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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 48.5 52,879 41.4 51,105 34.3 39,291 41.3 143,275
Developed camping 54.7 59,719 41.1 50,752 23.8 27,275 39.7 137,746
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 43.6 47,612 37.4 46,248 35.5 40,633 38.8 134,493
Day hiking 37.9 41,343 39.1 48,286 27.7 31,688 35.0 121,317
Mountain biking 40.6 44,276 31.8 39,248 11.8 13,498 28.0 97,022
Hunting (any type) 31.1 33,896 29.4 36,296 20.1 23,052 26.9 93,244
Drive off-road 38.1 41,562 26.9 33,268 15.2 17,339 26.6 92,169
Big game hunting 27.4 29,899 24.2 29,943 18.3 20,881 23.3 80,723
Primitive camping 34.1 37,149 23.0 28,422 13.0 14,928 23.2 80,499
Small game hunting 25.7 28,048 18.6 22,945 10.8 12,350 18.3 63,343
Backpacking 20.7 22,602 13.9 17,196 4.7 5,382 13.0 45,180
Migratory bird hunting 15.3 16,691 8.9 11,045 7.4 8,476 10.4 36,212
Horseback riding on trails 13.2 14,395 10.3 12,775 4.8 5,452 9.4 32,622

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=109,101, age 35-54=123,504, age 55+=114,407. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 64.2 70,044 75.0 92,575 67.7 77,439 69.2 240,058
Visit nature centers, etc. 68.3 74,475 67.7 83,606 52.9 60,501 63.0 218,582
View/photograph other wildlife 54.8 59,740 67.6 83,527 51.0 58,350 58.1 201,617
Sightseeing 53.6 58,481 64.3 79,429 54.1 61,866 57.6 199,776
Visit historic sites 54.3 59,291 58.7 72,475 49.0 56,103 54.1 187,869
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 42.5 46,382 60.4 74,615 54.0 61,801 52.7 182,798
View/photograph birds 27.9 30,430 45.2 55,819 47.0 53,716 40.3 139,965
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 39.4 43,029 39.6 48,890 33.6 38,390 37.6 130,309
View/photograph fish 32.4 35,399 37.8 46,697 27.4 31,293 32.7 113,389
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.1 29,581 23.8 29,360 18.4 21,003 23.0 79,944

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=109,101, age 35-54=123,504, age 55+=114,407. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 92.3 100,669 90.3 111,574 84.9 97,102 89.1 309,345
Family gathering 85.2 92,951 81.8 101,038 77.4 88,500 81.4 282,489
Picnicking 55.2 60,247 69.7 86,116 61.5 70,313 62.4 216,676
Driving for pleasure 63.9 69,740 66.8 82,498 55.4 63,410 62.1 215,648
Bicycling (any type) 59.8 65,250 53.4 66,010 27.9 31,924 47.0 163,184
Horseback riding (any type) 16.9 18,480 13.7 16,870 6.9 7,850 12.4 43,200

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=109,101, age 35-54=123,504, age 55+=114,407. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 65.2 71,089 59.1 72,992 42.2 48,272 55.4 192,353
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 67.2 73,313 55.5 68,525 31.2 35,697 51.2 177,535
Freshwater fishing 56.3 61,463 54.3 67,025 36.3 41,537 49.0 170,025
Visit a beach 60.8 66,345 51.0 62,962 35.3 40,437 48.9 169,744
Motorboating 49.5 54,016 47.9 59,190 36.2 41,446 44.6 154,652
Warmwater fishing 52.0 56,721 45.6 56,342 33.6 38,478 43.7 151,541
Swimming in an outdoor pool 47.0 51,232 30.3 37,365 16.4 18,761 30.9 107,358
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.9 31,491 29.3 36,162 18.5 21,133 25.6 88,786
Canoeing 23.2 25,356 21.2 26,226 10.2 11,698 18.2 63,280
Waterskiing 31.7 34,533 13.0 16,061 2.3 2,633 15.3 53,227
Coldwater fishing 16.7 18,274 15.8 19,508 11.6 13,328 14.7 51,110
Rafting 28.6 31,167 10.9 13,462 3.2 3,705 13.9 48,334
Use personal watercraft 27.5 30,003 11.5 14,188 3.0 3,423 13.7 47,614
Snorkeling 11.0 11,995 7.6 9,419 3.0 3,467 7.2 24,881
Rowing 6.1 6,679 6.4 7,889 5.1 5,850 5.9 20,418
Sailing 3.0 3,295 4.3 5,357 2.8 3,237 3.4 11,889
Kayaking 5.0 5,401 3.7 4,510 0.9 1,018 3.1 10,929
Anadromous fishing 3.4 3,690 3.0 3,707 3.0 3,447 3.1 10,844
Saltwater fishing 3.4 3,659 3.2 3,905 2.6 3,031 3.1 10,595
Scuba diving 2.8 3,008 1.6 1,917 1.2 1,427 1.8 6,352
Surfing 0.4 483 0.4 451 0.0 0 0.3 934
Windsurfing 0.5 554 0.1 69 0.0 43 0.2 666

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=109,101, age 35-54=123,504, age 55+=114,407. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 63.6 69,413 51.8 63,958 22.8 26,073 45.9 159,444
Snowmobiling 35.5 38,758 19.2 23,704 8.6 9,824 20.8 72,286
Downhill skiing 23.0 25,111 11.3 13,986 1.5 1,764 11.8 40,861
Cross country skiing 10.8 11,737 13.3 16,486 7.4 8,449 10.6 36,672
Snowboarding 10.2 11,084 1.6 1,918 0.4 459 3.9 13,461

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=109,101, age 35-54=123,504, age 55+=114,407. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 43.9 330 38.1 153 32.2 46 40.8 529
Developed camping 41.6 313 34.1 137 18.9 27 36.8 477
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 32.0 241 28.4 114 20.3 29 29.6 384
Day hiking 46.4 349 51.0 205 38.5 55 47.0 609
Mountain biking 45.9 345 35.3 142 17.5 25 39.5 512
Hunting (any type) 33.1 249 30.8 124 24.5 35 31.5 408
Drive off-road 34.7 261 25.4 102 18.9 27 30.1 390
Big game hunting 25.1 189 21.6 87 18.2 26 23.3 302
Primitive camping 33.4 251 19.7 79 16.1 23 27.2 353
Small game hunting 25.1 189 18.9 76 11.2 16 21.7 281
Backpacking 26.6 200 19.9 80 8.4 12 22.5 292
Migratory bird hunting 16.4 123 9.5 38 7.7 11 13.3 172
Horseback riding on trails 12.5 94 8.5 34 4.9 7 10.4 135

