.6	20,092	3.6	11,694	5.9	65,905
Scuba diving	9.6	34,747	4.8	20,764	1.5	4,973	5.4	60,484
Surfing	7.4	26,828	1.8	7,835	0.1	392	3.1	35,055
Windsurfing	2.2	8,056	2.3	9,774	0.3	952	1.7	18,782

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=361,357, age 35-54=433,631, age 55+=321,690. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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)	53.9	194,877	43.6	189,068	7.9	25,413	36.7	409,358
Downhill skiing	19.9	71,761	21.1	91,579	3.3	10,709	15.6	174,049
Snowboarding	23.6	85,372	5.6	24,158	0.2	573	9.9	110,103
Cross country skiing	9.3	33,657	11.3	48,791	3.8	12,321	8.5	94,769
Snowmobiling	10.0	36,302	6.0	26,023	1.4	4,547	6.0	66,872

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=361,357, age 35-54=433,631, age 55+=321,690. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	61.9	219,613	61.0	267,578	31.9	121,982	51.8	609,173
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.6	218,567	55.5	243,536	37.1	141,784	51.4	603,887
Developed camping	56.9	201,897	57.2	250,815	21.6	82,378	45.5	535,090
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	40.7	144,346	45.0	197,277	40.8	155,795	42.3	497,418
Primitive camping	36.7	130,426	33.2	145,447	9.1	34,910	26.4	310,783
Mountain biking	36.0	127,804	22.3	97,788	5.5	21,153	21.0	246,745
Drive off-road	22.7	80,578	20.9	91,603	8.4	31,980	17.4	204,161
Backpacking	30.7	108,992	15.0	65,787	3.7	14,303	16.1	189,082
Hunting (any type)	9.9	35,222	9.6	42,297	3.9	14,786	7.9	92,305
Big game hunting	8.9	31,433	10.0	43,649	5.6	21,329	8.2	96,411
Horseback riding on trails	14.1	50,037	14.3	62,900	1.8	6,730	10.2	119,667
Small game hunting	5.7	20,062	3.8	16,568	3.0	11,408	4.1	48,038
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	6,858	1.4	6,150	1.2	4,766	1.5	17,774

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=354,902, age 35-54=438,655, age 55+=382,050. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	79.5	281,995	86.6	379,844	73.5	280,854	80.2	942,693
Visit nature centers, etc.	78.1	277,174	80.3	352,121	65.2	248,954	74.7	878,249
Sightseeing	61.6	218,642	71.3	312,706	74.0	282,638	69.2	813,986
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	57.5	204,119	74.4	326,466	62.5	238,839	65.4	769,424
Visit historic sites	57.8	205,005	70.1	307,575	50.2	191,749	59.9	704,329
View/photograph other wildlife	58.4	207,143	71.9	315,439	57.2	218,448	63.0	741,030
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.9	176,924	43.8	191,954	35.6	136,164	43.0	505,042
View/photograph birds	34.6	122,842	50.0	219,500	49.0	187,253	45.0	529,595
View/photograph fish	26.9	95,341	37.9	166,327	22.9	87,655	29.7	349,323
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.8	87,948	31.6	138,787	19.2	73,394	25.5	300,129

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=354,902, age 35-54=438,655, age 55+=382,050. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	95.6	339,332	95.1	417,145	86.8	331,457	92.5	1,087,934
Family gathering	85.7	304,020	82.7	362,741	75.8	289,420	81.3	956,181
Picnicking	79.4	281,616	78.4	344,039	70.0	267,307	76.0	892,962
Driving for pleasure	62.9	223,239	72.4	317,745	70.2	268,330	68.8	809,314
Bicycling (any type)	55.0	195,114	46.6	204,414	16.7	63,632	39.4	463,160
Horseback riding (any type)	21.2	75,095	16.9	74,018	1.7	6,572	13.2	155,685

