| NEBRASKA 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 | 49.5 | 25,914 | 43.3 | 25,939 | 20.6 | 12,338 | 37.3 | 64,191 |
| Developed camping | 47.9 | 25,060 | 43.6 | 26,109 | 16.3 | 9,729 | 35.4 | 60,898 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 38.6 | 20,206 | 33.3 | 19,960 | 30.8 | 18,391 | 34.0 | 58,557 |
| Day hiking | 35.3 | 18,451 | 36.0 | 21,574 | 18.5 | 11,064 | 29.7 | 51,089 |
| Drive off-road | 36.1 | 18,915 | 28.9 | 17,298 | 11.3 | 6,779 | 25.0 | 42,992 |
| Hunting (any type) | 34.0 | 17,788 | 28.3 | 16,965 | 12.9 | 7,722 | 24.7 | 42,475 |
| Primitive camping | 30.3 | 15,875 | 25.8 | 15,479 | 10.9 | 6,506 | 22.0 | 37,860 |
| Mountain biking | 33.3 | 17,429 | 18.4 | 11,007 | 7.0 | 4,190 | 19.0 | 32,626 |
| Small game hunting | 23.1 | 12,092 | 21.0 | 12,602 | 6.2 | 3,731 | 16.5 | 28,425 |
| Big game hunting | 21.9 | 11,476 | 16.3 | 9,757 | 6.7 | 4,003 | 14.7 | 25,236 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 21.6 | 11,295 | 16.2 | 9,691 | 5.9 | 3,536 | 14.3 | 24,522 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 11.9 | 6,218 | 9.7 | 5,790 | 4.1 | 2,478 | 8.4 | 14,486 |
| Backpacking | 13.2 | 6,899 | 8.5 | 5,082 | 2.3 | 1,399 | 7.8 | 13,380 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,337, age 35-54=59,914, age 55+=59,805. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 62.6 | 32,770 | 67.7 | 40,560 | 55.0 | 32,899 | 61.7 | 106,229 |
| Sightseeing | 49.4 | 25,873 | 62.7 | 37,538 | 55.1 | 32,966 | 56.0 | 96,377 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 63.5 | 33,226 | 56.4 | 33,815 | 41.4 | 24,757 | 53.4 | 91,798 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 52.1 | 27,243 | 57.1 | 34,225 | 42.7 | 25,521 | 50.6 | 86,989 |
| Visit historic sites | 51.6 | 27,030 | 51.7 | 30,970 | 40.7 | 24,318 | 47.8 | 82,318 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 42.1 | 22,037 | 49.5 | 29,634 | 39.4 | 23,578 | 43.7 | 75,249 |
| View/photograph birds | 25.3 | 13,234 | 37.6 | 22,549 | 34.6 | 20,692 | 32.8 | 56,475 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 35.8 | 18,741 | 38.4 | 22,983 | 23.5 | 14,064 | 32.4 | 55,788 |
| View/photograph fish | 28.0 | 14,644 | 28.7 | 17,193 | 16.3 | 9,759 | 24.2 | 41,596 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 25.6 | 13,394 | 26.5 | 15,896 | 17.6 | 10,528 | 23.1 | 39,818 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,337, age 35-54=59,914, age 55+=59,805. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 81.4 | 42,588 | 84.9 | 50,858 | 81.5 | 48,742 | 82.6 | 142,188 |
| Family gathering | 84.1 | 44,028 | 80.9 | 48,468 | 69.6 | 41,635 | 78.0 | 134,131 |
| Driving for pleasure | 63.9 | 33,445 | 64.8 | 38,848 | 56.2 | 33,624 | 61.6 | 105,917 |
| Picnicking | 55.6 | 29,109 | 70.1 | 42,027 | 54.9 | 32,838 | 60.4 | 103,974 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 56.2 | 29,407 | 42.6 | 25,526 | 18.3 | 10,961 | 38.3 | 65,894 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 26.0 | 13,628 | 21.2 | 12,692 | 8.2 | 4,923 | 18.2 | 31,243 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,337, age 35-54=59,914, age 55+=59,805. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 56.4 | 29,508 | 45.2 | 27,069 | 27.9 | 16,696 | 42.6 | 73,273 |
| Boating (any type) | 55.4 | 28,972 | 44.8 | 26,826 | 20.8 | 12,450 | 39.7 | 68,248 |
| Warmwater fishing | 50.5 | 26,423 | 40.4 | 24,201 | 22.8 | 13,630 | 37.3 | 64,254 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 56.9 | 29,771 | 42.4 | 25,427 | 9.9 | 5,916 | 35.5 | 61,114 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 47.3 | 24,744 | 35.3 | 21,156 | 12.3 | 7,355 | 31.0 | 53,255 |
| Visit a beach | 41.9 | 21,950 | 36.2 | 21,702 | 15.1 | 9,023 | 30.6 | 52,675 |
| Motorboating | 39.7 | 20,781 | 35.8 | 21,464 | 15.5 | 9,260 | 29.9 | 51,505 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 36.9 | 19,337 | 28.5 | 17,076 | 8.6 | 5,147 | 24.2 | 41,560 |
| Coldwater fishing | 23.5 | 12,276 | 14.9 | 8,912 | 8.7 | 5,182 | 15.3 | 26,370 |
| Waterskiing | 27.8 | 14,572 | 13.7 | 8,219 | 2.9 | 1,709 | 14.2 | 24,500 |
| Rafting | 23.9 | 12,506 | 14.2 | 8,489 | 2.8 | 1,652 | 13.2 | 22,647 |
| Use personal watercraft | 25.3 | 13,255 | 9.3 | 5,561 | 1.8 | 1,083 | 11.6 | 19,899 |
| Canoeing | 12.5 | 6,531 | 9.7 | 5,841 | 3.8 | 2,276 | 8.5 | 14,648 |
| Rowing | 5.1 | 2,664 | 3.2 | 1,926 | 2.3 | 1,349 | 3.5 | 5,939 |
| Snorkeling | 2.7 | 1,410 | 5.1 | 3,055 | 1.7 | 1,018 | 3.2 | 5,483 |
| Sailing | 1.5 | 762 | 3.2 | 1,906 | 1.8 | 1,047 | 2.2 | 3,715 |
| Kayaking | 1.8 | 960 | 1.5 | 913 | 1.8 | 1,064 | 1.7 | 2,937 |
| Saltwater fishing | 1.3 | 680 | 1.7 | 1,009 | 1.0 | 595 | 1.3 | 2,284 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.2 | 1,150 | 0.3 | 162 | 0.6 | 384 | 1.0 | 1,696 |
| Scuba diving | 0.6 | 301 | 1.6 | 969 | 0.2 | 121 | 0.8 | 1,391 |
| Windsurfing | 0.4 | 198 | 0.5 | 295 | 0.1 | 79 | 0.3 | 572 |
| Surfing | 0.2 | 84 | 0.1 | 32 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 116 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,337, age 35-54=59,914, age 55+=59,805. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 49.1 | 25,695 | 36.2 | 21,668 | 9.3 | 5,558 | 30.8 | 52,921 |
| Snowmobiling | 14.5 | 7,598 | 7.0 | 4,167 | 3.2 | 1,924 | 8.0 | 13,689 |
| Downhill skiing | 13.4 | 7,006 | 8.6 | 5,158 | 1.3 | 783 | 7.5 | 12,947 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.6 | 1,896 | 3.8 | 2,274 | 1.3 | 761 | 2.9 | 4,931 |
| Snowboarding | 6.0 | 3,139 | 2.4 | 1,417 | 0.2 | 139 | 2.7 | 4,695 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=52,337, age 35-54=59,914, age 55+=59,805. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 39.1 | 1,333 | 38.7 | 1,024 | 14.6 | 152 | 35.4 | 2,509 |
| Developed camping | 40.4 | 1,376 | 31.8 | 840 | 9.5 | 99 | 32.7 | 2,315 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 22.8 | 777 | 22.2 | 587 | 14.8 | 154 | 21.4 | 1,518 |
| Day hiking | 44.9 | 1,530 | 43.1 | 1,140 | 21.6 | 224 | 40.8 | 2,894 |
| Drive off-road | 36.7 | 1,251 | 25.0 | 660 | 10.1 | 105 | 28.4 | 2,016 |
| Hunting (any type) | 32.7 | 1,115 | 29.1 | 769 | 15.3 | 159 | 28.8 | 2,043 |
| Primitive camping | 22.8 | 777 | 22.4 | 592 | 10.2 | 106 | 20.8 | 1,475 |
| Mountain biking | 38.9 | 1,326 | 19.7 | 521 | 9.3 | 97 | 27.4 | 1,944 |
| Small game hunting | 18.3 | 625 | 21.1 | 559 | 6.6 | 69 | 17.7 | 1,253 |
| Big game hunting | 15.5 | 527 | 13.9 | 368 | 5.8 | 60 | 13.5 | 955 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 20.5 | 699 | 15.1 | 398 | 4.9 | 51 | 16.2 | 1,148 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 9.7 | 331 | 8.9 | 234 | 4.9 | 51 | 8.7 | 616 |
| Backpacking | 18.9 | 645 | 10.7 | 283 | 3.2 | 33 | 13.6 | 961 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,408, age 35-54=2,644, age 55+=1,038. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 46.7 | 1,590 | 46.7 | 1,236 | 33.7 | 350 | 44.8 | 3,176 |
| Sightseeing | 28.2 | 962 | 44.4 | 1,174 | 28.3 | 294 | 34.3 | 2,430 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 54.6 | 1,861 | 53.6 | 1,418 | 35.1 | 364 | 51.4 | 3,643 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 33.4 | 1,139 | 36.6 | 968 | 22.8 | 237 | 33.1 | 2,344 |