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=752, age 35-54=402, age 55+=143. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 46.9 353 52.7 212 47.6 68 48.8 633
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.9 458 63.4 255 53.1 76 60.8 789
View/photograph other wildlife 38.8 292 42.3 170 30.8 44 39.0 506
Sightseeing 29.9 225 38.8 156 29.4 42 32.6 423
Visit historic sites 45.1 339 45.3 182 37.1 53 44.3 574
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 28.6 215 40.3 162 35.0 50 32.9 427
View/photograph birds 16.1 121 25.6 103 26.6 38 20.2 262
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 27.4 206 24.4 98 28.0 40 26.5 344
View/photograph fish 24.3 183 28.6 115 24.5 35 25.7 333
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 30.3 228 28.4 114 21.0 30 28.7 372

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=752, age 35-54=402, age 55+=143. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 71.7 539 72.6 292 65.7 94 71.3 925
Family gathering 78.3 589 76.6 308 73.4 105 77.3 1,002
Picnicking 42.4 319 58.7 236 46.2 66 47.9 621
Driving for pleasure 40.4 304 44.5 179 32.2 46 40.8 529
Bicycling (any type) 60.6 456 49.5 199 34.3 49 54.3 704
Horseback riding (any type) 13.2 99 12.7 51 7.0 10 12.3 160

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=752, age 35-54=402, age 55+=143. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 43.0 323 35.3 142 25.9 37 38.7 502
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 52.9 398 42.0 169 28.7 41 46.9 608
Freshwater fishing 44.0 331 44.5 179 32.2 46 42.9 556
Visit a beach 50.3 378 35.1 141 30.1 43 43.3 562
Motorboating 29.3 220 25.6 103 21.0 30 27.2 353
Warmwater fishing 33.8 254 29.4 118 24.5 35 31.4 407
Swimming in an outdoor pool 34.3 258 22.1 89 11.9 17 28.1 364
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 22.6 170 20.6 83 18.2 26 21.5 279
Canoeing 14.6 110 11.7 47 6.3 9 12.8 166
Waterskiing 21.8 164 8.0 32 1.4 2 15.3 198
Coldwater fishing 18.2 137 19.2 77 16.1 23 18.3 237
Rafting 21.5 162 5.5 22 2.1 3 14.4 187
Use personal watercraft 22.3 168 9.0 36 1.4 2 15.9 206
Snorkeling 7.0 53 3.5 14 0.7 1 5.2 68
Rowing 5.2 39 3.2 13 2.1 3 4.2 55
Sailing 1.9 14 1.2 5 0.7 1 1.5 20
Kayaking 2.8 21 1.5 6 0.0 0 2.1 27
Anadromous fishing 2.9 22 1.7 7 2.1 3 2.5 32
Saltwater fishing 4.3 32 2.0 8 3.5 5 3.5 45
Scuba diving 1.5 11 0.5 2 0.7 1 1.1 14
Surfing 1.5 11 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.8 11
Windsurfing 0.4 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.2 3

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=752, age 35-54=402, age 55+=143. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 55.7 419 47.5 191 25.2 36 49.8 646
Snowmobiling 22.7 171 12.9 52 7.0 10 18.0 233
Downhill skiing 21.7 163 10.2 41 0.7 1 15.8 205
Cross country skiing 6.6 50 6.2 25 4.9 7 6.3 82
Snowboarding 23.0 173 3.0 12 0.7 1 14.3 186

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=752, age 35-54=402, age 55+=143. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 29.3 186 24.6 99 21.5 37 26.6 322
Developed camping 42.6 270 28.8 116 18.6 32 34.6 418
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.7 182 24.1 97 28.5 49 27.1 328
Day hiking 45.0 285 42.4 171 29.1 50 41.9 506
Mountain biking 38.6 245 30.3 122 7.0 12 31.3 379
Hunting (any type) 7.4 47 7.2 29 2.9 5 6.7 81
Drive off-road 26.7 169 18.1 73 7.0 12 21.0 254
Big game hunting 5.2 33 4.7 19 1.7 3 4.5 55
Primitive camping 18.8 119 15.4 62 5.8 10 15.8 191
Small game hunting 4.9 31 2.7 11 1.2 2 3.6 44
Backpacking 18.3 116 10.2 41 2.3 4 13.3 161
Migratory bird hunting 2.2 14 1.2 5 0.6 1 1.7 20
Horseback riding on trails 10.3 65 8.9 36 2.9 5 8.8 106

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=634, age 35-54=403, age 55+=172. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 47.9 304 57.3 231 50.6 87 51.4 622
Visit nature centers, etc. 71.1 451 66.5 268 48.3 83 66.3 802
View/photograph other wildlife 30.4 193 42.9 173 32.6 56 34.9 422
Sightseeing 36.4 231 41.2 166 37.2 64 38.1 461
Visit historic sites 40.7 258 47.9 193 39.0 67 42.8 518
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 31.9 202 44.7 180 41.3 71 37.5 453
View/photograph birds 17.5 111 28.8 116 29.7 51 23.0 278
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 22.7 144 25.6 103 16.9 29 22.8 276
View/photograph fish 21.6 137 25.6 103 15.1 26 22.0 266
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.9 177 23.1 93 19.2 33 25.1 303

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=634, age 35-54=403, age 55+=172. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 82.5 523 78.7 317 75.6 130 80.2 970
Family gathering 86.8 550 81.6 329 76.7 132 83.6 1,011
Picnicking 54.4 345 63.0 254 59.9 103 58.1 702
Driving for pleasure 43.5 276 43.2 174 40.7 70 43.0 520
Bicycling (any type) 64.2 407 60.8 245 24.4 42 57.4 694
Horseback riding (any type) 16.6 105 11.2 45 4.7 8 13.1 158

