OUACHITA 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	42.7	361,265	32.2	280,460	22.5	171,389	32.8	813,114
Developed camping	37.7	318,743	30.8	268,078	22.6	172,425	30.6	759,246
Day hiking	32.2	272,018	30.8	267,765	19.1	145,742	27.7	685,525
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.1	237,283	29.4	255,707	25.1	191,176	27.6	684,166
Drive off-road	38.0	321,192	23.4	203,473	16.0	121,852	26.1	646,517
Hunting (any type)	31.2	263,761	23.6	205,525	13.3	101,322	23.0	570,608
Primitive camping	28.2	238,597	18.2	158,593	10.4	79,293	19.2	476,483
Big game hunting	24.7	208,799	13.4	116,905	14.0	106,399	17.4	432,103
Small game hunting	24.5	206,822	17.5	152,712	9.4	72,013	17.4	431,547
Mountain biking	20.8	175,814	14.0	121,844	5.4	40,950	13.7	338,608
Horseback riding on trails	16.4	138,273	10.5	91,796	3.8	28,985	10.5	259,054
Backpacking	11.0	92,981	6.2	54,079	2.3	17,910	6.7	164,970
Migratory bird hunting	10.1	85,320	5.1	44,524	3.2	24,313	6.2	154,157

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=845,660, age 35-54=870,423, age 55+=762,332. 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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OUACHITA 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	53.8	454,872	62.0	539,915	58.8	447,903	58.2	1,442,690
Sightseeing	59.3	501,459	58.3	507,062	53.1	404,917	57.0	1,413,438
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.0	515,470	56.3	489,878	44.1	336,388	54.1	1,341,736
View/photograph other wildlife	45.7	386,416	51.5	448,130	47.6	362,849	48.3	1,197,395
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.0	295,876	47.2	410,535	50.8	387,237	44.1	1,093,648
Visit historic sites	42.4	358,556	43.6	379,670	39.2	298,506	41.8	1,036,732
View/photograph birds	22.1	187,192	34.9	303,425	43.6	332,227	33.2	822,844
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.0	312,893	32.5	283,168	29.4	224,329	33.1	820,390
View/photograph fish	27.4	231,578	33.9	295,169	21.8	166,271	28.0	693,018
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.9	168,708	22.3	194,121	17.6	134,273	20.1	497,102

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=845,660, age 35-54=870,423, age 55+=762,332. 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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OUACHITA 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	84.1	711,219	80.7	702,090	78.0	594,361	81.0	2,007,670
Family gathering	80.3	679,009	80.7	702,817	70.4	536,723	77.4	1,918,549
Driving for pleasure	64.6	546,517	60.2	523,717	59.9	456,906	61.6	1,527,140
Picnicking	43.7	369,170	56.5	491,717	49.2	375,342	49.9	1,236,229
Bicycling (any type)	37.1	313,616	28.9	251,764	16.0	121,892	27.7	687,272
Horseback riding (any type)	22.3	188,324	13.1	114,142	5.5	41,670	13.9	344,136

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=845,660, age 35-54=870,423, age 55+=762,332. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	52.9	447,031	45.0	391,449	36.7	279,528	45.1	1,118,008
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	55.8	472,080	48.5	422,374	22.4	170,928	43.0	1,065,382
Boating (any type)	49.5	418,785	45.4	394,757	27.1	206,923	41.2	1,020,465
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.2	466,649	42.3	367,816	18.7	142,356	39.4	976,821
Warmwater fishing	45.4	383,621	39.7	345,433	32.4	247,185	39.4	976,239
Motorboating	34.3	289,670	34.4	299,532	23.6	180,152	31.0	769,354
Visit a beach	37.6	318,057	30.2	263,087	22.5	171,649	30.4	752,793
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.9	295,230	29.1	253,620	18.5	141,330	27.8	690,180
Coldwater fishing	15.7	132,391	17.3	150,556	12.7	97,138	15.3	380,085
Canoeing	19.4	164,283	12.2	105,972	5.2	39,395	12.5	309,650
Waterskiing	20.3	171,975	10.5	91,571	2.9	21,771	11.5	285,317
Rafting	16.4	138,542	9.9	86,282	5.4	41,169	10.7	265,993
Use personal watercraft	18.0	151,830	10.2	88,787	2.2	16,681	10.4	257,298
Saltwater fishing	7.7	65,127	5.8	50,727	2.9	22,253	5.6	138,107
Snorkeling	5.8	48,809	6.2	53,928	2.0	14,901	4.7	117,638
Sailing	3.9	32,623	3.6	31,663	1.3	10,031	3.0	74,317
Rowing	3.4	28,358	2.4	20,887	2.7	20,398	2.8	69,643
Kayaking	4.5	38,255	1.9	16,928	0.4	2,969	2.3	58,152
Scuba diving	4.3	36,462	1.9	16,193	0.1	1,106	2.2	53,761
Anadromous fishing	1.7	14,165	2.3	19,676	0.5	3,683	1.5	37,524
Surfing	1.2	10,385	0.1	1,008	0.0	79	0.5	11,472
Windsurfing	0.7	6,233	0.1	1,012	0.1	405	0.3	7,650

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=845,660, age 35-54=870,423, age 55+=762,332. 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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OUACHITA 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)	23.4	197,968	12.8	111,627	3.6	27,715	13.6	337,310
Downhill skiing	5.0	42,147	3.2	27,742	0.2	1,792	2.9	71,681
Snowboarding	2.9	24,252	0.6	5,007	0.4	3,194	1.3	32,453
Snowmobiling	1.8	14,830	1.6	14,133	0.1	400	1.2	29,363
Cross country skiing	0.9	7,643	0.6	5,062	0.4	3,282	0.6	15,987

