National Survey on Recreation and the Environment - Responses

NSRE 2011

Survey

[Insert Date]

INTRODUCTORY SCREENS

Hello, my name is _______________ and we are calling on behalf of the United States Forest Service. We are asking a select sample of the public about recreation opportunities in the U.S.

OR

Hello, this is _______________ calling on behalf of the United States Forest Service. We recently called to conduct an interview with ____________. Is this a good time to complete the interview?

For this survey to be valid, I need to randomly select a person from your household to interview. Could you please tell me how many people are living in your household 16 years of age or older?

Out of those _____ people, may I speak with the person who had the most recent birthday?

_____ Self _____ Someone else

NEW PERSON: Hello, my name is _______________ and we are calling on behalf of the United States Forest Service. We are asking a select sample of the public about recreation opportunities in the U.S.

IF IT'S THE PERSON ON THE PHONE: CONTINUE.

WHEN CORRECT PERSON ANSWERS REPEAT FIRST PARAGRAPH AND CONTINUE BELOW.

IF PERSON IS NOT THERE AT THE TIME, FIND OUT WHEN TO CALL BACK.

Is this a good time to ask you some questions or would another time be better for you?

Callback: _________________________________ First Name: __________________

I want to assure you that all information will be kept strictly confidential. This interview is strictly voluntary. If you don't want to answer any particular question, just tell me. Also my supervisor may listen to part of the interview for quality control.

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BURDEN AND NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0127. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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PARTICIPATION

I would like you to think about the outdoor recreation activities you took part in during the past 12 months. Include any outdoor activities you did around the home, on vacations, trips, or any other time. We are interested in a wide range of outdoor activities from walking, bicycling, and birdwatching to camping, boating, skiing, and so forth.

Q17 To begin, during the past 12 months did you go running or jogging?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q18 ... did you play golf?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q19 ... did you play tennis outdoors?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q20 ... did you participate in any outdoor team sports?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No [SKIP TO Q27] 9. Refused

Q27 ... did you play games such as handball, racquetball, or squash outdoors?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q28 During the past 12 months, did you do any type of bicycling for fun or exercise?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q38> 9. Refused

Q36 Did any of your bicycling occur on back-country roads, trails, or cross country, riding a mountain bike or hybrid bike?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q36a On how many different days did you go riding in the back country with a mountain bike or a hybrid bike? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q37 ...Did you go rollerblading or inline skating?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q38 Did you go horseback riding or do other equestrian activities?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q45> 9. Refused

Q42 Was any of your horseback riding done on trails, back roads, or cross country?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q45> 9. Refused

Q42a On how many different days did you go horseback riding on trails, back roads, or cross country? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q45 Did you go picnicking?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q45a On how many different days did you go picnicking? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q51 Did you go to a gathering of family or friends in an outdoor area away from a home?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q51a On how many different days did you go a gathering of family or friends in an outdoor area way from home? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

KIDS12 Did you accompany one or more young persons under 16 outdoors for walking, biking, playing sports, observing nature, or any other outdoor recreation activity?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q57 During the past 12 months did you participate in yard games such as horseshoes, croquet, or frisbee?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q58 Did you visit an outdoor nature center, a nature trail, a visitor center, or a zoo?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q68> 9. Refused

Q58a On how many different days did you visit an outdoor center, a nature trail, a visitor center, or a zoo? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q68 Did you visit prehistoric structures, or archaeological sites?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q74> 9. Refused

Q68a On how many different days did you visit a prehistoric structure, or archaeological site? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q74 Did you visit any historic sites, buildings, or monuments?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q63> 9. Refused

Q74a On how many different days did you visit an historic site, building, or monument? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q63 ... did you attend outdoor concerts, plays, or other outdoor performances?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q67 ... did you attend outdoor sports events?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q80 Did you go walking for exercise or pleasure?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q80a On how many different days did you go walking for exercise or pleasure? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q81 Did you play with or walk a pet outdoors?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q83 Did you go day hiking?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q83a On how many different days did you go day hiking? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q90 Did you go orienteering? <Orienteering is a cross-country race in which each participant uses a map and compass to navigate his/her way between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course.>

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q92 Did you visit a farm or other agricultural setting for recreation in the past 12 months? For example, to view rural scenery, to watch farmyard activities, to pick apples, etc.