| Visit historic sites | 40.2 | 1,370 | 37.3 | 986 | 26.1 | 271 | 37.1 | 2,627 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 28.6 | 974 | 30.5 | 806 | 19.3 | 200 | 27.9 | 1,980 |
| View/photograph birds | 16.0 | 544 | 22.4 | 591 | 16.5 | 171 | 18.4 | 1,306 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 25.1 | 854 | 26.2 | 694 | 16.5 | 171 | 24.2 | 1,719 |
| View/photograph fish | 21.4 | 728 | 22.0 | 582 | 14.7 | 153 | 20.6 | 1,463 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 22.6 | 770 | 23.8 | 630 | 9.7 | 101 | 21.2 | 1,501 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,408, age 35-54=2,644, age 55+=1,038. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 58.1 | 1,981 | 66.8 | 1,765 | 61.6 | 639 | 61.8 | 4,385 |
| Family gathering | 80.4 | 2,740 | 77.0 | 2,037 | 60.2 | 625 | 76.2 | 5,402 |
| Driving for pleasure | 39.9 | 1,361 | 46.8 | 1,237 | 34.4 | 357 | 41.7 | 2,955 |
| Picnicking | 38.1 | 1,300 | 60.2 | 1,592 | 41.7 | 433 | 46.9 | 3,325 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 61.6 | 2,098 | 43.2 | 1,142 | 15.3 | 159 | 47.9 | 3,399 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 23.5 | 802 | 22.8 | 602 | 8.8 | 91 | 21.1 | 1,495 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,408, age 35-54=2,644, age 55+=1,038. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 45.1 | 1,537 | 34.7 | 917 | 28.3 | 294 | 38.8 | 2,748 |
| Boating (any type) | 31.7 | 1,081 | 26.7 | 705 | 14.1 | 146 | 27.2 | 1,932 |
| Warmwater fishing | 36.4 | 1,239 | 29.2 | 772 | 18.7 | 194 | 31.1 | 2,205 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 37.1 | 1,266 | 35.7 | 944 | 6.5 | 67 | 32.1 | 2,277 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 34.9 | 1,191 | 27.3 | 721 | 14.1 | 146 | 29.0 | 2,058 |
| Visit a beach | 26.8 | 914 | 31.2 | 826 | 8.2 | 85 | 25.7 | 1,825 |
| Motorboating | 20.3 | 691 | 17.6 | 466 | 8.6 | 89 | 17.6 | 1,246 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 26.8 | 912 | 22.7 | 601 | 6.2 | 64 | 22.2 | 1,577 |
| Coldwater fishing | 22.5 | 768 | 15.0 | 396 | 10.6 | 110 | 18.0 | 1,274 |
| Waterskiing | 19.1 | 651 | 11.2 | 295 | 2.1 | 22 | 13.7 | 968 |
| Rafting | 18.9 | 645 | 9.8 | 258 | 1.9 | 20 | 13.0 | 923 |
| Use personal watercraft | 19.4 | 661 | 7.7 | 204 | 0.4 | 4 | 12.3 | 869 |
| Canoeing | 4.0 | 137 | 4.7 | 125 | 2.9 | 30 | 4.1 | 292 |
| Rowing | 2.8 | 94 | 1.8 | 48 | 2.8 | 29 | 2.4 | 171 |
| Snorkeling | 1.3 | 43 | 3.3 | 86 | 1.1 | 11 | 2.0 | 140 |
| Sailing | 0.4 | 14 | 2.1 | 55 | 1.1 | 11 | 1.1 | 80 |
| Kayaking | 1.0 | 35 | 0.8 | 22 | 1.7 | 18 | 1.1 | 75 |
| Saltwater fishing | 1.9 | 64 | 1.3 | 35 | 0.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 104 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.4 | 48 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 52 |
| Scuba diving | 0.2 | 7 | 1.5 | 39 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 46 |
| Windsurfing | 0.2 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 8 |
| Surfing | 0.3 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 9 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,408, age 35-54=2,644, age 55+=1,038. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 41.2 | 1,404 | 30.5 | 807 | 9.2 | 96 | 32.5 | 2,307 |
| Snowmobiling | 7.0 | 239 | 4.6 | 121 | 2.0 | 21 | 5.4 | 381 |
| Downhill skiing | 14.6 | 496 | 6.0 | 158 | 0.5 | 5 | 9.3 | 659 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.3 | 78 | 1.8 | 48 | 0.5 | 5 | 1.8 | 131 |
| Snowboarding | 9.0 | 307 | 4.0 | 105 | 0.4 | 4 | 5.9 | 416 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,408, age 35-54=2,644, age 55+=1,038. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 36.8 | 1,185 | 27.5 | 609 | 14.9 | 161 | 30.0 | 1,955 |
| Developed camping | 34.2 | 1,103 | 35.0 | 774 | 13.7 | 148 | 31.1 | 2,025 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 33.4 | 1,078 | 23.1 | 511 | 25.3 | 274 | 28.6 | 1,863 |
| Day hiking | 34.8 | 1,123 | 37.2 | 824 | 20.5 | 222 | 33.3 | 2,169 |
| Drive off-road | 19.8 | 638 | 20.5 | 454 | 6.8 | 74 | 17.9 | 1,166 |
| Hunting (any type) | 9.7 | 312 | 6.2 | 137 | 0.7 | 8 | 7.0 | 457 |
| Primitive camping | 19.3 | 623 | 14.2 | 314 | 4.2 | 45 | 15.1 | 982 |
| Mountain biking | 30.6 | 987 | 16.8 | 371 | 4.2 | 45 | 21.5 | 1,403 |
| Small game hunting | 7.4 | 239 | 3.6 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.9 | 318 |
| Big game hunting | 5.6 | 182 | 2.2 | 48 | 0.3 | 3 | 3.6 | 233 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 16.2 | 522 | 12.0 | 266 | 4.0 | 43 | 12.7 | 831 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 2.9 | 94 | 3.1 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 2.5 | 163 |
| Backpacking | 7.9 | 255 | 4.8 | 106 | 0.6 | 7 | 5.6 | 368 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,224, age 35-54=2,213, age 55+=1,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 48.3 | 1,556 | 53.6 | 1,187 | 44.1 | 478 | 49.4 | 3,221 |
| Sightseeing | 35.0 | 1,127 | 37.1 | 820 | 39.7 | 430 | 36.5 | 2,377 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 70.6 | 2,275 | 53.1 | 1,176 | 41.7 | 452 | 59.9 | 3,903 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 32.9 | 1,061 | 35.5 | 786 | 27.8 | 301 | 32.9 | 2,148 |
| Visit historic sites | 38.6 | 1,244 | 42.7 | 944 | 32.7 | 354 | 39.0 | 2,542 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 33.6 | 1,082 | 39.6 | 876 | 32.6 | 353 | 35.4 | 2,311 |
| View/photograph birds | 16.4 | 530 | 24.5 | 542 | 22.6 | 245 | 20.2 | 1,317 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 21.3 | 687 | 23.6 | 523 | 13.1 | 142 | 20.7 | 1,352 |
| View/photograph fish | 19.5 | 628 | 18.7 | 413 | 7.1 | 77 | 17.1 | 1,118 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 28.8 | 927 | 27.3 | 605 | 22.1 | 240 | 27.2 | 1,772 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,224, age 35-54=2,213, age 55+=1,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 80.9 | 2,609 | 77.2 | 1,709 | 74.2 | 804 | 78.5 | 5,122 |
| Family gathering | 85.0 | 2,740 | 80.3 | 1,777 | 72.9 | 790 | 81.4 | 5,307 |
| Driving for pleasure | 48.5 | 1,565 | 40.6 | 899 | 38.7 | 419 | 44.2 | 2,883 |
| Picnicking | 59.3 | 1,912 | 62.8 | 1,389 | 50.9 | 552 | 59.1 | 3,853 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 56.4 | 1,817 | 43.3 | 959 | 18.8 | 204 | 45.7 | 2,980 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 21.6 | 695 | 13.8 | 306 | 4.4 | 48 | 16.1 | 1,049 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,224, age 35-54=2,213, age 55+=1,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 35.1 | 1,131 | 25.9 | 573 | 11.0 | 119 | 28.0 | 1,823 |
| Boating (any type) | 38.8 | 1,251 | 27.2 | 601 | 10.3 | 112 | 30.1 | 1,964 |
| Warmwater fishing | 25.4 | 820 | 18.3 | 406 | 8.6 | 93 | 20.2 | 1,319 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 50.3 | 1,621 | 29.0 | 641 | 7.9 | 86 | 36.0 | 2,348 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 51.1 | 1,648 | 37.0 | 818 | 7.9 | 86 | 39.1 | 2,552 |
| Visit a beach | 39.3 | 1,268 | 26.3 | 583 | 14.0 | 152 | 30.7 | 2,003 |