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=845,660, age 35-54=870,423, age 55+=762,332. 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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OUACHITA 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	43.1	14,098	29.3	5,280	19.6	925	36.6	20,303
Developed camping	36.2	11,848	24.9	4,497	19.3	909	31.1	17,254
Day hiking	48.4	15,847	44.5	8,036	29.0	1,366	45.5	25,249
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.8	5,486	20.0	3,603	15.3	719	17.7	9,808
Drive off-road	35.4	11,595	22.3	4,015	17.1	803	29.6	16,413
Hunting (any type)	31.7	10,370	26.7	4,813	13.7	644	28.5	15,827
Primitive camping	35.9	11,752	20.6	3,725	9.2	433	28.7	15,910
Big game hunting	21.2	6,935	13.8	2,481	13.9	653	18.1	10,069
Small game hunting	20.1	6,571	15.6	2,820	8.2	384	17.6	9,775
Mountain biking	29.0	9,488	16.7	3,007	6.5	305	23.1	12,800
Horseback riding on trails	15.1	4,945	9.4	1,693	5.1	239	12.4	6,877
Backpacking	17.5	5,745	9.6	1,727	4.8	224	13.9	7,696
Migratory bird hunting	10.8	3,537	4.8	873	3.3	155	8.2	4,565

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,736, age 35-54=18,040, age 55+=4,709. 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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OUACHITA 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	43.9	14,368	47.6	8,589	43.1	2,028	45.0	24,985
Sightseeing	36.4	11,930	39.5	7,121	35.4	1,669	37.3	20,720
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.2	19,385	51.8	9,341	35.1	1,651	54.7	30,377
View/photograph other wildlife	34.6	11,333	35.4	6,392	31.2	1,468	34.6	19,193
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.1	8,545	36.3	6,551	36.6	1,723	30.3	16,819
Visit historic sites	30.9	10,131	32.0	5,770	30.3	1,428	31.2	17,329
View/photograph birds	17.8	5,824	22.4	4,032	23.4	1,103	19.8	10,959
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	34.7	11,351	26.2	4,735	23.0	1,082	30.9	17,168
View/photograph fish	23.6	7,734	24.4	4,409	15.3	720	23.2	12,863
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.8	6,809	22.8	4,121	18.8	884	21.3	11,814

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,736, age 35-54=18,040, age 55+=4,709. 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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OUACHITA 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	67.5	22,083	67.3	12,149	67.0	3,156	67.4	37,388
Family gathering	76.7	25,117	77.7	14,024	68.5	3,228	76.4	42,369
Driving for pleasure	46.3	15,170	41.4	7,462	39.9	1,881	44.2	24,513
Picnicking	39.6	12,949	48.8	8,804	38.9	1,831	42.5	23,584
Bicycling (any type)	40.1	13,112	28.5	5,139	14.7	692	34.1	18,943
Horseback riding (any type)	21.8	7,142	13.7	2,473	7.2	339	17.9	9,954

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,736, age 35-54=18,040, age 55+=4,709. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	42.8	13,999	35.8	6,460	33.4	1,571	39.7	22,030
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.9	16,327	43.3	7,817	23.5	1,106	45.5	25,250
Boating (any type)	40.6	13,287	33.7	6,088	24.8	1,168	37.0	20,543
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.5	14,905	30.3	5,458	15.1	713	38.0	21,076
Warmwater fishing	26.5	8,660	24.3	4,389	22.3	1,051	25.4	14,100
Motorboating	23.6	7,721	21.2	3,819	17.8	837	22.3	12,377
Visit a beach	30.3	9,932	27.5	4,954	20.7	975	28.6	15,861
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.2	7,916	23.1	4,167	12.8	605	22.9	12,688
Coldwater fishing	15.6	5,119	17.5	3,158	16.1	759	16.3	9,036
Canoeing	13.7	4,483	7.9	1,430	4.3	201	11.0	6,114
Waterskiing	14.8	4,840	6.3	1,134	2.0	95	10.9	6,069
Rafting	13.6	4,451	7.5	1,358	6.0	284	11.0	6,093
Use personal watercraft	18.3	5,998	10.3	1,851	1.2	58	14.3	7,907
Saltwater fishing	8.5	2,774	4.5	812	3.7	172	6.8	3,758
Snorkeling	7.7	2,506	6.5	1,176	2.5	119	6.9	3,801
Sailing	3.0	993	3.1	554	0.8	36	2.9	1,583
Rowing	4.2	1,364	3.4	605	3.3	154	3.8	2,123
Kayaking	4.7	1,529	1.6	295	0.5	25	3.3	1,849
Scuba diving	5.6	1,840	2.4	437	0.3	15	4.1	2,292
Anadromous fishing	2.9	947	2.6	461	0.6	30	2.6	1,438
Surfing	3.0	982	0.3	52	0.0	0	1.9	1,034
Windsurfing	0.1	45	0.0	9	0.1	7	0.1	61

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,736, age 35-54=18,040, age 55+=4,709. 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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OUACHITA 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)	15.8	5,186	8.8	1,594	2.7	128	12.5	6,908
Downhill skiing	4.3	1,412	2.4	440	0.4	17	3.4	1,869
Snowboarding	3.9	1,289	1.1	191	0.0	0	2.7	1,480
Snowmobiling	1.3	423	1.1	196	0.1	4	1.1	623
Cross country skiing	0.5	172	0.8	140	0.8	37	0.6	349

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=32,736, age 35-54=18,040, age 55+=4,709. 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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OUACHITA 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	27.2	6,206	21.0	2,783	15.0	689	23.8	9,678
Developed camping	31.4	7,161	26.5	3,518	18.0	823	28.3	11,502
Day hiking	45.2	10,314	38.7	5,133	23.1	1,059	40.6	16,506
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.6	4,708	17.8	2,359	15.9	729	19.2	7,796
Drive off-road	27.3	6,235	15.6	2,076	7.2	330	21.3	8,641
Hunting (any type)	10.2	2,331	4.7	624	2.2	102	7.5	3,057
Primitive camping	14.7	3,348	10.6	1,411	7.8	357	12.6	5,116
Big game hunting	7.5	1,712	1.8	241	1.2	53	4.9	2,006
Small game hunting	4.7	1,065	2.0	265	0.9	39	3.4	1,369
Mountain biking	19.9	4,541	12.8	1,702	6.7	307	16.1	6,550
Horseback riding on trails	15.2	3,460	9.7	1,282	1.5	68	11.8	4,810
Backpacking	9.9	2,268	4.3	571	1.4	66	7.1	2,905
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	212	0.8	102	0.2	7	0.8	321