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=634, age 35-54=403, age 55+=172. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 34.7 220 34.2 138 22.7 39 32.8 397
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 48.4 307 41.2 166 18.6 32 41.8 505
Freshwater fishing 32.8 208 29.0 117 18.0 31 29.4 356
Visit a beach 46.1 292 45.4 183 27.3 47 43.2 522
Motorboating 22.6 143 24.3 98 17.4 30 22.4 271
Warmwater fishing 24.8 157 21.1 85 14.5 25 22.1 267
Swimming in an outdoor pool 47.3 300 29.3 118 15.7 27 36.8 445
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.0 146 24.1 97 11.0 19 21.7 262
Canoeing 9.3 59 10.2 41 4.1 7 8.9 107
Waterskiing 13.4 85 6.7 27 0.6 1 9.3 113
Coldwater fishing 13.1 83 12.2 49 7.0 12 11.9 144
Rafting 19.9 126 8.9 36 1.2 2 13.6 164
Use personal watercraft 16.9 107 7.4 30 1.7 3 11.6 140
Snorkeling 3.9 25 3.7 15 0.6 1 3.4 41
Rowing 3.3 21 5.2 21 3.5 6 4.0 48
Sailing 1.1 7 2.5 10 0.0 0 1.4 17
Kayaking 2.2 14 1.7 7 0.0 0 1.7 21
Anadromous fishing 0.8 5 1.5 6 0.6 1 1.0 12
Saltwater fishing 0.6 4 2.0 8 0.6 1 1.1 13
Scuba diving 0.6 4 0.7 3 0.0 0 0.6 7
Surfing 0.0 0 1.2 5 0.0 0 0.4 5
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=634, age 35-54=403, age 55+=172. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 47.6 302 36.0 145 12.2 21 38.7 468
Snowmobiling 16.7 106 7.9 32 2.9 5 11.8 143
Downhill skiing 19.9 126 9.7 39 0.6 1 13.7 166
Cross country skiing 5.0 32 7.4 30 1.7 3 5.4 65
Snowboarding 3.5 22 0.2 1 0.0 0 1.9 23

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=634, age 35-54=403, age 55+=172. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 57.4 29,085 49.7 29,007 42.4 21,711 49.8 79,803
Developed camping 54.3 27,524 44.8 26,195 24.4 12,481 41.3 66,200
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 46.7 23,657 41.4 24,180 29.3 15,007 39.2 62,844
Day hiking 38.2 19,369 42.4 24,762 32.0 16,360 37.7 60,491
Mountain biking 44.7 22,626 34.7 20,284 17.1 8,732 32.2 51,642
Hunting (any type) 50.1 25,371 47.5 27,729 38.2 19,540 45.3 72,640
Drive off-road 42.5 21,553 31.4 18,350 22.7 11,607 32.1 51,510
Big game hunting 44.6 22,598 39.9 23,322 34.4 17,600 39.6 63,520
Primitive camping 41.9 21,203 25.0 14,589 19.6 10,058 28.6 45,850
Small game hunting 43.1 21,832 32.5 18,975 19.9 10,193 31.8 51,000
Backpacking 24.2 12,254 18.3 10,678 7.2 3,667 16.6 26,599
Migratory bird hunting 26.3 13,322 15.6 9,121 13.8 7,064 18.4 29,507
Horseback riding on trails 14.5 7,356 10.3 6,007 5.8 2,965 10.2 16,328

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=50,660, age 35-54=58,418, age 55+=51,191. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 64.2 32,549 72.0 42,088 65.9 33,750 67.6 108,387
Visit nature centers, etc. 63.7 32,248 66.5 38,847 55.7 28,511 62.1 99,606
View/photograph other wildlife 62.4 31,613 67.7 39,577 49.4 25,298 60.2 96,488
Sightseeing 48.8 24,721 62.9 36,765 47.7 24,417 53.6 85,903
Visit historic sites 57.1 28,952 56.7 33,104 47.9 24,524 54.0 86,580
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 40.8 20,672 57.3 33,493 48.9 25,043 49.4 79,208
View/photograph birds 27.1 13,749 42.9 25,065 45.2 23,129 38.6 61,943
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 42.8 21,674 38.4 22,442 43.7 22,352 41.5 66,468
View/photograph fish 34.1 17,279 39.8 23,247 34.8 17,794 36.4 58,320
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 28.0 14,195 25.7 15,005 20.0 10,260 24.6 39,460

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=50,660, age 35-54=58,418, age 55+=51,191. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 85.9 43,529 86.4 50,482 78.9 40,410 83.9 134,421
Family gathering 80.9 40,963 79.5 46,414 75.9 38,845 78.8 126,222
Picnicking 48.6 24,598 67.5 39,418 53.1 27,208 56.9 91,224
Driving for pleasure 62.0 31,430 67.8 39,615 49.3 25,218 60.1 96,263
Bicycling (any type) 58.8 29,789 48.9 28,556 32.9 16,833 46.9 75,178
Horseback riding (any type) 14.9 7,541 14.5 8,492 8.5 4,359 12.7 20,392

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=50,660, age 35-54=58,418, age 55+=51,191. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 73.2 37,105 60.4 35,283 44.5 22,769 59.4 95,157
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 70.5 35,693 56.2 32,859 38.5 19,708 55.1 88,260
Freshwater fishing 64.4 32,625 65.4 38,228 48.0 24,583 59.5 95,436
Visit a beach 63.7 32,267 44.5 25,967 38.3 19,629 48.6 77,863
Motorboating 56.9 28,849 50.5 29,480 40.9 20,936 49.5 79,265
Warmwater fishing 60.0 30,392 52.9 30,925 44.3 22,685 52.4 84,002
Swimming in an outdoor pool 40.3 20,401 26.5 15,468 14.0 7,180 26.9 43,049
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.4 14,400 27.4 16,011 23.3 11,902 26.4 42,313
Canoeing 28.4 14,380 22.9 13,356 12.6 6,435 21.3 34,171
Waterskiing 40.3 20,415 15.1 8,815 3.8 1,929 19.4 31,159
Coldwater fishing 18.5 9,383 18.6 10,883 15.7 8,031 17.7 28,297
Rafting 29.6 15,009 8.4 4,887 3.9 1,994 13.7 21,890
Use personal watercraft 31.4 15,896 12.8 7,465 3.3 1,694 15.6 25,055
Snorkeling 13.8 6,970 7.0 4,081 2.3 1,168 7.6 12,219
Rowing 7.6 3,834 5.2 3,021 5.1 2,618 5.9 9,473
Sailing 3.9 1,967 3.1 1,827 3.2 1,650 3.4 5,444
Kayaking 5.5 2,794 3.3 1,935 1.0 520 3.3 5,249
Anadromous fishing 5.0 2,509 3.1 1,793 5.2 2,664 4.3 6,966
Saltwater fishing 5.5 2,798 3.0 1,727 4.4 2,254 4.2 6,779
Scuba diving 3.2 1,636 1.6 907 2.7 1,382 2.4 3,925
Surfing 0.9 444 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.3 444
Windsurfing 0.9 481 0.1 58 0.1 39 0.4 578

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=50,660, age 35-54=58,418, age 55+=51,191. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 68.7 34,785 58.6 34,232 31.0 15,879 53.0 84,896
Snowmobiling 41.2 20,865 24.1 14,098 12.2 6,221 25.7 41,184
Downhill skiing 24.2 12,263 11.7 6,848 1.8 940 12.5 20,051
Cross country skiing 12.3 6,211 12.7 7,398 10.6 5,423 11.9 19,032
Snowboarding 17.0 8,610 2.6 1,519 0.9 440 6.6 10,569