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

<If respondent seems hesitant : "Other examples include buying fresh produce at a farm, taking a hayride, cutting a Christmas tree, and learning about agriculture.">

Q93 Did you go backpacking on trails or cross country?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q93a On how many different days did you go backpacking on trails or cross country? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q101_109 Did you go camping at either a developed or primitive camping area?

<Developed sites are areas with improved roads, campsites and water taps, and sometimes with utility hookups, flush toilets, showers, stores, or laundry facilities>.

1. Developed 8. Don’t know

3. Primitive 2. No

4. Both 9. Refused

Q101a On how many different days did you camp at developed sites with improved roads, campsites and water taps, and sometimes with utility hookups, flush toilets, showers, stores, or laundry facilities? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q109a On how many different days did you camp at primitive sites? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q118 Did you go mountain climbing? (mountain climbing is technical climbing that involves the use of specialized equipment as well as the challenges of weather and altitude, and where the goal is to reach a summit.)

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q118a On how many different days did you go mountain climbing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q124 Did you go rock climbing? (technical climbing that involves the use of specialized equipment to move up a 'route' on a rock wall or face.)

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q124a On how many different days did you go rock climbing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q130 Did you go caving?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q130a On how many different days did you go caving? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q131 Did you visit a wilderness or other primitive, roadless area?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q131a On how many different days did you visit a wilderness or other primitive, roadless area? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q134 During the past 12 months, did you gather mushrooms, berries, firewood, or other natural products?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q135> 9. Refused

Q134a On how many different days did you gather mushrooms, berries, firewood, or other natural products? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q135 Did you do any home gardening or landscaping for pleasure?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q136 During the past 12 months, did you view, identify, or photograph birds?

1 Yes 8 Don’t know

2 NO <go to Q148> 9 Refused

Q136a. On how many different days did you view, identify or photograph birds?

A. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q148 Did you view, identify, or photograph salt or freshwater fish?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO 9. Refused

Q142 During the past 12 months did you view, identify, or photograph wildlife besides birds for example, deer, bears, snakes, butterflies, turtles?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q151> 9. Refused

Q142a. On how many different days did you view, identify, or photograph any wildlife besides birds?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q151 During the past 12 months did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q154> 9. Refused

Q151b. On how many different days did you view, identify, or photograph wildflowers, trees, or other natural vegetation?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q154 During the past 12 months did you view or photograph natural scenery?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO 9. Refused

Q154a On how many different days did you view or photography natural scenery? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q154b Did you take any special excursions or boat tours in an ocean, bay, gulf or inlet?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO 9. Refused

Q152 Did you go hunting during the past 12 months?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO < go to Q202> 9. Refused

Q153 Did you hunt big game?

<Does not include birds.>

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO < go to Q159> 9. Refused

Q153a. On how many different days did you go big game hunting?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q159 Did you hunt small game?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO < go to Q165> 9. Refused

Q159a. On how many different days did you go small game hunting?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q165 Did you hunt waterfowl such as ducks or geese?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO < go to Q171> 9. Refused

Q165a. On how many different days did you hunt waterfowl such as ducks or geese?

A. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q171 Did you do any winter activities such as ice skating, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or sledding in the past 12 months?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q202> 9. Refused

Q172 Did you go ice skating outdoors?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q174> 9. Refused

Q174 Did you go downhill skiing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q174a On how many different days did you go downhill skiing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q173 Did you go snowboarding?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q173a On how many different days did you go snowboarding? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q180 Did you go cross‑country skiing or ski touring?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q180a On how many different days did you go cross-country skiing or ski touring? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q189 Did you go snowmobiling?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q189a On how many different days did you go snowmobiling? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q195 ... did you go sledding?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q195a ... did you go snowshoeing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q195b. On how many different days did you go snowshoeing?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q202 During the past 12 months, did you go sightseeing, driving for pleasure on roads, or driving ATVs or motorcycles off road?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q221> 9. Refused

Q203 Did you go sightseeing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q207> 9. Refused

Q203a On how many different days did you go sightseeing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q207 Did you go driving for pleasure on country roads or in a park, forest, or other

natural setting?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q197> 9. Refused

Q207a On how many different days did you go driving or motor cycle riding for pleasure on country roads or in a park, forest, or other natural setting? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q207b How many of those <XXX> days were for motor cycle riding?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q197 Did you drive off‑road for recreation using a 4-wheel drive, ATV, or motorcycle?