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,812, age 35-54=13,271, age 55+=4,580. 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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OUACHITA 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	43.5	9,924	52.3	6,941	48.6	2,225	46.9	19,090
Sightseeing	43.6	9,955	37.3	4,946	33.7	1,545	40.4	16,446
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.7	13,853	54.6	7,243	46.9	2,149	57.2	23,245
View/photograph other wildlife	33.2	7,568	36.2	4,804	31.3	1,432	33.9	13,804
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	33.4	7,623	42.7	5,668	44.0	2,017	37.6	15,308
Visit historic sites	31.7	7,236	31.2	4,137	26.0	1,191	30.9	12,564
View/photograph birds	13.2	3,021	23.0	3,053	31.0	1,421	18.4	7,495
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	21.7	4,952	21.8	2,899	20.8	952	21.6	8,803
View/photograph fish	20.0	4,555	23.2	3,081	15.3	702	20.5	8,338
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.5	4,217	20.2	2,680	15.2	697	18.7	7,594

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,812, age 35-54=13,271, age 55+=4,580. 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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OUACHITA 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	80.0	18,257	74.3	9,858	68.5	3,139	76.9	31,254
Family gathering	76.1	17,367	76.2	10,118	66.2	3,032	75.0	30,517
Driving for pleasure	47.9	10,924	43.2	5,737	41.7	1,908	45.7	18,569
Picnicking	43.5	9,931	55.1	7,310	47.4	2,169	47.7	19,410
Bicycling (any type)	37.0	8,447	31.8	4,224	20.1	922	33.4	13,593
Horseback riding (any type)	21.6	4,924	10.4	1,384	2.7	124	15.8	6,432

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,812, age 35-54=13,271, age 55+=4,580. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	29.9	6,826	22.3	2,965	15.0	688	25.8	10,479
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	51.6	11,774	42.5	5,638	15.5	711	44.6	18,123
Boating (any type)	30.5	6,956	29.8	3,961	13.2	605	28.3	11,522
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.8	10,227	38.0	5,040	14.3	654	39.2	15,921
Warmwater fishing	21.0	4,799	15.3	2,027	9.7	445	17.9	7,271
Motorboating	17.6	4,022	19.4	2,580	9.2	422	17.3	7,024
Visit a beach	32.6	7,432	22.4	2,975	18.1	831	27.6	11,238
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.1	5,737	17.2	2,285	11.7	538	21.1	8,560
Coldwater fishing	11.7	2,671	11.0	1,459	4.5	206	10.7	4,336
Canoeing	11.0	2,504	6.5	863	1.5	69	8.4	3,436
Waterskiing	9.4	2,134	6.3	832	1.0	44	7.4	3,010
Rafting	14.9	3,396	6.7	883	2.4	110	10.8	4,389
Use personal watercraft	15.0	3,423	8.7	1,158	2.2	102	11.5	4,683
Saltwater fishing	4.9	1,111	5.3	702	2.0	90	4.7	1,903
Snorkeling	3.2	729	3.6	481	0.6	28	3.0	1,238
Sailing	3.1	717	1.8	236	0.7	34	2.4	987
Rowing	3.3	742	2.1	274	2.4	109	2.8	1,125
Kayaking	2.7	609	1.5	198	0.0	1	2.0	808
Scuba diving	0.4	90	0.5	62	0.0	0	0.4	152
Anadromous fishing	0.9	197	2.4	312	0.3	14	1.3	523
Surfing	0.0	11	0.0	2	0.0	0	0.0	13
Windsurfing	1.2	263	0.0	6	0.0	0	0.7	269

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,812, age 35-54=13,271, age 55+=4,580. 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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OUACHITA 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)	18.1	4,123	8.5	1,131	1.9	88	13.1	5,342
Downhill skiing	3.0	674	1.5	204	0.0	0	2.2	878
Snowboarding	1.8	414	0.0	5	0.5	22	1.1	441
Snowmobiling	1.3	289	1.0	134	0.0	0	1.0	423
Cross country skiing	1.1	259	0.2	21	0.0	0	0.7	280

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=22,812, age 35-54=13,271, age 55+=4,580. 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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OUACHITA 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	61.9	177,932	43.8	141,486	28.2	80,956	44.6	400,374
Developed camping	47.4	136,257	36.2	117,106	25.5	73,124	36.4	326,487
Day hiking	39.7	114,339	37.8	122,346	23.2	66,519	33.8	303,204
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.8	82,784	34.0	109,783	25.3	72,687	29.5	265,254
Drive off-road	50.0	143,976	30.3	97,914	24.6	70,586	34.8	312,476
Hunting (any type)	56.9	163,606	46.2	149,393	26.4	75,663	43.3	388,662
Primitive camping	48.1	138,419	26.9	87,073	12.6	36,076	29.1	261,568
Big game hunting	44.4	127,596	28.1	90,939	30.8	88,361	34.2	306,896
Small game hunting	48.0	137,959	36.9	119,141	20.0	57,438	35.0	314,538
Mountain biking	26.3	75,660	16.6	53,795	5.5	15,877	16.2	145,332
Horseback riding on trails	20.1	57,685	11.8	38,097	6.2	17,734	12.6	113,516
Backpacking	16.4	47,138	9.9	32,105	4.0	11,518	10.1	90,761
Migratory bird hunting	23.6	67,770	11.0	35,647	7.3	20,894	13.8	124,311

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=287,671, age 35-54=323,262, age 55+=286,993. 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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OUACHITA 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	60.8	175,029	63.9	206,601	58.6	168,184	61.2	549,814
Sightseeing	58.6	168,482	63.3	204,685	56.4	161,905	59.6	535,072
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.8	186,442	58.5	189,210	39.2	112,543	54.4	488,195
View/photograph other wildlife	54.3	156,294	56.1	181,379	51.0	146,401	53.9	484,074
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.9	100,537	46.9	151,656	49.5	141,949	43.9	394,142
Visit historic sites	45.6	131,277	46.9	151,705	44.3	127,032	45.7	410,014
View/photograph birds	29.9	85,939	37.5	121,062	41.1	117,891	36.2	324,892
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	50.2	144,436	37.9	122,531	33.3	95,536	40.4	362,503
View/photograph fish	32.2	92,633	36.6	118,216	25.2	72,292	31.5	283,141
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.0	63,310	24.7	79,827	20.4	58,430	22.4	201,567

