OCHOCO 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 59.5 118,346 53.0 118,396 34.8 62,807 49.7 299,549
Day hiking 52.5 104,473 58.7 131,120 32.3 58,284 48.8 293,877
Developed camping 48.8 97,040 49.8 111,205 34.0 61,277 44.7 269,522
Primitive camping 41.3 82,121 36.5 81,522 17.7 31,959 32.5 195,602
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 33.4 66,440 35.8 80,024 26.7 48,206 32.3 194,670
Mountain biking 41.1 81,621 31.7 70,775 11.8 21,349 28.8 173,745
Drive off-road 35.8 71,256 29.1 64,958 16.1 28,993 27.4 165,207
Backpacking 26.0 51,787 24.1 53,840 7.5 13,436 19.8 119,063
Hunting (any type) 19.7 39,145 16.9 37,812 11.8 21,352 16.3 98,309
Big game hunting 16.1 32,031 14.0 31,243 10.1 18,219 13.5 81,493
Horseback riding on trails 13.7 27,308 11.8 26,311 5.6 10,042 10.6 63,661
Small game hunting 10.7 21,278 7.9 17,677 5.7 10,292 8.2 49,247
Migratory bird hunting 5.5 11,000 3.3 7,425 2.5 4,556 3.8 22,981

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,816, age 35-54=223,516, age 55+=180,263. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 65.0 129,165 79.7 178,101 70.9 127,800 72.2 435,066
Sightseeing 52.8 104,934 67.4 150,573 63.3 114,164 61.3 369,671
Visit nature centers, etc. 61.4 122,143 65.6 146,623 52.6 94,767 60.3 363,533
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 46.9 93,281 63.6 142,224 56.8 102,437 56.1 337,942
View/photograph other wildlife 48.8 96,949 61.2 136,720 54.6 98,513 55.1 332,182
Visit historic sites 45.4 90,291 60.2 134,501 53.3 96,093 53.3 320,885
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 42.7 84,956 43.0 96,167 34.0 61,278 40.2 242,401
View/photograph birds 27.0 53,701 42.6 95,114 44.9 80,914 38.1 229,729
View/photograph fish 25.2 50,194 32.7 72,999 27.7 49,995 28.7 173,188
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 21.3 42,327 29.8 66,678 21.6 38,919 24.5 147,924

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,816, age 35-54=223,516, age 55+=180,263. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 80.4 159,934 90.3 201,919 83.6 150,688 85.1 512,541
Family gathering 80.6 160,342 82.4 184,222 73.3 132,185 79.1 476,749
Picnicking 55.6 110,511 71.8 160,402 62.9 113,318 63.8 384,231
Driving for pleasure 55.2 109,686 69.1 154,360 60.0 108,213 61.8 372,259
Bicycling (any type) 55.5 110,323 51.1 114,180 27.6 49,719 45.5 274,222
Horseback riding (any type) 17.1 33,973 14.9 33,215 6.7 12,157 13.2 79,345

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,816, age 35-54=223,516, age 55+=180,263. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 56.2 111,772 59.1 132,023 44.4 80,072 53.7 323,867
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 63.2 125,624 60.5 135,184 24.3 43,753 50.5 304,561
Boating (any type) 51.3 101,939 51.9 115,961 29.8 53,752 45.1 271,652
Swimming in an outdoor pool 54.3 107,969 49.4 110,394 25.1 45,169 43.7 263,532
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 39.1 77,677 44.5 99,549 24.7 44,604 36.8 221,830
Freshwater fishing 38.3 76,116 40.7 91,081 28.7 51,729 36.3 218,926
Coldwater fishing 30.2 60,093 36.1 80,800 25.2 45,395 30.9 186,288
Motorboating 32.1 63,851 33.8 75,473 20.2 36,396 29.2 175,720
Warmwater fishing 23.6 46,849 20.8 46,537 12.9 23,220 19.4 116,606
Rafting 21.5 42,723 18.6 41,637 5.9 10,616 15.8 94,976
Anadromous fishing 20.0 39,694 15.2 34,013 10.9 19,689 15.5 93,396
Waterskiing 20.0 39,790 13.6 30,293 2.2 3,906 12.3 73,989
Saltwater fishing 11.7 23,355 11.1 24,835 9.1 16,410 10.7 64,600
Use personal watercraft 16.6 32,921 8.0 17,986 2.8 5,043 9.3 55,950
Snorkeling 6.8 13,436 11.9 26,638 6.8 12,233 8.7 52,307
Canoeing 8.8 17,490 10.2 22,881 4.4 7,982 8.0 48,353
Kayaking 7.1 14,165 9.0 20,216 3.8 6,816 6.8 41,197
Sailing 4.5 9,019 7.1 15,934 6.2 11,264 6.0 36,217
Rowing 6.3 12,532 6.6 14,665 4.4 8,007 5.8 35,204
Scuba diving 2.7 5,406 2.8 6,301 1.4 2,472 2.4 14,179
Surfing 2.9 5,748 1.7 3,717 1.2 2,096 1.9 11,561
Windsurfing 1.2 2,431 1.0 2,262 0.6 1,121 1.0 5,814