| Motorboating | 23.0 | 742 | 19.7 | 435 | 6.9 | 75 | 19.2 | 1,252 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 35.0 | 1,130 | 23.5 | 521 | 5.8 | 63 | 26.3 | 1,714 |
| Coldwater fishing | 17.8 | 575 | 8.2 | 181 | 1.8 | 20 | 11.9 | 776 |
| Waterskiing | 15.5 | 500 | 5.2 | 114 | 1.1 | 12 | 9.6 | 626 |
| Rafting | 17.8 | 574 | 11.2 | 248 | 1.6 | 17 | 12.9 | 839 |
| Use personal watercraft | 19.9 | 642 | 5.8 | 128 | 1.8 | 20 | 12.1 | 790 |
| Canoeing | 10.5 | 339 | 6.0 | 132 | 1.1 | 12 | 7.4 | 483 |
| Rowing | 4.9 | 159 | 2.6 | 58 | 0.5 | 5 | 3.4 | 222 |
| Snorkeling | 0.9 | 30 | 2.0 | 45 | 0.6 | 7 | 1.3 | 82 |
| Sailing | 0.7 | 23 | 1.1 | 24 | 0.6 | 7 | 0.8 | 54 |
| Kayaking | 0.8 | 27 | 0.6 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 40 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 1 | 1.2 | 27 | 0.6 | 7 | 0.5 | 35 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.0 | 32 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 37 |
| Scuba diving | 0.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,224, age 35-54=2,213, age 55+=1,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 37.0 | 1,194 | 26.3 | 583 | 4.4 | 48 | 28.0 | 1,825 |
| Snowmobiling | 5.7 | 183 | 1.3 | 29 | 0.8 | 9 | 3.4 | 221 |
| Downhill skiing | 9.2 | 295 | 8.0 | 176 | 0.7 | 8 | 7.3 | 479 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.5 | 16 | 1.0 | 23 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.6 | 41 |
| Snowboarding | 4.8 | 154 | 1.9 | 42 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 196 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,224, age 35-54=2,213, age 55+=1,084. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 52.9 | 10,888 | 50.7 | 12,924 | 21.4 | 5,426 | 40.9 | 29,238 |
| Developed camping | 52.7 | 10,849 | 42.3 | 10,778 | 13.8 | 3,502 | 35.2 | 25,129 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 33.8 | 6,948 | 33.2 | 8,468 | 23.7 | 6,017 | 30.0 | 21,433 |
| Day hiking | 38.8 | 7,981 | 37.4 | 9,530 | 19.2 | 4,868 | 31.3 | 22,379 |
| Drive off-road | 46.3 | 9,521 | 31.7 | 8,078 | 13.8 | 3,487 | 29.5 | 21,086 |
| Hunting (any type) | 51.6 | 10,614 | 45.8 | 11,694 | 26.1 | 6,615 | 40.5 | 28,923 |
| Primitive camping | 32.4 | 6,668 | 31.0 | 7,919 | 15.4 | 3,901 | 25.9 | 18,488 |
| Mountain biking | 38.3 | 7,887 | 19.8 | 5,058 | 9.6 | 2,426 | 21.5 | 15,371 |
| Small game hunting | 33.7 | 6,942 | 36.5 | 9,304 | 13.0 | 3,284 | 27.3 | 19,530 |
| Big game hunting | 30.8 | 6,338 | 27.3 | 6,976 | 12.8 | 3,252 | 23.2 | 16,566 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 24.5 | 5,038 | 18.0 | 4,604 | 6.6 | 1,675 | 15.8 | 11,317 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 16.9 | 3,471 | 14.5 | 3,694 | 8.3 | 2,103 | 13.0 | 9,268 |
| Backpacking | 18.1 | 3,726 | 11.1 | 2,843 | 4.0 | 1,010 | 10.6 | 7,579 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,570, age 35-54=25,509, age 55+=25,343. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 64.5 | 13,274 | 65.5 | 16,707 | 48.2 | 12,207 | 59.1 | 42,188 |
| Sightseeing | 46.5 | 9,559 | 69.4 | 17,707 | 46.2 | 11,712 | 54.6 | 38,978 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 56.9 | 11,712 | 56.8 | 14,496 | 37.8 | 9,592 | 50.1 | 35,800 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 55.0 | 11,321 | 59.7 | 15,235 | 39.6 | 10,034 | 51.2 | 36,590 |
| Visit historic sites | 53.2 | 10,937 | 48.8 | 12,443 | 36.6 | 9,285 | 45.7 | 32,665 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 41.1 | 8,462 | 44.3 | 11,299 | 29.5 | 7,471 | 38.1 | 27,232 |
| View/photograph birds | 26.9 | 5,542 | 37.4 | 9,548 | 29.5 | 7,465 | 31.6 | 22,555 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 40.5 | 8,341 | 41.0 | 10,468 | 27.2 | 6,885 | 36.0 | 25,694 |
| View/photograph fish | 30.0 | 6,164 | 31.0 | 7,899 | 22.0 | 5,585 | 27.5 | 19,648 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 22.8 | 4,683 | 24.5 | 6,248 | 12.2 | 3,102 | 19.6 | 14,033 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,570, age 35-54=25,509, age 55+=25,343. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 69.7 | 14,335 | 80.1 | 20,421 | 73.7 | 18,672 | 74.8 | 53,428 |
| Family gathering | 82.7 | 17,014 | 78.7 | 20,081 | 62.9 | 15,938 | 74.3 | 53,033 |
| Driving for pleasure | 61.4 | 12,632 | 70.1 | 17,873 | 53.3 | 13,506 | 61.6 | 44,011 |
| Picnicking | 44.8 | 9,206 | 68.5 | 17,483 | 49.0 | 12,429 | 54.8 | 39,118 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 59.5 | 12,242 | 42.1 | 10,727 | 17.0 | 4,316 | 38.2 | 27,285 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 27.4 | 5,627 | 26.0 | 6,627 | 11.2 | 2,833 | 21.1 | 15,087 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,570, age 35-54=25,509, age 55+=25,343. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 65.9 | 13,557 | 52.0 | 13,269 | 41.8 | 10,595 | 52.4 | 37,421 |
| Boating (any type) | 54.0 | 11,099 | 45.5 | 11,613 | 24.9 | 6,301 | 40.6 | 29,013 |
| Warmwater fishing | 62.2 | 12,797 | 50.2 | 12,818 | 32.2 | 8,151 | 47.3 | 33,766 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 50.1 | 10,308 | 47.0 | 11,986 | 8.6 | 2,191 | 34.3 | 24,485 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 40.1 | 8,244 | 31.0 | 7,898 | 16.3 | 4,140 | 28.4 | 20,282 |
| Visit a beach | 34.7 | 7,137 | 39.1 | 9,980 | 11.5 | 2,905 | 28.0 | 20,022 |
| Motorboating | 39.7 | 8,158 | 34.6 | 8,826 | 17.5 | 4,434 | 30.0 | 21,418 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 34.4 | 7,084 | 28.4 | 7,248 | 9.0 | 2,284 | 23.3 | 16,616 |
| Coldwater fishing | 26.4 | 5,426 | 18.3 | 4,661 | 14.6 | 3,711 | 19.3 | 13,798 |
| Waterskiing | 34.0 | 7,004 | 19.2 | 4,905 | 4.2 | 1,057 | 18.2 | 12,966 |
| Rafting | 25.6 | 5,267 | 13.3 | 3,381 | 3.0 | 759 | 13.2 | 9,407 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.3 | 5,406 | 10.5 | 2,670 | 0.8 | 201 | 11.6 | 8,277 |
| Canoeing | 8.4 | 1,731 | 9.3 | 2,374 | 6.2 | 1,570 | 7.9 | 5,675 |
| Rowing | 4.2 | 862 | 2.7 | 701 | 4.0 | 1,017 | 3.6 | 2,580 |
| Snorkeling | 2.8 | 573 | 6.3 | 1,612 | 2.2 | 563 | 3.8 | 2,748 |
| Sailing | 1.1 | 226 | 4.3 | 1,088 | 2.1 | 542 | 2.6 | 1,856 |
| Kayaking | 2.1 | 432 | 1.9 | 488 | 3.6 | 900 | 2.5 | 1,820 |
| Saltwater fishing | 2.5 | 514 | 1.9 | 477 | 0.9 | 219 | 1.7 | 1,210 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.7 | 550 | 0.1 | 37 | 1.1 | 267 | 1.2 | 854 |
| Scuba diving | 0.8 | 165 | 3.2 | 805 | 0.2 | 47 | 1.4 | 1,017 |
| Windsurfing | 0.4 | 90 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 78 | 0.2 | 168 |
| Surfing | 0.4 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 75 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,570, age 35-54=25,509, age 55+=25,343. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 52.5 | 10,791 | 39.6 | 10,112 | 12.8 | 3,242 | 33.8 | 24,145 |
| Snowmobiling | 15.2 | 3,131 | 10.3 | 2,615 | 4.6 | 1,162 | 9.7 | 6,908 |
| Downhill skiing | 17.5 | 3,600 | 8.9 | 2,271 | 1.4 | 354 | 8.7 | 6,225 |
| Cross country skiing | 5.2 | 1,070 | 4.8 | 1,231 | 1.9 | 477 | 3.9 | 2,778 |
