OTTAWA 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	45.7	52,134	50.4	70,414	40.4	56,641	45.5	179,189
Day hiking	36.3	41,382	48.4	67,649	29.4	41,266	38.2	150,297
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	41.8	47,582	40.3	56,348	29.6	41,457	36.9	145,387
Developed camping	50.2	57,166	40.9	57,177	20.7	29,001	36.4	143,344
Mountain biking	43.2	49,188	37.1	51,783	16.7	23,390	31.6	124,361
Drive off-road	47.1	53,697	32.7	45,734	17.3	24,247	31.4	123,678
Hunting (any type)	35.9	40,916	34.1	47,673	19.4	27,158	29.4	115,747
Big game hunting	31.9	36,327	30.6	42,763	17.3	24,273	26.2	103,363
Primitive camping	33.9	38,660	24.4	34,082	8.5	11,865	21.5	84,607
Small game hunting	23.7	26,964	22.8	31,841	9.4	13,124	18.3	71,929
Horseback riding on trails	15.8	18,031	12.2	17,010	3.4	4,724	10.1	39,765
Backpacking	14.8	16,878	10.0	13,945	5.1	7,132	9.6	37,955
Migratory bird hunting	6.8	7,780	5.5	7,698	2.3	3,216	4.7	18,694

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,957, age 35-54=139,657, age 55+=140,176. 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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OTTAWA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	62.6	71,341	78.2	109,185	68.9	96,518	70.4	277,044
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	66,482	73.4	102,565	62.8	87,987	65.3	257,034
Sightseeing	57.7	65,769	69.3	96,852	57.8	81,033	61.9	243,654
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.7	65,742	69.0	96,374	48.9	68,586	58.6	230,702
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	44.9	51,192	63.1	88,104	57.4	80,524	55.8	219,820
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	56.2	63,988	59.7	83,417	47.2	66,224	54.2	213,629
Visit historic sites	47.6	54,263	57.1	79,681	48.0	67,272	51.1	201,216
View/photograph birds	29.8	33,948	52.8	73,711	54.1	75,829	46.6	183,488
View/photograph fish	31.9	36,403	38.4	53,568	29.6	41,525	33.4	131,496
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.2	21,933	26.4	36,876	17.8	24,905	21.3	83,714

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,957, age 35-54=139,657, age 55+=140,176. 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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OTTAWA 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	83.5	95,103	91.6	127,884	86.3	121,031	87.4	344,018
Family gathering	81.5	92,827	81.7	114,064	73.7	103,270	78.8	310,161
Driving for pleasure	65.8	74,933	70.1	97,923	61.8	86,641	65.9	259,497
Picnicking	57.7	65,745	66.2	92,409	55.5	77,778	59.9	235,932
Bicycling (any type)	56.3	64,119	54.3	75,867	31.4	43,984	46.7	183,970
Horseback riding (any type)	19.0	21,685	15.2	21,236	3.5	4,888	12.1	47,809

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,957, age 35-54=139,657, age 55+=140,176. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	71.4	81,401	64.9	90,655	38.4	53,866	57.4	225,922
Boating (any type)	68.3	77,874	62.6	87,415	43.0	60,242	57.3	225,531
Visit a beach	67.9	77,390	61.6	85,962	38.3	53,658	55.1	217,010
Freshwater fishing	51.0	58,064	52.3	72,983	38.2	53,553	46.9	184,600
Motorboating	49.4	56,257	48.4	67,553	32.6	45,724	43.1	169,534
Warmwater fishing	45.7	52,134	47.3	66,101	28.9	40,476	40.3	158,711
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.3	63,013	43.6	60,946	23.2	32,583	39.8	156,542
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.9	39,811	35.1	49,077	21.8	30,592	30.3	119,480
Canoeing	32.3	36,844	28.7	40,098	16.3	22,824	25.3	99,766
Coldwater fishing	24.6	27,981	21.7	30,277	15.0	20,994	20.1	79,252
Rafting	28.1	31,968	15.6	21,788	5.2	7,335	15.5	61,091
Use personal watercraft	22.6	25,732	10.5	14,638	6.2	8,634	12.4	49,004
Waterskiing	24.5	27,927	12.1	16,949	2.8	3,975	12.4	48,851
Rowing	10.8	12,318	12.6	17,657	8.1	11,316	10.5	41,291
Snorkeling	13.9	15,848	11.0	15,393	5.5	7,697	9.9	38,938
Anadromous fishing	8.2	9,355	9.3	13,011	5.1	7,203	7.5	29,569
Kayaking	9.0	10,221	5.4	7,527	3.8	5,272	5.8	23,020
Sailing	6.8	7,756	6.4	8,901	3.8	5,362	5.6	22,019
Saltwater fishing	4.0	4,547	1.8	2,560	4.1	5,804	3.3	12,911
Scuba diving	3.1	3,501	1.6	2,184	0.4	577	1.6	6,262
Windsurfing	1.5	1,752	1.5	2,060	0.4	540	1.1	4,352
Surfing	0.5	572	0.0	20	0.0	25	0.2	617

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,957, age 35-54=139,657, age 55+=140,176. 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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OTTAWA 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)	66.6	75,905	59.1	82,527	28.6	40,055	50.4	198,487
Snowmobiling	35.7	40,683	26.4	36,873	11.5	16,069	23.8	93,625
Cross country skiing	13.6	15,527	22.9	32,036	13.0	18,191	16.7	65,754
Downhill skiing	19.7	22,432	12.2	17,105	4.9	6,933	11.8	46,470
Snowboarding	12.8	14,595	3.8	5,318	0.5	769	5.3	20,682