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=50,660, age 35-54=58,418, age 55+=51,191. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 38.5 18,692 32.5 18,876 27.2 16,362 32.3 53,930
Developed camping 55.7 27,008 37.3 21,665 23.4 14,064 37.6 62,737
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 42.3 20,510 34.0 19,798 41.0 24,662 38.9 64,970
Day hiking 37.2 18,047 35.2 20,499 23.8 14,336 31.7 52,882
Mountain biking 37.5 18,179 29.3 17,016 7.4 4,450 23.8 39,645
Hunting (any type) 11.4 5,505 10.9 6,363 4.8 2,873 8.8 14,741
Drive off-road 33.0 16,014 22.2 12,904 8.7 5,208 20.5 34,126
Big game hunting 9.2 4,452 7.8 4,531 4.5 2,685 7.0 11,668
Primitive camping 23.5 11,420 19.6 11,422 7.0 4,243 16.2 27,085
Small game hunting 8.3 4,024 4.9 2,840 3.1 1,896 5.3 8,760
Backpacking 16.8 8,161 9.3 5,392 2.6 1,548 9.1 15,101
Migratory bird hunting 4.1 1,972 2.1 1,234 2.0 1,186 2.6 4,392
Horseback riding on trails 11.9 5,747 10.4 6,020 3.9 2,336 8.5 14,103

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,496, age 35-54=58,156, age 55+=60,192. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 66.0 32,014 79.0 45,915 69.5 41,855 71.8 119,784
Visit nature centers, etc. 74.1 35,935 69.4 40,345 50.7 30,508 64.0 106,788
View/photograph other wildlife 48.6 23,572 68.5 39,856 52.5 31,619 57.0 95,047
Sightseeing 59.6 28,914 66.2 38,528 59.6 35,889 61.9 103,331
Visit historic sites 52.3 25,369 60.9 35,400 50.0 30,122 54.5 90,891
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 45.7 22,157 64.4 37,479 58.6 35,296 56.9 94,932
View/photograph birds 29.6 14,359 48.1 27,955 48.6 29,266 42.9 71,580
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 35.8 17,380 40.2 23,387 24.7 14,840 33.3 55,607
View/photograph fish 30.5 14,793 35.4 20,598 20.8 12,535 28.7 47,926
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.2 12,688 21.7 12,619 16.9 10,154 21.3 35,461

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,496, age 35-54=58,156, age 55+=60,192. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 99.2 48,115 94.4 54,915 89.9 54,096 94.2 157,126
Family gathering 89.5 43,418 84.1 48,900 78.5 47,278 83.7 139,596
Picnicking 61.7 29,907 71.5 41,567 68.4 41,178 67.5 112,652
Driving for pleasure 67.0 32,511 66.4 38,609 60.8 36,576 64.5 107,696
Bicycling (any type) 62.1 30,128 58.6 34,086 23.8 14,339 47.1 78,553
Horseback riding (any type) 18.9 9,151 12.7 7,392 5.4 3,271 11.9 19,814

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,496, age 35-54=58,156, age 55+=60,192. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 58.6 28,418 58.5 34,027 40.4 24,337 52.0 86,782
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.5 31,266 54.6 31,756 25.0 15,041 46.8 78,063
Freshwater fishing 48.1 23,319 42.6 24,766 26.2 15,752 38.3 63,837
Visit a beach 57.7 27,973 57.4 33,359 32.7 19,708 48.6 81,040
Motorboating 42.9 20,790 45.8 26,622 32.4 19,473 40.1 66,885
Warmwater fishing 44.2 21,429 37.9 22,033 24.4 14,711 34.9 58,173
Swimming in an outdoor pool 55.5 26,902 34.5 20,046 18.6 11,168 34.8 58,116
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 29.7 14,394 31.0 18,015 14.4 8,644 24.6 41,053
Canoeing 18.2 8,846 19.7 11,479 8.2 4,960 15.2 25,285
Waterskiing 24.8 12,019 11.3 6,583 1.1 662 11.5 19,264
Coldwater fishing 13.7 6,649 11.9 6,944 7.9 4,752 11.0 18,345
Rafting 27.5 13,320 13.2 7,681 2.6 1,562 13.5 22,563
Use personal watercraft 24.0 11,617 10.2 5,907 2.7 1,617 11.5 19,141
Snorkeling 8.1 3,911 8.2 4,779 3.6 2,192 6.5 10,882
Rowing 4.6 2,215 7.6 4,401 5.1 3,087 5.8 9,703
Sailing 2.3 1,096 5.6 3,266 2.5 1,501 3.5 5,863
Kayaking 4.7 2,267 4.1 2,397 0.8 472 3.1 5,136
Anadromous fishing 1.5 749 2.9 1,707 1.2 693 1.9 3,149
Saltwater fishing 0.8 394 3.3 1,901 1.2 693 1.8 2,988
Scuba diving 1.9 909 1.4 823 0.0 0 1.0 1,732
Surfing 0.0 0 0.7 433 0.0 0 0.3 433
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,496, age 35-54=58,156, age 55+=60,192. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 59.3 28,734 45.1 26,245 15.8 9,496 38.6 64,475
Snowmobiling 30.9 14,973 14.2 8,265 5.6 3,352 15.9 26,590
Downhill skiing 23.0 11,132 11.3 6,581 1.3 794 11.1 18,507
Cross country skiing 10.0 4,865 14.3 8,312 4.7 2,831 9.6 16,008
Snowboarding 2.8 1,345 0.4 250 0.0 0 1.0 1,595

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=48,496, age 35-54=58,156, age 55+=60,192. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 29.9 265 24.5 129 20.0 26 27.2 420
Developed camping 25.5 226 19.5 103 10.8 14 22.2 343
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.4 216 20.9 110 10.8 14 22.0 340
Day hiking 12.2 108 13.1 69 8.5 11 12.2 188
Mountain biking 25.4 225 18.0 95 8.5 11 21.5 331
Hunting (any type) 6.8 60 5.9 31 4.6 6 6.3 97
Drive off-road 24.3 215 17.6 93 13.8 18 21.1 326
Big game hunting 5.2 46 4.0 21 3.1 4 4.6 71
Primitive camping 8.5 75 4.4 23 3.1 4 6.6 102
Small game hunting 5.2 46 4.0 21 2.3 3 4.5 70
Backpacking 8.6 76 5.5 29 1.5 2 6.9 107
Migratory bird hunting 1.0 9 0.6 3 0.8 1 0.8 13
Horseback riding on trails 6.6 58 4.6 24 2.3 3 5.5 85

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=885, age 35-54=527, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 39.1 346 42.3 223 37.7 49 40.1 618
Visit nature centers, etc. 52.8 467 51.4 271 43.8 57 51.6 795
View/photograph other wildlife 32.0 283 33.0 174 23.1 30 31.6 487
Sightseeing 38.5 341 52.0 274 35.4 46 42.9 661
Visit historic sites 45.6 404 44.2 233 36.2 47 44.4 684
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 24.2 214 34.0 179 27.7 36 27.8 429
View/photograph birds 13.7 121 23.3 123 23.1 30 17.8 274
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 16.9 150 13.9 73 15.4 20 15.8 243
View/photograph fish 21.9 194 26.2 138 21.5 28 23.3 360
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 28.7 254 28.3 149 20.0 26 27.8 429

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=885, age 35-54=527, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 79.1 700 84.6 446 73.1 95 80.5 1,241
Family gathering 80.6 713 79.1 417 76.2 99 79.7 1,229
Picnicking 45.3 401 64.9 342 51.5 67 52.5 810
Driving for pleasure 42.3 374 49.3 260 31.5 41 43.8 675
Bicycling (any type) 49.9 442 38.1 201 27.7 36 44.0 679
Horseback riding (any type) 6.7 59 6.6 35 3.1 4 6.4 98

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=885, age 35-54=527, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 25.4 225 20.7 109 13.8 18 22.8 352
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 28.9 256 22.2 117 16.9 22 25.6 395
Freshwater fishing 31.8 281 30.0 158 23.1 30 30.4 469
Visit a beach 52.2 462 34.0 179 33.8 44 44.4 685
Motorboating 14.6 129 12.7 67 10.0 13 13.6 209
Warmwater fishing 26.4 234 20.1 106 18.5 24 23.6 364
Swimming in an outdoor pool 29.0 257 15.7 83 9.2 12 22.8 352
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 15.8 140 12.0 63 11.5 15 14.1 218
Canoeing 6.4 57 5.5 29 1.5 2 5.7 88
Waterskiing 5.1 45 1.7 9 0.8 1 3.6 55
Coldwater fishing 13.3 118 13.1 69 10.8 14 13.0 201
Rafting 7.5 66 1.7 9 0.0 0 4.9 75
Use personal watercraft 15.6 138 5.5 29 0.8 1 10.9 168
Snorkeling 5.1 45 2.3 12 0.8 1 3.8 58
Rowing 1.2 11 0.6 3 0.8 1 1.0 15
Sailing 2.7 24 1.7 9 0.8 1 2.2 34
Kayaking 1.7 15 0.8 4 0.0 0 1.2 19
Anadromous fishing 2.6 23 2.1 11 2.3 3 2.4 37
Saltwater fishing 4.0 35 2.1 11 4.6 6 3.4 52
Scuba diving 1.0 9 0.0 0 0.8 1 0.6 10
Surfing 0.6 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.3 5
Windsurfing 1.0 9 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.6 9

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=885, age 35-54=527, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 37.7 334 30.4 160 15.4 20 33.3 514
Snowmobiling 10.1 89 4.6 24 1.5 2 7.5 115
Downhill skiing 11.5 102 5.3 28 0.8 1 8.5 131
Cross country skiing 3.6 32 2.7 14 1.5 2 3.1 48
Snowboarding 9.4 83 0.8 4 0.0 0 5.6 87

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=885, age 35-54=527, age 55+=130. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 19.6 75 16.0 31 13.4 13 17.7 119
Developed camping 26.4 101 17.0 33 11.3 11 21.5 145
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.9 80 16.0 31 20.6 20 19.4 131
Day hiking 11.5 44 10.3 20 5.2 5 10.2 69
Mountain biking 20.6 79 16.0 31 3.1 3 16.8 113
Hunting (any type) 1.6 6 1.0 2 0.0 0 1.2 8
Drive off-road 19.8 76 13.9 27 3.1 3 15.7 106
Big game hunting 0.8 3 0.5 1 1.0 1 0.7 5
Primitive camping 4.4 17 3.6 7 1.0 1 3.7 25
Small game hunting 0.8 3 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.6 4
Backpacking 5.5 21 3.1 6 1.0 1 4.2 28
Migratory bird hunting 0.3 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.1 1
Horseback riding on trails 5.2 20 4.1 8 1.0 1 4.3 29

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=383, age 35-54=194, age 55+=97. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 38.1 146 45.4 88 39.2 38 40.4 272
Visit nature centers, etc. 57.4 220 55.2 107 41.2 40 54.5 367
View/photograph other wildlife 23.0 88 33.5 65 24.7 24 26.3 177
Sightseeing 49.1 188 54.6 106 46.4 45 50.3 339
Visit historic sites 39.4 151 43.8 85 38.1 37 40.5 273
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 26.6 102 35.6 69 34.0 33 30.3 204
View/photograph birds 16.2 62 23.2 45 24.7 24 19.4 131
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 14.1 54 16.0 31 9.3 9 13.9 94
View/photograph fish 19.8 76 22.2 43 11.3 11 19.3 130
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 26.4 101 20.6 40 17.5 17 23.4 158

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=383, age 35-54=194, age 55+=97. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 93.5 358 89.2 173 82.5 80 90.7 611
Family gathering 89.6 343 84.0 163 77.3 75 86.2 581
Picnicking 58.2 223 66.0 128 68.0 66 61.9 417
Driving for pleasure 48.3 185 44.8 87 42.3 41 46.4 313
Bicycling (any type) 53.5 205 50.5 98 18.6 18 47.6 321
Horseback riding (any type) 8.4 32 5.2 10 2.1 2 6.5 44