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=354,902, age 35-54=438,655, age 55+=382,050. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	70.9	251,784	72.7	318,867	43.8	167,300	62.8	737,951
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.3	224,578	62.4	273,873	18.6	71,027	48.4	569,478
Boating (any type)	51.1	181,281	51.8	227,060	25.3	96,624	43.0	504,965
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	48.3	171,510	49.8	218,367	25.8	98,591	41.6	488,468
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.3	178,351	43.8	191,992	21.6	82,358	38.5	452,701
Freshwater fishing	27.4	97,219	31.9	139,721	18.0	68,960	26.0	305,900
Coldwater fishing	25.3	89,757	27.9	122,510	15.7	59,885	23.1	272,152
Motorboating	26.7	94,916	32.6	143,059	17.3	66,075	25.9	304,050
Anadromous fishing	8.5	30,146	16.1	70,801	6.7	25,781	10.8	126,728
Rafting	22.8	80,815	22.2	97,520	4.8	18,439	16.7	196,774
Saltwater fishing	7.7	27,212	10.7	47,058	4.9	18,545	7.9	92,815
Warmwater fishing	12.2	43,236	9.6	42,110	6.4	24,315	9.3	109,661
Snorkeling	8.0	28,478	10.2	44,850	6.0	22,974	8.2	96,302
Waterskiing	12.3	43,509	10.6	46,437	2.2	8,398	8.4	98,344
Canoeing	8.2	29,075	13.8	60,661	5.9	22,460	9.5	112,196
Use personal watercraft	14.0	49,554	7.1	30,966	4.1	15,552	8.2	96,072
Sailing	8.4	29,932	6.9	30,297	3.1	11,838	6.1	72,067
Kayaking	8.2	29,158	7.0	30,609	0.8	3,244	5.4	63,011
Rowing	4.1	14,481	8.2	35,802	4.0	15,356	5.6	65,639
Scuba diving	1.8	6,332	2.8	12,403	0.6	2,357	1.8	21,092
Surfing	4.7	16,824	0.1	317	0.0	62	1.5	17,203
Windsurfing	3.1	10,967	0.1	269	0.1	373	1.0	11,609

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=354,902, age 35-54=438,655, age 55+=382,050. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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)	49.7	176,510	35.6	156,007	7.5	28,742	30.7	361,259
Downhill skiing	18.0	64,045	14.0	61,382	3.2	12,294	11.7	137,721
Snowboarding	10.6	37,692	3.8	16,705	0.6	2,409	4.8	56,806
Cross country skiing	12.4	44,014	9.0	39,637	4.0	15,324	8.4	98,975
Snowmobiling	7.7	27,473	2.0	8,717	3.4	12,865	4.2	49,055

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=354,902, age 35-54=438,655, age 55+=382,050. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	31.3	3,336	26.5	2,726	13.6	546	26.5	6,608
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.1	4,067	26.8	2,759	14.8	595	29.7	7,421
Developed camping	34.9	3,728	31.8	3,268	16.9	679	30.7	7,675
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.1	2,464	23.1	2,374	11.8	474	21.3	5,312
Primitive camping	19.3	2,055	16.0	1,641	6.6	263	15.9	3,959
Mountain biking	29.1	3,108	27.1	2,783	3.9	158	24.2	6,049
Drive off-road	21.0	2,245	13.8	1,416	11.7	469	16.5	4,130
Backpacking	13.9	1,486	12.6	1,297	2.2	88	11.5	2,871
Hunting (any type)	4.2	450	3.6	375	2.9	116	3.8	941
Big game hunting	5.5	582	3.7	384	3.2	128	4.4	1,094
Horseback riding on trails	6.5	696	4.0	414	0.5	20	4.5	1,130
Small game hunting	4.2	443	2.4	251	2.6	105	3.2	799
Migratory bird hunting	1.5	162	0.6	59	1.0	41	1.0	262