| Snowboarding | 7.3 | 1,505 | 3.0 | 770 | 0.3 | 86 | 3.3 | 2,361 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,570, age 35-54=25,509, age 55+=25,343. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 49.5 | 9,696 | 37.5 | 9,732 | 20.1 | 6,124 | 33.6 | 25,552 |
| Developed camping | 44.8 | 8,787 | 46.3 | 12,006 | 18.4 | 5,598 | 34.7 | 26,391 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 47.3 | 9,275 | 33.8 | 8,771 | 37.1 | 11,291 | 38.6 | 29,337 |
| Day hiking | 30.5 | 5,980 | 33.2 | 8,616 | 17.7 | 5,374 | 26.3 | 19,970 |
| Drive off-road | 25.2 | 4,944 | 26.3 | 6,820 | 9.2 | 2,794 | 19.2 | 14,558 |
| Hunting (any type) | 15.9 | 3,122 | 11.3 | 2,923 | 1.7 | 503 | 8.6 | 6,548 |
| Primitive camping | 26.1 | 5,121 | 20.4 | 5,281 | 6.9 | 2,099 | 16.5 | 12,501 |
| Mountain biking | 29.9 | 5,866 | 17.3 | 4,481 | 4.8 | 1,457 | 15.5 | 11,804 |
| Small game hunting | 12.6 | 2,478 | 6.8 | 1,753 | 0.4 | 130 | 5.7 | 4,361 |
| Big game hunting | 11.4 | 2,230 | 5.4 | 1,410 | 1.3 | 390 | 5.3 | 4,030 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 20.0 | 3,913 | 14.9 | 3,872 | 5.4 | 1,637 | 12.4 | 9,422 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 5.2 | 1,016 | 5.1 | 1,313 | 0.5 | 150 | 3.3 | 2,479 |
| Backpacking | 8.3 | 1,627 | 6.1 | 1,576 | 1.1 | 323 | 4.6 | 3,526 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,604, age 35-54=25,936, age 55+=30,410. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 67.5 | 13,238 | 73.9 | 19,154 | 61.8 | 18,801 | 67.4 | 51,193 |
| Sightseeing | 57.3 | 11,227 | 60.9 | 15,802 | 64.1 | 19,497 | 61.3 | 46,526 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 72.6 | 14,235 | 56.5 | 14,665 | 44.7 | 13,593 | 55.9 | 42,493 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 54.6 | 10,703 | 59.2 | 15,348 | 46.2 | 14,048 | 52.8 | 40,099 |
| Visit historic sites | 51.6 | 10,111 | 56.4 | 14,631 | 44.2 | 13,430 | 50.3 | 38,172 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 48.6 | 9,526 | 58.1 | 15,060 | 48.4 | 14,729 | 51.8 | 39,315 |
| View/photograph birds | 26.9 | 5,274 | 41.2 | 10,678 | 39.5 | 12,015 | 36.8 | 27,967 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 34.0 | 6,674 | 37.8 | 9,803 | 20.9 | 6,362 | 30.1 | 22,839 |
| View/photograph fish | 28.0 | 5,486 | 27.4 | 7,099 | 11.3 | 3,440 | 21.1 | 16,025 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 28.3 | 5,546 | 27.9 | 7,248 | 21.9 | 6,654 | 25.6 | 19,448 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,604, age 35-54=25,936, age 55+=30,410. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 96.6 | 18,941 | 92.0 | 23,852 | 88.7 | 26,975 | 91.9 | 69,768 |
| Family gathering | 86.8 | 17,018 | 83.3 | 21,598 | 75.1 | 22,829 | 80.9 | 61,445 |
| Driving for pleasure | 73.6 | 14,432 | 63.9 | 16,563 | 60.0 | 18,239 | 64.8 | 49,234 |
| Picnicking | 67.8 | 13,301 | 72.6 | 18,821 | 59.7 | 18,144 | 66.2 | 50,266 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 54.7 | 10,731 | 43.5 | 11,273 | 19.3 | 5,877 | 36.7 | 27,881 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 25.3 | 4,969 | 16.9 | 4,383 | 5.8 | 1,772 | 14.6 | 11,124 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,604, age 35-54=25,936, age 55+=30,410. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 50.9 | 9,977 | 39.3 | 10,184 | 16.7 | 5,070 | 33.2 | 25,231 |
| Boating (any type) | 64.2 | 12,593 | 46.6 | 12,077 | 17.9 | 5,446 | 39.7 | 30,116 |
| Warmwater fishing | 43.1 | 8,440 | 31.7 | 8,230 | 15.2 | 4,636 | 28.1 | 21,306 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.8 | 12,894 | 38.9 | 10,083 | 11.1 | 3,367 | 34.7 | 26,344 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 58.9 | 11,537 | 41.8 | 10,846 | 9.3 | 2,829 | 33.2 | 25,212 |
| Visit a beach | 48.9 | 9,594 | 33.8 | 8,775 | 18.0 | 5,489 | 31.4 | 23,858 |
| Motorboating | 43.9 | 8,615 | 38.7 | 10,027 | 14.0 | 4,267 | 30.2 | 22,909 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 43.4 | 8,514 | 30.4 | 7,881 | 8.2 | 2,506 | 24.9 | 18,901 |
| Coldwater fishing | 20.1 | 3,938 | 11.7 | 3,030 | 3.5 | 1,058 | 10.6 | 8,026 |
| Waterskiing | 27.6 | 5,406 | 9.9 | 2,566 | 1.9 | 575 | 11.3 | 8,547 |
| Rafting | 24.7 | 4,836 | 15.7 | 4,072 | 2.6 | 780 | 12.8 | 9,688 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.6 | 5,208 | 8.4 | 2,169 | 2.6 | 804 | 10.8 | 8,181 |
| Canoeing | 19.5 | 3,814 | 11.4 | 2,958 | 2.1 | 630 | 9.7 | 7,402 |
| Rowing | 7.0 | 1,378 | 3.9 | 1,010 | 0.9 | 279 | 3.5 | 2,667 |
| Snorkeling | 2.1 | 412 | 4.1 | 1,069 | 1.3 | 405 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| Sailing | 1.6 | 314 | 2.5 | 655 | 1.5 | 466 | 1.9 | 1,435 |
| Kayaking | 2.2 | 426 | 1.3 | 339 | 0.4 | 117 | 1.2 | 882 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.1 | 24 | 1.6 | 423 | 1.0 | 315 | 1.0 | 762 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.0 | 388 | 0.5 | 119 | 0.2 | 54 | 0.7 | 561 |
| Scuba diving | 0.3 | 57 | 0.1 | 30 | 0.2 | 54 | 0.2 | 141 |
| Windsurfing | 0.1 | 24 | 1.1 | 274 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.4 | 298 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 31 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,604, age 35-54=25,936, age 55+=30,410. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 48.4 | 9,498 | 34.1 | 8,850 | 6.4 | 1,945 | 26.7 | 20,293 |
| Snowmobiling | 12.8 | 2,504 | 3.8 | 988 | 2.1 | 648 | 5.5 | 4,140 |
| Downhill skiing | 11.4 | 2,243 | 9.2 | 2,377 | 1.3 | 382 | 6.6 | 5,002 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.5 | 496 | 3.5 | 898 | 0.8 | 246 | 2.2 | 1,640 |
| Snowboarding | 4.5 | 873 | 1.6 | 408 | 0.1 | 37 | 1.7 | 1,318 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=19,604, age 35-54=25,936, age 55+=30,410. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 24.8 | 53 | 24.2 | 24 | 8.8 | 3 | 23.1 | 80 |
| Developed camping | 23.8 | 51 | 18.2 | 18 | 5.9 | 2 | 20.5 | 71 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 16.4 | 35 | 17.2 | 17 | 11.8 | 4 | 16.1 | 56 |
| Day hiking | 12.1 | 26 | 12.1 | 12 | 5.9 | 2 | 11.5 | 40 |
| Drive off-road | 26.6 | 57 | 17.2 | 17 | 8.8 | 3 | 22.2 | 77 |
| Hunting (any type) | 6.5 | 14 | 4.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.2 | 18 |
| Primitive camping | 5.6 | 12 | 5.1 | 5 | 2.9 | 1 | 5.2 | 18 |
| Mountain biking | 21.0 | 45 | 10.1 | 10 | 2.9 | 1 | 16.1 | 56 |
| Small game hunting | 3.7 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.5 | 12 |
| Big game hunting | 3.3 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.6 | 9 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 10.3 | 22 | 6.1 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.1 | 28 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 5.1 | 11 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.7 | 13 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=214, age 35-54=99, age 55+=34. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 36.9 | 79 | 37.4 | 37 | 26.5 | 9 | 36.0 | 125 |
| Sightseeing | 36.9 | 79 | 57.6 | 57 | 35.3 | 12 | 42.7 | 148 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 44.4 | 95 | 42.4 | 42 | 26.5 | 9 | 42.1 | 146 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 26.6 | 57 | 27.3 | 27 | 20.6 | 7 | 26.2 | 91 |
