OCONEE 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	41.3	769,348	36.7	724,380	26.9	327,179	36.0	1,820,907
Day hiking	33.4	622,977	37.5	740,496	26.0	316,378	33.2	1,679,851
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.5	456,212	32.1	633,463	27.3	332,397	28.1	1,422,072
Developed camping	24.9	464,384	24.4	481,863	13.9	169,208	22.1	1,115,455
Mountain biking	23.5	437,610	19.4	382,726	7.9	96,668	18.2	917,004
Drive off-road	26.5	494,287	15.3	302,030	9.1	111,174	18.0	907,491
Primitive camping	19.6	364,419	15.2	299,320	4.2	51,644	14.2	715,383
Hunting (any type)	14.4	268,422	9.8	193,976	4.5	55,058	10.2	517,456
Backpacking	13.4	250,440	10.5	207,620	3.9	47,888	10.0	505,948
Horseback riding on trails	10.8	201,974	9.2	182,348	2.4	29,189	8.2	413,511
Big game hunting	10.6	196,731	7.0	137,543	2.8	34,027	7.3	368,301
Small game hunting	9.1	168,586	5.3	105,177	2.9	35,798	6.1	309,561
Migratory bird hunting	2.3	42,851	1.8	35,924	0.8	9,803	1.8	88,578

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,862,517, age 35-54=1,973,109, age 55+=1,216,686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	56.9	1,059,560	66.3	1,307,315	63.0	766,398	62.0	3,133,273
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.2	1,158,762	66.1	1,304,591	54.7	665,696	61.9	3,129,049
Sightseeing	54.4	1,012,711	58.8	1,159,283	56.5	687,991	56.6	2,859,985
Visit historic sites	53.3	992,778	56.7	1,117,970	50.9	618,888	54.0	2,729,636
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	725,427	48.1	948,796	49.1	597,347	45.0	2,271,570
View/photograph other wildlife	42.2	786,421	46.6	920,178	45.1	548,312	44.6	2,254,911
View/photograph birds	21.7	404,092	33.3	656,200	43.4	527,793	31.4	1,588,085
View/photograph fish	26.2	488,205	31.0	611,085	24.9	302,971	27.8	1,402,261
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.5	474,764	29.4	579,679	20.6	251,182	25.8	1,305,625
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.0	427,583	27.5	543,152	23.5	286,183	24.9	1,256,918

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,862,517, age 35-54=1,973,109, age 55+=1,216,686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	88.0	1,639,379	85.4	1,684,513	80.9	984,030	85.3	4,307,922
Family gathering	73.1	1,361,686	78.3	1,545,921	70.1	853,353	74.4	3,760,960
Driving for pleasure	59.3	1,105,227	64.2	1,266,890	63.0	766,004	62.1	3,138,121
Picnicking	49.0	912,201	59.4	1,172,275	49.0	596,010	53.1	2,680,486
Bicycling (any type)	43.6	811,893	36.0	710,363	22.2	270,018	35.5	1,792,274
Horseback riding (any type)	14.0	260,754	10.9	215,684	4.5	55,048	10.5	531,486

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,862,517, age 35-54=1,973,109, age 55+=1,216,686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	52.9	985,173	54.3	1,070,475	41.5	505,294	50.7	2,560,942
Swimming in an outdoor pool	62.3	1,160,951	53.2	1,050,294	23.4	284,510	49.4	2,495,755
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	51.6	961,197	48.1	949,932	25.7	313,180	44.0	2,224,309
Boating (any type)	44.1	821,095	41.5	818,055	26.0	315,776	38.7	1,954,926
Freshwater fishing	35.2	655,220	33.4	658,341	21.0	255,371	31.1	1,568,932
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.6	551,105	33.7	664,447	23.4	284,565	29.7	1,500,117
Warmwater fishing	32.2	599,834	31.6	624,279	18.6	226,084	28.7	1,450,197
Motorboating	31.5	586,042	30.4	599,207	18.9	229,682	28.0	1,414,931
Rafting	20.0	373,073	16.0	315,875	4.3	52,358	14.7	741,306
Coldwater fishing	14.8	276,004	15.2	299,399	10.8	131,287	14.0	706,690
Saltwater fishing	15.9	296,314	15.1	297,024	6.9	84,001	13.4	677,339
Use personal watercraft	19.4	362,229	9.8	192,781	2.6	31,784	11.6	586,794
Waterskiing	16.4	304,992	9.8	193,468	0.8	9,414	10.1	507,874
Snorkeling	10.2	189,412	11.1	218,192	2.4	29,697	8.7	437,301
Canoeing	8.3	154,416	9.8	193,692	4.9	59,783	8.1	407,891
Sailing	5.5	102,351	4.0	79,892	5.9	71,768	5.0	254,011
Anadromous fishing	5.7	106,922	3.3	64,543	1.9	22,718	3.8	194,183
Rowing	4.2	78,797	4.0	79,293	1.8	21,663	3.6	179,753
Kayaking	3.8	71,136	3.4	67,826	1.6	19,111	3.1	158,073
Scuba diving	3.0	55,989	2.4	46,640	1.3	15,805	2.3	118,434
Surfing	1.7	30,968	0.4	7,321	0.1	689	0.8	38,978
Windsurfing	0.2	4,342	0.8	16,407	0.0	0	0.4	20,749

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,862,517, age 35-54=1,973,109, age 55+=1,216,686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	19.3	359,377	15.2	299,996	2.8	34,169	13.7	693,542
Downhill skiing	8.3	154,243	5.8	114,009	1.0	11,715	5.5	279,967
Snowboarding	2.7	49,486	2.0	40,140	0.1	1,205	1.8	90,831
Snowmobiling	2.1	40,007	0.9	18,512	0.1	1,202	1.2	59,721
Cross country skiing	0.7	13,770	0.3	6,094	1.0	12,278	0.6	32,142

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,862,517, age 35-54=1,973,109, age 55+=1,216,686. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	42.7	52,425	38.0	24,118	26.9	3,246	40.2	79,789
Day hiking	58.3	71,580	58.0	36,843	42.8	5,176	57.3	113,599
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.1	20,952	20.2	12,862	12.8	1,549	17.8	35,363
Developed camping	23.5	28,828	22.5	14,290	13.9	1,680	22.6	44,798
Mountain biking	30.1	36,935	24.3	15,408	16.8	2,036	27.4	54,379
Drive off-road	22.8	28,054	13.9	8,858	8.2	989	19.1	37,901
Primitive camping	23.1	28,338	17.2	10,932	5.2	631	20.1	39,901
Hunting (any type)	15.1	18,553	11.5	7,297	4.6	556	13.3	26,406
Backpacking	18.2	22,370	15.8	10,043	6.8	822	16.8	33,235
Horseback riding on trails	6.8	8,411	8.8	5,592	2.2	267	7.2	14,270
Big game hunting	7.3	8,972	6.3	3,993	2.1	251	6.7	13,216
Small game hunting	7.9	9,675	4.7	2,976	2.2	270	6.5	12,921
Migratory bird hunting	2.3	2,857	2.0	1,260	0.9	106	2.1	4,223

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,801, age 35-54=63,528, age 55+=12,088. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	47.2	57,970	52.1	33,107	48.8	5,901	48.9	96,978
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.7	75,785	71.3	45,284	49.9	6,034	64.1	127,103
Sightseeing	38.1	46,793	37.6	23,907	38.7	4,673	38.0	75,373
Visit historic sites	40.5	49,735	45.8	29,102	40.5	4,896	42.2	83,733
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.3	35,949	37.0	23,492	36.2	4,373	32.2	63,814
View/photograph other wildlife	33.7	41,407	36.4	23,148	30.5	3,682	34.4	68,237
View/photograph birds	14.1	17,346	18.7	11,875	23.9	2,892	16.2	32,113
View/photograph fish	22.0	27,034	24.7	15,662	18.1	2,184	22.6	44,880
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.3	33,477	26.5	16,844	18.8	2,276	26.5	52,597
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.8	25,589	32.4	20,600	25.3	3,060	24.8	49,249

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,801, age 35-54=63,528, age 55+=12,088. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	77.9	95,610	72.2	45,846	70.1	8,469	75.6	149,925
Family gathering	66.2	81,315	68.6	43,606	70.4	8,514	67.2	133,435
Driving for pleasure	37.6	46,161	46.5	29,570	46.6	5,634	41.0	81,365
Picnicking	50.5	61,985	53.5	33,994	38.9	4,702	50.7	100,681
Bicycling (any type)	46.9	57,587	40.1	25,475	24.1	2,917	43.3	85,979
Horseback riding (any type)	15.5	19,067	11.3	7,180	4.2	512	13.5	26,759

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,801, age 35-54=63,528, age 55+=12,088. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	44.3	54,405	44.4	28,201	42.5	5,132	44.2	87,738
Swimming in an outdoor pool	52.0	63,851	39.7	25,235	17.1	2,068	45.9	91,154
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	42.1	51,717	46.3	29,390	26.6	3,212	42.5	84,319
Boating (any type)	38.2	46,885	33.9	21,525	18.3	2,212	35.6	70,622
Freshwater fishing	28.0	34,380	30.3	19,263	16.3	1,968	28.0	55,611
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.8	25,500	23.3	14,772	17.7	2,143	21.4	42,415
Warmwater fishing	22.6	27,763	21.8	13,832	7.4	899	21.4	42,494
Motorboating	25.0	30,707	20.7	13,121	9.7	1,168	22.7	44,996
Rafting	18.8	23,089	15.1	9,575	4.0	480	16.7	33,144
Coldwater fishing	18.3	22,456	18.2	11,579	10.6	1,276	17.8	35,311
Saltwater fishing	23.7	29,108	19.7	12,499	4.7	571	21.3	42,178
Use personal watercraft	17.4	21,381	9.7	6,158	0.6	69	13.9	27,608
Waterskiing	14.3	17,511	7.3	4,638	1.0	119	11.2	22,268
Snorkeling	10.9	13,360	13.6	8,666	2.8	344	11.3	22,370
Canoeing	8.2	10,074	8.2	5,189	1.9	233	7.8	15,496
Sailing	5.0	6,095	4.1	2,585	3.5	422	4.6	9,102
Anadromous fishing	11.3	13,911	6.0	3,818	2.4	292	9.1	18,021
Rowing	7.2	8,836	3.4	2,147	1.6	199	5.6	11,182
Kayaking	3.9	4,761	5.1	3,232	1.1	138	4.1	8,131
Scuba diving	3.4	4,201	2.6	1,631	1.4	167	3.0	5,999
Surfing	3.1	3,842	1.1	701	0.1	14	2.3	4,557
Windsurfing	0.0	31	1.0	665	0.0	0	0.4	696

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,801, age 35-54=63,528, age 55+=12,088. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	13.2	16,184	12.6	8,036	1.3	161	12.3	24,381
Downhill skiing	5.9	7,186	5.0	3,194	0.1	17	5.2	10,397
Snowboarding	2.9	3,567	2.6	1,647	0.0	5	2.6	5,219
Snowmobiling	2.1	2,596	0.5	338	0.0	2	1.5	2,936
Cross country skiing	0.1	115	0.0	17	1.4	168	0.2	300

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,801, age 35-54=63,528, age 55+=12,088. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	24.3	17,425	27.3	11,591	18.0	2,267	24.7	31,283
Day hiking	47.0	33,628	55.8	23,698	35.2	4,447	48.7	61,773
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.7	13,374	23.2	9,850	21.9	2,761	20.5	25,985
Developed camping	18.9	13,512	22.5	9,550	11.3	1,431	19.3	24,493
Mountain biking	17.1	12,244	25.3	10,750	4.3	542	18.6	23,536
Drive off-road	16.0	11,430	9.4	3,995	5.4	676	12.7	16,101
Primitive camping	8.5	6,112	10.7	4,544	1.9	246	8.6	10,902
Hunting (any type)	4.8	3,441	2.5	1,080	0.7	92	3.6	4,613
Backpacking	11.0	7,913	10.2	4,352	3.1	394	10.0	12,659
Horseback riding on trails	8.1	5,825	10.8	4,605	2.6	323	8.5	10,753
Big game hunting	3.0	2,130	1.4	605	0.3	36	2.2	2,771
Small game hunting	1.0	746	0.5	193	0.1	18	0.8	957
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	366	0.0	4	0.0	0	0.3	370

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,621, age 35-54=42,495, age 55+=12,616. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	52.7	37,769	60.5	25,707	54.2	6,832	55.5	70,308
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.0	50,163	65.6	27,880	60.6	7,645	67.6	85,688
Sightseeing	38.6	27,631	42.1	17,909	36.7	4,625	39.6	50,165
Visit historic sites	45.2	32,374	40.7	17,275	37.6	4,739	42.9	54,388
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.1	29,458	47.8	20,304	46.6	5,878	43.9	55,640
View/photograph other wildlife	31.8	22,745	34.2	14,521	33.8	4,270	32.8	41,536
View/photograph birds	19.0	13,643	27.7	11,769	35.6	4,488	23.6	29,900
View/photograph fish	22.0	15,772	24.0	10,186	20.1	2,538	22.5	28,496
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.6	11,896	20.0	8,514	13.0	1,645	17.4	22,055
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.2	16,588	23.9	10,136	22.8	2,875	23.4	29,599

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,621, age 35-54=42,495, age 55+=12,616. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	79.6	57,015	78.5	33,364	70.5	8,896	78.3	99,275
Family gathering	71.0	50,881	83.0	35,251	63.6	8,027	74.3	94,159
Driving for pleasure	42.8	30,674	47.4	20,139	44.0	5,554	44.5	56,367
Picnicking	50.3	36,021	58.6	24,909	50.2	6,328	53.1	67,258
Bicycling (any type)	47.9	34,304	42.9	18,219	27.2	3,437	44.2	55,960
Horseback riding (any type)	15.8	11,285	12.5	5,330	5.9	741	13.7	17,356

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,621, age 35-54=42,495, age 55+=12,616. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	51.8	37,125	51.7	21,979	32.1	4,044	49.8	63,148
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.7	41,290	51.4	21,840	19.0	2,400	51.7	65,530
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	38.3	27,418	46.0	19,555	21.0	2,647	39.2	49,620
Boating (any type)	34.4	24,648	30.6	13,020	18.8	2,378	31.6	40,046
Freshwater fishing	23.6	16,934	17.3	7,345	10.7	1,346	20.2	25,625
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.9	17,868	25.7	10,922	16.1	2,037	24.3	30,827
Warmwater fishing	11.5	8,216	11.2	4,760	8.9	1,128	11.1	14,104
Motorboating	20.7	14,845	20.3	8,617	12.5	1,574	19.8	25,036
Rafting	14.0	10,036	14.7	6,245	3.3	421	13.2	16,702
Coldwater fishing	8.4	6,019	7.3	3,106	7.0	887	7.9	10,012
Saltwater fishing	8.9	6,386	10.6	4,503	7.2	911	9.3	11,800
Use personal watercraft	22.0	15,779	9.0	3,840	3.5	438	15.8	20,057
Waterskiing	9.7	6,968	5.9	2,516	0.0	0	7.5	9,484
Snorkeling	9.8	7,013	8.1	3,442	1.9	243	8.4	10,698
Canoeing	2.9	2,080	5.3	2,261	4.1	523	3.8	4,864
Sailing	5.3	3,809	2.2	947	5.9	743	4.3	5,499
Anadromous fishing	2.3	1,649	1.2	494	1.7	218	1.9	2,361
Rowing	2.7	1,937	6.2	2,620	2.3	295	3.8	4,852
Kayaking	3.7	2,621	1.6	666	1.5	187	2.7	3,474
Scuba diving	1.3	921	1.7	712	0.8	107	1.4	1,740
Surfing	1.3	909	0.0	13	0.0	0	0.7	922
Windsurfing	0.1	105	1.0	418	0.0	0	0.4	523

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,621, age 35-54=42,495, age 55+=12,616. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	15.3	10,956	9.6	4,085	2.4	309	12.1	15,350
Downhill skiing	8.1	5,800	4.3	1,835	1.2	154	6.1	7,789
Snowboarding	2.3	1,665	1.7	735	0.0	0	1.9	2,400
Snowmobiling	1.1	806	0.9	380	0.0	0	0.9	1,186
Cross country skiing	1.5	1,090	0.6	252	0.9	111	1.1	1,453

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,621, age 35-54=42,495, age 55+=12,616. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	64.2	322,434	52.2	317,795	37.8	156,947	52.2	797,176
Day hiking	45.4	227,999	48.1	292,919	34.7	144,189	43.6	665,107
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.6	148,741	36.2	220,225	25.0	103,999	31.0	472,965
Developed camping	32.3	162,298	30.4	184,695	18.1	75,104	27.7	422,097
Mountain biking	29.6	148,571	21.0	127,814	14.1	58,718	22.0	335,103
Drive off-road	40.9	205,265	21.2	129,240	12.6	52,416	25.4	386,921
Primitive camping	36.0	180,644	24.6	149,578	7.9	32,753	23.8	362,975
Hunting (any type)	32.2	161,555	21.7	131,872	9.9	41,122	21.9	334,549
Backpacking	20.8	104,265	15.4	93,521	6.6	27,286	14.7	225,072
Horseback riding on trails	12.5	62,882	10.7	64,845	2.8	11,726	9.1	139,453
Big game hunting	25.1	126,065	15.8	95,903	6.3	26,372	16.3	248,340
Small game hunting	22.7	114,258	12.4	75,328	6.3	26,056	14.1	215,642
Migratory bird hunting	5.3	26,880	5.0	30,339	1.9	7,836	4.3	65,055

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=502,448, age 35-54=608,445, age 55+=415,351. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	64.1	322,192	70.5	429,070	65.8	273,299	67.1	1,024,561
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.7	330,303	75.1	456,660	53.0	219,979	66.0	1,006,942
Sightseeing	59.4	298,298	60.7	369,064	62.9	261,201	60.8	928,563
Visit historic sites	59.5	299,177	65.7	399,989	57.2	237,574	61.4	936,740
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.8	195,135	48.5	295,066	47.0	195,063	44.9	685,264
View/photograph other wildlife	53.7	269,659	56.6	344,554	48.1	199,590	53.3	813,803
View/photograph birds	23.2	116,347	31.4	191,314	39.4	163,662	30.9	471,323
View/photograph fish	31.3	157,455	35.4	215,405	25.2	104,524	31.3	477,384
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.4	188,054	39.0	237,412	27.4	113,715	35.3	539,181
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.3	117,321	32.8	199,577	26.6	110,288	28.0	427,186

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=502,448, age 35-54=608,445, age 55+=415,351. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	88.2	442,962	83.2	506,135	81.4	338,154	84.3	1,287,251
Family gathering	71.3	358,448	71.9	437,416	72.9	302,952	72.0	1,098,816
Driving for pleasure	67.3	338,152	70.5	429,195	69.5	288,736	69.2	1,056,083
Picnicking	45.5	228,514	59.5	361,846	45.0	186,846	50.9	777,206
Bicycling (any type)	42.7	214,549	36.0	218,904	21.9	90,887	34.4	524,340
Horseback riding (any type)	17.3	87,161	12.8	77,967	4.7	19,574	12.1	184,702

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=502,448, age 35-54=608,445, age 55+=415,351. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	53.9	270,620	54.1	329,295	48.6	202,045	52.5	801,960
Swimming in an outdoor pool	70.5	354,330	53.6	326,351	24.4	101,158	51.2	781,839
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	70.5	354,251	60.1	365,839	33.4	138,615	56.3	858,705
Boating (any type)	63.7	319,850	56.0	340,921	31.1	128,999	51.7	789,770
Freshwater fishing	54.6	274,092	50.1	304,832	29.6	122,993	46.0	701,917
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.7	174,429	38.3	232,966	27.5	114,199	34.2	521,594
Warmwater fishing	54.8	275,579	50.6	307,972	21.2	88,063	44.0	671,614
Motorboating	50.7	254,709	42.9	261,086	21.5	89,473	39.7	605,268
Rafting	29.6	148,855	21.9	133,249	5.8	23,982	20.1	306,086
Coldwater fishing	24.0	120,807	24.3	148,094	14.7	61,071	21.6	329,972
Saltwater fishing	24.3	122,343	22.0	134,092	6.3	26,348	18.5	282,783
Use personal watercraft	21.7	109,146	12.6	76,429	1.7	7,147	12.6	192,722
Waterskiing	28.3	142,353	15.4	93,441	2.0	8,188	16.0	243,982
Snorkeling	15.1	75,975	16.9	102,859	3.4	14,313	12.7	193,147
Canoeing	17.1	85,778	15.5	94,294	4.5	18,792	13.0	198,864
Sailing	6.9	34,468	6.2	37,491	5.0	20,575	6.1	92,534
Anadromous fishing	8.4	42,364	5.4	32,561	2.0	8,321	5.5	83,246
Rowing	6.9	34,505	3.5	21,360	1.5	6,355	4.1	62,220
Kayaking	5.6	28,004	6.3	38,272	1.5	6,436	4.8	72,712
Scuba diving	5.4	27,225	3.5	21,597	1.9	7,700	3.7	56,522
Surfing	2.9	14,599	0.8	4,640	0.1	566	1.3	19,805
Windsurfing	0.1	538	0.9	5,476	0.0	0	0.4	6,014

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=502,448, age 35-54=608,445, age 55+=415,351. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	22.0	110,489	20.1	122,410	2.9	12,048	16.0	244,947
Downhill skiing	10.9	54,751	8.4	51,374	0.4	1,839	7.1	107,964
Snowboarding	3.6	17,865	2.8	17,224	0.3	1,082	2.4	36,171
Snowmobiling	3.4	16,966	1.0	6,115	0.3	1,101	1.6	24,182
Cross country skiing	0.4	1,829	0.1	793	1.3	5,606	0.5	8,228

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=502,448, age 35-54=608,445, age 55+=415,351. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	37.9	182,869	38.2	233,067	24.6	121,940	33.9	537,876
Day hiking	37.7	181,791	44.2	269,641	26.3	130,255	36.6	581,687
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.3	151,086	38.7	235,907	34.2	169,714	35.1	556,707
Developed camping	32.6	157,281	28.4	173,352	14.0	69,468	25.2	400,101
Mountain biking	18.6	89,665	21.2	129,203	3.5	17,272	14.9	236,140
Drive off-road	22.5	108,284	14.4	87,690	8.3	41,261	14.9	237,235
Primitive camping	18.1	87,216	13.8	84,313	2.7	13,336	11.6	184,865
Hunting (any type)	7.8	37,717	4.7	28,553	1.7	8,206	4.7	74,476
Backpacking	11.2	53,777	10.0	61,211	2.7	13,470	8.1	128,458
Horseback riding on trails	15.9	76,798	12.4	75,454	2.7	13,292	10.4	165,544
Big game hunting	6.7	32,150	3.4	21,038	1.0	4,831	3.7	58,019
Small game hunting	2.7	13,204	1.3	7,678	1.2	6,007	1.7	26,889
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	6,666	0.1	335	0.2	1,122	0.5	8,123

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482,272, age 35-54=610,252, age 55+=495,598. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	70.0	337,810	81.7	498,489	71.1	352,133	74.8	1,188,432
Visit nature centers, etc.	74.4	358,794	70.3	429,246	62.4	309,202	69.1	1,097,242
Sightseeing	61.8	298,257	67.2	410,323	57.3	284,099	62.5	992,679
Visit historic sites	63.7	307,193	59.0	360,231	51.8	256,957	58.2	924,381
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.7	254,016	62.2	379,784	58.8	291,230	58.2	925,030
View/photograph other wildlife	50.4	243,214	54.7	333,602	51.8	256,939	52.5	833,755
View/photograph birds	31.2	150,274	47.5	290,073	55.4	274,795	45.0	715,142
View/photograph fish	29.8	143,632	34.8	212,306	27.7	137,316	31.1	493,254
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	24.6	118,640	30.3	184,688	19.4	96,311	25.2	399,639
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.6	118,851	25.0	152,859	22.3	110,750	24.1	382,460

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482,272, age 35-54=610,252, age 55+=495,598. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	91.4	440,814	91.3	556,903	81.7	404,846	88.3	1,402,563
Family gathering	74.0	356,772	85.1	519,457	67.2	332,854	76.1	1,209,083
Driving for pleasure	68.5	330,452	71.5	436,557	65.1	322,492	68.6	1,089,501
Picnicking	58.4	281,882	67.4	411,435	56.1	277,923	61.2	971,240
Bicycling (any type)	42.7	205,821	37.9	231,072	22.2	109,869	34.4	546,762
Horseback riding (any type)	17.7	85,230	13.6	83,186	5.5	27,356	12.3	195,772

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482,272, age 35-54=610,252, age 55+=495,598. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	61.6	296,990	61.7	376,641	38.3	189,936	54.4	863,567
Swimming in an outdoor pool	78.2	377,048	68.9	420,306	26.9	133,281	58.6	930,635
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.0	308,549	59.6	363,637	26.5	131,158	50.6	803,344
Boating (any type)	55.4	267,154	50.0	304,951	29.8	147,751	45.3	719,856
Freshwater fishing	32.7	157,920	29.4	179,312	18.0	89,335	26.9	426,567
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.3	194,257	41.8	255,022	24.7	122,270	36.0	571,549
Warmwater fishing	28.5	137,568	27.0	164,858	20.8	103,263	25.5	405,689
Motorboating	40.1	193,153	39.9	243,702	23.9	118,310	35.0	555,165
Rafting	25.5	122,973	21.4	130,536	4.7	23,099	17.4	276,608
Coldwater fishing	11.2	54,109	9.9	60,504	9.4	46,790	10.2	161,403
Saltwater fishing	10.5	50,782	11.6	70,594	8.2	40,865	10.2	162,241
Use personal watercraft	26.6	128,242	11.4	69,547	4.0	20,066	13.7	217,855
Waterskiing	19.2	92,725	11.9	72,916	0.1	428	10.5	166,069
Snorkeling	11.9	57,317	10.7	65,462	2.3	11,482	8.5	134,261
Canoeing	6.9	33,173	9.8	60,069	7.0	34,886	8.1	128,128
Sailing	7.2	34,854	3.4	21,037	7.8	38,883	6.0	94,774
Anadromous fishing	1.6	7,918	1.2	7,445	1.7	8,245	1.5	23,608
Rowing	2.9	14,074	6.1	37,476	2.3	11,288	4.0	62,838
Kayaking	4.6	22,418	2.3	14,187	2.1	10,273	3.0	46,878
Scuba diving	1.7	8,159	2.3	13,779	1.1	5,527	1.7	27,465
Surfing	1.2	5,900	0.1	685	0.0	0	0.4	6,585
Windsurfing	0.4	2,142	0.8	5,169	0.0	0	0.5	7,311

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482,272, age 35-54=610,252, age 55+=495,598. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	24.5	118,210	15.2	93,034	3.3	16,338	14.3	227,582
Downhill skiing	12.6	60,884	6.8	41,491	1.7	8,466	7.0	110,841
Snowboarding	3.0	14,564	2.0	11,976	0.0	0	1.7	26,540
Snowmobiling	1.9	9,069	1.4	8,764	0.0	0	1.1	17,833
Cross country skiing	1.5	7,448	0.6	3,909	0.9	4,239	1.0	15,596

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=482,272, age 35-54=610,252, age 55+=495,598. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	35.7	105,235	24.6	65,207	17.8	18,496	28.5	188,938
Day hiking	16.2	47,710	16.0	42,376	10.8	11,276	15.3	101,362
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.2	53,599	22.0	58,202	15.0	15,630	19.2	127,431
Developed camping	15.4	45,316	16.1	42,762	8.4	8,770	14.6	96,848
Mountain biking	27.3	80,374	17.1	45,317	11.2	11,700	20.7	137,391
Drive off-road	25.0	73,823	11.9	31,550	6.7	6,965	16.9	112,338
Primitive camping	12.2	36,025	10.3	27,313	2.3	2,387	9.9	65,725
Hunting (any type)	12.1	35,749	6.8	17,936	3.6	3,720	8.6	57,405
Backpacking	12.2	36,066	5.9	15,700	2.4	2,462	8.2	54,228
Horseback riding on trails	6.2	18,170	4.3	11,298	1.2	1,290	4.6	30,758
Big game hunting	7.3	21,410	4.8	12,610	1.9	1,935	5.4	35,955
Small game hunting	8.8	26,059	4.9	12,957	2.4	2,506	6.3	41,522
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	4,019	1.2	3,143	0.5	517	1.2	7,679

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=294,915, age 35-54=264,815, age 55+=104,030. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	39.3	115,959	43.9	116,143	41.0	42,698	41.4	274,800
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.0	138,496	53.7	142,309	37.9	39,394	48.2	320,199
Sightseeing	47.3	139,560	47.8	126,483	49.3	51,258	47.8	317,301
Visit historic sites	42.7	126,064	47.1	124,752	41.0	42,651	44.2	293,467
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	24.8	73,008	30.8	81,610	29.9	31,139	28.0	185,757
View/photograph other wildlife	31.0	91,320	32.6	86,238	27.7	28,790	31.1	206,348
View/photograph birds	13.5	39,940	17.9	47,369	22.5	23,422	16.7	110,731
View/photograph fish	23.5	69,412	26.3	69,758	19.2	20,022	24.0	159,192
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	24.4	71,923	22.4	59,285	15.8	16,464	22.2	147,672
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.7	57,974	27.8	73,617	22.3	23,148	23.3	154,739

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=294,915, age 35-54=264,815, age 55+=104,030. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	87.1	256,860	81.3	215,351	79.3	82,513	83.6	554,724
Family gathering	73.0	215,241	74.4	197,101	75.6	78,668	74.0	491,010
Driving for pleasure	51.1	150,775	53.0	140,453	52.6	54,696	52.1	345,924
Picnicking	41.4	122,084	48.3	127,831	36.3	37,756	43.3	287,671
Bicycling (any type)	42.2	124,567	35.3	93,357	21.9	22,803	36.3	240,727
Horseback riding (any type)	7.7	22,779	5.7	14,968	2.1	2,181	6.0	39,928

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=294,915, age 35-54=264,815, age 55+=104,030. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	44.7	131,818	45.0	119,294	41.1	42,749	44.3	293,861
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.8	129,206	33.4	88,342	15.0	15,621	35.1	233,169
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	30.4	89,510	26.6	70,532	14.0	14,533	26.3	174,575
Boating (any type)	22.0	64,983	19.5	51,632	10.7	11,150	19.2	127,765
Freshwater fishing	35.0	103,249	29.2	77,384	18.1	18,846	30.1	199,479
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	18.8	55,555	20.9	55,269	15.1	15,692	19.1	126,516
Warmwater fishing	31.2	92,107	29.2	77,249	11.7	12,183	27.4	181,539
Motorboating	13.2	38,782	11.2	29,656	5.5	5,716	11.2	74,154
Rafting	8.7	25,721	3.0	7,971	1.4	1,409	5.3	35,101
Coldwater fishing	15.2	44,807	15.5	41,135	9.0	9,397	14.4	95,339
Saltwater fishing	18.6	54,772	16.2	42,845	4.6	4,790	15.4	102,407
Use personal watercraft	8.7	25,559	5.1	13,429	0.7	719	6.0	39,707
Waterskiing	5.7	16,927	3.1	8,157	0.4	439	3.8	25,523
Snorkeling	5.5	16,220	6.2	16,428	1.3	1,353	5.1	34,001
Canoeing	4.5	13,173	4.1	10,927	1.2	1,212	3.8	25,312
Sailing	3.9	11,498	3.4	8,924	2.8	2,940	3.5	23,362
Anadromous fishing	9.5	27,988	5.7	15,069	2.2	2,340	6.8	45,397
Rowing	3.1	9,029	1.6	4,120	0.7	731	2.1	13,880
Kayaking	1.3	3,858	1.5	3,985	0.3	361	1.2	8,204
Scuba diving	2.1	6,273	1.4	3,661	0.8	835	1.6	10,769
Surfing	1.1	3,128	0.3	780	0.1	88	0.6	3,996
Windsurfing	0.0	115	0.8	2,246	0.0	0	0.4	2,361

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=294,915, age 35-54=264,815, age 55+=104,030. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	11.4	33,632	10.5	27,863	1.5	1,598	9.5	63,093
Downhill skiing	2.5	7,402	2.0	5,362	0.1	121	1.9	12,885
Snowboarding	1.7	5,104	1.4	3,804	0.1	112	1.4	9,020
Snowmobiling	1.4	4,046	0.4	1,006	0.1	95	0.8	5,147
Cross country skiing	0.1	407	0.0	85	0.7	759	0.2	1,251

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=294,915, age 35-54=264,815, age 55+=104,030. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	18.7	58,707	14.9	46,788	11.6	17,360	15.8	122,855
Day hiking	9.8	30,764	13.6	42,687	8.3	12,380	11.0	85,831
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.9	50,045	23.9	74,930	21.4	31,941	20.2	156,916
Developed camping	13.4	42,086	14.2	44,434	6.7	9,975	12.4	96,495
Mountain biking	17.4	54,802	12.9	40,480	2.8	4,173	12.8	99,455
Drive off-road	15.6	48,962	10.0	31,182	4.5	6,716	11.2	86,860
Primitive camping	3.3	10,315	3.8	11,914	0.8	1,214	3.0	23,443
Hunting (any type)	2.4	7,496	1.5	4,655	0.6	965	1.7	13,116
Backpacking	2.4	7,411	2.8	8,874	1.0	1,425	2.3	17,710
Horseback riding on trails	7.6	23,887	5.0	15,531	1.2	1,812	5.3	41,230
Big game hunting	1.2	3,923	0.7	2,153	0.3	441	0.8	6,517
Small game hunting	0.7	2,197	1.5	4,724	0.5	703	1.0	7,624
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	712	0.0	18	0.1	76	0.1	806

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,319, age 35-54=313,229, age 55+=149,438. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	44.1	138,465	48.5	151,930	44.5	66,537	45.9	356,932
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.9	150,625	47.7	149,389	44.4	66,391	47.2	366,405
Sightseeing	51.9	163,057	55.2	172,792	45.3	67,766	51.9	403,615
Visit historic sites	41.4	130,191	45.0	140,851	37.4	55,860	42.1	326,902
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.2	107,587	36.3	113,652	37.6	56,235	35.7	277,474
View/photograph other wildlife	28.7	90,152	28.5	89,364	29.9	44,672	28.9	224,188
View/photograph birds	16.2	51,057	26.5	83,142	32.2	48,066	23.5	182,265
View/photograph fish	18.7	58,843	22.6	70,831	20.8	31,142	20.7	160,816
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	11.8	37,170	18.5	58,096	11.2	16,751	14.4	112,017
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.0	72,155	20.2	63,328	18.9	28,315	21.1	163,798

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,319, age 35-54=313,229, age 55+=149,438. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	89.8	282,182	85.8	268,834	80.2	119,895	86.3	670,911
Family gathering	78.9	248,042	82.8	259,411	69.5	103,792	78.7	611,245
Driving for pleasure	53.7	168,938	54.5	170,695	49.3	73,617	53.2	413,250
Picnicking	45.8	143,997	53.8	168,409	46.0	68,750	49.1	381,156
Bicycling (any type)	44.9	141,237	30.4	95,174	22.3	33,320	34.7	269,731
Horseback riding (any type)	8.7	27,458	6.8	21,321	2.5	3,723	6.8	52,502

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,319, age 35-54=313,229, age 55+=149,438. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	46.5	146,260	47.7	149,370	31.9	47,600	44.2	343,230
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.6	152,677	43.0	134,571	16.5	24,725	40.2	311,973
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	28.7	90,125	21.5	67,460	10.9	16,261	22.4	173,846
Boating (any type)	17.7	55,698	16.2	50,843	10.3	15,397	15.7	121,938
Freshwater fishing	15.9	49,868	17.1	53,414	11.5	17,114	15.5	120,396
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	17.5	55,059	21.3	66,643	13.7	20,415	18.3	142,117
Warmwater fishing	14.6	45,905	14.0	43,848	12.2	18,171	13.9	107,924
Motorboating	9.8	30,712	7.5	23,373	6.2	9,292	8.2	63,377
Rafting	7.9	24,715	4.6	14,357	1.1	1,648	5.2	40,720
Coldwater fishing	5.1	16,091	7.8	24,284	6.0	8,965	6.4	49,340
Saltwater fishing	7.3	22,883	7.6	23,869	6.1	9,157	7.2	55,909
Use personal watercraft	12.7	39,775	4.3	13,337	1.7	2,466	7.2	55,578
Waterskiing	4.4	13,917	1.3	4,194	0.0	14	2.3	18,125
Snorkeling	3.5	10,964	4.1	12,814	0.8	1,225	3.2	25,003
Canoeing	1.2	3,736	4.3	13,602	1.9	2,835	2.6	20,173
Sailing	2.2	6,876	2.0	6,195	4.4	6,584	2.5	19,655
Anadromous fishing	2.1	6,521	0.6	2,029	1.7	2,593	1.4	11,143
Rowing	0.9	2,679	1.4	4,459	1.1	1,606	1.1	8,744
Kayaking	0.6	1,870	0.4	1,259	0.5	726	0.5	3,855
Scuba diving	1.5	4,587	0.5	1,454	0.4	658	0.9	6,699
Surfing	0.2	697	0.0	60	0.0	0	0.1	757
Windsurfing	0.4	1,313	0.5	1,675	0.0	0	0.4	2,988

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,319, age 35-54=313,229, age 55+=149,438. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	15.3	48,199	9.1	28,520	1.8	2,641	10.2	79,360
Downhill skiing	1.8	5,545	0.9	2,760	0.4	636	1.2	8,941
Snowboarding	0.9	2,787	0.5	1,631	0.0	0	0.6	4,418
Snowmobiling	1.4	4,300	0.3	976	0.0	0	0.7	5,276
Cross country skiing	0.5	1,567	0.2	550	0.5	694	0.4	2,811

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=314,319, age 35-54=313,229, age 55+=149,438. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	75.5	1,576	61.4	1,431	43.5	503	62.9	3,510
Day hiking	44.3	926	47.7	1,113	34.3	396	43.7	2,435
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.1	628	36.8	858	25.4	294	31.9	1,780
Developed camping	36.5	762	34.3	801	20.2	233	32.2	1,796
Mountain biking	28.0	584	19.8	462	12.9	149	21.4	1,195
Drive off-road	45.4	947	23.9	558	13.2	153	29.7	1,658
Primitive camping	52.3	1,091	36.2	844	11.6	134	37.1	2,069
Hunting (any type)	39.3	820	27.4	639	12.0	139	28.7	1,598
Backpacking	28.8	601	20.8	485	8.5	98	21.2	1,184
Horseback riding on trails	15.1	316	13.0	302	2.5	29	11.6	647
Big game hunting	31.1	650	19.4	453	7.7	89	21.4	1,192
Small game hunting	22.5	469	12.6	293	5.4	62	14.8	824
Migratory bird hunting	4.3	89	3.4	80	1.0	11	3.2	180

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,088, age 35-54=2,332, age 55+=1,156. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	61.4	1,282	67.7	1,579	63.1	730	64.4	3,591
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.0	1,315	71.8	1,675	50.6	585	64.1	3,575
Sightseeing	58.7	1,226	59.7	1,392	62.0	717	59.8	3,335
Visit historic sites	55.0	1,149	60.5	1,412	52.4	606	56.8	3,167
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.7	809	48.6	1,134	46.6	539	44.5	2,482
View/photograph other wildlife	56.0	1,170	59.0	1,376	51.1	591	56.3	3,137
View/photograph birds	22.7	475	30.4	709	38.1	440	29.1	1,624
View/photograph fish	30.5	636	34.3	799	24.6	284	30.8	1,719
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	47.7	995	49.7	1,160	34.2	395	45.7	2,550
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.2	526	35.2	821	28.2	326	30.0	1,673

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,088, age 35-54=2,332, age 55+=1,156. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	85.4	1,784	79.9	1,863	78.0	902	81.6	4,549
Family gathering	71.6	1,495	72.6	1,693	73.6	851	72.4	4,039
Driving for pleasure	66.2	1,383	69.5	1,621	68.4	791	68.1	3,795
Picnicking	42.8	894	56.6	1,319	42.8	495	48.6	2,708
Bicycling (any type)	35.9	750	29.8	696	18.0	208	29.7	1,654
Horseback riding (any type)	22.6	472	16.5	385	5.9	68	16.6	925

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,088, age 35-54=2,332, age 55+=1,156. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	48.2	1,007	48.8	1,138	44.4	513	47.7	2,658
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.8	1,124	40.5	944	18.6	215	40.9	2,283
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	67.5	1,409	57.9	1,351	32.1	371	56.2	3,131
Boating (any type)	55.6	1,161	48.9	1,140	27.3	316	46.9	2,617
Freshwater fishing	68.3	1,427	63.4	1,478	35.5	410	59.5	3,315
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	33.4	697	37.0	864	26.0	301	33.4	1,862
Warmwater fishing	67.0	1,398	62.0	1,447	24.6	284	56.1	3,129
Motorboating	38.9	813	33.1	773	15.9	184	31.7	1,770
Rafting	29.3	611	21.6	503	5.4	62	21.1	1,176
Coldwater fishing	38.1	796	39.7	925	23.1	267	35.7	1,988
Saltwater fishing	27.0	564	23.9	558	6.4	74	21.4	1,196
Use personal watercraft	20.5	429	11.7	274	1.5	17	12.9	720
Waterskiing	25.7	536	13.8	321	1.5	17	15.7	874
Snorkeling	14.9	311	16.4	382	3.2	37	13.1	730
Canoeing	18.2	379	16.5	385	4.2	48	14.6	812
Sailing	5.6	117	4.7	109	3.9	45	4.9	271
Anadromous fishing	12.8	268	8.0	187	2.2	26	8.6	481
Rowing	5.5	115	2.6	61	1.0	11	3.4	187
Kayaking	4.3	90	5.0	117	0.8	9	3.9	216
Scuba diving	6.3	131	3.8	88	2.2	25	4.4	244
Surfing	4.4	91	1.1	26	0.3	3	2.2	120
Windsurfing	0.1	3	2.6	60	0.0	0	1.1	63

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,088, age 35-54=2,332, age 55+=1,156. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	19.9	416	18.1	421	1.8	21	15.4	858
Downhill skiing	7.4	154	5.6	131	0.3	4	5.2	289
Snowboarding	5.1	107	4.1	96	0.1	1	3.7	204
Snowmobiling	4.4	92	1.1	25	0.1	1	2.1	118
Cross country skiing	0.0	0	0.0	1	0.5	6	0.1	7