<Off-road is defined as off of paved or gravel roads. ATV stands for “All Terrain Vehicle”.>

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q221> 9. Refused

Q197a On how many different days did you drive off-road for recreation using a 4-wheel drive, ATV, or motorcycle? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q197b Which type of vehicle do you typically ride or drive for off-road recreation?

1. ATV

2. 4-wheel drive street vehicle

3. modified OHV

4. motorcycle

5. Any other type of vehicle

Q221 During the past 12 months did you go fishing in either fresh or saltwater?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q256> 9. Refused

Q222 Did you go freshwater fishing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q234> 9. Refused

Q222a On how many different days did you go freshwater fishing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No <go to Q234> 9. Refused

Q234 Did you go fishing in cold water such as mountain rivers, lakes, or streams for trout?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q234a On how many different days did you go fishing in cold water? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q240 ... did you go ice fishing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q228 Did you go fishing in warm water rivers, lakes, or streams for bass, bream, catfish, pike, walleye, crappie, or perch?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q228a On how many different days did you go fishing in warm water? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q241 Did you go saltwater fishing?

1. Yes

2. NO <go to Q256 if Q222=2; else if Q222=1 go to Q247>

8. Don’t know

9. Refused

Q241a. On how many different days did you go saltwater fishing?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q247 Did you go fishing for ocean-to-freshwater migratory fish such salmon, shad, or steelhead trout?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO 9. Refused

Q247a On how many different days did you go fishing for ocean-to-freshwater migratory fish? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q256 During the past 12 months did you go sailing, motor boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, surfing, sailboarding, or any other form of boating?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q319> 9. Refused

Q257 Did you go sailing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q266> 9. Refused

Q266 Did you go canoeing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q272> 9. Refused

Q266a On how many different days did you go canoeing? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q266b Did you go canoeing in freshwater, saltwater, or both?

<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>

1. FRESHWATER <go to Q266c>

2. SALTWATER <go to Q272c>

3. BOTH <go to Q266c>

8. Don’t know <go to Q272>

9. Refused <go to Q272>

Q272 Did you go kayaking?

1. Yes

2. NO <go to Q278, else go to Q278 (if Q266=yes and if Q272=no)>

8. Don’t know

9. Refused

Q272a. On how many different days did you go kayaking?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q272b Did you go kayaking in freshwater, saltwater, or both?

<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>

1. FRESHWATER <go to Q272c>

2. SALTWATER <go to Q278>

3. BOTH <go to Q272c>

8. Don’t know <go to Q278>

9. Refused <go to Q278>

Q278 Did you go rowing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q290> 9. Refused

Q290 Did you go motorboating?

<Does not include personal watercraft.>

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q296> 9. Refused

Q290a. On how many different days did you go motorboating?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q290b Did you go motorboating in freshwater, saltwater, or both?

<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>

1. FRESHWATER <go to Q290c>

2. SALTWATER <go to Q296>

3. BOTH <go to Q290c>

8. Don’t know <go to Q296>

9. Refused <go to Q296>

Q296 Did you go waterskiing or any other activity being towed behind a boat, for example with a kneeboard or tube?

<Includes kneeboarding, barefooting, or similar activities like being pulled on a tube.>

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q302> 9. Refused

Q296a. On how many different days did you go waterskiing or other activity towed behind a boat?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q296b Did you go waterskiing or other towed activity in freshwater, saltwater, or both?

<For saltwater, please include mixed fresh-salt water in tidal portions of rivers and bays.>

1. FRESHWATER <go to Q296c>

2. SALTWATER <go to Q296c_1>

3. BOTH <go to Q296>

8. Don’t know <go to Q302>

9. Refused <go to Q302>

Q302 Did you go boating using a personal watercraft such as jet skis, wave runners, etc.?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q284> 9. Refused

Q302a. On how many different days did you go boating using a personal watercraft?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q284 Did you go rafting, tubing, or any other type of floating on rivers or other flowing water?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO 9. Refused

Q284a On how many different days did you go rafting, tubing or floating? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q308 Did you go sailboarding or windsurfing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q314> 9. Refused

Q314 Did you go surfing?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q319> 9. Refused

Q319 During the past 12 months, did you go swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, or visit a beach or other waterside area?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to next section> 9. Refused

Q320 Did you go swimming in an outdoor pool?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q326> 9. Refused

Q326 Did you go swimming in streams, lakes, ponds, or the ocean?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q332> 9. Refused

Q326a. On how many different days did you go swimming in streams, lakes, ponds, or the ocean?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q332 During the past 12 months did you go snorkeling?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q337> 9. Refused

Q337 During the past 12 months did you go scuba diving?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q209> 9. Refused

Q209 During the past 12 months did you visit beaches for any outdoor recreation activities?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO <go to Q211> 9. Refused

Q209a. On how many different days did you visit beaches?