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,672, age 35-54=10,280, age 55+=4,013. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	50.3	5,368	51.5	5,291	47.6	1,911	50.4	12,570
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.5	5,708	55.9	5,745	40.8	1,636	52.4	13,089
Sightseeing	55.1	5,881	60.4	6,213	59.8	2,398	58.0	14,492
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.2	3,645	33.6	3,453	27.7	1,111	32.9	8,209
Visit historic sites	43.3	4,621	42.7	4,387	32.0	1,286	41.2	10,294
View/photograph other wildlife	29.5	3,144	25.5	2,618	25.4	1,021	27.2	6,783
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.4	2,716	20.6	2,120	12.4	496	21.4	5,332
View/photograph birds	17.8	1,897	17.6	1,814	18.7	752	17.9	4,463
View/photograph fish	21.9	2,339	18.0	1,854	16.0	644	19.4	4,837
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.9	2,551	22.5	2,308	13.5	541	21.6	5,400

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,672, age 35-54=10,280, age 55+=4,013. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	87.5	9,341	86.0	8,843	73.0	2,928	84.6	21,112
Family gathering	78.0	8,327	78.1	8,033	60.6	2,430	75.3	18,790
Picnicking	48.4	5,164	61.7	6,340	45.7	1,832	53.4	13,336
Driving for pleasure	46.8	4,998	49.8	5,115	42.5	1,707	47.3	11,820
Bicycling (any type)	57.2	6,109	51.3	5,275	12.7	508	47.6	11,892
Horseback riding (any type)	7.0	750	3.7	382	0.7	28	4.6	1,160

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,672, age 35-54=10,280, age 55+=4,013. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	69.6	7,429	60.9	6,258	42.0	1,686	61.6	15,373
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	36.6	3,906	28.5	2,932	8.7	350	28.8	7,188
Boating (any type)	26.1	2,786	22.6	2,321	9.6	385	22.0	5,492
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.6	3,162	28.4	2,919	10.5	421	26.0	6,502
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.5	4,646	35.9	3,695	18.1	727	36.3	9,068
Freshwater fishing	29.0	3,093	25.6	2,633	17.9	719	25.8	6,445
Coldwater fishing	16.7	1,779	15.4	1,587	8.7	350	14.9	3,716
Motorboating	11.9	1,268	12.0	1,229	6.3	252	11.0	2,749
Anadromous fishing	16.9	1,806	16.0	1,647	11.3	454	15.6	3,907
Rafting	7.2	767	4.3	444	0.7	30	5.0	1,241
Saltwater fishing	19.2	2,049	17.6	1,809	16.0	642	18.0	4,500
Warmwater fishing	18.6	1,988	12.3	1,261	17.2	690	15.8	3,939
Snorkeling	6.9	733	6.1	626	1.5	62	5.7	1,421
Waterskiing	7.2	765	7.9	808	0.1	3	6.3	1,576
Canoeing	1.8	190	1.6	161	0.4	15	1.5	366
Use personal watercraft	14.2	1,514	9.1	938	0.0	0	9.8	2,452
Sailing	2.9	306	4.7	482	1.3	54	3.4	842
Kayaking	2.7	286	0.3	31	0.5	20	1.3	337
Rowing	3.2	342	2.4	247	0.4	17	2.4	606
Scuba diving	8.6	914	3.1	323	0.4	15	5.0	1,252
Surfing	1.6	171	0.1	15	0.0	0	0.7	186
Windsurfing	0.3	37	0.6	60	0.0	0	0.4	97

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,672, age 35-54=10,280, age 55+=4,013. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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)	27.8	2,969	22.6	2,323	1.8	74	21.5	5,366
Downhill skiing	7.9	845	8.8	900	1.0	40	7.2	1,785
Snowboarding	13.9	1,487	3.6	368	0.0	0	7.4	1,855
Cross country skiing	1.5	158	2.0	209	0.1	4	1.5	371
Snowmobiling	4.9	528	2.8	289	0.1	4	3.3	821