| Visit historic sites | 38.3 | 82 | 34.3 | 34 | 26.5 | 9 | 36.0 | 125 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 23.4 | 50 | 24.2 | 24 | 17.6 | 6 | 23.1 | 80 |
| View/photograph birds | 15.0 | 32 | 19.2 | 19 | 17.6 | 6 | 16.4 | 57 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 15.9 | 34 | 15.2 | 15 | 5.9 | 2 | 14.7 | 51 |
| View/photograph fish | 18.7 | 40 | 18.2 | 18 | 11.8 | 4 | 17.9 | 62 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 19.2 | 41 | 21.2 | 21 | 8.8 | 3 | 18.7 | 65 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=214, age 35-54=99, age 55+=34. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 65.9 | 141 | 73.7 | 73 | 70.6 | 24 | 68.6 | 238 |
| Family gathering | 82.7 | 177 | 78.8 | 78 | 67.6 | 23 | 80.1 | 278 |
| Driving for pleasure | 43.5 | 93 | 50.5 | 50 | 35.3 | 12 | 44.7 | 155 |
| Picnicking | 41.6 | 89 | 67.7 | 67 | 44.1 | 15 | 49.3 | 171 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 51.9 | 111 | 35.4 | 35 | 11.8 | 4 | 43.2 | 150 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 12.1 | 26 | 11.1 | 11 | 2.9 | 1 | 11.0 | 38 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=214, age 35-54=99, age 55+=34. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 31.3 | 67 | 24.2 | 24 | 20.6 | 7 | 28.2 | 98 |
| Boating (any type) | 18.7 | 40 | 16.2 | 16 | 5.9 | 2 | 16.7 | 58 |
| Warmwater fishing | 29.0 | 62 | 23.2 | 23 | 17.6 | 6 | 26.2 | 91 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 20.6 | 44 | 19.2 | 19 | 0.0 | 0 | 18.2 | 63 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 28.5 | 61 | 21.2 | 21 | 8.8 | 3 | 24.5 | 85 |
| Visit a beach | 29.0 | 62 | 32.3 | 32 | 8.8 | 3 | 28.0 | 97 |
| Motorboating | 11.2 | 24 | 8.1 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.2 | 32 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 19.6 | 42 | 15.2 | 15 | 0.0 | 0 | 16.4 | 57 |
| Coldwater fishing | 14.5 | 31 | 8.1 | 8 | 5.9 | 2 | 11.8 | 41 |
| Waterskiing | 5.1 | 11 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.7 | 13 |
| Rafting | 6.1 | 13 | 3.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.6 | 16 |
| Use personal watercraft | 12.6 | 27 | 4.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.9 | 31 |
| Canoeing | 1.9 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.4 | 5 |
| Rowing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snorkeling | 0.5 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 2.3 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.4 | 5 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Scuba diving | 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 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=214, age 35-54=99, age 55+=34. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 27.1 | 58 | 19.2 | 19 | 5.9 | 2 | 22.8 | 79 |
| Snowmobiling | 3.3 | 7 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.3 | 8 |
| Downhill skiing | 6.5 | 14 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.6 | 16 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Snowboarding | 2.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=214, age 35-54=99, age 55+=34. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 22.6 | 28 | 14.9 | 7 | 4.3 | 1 | 18.6 | 36 |
| Developed camping | 21.0 | 26 | 17.0 | 8 | 4.3 | 1 | 18.0 | 35 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 22.6 | 28 | 14.9 | 7 | 17.4 | 4 | 20.1 | 39 |
| Day hiking | 8.9 | 11 | 8.5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 |
| Drive off-road | 12.9 | 16 | 12.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.3 | 22 |
| Hunting (any type) | 0.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Primitive camping | 4.0 | 5 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.1 | 6 |
| Mountain biking | 15.3 | 19 | 8.5 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 23 |
| Small game hunting | 0.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Big game hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 8.9 | 11 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 0.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=124, age 35-54=47, age 55+=23. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 39.5 | 49 | 42.6 | 20 | 34.8 | 8 | 39.7 | 77 |
| Sightseeing | 45.2 | 56 | 46.8 | 22 | 52.2 | 12 | 46.4 | 90 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 57.3 | 71 | 38.3 | 18 | 30.4 | 7 | 49.5 | 96 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 26.6 | 33 | 23.4 | 11 | 21.7 | 5 | 25.3 | 49 |
| Visit historic sites | 36.3 | 45 | 38.3 | 18 | 21.7 | 5 | 35.1 | 68 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 27.4 | 34 | 29.8 | 14 | 21.7 | 5 | 27.3 | 53 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.5 | 18 | 19.1 | 9 | 21.7 | 5 | 16.5 | 32 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 12.1 | 15 | 12.8 | 6 | 4.3 | 1 | 11.3 | 22 |
| View/photograph fish | 16.9 | 21 | 12.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 27 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 25.8 | 32 | 19.1 | 9 | 21.7 | 5 | 23.7 | 46 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=124, age 35-54=47, age 55+=23. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 90.3 | 112 | 87.2 | 41 | 82.6 | 19 | 88.7 | 172 |
| Family gathering | 87.1 | 108 | 85.1 | 40 | 78.3 | 18 | 85.6 | 166 |
| Driving for pleasure | 52.4 | 65 | 44.7 | 21 | 34.8 | 8 | 48.5 | 94 |
| Picnicking | 65.3 | 81 | 70.2 | 33 | 60.9 | 14 | 66.0 | 128 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 45.2 | 56 | 31.9 | 15 | 13.0 | 3 | 38.1 | 74 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 11.3 | 14 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.2 | 16 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=124, age 35-54=47, age 55+=23. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 25.8 | 32 | 14.9 | 7 | 4.3 | 1 | 20.6 | 40 |
| Boating (any type) | 21.8 | 27 | 12.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 17.0 | 33 |
| Warmwater fishing | 20.2 | 25 | 12.8 | 6 | 4.3 | 1 | 16.5 | 32 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 27.4 | 34 | 12.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 20.6 | 40 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 41.9 | 52 | 29.8 | 14 | 4.3 | 1 | 34.5 | 67 |
| Visit a beach | 38.7 | 48 | 23.4 | 11 | 13.0 | 3 | 32.0 | 62 |
| Motorboating | 10.5 | 13 | 10.6 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.3 | 18 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 24.2 | 30 | 14.9 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 19.1 | 37 |
| Coldwater fishing | 10.5 | 13 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.2 | 14 |
| Waterskiing | 3.2 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.1 | 4 |
| Rafting | 5.6 | 7 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.1 | 8 |
| Use personal watercraft | 11.3 | 14 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 |
| Canoeing | 4.0 | 5 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.1 | 6 |