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=287,671, age 35-54=323,262, age 55+=286,993. 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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OUACHITA 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	79.2	227,815	76.8	248,410	77.4	221,991	77.8	698,216
Family gathering	80.1	230,303	81.0	261,770	71.6	205,499	77.7	697,572
Driving for pleasure	69.0	198,628	63.4	204,966	61.4	176,327	64.6	579,921
Picnicking	43.7	125,780	56.5	182,682	45.5	130,628	48.9	439,090
Bicycling (any type)	39.8	114,409	29.2	94,380	14.5	41,688	27.9	250,477
Horseback riding (any type)	25.7	74,049	16.1	52,060	8.5	24,471	16.8	150,580

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=287,671, age 35-54=323,262, age 55+=286,993. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	67.6	194,364	59.0	190,751	55.8	160,052	60.7	545,167
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.6	185,935	55.8	180,443	30.1	86,268	50.4	452,646
Boating (any type)	68.5	197,008	55.6	179,808	40.8	116,999	55.0	493,815
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.9	177,993	40.8	131,993	20.0	57,478	40.9	367,464
Warmwater fishing	58.4	168,109	54.5	176,182	50.7	145,590	54.6	489,881
Motorboating	49.4	142,104	42.9	138,712	36.5	104,610	42.9	385,426
Visit a beach	37.4	107,578	34.4	111,315	25.0	71,835	32.4	290,728
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	38.9	111,907	36.6	118,157	20.5	58,824	32.2	288,888
Coldwater fishing	20.8	59,929	23.1	74,599	22.6	64,774	22.2	199,302
Canoeing	26.6	76,506	16.1	52,160	8.8	25,185	17.1	153,851
Waterskiing	31.7	91,085	12.9	41,857	4.1	11,863	16.1	144,805
Rafting	20.2	58,185	13.1	42,334	8.1	23,294	13.8	123,813
Use personal watercraft	22.0	63,346	12.3	39,681	1.3	3,721	11.9	106,748
Saltwater fishing	9.9	28,461	5.4	17,493	4.1	11,777	6.4	57,731
Snorkeling	9.5	27,448	9.5	30,679	3.6	10,433	7.6	68,560
Sailing	4.6	13,118	5.3	17,145	1.5	4,251	3.8	34,514
Rowing	4.0	11,503	3.2	10,431	3.2	9,280	3.5	31,214
Kayaking	7.3	20,977	2.4	7,661	0.9	2,545	3.5	31,183
Scuba diving	9.7	27,964	3.6	11,681	0.3	823	4.5	40,468
Anadromous fishing	1.9	5,494	2.5	8,188	0.6	1,845	1.7	15,527
Surfing	2.6	7,616	0.2	619	0.0	72	0.9	8,307
Windsurfing	0.2	577	0.1	247	0.1	275	0.1	1,099

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=287,671, age 35-54=323,262, age 55+=286,993. 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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OUACHITA 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)	24.7	71,134	15.0	48,516	4.7	13,393	14.8	133,043
Downhill skiing	7.1	20,526	4.7	15,245	0.5	1,556	4.2	37,327
Snowboarding	3.7	10,685	1.2	3,766	0.1	161	1.6	14,612
Snowmobiling	1.8	5,106	2.0	6,308	0.1	367	1.3	11,781
Cross country skiing	0.5	1,539	1.1	3,503	1.1	3,024	0.9	8,066

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=287,671, age 35-54=323,262, age 55+=286,993. 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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OUACHITA 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	36.9	102,539	28.5	92,814	20.8	73,450	28.1	268,803
Developed camping	39.6	109,952	32.7	106,664	23.3	82,227	31.2	298,843
Day hiking	35.2	97,879	32.3	105,480	19.2	67,639	28.3	270,998
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.6	96,174	30.4	99,179	27.3	96,292	30.5	291,645
Drive off-road	35.6	98,852	21.2	69,083	10.8	38,161	21.5	206,096
Hunting (any type)	17.1	47,537	8.6	28,026	4.6	16,288	9.6	91,851
Primitive camping	18.8	52,157	14.6	47,757	10.3	36,521	14.3	136,435
Big game hunting	15.9	44,265	3.3	10,681	2.9	10,401	6.8	65,347
Small game hunting	11.1	30,749	4.3	14,023	2.3	8,210	5.5	52,982
Mountain biking	16.8	46,749	12.2	39,769	5.6	19,847	11.1	106,365
Horseback riding on trails	17.7	49,176	12.0	39,005	2.4	8,335	10.1	96,516
Backpacking	8.5	23,561	4.1	13,215	1.4	4,809	4.3	41,585
Migratory bird hunting	1.8	5,128	1.4	4,475	0.6	1,941	1.2	11,544

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=277,940, age 35-54=326,108, age 55+=352,882. 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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OUACHITA 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	59.7	165,969	71.2	232,273	65.1	229,732	65.6	627,974
Sightseeing	70.6	196,088	60.1	196,118	53.9	190,281	60.9	582,487
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.2	186,813	60.5	197,152	51.4	181,476	59.1	565,441
View/photograph other wildlife	49.7	138,158	57.6	187,831	50.5	178,321	52.7	504,310
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	42.8	118,980	55.1	179,805	57.1	201,330	52.3	500,115
Visit historic sites	47.0	130,764	45.9	149,648	38.1	134,619	43.4	415,031
View/photograph birds	21.0	58,480	39.8	129,632	51.0	180,053	38.5	368,165
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.6	90,584	32.9	107,347	29.7	104,895	31.6	302,826
View/photograph fish	27.0	74,967	35.5	115,696	20.7	73,025	27.6	263,688
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.5	54,077	21.3	69,404	16.1	56,942	18.9	180,423

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=277,940, age 35-54=326,108, age 55+=352,882. 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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OUACHITA 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	92.2	256,131	86.1	280,740	79.3	279,768	85.3	816,639
Family gathering	79.6	221,229	79.8	260,075	69.1	243,838	75.8	725,142
Driving for pleasure	72.1	200,270	64.5	210,243	62.8	221,467	66.0	631,980
Picnicking	49.0	136,207	61.2	199,419	54.9	193,591	55.3	529,217
Bicycling (any type)	34.2	95,191	28.5	93,062	17.4	61,498	26.1	249,751
Horseback riding (any type)	25.3	70,360	13.1	42,640	3.6	12,784	13.1	125,784

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=277,940, age 35-54=326,108, age 55+=352,882. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	49.8	138,348	38.6	125,929	24.6	86,765	36.7	351,042
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.9	185,994	54.9	178,871	20.0	70,671	45.5	435,536
Boating (any type)	51.8	143,914	50.1	163,312	21.3	75,013	39.9	382,239
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.7	171,586	51.8	169,061	19.4	68,534	42.8	409,181
Warmwater fishing	45.3	125,787	33.6	109,614	21.6	76,307	32.6	311,708
Motorboating	37.0	102,723	39.6	129,050	18.5	65,322	31.0	297,095
Visit a beach	41.1	114,134	27.5	89,524	21.7	76,483	29.3	280,141
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.2	114,454	28.3	92,418	19.2	67,877	28.7	274,749
Coldwater fishing	14.3	39,746	15.1	49,188	6.2	21,908	11.6	110,842
Canoeing	23.0	63,990	13.0	42,443	3.4	11,931	12.4	118,364
Waterskiing	20.0	55,695	12.5	40,741	2.5	8,685	11.0	105,121
Rafting	20.5	57,068	10.6	34,536	4.4	15,651	11.2	107,255
Use personal watercraft	19.7	54,697	11.0	35,727	3.3	11,500	10.7	101,924
Saltwater fishing	5.6	15,541	6.2	20,131	1.9	6,551	4.4	42,223
Snorkeling	4.4	12,249	5.0	16,336	1.0	3,390	3.3	31,975
Sailing	4.5	12,421	2.9	9,445	1.3	4,717	2.8	26,583
Rowing	3.6	10,052	2.1	6,772	2.6	9,343	2.7	26,167
Kayaking	3.9	10,812	2.2	7,270	0.1	280	1.9	18,362
Scuba diving	0.5	1,281	0.7	2,131	0.0	158	0.4	3,570
Anadromous fishing	1.0	2,718	1.8	5,976	0.3	1,015	1.0	9,709
Surfing	0.1	300	0.1	211	0.0	0	0.1	511
Windsurfing	1.2	3,416	0.1	321	0.0	61	0.4	3,798

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=277,940, age 35-54=326,108, age 55+=352,882. 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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OUACHITA 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)	30.6	85,038	13.9	45,185	3.4	11,988	14.9	142,211
Downhill skiing	5.3	14,726	2.9	9,307	0.0	105	2.5	24,138
Snowboarding	2.7	7,509	0.1	281	0.8	2,758	1.1	10,548
Snowmobiling	2.3	6,509	1.8	5,732	0.0	0	1.3	12,241
Cross country skiing	1.5	4,142	0.2	703	0.0	0	0.5	4,845

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=277,940, age 35-54=326,108, age 55+=352,882. 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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OUACHITA 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	27.9	25,931	21.9	16,095	13.7	5,335	23.1	47,361
Developed camping	21.6	20,127	17.8	13,035	12.3	4,768	18.5	37,930
Day hiking	11.7	10,894	11.8	8,690	7.0	2,715	10.9	22,299
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.0	18,587	20.7	15,191	16.7	6,498	19.6	40,276
Drive off-road	28.8	26,831	16.6	12,203	15.1	5,857	21.9	44,891
Hunting (any type)	21.8	20,300	17.7	13,003	12.4	4,799	18.6	38,102
Primitive camping	13.1	12,169	7.9	5,772	3.8	1,466	9.5	19,407
Big game hunting	12.9	12,009	9.3	6,844	9.3	3,625	10.9	22,478
Small game hunting	18.9	17,551	14.3	10,475	8.6	3,335	15.3	31,361
Mountain biking	20.8	19,304	14.7	10,783	3.7	1,431	15.4	31,518
Horseback riding on trails	8.5	7,891	4.9	3,619	2.6	1,018	6.1	12,528
Backpacking	4.7	4,365	3.3	2,414	1.0	397	3.5	7,176
Migratory bird hunting	6.1	5,636	2.8	2,067	1.9	737	4.1	8,440

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=93,012, age 35-54=73,417, age 55+=38,852. 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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OUACHITA 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	38.4	35,678	38.9	28,546	36.9	14,319	38.3	78,543
Sightseeing	44.8	41,685	48.4	35,543	43.6	16,938	45.9	94,166
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.9	42,658	43.1	31,637	31.1	12,099	42.1	86,394
View/photograph other wildlife	31.3	29,150	31.4	23,080	30.0	11,667	31.1	63,897
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	23.5	21,864	30.2	22,191	31.7	12,332	27.5	56,387
Visit historic sites	33.7	31,378	33.8	24,788	32.0	12,427	33.4	68,593
View/photograph birds	15.7	14,573	20.6	15,113	24.7	9,578	19.1	39,264
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	28.4	26,405	21.8	16,030	18.4	7,166	24.2	49,601
View/photograph fish	24.9	23,206	29.0	21,310	22.0	8,530	25.8	53,046
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.5	18,151	20.3	14,877	17.2	6,664	19.3	39,692

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=93,012, age 35-54=73,417, age 55+=38,852. 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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OUACHITA 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	77.5	72,118	73.5	53,935	76.9	29,892	76.0	155,945
Family gathering	83.0	77,185	82.5	60,553	73.5	28,568	81.0	166,306
Driving for pleasure	51.9	48,259	48.8	35,800	49.6	19,261	50.3	103,320
Picnicking	32.1	29,870	46.1	33,829	36.6	14,226	38.0	77,925
Bicycling (any type)	40.1	37,253	30.3	22,257	17.0	6,620	32.2	66,130
Horseback riding (any type)	11.6	10,797	6.8	5,023	4.0	1,567	8.5	17,387

