SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	38.2	393,694	42.3	397,680	30.4	197,401	37.8	988,775
Day hiking	36.4	375,249	41.8	392,995	33.2	215,610	37.6	983,854
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.2	414,357	35.0	329,106	30.6	198,651	36.0	942,114
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.4	250,952	26.4	248,201	20.0	129,872	24.0	629,025
Mountain biking	30.1	310,180	25.4	239,005	10.6	68,578	23.6	617,763
Drive off-road	29.0	298,927	17.9	168,382	11.3	73,371	20.6	540,680
Primitive camping	21.5	222,029	19.4	181,942	12.2	79,441	18.5	483,412
Backpacking	14.7	151,371	14.5	136,390	3.4	22,082	11.8	309,843
Horseback riding on trails	8.8	90,301	10.1	95,137	4.7	30,223	8.2	215,661
Hunting (any type)	7.4	76,624	3.7	34,423	2.5	16,193	4.9	127,240
Small game hunting	3.2	33,055	2.7	25,648	1.6	10,111	2.6	68,814
Big game hunting	2.4	25,200	2.9	27,349	2.1	13,744	2.5	66,293
Migratory bird hunting	1.8	18,590	0.8	7,778	0.7	4,476	1.2	30,844

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,030,333, age 35-54=939,345, age 55+=648,826. 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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SIERRA 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	57.3	590,386	65.6	616,388	60.6	393,166	61.1	1,599,940
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.5	623,161	60.4	567,748	46.8	303,577	57.1	1,494,486
Sightseeing	49.8	512,612	55.3	519,094	61.6	399,429	54.7	1,431,135
Visit historic sites	44.7	461,071	52.1	489,408	48.0	311,143	48.2	1,261,622
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.6	386,989	46.6	438,030	47.7	309,497	43.3	1,134,516
View/photograph other wildlife	35.1	361,651	40.6	381,203	41.3	268,252	38.6	1,011,106
View/photograph birds	19.2	197,508	28.2	264,818	31.0	201,372	25.3	663,698
View/photograph fish	19.1	196,870	32.2	302,522	24.0	155,826	25.0	655,218
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.1	227,870	23.9	224,043	21.6	140,345	22.6	592,258
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.3	219,076	19.2	179,997	15.5	100,887	19.1	499,960

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,030,333, age 35-54=939,345, age 55+=648,826. 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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SIERRA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.2	826,229	84.2	790,790	83.5	541,910	82.4	2,158,929
Family gathering	79.2	816,519	78.0	732,691	68.7	445,942	76.2	1,995,152
Picnicking	54.9	565,801	56.4	529,885	54.2	351,458	55.3	1,447,144
Driving for pleasure	49.0	505,051	52.8	495,565	57.3	371,906	52.4	1,372,522
Bicycling (any type)	50.8	523,407	45.3	425,960	22.3	144,721	41.8	1,094,088
Horseback riding (any type)	8.8	91,095	12.3	115,188	4.3	27,902	8.9	234,185

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,030,333, age 35-54=939,345, age 55+=648,826. 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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SIERRA 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	62.5	644,416	53.0	497,926	34.7	225,240	52.2	1,367,582
Swimming in an outdoor pool	63.7	656,299	53.6	503,490	29.3	190,127	51.6	1,349,916
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	52.3	538,872	44.7	419,621	22.9	148,732	42.3	1,107,225
Boating (any type)	40.1	413,398	36.1	339,217	25.3	164,242	35.0	916,857
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	32.8	337,932	34.4	323,100	21.6	139,922	30.6	800,954
Freshwater fishing	26.6	273,648	25.2	237,175	17.7	115,092	23.9	625,915
Motorboating	22.2	228,957	21.2	198,803	17.5	113,785	20.7	541,545
Coldwater fishing	17.9	184,416	18.2	171,190	12.5	80,834	16.7	436,440
Use personal watercraft	27.1	279,535	10.7	100,596	1.9	12,078	15.0	392,209
Warmwater fishing	15.6	160,994	13.3	125,171	6.4	41,723	12.5	327,888
Saltwater fishing	13.9	143,078	13.4	126,277	8.5	55,369	12.4	324,724
Snorkeling	11.4	117,711	12.7	119,108	6.1	39,302	10.5	276,121
Rafting	12.3	126,841	8.9	83,996	2.7	17,241	8.7	228,078
Waterskiing	13.7	141,165	6.4	60,161	2.1	13,455	8.2	214,781
Surfing	13.0	133,665	4.8	45,153	1.8	11,429	7.3	190,247
Sailing	6.7	69,092	7.5	70,234	6.4	41,253	6.9	180,579
Canoeing	5.9	60,320	7.3	68,351	2.5	16,471	5.5	145,142
Anadromous fishing	6.2	63,602	5.0	47,056	4.9	31,634	5.4	142,292
Kayaking	6.1	62,682	3.9	36,384	0.4	2,802	3.9	101,868
Rowing	2.8	28,489	4.0	37,656	1.4	9,102	2.9	75,247
Scuba diving	3.0	31,275	3.0	28,368	0.8	5,515	2.5	65,158
Windsurfing	0.9	9,616	0.9	8,162	0.4	2,779	0.8	20,557

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,030,333, age 35-54=939,345, age 55+=648,826. 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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SIERRA 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)	34.0	350,568	23.7	222,276	8.7	56,327	24.0	629,171
Snowboarding	22.2	229,054	5.3	50,138	1.1	7,175	10.9	286,367
Downhill skiing	10.3	105,653	12.6	118,194	4.2	27,016	9.6	250,863
Cross country skiing	2.3	23,625	3.7	34,436	2.1	13,751	2.7	71,812
Snowmobiling	2.7	27,723	1.4	12,980	0.9	6,103	1.8	46,806