| Rowing | 0.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Snorkeling | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scuba diving | 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 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=124, age 35-54=47, age 55+=23. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow/ice activities (any type) | 24.2 | 30 | 14.9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | 37 |
| Snowmobiling | 2.4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Downhill skiing | 3.2 | 4 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 5 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snowboarding | 0.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=124, age 35-54=47, age 55+=23. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 61.6 | 1,499 | 46.1 | 711 | 31.9 | 227 | 52.0 | 2,437 |
| Developed camping | 57.2 | 1,390 | 48.7 | 751 | 21.5 | 153 | 49.0 | 2,294 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 45.2 | 1,099 | 52.3 | 806 | 42.2 | 300 | 47.1 | 2,205 |
| Day hiking | 42.6 | 1,037 | 37.9 | 584 | 21.1 | 150 | 37.8 | 1,771 |
| Drive off-road | 67.4 | 1,638 | 41.2 | 635 | 25.0 | 178 | 52.3 | 2,451 |
| Hunting (any type) | 75.0 | 1,823 | 68.8 | 1,061 | 50.8 | 361 | 69.3 | 3,245 |
| Primitive camping | 75.6 | 1,839 | 51.0 | 786 | 22.4 | 159 | 59.4 | 2,784 |
| Mountain biking | 31.5 | 766 | 12.4 | 191 | 8.7 | 62 | 21.8 | 1,019 |
| Small game hunting | 58.9 | 1,432 | 42.0 | 647 | 28.4 | 202 | 48.7 | 2,281 |
| Big game hunting | 70.0 | 1,702 | 47.0 | 724 | 33.2 | 236 | 56.8 | 2,662 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 23.1 | 562 | 11.7 | 180 | 6.8 | 48 | 16.9 | 790 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 43.1 | 1,049 | 21.7 | 335 | 15.2 | 108 | 31.8 | 1,492 |
| Backpacking | 17.1 | 415 | 7.3 | 112 | 1.1 | 8 | 11.4 | 535 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=1,542, age 55+=711. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 54.5 | 1,326 | 62.5 | 964 | 50.2 | 357 | 56.5 | 2,647 |
| Sightseeing | 56.1 | 1,365 | 46.8 | 722 | 45.4 | 323 | 51.4 | 2,410 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 54.5 | 1,326 | 57.6 | 888 | 35.4 | 252 | 52.6 | 2,466 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 53.0 | 1,290 | 49.1 | 757 | 47.4 | 337 | 50.9 | 2,384 |
| Visit historic sites | 68.1 | 1,657 | 45.3 | 698 | 53.6 | 381 | 58.4 | 2,736 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 32.6 | 792 | 35.4 | 546 | 34.9 | 248 | 33.9 | 1,586 |
| View/photograph birds | 28.8 | 700 | 32.2 | 496 | 39.0 | 277 | 31.4 | 1,473 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 51.3 | 1,248 | 39.2 | 604 | 38.3 | 272 | 45.3 | 2,124 |
| View/photograph fish | 33.7 | 819 | 32.2 | 497 | 32.1 | 228 | 33.0 | 1,544 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 24.6 | 599 | 31.8 | 490 | 26.4 | 188 | 27.3 | 1,277 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=1,542, age 55+=711. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 73.7 | 1,793 | 80.2 | 1,237 | 76.5 | 544 | 76.3 | 3,574 |
| Family gathering | 82.1 | 1,997 | 73.0 | 1,125 | 69.9 | 497 | 77.2 | 3,619 |
| Driving for pleasure | 65.3 | 1,588 | 56.2 | 866 | 57.0 | 405 | 61.0 | 2,859 |
| Picnicking | 56.9 | 1,383 | 69.8 | 1,076 | 62.2 | 442 | 61.9 | 2,901 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 44.0 | 1,070 | 30.8 | 475 | 22.5 | 160 | 36.4 | 1,705 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 29.4 | 715 | 19.2 | 296 | 13.2 | 94 | 23.6 | 1,105 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=1,542, age 55+=711. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 67.4 | 1,640 | 73.0 | 1,125 | 47.5 | 338 | 66.2 | 3,103 |
| Boating (any type) | 58.8 | 1,431 | 49.2 | 759 | 30.0 | 213 | 51.3 | 2,403 |
| Warmwater fishing | 70.1 | 1,705 | 69.9 | 1,078 | 42.1 | 299 | 65.8 | 3,082 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 70.5 | 1,714 | 50.6 | 780 | 6.8 | 48 | 54.3 | 2,542 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 26.2 | 638 | 21.6 | 333 | 10.3 | 73 | 22.3 | 1,044 |
| Visit a beach | 53.7 | 1,306 | 40.7 | 627 | 21.0 | 149 | 44.4 | 2,082 |
| Motorboating | 52.2 | 1,270 | 46.8 | 721 | 27.4 | 195 | 46.7 | 2,186 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 41.4 | 1,006 | 15.4 | 238 | 13.5 | 96 | 28.6 | 1,340 |
| Coldwater fishing | 32.9 | 800 | 23.2 | 358 | 21.9 | 156 | 28.0 | 1,314 |
| Waterskiing | 21.6 | 526 | 7.9 | 122 | 5.3 | 38 | 14.6 | 686 |
| Rafting | 21.7 | 527 | 7.8 | 121 | 4.5 | 32 | 14.5 | 680 |
| Use personal watercraft | 27.6 | 671 | 9.0 | 139 | 4.9 | 35 | 18.0 | 845 |
| Canoeing | 10.9 | 265 | 4.4 | 68 | 3.1 | 22 | 7.6 | 355 |
| Rowing | 5.4 | 131 | 4.6 | 71 | 1.0 | 7 | 4.5 | 209 |
| Snorkeling | 10.1 | 246 | 7.6 | 117 | 2.3 | 16 | 8.1 | 379 |
| Sailing | 3.0 | 72 | 1.9 | 30 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.2 | 102 |
| Kayaking | 0.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 16 | 1.5 | 11 | 0.7 | 32 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.6 | 14 | 2.3 | 35 | 6.5 | 46 | 2.0 | 95 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.7 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.2 | 58 | 2.6 | 124 |
| Scuba diving | 2.8 | 69 | 5.5 | 85 | 2.7 | 19 | 3.7 | 173 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=1,542, age 55+=711. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 50.5 | 1,228 | 39.2 | 605 | 12.1 | 86 | 41.0 | 1,919 |
| Snowmobiling | 30.2 | 735 | 14.8 | 228 | 6.5 | 46 | 21.5 | 1,009 |
| Downhill skiing | 8.0 | 195 | 6.5 | 101 | 2.4 | 17 | 6.7 | 313 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.4 | 82 | 0.7 | 11 | 1.7 | 12 | 2.2 | 105 |
| Snowboarding | 4.7 | 115 | 0.6 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.7 | 125 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=1,542, age 55+=711. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 44.9 | 1,141 | 48.7 | 822 | 22.4 | 208 | 42.1 | 2,171 |
| Developed camping | 55.7 | 1,415 | 51.1 | 862 | 22.4 | 208 | 48.2 | 2,485 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 35.8 | 909 | 44.0 | 742 | 32.8 | 304 | 37.9 | 1,955 |
| Day hiking | 27.6 | 702 | 46.9 | 792 | 20.3 | 188 | 32.6 | 1,682 |
| Drive off-road | 31.6 | 802 | 34.9 | 588 | 13.8 | 128 | 29.5 | 1,518 |
| Hunting (any type) | 29.7 | 754 | 20.6 | 348 | 7.0 | 65 | 22.6 | 1,167 |
| Primitive camping | 30.8 | 782 | 31.8 | 536 | 19.6 | 182 | 29.1 | 1,500 |
| Mountain biking | 18.7 | 474 | 20.0 | 338 | 9.9 | 92 | 17.5 | 904 |
| Small game hunting | 13.5 | 344 | 13.8 | 232 | 4.3 | 40 | 12.0 | 616 |
| Big game hunting | 18.7 | 475 | 13.2 | 222 | 6.4 | 59 | 14.7 | 756 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 19.6 | 497 | 20.3 | 343 | 8.3 | 77 | 17.8 | 917 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 9.6 | 245 | 8.1 | 136 | 6.6 | 61 | 8.6 | 442 |
| Backpacking | 7.4 | 187 | 8.5 | 144 | 1.6 | 15 | 6.7 | 346 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,539, age 35-54=1,687, age 55+=927. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 60.1 | 1,525 | 65.8 | 1,110 | 62.4 | 578 | 62.4 | 3,213 |
| Sightseeing | 55.2 | 1,401 | 64.8 | 1,093 | 61.3 | 568 | 59.4 | 3,062 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 59.4 | 1,508 | 58.3 | 983 | 43.1 | 400 | 56.1 | 2,891 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 61.9 | 1,571 | 59.9 | 1,011 | 53.5 | 496 | 59.7 | 3,078 |