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=113,957, age 35-54=139,657, age 55+=140,176. 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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OTTAWA 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	44.1	396	45.4	184	39.1	70	43.9	650
Day hiking	49.6	445	62.7	254	41.9	75	52.3	774
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.0	242	34.1	138	19.0	34	28.0	414
Developed camping	40.4	362	32.6	132	16.8	30	35.4	524
Mountain biking	46.3	415	41.0	166	19.6	35	41.6	616
Drive off-road	47.7	428	34.1	138	16.2	29	40.2	595
Hunting (any type)	36.7	329	36.3	147	22.9	41	34.9	517
Big game hunting	29.0	260	27.9	113	19.0	34	27.5	407
Primitive camping	29.4	264	22.7	92	9.5	17	25.2	373
Small game hunting	24.1	216	22.0	89	9.5	17	21.7	322
Horseback riding on trails	16.6	149	9.6	39	1.7	3	12.9	191
Backpacking	19.6	176	13.3	54	10.1	18	16.7	248
Migratory bird hunting	6.6	59	4.4	18	1.1	2	5.3	79

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=897, age 35-54=405, age 55+=179. 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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OTTAWA 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	44.1	396	57.5	233	48.6	87	48.3	716
View/photograph other wildlife	38.0	341	47.4	192	39.1	70	40.7	603
Sightseeing	34.7	311	44.9	182	35.8	64	37.6	557
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.7	464	64.4	261	49.7	89	55.0	814
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.3	245	43.0	174	35.2	63	32.5	482
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	39.2	352	42.0	170	34.1	61	39.4	583
Visit historic sites	35.3	317	45.9	186	35.2	63	38.2	566
View/photograph birds	18.6	167	31.1	126	30.7	55	23.5	348
View/photograph fish	25.8	231	29.1	118	21.8	39	26.2	388
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.3	173	31.6	128	20.7	37	22.8	338

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=897, age 35-54=405, age 55+=179. 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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OTTAWA 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	67.0	601	77.5	314	71.5	128	70.4	1,043
Family gathering	76.7	688	79.8	323	70.4	126	76.8	1,137
Driving for pleasure	43.6	391	48.1	195	40.2	72	44.4	658
Picnicking	43.9	394	57.3	232	40.2	72	47.1	698
Bicycling (any type)	57.7	518	56.3	228	33.5	60	54.4	806
Horseback riding (any type)	19.4	174	11.9	48	4.5	8	15.5	230

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=897, age 35-54=405, age 55+=179. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	52.5	471	51.6	209	30.7	55	49.6	735
Boating (any type)	42.5	381	39.5	160	29.6	53	40.1	594
Visit a beach	53.2	477	49.1	199	30.7	55	49.4	731
Freshwater fishing	42.9	385	44.0	178	35.8	64	42.3	627
Motorboating	27.3	245	28.4	115	19.6	35	26.7	395
Warmwater fishing	31.9	286	32.1	130	22.9	41	30.9	457
Swimming in an outdoor pool	40.2	361	34.1	138	20.7	37	36.2	536
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.3	254	33.1	134	20.7	37	28.7	425
Canoeing	19.4	174	15.1	61	9.5	17	17.0	252
Coldwater fishing	28.1	252	27.2	110	25.1	45	27.5	407
Rafting	18.4	165	11.4	46	2.2	4	14.5	215
Use personal watercraft	12.8	115	8.1	33	3.4	6	10.4	154
Waterskiing	14.5	130	8.6	35	0.0	0	11.1	165
Rowing	9.8	88	10.6	43	6.1	11	9.6	142
Snorkeling	6.7	60	7.2	29	3.4	6	6.4	95
Anadromous fishing	6.0	54	8.4	34	4.5	8	6.5	96
Kayaking	4.8	43	3.5	14	0.0	0	3.8	57
Sailing	2.7	24	3.2	13	1.1	2	2.6	39
Saltwater fishing	2.8	25	1.2	5	5.0	9	2.6	39
Scuba diving	2.0	18	0.7	3	0.0	0	1.4	21
Windsurfing	0.7	6	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	6
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=897, age 35-54=405, age 55+=179. 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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OTTAWA 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)	55.5	498	50.9	206	27.9	50	50.9	754
Snowmobiling	23.6	212	17.3	70	8.9	16	20.1	298
Cross country skiing	4.2	38	11.1	45	7.8	14	6.5	97
Downhill skiing	20.6	185	10.4	42	3.9	7	15.8	234
Snowboarding	21.4	192	5.9	24	0.0	0	14.6	216

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=897, age 35-54=405, age 55+=179. 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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OTTAWA 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	24.7	172	31.8	129	22.3	49	26.5	350
Day hiking	37.8	263	53.9	219	30.0	66	41.5	548
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.5	226	22.7	92	21.4	47	27.6	365
Developed camping	37.7	262	30.3	123	15.0	33	31.6	418
Mountain biking	44.0	306	35.0	142	16.4	36	36.6	484
Drive off-road	28.1	195	19.5	79	12.3	27	22.8	301
Hunting (any type)	10.5	73	8.9	36	1.8	4	8.6	113
Big game hunting	6.5	45	5.4	22	0.5	1	5.1	68
Primitive camping	23.2	161	13.5	55	3.2	7	16.9	223
Small game hunting	3.3	23	4.9	20	0.5	1	3.3	44
Horseback riding on trails	10.6	74	11.1	45	0.9	2	9.2	121
Backpacking	10.8	75	7.9	32	0.5	1	8.2	108
Migratory bird hunting	1.2	8	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.7	9