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=93,012, age 35-54=73,417, age 55+=38,852. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	43.2	40,212	37.8	27,771	36.2	14,068	40.0	82,051
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.7	24,812	22.1	16,208	11.7	4,531	22.2	45,551
Boating (any type)	23.7	22,064	19.5	14,339	13.7	5,313	20.3	41,716
Swimming in an outdoor pool	38.1	35,407	25.1	18,459	14.6	5,656	29.0	59,522
Warmwater fishing	35.1	32,674	31.0	22,787	28.5	11,071	32.4	66,532
Motorboating	13.4	12,475	11.7	8,580	9.3	3,624	12.0	24,679
Visit a beach	33.9	31,497	30.4	22,323	20.6	8,015	30.1	61,835
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.1	20,546	19.8	14,561	12.1	4,691	19.4	39,798
Coldwater fishing	10.9	10,161	11.4	8,359	11.7	4,561	11.2	23,081
Canoeing	5.6	5,229	4.0	2,969	2.0	791	4.4	8,989
Waterskiing	6.6	6,130	2.5	1,868	0.8	325	4.1	8,323
Rafting	4.0	3,724	3.1	2,283	1.3	496	3.2	6,503
Use personal watercraft	8.8	8,156	4.5	3,310	0.9	363	5.8	11,829
Saltwater fishing	10.8	10,012	7.2	5,259	6.1	2,372	8.6	17,643
Snorkeling	2.8	2,624	3.2	2,361	1.2	453	2.6	5,438
Sailing	2.4	2,248	2.9	2,133	1.0	380	2.3	4,761
Rowing	1.8	1,658	1.7	1,227	1.4	525	1.7	3,410
Kayaking	1.5	1,390	0.7	480	0.2	72	0.9	1,942
Scuba diving	3.5	3,237	1.4	1,044	0.1	49	2.1	4,330
Anadromous fishing	2.3	2,103	3.5	2,562	1.0	371	2.5	5,036
Surfing	1.0	918	0.1	74	0.0	7	0.5	999
Windsurfing	0.6	581	0.3	251	0.1	42	0.4	874

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=93,012, age 35-54=73,417, age 55+=38,852. 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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OUACHITA 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)	10.8	10,088	7.1	5,245	2.2	849	7.9	16,182
Downhill skiing	1.8	1,706	1.0	746	0.2	97	1.2	2,549
Snowboarding	1.2	1,135	0.5	335	0.1	26	0.7	1,496
Snowmobiling	0.9	855	0.7	549	0.1	27	0.7	1,431
Cross country skiing	0.3	247	0.6	429	0.4	167	0.4	843

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=93,012, age 35-54=73,417, age 55+=38,852. 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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OUACHITA 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	15.5	14,741	12.9	11,029	9.1	5,131	13.0	30,901
Developed camping	18.1	17,184	14.0	12,039	10.9	6,176	14.9	35,399
Day hiking	9.4	8,931	8.9	7,608	5.3	3,001	8.2	19,540
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.1	18,190	18.7	16,049	16.9	9,533	18.5	43,772
Drive off-road	18.5	17,605	11.7	10,073	6.4	3,618	13.2	31,296
Hunting (any type)	6.0	5,691	3.2	2,773	1.9	1,100	4.0	9,564
Primitive camping	5.1	4,841	4.4	3,779	2.7	1,516	4.3	10,136
Big game hunting	4.2	4,004	1.3	1,087	0.9	531	2.4	5,622
Small game hunting	4.4	4,197	1.8	1,577	1.0	548	2.7	6,322
Mountain biking	12.2	11,640	10.1	8,697	3.8	2,120	9.5	22,457
Horseback riding on trails	6.9	6,595	4.3	3,678	1.3	741	4.6	11,014
Backpacking	2.6	2,500	1.2	1,063	0.4	202	1.6	3,765
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	464	0.3	296	0.1	73	0.4	833

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=95,070, age 35-54=85,732, age 55+=56,419. 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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OUACHITA 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	35.7	33,928	42.8	36,683	37.6	21,200	38.7	91,811
Sightseeing	55.6	52,881	47.2	40,432	41.8	23,576	49.3	116,889
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.9	43,625	43.8	37,586	34.3	19,357	42.4	100,568
View/photograph other wildlife	27.1	25,774	32.5	27,883	27.6	15,571	29.2	69,228
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.6	25,255	34.5	29,587	34.6	19,511	31.3	74,353
Visit historic sites	34.3	32,588	33.3	28,537	27.2	15,340	32.2	76,465
View/photograph birds	11.8	11,243	23.5	20,189	27.6	15,555	19.8	46,987
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.0	18,085	19.8	16,953	14.9	8,394	18.3	43,432
View/photograph fish	19.6	18,623	27.6	23,684	14.3	8,050	21.2	50,357
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.7	14,885	18.0	15,450	13.0	7,314	15.9	37,649

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=95,070, age 35-54=85,732, age 55+=56,419. 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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OUACHITA 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	90.0	85,595	85.1	72,961	76.6	43,233	85.1	201,789
Family gathering	83.6	79,473	83.8	71,880	70.8	39,969	80.7	191,322
Driving for pleasure	54.3	51,629	47.3	40,519	47.0	26,530	50.0	118,678
Picnicking	38.6	36,704	49.0	42,042	43.1	24,291	43.4	103,037
Bicycling (any type)	34.1	32,445	28.2	24,167	13.7	7,740	27.1	64,352
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	9,418	5.2	4,466	1.6	903	6.2	14,787

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=95,070, age 35-54=85,732, age 55+=56,419. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	32.5	30,920	25.4	21,770	15.9	8,968	26.0	61,658
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	27.3	25,953	21.2	18,156	7.0	3,969	20.3	48,078
Boating (any type)	17.3	16,451	15.8	13,535	6.7	3,763	14.2	33,749
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.4	39,323	31.0	26,603	11.8	6,681	30.6	72,607
Warmwater fishing	25.3	24,080	19.6	16,789	11.6	6,569	20.0	47,438
Motorboating	9.4	8,939	9.3	8,008	4.3	2,428	8.2	19,375
Visit a beach	36.8	35,009	26.5	22,714	17.6	9,924	28.5	67,647
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.7	20,677	15.0	12,829	9.3	5,243	16.3	38,749
Coldwater fishing	8.1	7,704	8.0	6,847	3.2	1,789	6.9	16,340
Canoeing	5.1	4,836	2.9	2,493	0.7	388	3.3	7,717
Waterskiing	3.8	3,647	2.0	1,707	0.4	234	2.4	5,588
Rafting	4.4	4,147	2.6	2,194	1.0	583	2.9	6,924
Use personal watercraft	7.7	7,320	3.9	3,346	1.1	609	4.8	11,275
Saltwater fishing	5.6	5,363	5.8	4,996	1.8	1,008	4.8	11,367
Snorkeling	1.3	1,253	1.7	1,427	0.4	202	1.2	2,882
Sailing	2.1	2,012	1.6	1,413	0.7	401	1.6	3,826
Rowing	1.4	1,298	0.9	742	1.0	562	1.1	2,602
Kayaking	0.7	626	0.5	401	0.0	14	0.4	1,041
Scuba diving	0.2	155	0.3	217	0.1	51	0.2	423
Anadromous fishing	1.7	1,590	1.9	1,612	0.4	207	1.4	3,409
Surfing	0.1	76	0.0	37	0.0	0	0.0	113
Windsurfing	1.2	1,124	0.2	169	0.0	17	0.6	1,310