| Visit historic sites | 58.0 | 1,472 | 65.0 | 1,096 | 53.6 | 497 | 59.5 | 3,065 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 41.4 | 1,052 | 54.6 | 921 | 54.6 | 506 | 48.1 | 2,479 |
| View/photograph birds | 22.2 | 563 | 36.7 | 619 | 50.6 | 469 | 32.0 | 1,651 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 33.2 | 843 | 48.3 | 814 | 21.7 | 201 | 36.1 | 1,858 |
| View/photograph fish | 28.0 | 710 | 37.2 | 627 | 26.9 | 249 | 30.8 | 1,586 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 29.6 | 751 | 34.9 | 589 | 22.0 | 204 | 30.0 | 1,544 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,539, age 35-54=1,687, age 55+=927. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 98.1 | 2,492 | 92.2 | 1,556 | 93.9 | 870 | 95.4 | 4,918 |
| Family gathering | 79.8 | 2,026 | 90.1 | 1,520 | 79.2 | 734 | 83.1 | 4,280 |
| Driving for pleasure | 62.1 | 1,576 | 71.3 | 1,202 | 60.7 | 563 | 64.8 | 3,341 |
| Picnicking | 67.4 | 1,711 | 83.0 | 1,400 | 73.8 | 684 | 73.6 | 3,795 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 45.4 | 1,152 | 47.4 | 800 | 21.8 | 202 | 41.8 | 2,154 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 28.8 | 732 | 25.3 | 427 | 7.8 | 72 | 23.9 | 1,231 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,539, age 35-54=1,687, age 55+=927. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 58.5 | 1,485 | 53.3 | 899 | 25.1 | 233 | 50.8 | 2,617 |
| Boating (any type) | 53.1 | 1,349 | 57.4 | 968 | 21.1 | 196 | 48.8 | 2,513 |
| Warmwater fishing | 49.2 | 1,249 | 47.4 | 799 | 23.0 | 213 | 43.9 | 2,261 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 71.0 | 1,803 | 53.2 | 897 | 15.5 | 144 | 55.2 | 2,844 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 49.5 | 1,256 | 24.5 | 413 | 5.8 | 54 | 33.4 | 1,723 |
| Visit a beach | 60.4 | 1,534 | 46.4 | 782 | 22.0 | 204 | 48.9 | 2,520 |
| Motorboating | 48.1 | 1,220 | 54.8 | 925 | 19.8 | 184 | 45.2 | 2,329 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 21.2 | 537 | 29.4 | 496 | 12.8 | 119 | 22.4 | 1,152 |
| Coldwater fishing | 26.7 | 678 | 15.0 | 253 | 12.5 | 116 | 20.3 | 1,047 |
| Waterskiing | 16.7 | 423 | 11.5 | 194 | 0.2 | 2 | 12.0 | 619 |
| Rafting | 24.3 | 617 | 23.4 | 394 | 4.7 | 44 | 20.5 | 1,055 |
| Use personal watercraft | 22.4 | 568 | 13.5 | 227 | 1.7 | 16 | 15.7 | 811 |
| Canoeing | 8.4 | 214 | 9.8 | 166 | 0.6 | 6 | 7.5 | 386 |
| Rowing | 1.4 | 36 | 2.1 | 36 | 1.2 | 11 | 1.6 | 83 |
| Snorkeling | 4.1 | 103 | 6.8 | 114 | 1.4 | 13 | 4.5 | 230 |
| Sailing | 4.5 | 113 | 2.7 | 45 | 2.2 | 20 | 3.5 | 178 |
| Kayaking | 1.2 | 31 | 1.8 | 30 | 1.5 | 14 | 1.5 | 75 |
| Saltwater fishing | 2.1 | 54 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 63 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.4 | 62 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.2 | 63 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 3.0 | 77 | 0.5 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.6 | 85 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,539, age 35-54=1,687, age 55+=927. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 54.8 | 1,392 | 36.0 | 607 | 13.4 | 124 | 41.2 | 2,123 |
| Snowmobiling | 31.1 | 789 | 10.8 | 182 | 4.1 | 38 | 19.6 | 1,009 |
| Downhill skiing | 5.0 | 127 | 3.2 | 54 | 1.7 | 16 | 3.8 | 197 |
| Cross country skiing | 5.9 | 150 | 3.6 | 60 | 2.0 | 19 | 4.4 | 229 |
| Snowboarding | 6.0 | 153 | 4.3 | 72 | 1.3 | 12 | 4.6 | 237 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,539, age 35-54=1,687, age 55+=927. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 43.0 | 46 | 43.0 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 33.8 | 106 |
| Developed camping | 30.8 | 33 | 29.0 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 22.3 | 70 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 21.5 | 23 | 20.6 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 18.8 | 59 |
| Day hiking | 31.8 | 34 | 33.6 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 27.1 | 85 |
| Drive off-road | 27.1 | 29 | 19.6 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 17.8 | 56 |
| Hunting (any type) | 24.3 | 26 | 24.3 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 20.1 | 63 |
| Primitive camping | 23.4 | 25 | 24.3 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 19.1 | 60 |
| Mountain biking | 30.8 | 33 | 14.0 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 17.5 | 55 |
| Small game hunting | 15.9 | 17 | 19.6 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 14.0 | 44 |
| Big game hunting | 11.2 | 12 | 6.5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7.0 | 22 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 15.0 | 16 | 9.3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9.2 | 29 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 10.3 | 11 | 6.5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7.0 | 22 |
| Backpacking | 21.5 | 23 | 10.3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 11.8 | 37 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=107, age 35-54=107, age 55+=100. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 | 61 | 57.0 | 61 | 37 | 37 | 50.6 | 159 |
| Sightseeing | 39.3 | 42 | 64.5 | 69 | 37 | 37 | 47.1 | 148 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 56.1 | 60 | 55.1 | 59 | 33 | 33 | 48.4 | 152 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 30.8 | 33 | 35.5 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 29.0 | 91 |
| Visit historic sites | 53.3 | 57 | 44.9 | 48 | 31 | 31 | 43.3 | 136 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 27.1 | 29 | 31.8 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 25.5 | 80 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.0 | 15 | 17.8 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 15.0 | 47 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 22.4 | 24 | 25.2 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 20.7 | 65 |
| View/photograph fish | 22.4 | 24 | 24.3 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 20.4 | 64 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 18.7 | 20 | 21.5 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 15.9 | 50 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=107, age 35-54=107, age 55+=100. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 69.2 | 74 | 78.5 | 84 | 74 | 74 | 73.9 | 232 |
| Family gathering | 91.6 | 98 | 87.9 | 94 | 70 | 70 | 83.4 | 262 |
| Driving for pleasure | 54.2 | 58 | 61.7 | 66 | 43 | 43 | 53.2 | 167 |
| Picnicking | 43.0 | 46 | 68.2 | 73 | 44 | 44 | 51.9 | 163 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 59.8 | 64 | 42.1 | 45 | 12 | 12 | 38.5 | 121 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 23.4 | 25 | 20.6 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 17.5 | 55 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=107, age 35-54=107, age 55+=100. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 43.0 | 46 | 34.6 | 37 | 25 | 25 | 34.4 | 108 |
| Boating (any type) | 39.3 | 42 | 35.5 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 30.9 | 97 |