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,816, age 35-54=223,516, age 55+=180,263. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 49.6 98,527 38.0 84,950 13.7 24,672 34.5 208,149
Downhill skiing 18.4 36,521 17.5 39,139 6.0 10,847 14.4 86,507
Snowboarding 24.0 47,701 6.9 15,360 0.4 755 10.6 63,816
Cross country skiing 5.6 11,200 10.6 23,782 5.3 9,617 7.4 44,599
Snowmobiling 11.2 22,349 7.1 15,832 3.3 5,938 7.3 44,119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=198,816, age 35-54=223,516, age 55+=180,263. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 43.2 9,484 37.8 5,555 24.3 1,013 39.3 16,052
Day hiking 55.0 12,072 59.9 8,801 36.0 1,499 54.8 22,372
Developed camping 40.5 8,891 38.9 5,722 28.8 1,200 38.8 15,813
Primitive camping 25.2 5,528 21.4 3,138 10.4 432 22.3 9,098
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.7 5,431 24.8 3,639 19.6 818 24.2 9,888
Mountain biking 44.4 9,734 36.2 5,325 16.7 696 38.6 15,755
Drive off-road 32.6 7,147 24.9 3,660 15.7 655 28.1 11,462
Backpacking 22.4 4,907 21.2 3,111 6.6 273 20.3 8,291
Hunting (any type) 13.8 3,022 11.1 1,637 7.9 328 12.2 4,987
Big game hunting 8.7 1,911 6.8 1,003 4.8 200 7.6 3,114
Horseback riding on trails 6.6 1,447 6.6 965 3.9 163 6.3 2,575
Small game hunting 6.5 1,437 4.8 701 3.1 128 5.6 2,266
Migratory bird hunting 3.7 820 1.9 277 1.4 57 2.8 1,154

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,947, age 35-54=14,695, age 55+=4,164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 44.3 9,728 57.9 8,510 52.1 2,168 50.0 20,406
Sightseeing 33.7 7,400 47.8 7,022 42.0 1,749 39.6 16,171
Visit nature centers, etc. 53.3 11,702 57.5 8,450 45.3 1,888 54.0 22,040
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 30.7 6,736 40.1 5,897 35.2 1,466 34.6 14,099
View/photograph other wildlife 29.3 6,440 35.5 5,213 30.4 1,267 31.7 12,920
Visit historic sites 31.2 6,852 39.8 5,854 38.5 1,603 35.1 14,309
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 27.9 6,132 25.7 3,780 22.1 922 26.6 10,834
View/photograph birds 14.9 3,271 22.3 3,282 22.3 929 18.3 7,482
View/photograph fish 20.1 4,420 20.9 3,068 20.8 867 20.5 8,355
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 16.3 3,588 25.5 3,754 21.2 882 20.2 8,224

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,947, age 35-54=14,695, age 55+=4,164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 63.0 13,831 76.4 11,229 70.6 2,940 68.6 28,000
Family gathering 74.4 16,321 78.3 11,502 70.7 2,942 75.4 30,765
Picnicking 40.1 8,808 57.8 8,490 49.1 2,045 47.4 19,343
Driving for pleasure 36.4 7,995 48.9 7,184 40.7 1,693 41.3 16,872
Bicycling (any type) 55.9 12,260 52.5 7,715 31.1 1,294 52.1 21,269
Horseback riding (any type) 9.6 2,102 9.2 1,358 4.9 206 9.0 3,666

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,947, age 35-54=14,695, age 55+=4,164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 44.6 9,796 41.9 6,150 36.2 1,508 42.8 17,454
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 50.3 11,036 45.4 6,667 22.5 936 45.7 18,639
Boating (any type) 37.2 8,162 33.9 4,977 25.0 1,043 34.8 14,182
Swimming in an outdoor pool 48.0 10,540 44.5 6,542 23.1 961 44.2 18,043
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 27.2 5,960 24.5 3,606 15.4 643 25.0 10,209
Freshwater fishing 36.3 7,961 36.0 5,288 27.6 1,150 35.3 14,399
Coldwater fishing 25.5 5,599 27.8 4,091 21.7 902 26.0 10,592
Motorboating 19.7 4,333 21.2 3,110 16.2 676 19.9 8,119
Warmwater fishing 26.7 5,870 20.4 2,994 15.6 651 23.3 9,515
Rafting 14.8 3,251 11.1 1,633 4.6 192 12.4 5,076
Anadromous fishing 16.4 3,592 10.5 1,547 9.0 375 13.5 5,514
Waterskiing 15.9 3,487 10.8 1,592 2.6 110 12.7 5,189
Saltwater fishing 12.1 2,666 11.1 1,628 9.3 389 11.5 4,683
Use personal watercraft 19.8 4,351 8.9 1,301 4.9 202 14.3 5,854
Snorkeling 4.2 932 7.6 1,114 5.6 235 5.6 2,281
Canoeing 4.9 1,072 4.5 660 2.8 116 4.5 1,848
Kayaking 4.1 889 5.5 811 2.6 109 4.4 1,809
Sailing 2.2 480 5.2 764 4.5 188 3.5 1,432
Rowing 3.8 824 6.6 964 4.3 178 4.8 1,966
Scuba diving 2.0 435 1.3 194 1.0 41 1.6 670
Surfing 3.1 686 1.4 211 1.4 57 2.3 954
Windsurfing 0.3 55 0.1 22 0.5 20 0.2 97

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,947, age 35-54=14,695, age 55+=4,164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 39.3 8,617 26.2 3,856 13.2 549 31.9 13,022
Downhill skiing 12.6 2,772 10.2 1,492 4.5 189 10.9 4,453
Snowboarding 37.4 8,207 8.6 1,264 0.4 16 23.2 9,487
Cross country skiing 1.9 414 4.3 636 2.1 89 2.8 1,139
Snowmobiling 4.9 1,086 4.3 627 2.6 107 4.5 1,820

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=21,947, age 35-54=14,695, age 55+=4,164. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a wilderness or primitive area 36.3 6,689 31.3 3,839 21.3 918 32.7 11,446
Day hiking 42.5 7,833 51.8 6,346 25.0 1,078 43.6 15,257
Developed camping 34.3 6,332 36.8 4,512 23.3 1,004 33.8 11,848
Primitive camping 19.5 3,603 16.6 2,035 7.1 305 17.0 5,943
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 25.7 4,730 28.7 3,519 17.3 748 25.7 8,997
Mountain biking 34.1 6,284 24.9 3,046 6.4 274 27.4 9,604
Drive off-road 26.6 4,904 19.5 2,395 8.9 385 22.0 7,684
Backpacking 12.0 2,221 10.8 1,320 2.7 118 10.5 3,659
Hunting (any type) 5.3 978 4.0 486 2.1 90 4.4 1,554
Big game hunting 2.6 484 2.7 328 1.6 69 2.5 881
Horseback riding on trails 12.4 2,278 8.9 1,094 3.9 169 10.1 3,541
Small game hunting 2.3 427 1.8 223 1.0 43 2.0 693
Migratory bird hunting 1.1 210 0.8 104 0.6 28 1.0 342

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,438, age 35-54=12,255, age 55+=4,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 50.2 9,249 56.3 6,894 46.8 2,019 51.9 18,162
Sightseeing 40.9 7,540 47.1 5,778 43.6 1,882 43.4 15,200
Visit nature centers, etc. 56.6 10,442 59.8 7,328 47.1 2,032 56.6 19,802
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.7 6,215 43.5 5,331 38.7 1,668 37.7 13,214
View/photograph other wildlife 28.5 5,249 35.0 4,290 30.4 1,311 31.0 10,850
Visit historic sites 29.9 5,517 40.1 4,914 31.0 1,338 33.6 11,769
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.8 4,567 25.1 3,074 15.4 663 23.7 8,304
View/photograph birds 17.0 3,128 25.0 3,069 27.4 1,180 21.1 7,377
View/photograph fish 17.1 3,156 23.4 2,870 17.9 772 19.4 6,798
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 15.0 2,773 21.4 2,624 12.7 549 17.0 5,946

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,438, age 35-54=12,255, age 55+=4,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 77.2 14,232 81.2 9,950 74.2 3,199 78.2 27,381
Family gathering 82.5 15,207 83.1 10,181 75.0 3,236 81.8 28,624
Picnicking 52.3 9,640 65.9 8,070 55.8 2,406 57.5 20,116
Driving for pleasure 43.1 7,951 49.6 6,084 40.7 1,755 45.1 15,790
Bicycling (any type) 49.2 9,071 45.0 5,516 21.8 940 44.4 15,527
Horseback riding (any type) 15.1 2,788 12.6 1,542 4.8 208 13.0 4,538

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,438, age 35-54=12,255, age 55+=4,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 44.3 8,163 50.2 6,149 35.5 1,531 45.3 15,843
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 50.8 9,375 50.5 6,185 17.8 766 46.6 16,326
Boating (any type) 32.7 6,022 33.5 4,101 13.3 574 30.6 10,697
Swimming in an outdoor pool 56.8 10,471 47.7 5,844 24.8 1,071 49.7 17,386
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.9 4,410 32.6 3,991 15.2 655 25.9 9,056
Freshwater fishing 19.5 3,587 21.0 2,569 12.8 550 19.2 6,706
Coldwater fishing 12.7 2,337 16.1 1,976 9.6 413 13.5 4,726
Motorboating 19.9 3,667 18.4 2,258 7.0 303 17.8 6,228
Warmwater fishing 15.1 2,793 16.3 1,996 5.9 255 14.4 5,044
Rafting 12.8 2,359 9.9 1,218 2.7 115 10.5 3,692
Anadromous fishing 7.0 1,296 5.4 667 3.4 148 6.0 2,111
Waterskiing 12.7 2,338 7.8 958 0.9 39 9.5 3,335
Saltwater fishing 6.6 1,222 4.0 488 4.3 184 5.4 1,894
Use personal watercraft 16.7 3,079 9.6 1,180 2.0 85 12.4 4,344
Snorkeling 3.2 596 5.8 708 2.0 87 4.0 1,391
Canoeing 2.7 499 4.6 561 0.6 28 3.1 1,088
Kayaking 1.9 349 3.1 382 0.3 12 2.1 743
Sailing 4.1 752 3.2 395 3.6 157 3.7 1,304
Rowing 3.6 659 2.9 351 0.8 34 3.0 1,044
Scuba diving 0.3 57 0.5 59 0.0 2 0.3 118
Surfing 1.5 271 0.9 114 1.0 42 1.2 427
Windsurfing 1.0 189 1.1 134 0.1 6 0.9 329

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,438, age 35-54=12,255, age 55+=4,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 32.4 5,974 26.5 3,251 5.5 239 27.0 9,464
Downhill skiing 9.1 1,671 10.4 1,275 2.4 105 8.7 3,051
Snowboarding 16.1 2,970 7.7 944 0.2 7 11.2 3,921
Cross country skiing 1.9 351 3.6 446 0.7 32 2.4 829
Snowmobiling 4.6 857 1.6 199 0.5 20 3.1 1,076

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=18,438, age 35-54=12,255, age 55+=4,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 71.5 52,888 61.1 56,527 38.5 30,116 57.0 139,531
Day hiking 61.2 45,242 64.6 59,675 38.8 30,331 55.3 135,248
Developed camping 58.1 42,946 52.7 48,686 38.5 30,143 49.8 121,775
Primitive camping 53.3 39,420 45.3 41,859 22.1 17,323 40.3 98,602
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 37.5 27,697 36.0 33,319 26.0 20,332 33.3 81,348
Mountain biking 47.9 35,456 38.4 35,454 17.6 13,751 34.6 84,661
Drive off-road 42.7 31,581 34.7 32,118 21.2 16,580 32.8 80,279
Backpacking 36.5 26,962 33.8 31,220 11.4 8,922 27.4 67,104
Hunting (any type) 32.1 23,706 26.8 24,806 19.5 15,264 26.1 63,776
Big game hunting 28.2 20,863 21.4 19,761 15.9 12,435 21.7 53,059
Horseback riding on trails 11.3 8,388 10.6 9,795 6.7 5,271 9.6 23,454
Small game hunting 18.1 13,410 12.4 11,478 9.4 7,349 13.2 32,237
Migratory bird hunting 9.1 6,713 5.1 4,681 3.8 2,984 5.9 14,378

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=73,948, age 35-54=92,446, age 55+=78,258. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 67.2 49,704 83.9 77,551 75.3 58,892 76.1 186,147
Sightseeing 53.0 39,215 71.3 65,951 61.9 48,479 62.8 153,645
Visit nature centers, etc. 64.3 47,578 65.2 60,283 51.3 40,109 60.5 147,970
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 49.8 36,800 63.8 58,942 55.0 43,062 56.7 138,804
View/photograph other wildlife 55.9 41,373 65.9 60,952 57.1 44,668 60.1 146,993
Visit historic sites 52.1 38,498 62.3 57,606 59.6 46,639 58.3 142,743
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 51.5 38,057 47.5 43,874 39.8 31,144 46.2 113,075
View/photograph birds 29.4 21,753 42.9 39,700 42.5 33,272 38.7 94,725
View/photograph fish 28.9 21,401 33.4 30,847 29.9 23,376 30.9 75,624
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 24.0 17,744 32.2 29,759 27.8 21,790 28.3 69,293