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=95,070, age 35-54=85,732, age 55+=56,419. 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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OUACHITA 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)	13.8	13,130	5.9	5,046	1.3	751	8.0	18,927
Downhill skiing	1.4	1,372	0.7	585	0.0	7	0.8	1,964
Snowboarding	1.2	1,136	0.3	283	0.3	166	0.7	1,585
Snowmobiling	0.9	884	0.6	517	0.0	0	0.6	1,401
Cross country skiing	1.0	917	0.2	149	0.0	0	0.4	1,066

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=95,070, age 35-54=85,732, age 55+=56,419. 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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OUACHITA 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	77.6	10,077	47.1	4,970	35.2	2,320	57.6	17,367
Developed camping	52.1	6,769	42.8	4,517	28.7	1,888	43.7	13,174
Day hiking	40.1	5,211	35.9	3,787	17.5	1,154	33.7	10,152
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.6	3,846	32.9	3,477	30.9	2,032	31.1	9,355
Drive off-road	54.8	7,117	30.5	3,218	15.5	1,023	37.7	11,358
Hunting (any type)	74.3	9,652	48.7	5,143	34.9	2,297	56.7	17,092
Primitive camping	70.4	9,140	43.8	4,620	28.1	1,851	51.8	15,611
Big game hunting	68.6	8,904	37.0	3,910	37.4	2,464	50.7	15,278
Small game hunting	50.5	6,559	31.6	3,339	26.7	1,758	38.7	11,656
Mountain biking	25.0	3,240	15.9	1,674	5.9	388	17.6	5,302
Horseback riding on trails	31.9	4,141	21.3	2,251	9.6	630	23.3	7,022
Backpacking	26.3	3,409	14.4	1,523	5.2	343	17.5	5,275
Migratory bird hunting	13.7	1,783	6.9	727	6.7	443	9.8	2,953

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,984, age 35-54=10,560, age 55+=6,582. 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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OUACHITA 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	45.0	5,846	61.9	6,536	50.4	3,319	52.1	15,701
Sightseeing	53.2	6,913	60.7	6,415	49.2	3,239	55.0	16,567
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.6	6,828	57.4	6,064	33.7	2,220	50.2	15,112
View/photograph other wildlife	56.3	7,305	57.1	6,030	47.6	3,133	54.7	16,468
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.5	4,226	42.6	4,502	39.1	2,576	37.5	11,304
Visit historic sites	40.1	5,210	49.6	5,243	36.6	2,410	42.7	12,863
View/photograph birds	23.8	3,096	31.1	3,280	33.4	2,198	28.5	8,574
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	68.1	8,840	50.4	5,327	42.2	2,779	56.3	16,946
View/photograph fish	30.3	3,931	30.2	3,192	15.3	1,010	27.0	8,133
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.2	2,100	26.9	2,840	22.6	1,486	21.3	6,426

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,984, age 35-54=10,560, age 55+=6,582. 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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OUACHITA 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	71.0	9,221	73.5	7,759	70.1	4,616	71.7	21,596
Family gathering	77.6	10,079	80.4	8,485	73.2	4,820	77.6	23,384
Driving for pleasure	57.8	7,510	63.7	6,724	47.1	3,102	57.5	17,336
Picnicking	46.8	6,077	52.6	5,558	42.4	2,794	47.9	14,429
Bicycling (any type)	30.8	4,003	28.4	2,995	10.5	690	25.5	7,688
Horseback riding (any type)	38.9	5,052	34.8	3,675	14.8	974	32.2	9,701

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,984, age 35-54=10,560, age 55+=6,582. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	88.2	11,447	74.6	7,878	63.5	4,177	78.0	23,502
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.2	7,688	53.1	5,607	25.8	1,695	49.8	14,990
Boating (any type)	52.9	6,875	43.9	4,636	25.5	1,677	43.8	13,188
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.4	5,892	33.6	3,545	14.7	969	34.5	10,406
Warmwater fishing	76.6	9,950	68.5	7,236	53.5	3,523	68.7	20,709
Motorboating	37.4	4,852	29.8	3,149	19.5	1,282	30.8	9,283
Visit a beach	27.6	3,580	31.3	3,307	18.6	1,223	26.9	8,110
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.8	4,515	28.2	2,978	18.8	1,236	29.0	8,729
Coldwater fishing	23.8	3,084	29.1	3,077	29.4	1,933	26.9	8,094
Canoeing	14.6	1,895	12.8	1,351	5.7	376	12.0	3,622
Waterskiing	27.8	3,614	11.1	1,175	4.2	279	16.8	5,068
Rafting	23.1	2,994	8.7	919	6.3	412	14.4	4,325
Use personal watercraft	23.9	3,098	12.6	1,328	0.4	28	14.8	4,454
Saltwater fishing	3.9	501	5.3	563	1.2	77	3.8	1,141
Snorkeling	4.8	623	6.0	636	3.0	199	4.8	1,458
Sailing	2.6	333	2.6	270	1.5	99	2.3	702
Rowing	1.5	199	2.0	214	1.1	74	1.6	487
Kayaking	3.3	433	0.8	80	0.2	16	1.8	529
Scuba diving	6.0	778	1.7	182	0.1	5	3.2	965
Anadromous fishing	1.3	170	1.2	126	2.5	165	1.5	461
Surfing	1.9	242	0.0	5	0.0	0	0.8	247
Windsurfing	0.1	10	0.0	1	0.0	3	0.0	14

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,984, age 35-54=10,560, age 55+=6,582. 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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OUACHITA 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)	21.4	2,780	16.7	1,766	2.9	194	15.7	4,740
Downhill skiing	3.8	489	4.8	505	0.0	3	3.3	997
Snowboarding	7.6	993	0.7	78	0.0	0	3.6	1,071
Snowmobiling	0.8	107	4.0	424	0.0	2	1.8	533
Cross country skiing	1.0	136	0.2	22	0.3	19	0.6	177