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=383, age 35-54=194, age 55+=97. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 19.8 76 18.6 36 13.4 13 18.5 125
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 27.2 104 21.6 42 10.3 10 23.1 156
Freshwater fishing 22.7 87 19.1 37 11.3 11 20.0 135
Visit a beach 46.5 178 45.4 88 25.8 25 43.2 291
Motorboating 10.4 40 10.8 21 9.3 9 10.4 70
Warmwater fishing 19.3 74 15.5 30 10.3 10 16.9 114
Swimming in an outdoor pool 38.9 149 22.7 44 13.4 13 30.6 206
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 17.8 68 17.5 34 7.2 7 16.2 109
Canoeing 4.2 16 3.6 7 1.0 1 3.6 24
Waterskiing 2.9 11 1.0 2 0.0 0 1.9 13
Coldwater fishing 9.7 37 7.7 15 5.2 5 8.5 57
Rafting 6.8 26 3.1 6 0.0 0 4.7 32
Use personal watercraft 11.0 42 4.1 8 0.0 0 7.4 50
Snorkeling 2.6 10 3.1 6 1.0 1 2.5 17
Rowing 0.5 2 1.0 2 1.0 1 0.7 5
Sailing 1.6 6 3.6 7 1.0 1 2.1 14
Kayaking 1.3 5 1.0 2 0.0 0 1.0 7
Anadromous fishing 0.3 1 1.5 3 1.0 1 0.7 5
Saltwater fishing 0.3 1 2.1 4 1.0 1 0.9 6
Scuba diving 0.3 1 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.3 2
Surfing 0.0 0 0.5 1 0.0 0 0.1 1
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=383, age 35-54=194, age 55+=97. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 32.4 124 23.2 45 9.3 9 26.4 178
Snowmobiling 7.6 29 2.1 4 1.0 1 5.0 34
Downhill skiing 11.0 42 5.7 11 0.0 0 7.9 53
Cross country skiing 2.6 10 3.1 6 1.0 1 2.5 17
Snowboarding 1.0 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.6 4

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=383, age 35-54=194, age 55+=97. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 72.7 2,265 66.2 1,546 57.4 594 67.9 4,405
Developed camping 61.0 1,900 54.7 1,277 28.5 295 53.5 3,472
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 40.1 1,250 38.3 894 32.9 340 38.3 2,484
Day hiking 44.5 1,387 53.7 1,253 42.3 437 47.5 3,077
Mountain biking 37.0 1,154 31.9 744 15.5 160 31.7 2,058
Hunting (any type) 64.6 2,011 66.7 1,558 48.0 496 62.7 4,065
Drive off-road 57.4 1,788 41.9 978 28.1 291 47.1 3,057
Big game hunting 63.0 1,964 67.9 1,586 46.9 485 62.2 4,035
Primitive camping 75.9 2,363 53.4 1,247 37.1 384 61.6 3,994
Small game hunting 47.0 1,465 36.3 848 18.9 195 38.7 2,508
Backpacking 25.4 791 25.6 597 10.2 105 23.0 1,493
Migratory bird hunting 32.2 1,003 23.3 543 16.3 169 26.4 1,715
Horseback riding on trails 17.2 535 13.2 308 5.6 58 13.9 901

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,115, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=1,034. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 57.0 1,774 67.2 1,568 62.7 648 61.5 3,990
Visit nature centers, etc. 55.5 1,730 64.3 1,501 53.3 551 58.3 3,782
View/photograph other wildlife 57.7 1,797 68.0 1,587 54.1 559 60.8 3,943
Sightseeing 50.8 1,581 61.3 1,431 51.6 534 54.7 3,546
Visit historic sites 53.1 1,655 56.3 1,314 49.2 509 53.6 3,478
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 37.5 1,168 52.9 1,236 49.0 507 44.9 2,911
View/photograph birds 29.1 908 41.6 972 48.4 500 36.7 2,380
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 55.7 1,735 54.5 1,273 60.1 621 56.0 3,629
View/photograph fish 42.9 1,336 48.3 1,128 43.7 452 45.0 2,916
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 28.8 898 25.1 586 21.3 220 26.3 1,704

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,115, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=1,034. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 91.0 2,835 85.2 1,990 83.6 864 87.7 5,689
Family gathering 81.9 2,550 80.3 1,876 77.0 796 80.5 5,222
Picnicking 55.1 1,716 73.8 1,723 57.4 594 62.2 4,033
Driving for pleasure 65.9 2,052 66.0 1,542 55.3 572 64.3 4,166
Bicycling (any type) 50.5 1,572 45.6 1,064 27.1 280 45.0 2,916
Horseback riding (any type) 19.2 598 17.5 409 9.3 96 17.0 1,103

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,115, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=1,034. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 74.3 2,313 61.3 1,432 47.4 490 65.3 4,235
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 82.0 2,555 67.2 1,569 41.1 425 70.2 4,549
Freshwater fishing 77.1 2,401 82.9 1,936 59.0 610 76.3 4,947
Visit a beach 68.6 2,136 51.0 1,191 39.6 409 57.6 3,736
Motorboating 63.7 1,985 56.8 1,326 45.3 468 58.3 3,779
Warmwater fishing 70.4 2,193 69.9 1,632 53.0 548 67.4 4,373
Swimming in an outdoor pool 32.2 1,002 25.1 585 11.9 123 26.4 1,710
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 32.1 999 36.3 848 27.5 284 32.9 2,131
Canoeing 32.9 1,024 24.8 579 15.3 158 27.2 1,761
Waterskiing 30.5 951 13.9 325 2.7 28 20.1 1,304
Coldwater fishing 33.6 1,047 34.8 813 30.4 314 33.5 2,174
Rafting 39.5 1,229 13.9 325 7.1 73 25.1 1,627
Use personal watercraft 29.3 914 15.1 353 4.7 49 20.3 1,316
Snorkeling 16.6 516 10.0 233 3.5 36 12.1 785
Rowing 8.9 276 7.1 166 6.6 68 7.9 510
Sailing 3.1 96 3.8 88 4.0 41 3.5 225
Kayaking 3.2 100 2.4 56 1.3 13 2.6 169
Anadromous fishing 6.4 200 2.8 66 5.8 60 5.0 326
Saltwater fishing 8.5 265 4.4 103 4.6 48 6.4 416
Scuba diving 7.1 222 5.1 118 3.3 34 5.8 374
Surfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
Windsurfing 1.3 41 0.4 10 0.4 4 0.8 55

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,115, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=1,034. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 69.1 2,154 62.7 1,465 33.5 346 61.2 3,965
Snowmobiling 45.5 1,416 31.5 736 14.7 152 35.5 2,304
Downhill skiing 16.4 510 8.6 201 1.3 13 11.2 724
Cross country skiing 8.4 261 13.1 305 11.1 115 10.5 681
Snowboarding 14.8 460 4.2 98 1.5 16 8.9 574

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,115, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=1,034. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 49.8 1,469 42.9 1,067 36.0 431 44.7 2,967
Developed camping 65.9 1,945 43.5 1,082 26.1 313 50.3 3,340
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 37.6 1,111 35.6 886 37.7 452 36.9 2,449
Day hiking 44.7 1,320 44.4 1,106 30.9 370 42.1 2,796
Mountain biking 33.4 985 26.5 660 7.0 84 26.0 1,729
Hunting (any type) 15.5 458 15.5 385 6.3 76 13.8 919
Drive off-road 40.3 1,190 25.9 644 12.9 154 29.9 1,988
Big game hunting 16.9 498 13.5 336 5.3 64 13.5 898
Primitive camping 45.6 1,346 35.3 880 14.9 178 36.2 2,404
Small game hunting 9.9 292 5.0 125 2.8 33 6.8 450
Backpacking 21.8 642 11.2 278 2.6 31 14.3 951
Migratory bird hunting 4.6 135 3.0 75 3.0 36 3.7 246
Horseback riding on trails 14.0 414 12.0 299 5.8 70 11.8 783