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=695, age 35-54=406, age 55+=220. 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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OTTAWA 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	49.9	347	56.9	231	54.1	119	52.8	697
View/photograph other wildlife	37.1	258	45.6	185	39.5	87	40.1	530
Sightseeing	37.6	261	41.1	167	35.5	78	38.3	506
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.3	426	68.0	276	44.1	97	60.5	799
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.1	265	45.6	185	43.6	96	41.3	546
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.2	231	34.7	141	26.4	58	32.6	430
Visit historic sites	40.1	279	44.1	179	39.5	87	41.3	545
View/photograph birds	17.8	124	32.5	132	34.5	76	25.1	332
View/photograph fish	19.7	137	24.4	99	17.7	39	20.8	275
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.6	150	25.1	102	16.4	36	21.8	288

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=695, age 35-54=406, age 55+=220. 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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OTTAWA 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	74.0	514	76.8	312	73.2	161	74.7	987
Family gathering	83.2	578	78.3	318	71.4	157	79.7	1,053
Driving for pleasure	43.7	304	44.6	181	40.9	90	43.5	575
Picnicking	58.6	407	59.1	240	55.0	121	58.1	768
Bicycling (any type)	60.1	418	55.2	224	30.9	68	53.7	710
Horseback riding (any type)	14.7	102	15.0	61	0.9	2	12.5	165

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=695, age 35-54=406, age 55+=220. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	55.7	387	45.6	185	27.3	60	47.8	632
Boating (any type)	39.6	275	34.0	138	20.5	45	34.7	458
Visit a beach	53.8	374	47.5	193	30.0	66	47.9	633
Freshwater fishing	25.9	180	27.6	112	17.3	38	25.0	330
Motorboating	24.5	170	22.4	91	13.6	30	22.0	291
Warmwater fishing	19.6	136	21.7	88	10.5	23	18.7	247
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.8	388	40.4	164	18.2	40	44.8	592
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	185	22.4	91	12.7	28	23.0	304
Canoeing	13.7	95	13.5	55	5.9	13	12.3	163
Coldwater fishing	17.7	123	14.5	59	5.9	13	14.8	195
Rafting	22.7	158	10.6	43	2.3	5	15.6	206
Use personal watercraft	19.1	133	7.4	30	2.3	5	12.7	168
Waterskiing	12.5	87	4.7	19	0.0	0	8.0	106
Rowing	5.0	35	6.4	26	3.6	8	5.2	69
Snorkeling	7.6	53	3.9	16	0.9	2	5.4	71
Anadromous fishing	2.9	20	1.7	7	0.0	0	2.0	27
Kayaking	4.2	29	2.0	8	0.5	1	2.9	38
Sailing	3.5	24	2.7	11	0.0	0	2.6	35
Saltwater fishing	3.0	21	0.5	2	0.0	0	1.7	23
Scuba diving	0.3	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	2
Windsurfing	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	1
Surfing	1.6	11	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.8	11

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=695, age 35-54=406, age 55+=220. 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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OTTAWA 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)	53.2	370	44.6	181	20.0	44	45.0	595
Snowmobiling	17.0	118	11.3	46	2.7	6	12.9	170
Cross country skiing	9.9	69	11.6	47	5.9	13	9.8	129
Downhill skiing	14.2	99	10.1	41	0.9	2	10.7	142
Snowboarding	10.1	70	3.7	15	0.0	0	6.4	85

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=695, age 35-54=406, age 55+=220. 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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OTTAWA 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	57.6	31,784	58.7	39,848	51.2	32,596	55.8	104,228
Day hiking	41.4	22,840	51.8	35,164	34.4	21,924	42.8	79,928
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.0	21,481	49.1	33,369	27.2	17,338	38.7	72,188
Developed camping	52.8	29,144	42.9	29,094	22.3	14,167	38.8	72,405
Mountain biking	44.8	24,685	40.1	27,198	18.6	11,864	34.1	63,747
Drive off-road	58.8	32,439	41.9	28,418	21.1	13,406	39.8	74,263
Hunting (any type)	55.7	30,711	54.8	37,184	36.6	23,297	48.8	91,192
Big game hunting	51.4	28,342	50.5	34,310	32.6	20,725	44.7	83,377
Primitive camping	37.4	20,600	29.8	20,249	12.6	7,990	26.2	48,839
Small game hunting	41.4	22,833	37.5	25,431	18.4	11,711	32.1	59,975
Horseback riding on trails	19.2	10,606	11.2	7,601	4.5	2,881	11.3	21,088
Backpacking	18.8	10,354	12.5	8,512	9.5	6,039	13.3	24,905
Migratory bird hunting	10.8	5,982	9.0	6,079	4.2	2,696	7.9	14,757

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=55,149, age 35-54=67,893, age 55+=63,656. 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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OTTAWA 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	60.5	33,364	79.1	53,687	64.2	40,885	68.5	127,936
View/photograph other wildlife	60.6	33,434	75.5	51,284	63.4	40,332	67.0	125,050
Sightseeing	56.8	31,309	72.4	49,172	59.5	37,859	63.4	118,340
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.5	29,514	67.5	45,839	52.2	33,227	58.2	108,580
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	21,454	62.2	42,212	50.6	32,193	51.3	95,859
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	61.7	34,020	64.5	43,823	52.9	33,679	59.7	111,522
Visit historic sites	45.2	24,908	58.5	39,686	45.7	29,088	50.2	93,682
View/photograph birds	31.4	17,326	51.4	34,884	51.6	32,852	45.6	85,062
View/photograph fish	36.1	19,928	41.5	28,190	33.1	21,096	37.1	69,214
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.0	9,944	29.3	19,916	20.2	12,857	22.9	42,717