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q211 During the past 12 months, did you visit a waterside other than a beach for recreation activities?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. NO < go to next section> 9. Refused

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

Qfave1 Of the following outdoor recreation activities you participated in during the last 12 months, which do you consider to be your favorite activity?

These are possible “favorite” activities. Only those the respondent participated in are offered to the respondent. If respondent did not participate in any of these activities, caller selects “0” and skips this section.

Backpacking

Fishing

Rock climbing

Canoeing

Horseback riding

Sightseeing

Caving

Hunting

Snowboarding

Cross country skiing

Motorboating

Snowmobiling

Day hiking

Mountain biking

Visit wilderness

Developed camping

Mountain climbing

Visit beaches

Downhill skiing

Picnicking

Walking

Driving for pleasure

Primitive camping

Walking or playing with pet

Driving off-road

Gathering of family/friends

Swimming in lakes streams ocean

Gather natural products

View/identify/photograph birds

Rafting/tubing/floating

View /identify/photograph wildlife

Riding personal watercraft

View/identify photograph scenery

View/identify/photograph natural vegetation

Visit outdoor nature center/nature trail/zoo

Visit prehistoric structure/archeological sites

Visit historic sites/building/monuments

DAYS During the past 12 months, on how many different days did you go <favorite activitying identified in Qfave1>? <count any part of a day as a whole day>

A.. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

nth1a Please think about the outdoor places where you have gone over the last 12 months to go <favorite activitying>. Have you gone <favorite activitying>in your own yard or other places in your neighborhood?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

nth1b In the last 12 months Have you gone <favorite activitying> in parks, play grounds, trails, lakes, or other outdoor places within a 15 minute walk but outside you residence area and neighborhood?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

nth1c …Have you gone <favorite activitying> in parks, play grounds, trails, lakes, or other outdoor places more than a 15 minute walk but within a half hour ride by car or public transportation?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

nth1d … Have you gone <favorite activitying> in an outdoor place more than a half hour ride by car or by public transportation from your residence?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

nth2 About how many miles is it to the outdoor place more than a half hour from your residence where you go most often?

MILES____

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

DEMOGRAPHICS

FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES, I NEED TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL.

Q560 What is your zip code?

A. ENTER RESPONSE

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q567 What is your age?

A. ENTER RESPONSE ****

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q569 Record sex <ask only if unsure>

1. Male 8. Don’t know

2. Female 9. Refused

Q580 When answering the next few questions about your household, please count yourself.

Including yourself, how many people live in your household? Include family, boarders or other non-family members.

A. ENTER RESPONSE

-98. Don’t know <go to Q592>

-99. Refused

Q586a How many of these (number from 580) people are under the age of 16?

A. ENTER RESPONSE <go to 589a>

-98. Don’t know <go to Q592>

-99. Refused

Q589a How many children living in your household are age 6 to 15?

1. ENTER RESPONSE

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

KIDS MODULE

IF the answer to Q589a is only one 6 to 15 year old, and if the respondent is 20 or older, ask questions highlighted in green.

IF the answer to 589a is two or more 6 to 15 year olds, wording is slightly different, but again, apply only if respondent is 20 or older. Only applies to the first couple of Qs.

IF the person is 16 to 19, ask the questions highlighted in yellow of the respondent themselves. These are slightly reworded. We will not ask respondents 16 to 19 about kids 6 to 15. But we want 589a so we know about the kids in the household.

Introduction: We are studying outdoor activities of young people between 6 and 15 years of age. Think of that young person in your household who is between 6 and 15. Would you be willing to answer a few questions about them and their outdoor activities? We are studying outdoor activities of young people between 6 and 15 years of age. Think about the young person in your household between 6 and 15 who had the last birthday. Would you be willing to answer a few questions about them and their outdoor activities? “We are studying the outdoor activities of young people. We would like to ask a few more questions about your outdoor activities.”