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,984, age 35-54=10,560, age 55+=6,582. 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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OUACHITA 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	43.7	5,668	32.8	3,680	25.1	1,941	35.4	11,289
Developed camping	51.2	6,638	44.4	4,989	25.9	2,006	42.7	13,633
Day hiking	35.4	4,593	32.9	3,697	20.2	1,566	30.9	9,856
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	37.5	4,862	33.9	3,808	25.0	1,934	33.2	10,604
Drive off-road	41.1	5,332	27.3	3,066	12.9	1,002	29.4	9,400
Hunting (any type)	26.3	3,405	10.8	1,212	4.3	333	15.5	4,950
Primitive camping	30.6	3,963	27.3	3,066	9.9	770	24.4	7,799
Big game hunting	23.0	2,977	5.0	563	3.3	256	11.9	3,796
Small game hunting	10.7	1,387	5.6	632	2.9	223	7.0	2,242
Mountain biking	24.1	3,118	12.3	1,386	6.5	502	15.7	5,006
Horseback riding on trails	26.3	3,413	14.3	1,600	2.1	164	16.2	5,177
Backpacking	12.7	1,649	4.6	514	2.6	199	7.4	2,362
Migratory bird hunting	0.6	74	0.5	55	0.1	9	0.4	138

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,959, age 35-54=11,228, age 55+=7,746. 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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OUACHITA 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	62.3	8,071	70.3	7,898	60.6	4,693	64.7	20,662
Sightseeing	59.6	7,722	63.9	7,176	53.1	4,114	59.5	19,012
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.8	8,531	56.3	6,319	40.4	3,128	56.3	17,978
View/photograph other wildlife	53.7	6,960	64.2	7,208	47.0	3,642	55.8	17,810
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.0	5,318	58.6	6,582	53.4	4,134	50.2	16,034
Visit historic sites	37.7	4,887	51.5	5,785	32.6	2,525	41.3	13,197
View/photograph birds	22.9	2,966	41.0	4,607	41.5	3,217	33.8	10,790
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.1	5,714	49.9	5,599	37.1	2,871	44.4	14,184
View/photograph fish	28.9	3,741	30.7	3,450	18.3	1,421	27.0	8,612
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.1	2,735	24.5	2,752	15.0	1,159	20.8	6,646

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,959, age 35-54=11,228, age 55+=7,746. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	88.7	11,501	84.0	9,434	76.1	5,894	84.0	26,829
Family gathering	78.8	10,212	80.7	9,056	68.5	5,307	77.0	24,575
Driving for pleasure	63.4	8,211	69.0	7,745	60.1	4,658	64.6	20,614
Picnicking	53.5	6,930	61.9	6,949	52.5	4,065	56.2	17,944
Bicycling (any type)	36.1	4,678	26.4	2,965	18.3	1,418	28.4	9,061
Horseback riding (any type)	40.5	5,251	15.9	1,784	5.5	426	23.4	7,461

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,959, age 35-54=11,228, age 55+=7,746. 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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OUACHITA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	57.2	7,408	49.6	5,572	32.1	2,484	48.4	15,464
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.4	8,091	50.7	5,688	16.6	1,284	47.2	15,063
Boating (any type)	47.7	6,186	40.8	4,581	17.7	1,371	38.0	12,138
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.2	6,379	40.4	4,533	14.7	1,142	37.7	12,054
Warmwater fishing	57.6	7,461	43.9	4,932	27.9	2,160	45.6	14,553
Motorboating	29.6	3,840	28.2	3,166	12.9	996	25.1	8,002
Visit a beach	33.4	4,329	26.9	3,015	18.7	1,451	27.5	8,795
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.9	5,173	29.8	3,343	20.5	1,589	31.6	10,105
Coldwater fishing	18.0	2,337	21.6	2,421	10.7	830	17.5	5,588
Canoeing	20.7	2,688	11.1	1,241	3.9	304	13.3	4,233
Waterskiing	21.2	2,751	12.2	1,365	2.3	177	13.4	4,293
Rafting	20.1	2,610	8.7	981	1.8	141	11.7	3,732
Use personal watercraft	24.7	3,204	10.0	1,120	2.5	190	14.1	4,514
Saltwater fishing	6.1	785	4.1	456	1.9	148	4.3	1,389
Snorkeling	5.4	700	2.8	318	0.5	38	3.3	1,056
Sailing	3.0	391	1.5	166	1.1	83	2.0	640
Rowing	5.3	685	1.7	192	1.6	123	3.1	1,000
Kayaking	4.8	625	0.7	84	0.0	0	2.2	709
Scuba diving	0.3	38	1.2	134	0.0	0	0.5	172
Anadromous fishing	5.9	759	1.3	143	0.3	21	2.9	923
Surfing	0.0	3	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.0	4
Windsurfing	1.1	144	0.0	3	0.0	0	0.5	147

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,959, age 35-54=11,228, age 55+=7,746. 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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OUACHITA 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)	20.4	2,648	14.3	1,609	2.1	159	13.8	4,416
Downhill skiing	2.4	314	2.5	279	0.0	0	1.9	593
Snowboarding	3.7	476	0.0	0	0.4	29	1.6	505
Snowmobiling	3.5	450	1.0	116	0.0	0	1.8	566
Cross country skiing	0.4	46	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.1	47

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,959, age 35-54=11,228, age 55+=7,746. 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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OUACHITA 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	47.0	2,510	31.1	1,255	20.1	303	37.4	4,068
Developed camping	29.2	1,560	19.4	785	14.3	216	23.5	2,561
Day hiking	39.5	2,111	35.9	1,452	22.7	343	35.9	3,906
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.1	1,181	27.7	1,118	19.5	295	23.8	2,594
Drive off-road	39.2	2,090	25.2	1,017	19.5	294	31.2	3,401
Hunting (any type)	12.4	663	11.3	455	5.0	76	11.0	1,194
Primitive camping	38.5	2,053	21.4	864	8.7	131	28.0	3,048
Big game hunting	5.6	297	3.6	146	3.4	52	4.5	495
Small game hunting	12.1	645	9.7	393	4.6	70	10.2	1,108
Mountain biking	24.0	1,281	13.0	525	4.4	67	17.2	1,873
Horseback riding on trails	9.0	481	5.9	238	2.8	43	7.0	762
Backpacking	29.6	1,582	15.9	644	7.2	109	21.4	2,335
Migratory bird hunting	12.6	672	6.3	253	3.5	53	9.0	978

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

Ouachita NF local area: 87 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,338, age 35-54=4,041, age 55+=1,509. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.