| Warmwater fishing | 49.5 | 53 | 36.4 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 36.6 | 115 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 34.6 | 37 | 32.7 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 24.5 | 77 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 41.1 | 44 | 32.7 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 29.6 | 93 |
| Visit a beach | 32.7 | 35 | 38.3 | 41 | 9 | 9 | 27.1 | 85 |
| Motorboating | 20.6 | 22 | 19.6 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 16.2 | 51 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 32.7 | 35 | 28.0 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 22.9 | 72 |
| Coldwater fishing | 24.3 | 26 | 15.0 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 16.2 | 51 |
| Waterskiing | 24.3 | 26 | 13.1 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 13.4 | 42 |
| Rafting | 9.3 | 10 | 3.7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 14 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.2 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 38 |
| Canoeing | 4.7 | 5 | 6.5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5.4 | 17 |
| Rowing | 0.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Snorkeling | 0.9 | 1 | 6.5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3.2 | 10 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Kayaking | 1.9 | 2 | 2.8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2.9 | 9 |
| Saltwater fishing | 3.7 | 4 | 2.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 |
| Scuba diving | 0.9 | 1 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 11 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=107, age 35-54=107, age 55+=100. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 47.7 | 51 | 35.5 | 38 | 10 | 10 | 31.5 | 99 |
| Snowmobiling | 3.7 | 4 | 2.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 |
| Downhill skiing | 18.7 | 20 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8.9 | 28 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.9 | 2 | 2.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Snowboarding | 15.0 | 16 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 23 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=107, age 35-54=107, age 55+=100. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 39.1 | 45 | 30.8 | 40 | 16.3 | 22 | 28.2 | 107 |
| Developed camping | 26.1 | 30 | 31.5 | 41 | 8.9 | 12 | 21.8 | 83 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 29.6 | 34 | 22.3 | 29 | 21.5 | 29 | 24.2 | 92 |
| Day hiking | 23.5 | 27 | 27.7 | 36 | 15.6 | 21 | 22.1 | 84 |
| Drive off-road | 16.5 | 19 | 14.6 | 19 | 3.0 | 4 | 11.1 | 42 |
| Hunting (any type) | 6.1 | 7 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.6 | 10 |
| Primitive camping | 20.0 | 23 | 14.6 | 19 | 3.0 | 4 | 12.1 | 46 |
| Mountain biking | 22.6 | 26 | 13.8 | 18 | 2.2 | 3 | 12.4 | 47 |
| Small game hunting | 5.2 | 6 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.4 | 9 |
| Big game hunting | 2.6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 13.0 | 15 | 7.7 | 10 | 1.5 | 2 | 7.1 | 27 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.9 | 1 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 |
| Backpacking | 7.8 | 9 | 3.8 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.7 | 14 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=115, age 35-54=130, age 55+=135. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 62.6 | 72 | 64.6 | 84 | 54.8 | 74 | 60.5 | 230 |
| Sightseeing | 47.8 | 55 | 55.4 | 72 | 60.0 | 81 | 54.7 | 208 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 72.2 | 83 | 53.8 | 70 | 40.7 | 55 | 54.7 | 208 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 30.4 | 35 | 33.8 | 44 | 26.7 | 36 | 30.3 | 115 |
| Visit historic sites | 47.8 | 55 | 55.4 | 72 | 40.7 | 55 | 47.9 | 182 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.3 | 36 | 41.5 | 54 | 31.9 | 43 | 35.0 | 133 |
| View/photograph birds | 13.9 | 16 | 21.5 | 28 | 19.3 | 26 | 18.4 | 70 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 18.3 | 21 | 22.3 | 29 | 10.4 | 14 | 16.8 | 64 |
| View/photograph fish | 20.9 | 24 | 20.0 | 26 | 6.7 | 9 | 15.5 | 59 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 21.7 | 25 | 25.4 | 33 | 17.8 | 24 | 21.6 | 82 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=115, age 35-54=130, age 55+=135. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 95.7 | 110 | 92.3 | 120 | 89.6 | 121 | 92.4 | 351 |
| Family gathering | 95.7 | 110 | 90.8 | 118 | 82.2 | 111 | 89.2 | 339 |
| Driving for pleasure | 65.2 | 75 | 54.6 | 71 | 53.3 | 72 | 57.4 | 218 |
| Picnicking | 69.6 | 80 | 71.5 | 93 | 60.0 | 81 | 66.8 | 254 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 57.4 | 66 | 42.3 | 55 | 17.8 | 24 | 38.2 | 145 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 20.0 | 23 | 12.3 | 16 | 3.0 | 4 | 11.3 | 43 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=115, age 35-54=130, age 55+=135. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 31.3 | 36 | 26.2 | 34 | 10.4 | 14 | 22.1 | 84 |
| Boating (any type) | 51.3 | 59 | 33.1 | 43 | 12.6 | 17 | 31.3 | 119 |
| Warmwater fishing | 28.7 | 33 | 23.1 | 30 | 10.4 | 14 | 20.3 | 77 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 43.5 | 50 | 27.7 | 36 | 5.9 | 8 | 24.7 | 94 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 63.5 | 73 | 43.8 | 57 | 6.7 | 9 | 36.6 | 139 |
| Visit a beach | 45.2 | 52 | 34.6 | 45 | 17.8 | 24 | 31.8 | 121 |
| Motorboating | 22.6 | 26 | 23.1 | 30 | 5.9 | 8 | 16.8 | 64 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 40.9 | 47 | 30.0 | 39 | 5.9 | 8 | 24.7 | 94 |
| Coldwater fishing | 18.3 | 21 | 6.2 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.6 | 29 |
| Waterskiing | 18.3 | 21 | 5.4 | 7 | 0.7 | 1 | 7.6 | 29 |
| Rafting | 8.7 | 10 | 5.4 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 17 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.1 | 30 | 6.9 | 9 | 2.2 | 3 | 11.1 | 42 |
| Canoeing | 14.8 | 17 | 6.9 | 9 | 0.7 | 1 | 7.1 | 27 |
| Rowing | 1.7 | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 |
| Snorkeling | 0.9 | 1 | 3.1 | 4 | 0.7 | 1 | 1.6 | 6 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Kayaking | 1.7 | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Surfing | 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. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=115, age 35-54=130, age 55+=135. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| NEBRASKA 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) | 42.6 | 49 | 30.8 | 40 | 3.7 | 5 | 24.7 | 94 |
| Snowmobiling | 2.6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Downhill skiing | 10.4 | 12 | 7.7 | 10 | 0.7 | 1 | 6.1 | 23 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Snowboarding | 7.8 | 9 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.2 | 12 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Nebraska NF local area: 32 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=115, age 35-54=130, age 55+=135. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |