OSCEOLA 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	38.9	215,845	36.8	214,285	29.0	128,351	35.4	558,481
Day hiking	27.8	154,193	25.4	147,744	20.6	91,317	24.9	393,254
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.8	137,588	26.6	154,515	21.5	95,124	24.5	387,227
Developed camping	30.2	167,389	22.8	132,676	14.8	65,422	23.1	365,487
Mountain biking	25.2	140,059	23.3	135,779	9.4	41,658	20.1	317,496
Drive off-road	24.1	133,521	15.6	90,748	11.2	49,572	17.3	273,841
Primitive camping	18.9	104,792	11.7	68,260	7.2	32,012	13.0	205,064
Hunting (any type)	16.1	89,263	9.9	57,891	7.0	30,986	11.3	178,140
Backpacking	9.7	53,590	6.0	34,852	7.2	31,764	7.6	120,206
Big game hunting	10.2	56,355	7.4	42,819	4.0	17,907	7.4	117,081
Horseback riding on trails	10.9	60,452	5.9	34,183	2.7	11,963	6.7	106,598
Small game hunting	9.6	53,410	6.7	38,763	2.9	12,754	6.6	104,927
Migratory bird hunting	1.7	9,651	1.7	10,084	0.2	814	1.3	20,549

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554,845, age 35-54=581,977, age 55+=443,021. 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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OSCEOLA 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	56.5	313,587	67.4	392,277	62.7	277,847	62.3	983,711
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.2	344,973	65.0	378,298	56.7	251,387	61.7	974,658
Sightseeing	58.4	323,921	63.2	368,100	52.1	230,972	58.4	922,993
Visit historic sites	46.7	258,990	56.5	329,101	44.0	194,786	49.6	782,877
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.6	230,660	53.4	310,907	51.4	227,676	48.7	769,243
View/photograph other wildlife	46.7	259,089	49.1	285,681	46.2	204,649	47.4	749,419
View/photograph fish	35.1	194,681	41.2	239,895	25.4	112,697	34.6	547,273
View/photograph birds	24.1	133,661	38.8	225,918	40.9	181,254	34.2	540,833
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.2	145,386	32.6	189,985	25.7	113,708	28.4	449,079
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.1	167,212	29.5	171,867	17.1	75,764	26.3	414,843

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554,845, age 35-54=581,977, age 55+=443,021. 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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OSCEOLA 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	85.5	474,189	84.0	488,777	75.7	335,583	82.2	1,298,549
Family gathering	79.8	442,752	78.9	459,093	66.5	294,656	75.7	1,196,501
Driving for pleasure	56.3	312,313	61.1	355,532	54.8	242,731	57.6	910,576
Picnicking	47.5	263,455	52.6	305,960	43.4	192,335	48.2	761,750
Bicycling (any type)	53.1	294,785	49.7	289,184	29.6	131,335	45.3	715,304
Horseback riding (any type)	12.2	67,834	7.2	41,786	5.0	22,252	8.3	131,872

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554,845, age 35-54=581,977, age 55+=443,021. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.8	364,831	64.4	375,084	44.0	194,999	59.2	934,914
Visit a beach	73.1	405,526	60.6	352,462	39.4	174,391	59.0	932,379
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.2	356,047	59.4	345,492	32.7	145,074	53.6	846,613
Boating (any type)	51.1	283,720	47.7	277,726	30.1	133,387	44.0	694,833
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.3	223,381	40.5	235,976	25.3	112,070	36.2	571,427
Freshwater fishing	37.6	208,791	33.4	194,664	24.5	108,722	32.4	512,177
Motorboating	35.5	197,148	32.8	190,676	21.7	96,214	30.6	484,038
Warmwater fishing	33.6	186,182	29.3	170,695	19.0	83,959	27.9	440,836
Saltwater fishing	29.9	165,692	26.6	154,823	10.8	48,031	23.3	368,546
Snorkeling	26.2	145,105	20.9	121,867	7.4	32,987	19.0	299,959
Rafting	20.9	115,983	15.4	89,585	6.5	28,768	14.8	234,336
Canoeing	17.0	94,365	13.2	76,845	8.7	38,711	13.3	209,921
Use personal watercraft	19.5	108,472	9.3	54,303	2.6	11,733	11.0	174,508
Coldwater fishing	7.0	38,729	5.8	33,936	8.2	36,271	6.9	108,936
Scuba diving	6.5	36,285	10.0	58,424	2.5	10,979	6.7	105,688
Waterskiing	13.2	73,371	4.2	24,426	0.1	487	6.2	98,284
Sailing	6.9	38,098	7.4	42,803	3.4	15,226	6.1	96,127
Kayaking	4.1	22,677	4.3	24,776	3.0	13,092	3.8	60,545
Anadromous fishing	3.7	20,793	4.2	24,323	2.4	10,580	3.5	55,696
Surfing	7.0	38,798	1.6	9,295	1.0	4,302	3.3	52,395
Rowing	2.9	15,869	2.6	15,184	3.3	14,468	2.9	45,521
Windsurfing	0.1	538	1.0	5,807	0.0	135	0.4	6,480

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554,845, age 35-54=581,977, age 55+=443,021. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	13.5	75,161	8.4	48,860	1.7	7,557	8.3	131,578
Downhill skiing	7.7	42,749	3.4	19,817	0.0	174	4.0	62,740
Snowmobiling	4.2	23,393	2.3	13,526	1.6	6,969	2.8	43,888
Cross country skiing	2.3	12,593	0.0	279	0.8	3,642	1.0	16,514
Snowboarding	1.8	9,792	0.8	4,733	0.0	215	0.9	14,740

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=554,845, age 35-54=581,977, age 55+=443,021. 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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OSCEOLA 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	39.8	8,029	29.2	3,625	23.3	1,085	34.2	12,739
Day hiking	49.1	9,904	31.4	3,904	32.3	1,500	41.1	15,308
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.2	3,480	17.2	2,139	14.0	651	16.8	6,270
Developed camping	25.2	5,097	19.5	2,421	11.2	522	21.6	8,040
Mountain biking	39.0	7,876	30.3	3,769	17.0	791	33.4	12,436
Drive off-road	24.7	4,982	16.2	2,009	12.9	602	20.4	7,593
Primitive camping	24.9	5,036	13.5	1,672	6.6	308	18.8	7,016
Hunting (any type)	17.6	3,563	11.5	1,423	9.8	457	14.6	5,443
Backpacking	19.5	3,943	7.2	897	12.0	559	14.5	5,399
Big game hunting	8.6	1,741	6.8	846	4.3	200	7.5	2,787
Horseback riding on trails	7.5	1,518	8.6	1,070	5.1	236	7.6	2,824
Small game hunting	8.2	1,660	6.4	799	2.6	123	6.9	2,582
Migratory bird hunting	2.0	405	1.9	233	0.1	3	1.7	641

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,191, age 35-54=12,422, age 55+=4,651. 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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OSCEOLA 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	42.9	8,669	54.0	6,710	44.4	2,067	46.8	17,446
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.3	12,379	64.1	7,962	53.9	2,505	61.3	22,846
Sightseeing	38.2	7,719	39.3	4,886	35.2	1,636	38.2	14,241
Visit historic sites	33.2	6,700	41.7	5,178	33.1	1,538	36.0	13,416
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.1	6,479	40.2	4,992	37.2	1,731	35.4	13,202
View/photograph other wildlife	34.9	7,037	31.8	3,947	29.7	1,382	33.2	12,366
View/photograph fish	29.8	6,008	32.7	4,065	19.3	897	29.4	10,970
View/photograph birds	17.3	3,485	22.3	2,768	16.9	788	18.9	7,041
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.6	5,782	30.7	3,814	30.0	1,397	29.5	10,993
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.8	6,012	21.6	2,685	13.8	642	25.1	9,339

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,191, age 35-54=12,422, age 55+=4,651. 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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OSCEOLA 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	70.2	14,181	68.2	8,476	72.6	3,378	69.9	26,035
Family gathering	77.6	15,671	67.9	8,433	65.1	3,027	72.8	27,131
Driving for pleasure	39.9	8,063	42.9	5,331	36.3	1,690	40.5	15,084
Picnicking	37.5	7,575	35.0	4,346	39.6	1,840	36.9	13,761
Bicycling (any type)	57.6	11,630	50.9	6,321	43.8	2,038	53.6	19,989
Horseback riding (any type)	10.7	2,162	10.7	1,332	9.5	443	10.6	3,937

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,191, age 35-54=12,422, age 55+=4,651. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.8	10,061	48.7	6,047	34.6	1,608	47.5	17,716
Visit a beach	60.1	12,127	48.0	5,966	32.6	1,514	52.6	19,607
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.6	12,032	50.7	6,300	36.5	1,698	53.8	20,030
Boating (any type)	43.0	8,680	38.4	4,775	27.5	1,277	39.5	14,732
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.1	5,883	26.8	3,329	22.3	1,035	27.5	10,247
Freshwater fishing	33.4	6,743	30.0	3,727	26.7	1,244	31.4	11,714
Motorboating	24.7	4,980	21.5	2,676	17.8	827	22.8	8,483
Warmwater fishing	21.7	4,372	19.3	2,400	15.0	698	20.0	7,470
Saltwater fishing	39.7	8,021	36.0	4,474	14.3	666	35.3	13,161
Snorkeling	25.7	5,184	26.7	3,311	10.1	468	24.1	8,963
Rafting	20.1	4,058	11.5	1,432	5.1	237	15.4	5,727
Canoeing	11.6	2,346	7.8	974	7.7	356	9.9	3,676
Use personal watercraft	17.8	3,596	8.2	1,017	3.3	152	12.8	4,765
Coldwater fishing	7.9	1,586	4.9	608	11.1	516	7.3	2,710
Scuba diving	5.6	1,134	14.4	1,791	3.1	144	8.2	3,069
Waterskiing	9.7	1,956	3.4	422	0.0	2	6.4	2,380
Sailing	3.6	735	6.9	852	2.0	92	4.5	1,679
Kayaking	3.6	718	3.9	482	1.4	67	3.4	1,267
Anadromous fishing	5.5	1,101	6.9	860	5.5	254	5.9	2,215
Surfing	18.7	3,766	4.3	537	2.8	132	11.9	4,435
Rowing	5.3	1,063	4.9	609	6.0	277	5.2	1,949
Windsurfing	0.1	26	2.1	260	0.0	2	0.8	288

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,191, age 35-54=12,422, age 55+=4,651. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	8.7	1,753	6.2	771	2.3	105	7.1	2,629
Downhill skiing	4.4	893	2.8	351	0.0	0	3.3	1,244
Snowmobiling	1.8	355	2.4	298	2.3	108	2.0	761
Cross country skiing	1.2	242	0.0	5	1.7	77	0.9	324
Snowboarding	2.8	564	1.1	142	0.0	1	1.9	707

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,191, age 35-54=12,422, age 55+=4,651. 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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OSCEOLA 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	24.0	3,724	30.4	3,426	21.9	1,238	25.8	8,388
Day hiking	27.0	4,197	37.8	4,255	23.4	1,325	30.1	9,777
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.4	2,399	16.7	1,880	12.6	710	15.4	4,989
Developed camping	31.6	4,911	21.1	2,379	13.4	756	24.8	8,046
Mountain biking	19.3	3,005	25.2	2,845	6.2	352	19.1	6,202
Drive off-road	14.4	2,231	8.5	954	5.3	298	10.7	3,483
Primitive camping	9.0	1,391	6.6	739	5.7	323	7.6	2,453
Hunting (any type)	5.3	823	2.1	242	0.2	9	3.3	1,074
Backpacking	1.4	211	6.0	672	4.9	276	3.6	1,159
Big game hunting	2.7	418	1.1	125	0.1	4	1.7	547
Horseback riding on trails	13.8	2,148	2.0	225	0.1	5	7.3	2,378
Small game hunting	1.2	184	0.1	9	0.1	3	0.6	196
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	7	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.0	8

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,539, age 35-54=11,269, age 55+=5,654. 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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OSCEOLA 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	50.8	7,889	54.4	6,126	53.5	3,027	52.5	17,042
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	9,780	64.7	7,295	57.4	3,244	62.6	20,319
Sightseeing	40.8	6,344	44.8	5,046	32.0	1,810	40.7	13,200
Visit historic sites	36.4	5,656	41.7	4,702	30.4	1,721	37.2	12,079
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.4	6,128	49.8	5,615	46.5	2,627	44.3	14,370
View/photograph other wildlife	32.7	5,086	37.4	4,213	32.8	1,856	34.4	11,155
View/photograph fish	25.3	3,931	30.6	3,453	18.5	1,045	26.0	8,429
View/photograph birds	16.2	2,522	30.0	3,383	34.6	1,956	24.2	7,861
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.9	3,397	33.4	3,766	21.0	1,190	25.7	8,353
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.3	2,691	23.0	2,589	11.1	625	18.2	5,905

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,539, age 35-54=11,269, age 55+=5,654. 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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OSCEOLA 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	80.1	12,445	78.3	8,824	59.2	3,348	75.8	24,617
Family gathering	75.2	11,680	82.8	9,330	61.3	3,465	75.4	24,475
Driving for pleasure	41.4	6,428	43.6	4,915	38.5	2,177	41.6	13,520
Picnicking	50.4	7,835	60.7	6,837	37.6	2,124	51.7	16,796
Bicycling (any type)	59.0	9,171	59.7	6,723	23.3	1,319	53.0	17,213
Horseback riding (any type)	14.3	2,229	3.2	356	0.9	51	8.1	2,636

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,539, age 35-54=11,269, age 55+=5,654. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.1	9,339	56.9	6,410	36.5	2,061	54.9	17,810
Visit a beach	69.0	10,725	57.5	6,481	34.5	1,953	59.0	19,159
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.7	9,432	57.0	6,428	21.6	1,221	52.6	17,081
Boating (any type)	33.3	5,169	30.6	3,453	14.4	816	29.1	9,438
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.6	4,442	29.6	3,335	12.6	711	26.1	8,488
Freshwater fishing	18.8	2,918	15.1	1,705	6.7	378	15.4	5,001
Motorboating	21.0	3,258	18.4	2,068	7.4	420	17.7	5,746
Warmwater fishing	12.2	1,897	9.5	1,065	3.7	207	9.8	3,169
Saltwater fishing	21.0	3,267	16.9	1,910	7.0	393	17.2	5,570
Snorkeling	21.3	3,316	9.5	1,067	3.0	169	14.0	4,552
Rafting	14.3	2,229	13.3	1,497	4.7	268	12.3	3,994
Canoeing	10.1	1,577	8.5	954	2.9	165	8.3	2,696
Use personal watercraft	19.4	3,012	8.7	985	1.3	71	12.5	4,068
Coldwater fishing	2.4	370	3.8	425	2.0	114	2.8	909
Scuba diving	4.9	767	1.3	141	0.8	47	2.9	955
Waterskiing	6.6	1,026	1.2	131	0.0	0	3.6	1,157
Sailing	7.2	1,124	4.1	466	2.7	152	5.4	1,742
Kayaking	3.5	539	3.4	379	3.2	182	3.4	1,100
Anadromous fishing	3.1	476	2.3	264	0.3	19	2.3	759
Surfing	0.5	70	0.1	9	0.0	0	0.2	79
Rowing	0.5	78	0.4	40	1.2	70	0.6	188
Windsurfing	0.1	12	0.1	11	0.0	0	0.1	23

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,539, age 35-54=11,269, age 55+=5,654. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	9.9	1,532	4.9	548	0	2	6.4	2,082
Downhill skiing	6.9	1,076	1.8	207	0	1	4.0	1,284
Snowmobiling	4.4	689	0.8	93	0	0	2.4	782
Cross country skiing	3.2	492	0.0	2	0	1	1.5	495
Snowboarding	0.1	19	0.2	24	0	0	0.1	43

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=15,539, age 35-54=11,269, age 55+=5,654. 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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OSCEOLA 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	56.9	106,620	41.5	88,044	33.2	55,406	44.1	250,070
Day hiking	42.1	78,865	27.1	57,497	26.7	44,499	31.9	180,861
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.9	56,093	30.1	63,905	24.5	40,851	28.4	160,849
Developed camping	32.0	60,071	25.3	53,819	14.8	24,723	24.5	138,613
Mountain biking	34.8	65,300	26.7	56,764	14.7	24,568	25.9	146,632
Drive off-road	34.4	64,461	22.7	48,236	17.7	29,520	25.1	142,217
Primitive camping	33.7	63,207	18.8	39,841	9.0	15,033	20.8	118,081
Hunting (any type)	30.5	57,191	19.7	41,786	16.4	27,405	22.3	126,382
Backpacking	20.0	37,530	7.4	15,781	11.7	19,535	12.9	72,846
Big game hunting	20.0	37,498	15.3	32,579	9.5	15,874	15.2	85,951
Horseback riding on trails	9.0	16,884	10.6	22,454	6.1	10,184	8.7	49,522
Small game hunting	20.9	39,202	15.6	33,074	6.5	10,844	14.7	83,120
Migratory bird hunting	4.2	7,929	4.2	8,972	0.3	520	3.1	17,421

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,498, age 35-54=212,380, age 55+=166,727. 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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OSCEOLA 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	58.4	109,539	73.6	156,408	60.7	101,154	64.8	367,101
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.2	124,047	68.9	146,235	57.4	95,772	64.6	366,054
Sightseeing	61.4	115,089	63.3	134,488	57.4	95,731	60.9	345,308
Visit historic sites	49.3	92,402	60.9	129,408	48.3	80,492	53.4	302,302
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.1	78,931	52.5	111,567	48.4	80,705	47.9	271,203
View/photograph other wildlife	56.0	105,037	50.6	107,471	47.3	78,847	51.4	291,355
View/photograph fish	41.6	77,933	45.9	97,496	27.2	45,267	39.0	220,696
View/photograph birds	28.9	54,117	37.3	79,156	29.1	48,512	32.1	181,785
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.9	58,030	32.5	69,127	31.6	52,763	31.8	179,920
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.3	81,252	32.2	68,347	20.6	34,401	32.5	184,000

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,498, age 35-54=212,380, age 55+=166,727. 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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OSCEOLA 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	81.4	152,593	78.9	167,582	84.1	140,167	81.2	460,342
Family gathering	80.5	150,948	71.0	150,786	68.0	113,324	73.3	415,058
Driving for pleasure	60.6	113,705	65.0	137,969	55.8	93,107	60.9	344,781
Picnicking	43.2	80,908	40.5	85,938	45.1	75,125	42.7	241,971
Bicycling (any type)	52.7	98,882	46.1	97,994	39.4	65,767	46.4	262,643
Horseback riding (any type)	12.3	23,042	12.5	26,448	10.8	17,945	11.9	67,435

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,498, age 35-54=212,380, age 55+=166,727. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	67.8	127,149	65.6	139,302	45.9	76,503	60.5	342,954
Visit a beach	72.1	135,126	57.5	122,216	39.3	65,536	57.0	322,878
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	76.3	143,112	64.9	137,763	45.7	76,252	63.0	357,127
Boating (any type)	70.7	132,469	62.4	132,575	44.2	73,709	59.8	338,753
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	47.1	88,303	43.6	92,602	35.4	58,964	42.3	239,869
Freshwater fishing	54.3	101,819	48.8	103,597	43.0	71,663	48.9	277,079
Motorboating	49.4	92,664	43.0	91,426	35.2	58,751	42.9	242,841
Warmwater fishing	50.4	94,429	44.7	94,907	34.2	57,026	43.5	246,362
Saltwater fishing	41.9	78,474	38.6	81,914	15.5	25,860	32.9	186,248
Snorkeling	35.2	65,907	36.0	76,512	13.3	22,236	29.1	164,655
Rafting	30.6	57,467	17.4	36,912	7.7	12,758	18.9	107,137
Canoeing	23.4	43,894	15.8	33,569	14.9	24,843	18.1	102,306
Use personal watercraft	21.8	40,929	10.3	21,895	4.1	6,895	12.3	69,719
Coldwater fishing	11.6	21,817	7.3	15,577	15.3	25,426	11.1	62,820
Scuba diving	8.2	15,442	21.0	44,575	4.5	7,455	11.9	67,472
Waterskiing	20.3	38,128	7.5	15,980	0.2	357	9.6	54,465
Sailing	5.5	10,304	10.3	21,949	3.1	5,243	6.6	37,496
Kayaking	5.1	9,519	5.2	11,073	2.0	3,337	4.2	23,929
Anadromous fishing	4.6	8,544	6.0	12,809	4.5	7,479	5.1	28,832
Surfing	15.1	28,246	3.5	7,385	2.3	3,785	7.0	39,416
Rowing	5.6	10,440	5.2	11,037	6.0	9,977	5.6	31,454
Windsurfing	0.1	167	1.8	3,925	0.0	67	0.7	4,159

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,498, age 35-54=212,380, age 55+=166,727. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	14.8	27,765	10.5	22,357	3.8	6,418	10.0	56,540
Downhill skiing	7.8	14,693	4.9	10,423	0.0	30	4.4	25,146
Snowmobiling	3.2	5,926	4.0	8,554	3.8	6,287	3.7	20,767
Cross country skiing	1.5	2,855	0.1	134	1.8	3,074	1.1	6,063
Snowboarding	3.6	6,810	1.4	3,003	0.1	190	1.8	10,003

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=187,498, age 35-54=212,380, age 55+=166,727. 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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OSCEOLA 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	34.4	61,516	42.8	89,937	30.4	58,941	36.1	210,394
Day hiking	23.3	41,695	31.7	66,647	19.4	37,625	25.0	145,967
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.8	47,815	28.9	60,788	21.8	42,246	25.9	150,849
Developed camping	39.3	70,289	26.8	56,431	17.3	33,546	27.5	160,266
Mountain biking	17.7	31,611	22.0	46,164	5.5	10,605	15.2	88,380
Drive off-road	21.1	37,650	12.3	25,766	7.3	14,184	13.3	77,600
Primitive camping	12.5	22,408	9.1	19,126	7.3	14,212	9.6	55,746
Hunting (any type)	9.3	16,675	4.1	8,535	0.6	1,127	4.5	26,337
Backpacking	2.0	3,628	6.2	12,962	4.5	8,685	4.3	25,275
Big game hunting	6.0	10,772	2.7	5,573	0.4	854	3.0	17,199
Horseback riding on trails	17.1	30,599	3.0	6,320	0.3	649	6.4	37,568
Small game hunting	2.8	5,081	0.3	734	0.5	883	1.1	6,698
Migratory bird hunting	0.2	350	0.0	102	0.1	247	0.1	699

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,689, age 35-54=210,296, age 55+=193,892. 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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OSCEOLA 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	68.9	123,083	74.5	156,746	71.9	139,497	71.9	419,326
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.1	121,749	69.7	146,647	60.8	117,815	66.3	386,211
Sightseeing	65.7	117,422	71.6	150,515	51.9	100,641	63.2	368,578
Visit historic sites	53.3	95,165	60.8	127,860	44.4	86,169	53.0	309,194
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.4	91,876	64.6	135,868	60.0	116,298	59.0	344,042
View/photograph other wildlife	52.1	93,037	59.8	125,856	52.2	101,194	54.9	320,087
View/photograph fish	35.3	63,044	43.0	90,359	26.4	51,196	35.1	204,599
View/photograph birds	26.9	48,140	50.1	105,406	57.1	110,721	45.3	264,267
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.6	42,221	35.1	73,912	21.7	42,163	27.2	158,296
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.8	46,060	33.9	71,306	16.6	32,147	25.7	149,513

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,689, age 35-54=210,296, age 55+=193,892. 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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OSCEOLA 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	92.5	165,251	90.9	191,131	69.8	135,403	84.4	491,785
Family gathering	78.2	139,695	85.8	180,462	64.8	125,702	76.5	445,859
Driving for pleasure	63.0	112,522	66.4	139,702	58.7	113,892	62.8	366,116
Picnicking	57.5	102,702	69.3	145,720	44.5	86,340	57.4	334,762
Bicycling (any type)	53.3	95,265	53.3	112,186	21.7	42,020	42.8	249,471
Horseback riding (any type)	16.9	30,148	4.1	8,621	1.1	2,120	7.0	40,889

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,689, age 35-54=210,296, age 55+=193,892. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	81.4	145,503	76.8	161,565	48.3	93,585	68.7	400,653
Visit a beach	81.7	146,031	68.6	144,191	41.5	80,511	63.6	370,733
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	77.1	137,707	72.4	152,264	28.0	54,334	59.1	344,305
Boating (any type)	54.6	97,552	50.2	105,579	24.7	47,829	43.1	250,960
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.8	81,874	47.4	99,609	20.5	39,793	38.0	221,276
Freshwater fishing	31.5	56,277	25.6	53,789	12.2	23,699	22.9	133,765
Motorboating	41.8	74,666	37.1	77,955	15.9	30,925	31.5	183,546
Warmwater fishing	28.6	51,091	22.2	46,675	9.2	17,821	19.8	115,587
Saltwater fishing	22.2	39,655	18.4	38,633	7.9	15,365	16.1	93,653
Snorkeling	28.4	50,758	13.2	27,793	4.0	7,830	14.8	86,381
Rafting	22.3	39,869	19.9	41,872	7.1	13,847	16.4	95,588
Canoeing	20.1	35,847	16.3	34,232	5.7	11,072	13.9	81,151
Use personal watercraft	24.4	43,637	11.1	23,354	1.9	3,664	12.1	70,655
Coldwater fishing	3.9	6,902	5.4	11,414	3.2	6,123	4.2	24,439
Scuba diving	7.0	12,557	1.9	3,927	1.2	2,326	3.2	18,810
Waterskiing	14.1	25,187	2.9	6,074	0.1	114	5.4	31,375
Sailing	10.5	18,830	6.3	13,219	4.2	8,235	6.9	40,284
Kayaking	4.9	8,752	4.8	10,136	4.4	8,488	4.7	27,376
Anadromous fishing	2.5	4,493	2.1	4,364	0.5	1,047	1.7	9,904
Surfing	0.5	906	0.1	244	0.0	53	0.2	1,203
Rowing	0.8	1,380	0.6	1,269	1.4	2,711	0.9	5,360
Windsurfing	0.1	203	0.2	318	0.0	53	0.1	574

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,689, age 35-54=210,296, age 55+=193,892. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	16.6	29,668	8.3	17,540	0.1	260	8.1	47,468
Downhill skiing	11.5	20,557	3.2	6,834	0.1	128	4.7	27,519
Snowmobiling	7.0	12,538	1.3	2,832	0.0	0	2.6	15,370
Cross country skiing	3.5	6,341	0.0	87	0.0	86	1.1	6,514
Snowboarding	0.3	550	0.4	850	0.0	0	0.2	1,400

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=178,689, age 35-54=210,296, age 55+=193,892. 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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OSCEOLA 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	27.2	18,582	19.8	11,410	15.7	4,137	22.4	34,129
Day hiking	13.2	9,003	8.5	4,891	8.5	2,235	10.6	16,129
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.5	12,646	18.7	10,745	15.2	4,008	18.0	27,399
Developed camping	15.3	10,436	12.1	6,934	7.2	1,891	12.7	19,261
Mountain biking	27.8	18,987	21.0	12,096	11.4	3,004	22.4	34,087
Drive off-road	19.0	12,967	12.8	7,340	9.6	2,539	15.0	22,846
Primitive camping	10.5	7,179	5.8	3,333	2.7	706	7.4	11,218
Hunting (any type)	11.4	7,775	7.5	4,327	6.1	1,614	9.0	13,716
Backpacking	7.4	5,028	2.7	1,539	4.1	1,088	5.0	7,655
Big game hunting	6.2	4,260	4.8	2,767	3.0	784	5.1	7,811
Horseback riding on trails	4.2	2,856	4.6	2,660	2.5	672	4.1	6,188
Small game hunting	8.5	5,808	6.3	3,604	2.7	711	6.7	10,123
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	712	1.1	605	0.1	28	0.9	1,345

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,290, age 35-54=57,528, age 55+=26,362. 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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OSCEOLA 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	36.3	24,764	45.6	26,211	38.0	10,010	40.1	60,985
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.9	32,030	49.0	28,183	40.7	10,718	46.6	70,931
Sightseeing	48.4	33,040	49.9	28,680	45.7	12,037	48.5	73,757
Visit historic sites	35.4	24,150	43.5	25,005	34.5	9,090	38.3	58,245
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.5	18,104	33.2	19,078	30.6	8,054	29.7	45,236
View/photograph other wildlife	31.9	21,773	29.1	16,720	27.2	7,163	30.0	45,656
View/photograph fish	31.1	21,225	34.2	19,682	20.3	5,354	30.4	46,261
View/photograph birds	16.2	11,051	21.1	12,135	16.7	4,397	18.1	27,583
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.5	17,433	27.2	15,626	26.4	6,963	26.3	40,022
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.2	17,191	19.3	11,087	12.4	3,280	20.7	31,558

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,290, age 35-54=57,528, age 55+=26,362. 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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OSCEOLA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	79.8	54,518	77.4	44,536	82.3	21,688	79.3	120,742
Family gathering	83.6	57,071	73.9	42,533	71.4	18,816	77.8	118,420
Driving for pleasure	46.0	31,439	49.0	28,192	42.7	11,254	46.6	70,885
Picnicking	35.6	24,290	34.0	19,532	36.9	9,731	35.2	53,553
Bicycling (any type)	51.2	34,953	44.5	25,602	38.0	10,007	46.4	70,562
Horseback riding (any type)	5.5	3,751	5.5	3,137	4.5	1,197	5.3	8,085

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,290, age 35-54=57,528, age 55+=26,362. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.2	28,795	40.5	23,303	27.6	7,264	39.0	59,362
Visit a beach	59.5	40,608	47.7	27,441	32.2	8,482	50.3	76,531
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.6	21,559	27.0	15,526	18.5	4,873	27.6	41,958
Boating (any type)	24.5	16,701	21.7	12,457	15.2	4,009	21.8	33,167
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.5	17,393	23.9	13,725	19.0	5,020	23.7	36,138
Freshwater fishing	34.4	23,504	30.8	17,730	27.2	7,183	31.8	48,417
Motorboating	12.9	8,841	11.3	6,477	9.1	2,388	11.6	17,706
Warmwater fishing	29.2	19,969	25.9	14,921	19.7	5,197	26.3	40,087
Saltwater fishing	30.6	20,919	28.3	16,256	10.9	2,873	26.3	40,048
Snorkeling	12.3	8,390	12.6	7,222	4.5	1,191	11.0	16,803
Rafting	7.3	4,966	4.2	2,397	1.8	483	5.2	7,846
Canoeing	6.1	4,169	4.2	2,389	3.9	1,028	5.0	7,586
Use personal watercraft	8.8	6,011	4.2	2,395	1.6	420	5.8	8,826
Coldwater fishing	7.6	5,210	5.0	2,888	9.8	2,590	7.0	10,688
Scuba diving	3.2	2,175	8.0	4,594	1.7	442	4.7	7,211
Waterskiing	4.1	2,812	1.6	914	0.0	10	2.5	3,736
Sailing	3.0	2,044	5.6	3,207	1.6	420	3.7	5,671
Kayaking	1.2	800	1.2	699	0.4	116	1.1	1,615
Anadromous fishing	5.1	3,453	6.6	3,775	4.7	1,247	5.6	8,475
Surfing	5.4	3,680	1.2	716	0.8	210	3.0	4,606
Rowing	2.4	1,661	2.2	1,290	2.5	651	2.4	3,602
Windsurfing	0.1	60	1.8	1,019	0.0	6	0.7	1,085

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,290, age 35-54=57,528, age 55+=26,362. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	7.8	5,302	5.5	3,163	2.1	544	5.9	9,009
Downhill skiing	1.9	1,285	1.2	682	0.0	0	1.3	1,967
Snowmobiling	1.3	867	1.6	915	1.5	399	1.4	2,181
Cross country skiing	0.8	523	0.0	24	0.9	248	0.5	795
Snowboarding	1.8	1,214	0.7	397	0.1	22	1.1	1,633

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,290, age 35-54=57,528, age 55+=26,362. 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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OSCEOLA 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	16.2	10,850	19.8	12,352	14.3	5,348	17.1	28,550
Day hiking	7.4	4,945	9.7	6,050	6.1	2,269	8.0	13,264
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.5	11,045	18.0	11,218	13.6	5,089	16.4	27,352
Developed camping	18.5	12,349	12.7	7,895	8.3	3,108	14.0	23,352
Mountain biking	13.8	9,234	17.1	10,655	4.3	1,610	12.9	21,499
Drive off-road	10.9	7,302	6.8	4,215	4.2	1,556	7.8	13,073
Primitive camping	3.4	2,245	2.8	1,731	2.2	841	2.9	4,817
Hunting (any type)	3.0	2,025	1.4	894	0.3	117	1.8	3,036
Backpacking	0.8	522	2.3	1,412	1.5	574	1.5	2,508
Big game hunting	1.6	1,098	0.9	530	0.2	80	1.0	1,708
Horseback riding on trails	7.6	5,099	1.3	819	0.2	63	3.6	5,981
Small game hunting	1.2	773	0.2	103	0.3	99	0.6	975
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	32	0.0	5	0.0	15	0.0	52

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,880, age 35-54=62,251, age 55+=37,469. 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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OSCEOLA 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	42.7	28,575	46.0	28,624	44.4	16,628	44.3	73,827
Visit nature centers, etc.	48.7	32,563	49.2	30,637	43.1	16,164	47.6	79,364
Sightseeing	51.7	34,547	56.4	35,127	40.7	15,265	51.0	84,939
Visit historic sites	38.3	25,630	43.5	27,067	31.7	11,874	38.8	64,571
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.4	21,670	40.7	25,333	37.7	14,116	36.7	61,119
View/photograph other wildlife	29.8	19,920	33.6	20,946	29.5	11,063	31.2	51,929
View/photograph fish	26.3	17,599	31.6	19,699	19.6	7,360	26.8	44,658
View/photograph birds	15.5	10,395	28.4	17,651	32.2	12,052	24.1	40,098
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.7	13,171	28.6	17,824	18.1	6,765	22.7	37,760
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	15.0	10,063	19.8	12,351	9.8	3,656	15.6	26,070

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,880, age 35-54=62,251, age 55+=37,469. 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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OSCEOLA 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	90.6	60,578	89.1	55,454	68.6	25,694	85.1	141,726
Family gathering	81.0	54,149	88.9	55,335	66.9	25,080	80.8	134,564
Driving for pleasure	46.9	31,365	49.8	30,974	44.7	16,753	47.5	79,092
Picnicking	47.1	31,513	56.2	35,010	36.5	13,661	48.1	80,184
Bicycling (any type)	52.1	34,845	51.4	31,981	20.4	7,646	44.7	74,472
Horseback riding (any type)	7.4	4,956	1.8	1,112	0.5	193	3.8	6,261

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,880, age 35-54=62,251, age 55+=37,469. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.5	33,782	47.6	29,642	29.1	10,891	44.6	74,315
Visit a beach	67.8	45,340	56.3	35,056	34.0	12,748	55.9	93,144
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.4	20,998	29.3	18,259	11.3	4,240	26.1	43,497
Boating (any type)	18.8	12,601	17.0	10,588	8.4	3,157	15.8	26,346
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.0	16,740	25.5	15,857	11.2	4,212	22.1	36,809
Freshwater fishing	19.0	12,736	16.6	10,314	8.3	3,104	15.7	26,154
Motorboating	10.8	7,242	9.4	5,825	4.1	1,535	8.8	14,602
Warmwater fishing	16.6	11,093	13.0	8,093	5.7	2,145	12.8	21,331
Saltwater fishing	16.1	10,789	13.2	8,203	5.8	2,175	12.7	21,167
Snorkeling	10.0	6,671	4.5	2,811	1.4	510	6.0	9,992
Rafting	4.9	3,303	4.6	2,842	1.7	624	4.1	6,769
Canoeing	5.1	3,440	4.2	2,625	1.5	559	4.0	6,624
Use personal watercraft	9.7	6,497	4.3	2,667	0.7	277	5.7	9,441
Coldwater fishing	2.6	1,744	3.5	2,159	2.2	837	2.8	4,740
Scuba diving	2.7	1,801	0.7	440	0.5	170	1.4	2,411
Waterskiing	2.8	1,904	0.6	349	0.0	4	1.4	2,257
Sailing	5.8	3,855	3.3	2,062	2.3	863	4.1	6,780
Kayaking	1.1	741	1.1	660	1.0	377	1.1	1,778
Anadromous fishing	2.7	1,784	2.2	1,340	0.7	255	2.0	3,379
Surfing	0.1	96	0.0	22	0.0	2	0.1	120
Rowing	0.4	236	0.3	178	0.6	231	0.4	645
Windsurfing	0.1	64	0.1	78	0.0	7	0.1	149

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,880, age 35-54=62,251, age 55+=37,469. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	8.8	5,861	4.4	2,722	0.1	49	5.2	8,632
Downhill skiing	2.8	1,864	0.8	486	0.0	13	1.4	2,363
Snowmobiling	2.9	1,907	0.5	337	0.0	0	1.3	2,244
Cross country skiing	1.9	1,249	0.0	20	0.0	18	0.8	1,287
Snowboarding	0.2	113	0.2	116	0.0	0	0.1	229

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=66,880, age 35-54=62,251, age 55+=37,469. 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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OSCEOLA 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	66.8	701	49.4	596	39.0	242	53.5	1,539
Day hiking	41.9	440	26.7	322	26.1	162	32.1	924
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.7	322	30.7	370	24.7	153	29.4	845
Developed camping	36.4	382	28.7	346	17.1	106	29.0	834
Mountain biking	33.3	350	25.1	303	13.4	83	25.6	736
Drive off-road	38.7	406	26.1	315	18.9	117	29.1	838
Primitive camping	50.1	526	27.4	331	12.9	80	32.6	937
Hunting (any type)	39.1	411	25.9	313	20.5	127	29.6	851
Backpacking	27.4	288	10.3	124	15.5	96	17.7	508
Big game hunting	24.7	259	18.9	228	11.5	71	19.4	558
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	120	12.6	152	7.7	48	11.1	320
Small game hunting	21.0	221	15.7	190	6.1	38	15.6	449
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	30	3.1	38	0.0	0	2.4	68

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,050, age 35-54=1,207, age 55+=620. 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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OSCEOLA 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	56.0	588	70.2	847	57.7	358	62.3	1,793
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	660	65.9	796	54.5	338	62.4	1,794
Sightseeing	60.4	634	62.3	752	56.6	351	60.4	1,737
Visit historic sites	45.0	473	56.0	676	44.0	273	49.4	1,422
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.0	441	52.4	632	47.7	296	47.6	1,369
View/photograph other wildlife	57.9	608	53.5	646	48.9	303	54.1	1,557
View/photograph fish	40.3	423	44.4	536	26.8	166	39.1	1,125
View/photograph birds	27.7	291	35.8	432	28.2	175	31.2	898
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	32.7	343	35.1	424	33.5	208	33.9	975
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	54.8	575	41.3	498	26.3	163	43.0	1,236

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,050, age 35-54=1,207, age 55+=620. 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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OSCEOLA 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	78.3	822	76.1	918	80.8	501	77.9	2,241
Family gathering	81.8	859	71.7	866	68.4	424	74.7	2,149
Driving for pleasure	60.1	631	64.5	779	55.0	341	60.9	1,751
Picnicking	41.2	433	39.0	471	42.7	265	40.6	1,169
Bicycling (any type)	43.5	457	38.0	459	31.8	197	38.7	1,113
Horseback riding (any type)	16.4	172	16.7	201	13.9	86	16.0	459

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,050, age 35-54=1,207, age 55+=620. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.4	540	49.7	600	34.4	213	47.0	1,353
Visit a beach	65.0	682	52.0	628	35.8	222	53.2	1,532
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	73.4	771	62.2	751	43.2	268	62.2	1,790
Boating (any type)	61.4	645	55.0	664	39.0	242	53.9	1,551
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.2	475	42.3	511	34.0	211	41.6	1,197
Freshwater fishing	69.4	729	62.1	749	53.4	331	62.9	1,809
Motorboating	38.3	402	33.9	409	26.6	165	33.9	976
Warmwater fishing	61.7	648	54.5	658	41.1	255	54.3	1,561
Saltwater fishing	45.2	475	41.9	506	17.1	106	37.8	1,087
Snorkeling	34.1	358	34.9	421	12.9	80	29.9	859
Rafting	30.5	320	17.5	211	6.9	43	20.0	574
Canoeing	25.0	262	16.7	201	15.5	96	19.4	559
Use personal watercraft	20.9	219	9.9	119	3.2	20	12.4	358
Coldwater fishing	19.0	199	12.4	150	24.2	150	17.3	499
Scuba diving	9.8	103	24.4	295	5.3	33	15.0	431
Waterskiing	18.3	192	7.0	85	0.0	0	9.6	277
Sailing	4.6	48	8.6	104	3.1	19	5.9	171
Kayaking	3.7	39	4.2	51	1.5	9	3.4	99
Anadromous fishing	7.0	74	9.2	111	6.8	42	7.9	227
Surfing	23.8	250	5.7	69	3.2	20	11.8	339
Rowing	4.8	50	4.3	52	4.8	30	4.6	132
Windsurfing	0.3	3	5.6	67	0.0	0	2.4	70

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,050, age 35-54=1,207, age 55+=620. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	13.3	140	9.3	112	2.9	18	9.4	270
Downhill skiing	5.6	59	3.2	39	0.0	0	3.4	98
Snowmobiling	4.3	45	5.5	66	4.8	30	4.9	141
Cross country skiing	0.7	7	0.0	0	1.3	8	0.5	15
Snowboarding	5.3	56	2.0	24	0.0	0	2.8	80

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,050, age 35-54=1,207, age 55+=620. 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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OSCEOLA 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	40.2	365	49.7	556	35.8	206	43.3	1,127
Day hiking	23.1	210	31.5	352	19.4	112	25.9	674
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.8	252	29.7	332	22.4	129	27.4	713
Developed camping	44.5	404	30.4	340	20.3	117	33.1	861
Mountain biking	16.9	153	20.5	229	4.7	27	15.7	409
Drive off-road	23.8	216	13.5	151	7.6	44	15.8	411
Primitive camping	18.7	170	14.0	157	10.2	59	14.8	386
Hunting (any type)	12.0	109	5.7	64	0.5	3	6.8	176
Backpacking	2.6	24	8.9	99	5.6	32	6.0	155
Big game hunting	7.4	67	3.3	37	0.5	3	4.1	107
Horseback riding on trails	20.2	183	4.0	45	0.3	2	8.8	230
Small game hunting	2.5	23	0.3	3	0.3	2	1.1	28
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	1

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=908, age 35-54=1,118, age 55+=576. 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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OSCEOLA 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	65.7	597	71.5	799	68.8	396	68.9	1,792
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.2	592	66.6	745	57.6	332	64.1	1,669
Sightseeing	64.4	585	69.6	778	51.6	297	63.8	1,660
Visit historic sites	48.7	442	55.7	623	41.0	236	50.0	1,301
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	51.2	465	63.5	710	59.2	341	58.3	1,516
View/photograph other wildlife	54.1	491	62.1	694	54.3	313	57.6	1,498
View/photograph fish	34.6	314	42.0	470	26.2	151	35.9	935
View/photograph birds	25.9	235	48.2	539	55.6	320	42.0	1,094
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.1	228	37.2	416	22.9	132	29.8	776
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.6	296	43.2	483	21.4	123	34.7	902

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=908, age 35-54=1,118, age 55+=576. 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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OSCEOLA 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	89.1	809	87.6	979	67.9	391	83.7	2,179
Family gathering	79.7	724	87.0	973	66.3	382	79.9	2,079
Driving for pleasure	62.0	563	65.7	735	58.3	336	62.8	1,634
Picnicking	55.0	499	65.7	735	43.1	248	57.0	1,482
Bicycling (any type)	44.1	400	43.6	487	18.2	105	38.1	992
Horseback riding (any type)	22.1	201	5.8	65	1.4	8	10.5	274

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=908, age 35-54=1,118, age 55+=576. 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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OSCEOLA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.7	560	58.5	654	36.8	212	54.8	1,426
Visit a beach	73.7	669	61.2	684	37.7	217	60.3	1,570
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	73.6	668	68.8	769	26.6	153	61.1	1,590
Boating (any type)	47.8	434	44.1	493	22.0	127	40.5	1,054
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.4	403	45.3	506	20.0	115	39.4	1,024
Freshwater fishing	40.4	367	33.3	372	16.1	93	32.0	832
Motorboating	32.3	293	28.9	323	13.0	75	26.6	691
Warmwater fishing	35.4	321	27.1	303	10.9	63	26.4	687
Saltwater fishing	24.2	220	20.0	224	8.0	46	18.8	490
Snorkeling	27.5	250	13.1	146	3.3	19	15.9	415
Rafting	22.1	201	19.2	215	6.4	37	17.4	453
Canoeing	21.3	193	16.9	189	5.6	32	15.9	414
Use personal watercraft	23.1	210	10.6	118	1.4	8	12.9	336
Coldwater fishing	6.3	57	9.0	101	4.7	27	7.1	185
Scuba diving	8.3	75	2.1	23	1.4	8	4.1	106
Waterskiing	12.7	115	2.8	31	0.0	0	5.6	146
Sailing	8.6	78	5.1	57	3.1	18	5.9	153
Kayaking	3.6	33	3.8	43	2.8	16	3.5	92
Anadromous fishing	3.5	32	2.9	32	0.9	5	2.7	69
Surfing	0.8	7	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.3	9
Rowing	0.7	6	0.5	6	0.5	3	0.6	15
Windsurfing	0.2	2	0.7	8	0.0	0	0.4	10

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=908, age 35-54=1,118, age 55+=576. 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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OSCEOLA 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)	14.4	131	7.6	85	0.2	1	8.3	217
Downhill skiing	7.6	69	2.1	24	0.0	0	3.6	93
Snowmobiling	9.7	88	1.7	19	0.0	0	4.1	107
Cross country skiing	2.3	21	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.8	21
Snowboarding	0.3	3	0.7	8	0.0	0	0.4	11

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=908, age 35-54=1,118, age 55+=576. 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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OSCEOLA 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	42.9	3,392	30.8	1,828	25.5	781	35.5	6,001
Day hiking	40.9	3,234	25.6	1,520	27.2	833	33.0	5,587
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.6	1,862	23.4	1,392	19.3	590	22.7	3,844
Developed camping	19.0	1,505	15.0	892	8.2	251	15.7	2,648
Mountain biking	30.1	2,381	24.5	1,455	13.8	424	25.2	4,260
Drive off-road	26.5	2,092	17.1	1,014	15.2	467	21.1	3,573
Primitive camping	24.5	1,940	13.9	829	6.7	204	17.6	2,973
Hunting (any type)	6.8	534	4.2	247	4.1	126	5.4	907
Backpacking	29.8	2,357	11.2	667	19.7	604	21.5	3,628
Big game hunting	2.3	184	1.9	111	1.2	36	2.0	331
Horseback riding on trails	4.0	317	5.8	347	3.4	103	4.5	767
Small game hunting	5.1	402	4.1	244	1.6	49	4.1	695
Migratory bird hunting	2.3	183	2.2	128	0.0	1	1.8	312

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

Osceola NF local area: 28 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,905, age 35-54=5,943, age 55+=3,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.