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,088, age 35-54=2,332, age 55+=1,156. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	44.3	839	44.9	1,057	29.1	312	41.5	2,208
Day hiking	37.0	701	44.1	1,038	26.3	282	38.0	2,021
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.0	607	39.5	931	35.5	381	36.1	1,919
Developed camping	37.1	703	32.2	758	15.6	167	30.6	1,628
Mountain biking	17.5	332	20.2	476	3.0	32	15.8	840
Drive off-road	24.3	460	15.8	371	8.8	94	17.4	925
Primitive camping	26.3	498	20.3	479	3.6	39	19.1	1,016
Hunting (any type)	10.1	192	5.7	134	1.4	15	6.4	341
Backpacking	15.0	284	13.8	324	3.7	40	12.2	648
Horseback riding on trails	18.9	359	14.7	346	3.3	35	13.9	740
Big game hunting	8.2	156	4.1	96	0.4	4	4.8	256
Small game hunting	2.4	46	1.0	23	0.7	7	1.4	76
Migratory bird hunting	0.7	13	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	13

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,895, age 35-54=2,355, age 55+=1,072. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	67.2	1,274	78.2	1,842	68.9	739	72.4	3,855
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.5	1,355	67.6	1,592	59.9	642	67.4	3,589
Sightseeing	60.9	1,154	66.3	1,561	56.7	608	62.4	3,323
Visit historic sites	58.8	1,115	54.4	1,280	48.0	515	54.7	2,910
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.9	984	61.7	1,453	58.4	626	57.6	3,063
View/photograph other wildlife	52.3	992	56.9	1,339	54.1	580	54.7	2,911
View/photograph birds	29.8	565	45.5	1,071	54.3	582	41.7	2,218
View/photograph fish	28.9	547	33.5	790	27.1	290	30.6	1,627
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.7	581	38.0	895	24.5	263	32.7	1,739
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.1	495	26.7	629	24.1	258	26.0	1,382

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,895, age 35-54=2,355, age 55+=1,072. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	88.2	1,672	87.8	2,068	78.8	845	86.2	4,585
Family gathering	74.7	1,416	86.3	2,033	67.8	727	78.5	4,176
Driving for pleasure	67.2	1,274	70.6	1,662	64.5	691	68.2	3,627
Picnicking	55.6	1,054	64.2	1,513	53.4	572	59.0	3,139
Bicycling (any type)	35.7	676	31.7	747	18.2	195	30.4	1,618
Horseback riding (any type)	23.1	438	17.7	416	7.3	78	17.5	932

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,895, age 35-54=2,355, age 55+=1,072. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a beach	55.7	1,056	55.7	1,311	34.5	370	51.4	2,737
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.7	1,131	52.6	1,239	20.2	217	48.6	2,587
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.3	1,162	57.1	1,344	25.3	271	52.2	2,777
Boating (any type)	48.0	909	43.6	1,027	26.1	280	41.6	2,216
Freshwater fishing	41.2	781	36.5	860	22.8	244	35.4	1,885
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.8	736	40.5	953	24.0	257	36.6	1,946
Warmwater fishing	34.5	653	32.7	769	25.6	274	31.9	1,696
Motorboating	30.9	586	30.9	727	18.3	196	28.4	1,509
Rafting	25.1	476	21.3	501	4.1	44	19.2	1,021
Coldwater fishing	18.0	341	15.8	371	15.2	163	16.4	875
Saltwater fishing	11.5	218	12.4	291	8.3	89	11.2	598
Use personal watercraft	25.1	476	10.6	249	3.6	39	14.4	764
Waterskiing	17.0	322	10.7	251	0.0	0	10.8	573
Snorkeling	11.5	218	10.3	242	2.0	21	9.0	481
Canoeing	7.2	136	10.5	248	7.2	77	8.7	461
Sailing	6.4	121	2.6	61	6.3	67	4.7	249
Anadromous fishing	2.3	44	1.5	36	1.9	20	1.9	100
Rowing	2.0	38	5.1	119	1.6	17	3.3	174
Kayaking	3.3	63	1.5	35	1.1	12	2.1	110
Scuba diving	1.8	35	2.5	59	1.1	12	2.0	106
Surfing	1.6	30	0.1	2	0.0	0	0.6	32
Windsurfing	1.4	27	2.5	58	0.0	0	1.6	85

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,895, age 35-54=2,355, age 55+=1,072. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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)	21.8	414	13.6	320	3.2	34	14.4	768
Downhill skiing	8.7	165	4.5	105	1.1	12	5.3	282
Snowboarding	4.1	78	2.6	61	0.0	0	2.6	139
Snowmobiling	2.5	48	1.8	42	0.0	0	1.7	90
Cross country skiing	0.9	18	0.2	5	0.4	4	0.5	27

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,895, age 35-54=2,355, age 55+=1,072. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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OCONEE 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	50.0	17,776	41.7	13,293	29.3	3,518	43.5	34,587
Day hiking	43.2	15,359	46.9	14,970	34.7	4,179	43.4	34,508
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.3	8,273	27.8	8,864	17.3	2,080	24.2	19,217
Developed camping	19.3	6,867	17.1	5,447	10.4	1,248	17.1	13,562
Mountain biking	24.6	8,754	19.1	6,091	13.3	1,600	20.7	16,445
Drive off-road	32.3	11,487	15.6	4,981	9.1	1,094	22.1	17,562
Primitive camping	26.5	9,425	17.7	5,657	5.3	634	19.8	15,716
Hunting (any type)	6.6	2,337	4.6	1,472	1.7	203	5.0	4,012
Backpacking	32.5	11,571	24.4	7,780	10.4	1,255	25.9	20,606
Horseback riding on trails	6.8	2,407	5.9	1,896	1.5	184	5.6	4,487
Big game hunting	2.9	1,019	1.8	561	0.5	60	2.1	1,640
Small game hunting	4.8	1,711	2.9	910	1.3	157	3.5	2,778
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	1,032	2.3	744	1.1	135	2.4	1,911

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

Oconee NF local area: 88 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=35,557, age 35-54=31,903, age 55+=12,026. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.