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,030,333, age 35-54=939,345, age 55+=648,826. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	37.1	106,254	37.9	69,474	26.0	17,521	36.0	193,249
Day hiking	39.7	113,682	42.8	78,485	28.7	19,334	39.4	211,501
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.5	107,297	26.3	48,155	20.4	13,763	31.5	169,215
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.1	57,594	22.5	41,266	14.9	10,046	20.3	108,906
Mountain biking	35.4	101,250	30.1	55,111	15.3	10,300	31.0	166,661
Drive off-road	32.5	92,925	18.9	34,684	10.6	7,122	25.1	134,731
Primitive camping	17.5	50,157	13.8	25,380	6.4	4,347	14.9	79,884
Backpacking	15.4	44,148	12.1	22,219	3.1	2,097	12.8	68,464
Horseback riding on trails	5.8	16,653	7.7	14,116	4.1	2,742	6.2	33,511
Hunting (any type)	8.0	22,873	4.0	7,241	2.3	1,521	5.9	31,635
Small game hunting	3.7	10,521	2.6	4,817	1.5	1,017	3.0	16,355
Big game hunting	2.4	6,765	2.5	4,529	1.9	1,267	2.3	12,561
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	4,551	0.9	1,582	0.7	500	1.2	6,633

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=286,132, age 35-54=183,272, age 55+=67,465. 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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SIERRA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	46.6	133,234	50.5	92,579	44.9	30,289	47.7	256,102
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.3	146,871	52.0	95,264	40.2	27,153	50.2	269,288
Sightseeing	38.7	110,679	37.8	69,337	45.8	30,918	39.3	210,934
Visit historic sites	38.1	108,965	37.7	69,039	33.9	22,884	37.4	200,888
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.0	85,844	31.9	58,479	25.9	17,475	30.1	161,798
View/photograph other wildlife	24.8	71,068	28.2	51,674	24.7	16,639	26.0	139,381
View/photograph birds	15.3	43,897	16.4	30,021	13.6	9,207	15.5	83,125
View/photograph fish	21.1	60,368	28.9	52,876	17.4	11,771	23.3	125,015
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.3	58,075	18.5	33,871	14.7	9,913	19.0	101,859
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.8	50,853	15.7	28,865	10.4	7,045	16.2	86,763

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=286,132, age 35-54=183,272, age 55+=67,465. 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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SIERRA 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	70.7	202,166	74.2	135,954	73.9	49,858	72.3	387,978
Family gathering	77.2	220,908	74.2	136,010	64.9	43,805	74.6	400,723
Picnicking	49.9	142,803	46.9	85,985	43.2	29,161	48.0	257,949
Driving for pleasure	41.2	117,894	37.8	69,311	41.7	28,124	40.1	215,329
Bicycling (any type)	54.6	156,110	45.2	82,818	21.5	14,480	47.2	253,408
Horseback riding (any type)	6.4	18,418	7.5	13,655	2.9	1,956	6.3	34,029

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=286,132, age 35-54=183,272, age 55+=67,465. 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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SIERRA 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	57.4	164,238	41.4	75,786	22.1	14,882	47.5	254,906
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.9	162,714	49.2	90,128	23.1	15,618	50.0	268,460
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	44.6	127,756	40.8	74,854	21.0	14,168	40.4	216,778
Boating (any type)	33.3	95,214	29.9	54,855	21.1	14,257	30.6	164,326
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.4	78,332	26.8	49,055	15.3	10,291	25.6	137,678
Freshwater fishing	31.9	91,418	19.8	36,360	15.3	10,327	25.7	138,105
Motorboating	18.9	54,125	15.6	28,681	12.1	8,152	16.9	90,958
Coldwater fishing	19.6	56,015	15.3	28,106	11.7	7,927	17.1	92,048
Use personal watercraft	27.8	79,532	8.1	14,770	1.2	839	17.7	95,141
Warmwater fishing	19.0	54,337	14.7	26,950	7.6	5,137	16.1	86,424
Saltwater fishing	15.7	44,937	15.0	27,533	10.4	7,045	14.8	79,515
Snorkeling	7.9	22,471	9.9	18,169	3.9	2,601	8.1	43,241
Rafting	8.9	25,465	6.2	11,434	0.1	96	6.9	36,995
Waterskiing	12.4	35,444	6.1	11,207	2.4	1,620	9.0	48,271
Surfing	14.5	41,592	5.5	10,021	1.6	1,084	9.8	52,697
Sailing	5.8	16,710	5.3	9,689	5.9	3,961	5.7	30,360
Canoeing	2.8	7,940	3.8	7,042	1.6	1,056	3.0	16,038
Anadromous fishing	6.3	17,969	4.9	9,029	4.6	3,109	5.6	30,107
Kayaking	4.9	14,015	2.2	4,077	0.1	40	3.4	18,132
Rowing	2.6	7,337	3.3	6,100	1.7	1,149	2.7	14,586
Scuba diving	2.0	5,799	2.3	4,127	0.6	410	1.9	10,336
Windsurfing	0.8	2,432	0.9	1,615	0.3	229	0.8	4,276

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=286,132, age 35-54=183,272, age 55+=67,465. 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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SIERRA 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)	31.2	89,251	21.4	39,211	9.1	6,112	25.1	134,574
Snowboarding	30.1	86,081	7.9	14,535	1.1	734	18.9	101,350
Downhill skiing	7.1	20,223	10.6	19,416	4.2	2,850	7.9	42,489
Cross country skiing	1.5	4,287	1.4	2,475	1.4	946	1.4	7,708
Snowmobiling	1.9	5,430	0.9	1,566	0.4	298	1.4	7,294

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=286,132, age 35-54=183,272, age 55+=67,465. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	27.6	66,312	34.3	56,276	22.8	16,262	29.2	138,850
Day hiking	30.6	73,408	41.0	67,281	35.0	24,959	34.8	165,648
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	24.4	58,616	27.1	44,569	22.1	15,739	25.0	118,924
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.3	58,385	23.1	37,883	17.3	12,329	22.8	108,597
Mountain biking	20.1	48,295	19.8	32,534	5.5	3,944	17.8	84,773
Drive off-road	18.9	45,375	11.7	19,200	7.3	5,178	14.7	69,753
Primitive camping	11.9	28,643	11.1	18,265	7.0	5,028	10.9	51,936
Backpacking	8.1	19,464	10.7	17,498	1.4	1,013	8.0	37,975
Horseback riding on trails	7.1	17,119	7.7	12,593	2.8	1,966	6.7	31,678
Hunting (any type)	2.6	6,319	0.7	1,165	0.5	369	1.7	7,853
Small game hunting	0.4	882	0.6	910	0.2	136	0.4	1,928
Big game hunting	0.4	931	0.6	912	0.2	122	0.4	1,965
Migratory bird hunting	1.5	3,509	0.1	109	0.0	0	0.8	3,618

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=240,198, age 35-54=164,194, age 55+=71,372. 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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SIERRA 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	50.9	122,273	54.5	89,410	44.9	32,051	51.2	243,734
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.7	150,567	62.1	101,978	44.5	31,734	59.8	284,279
Sightseeing	46.0	110,493	47.4	77,874	44.3	31,645	46.2	220,012
Visit historic sites	31.4	75,365	39.6	65,034	33.2	23,697	34.5	164,096
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.8	78,695	38.6	63,404	38.4	27,431	35.6	169,530
View/photograph other wildlife	27.8	66,727	28.6	46,980	25.5	18,187	27.7	131,894
View/photograph birds	19.6	46,973	21.6	35,507	23.4	16,721	20.9	99,201
View/photograph fish	11.0	26,361	23.1	37,859	18.6	13,241	16.3	77,461
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.3	41,495	16.0	26,217	12.7	9,088	16.1	76,800
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.9	43,105	15.7	25,799	13.5	9,631	16.5	78,535

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=240,198, age 35-54=164,194, age 55+=71,372. 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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SIERRA 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	77.1	185,152	77.7	127,548	73.3	52,329	76.7	365,029
Family gathering	82.5	198,045	80.5	132,216	69.5	49,601	79.8	379,862
Picnicking	56.2	134,875	56.4	92,625	52.5	37,435	55.7	264,935
Driving for pleasure	43.7	104,877	45.1	73,989	43.1	30,744	44.1	209,610
Bicycling (any type)	41.5	99,663	43.5	71,418	21.2	15,096	39.1	186,177
Horseback riding (any type)	9.7	23,414	12.6	20,670	3.5	2,481	9.8	46,565

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=240,198, age 35-54=164,194, age 55+=71,372. 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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SIERRA 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	48.3	116,037	47.7	78,331	33.7	24,057	45.9	218,425
Swimming in an outdoor pool	63.9	153,537	50.3	82,654	29.5	21,059	54.1	257,250
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	46.7	112,232	34.6	56,882	17.1	12,214	38.1	181,328
Boating (any type)	34.6	83,091	24.5	40,236	14.6	10,454	28.1	133,781
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.2	58,012	25.2	41,337	14.8	10,582	23.1	109,931
Freshwater fishing	14.8	35,466	21.9	35,951	10.9	7,766	16.6	79,183
Motorboating	17.2	41,385	14.3	23,407	10.1	7,190	15.1	71,982
Coldwater fishing	10.1	24,350	11.9	19,560	4.8	3,444	10.0	47,354
Use personal watercraft	26.9	64,648	14.4	23,661	2.6	1,878	19.0	90,187
Warmwater fishing	10.2	24,604	9.7	15,926	4.1	2,943	9.1	43,473
Saltwater fishing	5.7	13,615	6.2	10,231	3.4	2,450	5.5	26,296
Snorkeling	6.9	16,488	6.3	10,280	3.3	2,321	6.1	29,089
Rafting	11.7	27,995	7.2	11,815	3.0	2,109	8.8	41,919
Waterskiing	12.8	30,765	4.2	6,841	0.8	580	8.0	38,186
Surfing	3.8	9,075	1.9	3,143	1.1	781	2.7	12,999
Sailing	3.4	8,090	5.8	9,473	3.6	2,549	4.2	20,112
Canoeing	4.0	9,661	3.9	6,363	1.1	770	3.5	16,794
Anadromous fishing	3.2	7,739	2.1	3,423	1.9	1,333	2.6	12,495
Kayaking	1.4	3,397	1.9	3,047	0.2	161	1.4	6,605
Rowing	2.5	5,940	3.2	5,277	0.3	195	2.4	11,412
Scuba diving	0.9	2,131	0.6	1,061	0.2	114	0.7	3,306
Windsurfing	0.5	1,194	0.4	712	0.3	191	0.4	2,097

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=240,198, age 35-54=164,194, age 55+=71,372. 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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SIERRA 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)	23.6	56,681	15.7	25,809	3.6	2,582	17.9	85,072
Snowboarding	11.5	27,628	3.2	5,213	1.0	728	7.1	33,569
Downhill skiing	6.8	16,445	6.5	10,656	0.9	658	5.8	27,759
Cross country skiing	1.7	4,154	2.0	3,259	0.4	301	1.6	7,714
Snowmobiling	1.5	3,623	0.6	1,062	0.5	343	1.1	5,028

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=240,198, age 35-54=164,194, age 55+=71,372. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	49.0	91,766	51.3	120,008	36.6	72,840	45.9	284,614
Day hiking	43.6	81,616	46.5	108,931	32.1	63,889	41.0	254,436
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	54.5	102,034	43.5	101,806	34.6	68,872	44.0	272,712
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.9	52,276	30.7	71,860	19.8	39,455	26.4	163,591
Mountain biking	38.4	71,924	33.4	78,118	16.9	33,581	29.6	183,623
Drive off-road	41.5	77,707	26.6	62,262	16.0	31,785	27.7	171,754
Primitive camping	35.3	65,980	29.2	68,326	15.5	30,805	26.6	165,111
Backpacking	23.4	43,714	19.3	45,183	5.8	11,498	16.2	100,395
Horseback riding on trails	8.5	15,918	13.0	30,483	6.9	13,715	9.7	60,116
Hunting (any type)	15.0	28,129	8.4	19,733	5.2	10,415	9.4	58,277
Small game hunting	9.0	16,806	6.4	15,035	3.7	7,326	6.3	39,167
Big game hunting	6.6	12,324	6.9	16,106	5.2	10,410	6.3	38,840
Migratory bird hunting	4.0	7,505	2.2	5,099	1.9	3,713	2.6	16,317

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,101, age 35-54=234,115, age 55+=198,970. 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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SIERRA 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	61.9	115,730	74.7	174,996	67.3	133,933	68.5	424,659
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.9	106,553	59.6	139,566	46.5	92,581	54.6	338,700
Sightseeing	55.4	103,586	59.0	138,023	68.8	136,888	61.0	378,497
Visit historic sites	60.5	113,233	62.2	145,715	53.1	105,640	58.8	364,588
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.0	84,179	53.2	124,598	44.4	88,400	47.9	297,177
View/photograph other wildlife	41.2	77,140	52.7	123,337	48.3	96,098	47.8	296,575
View/photograph birds	22.1	41,362	33.1	77,588	27.0	53,706	27.8	172,656
View/photograph fish	28.6	53,522	41.4	97,037	25.9	51,494	32.6	202,053
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.4	60,535	32.8	76,868	28.2	56,195	31.2	193,598
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.4	41,935	21.8	50,943	14.9	29,606	19.7	122,484

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,101, age 35-54=234,115, age 55+=198,970. 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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SIERRA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	83.1	155,490	87.4	204,592	87.2	173,532	86.0	533,614
Family gathering	74.3	138,933	75.4	176,576	67.3	133,837	72.5	449,346
Picnicking	56.2	105,191	55.9	130,929	51.0	101,508	54.4	337,628
Driving for pleasure	57.8	108,221	58.3	136,395	62.9	125,229	59.6	369,845
Bicycling (any type)	56.9	106,527	49.4	115,617	23.7	47,185	43.4	269,329
Horseback riding (any type)	9.1	17,098	11.6	27,196	5.3	10,540	8.8	54,834

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,101, age 35-54=234,115, age 55+=198,970. 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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SIERRA 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	72.2	135,128	54.9	128,434	27.9	55,557	51.5	319,119
Swimming in an outdoor pool	64.8	121,190	56.0	131,140	26.4	52,464	49.1	304,794
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.0	110,436	54.4	127,307	27.4	54,615	47.1	292,358
Boating (any type)	54.2	101,492	49.7	116,267	35.0	69,552	46.3	287,311
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.5	83,266	43.5	101,870	24.8	49,341	37.8	234,477
Freshwater fishing	45.8	85,700	29.3	68,638	24.8	49,361	32.8	203,699
Motorboating	35.0	65,563	29.6	69,384	23.4	46,621	29.3	181,568
Coldwater fishing	32.8	61,340	27.0	63,219	22.0	43,704	27.1	168,263
Use personal watercraft	26.9	50,334	8.6	20,211	1.1	2,192	11.7	72,737
Warmwater fishing	23.1	43,257	17.9	41,910	9.3	18,445	16.7	103,612
Saltwater fishing	19.3	36,019	18.4	43,114	12.8	25,468	16.9	104,601
Snorkeling	14.7	27,590	18.6	43,577	7.2	14,403	13.8	85,570
Rafting	16.5	30,791	11.0	25,864	1.1	2,237	9.5	58,892
Waterskiing	19.3	36,019	9.5	22,251	3.7	7,430	10.6	65,700
Surfing	16.8	31,517	6.3	14,837	1.9	3,713	8.1	50,067
Sailing	10.4	19,404	9.4	21,919	8.8	17,500	9.5	58,823
Canoeing	7.0	13,017	10.4	24,286	3.4	6,827	7.1	44,130
Anadromous fishing	11.4	21,296	8.9	20,904	8.4	16,624	9.5	58,824
Kayaking	11.5	21,463	6.0	13,956	0.5	967	5.9	36,386
Rowing	3.8	7,067	5.2	12,265	2.9	5,793	4.1	25,125
Scuba diving	5.3	10,004	5.9	13,909	1.6	3,199	4.4	27,112
Windsurfing	1.3	2,503	1.4	3,245	0.5	1,063	1.1	6,811

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,101, age 35-54=234,115, age 55+=198,970. 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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SIERRA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	48.5	90,814	31.9	74,617	14.8	29,487	31.4	194,918
Snowboarding	30.9	57,886	7.5	17,466	1.5	3,039	12.6	78,391
Downhill skiing	15.4	28,729	19.7	46,161	8.5	17,005	14.8	91,895
Cross country skiing	3.0	5,614	4.6	10,745	4.6	9,115	4.1	25,474
Snowmobiling	3.8	7,056	2.1	4,966	1.1	2,287	2.3	14,309

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,101, age 35-54=234,115, age 55+=198,970. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	47.0	84,450	46.8	111,759	31.0	75,449	41.0	271,658
Day hiking	40.1	72,039	44.4	106,127	38.0	92,614	40.9	270,780
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	55.9	100,493	43.6	104,207	35.3	85,888	43.9	290,588
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.3	56,166	30.8	73,494	24.0	58,362	28.4	188,022
Mountain biking	30.5	54,751	21.1	50,381	6.4	15,557	18.2	120,689
Drive off-road	30.3	54,377	15.7	37,378	10.0	24,371	17.5	116,126
Primitive camping	31.0	55,691	23.2	55,356	14.2	34,494	22.0	145,541
Backpacking	15.8	28,367	16.6	39,662	2.5	6,166	11.2	74,195
Horseback riding on trails	17.5	31,481	12.6	30,122	4.1	9,994	10.8	71,597
Hunting (any type)	7.2	12,936	1.7	4,049	1.3	3,047	3.0	20,032
Small game hunting	1.3	2,401	1.4	3,227	0.5	1,149	1.0	6,777
Big game hunting	1.6	2,883	1.5	3,689	0.5	1,149	1.2	7,721
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	1,668	0.2	405	0.0	0	0.3	2,073

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=179,618, age 35-54=238,756, age 55+=243,546. 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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SIERRA 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	80.5	144,591	79.5	189,713	66.8	162,657	75.1	496,961
Visit nature centers, etc.	78.4	140,815	70.5	168,404	51.4	125,090	65.6	434,309
Sightseeing	66.3	119,162	71.2	169,875	66.6	162,206	68.2	451,243
Visit historic sites	56.5	101,448	63.9	152,619	53.8	131,080	58.2	385,147
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	53.0	95,283	61.9	147,842	62.8	152,884	59.8	396,009
View/photograph other wildlife	60.5	108,655	52.3	124,851	49.0	119,258	53.3	352,764
View/photograph birds	25.3	45,507	40.4	96,458	44.3	107,808	37.7	249,773
View/photograph fish	18.0	32,258	33.4	79,652	26.7	64,911	26.7	176,821
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.5	47,536	28.6	68,389	23.2	56,483	26.0	172,408
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.0	53,915	22.7	54,207	18.8	45,847	23.3	153,969

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=179,618, age 35-54=238,756, age 55+=243,546. 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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SIERRA 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	92.3	165,752	91.4	218,198	85.9	209,220	89.6	593,170
Family gathering	83.6	150,222	81.5	194,635	70.6	172,018	78.1	516,875
Picnicking	62.2	111,687	65.9	157,236	61.5	149,872	63.3	418,795
Driving for pleasure	64.0	114,914	67.9	162,142	64.5	157,016	65.6	434,072
Bicycling (any type)	53.1	95,347	45.0	107,382	22.4	54,591	38.9	257,320
Horseback riding (any type)	14.0	25,172	18.8	44,912	4.8	11,597	12.3	81,681

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=179,618, age 35-54=238,756, age 55+=243,546. 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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SIERRA 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	69.7	125,198	59.9	143,122	43.0	104,779	56.4	373,099
Swimming in an outdoor pool	72.8	130,776	57.3	136,897	33.6	81,855	52.8	349,528
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.7	116,212	46.2	110,402	21.6	52,687	42.2	279,301
Boating (any type)	49.0	87,989	39.1	93,444	23.3	56,761	36.0	238,194
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.7	78,532	40.9	97,711	24.1	58,700	35.5	234,943
Freshwater fishing	21.4	38,515	32.6	77,918	16.9	41,132	23.8	157,565
Motorboating	27.7	49,691	26.2	62,447	18.6	45,365	23.8	157,503
Coldwater fishing	16.9	30,364	20.9	49,853	9.1	22,191	15.5	102,408
Use personal watercraft	29.5	52,955	13.0	30,984	2.5	6,171	13.6	90,110
Warmwater fishing	12.5	22,398	11.8	28,190	5.0	12,231	9.5	62,819
Saltwater fishing	8.1	14,586	7.6	18,241	4.2	10,256	6.5	43,083
Snorkeling	15.8	28,338	11.8	28,066	6.1	14,869	10.8	71,273
Rafting	18.5	33,300	12.3	29,415	4.9	11,966	11.3	74,681
Waterskiing	15.6	27,988	6.5	15,457	1.3	3,081	7.0	46,526
Surfing	6.5	11,695	2.2	5,297	1.3	3,081	3.0	20,073
Sailing	9.6	17,291	9.6	22,958	5.9	14,447	8.3	54,696
Canoeing	11.4	20,488	9.4	22,394	2.5	6,182	7.4	49,064
Anadromous fishing	5.4	9,721	3.8	9,025	3.4	8,237	4.1	26,983
Kayaking	7.3	13,099	4.4	10,613	0.6	1,441	3.8	25,153
Rowing	2.8	4,940	4.2	10,142	0.5	1,240	2.5	16,322
Scuba diving	3.5	6,252	1.7	4,068	0.4	1,027	1.7	11,347
Windsurfing	1.2	2,089	0.7	1,627	0.4	1,027	0.7	4,743

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=179,618, age 35-54=238,756, age 55+=243,546. 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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SIERRA 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)	39.9	71,682	25.0	59,609	5.6	13,693	21.9	144,984
Snowboarding	13.4	24,043	2.7	6,523	0.8	1,948	4.9	32,514
Downhill skiing	15.1	27,100	12.8	30,547	1.9	4,558	9.4	62,205
Cross country skiing	4.3	7,743	6.6	15,704	1.1	2,748	4.0	26,195
Snowmobiling	4.8	8,633	1.7	4,163	1.1	2,761	2.4	15,557

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=179,618, age 35-54=238,756, age 55+=243,546. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	28.7	7,888	29.8	7,429	20.4	1,820	28.0	17,137
Day hiking	18.1	4,968	19.4	4,823	12.4	1,106	17.8	10,897
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	27.1	7,444	21.2	5,270	15.3	1,362	23.0	14,076
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.0	4,383	17.7	4,410	11.6	1,040	16.0	9,833
Mountain biking	26.0	7,130	21.7	5,400	11.0	982	22.0	13,512
Drive off-road	24.5	6,717	15.4	3,830	8.7	775	18.5	11,322
Primitive camping	11.6	3,177	9.5	2,366	4.2	377	9.7	5,920
Backpacking	8.9	2,439	7.3	1,816	1.7	151	7.2	4,406
Horseback riding on trails	4.8	1,330	7.2	1,804	3.5	312	5.6	3,446
Hunting (any type)	3.0	836	1.8	445	0.9	81	2.2	1,362
Small game hunting	2.2	613	1.6	398	0.9	80	1.8	1,091
Big game hunting	1.4	396	1.5	375	1.1	101	1.4	872
Migratory bird hunting	0.7	184	0.4	90	0.3	26	0.5	300

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,465, age 35-54=24,917, age 55+=8,931. 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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SIERRA 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	42.6	11,690	50.8	12,652	44.2	3,944	46.1	28,286
Visit nature centers, etc.	39.9	10,952	41.5	10,341	30.3	2,706	39.1	23,999
Sightseeing	44.0	12,091	45.2	11,257	53.6	4,784	45.9	28,132
Visit historic sites	43.2	11,869	43.2	10,772	38.4	3,431	42.5	26,072
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.5	7,557	31.5	7,838	23.9	2,137	28.6	17,532
View/photograph other wildlife	22.3	6,113	28.5	7,092	24.9	2,222	25.2	15,427
View/photograph birds	12.3	3,365	16.8	4,179	12.6	1,123	14.1	8,667
View/photograph fish	18.9	5,181	27.7	6,906	17.2	1,533	22.2	13,620
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	14.4	3,951	14.7	3,653	12.0	1,069	14.1	8,673
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.1	4,978	17.2	4,291	9.5	849	16.5	10,118

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,465, age 35-54=24,917, age 55+=8,931. 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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SIERRA 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	81.3	22,334	85.3	21,257	84.7	7,568	83.4	51,159
Family gathering	73.6	20,221	75.0	18,688	66.4	5,926	73.1	44,835
Picnicking	47.6	13,062	46.9	11,683	41.8	3,734	46.4	28,479
Driving for pleasure	39.4	10,825	39.1	9,752	42.2	3,766	39.7	24,343
Bicycling (any type)	50.9	13,983	43.2	10,764	19.3	1,725	43.2	26,472
Horseback riding (any type)	4.7	1,280	5.8	1,449	1.5	137	4.7	2,866

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,465, age 35-54=24,917, age 55+=8,931. 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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SIERRA 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	67.0	18,395	49.4	12,319	23.3	2,084	53.5	32,798
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.0	15,930	50.2	12,497	23.6	2,109	49.8	30,536
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.9	8,207	27.3	6,814	14.5	1,297	26.6	16,318
Boating (any type)	23.0	6,321	20.9	5,209	14.7	1,314	20.9	12,844
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.3	7,236	25.8	6,420	14.7	1,311	24.4	14,967
Freshwater fishing	27.5	7,541	17.5	4,357	13.0	1,157	21.3	13,055
Motorboating	11.3	3,104	9.5	2,368	7.4	657	10.0	6,129
Coldwater fishing	13.9	3,804	11.2	2,788	8.4	746	12.0	7,338
Use personal watercraft	23.2	6,375	6.8	1,694	0.7	61	13.3	8,130
Warmwater fishing	24.0	6,589	18.6	4,628	9.6	859	19.7	12,076
Saltwater fishing	19.0	5,213	18.1	4,521	12.6	1,128	17.7	10,862
Snorkeling	6.1	1,686	7.8	1,932	3.0	267	6.3	3,885
Rafting	4.2	1,162	2.8	710	0.0	3	3.1	1,875
Waterskiing	8.5	2,321	4.2	1,039	1.6	146	5.7	3,506
Surfing	3.1	843	1.2	287	0.3	30	1.9	1,160
Sailing	4.9	1,357	4.4	1,099	4.4	393	4.6	2,849
Canoeing	0.9	242	1.2	305	0.5	43	1.0	590
Anadromous fishing	6.8	1,862	5.3	1,326	5.0	444	5.9	3,632
Kayaking	2.1	579	1.1	266	0.0	0	1.4	845
Rowing	1.9	531	2.6	641	1.5	130	2.1	1,302
Scuba diving	4.2	1,149	4.6	1,157	1.3	113	3.9	2,419
Windsurfing	0.4	108	0.4	101	0.2	14	0.4	223

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,465, age 35-54=24,917, age 55+=8,931. 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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SIERRA 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)	24.2	6,640	16.2	4,026	6.7	596	18.4	11,262
Snowboarding	18.9	5,184	4.4	1,099	0.6	58	10.3	6,341
Downhill skiing	5.7	1,579	7.6	1,896	2.9	263	6.1	3,738
Cross country skiing	0.5	142	0.7	181	0.7	61	0.6	384
Snowmobiling	2.0	540	1.2	297	0.7	59	1.5	896

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=27,465, age 35-54=24,917, age 55+=8,931. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	26.7	5,691	27.5	5,354	17.1	1,781	25.1	12,826
Day hiking	16.2	3,453	17.7	3,446	15.7	1,628	16.7	8,527
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.0	5,975	20.8	4,048	18.3	1,901	23.3	11,924
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.0	4,057	18.0	3,517	13.5	1,400	17.5	8,974
Mountain biking	20.8	4,422	13.9	2,701	4.0	416	14.7	7,539
Drive off-road	16.8	3,582	8.8	1,709	5.5	571	11.5	5,862
Primitive camping	10.4	2,216	7.6	1,482	4.7	493	8.2	4,191
Backpacking	5.8	1,233	5.9	1,149	0.5	47	4.7	2,429
Horseback riding on trails	9.9	2,107	7.0	1,369	2.4	252	7.3	3,728
Hunting (any type)	1.7	358	0.1	25	0.1	13	0.8	396
Small game hunting	0.3	71	0.3	65	0.1	12	0.3	148
Big game hunting	0.3	74	0.3	65	0.1	9	0.3	148
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	32	0.0	5	0.0	0	0.1	37

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,302, age 35-54=19,488, age 55+=10,393. 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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SIERRA 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	55.6	11,842	53.2	10,370	44.4	4,619	52.4	26,831
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.7	12,287	47.8	9,309	35.1	3,644	49.3	25,240
Sightseeing	52.2	11,118	56.3	10,964	52.7	5,479	53.8	27,561
Visit historic sites	41.2	8,771	45.5	8,863	37.6	3,908	42.1	21,542
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.0	6,604	35.8	6,980	37.3	3,875	34.1	17,459
View/photograph other wildlife	32.2	6,867	26.2	5,112	25.6	2,660	28.6	14,639
View/photograph birds	14.6	3,116	20.7	4,036	21.6	2,245	18.4	9,397
View/photograph fish	10.8	2,304	21.5	4,189	18.1	1,885	16.4	8,378
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	11.4	2,431	12.3	2,403	9.7	1,010	11.4	5,844
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	5,015	16.5	3,220	14.1	1,468	19.0	9,703

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,302, age 35-54=19,488, age 55+=10,393. 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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SIERRA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	91.2	19,417	90.6	17,662	84.6	8,793	89.6	45,872
Family gathering	82.9	17,659	80.5	15,681	70.5	7,322	79.4	40,662
Picnicking	53.1	11,317	55.5	10,810	52.1	5,410	53.8	27,537
Driving for pleasure	43.5	9,270	46.3	9,024	44.0	4,568	44.7	22,862
Bicycling (any type)	46.3	9,868	39.4	7,683	21.1	2,191	38.6	19,742
Horseback riding (any type)	5.9	1,252	9.8	1,910	2.1	219	6.6	3,381

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,302, age 35-54=19,488, age 55+=10,393. 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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SIERRA 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	62.4	13,297	54.1	10,546	38.5	4,002	54.4	27,845
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.2	13,888	51.3	10,005	30.1	3,129	52.8	27,022
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	32.1	6,834	22.6	4,400	10.9	1,128	24.2	12,362
Boating (any type)	20.0	4,251	16.7	3,251	10.0	1,038	16.7	8,540
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.9	5,515	24.2	4,720	14.3	1,483	22.9	11,718
Freshwater fishing	11.9	2,525	19.1	3,714	10.6	1,100	14.3	7,339
Motorboating	8.2	1,737	9.0	1,755	6.3	650	8.1	4,142
Coldwater fishing	6.7	1,434	7.7	1,491	3.6	377	6.5	3,302
Use personal watercraft	25.4	5,421	12.7	2,466	2.3	239	15.9	8,126
Warmwater fishing	12.9	2,756	12.2	2,387	5.2	541	11.1	5,684
Saltwater fishing	8.0	1,705	7.5	1,467	4.1	431	7.0	3,603
Snorkeling	6.6	1,398	4.9	952	2.5	264	5.1	2,614
Rafting	4.5	958	3.4	665	1.4	146	3.5	1,769
Waterskiing	6.8	1,455	2.8	553	0.5	56	4.0	2,064
Surfing	1.2	252	0.4	78	0.2	24	0.7	354
Sailing	5.1	1,082	4.8	934	3.1	318	4.6	2,334
Canoeing	1.6	346	1.2	243	0.4	37	1.2	626
Anadromous fishing	3.2	687	2.3	440	2.0	208	2.6	1,335
Kayaking	1.2	258	0.6	110	0.0	5	0.7	373
Rowing	1.5	313	2.3	443	0.2	23	1.5	779
Scuba diving	2.7	578	1.3	260	0.3	33	1.7	871
Windsurfing	0.3	72	0.2	38	0.1	13	0.2	123