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10,672, age 35-54=10,280, age 55+=4,013. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	26.5	2,447	26.2	2,162	13.9	623	23.8	5,232
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.6	2,735	27.5	2,272	20.4	915	26.9	5,922
Developed camping	34.3	3,167	32.7	2,699	10.7	481	28.9	6,347
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.2	2,140	26.1	2,149	23.3	1,048	24.3	5,337
Primitive camping	11.4	1,050	10.7	883	1.7	78	9.1	2,011
Mountain biking	24.7	2,281	14.9	1,226	3.2	144	16.6	3,651
Drive off-road	13.9	1,281	11.3	933	4.5	200	11.0	2,414
Backpacking	12.0	1,108	5.3	441	1.1	50	7.3	1,599
Hunting (any type)	1.8	164	1.6	130	0.4	16	1.4	310
Big game hunting	1.8	162	1.7	142	1.1	51	1.6	355
Horseback riding on trails	7.2	668	8.1	670	0.9	39	6.3	1,377
Small game hunting	1.4	126	0.7	59	0.8	34	1.0	219
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	25	0.2	17	0.3	12	0.2	54

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,238, age 35-54=8,247, age 55+=4,494. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	53.9	4,981	58.5	4,826	50.8	2,285	55.0	12,092
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.3	5,387	57.8	4,769	48.1	2,160	56.0	12,316
Sightseeing	47.3	4,370	57.4	4,730	60.9	2,735	53.8	11,835
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.5	3,277	43.9	3,618	38.7	1,739	39.3	8,634
Visit historic sites	43.8	4,042	50.0	4,121	35.5	1,597	44.4	9,760
View/photograph other wildlife	30.9	2,852	38.8	3,201	32.3	1,453	34.2	7,506
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.4	2,070	18.6	1,535	14.9	669	19.4	4,274
View/photograph birds	18.4	1,703	24.8	2,042	27.2	1,222	22.6	4,967
View/photograph fish	17.5	1,619	23.5	1,939	12.5	563	18.7	4,121
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.7	1,723	24.5	2,023	17.3	776	20.6	4,522

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,238, age 35-54=8,247, age 55+=4,494. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	93.9	8,675	94.3	7,773	84.8	3,810	92.2	20,258
Family gathering	85.0	7,850	80.3	6,622	75.7	3,400	81.3	17,872
Picnicking	67.9	6,272	64.8	5,340	59.4	2,671	65.0	14,283
Driving for pleasure	44.7	4,129	50.0	4,121	49.4	2,218	47.6	10,468
Bicycling (any type)	48.5	4,477	41.2	3,394	11.3	510	38.1	8,381
Horseback riding (any type)	10.3	950	8.5	703	0.8	35	7.7	1,688

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,238, age 35-54=8,247, age 55+=4,494. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	67.7	6,254	67.0	5,522	40.9	1,836	61.9	13,612
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.7	2,931	30.8	2,538	9.7	435	26.9	5,904
Boating (any type)	21.9	2,022	21.4	1,761	10.8	486	19.4	4,269
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.3	2,524	27.9	2,299	15.0	676	25.0	5,499
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.8	4,232	38.6	3,181	19.7	884	37.7	8,297
Freshwater fishing	16.1	1,483	16.6	1,367	9.6	431	14.9	3,281
Coldwater fishing	10.4	961	9.8	808	5.8	259	9.2	2,028
Motorboating	7.9	730	10.3	846	6.0	270	8.4	1,846
Anadromous fishing	5.5	508	8.6	707	5.1	228	6.6	1,443
Rafting	6.3	584	4.5	372	1.2	55	4.6	1,011
Saltwater fishing	9.6	885	9.1	749	3.7	168	8.2	1,802
Warmwater fishing	12.5	1,158	7.5	621	6.1	272	9.3	2,051
Snorkeling	3.3	305	4.5	372	2.3	104	3.6	781
Waterskiing	4.2	390	3.2	268	1.4	65	3.3	723
Canoeing	0.9	79	1.8	152	0.7	30	1.2	261
Use personal watercraft	12.6	1,162	6.4	529	4.0	179	8.5	1,870
Sailing	4.8	444	2.9	242	0.9	41	3.3	727
Kayaking	1.5	134	1.3	110	0.0	0	1.1	244
Rowing	1.7	153	4.2	344	1.8	80	2.6	577
Scuba diving	1.3	118	2.0	163	0.1	3	1.3	284
Surfing	1.0	96	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	96
Windsurfing	1.2	112	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	112

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,238, age 35-54=8,247, age 55+=4,494. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	24.0	2,213	16.9	1,393	2.8	126	17.0	3,732
Downhill skiing	6.0	555	4.5	372	0.8	34	4.4	961
Snowboarding	6.4	589	2.6	216	0.1	3	3.7	808
Cross country skiing	2.2	207	1.4	116	0.4	16	1.5	339
Snowmobiling	4.2	392	0.7	57	2.0	92	2.5	541

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,238, age 35-54=8,247, age 55+=4,494. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	66.4	3,659	60.4	3,066	33.9	848	57.9	7,573
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	90.0	4,955	67.7	3,436	40.2	1,007	71.8	9,398
Developed camping	57.5	3,165	49.9	2,532	30.0	752	49.3	6,449
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.6	1,958	34.4	1,746	18.2	457	31.8	4,161
Primitive camping	74.1	4,081	62.7	3,185	28.9	724	61.0	7,990
Mountain biking	54.2	2,987	46.3	2,353	12.7	317	43.2	5,657
Drive off-road	47.8	2,633	36.8	1,869	25.7	644	39.3	5,146
Backpacking	46.5	2,561	42.0	2,135	11.9	299	38.2	4,995
Hunting (any type)	52.8	2,907	46.6	2,368	37.1	929	47.4	6,204
Big game hunting	66.6	3,670	47.0	2,386	38.0	952	53.5	7,008
Horseback riding on trails	10.6	585	7.6	387	3.7	93	8.1	1,065
Small game hunting	38.4	2,114	22.9	1,162	23.0	576	29.4	3,852
Migratory bird hunting	25.8	1,423	13.1	667	15.3	384	18.9	2,474

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,507, age 35-54=5,078, age 55+=2,505. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	66.4	3,655	70.8	3,597	64.5	1,615	67.7	8,867
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.5	3,605	64.7	3,287	48.0	1,203	61.8	8,095
Sightseeing	61.7	3,400	70.5	3,581	65.4	1,639	65.9	8,620
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.5	2,834	55.3	2,810	45.9	1,150	51.9	6,794
Visit historic sites	51.1	2,815	51.5	2,613	43.2	1,081	49.7	6,509
View/photograph other wildlife	59.0	3,251	57.7	2,929	54.3	1,361	57.6	7,541
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	73.4	4,043	63.9	3,247	44.6	1,118	64.2	8,408
View/photograph birds	34.8	1,916	40.6	2,061	41.5	1,039	38.3	5,016
View/photograph fish	36.1	1,990	38.5	1,956	30.3	760	36.0	4,706
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.5	1,733	29.1	1,478	22.6	566	28.9	3,777

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,507, age 35-54=5,078, age 55+=2,505. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	80.8	4,450	83.7	4,250	71.8	1,798	80.2	10,498
Family gathering	83.3	4,586	81.7	4,150	65.9	1,651	79.4	10,387
Picnicking	57.0	3,140	68.2	3,461	56.0	1,402	61.1	8,003
Driving for pleasure	63.9	3,520	67.8	3,443	57.8	1,447	64.2	8,410
Bicycling (any type)	65.3	3,596	58.5	2,972	24.0	600	54.8	7,168
Horseback riding (any type)	13.8	761	8.2	416	5.7	142	10.1	1,319