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,951, age 35-54=2,490, age 55+=1,198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 62.9 1,856 74.7 1,861 66.2 793 67.9 4,510
Visit nature centers, etc. 72.9 2,150 65.7 1,635 45.9 550 65.3 4,335
View/photograph other wildlife 50.3 1,485 67.5 1,680 53.4 640 57.3 3,805
Sightseeing 56.9 1,680 66.6 1,658 58.7 703 60.9 4,041
Visit historic sites 50.0 1,475 64.8 1,614 51.8 620 55.9 3,709
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 43.3 1,277 62.8 1,563 55.8 668 52.8 3,508
View/photograph birds 27.8 821 52.3 1,303 51.4 616 41.3 2,740
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 47.1 1,391 54.1 1,347 36.1 432 47.7 3,170
View/photograph fish 37.0 1,091 46.5 1,157 30.3 363 39.3 2,611
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 25.0 737 25.2 627 18.8 225 23.9 1,589

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,951, age 35-54=2,490, age 55+=1,198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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 99.9 2,948 97.6 2,430 93.6 1,121 97.9 6,499
Family gathering 90.7 2,677 84.7 2,108 79.7 955 86.5 5,740
Picnicking 69.7 2,058 82.3 2,049 72.7 871 75.0 4,978
Driving for pleasure 64.9 1,916 68.0 1,692 60.4 723 65.2 4,331
Bicycling (any type) 50.9 1,501 50.2 1,250 21.6 259 45.3 3,010
Horseback riding (any type) 23.5 693 14.5 361 7.2 86 17.2 1,140

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,951, age 35-54=2,490, age 55+=1,198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 61.1 1,804 62.9 1,567 40.7 488 58.1 3,859
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 73.9 2,180 65.5 1,632 30.6 367 62.9 4,179
Freshwater fishing 58.5 1,727 56.1 1,398 34.5 413 53.3 3,538
Visit a beach 65.9 1,944 62.8 1,564 37.2 446 59.6 3,954
Motorboating 51.8 1,528 53.1 1,321 36.6 438 49.5 3,287
Warmwater fishing 51.2 1,511 49.6 1,235 31.8 381 47.1 3,127
Swimming in an outdoor pool 45.8 1,352 30.3 754 14.9 179 34.4 2,285
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.4 809 34.1 849 16.2 194 27.9 1,852
Canoeing 22.4 661 24.1 599 9.1 109 20.6 1,369
Waterskiing 18.6 550 8.8 218 0.7 8 11.7 776
Coldwater fishing 19.3 569 22.0 548 12.2 146 19.0 1,263
Rafting 36.9 1,089 19.0 472 5.9 71 24.6 1,632
Use personal watercraft 25.6 754 11.8 293 4.2 50 16.5 1,097
Snorkeling 10.2 301 9.0 224 4.8 58 8.8 583
Rowing 8.5 250 9.9 247 5.3 63 8.4 560
Sailing 1.5 43 4.7 117 3.0 36 3.0 196
Kayaking 2.6 78 2.7 67 1.0 12 2.4 157
Anadromous fishing 4.3 127 3.5 86 1.2 14 3.4 227
Saltwater fishing 2.4 72 4.6 114 1.3 15 3.0 201
Scuba diving 3.9 115 1.6 39 0.0 0 2.3 154
Surfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,951, age 35-54=2,490, age 55+=1,198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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) 60.9 1,798 48.0 1,195 17.9 215 48.3 3,208
Snowmobiling 32.6 962 18.6 462 6.3 76 22.6 1,500
Downhill skiing 14.3 422 6.3 156 1.0 12 8.9 590
Cross country skiing 5.8 170 13.7 340 4.7 56 8.5 566
Snowboarding 2.9 85 0.9 22 0.0 0 1.6 107

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,951, age 35-54=2,490, age 55+=1,198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SUPERIOR 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
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 51.1 283 43.1 97 37.2 32 47.6 412
Developed camping 35.0 194 27.6 62 16.3 14 31.2 270
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 31.6 175 27.6 62 17.4 15 29.1 252
Day hiking 36.3 201 38.7 87 30.2 26 36.3 314
Mountain biking 39.5 219 28.4 64 14.0 12 34.1 295
Hunting (any type) 26.9 149 24.4 55 22.1 19 25.8 223
Drive off-road 27.3 151 20.0 45 12.8 11 23.9 207
Big game hunting 17.1 95 13.3 30 12.8 11 15.7 136
Primitive camping 38.4 213 21.3 48 19.8 17 32.1 278
Small game hunting 24.5 136 17.3 39 11.6 10 21.4 185
Backpacking 34.3 190 23.1 52 8.1 7 28.8 249
Migratory bird hunting 17.3 96 9.3 21 8.1 7 14.3 124
Horseback riding on trails 9.7 54 7.1 16 3.5 3 8.4 73

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=225, age 55+=86. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 57.0 316 64.0 144 58.1 50 59.0 510
Visit nature centers, etc. 62.1 344 63.1 142 53.5 46 61.5 532
View/photograph other wildlife 39.4 218 41.3 93 30.2 26 39.0 337
Sightseeing 43.0 238 58.7 132 41.9 36 46.9 406
Visit historic sites 59.7 331 60.0 135 48.8 42 58.7 508
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 28.7 159 41.8 94 33.7 29 32.6 282
View/photograph birds 13.5 75 22.7 51 24.4 21 17.0 147
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 26.2 145 21.8 49 26.7 23 25.1 217
View/photograph fish 26.5 147 31.6 71 27.9 24 28.0 242
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 25.8 143 25.8 58 16.3 14 24.9 215

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=225, age 55+=86. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 84.1 466 88.4 199 75.6 65 84.4 730
Family gathering 88.4 490 86.7 195 83.7 72 87.5 757
Picnicking 48.2 267 67.1 151 54.7 47 53.8 465
Driving for pleasure 53.2 295 60.9 137 41.9 36 54.1 468
Bicycling (any type) 59.4 329 46.2 104 33.7 29 53.4 462
Horseback riding (any type) 14.3 79 14.2 32 7.0 6 13.5 117