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,302, age 35-54=19,488, age 55+=10,393. 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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SIERRA 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)	20.1	4,281	12.2	2,385	2.9	303	13.6	6,969
Snowboarding	8.4	1,788	1.7	334	0.4	45	4.2	2,167
Downhill skiing	5.9	1,254	4.8	939	0.8	82	4.4	2,275
Cross country skiing	0.8	166	1.0	199	0.2	20	0.8	385
Snowmobiling	2.6	557	0.9	173	0.6	62	1.5	792

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,302, age 35-54=19,488, age 55+=10,393. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	45.0	1,869	47.5	1,971	34.4	877	43.5	4,717
Day hiking	41.6	1,728	44.6	1,851	30.5	776	40.1	4,355
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	63.6	2,643	52.9	2,196	41.3	1,051	54.3	5,890
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.9	993	25.9	1,073	16.5	419	22.9	2,485
Mountain biking	44.8	1,861	39.9	1,655	20.1	513	37.1	4,029
Drive off-road	53.9	2,237	34.7	1,441	20.8	531	38.8	4,209
Primitive camping	45.8	1,902	39.2	1,625	20.6	524	37.3	4,051
Backpacking	28.2	1,173	24.9	1,034	7.4	189	22.1	2,396
Horseback riding on trails	7.6	316	12.0	496	6.2	158	8.9	970
Hunting (any type)	29.4	1,219	17.3	717	10.1	256	20.2	2,192
Small game hunting	17.8	738	12.7	527	7.3	186	13.4	1,451
Big game hunting	14.6	606	15.3	634	11.6	295	14.2	1,535
Migratory bird hunting	11.7	486	6.4	264	5.4	138	8.2	888

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,153, age 35-54=4,148, age 55+=2,547. 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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SIERRA 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	56.2	2,333	68.4	2,838	61.8	1,573	62.2	6,744
Visit nature centers, etc.	49.6	2,060	53.0	2,197	41.0	1,044	48.9	5,301
Sightseeing	52.9	2,195	56.6	2,347	66.0	1,680	57.4	6,222
Visit historic sites	52.3	2,174	54.6	2,264	45.8	1,166	51.7	5,604
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.7	1,772	51.9	2,153	43.5	1,107	46.4	5,032
View/photograph other wildlife	43.7	1,814	55.8	2,314	51.0	1,300	50.0	5,428
View/photograph birds	22.8	947	36.5	1,512	29.1	740	29.5	3,199
View/photograph fish	33.5	1,392	47.7	1,977	30.0	765	38.1	4,134
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.1	1,792	43.2	1,790	37.4	953	41.8	4,535
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	975	24.8	1,030	16.3	416	22.3	2,421

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,153, age 35-54=4,148, age 55+=2,547. 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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SIERRA 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	78.8	3,272	82.5	3,424	82.7	2,107	81.1	8,803
Family gathering	76.2	3,166	77.5	3,214	69.4	1,767	75.1	8,147
Picnicking	53.3	2,214	53.3	2,210	48.4	1,232	52.1	5,656
Driving for pleasure	56.4	2,344	56.2	2,331	60.7	1,547	57.4	6,222
Bicycling (any type)	59.1	2,455	52.3	2,171	25.2	642	48.6	5,268
Horseback riding (any type)	8.3	346	11.1	462	5.2	132	8.7	940

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,153, age 35-54=4,148, age 55+=2,547. 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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SIERRA 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	62.5	2,595	48.6	2,017	24.3	619	48.2	5,231
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.5	1,847	38.5	1,598	18.1	461	36.0	3,906
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.3	2,461	54.5	2,261	27.2	692	49.9	5,414
Boating (any type)	50.9	2,113	46.7	1,939	32.7	832	45.0	4,884
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.0	1,744	41.1	1,704	23.4	596	37.3	4,044
Freshwater fishing	54.1	2,246	35.4	1,469	30.2	770	41.3	4,485
Motorboating	37.7	1,567	32.1	1,332	25.2	642	32.6	3,541
Coldwater fishing	40.2	1,669	33.3	1,383	27.1	691	34.5	3,743
Use personal watercraft	28.5	1,183	9.5	394	1.1	28	14.8	1,605
Warmwater fishing	31.3	1,298	24.2	1,004	12.5	318	24.2	2,620
Saltwater fishing	33.0	1,371	31.6	1,309	22.0	561	29.9	3,241
Snorkeling	9.2	380	11.5	478	4.4	113	9.0	971
Rafting	15.7	653	10.8	448	1.3	33	10.5	1,134
Waterskiing	16.5	684	8.1	337	3.2	82	10.2	1,103
Surfing	17.0	707	6.4	267	1.9	48	9.4	1,022
Sailing	10.4	433	9.4	388	8.6	218	9.6	1,039
Canoeing	10.3	427	15.2	631	4.7	119	10.8	1,177
Anadromous fishing	25.1	1,041	19.7	818	18.4	468	21.5	2,327
Kayaking	8.3	346	4.6	191	0.4	10	5.0	547
Rowing	4.0	168	5.9	246	3.3	83	4.6	497
Scuba diving	5.0	207	5.5	230	1.4	36	4.4	473
Windsurfing	0.6	25	0.6	26	0.2	5	0.5	56

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,153, age 35-54=4,148, age 55+=2,547. 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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SIERRA 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)	53.1	2,204	35.0	1,451	16.6	424	37.6	4,079
Snowboarding	32.6	1,355	8.1	334	1.8	46	16.0	1,735
Downhill skiing	10.7	445	14.0	581	6.2	159	10.9	1,185
Cross country skiing	2.9	122	4.7	197	4.7	119	4.0	438
Snowmobiling	8.8	365	4.7	194	2.5	64	5.7	623