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=55,149, age 35-54=67,893, age 55+=63,656. 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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OTTAWA 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	80.3	44,273	91.6	62,157	86.2	54,876	86.4	161,306
Family gathering	78.6	43,350	82.1	55,771	73.7	46,910	78.2	146,031
Driving for pleasure	66.8	36,865	73.2	49,722	61.4	39,067	67.3	125,654
Picnicking	50.1	27,603	64.6	43,882	47.2	30,065	54.4	101,550
Bicycling (any type)	55.3	30,502	55.3	37,558	33.4	21,280	47.9	89,340
Horseback riding (any type)	21.8	12,011	13.8	9,344	5.0	3,201	13.2	24,556

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=55,149, age 35-54=67,893, age 55+=63,656. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	71.0	39,158	68.6	46,575	41.7	26,526	60.1	112,259
Boating (any type)	72.5	39,979	67.2	45,605	50.0	31,855	62.9	117,439
Visit a beach	68.5	37,792	62.2	42,218	39.8	25,317	56.4	105,327
Freshwater fishing	63.0	34,733	63.8	43,283	54.0	34,360	60.2	112,376
Motorboating	53.5	29,527	54.7	37,111	38.8	24,708	48.9	91,346
Warmwater fishing	56.7	31,271	57.3	38,908	40.3	25,666	51.3	95,845
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.7	26,321	40.4	27,402	25.4	16,168	37.4	69,891
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.0	19,875	41.7	28,340	27.7	17,649	35.3	65,864
Canoeing	38.5	21,231	29.9	20,280	19.6	12,473	28.9	53,984
Coldwater fishing	29.0	16,014	27.3	18,559	24.7	15,742	26.9	50,315
Rafting	25.1	13,866	15.7	10,673	5.7	3,614	15.1	28,153
Use personal watercraft	18.6	10,253	11.3	7,654	6.9	4,389	11.9	22,296
Waterskiing	26.9	14,859	15.7	10,665	3.3	2,127	14.8	27,651
Rowing	14.6	8,025	15.7	10,681	9.4	5,988	13.2	24,694
Snorkeling	13.4	7,365	13.3	9,060	6.4	4,090	11.0	20,515
Anadromous fishing	10.7	5,924	14.1	9,593	8.6	5,459	11.2	20,976
Kayaking	9.9	5,462	6.6	4,498	4.1	2,636	6.7	12,596
Sailing	6.2	3,443	7.0	4,721	6.3	4,035	6.5	12,199
Saltwater fishing	3.7	2,026	2.0	1,383	6.3	4,010	4.0	7,419
Scuba diving	4.2	2,328	2.7	1,819	0.9	559	2.5	4,706
Windsurfing	1.8	1,020	1.8	1,226	0.8	521	1.5	2,767
Surfing	0.0	13	0.0	11	0.0	0	0.0	24

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=55,149, age 35-54=67,893, age 55+=63,656. 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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OTTAWA 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)	68.7	37,902	63.4	43,075	33.4	21,245	54.8	102,222
Snowmobiling	42.3	23,312	31.0	21,065	15.8	10,030	29.1	54,407
Cross country skiing	8.3	4,597	22.8	15,499	15.7	9,992	16.1	30,088
Downhill skiing	23.2	12,790	12.6	8,531	6.8	4,318	13.7	25,639
Snowboarding	16.6	9,144	4.5	3,064	0.7	433	6.8	12,641

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=55,149, age 35-54=67,893, age 55+=63,656. 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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OTTAWA 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	33.0	16,479	41.7	27,517	30.9	22,879	35.2	66,875
Day hiking	31.2	15,541	44.9	29,640	25.0	18,496	33.5	63,677
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	46.8	23,330	31.9	21,053	31.7	23,497	35.8	67,880
Developed camping	48.7	24,293	39.3	25,932	19.4	14,349	34.0	64,574
Mountain biking	42.9	21,379	34.6	22,836	15.1	11,178	29.2	55,393
Drive off-road	34.6	17,242	23.3	15,373	14.0	10,390	22.7	43,005
Hunting (any type)	15.4	7,670	13.2	8,687	4.6	3,368	10.4	19,725
Big game hunting	11.3	5,632	10.1	6,686	4.1	3,065	8.1	15,383
Primitive camping	29.6	14,746	18.1	11,941	4.8	3,578	15.9	30,265
Small game hunting	5.4	2,670	8.2	5,407	1.6	1,209	4.9	9,286
Horseback riding on trails	12.3	6,129	13.2	8,727	2.4	1,770	8.8	16,626
Backpacking	10.5	5,227	7.3	4,809	1.3	954	5.8	10,990
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	1,327	2.0	1,314	0.6	459	1.6	3,100

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=49,883, age 35-54=65,953, age 55+=74,016. 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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OTTAWA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	67.1	33,467	78.3	51,659	73.1	54,079	73.3	139,205
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	29,085	72.5	47,786	62.5	46,279	64.9	123,150
Sightseeing	60.0	29,922	66.7	44,006	56.5	41,855	61.0	115,783
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.4	31,641	71.1	46,874	46.2	34,205	59.4	112,720
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	53.5	26,674	65.0	42,858	63.6	47,090	61.4	116,622
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	51.5	25,671	55.0	36,260	42.3	31,292	49.1	93,223
Visit historic sites	51.1	25,514	55.8	36,816	50.0	36,984	52.3	99,314
View/photograph birds	29.3	14,609	55.1	36,342	56.5	41,822	48.9	92,773
View/photograph fish	27.5	13,742	35.1	23,131	26.5	19,622	29.8	56,495
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.5	10,235	23.2	15,316	15.6	11,576	19.6	37,127