1 Yes

2 No (skip to question 569)

KIDS1 How old is this young person who is between the ages of 6 and 15? How old is the person between the ages of 6 and 15 who had the last birthday? (Skip if respondent if 16 to 19.)

A. Enter Response

-98 Don’t know

-99 Refused

KIDS2 Are that young person male or female? Same whether one or two+ kids. (Skip if respondent is 16 to 19.)

1 Male

2 Female

KIDS2a What is your relation to this young person? Same (Skip if respondent is 16 to 19.)

1 Parent or guardian

2 Brother or sister

3 Uncle or aunt

4 Grandparent

5 Other

KIDS3a To the best of your knowledge, how much time did this young person spend outdoors on a typical week day this past week? Same. How much time did you spend outdoors on a typical week day this past week?

1 none

2 less than 1/2 hour a day

3 about 1/2 hour a day

4 about 1 hour

5 2 - 3 hours

6 4 or more hours

8 Don’t know

KIDS3b To the best of your knowledge, how much time did this person spend outdoors on a typical weekend day this past week? Same. How much time did you spend outdoors on a typical weekend day this past week?

1 none

2 less than 1/2 hour a day

3 about 1/2 hour a day

4 about 1 hour

5 2 - 3 hours

6 4 or more hours

8 Don’t know

KIDS4 During the past week, which of the following types of outdoor activities did this young person participate in? (Randomized order) Same. Which of the following general categories of activities did you participate in last week?

a Playing or practicing team sports such as soccer, baseball, field hockey, or football

b Playing other sports such as tennis, golf, archery, yard games or any other sport activity

c Swimming, diving, snorkeling or other muscle-powered activities in the water

d Biking, jogging, walking, skate boarding, skating, or other muscle-powered

activities not in water

e Reading, studying, board games or other activities mostly done while sitting outdoors

f Riding motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, or other off-road motor vehicles

g Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, or other motorized water activities

h Rowing, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, or other paddling activities in water

i Snow skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, or other muscle-

powered snow sports without motors

j Hiking, camping, fishing, or other nature activities

k Attending camps, field trips, outdoor classes, or other organized outdoor events

l Bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower identification, or similar nature

interests

o Listening to music, watching movies or playing games outdoors using hand-held or lap-top electronic devices?

n Any other outdoor activities come to mind? List ___________________________

m JUST Playing outside the home or at the playground with friends (Don’t ask this item of 16 to 19 year olds. Substitute item at end of this list.)

Hanging out or just being with friends at our favorite outdoor places

KIDS5a – KIDS5b Of the outdoor activities this young person participated

in last week, which TWO do you think they spent the most time doing? Same. Of the outdoor activities you participated in last week, which two did you spend the most time doing?

___ List activities identified in KIDS4, include the “any-other-activity” by name.

-98 Don’t know

-99 Refused

KIDS6 Which one of these activities is their (your) favorite? Same.

___ List activities identified in KIDS5

-98 Don’t know

-99 Refused

KIDS11Of the time this young person spent outdoors this past week, how much of it was spent at places that are mostly natural, such as in the woods or a meadow, at a river or pond, at a nature center or on a greenway trail, or a park? Would you say it was

1 None of it

2 About ¼ of it

3 About 1/3 of it

4 About ½ of it

5 More than ½ of it

8 Don’t know

[ Caller note: a “playground” or “school yard” with slides and swings and no undeveloped area is not “mostly natural.”]

KIDS7 In your opinion, does the young person you are referring to spend more, about the same or less time outdoors now than they did this time last year? Same. Do you spend less, about the same or more time outdoors now than you did this time last year?

