People aren't always looking to just hike, camp or ski when they head to U.S. Forest Service lands. The agency on Friday released a summary of a 2012 visitor survey. It said 37% of respondents said they spent time simply relaxing when they visited Forest Service lands. When asked about their primary recreation activities, the most common responses were hiking or walking; downhill skiing; and viewing natural features. The Forest Service counts roughly 160 million visitors each year, and about 16% are age 16 or younger. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that while national budget cuts have limited the availability of some facilities this year, he doesn't expect a significant dip in visitors.
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