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,153, age 35-54=4,148, age 55+=2,547. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	44.0	1,796	43.6	1,997	28.8	873	39.9	4,666
Day hiking	39.0	1,593	42.0	1,926	35.9	1,090	39.4	4,609
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	65.5	2,678	51.2	2,349	41.2	1,250	53.6	6,277
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.2	1,029	25.6	1,172	20.3	615	24.1	2,816
Mountain biking	36.9	1,507	25.0	1,144	7.8	237	24.7	2,888
Drive off-road	38.9	1,588	19.9	913	12.8	389	24.7	2,890
Primitive camping	39.8	1,626	29.9	1,371	18.0	545	30.3	3,542
Backpacking	19.3	789	20.3	932	3.2	98	15.5	1,819
Horseback riding on trails	15.8	644	11.4	521	3.5	106	10.9	1,271
Hunting (any type)	13.3	545	3.5	161	2.5	77	6.7	783
Small game hunting	2.6	107	2.7	122	1.0	29	2.2	258
Big game hunting	3.5	145	3.4	155	1.0	31	2.8	331
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	109	0.5	22	0.0	0	1.1	131

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,086, age 35-54=4,584, age 55+=3,036. 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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SIERRA 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	73.3	2,993	72.4	3,317	61.1	1,855	69.8	8,165
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.6	2,804	61.9	2,837	45.3	1,376	59.9	7,017
Sightseeing	63.3	2,585	68.1	3,120	63.8	1,937	65.3	7,642
Visit historic sites	49.0	2,004	55.7	2,552	46.9	1,425	51.1	5,981
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.2	2,133	59.3	2,719	60.3	1,831	57.1	6,683
View/photograph other wildlife	63.2	2,581	54.6	2,504	51.8	1,573	56.9	6,658
View/photograph birds	27.3	1,114	42.8	1,963	46.9	1,423	38.4	4,500
View/photograph fish	21.7	886	38.7	1,774	30.7	932	30.7	3,592
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.0	1,432	37.7	1,730	30.6	928	34.9	4,090
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	32.4	1,322	25.0	1,148	20.4	620	26.4	3,090

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,086, age 35-54=4,584, age 55+=3,036. 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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SIERRA 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	87.4	3,573	86.4	3,959	81.2	2,465	85.4	9,997
Family gathering	85.8	3,507	83.6	3,831	72.5	2,200	81.5	9,538
Picnicking	58.8	2,403	62.0	2,841	57.9	1,759	59.8	7,003
Driving for pleasure	61.6	2,517	65.4	2,999	61.9	1,880	63.2	7,396
Bicycling (any type)	55.8	2,281	46.6	2,138	23.3	708	43.8	5,127
Horseback riding (any type)	13.3	544	17.1	784	4.2	126	12.4	1,454

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,086, age 35-54=4,584, age 55+=3,036. 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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SIERRA 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	60.0	2,453	51.6	2,365	37.3	1,132	50.8	5,950
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.1	2,048	39.4	1,807	23.1	701	38.9	4,556
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.9	2,653	46.6	2,134	21.2	645	46.4	5,432
Boating (any type)	46.2	1,888	36.1	1,657	21.5	652	35.9	4,197
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.2	1,685	38.6	1,769	22.8	691	35.4	4,145
Freshwater fishing	26.3	1,073	39.0	1,790	20.4	619	29.7	3,482
Motorboating	29.8	1,218	27.5	1,262	19.8	600	26.3	3,080
Coldwater fishing	20.9	854	25.9	1,185	11.5	349	20.4	2,388
Use personal watercraft	31.1	1,271	13.3	608	2.7	82	16.8	1,961
Warmwater fishing	16.9	689	15.9	730	6.8	207	13.9	1,626
Saltwater fishing	13.9	568	13.1	600	7.3	221	11.9	1,389
Snorkeling	9.8	400	7.3	333	3.8	114	7.2	847
Rafting	18.0	735	11.5	529	4.5	138	12.0	1,402
Waterskiing	13.4	546	5.6	256	1.1	34	7.1	836
Surfing	6.6	269	2.3	104	1.3	38	3.5	411
Sailing	9.4	386	9.4	432	5.8	177	8.5	995
Canoeing	15.9	650	13.4	612	3.6	109	11.7	1,371
Anadromous fishing	11.9	488	8.3	382	7.4	225	9.4	1,095
Kayaking	5.4	220	3.2	145	0.4	12	3.2	377
Rowing	3.2	130	4.4	201	0.6	18	3.0	349
Scuba diving	3.3	135	1.6	73	0.4	12	1.9	220
Windsurfing	0.5	21	0.3	14	0.1	4	0.3	39

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,086, age 35-54=4,584, age 55+=3,036. 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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SIERRA 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)	44.5	1,817	27.8	1,276	6.2	189	28.0	3,282
Snowboarding	14.2	581	2.8	130	0.8	23	6.3	734
Downhill skiing	11.0	450	9.2	423	1.4	42	7.8	915
Cross country skiing	4.2	173	6.8	310	1.0	31	4.4	514
Snowmobiling	10.6	432	4.0	182	2.4	74	5.9	688

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,086, age 35-54=4,584, age 55+=3,036. 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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SIERRA 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 #
Developed camping	35.6	14,218	37.2	11,713	25.3	4,792	34.0	30,723
Day hiking	29.3	11,713	30.8	9,697	20.9	3,951	28.1	25,361
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	32.9	13,133	23.9	7,519	18.9	3,583	26.8	24,235
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.1	7,225	20.3	6,382	13.4	2,538	17.9	16,145
Mountain biking	26.6	10,619	22.5	7,098	11.1	2,097	21.9	19,814
Drive off-road	20.8	8,310	13.3	4,205	7.7	1,453	15.5	13,968
Primitive camping	16.1	6,420	12.4	3,913	6.2	1,168	12.7	11,501
Backpacking	14.9	5,943	10.4	3,275	2.9	555	10.8	9,773
Horseback riding on trails	4.0	1,601	5.5	1,731	2.7	515	4.3	3,847
Hunting (any type)	5.3	2,120	2.4	753	1.8	333	3.5	3,206
Small game hunting	2.0	798	1.4	446	0.8	153	1.5	1,397
Big game hunting	2.2	866	2.3	712	1.7	324	2.1	1,902
Migratory bird hunting	1.1	443	0.6	187	0.5	99	0.8	729

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

Sierra NF local area: 16 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=39,958, age 35-54=31,505, age 55+=18,919. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.