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=225, age 55+=86. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 55.8 309 45.3 102 32.6 28 50.8 439
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 47.3 262 36.9 83 27.9 24 42.7 369
Freshwater fishing 45.8 254 45.3 102 36.0 31 44.7 387
Visit a beach 61.9 343 41.3 93 37.2 32 54.1 468
Motorboating 31.4 174 27.6 62 24.4 21 29.7 257
Warmwater fishing 45.5 252 36.4 82 33.7 29 42.0 363
Swimming in an outdoor pool 41.7 231 23.6 53 11.6 10 34.0 294
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 28.5 158 23.1 52 23.3 20 26.6 230
Canoeing 20.2 112 16.9 38 8.1 7 18.2 157
Waterskiing 30.1 167 9.8 22 1.2 1 22.0 190
Coldwater fishing 23.8 132 24.9 56 18.6 16 23.6 204
Rafting 12.3 68 2.7 6 0.0 0 8.6 74
Use personal watercraft 35.2 195 12.9 29 3.5 3 26.2 227
Snorkeling 17.5 97 8.0 18 1.2 1 13.4 116
Rowing 3.4 19 2.2 5 1.2 1 2.9 25
Sailing 4.5 25 2.7 6 2.3 2 3.8 33
Kayaking 9.6 53 5.8 13 0.0 0 7.6 66
Anadromous fishing 7.4 41 5.8 13 7.0 6 6.9 60
Saltwater fishing 9.2 51 4.9 11 7.0 6 7.9 68
Scuba diving 10.3 57 2.2 5 10.5 9 8.2 71
Surfing 4.2 23 0.0 0 0.0 0 2.7 23
Windsurfing 3.6 20 0.4 1 0.0 0 2.4 21

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=225, age 55+=86. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 67.7 375 55.6 125 30.2 26 60.8 526
Snowmobiling 13.9 77 6.7 15 3.5 3 11.0 95
Downhill skiing 29.4 163 14.2 32 1.2 1 22.7 196
Cross country skiing 9.7 54 8.4 19 7.0 6 9.1 79
Snowboarding 46.2 256 4.0 9 2.3 2 30.9 267

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554, age 35-54=225, age 55+=86. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 34.1 229 28.2 100 23.8 39 31.0 368
Developed camping 35.5 238 23.2 82 14.6 24 28.9 344
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.3 190 21.5 76 27.4 45 26.2 311
Day hiking 34.7 233 32.2 114 23.2 38 32.4 385
Mountain biking 32.6 219 25.4 90 5.5 9 26.7 318
Hunting (any type) 6.0 40 5.6 20 1.2 2 5.2 62
Drive off-road 21.6 145 14.7 52 4.9 8 17.2 205
Big game hunting 3.1 21 2.8 10 1.2 2 2.8 33
Primitive camping 21.2 142 18.4 65 6.1 10 18.3 217
Small game hunting 4.5 30 2.5 9 1.2 2 3.4 41
Backpacking 22.5 151 12.1 43 3.0 5 16.7 199
Migratory bird hunting 2.4 16 1.4 5 0.6 1 1.9 22
Horseback riding on trails 7.7 52 6.5 23 2.4 4 6.6 79

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=671, age 35-54=354, age 55+=164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 57.5 386 69.2 245 61.6 101 61.6 732
Visit nature centers, etc. 70.3 472 66.4 235 48.2 79 66.1 786
View/photograph other wildlife 29.7 199 42.9 152 32.9 54 34.1 405
Sightseeing 53.9 362 60.2 213 54.9 90 55.9 665
Visit historic sites 53.2 357 60.7 215 50.0 82 55.0 654
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 32.2 216 45.2 160 41.5 68 37.3 444
View/photograph birds 15.4 103 24.3 86 25.0 41 19.3 230
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 22.4 150 24.6 87 14.6 24 22.0 261
View/photograph fish 24.3 163 27.4 97 15.2 25 24.0 285
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 23.8 160 19.5 69 14.6 24 21.3 253

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=671, age 35-54=354, age 55+=164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 97.8 656 93.2 330 89.6 147 95.3 1,133
Family gathering 98.1 658 92.7 328 87.2 143 95.0 1,129
Picnicking 61.5 413 70.1 248 68.9 113 65.1 774
Driving for pleasure 59.2 397 57.3 203 53.0 87 57.8 687
Bicycling (any type) 62.7 421 58.5 207 23.8 39 56.1 667
Horseback riding (any type) 18.3 123 12.1 43 4.9 8 14.6 174

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=671, age 35-54=354, age 55+=164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Boating (any type) 44.1 296 44.1 156 32.3 53 42.5 505
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 43.5 292 37.3 132 16.5 27 37.9 451
Freshwater fishing 34.3 230 29.4 104 18.3 30 30.6 364
Visit a beach 55.4 372 55.6 197 32.9 54 52.4 623
Motorboating 23.5 158 25.4 90 17.1 28 23.2 276
Warmwater fishing 33.5 225 27.1 96 18.3 30 29.5 351
Swimming in an outdoor pool 56.6 380 35.3 125 19.5 32 45.2 537
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 30.8 207 31.1 110 13.4 22 28.5 339
Canoeing 13.6 91 14.4 51 6.1 10 12.8 152
Waterskiing 18.8 126 7.9 28 0.6 1 13.0 155
Coldwater fishing 17.7 119 15.3 54 9.1 15 15.8 188
Rafting 10.7 72 5.1 18 0.0 0 7.6 90
Use personal watercraft 25.6 172 10.7 38 2.4 4 18.0 214
Snorkeling 10.0 67 10.5 37 4.9 8 9.4 112
Rowing 1.8 12 2.8 10 1.2 2 2.0 24
Sailing 2.5 17 6.2 22 2.4 4 3.6 43
Kayaking 8.0 54 6.5 23 0.6 1 6.6 78
Anadromous fishing 1.9 13 4.2 15 1.2 2 2.5 30
Saltwater fishing 1.0 7 5.1 18 1.2 2 2.3 27
Scuba diving 6.6 44 5.4 19 0.0 0 5.3 63
Surfing 0.0 0 3.4 12 0.0 0 1.0 12
Windsurfing 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=671, age 35-54=354, age 55+=164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



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

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 57.8 388 43.8 155 15.2 25 47.8 568
Snowmobiling 10.4 70 4.5 16 1.2 2 7.4 88
Downhill skiing 28.0 188 13.8 49 0.6 1 20.0 238
Cross country skiing 7.7 52 10.5 37 3.0 5 7.9 94
Snowboarding 6.9 46 0.8 3 0.0 0 4.1 49

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Superior NF local area: 11 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=671, age 35-54=354, age 55+=164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.