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=49,883, age 35-54=65,953, age 55+=74,016. 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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OTTAWA 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	87.5	43,667	91.7	60,483	86.5	64,014	88.6	168,164
Family gathering	84.6	42,209	81.1	53,516	73.6	54,509	79.1	150,234
Driving for pleasure	66.3	33,068	67.6	44,574	62.4	46,165	65.2	123,807
Picnicking	66.4	33,103	67.6	44,595	62.5	46,296	65.3	123,994
Bicycling (any type)	58.4	29,136	53.8	35,508	29.7	22,012	45.6	86,656
Horseback riding (any type)	16.1	8,044	16.7	11,003	2.2	1,601	10.9	20,648

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=49,883, age 35-54=65,953, age 55+=74,016. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	74.3	37,074	61.6	40,656	35.7	26,390	54.8	104,120
Boating (any type)	67.1	33,477	59.0	38,920	37.1	27,449	52.6	99,846
Visit a beach	67.7	33,768	61.0	40,211	37.0	27,393	53.4	101,372
Freshwater fishing	38.8	19,369	40.6	26,787	24.6	18,218	33.9	64,374
Motorboating	47.5	23,692	42.8	28,196	27.4	20,299	38.0	72,187
Warmwater fishing	35.1	17,493	37.4	24,664	19.0	14,074	29.6	56,231
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.6	32,741	47.7	31,459	21.5	15,948	42.2	80,148
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.5	17,216	28.5	18,815	16.8	12,412	25.5	48,443
Canoeing	27.2	13,574	28.0	18,494	13.5	9,983	22.1	42,051
Coldwater fishing	18.2	9,080	14.9	9,806	6.3	4,644	12.4	23,530
Rafting	32.3	16,127	15.6	10,269	4.9	3,594	15.8	29,990
Use personal watercraft	27.7	13,795	9.7	6,398	5.5	4,106	12.8	24,299
Waterskiing	23.8	11,858	8.9	5,852	2.4	1,809	10.3	19,519
Rowing	7.2	3,614	9.7	6,399	6.9	5,141	8.0	15,154
Snorkeling	14.8	7,406	8.7	5,715	4.7	3,454	8.7	16,575
Anadromous fishing	5.4	2,684	4.3	2,829	2.2	1,615	3.8	7,128
Kayaking	8.5	4,241	4.3	2,816	3.5	2,575	5.1	9,632
Sailing	7.7	3,825	5.9	3,859	1.7	1,258	4.7	8,942
Saltwater fishing	4.3	2,131	1.6	1,063	2.2	1,664	2.6	4,858
Scuba diving	1.6	813	0.3	230	0.0	0	0.5	1,043
Windsurfing	1.1	540	1.1	707	0.0	0	0.7	1,247
Surfing	1.1	529	0.0	9	0.0	25	0.3	563

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=49,883, age 35-54=65,953, age 55+=74,016. 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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OTTAWA 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)	66.0	32,930	55.1	36,345	24.5	18,121	46.0	87,396
Snowmobiling	30.5	15,196	22.2	14,658	7.8	5,797	18.8	35,651
Cross country skiing	20.5	10,242	23.7	15,603	10.7	7,953	17.8	33,798
Downhill skiing	16.7	8,311	12.2	8,041	3.4	2,535	9.9	18,887
Snowboarding	8.3	4,133	3.0	1,999	0.4	326	3.4	6,458

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=49,883, age 35-54=65,953, age 55+=74,016. 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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OTTAWA 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	28.6	705	29.7	325	21.3	16	28.8	1,046
Day hiking	13.5	333	16.1	176	6.7	5	14.1	514
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.7	437	24.1	264	12.0	9	19.5	710
Developed camping	25.4	626	18.4	201	8.0	6	22.9	833
Mountain biking	24.7	609	20.7	227	8.0	6	23.2	842
Drive off-road	35.2	868	22.6	247	9.3	7	30.9	1,122
Hunting (any type)	7.4	183	7.1	78	4.0	3	7.3	264
Big game hunting	5.8	144	5.4	59	1.3	1	5.6	204
Primitive camping	7.2	177	5.6	61	1.3	1	6.6	239
Small game hunting	5.1	126	4.3	47	1.3	1	4.8	174
Horseback riding on trails	7.5	186	3.7	40	1.3	1	6.2	227
Backpacking	7.1	176	3.6	39	1.3	1	5.9	216
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	9	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	9

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,464, age 35-54=1,094, age 55+=75. 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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OTTAWA 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	34.9	860	46.6	510	33.3	25	38.4	1,395
View/photograph other wildlife	28.7	706	36.3	397	29.3	22	31.0	1,125
Sightseeing	49.6	1,222	63.1	690	44.0	33	53.5	1,945
Visit nature centers, etc.	39.7	979	50.3	550	34.7	26	42.8	1,555
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	22.1	544	36.6	400	29.3	22	26.6	966
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.1	619	25.7	281	20.0	15	25.2	915
Visit historic sites	32.4	799	43.6	477	32.0	24	35.8	1,300
View/photograph birds	16.8	415	27.5	301	24.0	18	20.2	734
View/photograph fish	23.0	566	24.3	266	20.0	15	23.3	847
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.6	433	28.0	306	18.7	14	20.7	753

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,464, age 35-54=1,094, age 55+=75. 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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OTTAWA 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	75.5	1,860	86.8	950	81.3	61	79.0	2,871
Family gathering	76.8	1,892	82.6	904	77.3	58	78.6	2,854
Driving for pleasure	46.0	1,134	51.6	564	40.0	30	47.6	1,728
Picnicking	49.2	1,212	62.2	681	44.0	33	53.0	1,926
Bicycling (any type)	44.5	1,097	45.3	496	28.0	21	44.4	1,614
Horseback riding (any type)	9.1	225	5.9	65	1.3	1	8.0	291