1 More

2 About the same

3 Less

8 Don’t Know

9 Refused

KIDS8a Which of the following are reasons why this young person doesn’t spend more time outdoors than they already do? Same. (randomize) Which of the following are reasons why you don’t spend more time outdoors than you already to?

a the person has been (I am) spending time at the mall, shopping, at movie theaters, or hanging out .

b the person has been (I have) become involved in sports, dance, music, gymnastics, cheerleading, or other indoor activities away from home.

c the person has been (I have) become interested in video games, watching dvd’s or TV

d the person has been become interested in the internet, e-mailing, text messaging, talking on the phone, etc.

e the person has been (I have) become interested in listening to music, reading, art, etc. at home

f It is not safe to play or do sports outside

g The person was (I was) injured or developed a health problem

h The person doesn’t (I don’t) have anyone to play or do outdoor sports with

i The neighborhood does not have good access to play grounds, sports fields, or other places to go outdoors

j The person (I) don’t have transportation

k Any other reasons come to mind? __________________________________

KIDS9 Do you or any other adult members of the household go with this young person outdoors for recreational activities near home or away? Same. Does some adult member of the household go with you outdoors for recreational activities, near home or away?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

KIDS10a Does this person (Do you) have a TV in their (your) room?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

KIDS10b Does this person (Do you) have a computer in their (your ) room?

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

DEMOGRAPHICS (CONTINUED)

Q569a Ethnicity: Are you?

1. Hispanic or Latino? 8. Don’t know

2. Not Hispanic or Latino 9. Refused

Q572 Which best describes your ethnic origin?

1 Mexican 5 Other

2 Puerto Rican 8 Don't know

3 Cuban 9 Refused

4 South or Central American

Q570 What race or races do you consider yourself to be? <respondents may select more than one race>

1. American Indian or Alaska Native <go to Q571b> 8. Don’t know

2. Asian <go to Q571> 9. Refused

3. Black or African American <go to Q571b>

4. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <go to Q571a>

5. White <go to Q571b>

Q571 As an Asian, which of the following best describes your ethnic origin?

1 Chinese 6 Asian Indian

2 Filipino 7 Other

3 Korean 8 Don't know

4 Vietnamese 9 Refused

5 Japanese

Q571a As an Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, which of the following best describes your ethnic origin?

1 Hawaiian 7 Other

2 Samoan 8 Don't know

3 Guamanian 9 Refused

Q571b Were you born in the United States?

1. Yes

2. No, but an American citizen born in another country

3. No <go to Q571c>

8. Don’t know

9. Refused

Q571c What year did you come to live in the United States?

A. ENTER RESPONSE **** <go to Q573>

-98. Don’t know <go to Q573>

-99. Refused <go to Q573>

Q571d Were your parents born in the United States?

1. Yes

2. No, but an American citizen born in another country

3. No

4. One parent was, the other was not.

8. Don’t know

9. Refused

Q573 What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?

1. 8th grade or less

2. 9th ‑ 11th grade

3. High school graduate or GED

4. Some college <or technical/trade school>, but have not yet graduated

5. Associate’s <or technical/trade school> degree (AA or AS)

6. Bachelor's degree (BA, AB, BS)

7. Master’s degree

8. Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, JD)

9. Doctorate degree (PhD, EdD)

10. Other

11. Don’t know

12. Refused

Q575a How many hours per week do you work in outside paying employment?

A. ENTER RESPONSE **** <if response is > or = 40, go to Q593a2>

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Which of the following describes you? <may answer more than one>

ASK ONLY IF 575a is ZERO

Q576 Retired

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q577 Student

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q578 Full-time homemaker

1. Yes 8. Don’t know

2. No 9. Refused

Q593b2 Finally, Counting all sources, such as wages, salaries, dividends, rents, royalties,

etc., in what range was your annual TOTAL FAMILY income before taxes:

1. $4,999 or less 12 Don’t know

2. $5,000 to $9,999 13 Refused

3. $10,000 to $14,999

4. $15,000 to $19,999

5. $20,000 to $24,999

6. $25,000 to $34,999

7. $35,000 to $49,999

8. $50,000 to $74,999

9. $75,000 to $99,999

10. $100,000 to 149,999

11. $150,000 or more

Q600 Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

REFUSAL QUESTIONS

Q594. So that I may complete my report on calls I make, can I ask you two quick questions?

1 Yes

2 No --> end of interview

RFQ80. During the past 12 months, did you go walking for exercise or pleasure?

1 Yes

2 No

8 Don’t know

9 Refused

Q596. What is your age?

A. ENTER RESPONSE

-98. Don’t know

-99. Refused

Q598. Thank you very much for your time. Good Bye!

[RECORD GENDER]

1 MALE

2 FEMALE

8 DON'T KNOW

Interviewer: Do not ask this question, just code the appropriate answer. If unsure then code as a Don’t Know.