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,507, age 35-54=5,078, age 55+=2,505. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	61.9	3,410	55.2	2,803	37.7	945	54.7	7,158
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	70.8	3,897	55.7	2,828	19.9	499	55.2	7,224
Boating (any type)	56.3	3,103	51.4	2,609	25.6	642	48.5	6,354
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	46.2	2,544	45.0	2,285	18.4	461	40.4	5,290
Swimming in an outdoor pool	31.5	1,733	27.8	1,411	14.1	352	26.7	3,496
Freshwater fishing	61.3	3,376	56.5	2,871	39.3	984	55.2	7,231
Coldwater fishing	51.3	2,824	50.8	2,581	31.6	792	47.3	6,197
Motorboating	39.3	2,167	39.7	2,016	23.0	576	36.4	4,759
Anadromous fishing	69.4	3,823	56.0	2,844	38.2	958	58.3	7,625
Rafting	27.6	1,522	18.1	917	4.8	119	19.5	2,558
Saltwater fishing	31.2	1,718	32.1	1,632	25.5	639	30.5	3,989
Warmwater fishing	30.1	1,660	21.7	1,103	21.9	548	25.3	3,311
Snorkeling	8.4	464	9.6	486	3.4	86	7.9	1,036
Waterskiing	17.0	934	13.8	699	0.9	22	12.6	1,655
Canoeing	20.2	1,115	16.9	857	5.6	140	16.1	2,112
Use personal watercraft	16.6	916	8.7	440	0.3	7	10.4	1,363
Sailing	5.2	286	9.6	490	4.2	105	6.7	881
Kayaking	9.7	536	2.1	109	3.4	84	5.6	729
Rowing	11.0	605	5.2	262	5.0	124	7.6	991
Scuba diving	7.5	412	4.6	234	1.5	37	5.2	683
Surfing	6.6	363	2.1	106	0.2	5	3.6	474
Windsurfing	1.1	58	1.0	50	0.2	6	0.9	114

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,507, age 35-54=5,078, age 55+=2,505. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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)	59.4	3,273	47.3	2,400	11.2	280	45.5	5,953
Downhill skiing	14.7	811	14.3	728	2.9	72	12.3	1,611
Snowboarding	25.5	1,404	5.9	299	0.3	7	13.1	1,710
Cross country skiing	8.9	490	11.2	571	5.0	125	9.1	1,186
Snowmobiling	28.3	1,558	16.5	840	4.6	116	19.2	2,514

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,507, age 35-54=5,078, age 55+=2,505. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	56.1	3,050	56.4	3,136	29.4	827	50.8	7,013
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	73.1	3,976	65.3	3,631	42.5	1,197	63.7	8,804
Developed camping	51.2	2,787	52.6	2,922	21.7	610	45.7	6,319
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.7	1,779	36.9	2,049	33.9	954	34.6	4,782
Primitive camping	50.3	2,736	43.0	2,393	13.5	380	39.9	5,509
Mountain biking	42.3	2,300	27.1	1,505	6.9	195	29.0	4,000
Drive off-road	32.2	1,749	28.2	1,568	11.7	329	26.4	3,646
Backpacking	35.6	1,939	19.6	1,091	4.8	135	22.9	3,165
Hunting (any type)	22.0	1,198	19.7	1,094	8.8	248	18.4	2,540
Big game hunting	22.7	1,237	23.2	1,292	13.3	374	21.0	2,903
Horseback riding on trails	14.1	769	13.3	742	1.6	45	11.3	1,556
Small game hunting	13.4	728	8.2	456	6.2	174	9.8	1,358
Migratory bird hunting	7.2	391	4.3	238	3.7	103	5.3	732

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,439, age 35-54=5,560, age 55+=2,816. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	71.2	3,875	78.7	4,373	67.0	1,886	73.4	10,134
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.9	3,528	68.7	3,818	55.9	1,575	64.6	8,921
Sightseeing	59.5	3,235	67.5	3,753	70.3	1,979	64.9	8,967
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	54.3	2,952	71.2	3,961	59.6	1,677	62.2	8,590
Visit historic sites	48.8	2,653	60.0	3,336	43.8	1,232	52.3	7,221
View/photograph other wildlife	61.4	3,339	75.0	4,168	59.7	1,682	66.5	9,189
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	63.7	3,467	58.8	3,267	46.8	1,319	58.3	8,053
View/photograph birds	35.6	1,934	53.7	2,988	51.8	1,458	46.2	6,380
View/photograph fish	30.6	1,663	43.5	2,420	27.5	775	35.2	4,858
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.4	1,437	33.1	1,841	19.9	561	27.8	3,839

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,439, age 35-54=5,560, age 55+=2,816. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	89.9	4,890	89.6	4,980	82.0	2,310	88.2	12,180
Family gathering	87.8	4,777	85.9	4,778	77.5	2,181	85.0	11,736
Picnicking	73.7	4,006	74.4	4,136	66.1	1,860	72.4	10,002
Driving for pleasure	60.5	3,291	69.6	3,870	67.0	1,887	65.5	9,048
Bicycling (any type)	57.3	3,115	48.8	2,711	18.4	518	45.9	6,344
Horseback riding (any type)	20.2	1,096	16.0	890	1.5	43	14.7	2,029