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,464, age 35-54=1,094, age 55+=75. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	31.3	772	31.1	340	17.3	13	31.0	1,125
Boating (any type)	26.4	650	23.0	252	18.7	14	25.2	916
Visit a beach	61.2	1,507	55.3	605	33.3	25	58.8	2,137
Freshwater fishing	32.1	791	29.0	317	26.7	20	31.0	1,128
Motorboating	15.1	373	13.8	151	6.7	5	14.6	529
Warmwater fishing	24.9	613	22.6	247	13.3	10	23.9	870
Swimming in an outdoor pool	35.7	880	28.8	315	20.0	15	33.3	1,210
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.8	513	26.0	284	17.3	13	22.3	810
Canoeing	9.5	235	6.9	75	1.3	1	8.6	311
Coldwater fishing	22.2	548	20.0	219	18.7	14	21.5	781
Rafting	6.5	160	4.3	47	0.0	0	5.7	207
Use personal watercraft	9.7	240	5.7	62	4.0	3	8.4	305
Waterskiing	3.6	89	1.9	21	0.0	0	3.0	110
Rowing	2.6	64	2.5	27	0.0	0	2.5	91
Snorkeling	5.8	144	5.4	59	0.0	0	5.6	203
Anadromous fishing	7.0	173	11.4	125	5.3	4	8.3	302
Kayaking	2.5	61	1.8	20	0.0	0	2.2	81
Sailing	4.6	113	4.2	46	1.3	1	4.4	160
Saltwater fishing	3.2	79	0.9	10	1.3	1	2.5	90
Scuba diving	1.1	26	0.4	4	0.0	0	0.8	30
Windsurfing	1.4	34	1.2	13	0.0	0	1.3	47
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,464, age 35-54=1,094, age 55+=75. 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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OTTAWA 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)	36.6	903	35.5	388	18.7	14	35.9	1,305
Snowmobiling	9.7	239	8.6	94	1.3	1	9.2	334
Cross country skiing	2.2	55	6.4	70	1.3	1	3.5	126
Downhill skiing	10.2	252	5.9	64	1.3	1	8.7	317
Snowboarding	9.1	224	2.4	26	0.0	0	6.9	250

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,464, age 35-54=1,094, age 55+=75. 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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OTTAWA 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	16.4	45	17.7	17	13.8	4	16.5	66
Day hiking	8.8	24	10.4	10	3.4	1	8.8	35
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.6	62	11.5	11	10.3	3	19.0	76
Developed camping	23.0	63	14.6	14	6.9	2	19.8	79
Mountain biking	24.1	66	15.6	15	6.9	2	20.8	83
Drive off-road	20.4	56	10.4	10	6.9	2	17.0	68
Hunting (any type)	1.5	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.0	4
Big game hunting	0.7	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	2
Primitive camping	4.7	13	1.0	1	0.0	0	3.5	14
Small game hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Horseback riding on trails	4.4	12	4.2	4	0.0	0	4.0	16
Backpacking	2.6	7	1.0	1	0.0	0	2.0	8
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=274, age 35-54=96, age 55+=29. 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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OTTAWA 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	38.0	104	42.7	41	34.5	10	38.8	155
View/photograph other wildlife	28.5	78	35.4	34	27.6	8	30.1	120
Sightseeing	48.9	134	56.3	54	41.4	12	50.1	200
Visit nature centers, etc.	48.9	134	57.3	55	27.6	8	49.4	197
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.3	83	36.5	35	31.0	9	31.8	127
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.4	56	17.7	17	13.8	4	19.3	77
Visit historic sites	36.1	99	39.6	38	31.0	9	36.6	146
View/photograph birds	16.1	44	31.3	30	24.1	7	20.3	81
View/photograph fish	17.9	49	24.0	23	13.8	4	19.0	76
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.7	54	17.7	17	13.8	4	18.8	75

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=274, age 35-54=96, age 55+=29. 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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OTTAWA 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	82.1	225	88.5	85	86.2	25	84.0	335
Family gathering	86.1	236	85.4	82	75.9	22	85.2	340
Driving for pleasure	47.1	129	43.8	42	41.4	12	45.9	183
Picnicking	63.5	174	65.6	63	65.5	19	64.2	256
Bicycling (any type)	48.9	134	43.8	42	24.1	7	45.9	183
Horseback riding (any type)	6.2	17	6.3	6	0.0	0	5.8	23

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=274, age 35-54=96, age 55+=29. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	30.7	84	25.0	24	10.3	3	27.8	111
Boating (any type)	23.0	63	15.6	15	6.9	2	20.1	80
Visit a beach	56.2	154	47.9	46	31.0	9	52.4	209
Freshwater fishing	18.6	51	15.6	15	6.9	2	17.0	68
Motorboating	12.4	34	9.4	9	3.4	1	11.0	44
Warmwater fishing	15.7	43	13.5	13	3.4	1	14.3	57
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.9	123	33.3	32	13.8	4	39.8	159
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.4	56	13.5	13	6.9	2	17.8	71
Canoeing	5.1	14	6.3	6	0.0	0	5.0	20
Coldwater fishing	12.0	33	7.3	7	0.0	0	10.0	40
Rafting	7.3	20	1.0	1	0.0	0	5.3	21
Use personal watercraft	12.0	33	2.1	2	0.0	0	8.8	35
Waterskiing	2.6	7	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.8	7
Rowing	0.7	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	2
Snorkeling	4.7	13	1.0	1	0.0	0	3.5	14
Anadromous fishing	1.8	5	1.0	1	0.0	0	1.5	6
Kayaking	1.5	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.0	4
Sailing	4.4	12	3.1	3	0.0	0	3.8	15
Saltwater fishing	2.6	7	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.8	7
Scuba diving	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	0.7	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	2
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=274, age 35-54=96, age 55+=29. 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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OTTAWA 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)	35.0	96	31.3	30	6.9	2	32.1	128
Snowmobiling	6.9	19	3.1	3	0.0	0	5.5	22
Cross country skiing	4.7	13	5.2	5	0.0	0	4.5	18
Downhill skiing	6.6	18	4.2	4	0.0	0	5.5	22
Snowboarding	2.9	8	0.0	0	0.0	0	2.0	8

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=274, age 35-54=96, age 55+=29. 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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OTTAWA 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	76.6	1,422	78.0	1,256	70.7	559	76.0	3,237
Day hiking	48.9	909	64.3	1,036	43.4	343	53.7	2,288
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	38.7	719	47.4	763	24.5	194	39.4	1,676
Developed camping	59.4	1,103	49.8	803	23.9	189	49.2	2,095
Mountain biking	37.6	698	33.9	546	15.5	123	32.1	1,367
Drive off-road	74.0	1,375	53.5	862	26.8	212	57.5	2,449
Hunting (any type)	73.7	1,369	71.4	1,151	46.4	367	67.8	2,887
Big game hunting	79.4	1,475	77.7	1,251	47.7	377	72.9	3,103
Primitive camping	74.8	1,389	61.0	982	22.8	180	59.9	2,551
Small game hunting	45.6	846	39.4	635	19.8	157	38.5	1,638
Horseback riding on trails	26.1	485	15.0	241	5.4	43	18.1	769
Backpacking	22.3	414	17.4	281	11.4	90	18.4	785
Migratory bird hunting	15.6	289	14.4	232	6.2	49	13.4	570

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,857, age 35-54=1,611, age 55+=791. 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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OTTAWA 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	57.8	1,074	74.8	1,205	62.6	495	65.1	2,774
View/photograph other wildlife	62.3	1,157	76.7	1,235	65.4	517	68.3	2,909
Sightseeing	53.7	998	70.9	1,142	59.3	469	61.3	2,609
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.8	961	64.7	1,043	51.1	404	56.5	2,408
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.4	695	59.8	964	48.9	387	48.0	2,046
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	80.3	1,492	84.5	1,361	68.5	542	79.7	3,395
Visit historic sites	49.2	914	62.1	1,000	50.1	396	54.2	2,310
View/photograph birds	31.4	584	51.8	834	52.7	417	43.1	1,835
View/photograph fish	46.2	858	54.3	874	42.4	335	48.5	2,067
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.1	373	33.6	542	22.9	181	25.7	1,096

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,857, age 35-54=1,611, age 55+=791. 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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OTTAWA 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	82.6	1,534	94.3	1,519	88.6	701	88.1	3,754
Family gathering	79.6	1,478	82.1	1,322	72.4	573	79.2	3,373
Driving for pleasure	68.2	1,267	73.7	1,188	62.3	493	69.2	2,948
Picnicking	53.8	999	70.8	1,140	48.9	387	59.3	2,526
Bicycling (any type)	47.7	885	47.1	759	27.7	219	43.7	1,863
Horseback riding (any type)	29.1	540	17.4	281	6.6	52	20.5	873

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,857, age 35-54=1,611, age 55+=791. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	79.1	1,468	77.2	1,244	48.3	382	72.6	3,094
Boating (any type)	70.7	1,312	67.6	1,089	50.2	397	65.7	2,798
Visit a beach	71.0	1,318	66.2	1,066	43.0	340	64.0	2,724
Freshwater fishing	74.0	1,375	78.0	1,256	63.6	503	73.6	3,134
Motorboating	54.3	1,009	59.7	962	42.1	333	54.1	2,304
Warmwater fishing	66.8	1,240	69.0	1,111	49.4	391	64.4	2,742
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.6	698	33.5	539	18.5	146	32.5	1,383
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.8	721	44.1	710	29.5	233	39.1	1,664
Canoeing	41.2	766	32.2	519	22.1	175	34.3	1,460
Coldwater fishing	53.2	987	53.9	869	46.9	371	52.3	2,227
Rafting	32.8	609	20.4	329	7.2	57	23.4	995
Use personal watercraft	18.4	342	13.2	212	6.6	52	14.2	606
Waterskiing	19.9	370	12.0	193	2.5	20	13.7	583
Rowing	16.2	300	17.5	282	10.9	86	15.7	668
Snorkeling	15.2	282	16.3	262	9.7	77	14.6	621
Anadromous fishing	12.7	236	16.4	265	9.1	72	13.5	573
Kayaking	7.4	138	4.8	77	2.9	23	5.6	238
Sailing	5.5	103	7.0	112	5.8	46	6.1	261
Saltwater fishing	4.8	90	2.9	47	9.6	76	5.0	213
Scuba diving	9.1	169	6.1	98	2.0	16	6.6	283
Windsurfing	4.3	80	4.0	65	2.1	17	3.8	162
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,857, age 35-54=1,611, age 55+=791. 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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OTTAWA 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)	72.3	1,342	65.4	1,053	34.4	272	62.6	2,667
Snowmobiling	47.2	877	32.3	520	16.6	131	35.9	1,528
Cross country skiing	7.1	132	20.3	327	14.0	111	13.4	570
Downhill skiing	18.1	337	9.8	158	4.4	35	12.4	530
Snowboarding	18.0	335	5.2	84	0.4	3	9.9	422

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,857, age 35-54=1,611, age 55+=791. 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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OTTAWA 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	41.0	730	54.3	906	40.9	358	46.1	1,994
Day hiking	38.7	689	54.8	914	31.2	273	43.4	1,876
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	46.4	826	31.5	526	30.6	268	37.5	1,620
Developed camping	56.1	999	44.5	742	21.0	184	44.5	1,925
Mountain biking	37.4	666	28.8	480	11.4	100	28.8	1,246
Drive off-road	44.4	790	30.1	502	16.1	141	33.1	1,433
Hunting (any type)	21.3	379	18.2	304	6.1	53	17.0	736
Big game hunting	17.1	305	16.4	273	6.5	57	14.7	635
Primitive camping	57.0	1,015	35.6	594	8.5	74	38.9	1,683
Small game hunting	6.1	108	9.2	153	2.1	18	6.5	279
Horseback riding on trails	16.4	292	16.2	271	2.2	19	13.5	582
Backpacking	13.0	231	8.9	149	1.5	13	9.1	393
Migratory bird hunting	3.4	61	2.6	44	1.0	9	2.6	114

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,780, age 35-54=1,668, age 55+=875. 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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OTTAWA 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	67.9	1,209	75.3	1,256	69.9	612	71.2	3,077
View/photograph other wildlife	60.7	1,080	72.5	1,210	61.8	541	65.5	2,831
Sightseeing	61.5	1,095	66.2	1,105	55.4	485	62.1	2,685
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.2	1,108	67.6	1,128	43.5	381	60.5	2,617
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.3	931	62.2	1,037	60.0	525	57.7	2,493
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	67.6	1,203	69.9	1,166	54.3	475	65.8	2,844
Visit historic sites	54.9	978	59.8	997	52.8	462	56.4	2,437
View/photograph birds	29.6	527	54.7	913	55.5	486	44.6	1,926
View/photograph fish	36.3	647	42.7	712	34.3	300	38.4	1,659
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.0	409	25.6	427	17.3	151	22.8	987

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,780, age 35-54=1,668, age 55+=875. 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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OTTAWA 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	92.4	1,645	95.0	1,584	88.8	777	92.7	4,006
Family gathering	87.8	1,562	80.9	1,349	73.4	642	82.2	3,553
Driving for pleasure	68.7	1,223	68.2	1,137	60.5	529	66.8	2,889
Picnicking	73.4	1,307	73.4	1,225	67.9	594	72.3	3,126
Bicycling (any type)	50.2	893	45.8	764	23.8	208	43.1	1,865
Horseback riding (any type)	22.6	402	21.0	351	1.8	16	17.8	769

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,780, age 35-54=1,668, age 55+=875. 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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OTTAWA 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 lakes, streams, etc.	84.4	1,503	70.8	1,181	39.9	349	70.2	3,033
Boating (any type)	68.0	1,211	58.7	979	36.7	321	58.1	2,511
Visit a beach	75.4	1,343	66.2	1,104	37.0	324	64.1	2,771
Freshwater fishing	45.2	805	50.8	847	31.0	271	44.5	1,923
Motorboating	51.9	923	46.6	777	29.4	257	45.3	1,957
Warmwater fishing	39.6	704	45.7	762	23.8	208	38.7	1,674
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.2	947	39.0	651	16.6	145	40.3	1,743
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.0	641	30.2	503	17.0	149	29.9	1,293
Canoeing	28.5	507	29.9	498	14.1	123	26.1	1,128
Coldwater fishing	35.1	625	30.7	512	13.1	115	29.0	1,252
Rafting	42.4	755	20.9	349	6.6	58	26.9	1,162
Use personal watercraft	32.6	580	11.2	186	6.2	54	19.0	820
Waterskiing	18.8	334	7.2	120	1.7	15	10.8	469
Rowing	7.8	139	10.4	173	8.5	74	8.9	386
Snorkeling	19.1	340	10.7	179	5.6	49	13.1	568
Anadromous fishing	6.6	117	5.0	83	3.1	27	5.3	227
Kayaking	5.4	96	2.9	49	2.3	20	3.8	165
Sailing	7.7	137	6.2	103	1.5	13	5.9	253
Saltwater fishing	5.7	102	2.2	37	3.2	28	3.9	167
Scuba diving	3.1	55	0.6	10	0.0	0	1.5	65
Windsurfing	1.6	28	1.7	29	0.0	0	1.3	57
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,780, age 35-54=1,668, age 55+=875. 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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OTTAWA 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)	69.2	1,231	56.7	946	24.7	216	55.4	2,393
Snowmobiling	33.1	589	22.1	369	9.0	79	24.0	1,037
Cross country skiing	15.8	282	20.9	348	8.9	78	16.4	708
Downhill skiing	11.7	208	8.7	145	2.3	20	8.6	373
Snowboarding	8.2	146	3.3	55	0.3	3	4.7	204

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,780, age 35-54=1,668, age 55+=875. 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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OTTAWA 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	50.2	283	52.6	113	43.6	48	49.9	444
Day hiking	39.9	225	47.4	102	30.9	34	40.6	361
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.6	139	33.0	71	17.3	19	25.8	229
Developed camping	34.4	194	26.5	57	12.7	14	29.8	265
Mountain biking	39.2	221	34.9	75	13.6	15	35.0	311
Drive off-road	38.5	217	26.0	56	11.8	13	32.2	286
Hunting (any type)	29.8	168	30.2	65	20.0	22	28.7	255
Big game hunting	19.0	107	17.7	38	10.9	12	17.7	157
Primitive camping	33.0	186	26.5	57	9.1	10	28.5	253
Small game hunting	23.2	131	20.9	45	9.1	10	20.9	186
Horseback riding on trails	11.9	67	6.0	13	1.8	2	9.2	82
Backpacking	28.4	160	16.3	35	12.7	14	23.5	209
Migratory bird hunting	6.9	39	3.7	8	0.9	1	5.4	48

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

Ottawa NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=564, age 35-54=215, age 55+=110. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.