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,439, age 35-54=5,560, age 55+=2,816. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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	58.7	3,195	62.0	3,446	37.6	1,060	55.7	7,701
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.0	3,479	63.3	3,521	18.5	520	54.4	7,520
Boating (any type)	48.7	2,651	48.9	2,719	23.8	669	43.7	6,039
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.4	2,414	47.8	2,659	25.5	717	41.9	5,790
Swimming in an outdoor pool	34.1	1,853	30.5	1,695	14.7	414	28.7	3,962
Freshwater fishing	34.0	1,850	38.9	2,161	22.4	631	33.6	4,642
Coldwater fishing	31.3	1,703	34.7	1,930	19.4	547	30.3	4,180
Motorboating	31.2	1,696	35.4	1,966	18.4	518	30.3	4,180
Anadromous fishing	20.8	1,133	35.4	1,970	14.8	418	25.5	3,521
Rafting	21.1	1,146	21.5	1,196	4.4	125	17.9	2,467
Saltwater fishing	13.6	742	18.5	1,030	9.3	262	14.7	2,034
Warmwater fishing	17.9	971	14.6	812	9.3	262	14.8	2,045
Snorkeling	5.0	270	6.1	338	3.7	103	5.1	711
Waterskiing	12.2	662	9.4	523	1.6	45	8.9	1,230
Canoeing	11.2	610	19.2	1,067	8.2	230	13.8	1,907
Use personal watercraft	14.4	781	7.4	412	4.1	115	9.5	1,308
Sailing	7.7	420	7.0	390	3.2	91	6.5	901
Kayaking	5.4	295	4.7	264	0.7	21	4.2	580
Rowing	5.0	272	8.9	496	4.4	124	6.5	892
Scuba diving	1.7	90	2.7	151	0.6	17	1.9	258
Surfing	4.2	227	0.2	10	0.0	1	1.7	238
Windsurfing	1.3	71	0.1	3	0.0	1	0.5	75

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,439, age 35-54=5,560, age 55+=2,816. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD 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)	55.6	3,023	40.8	2,270	8.6	242	40.1	5,535
Downhill skiing	13.5	735	10.5	586	2.4	68	10.1	1,389
Snowboarding	10.6	575	4.2	235	0.7	20	6.0	830
Cross country skiing	11.1	606	9.7	542	4.1	116	9.1	1,264
Snowmobiling	20.4	1,109	6.7	371	6.6	185	12.1	1,665

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,439, age 35-54=5,560, age 55+=2,816. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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MT. HOOD National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Day hiking	52.9	12,098	44.9	8,891	23.2	2,048	44.8	23,037
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	47.5	10,856	33.5	6,631	18.8	1,661	37.2	19,148
Developed camping	44.4	10,161	39.6	7,839	21.3	1,877	38.6	19,877
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.8	6,123	26.6	5,271	13.7	1,208	24.5	12,602
Primitive camping	28.8	6,578	23.8	4,701	9.9	877	23.6	12,156
Mountain biking	29.8	6,816	27.4	5,412	4.3	379	24.5	12,607
Drive off-road	18.7	4,271	12.5	2,470	10.5	926	14.9	7,667
Backpacking	24.6	5,622	22.1	4,382	4.1	365	20.1	10,369
Hunting (any type)	8.5	1,944	7.1	1,408	5.8	514	7.5	3,866
Big game hunting	8.4	1,926	5.7	1,128	4.9	433	6.8	3,487
Horseback riding on trails	5.2	1,185	3.2	635	0.6	51	3.6	1,871
Small game hunting	3.7	843	2.2	431	2.3	205	2.9	1,479
Migratory bird hunting	2.4	547	1.0	197	1.7	147	1.7	891

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

Mt. Hood NF local area: 27 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,872, age 35-54=19,784, age 55+=8,821. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.