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=73,948, age 35-54=92,446, age 55+=78,258. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 76.0 56,185 89.6 82,862 81.3 63,596 82.8 202,643
Family gathering 78.6 58,119 80.0 73,978 70.7 55,310 76.6 187,407
Picnicking 53.0 39,196 68.9 63,703 60.2 47,121 61.3 150,020
Driving for pleasure 57.9 42,789 71.9 66,493 59.8 46,798 63.8 156,080
Bicycling (any type) 59.6 44,094 55.3 51,084 33.1 25,883 49.5 121,061
Horseback riding (any type) 15.4 11,356 13.1 12,109 8.8 6,853 12.4 30,318

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=73,948, age 35-54=92,446, age 55+=78,258. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 60.1 44,450 55.4 51,213 44.8 35,025 53.4 130,688
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 67.2 49,700 58.4 53,997 27.6 21,563 51.2 125,260
Boating (any type) 60.2 44,485 56.0 51,779 38.7 30,292 51.7 126,556
Swimming in an outdoor pool 50.6 37,431 48.1 44,453 24.5 19,137 41.3 101,021
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 45.3 33,495 41.9 38,742 24.0 18,771 37.2 91,008
Freshwater fishing 54.2 40,063 53.6 49,508 39.9 31,244 49.4 120,815
Coldwater fishing 44.5 32,916 48.4 44,701 36.0 28,173 43.2 105,790
Motorboating 36.8 27,249 38.9 35,941 28.4 22,258 34.9 85,448
Warmwater fishing 31.2 23,064 24.1 22,289 18.9 14,769 24.6 60,122
Rafting 27.5 20,316 20.2 18,638 7.9 6,158 18.4 45,112
Anadromous fishing 31.7 23,408 20.2 18,685 16.6 12,980 22.5 55,073
Waterskiing 24.7 18,273 16.0 14,753 3.4 2,683 14.6 35,709
Saltwater fishing 15.3 11,350 15.2 14,095 11.9 9,341 14.2 34,786
Use personal watercraft 17.5 12,928 7.4 6,857 3.3 2,618 9.2 22,403
Snorkeling 8.5 6,270 14.9 13,780 9.6 7,489 11.3 27,539
Canoeing 12.8 9,468 10.8 10,028 6.2 4,846 9.9 24,342
Kayaking 10.9 8,068 11.7 10,817 6.9 5,389 9.9 24,274
Sailing 3.8 2,825 9.1 8,435 7.3 5,724 6.9 16,984
Rowing 8.8 6,516 8.4 7,768 7.2 5,643 8.1 19,927
Scuba diving 4.9 3,592 4.3 3,953 2.5 1,974 3.9 9,519
Surfing 3.6 2,634 2.3 2,153 1.3 1,040 2.4 5,827
Windsurfing 1.5 1,135 0.8 762 1.0 778 1.1 2,675

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=73,948, age 35-54=92,446, age 55+=78,258. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 57.0 42,140 39.8 36,758 19.7 15,401 38.5 94,299
Downhill skiing 22.7 16,817 18.3 16,875 7.9 6,192 16.3 39,884
Snowboarding 31.3 23,123 7.1 6,537 0.5 374 12.3 30,034
Cross country skiing 7.0 5,208 12.5 11,543 8.0 6,276 9.4 23,027
Snowmobiling 14.1 10,445 10.8 9,996 5.6 4,412 10.2 24,853

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=73,948, age 35-54=92,446, age 55+=78,258. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 60.4 42,099 51.8 46,622 33.5 28,489 47.9 117,210
Day hiking 48.5 33,809 55.9 50,278 27.6 23,464 43.9 107,551
Developed camping 47.6 33,166 52.0 46,769 31.4 26,719 43.6 106,654
Primitive camping 41.4 28,814 34.2 30,763 15.2 12,914 29.6 72,491
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 35.9 25,026 40.0 35,982 29.3 24,906 35.1 85,914
Mountain biking 35.8 24,956 25.7 23,150 6.8 5,812 22.0 53,918
Drive off-road 33.1 23,052 26.2 23,616 12.2 10,369 23.3 57,037
Backpacking 21.0 14,604 17.3 15,530 4.3 3,688 13.8 33,822
Hunting (any type) 12.5 8,692 10.0 8,982 5.8 4,968 9.2 22,642
Big game hunting 9.0 6,237 9.3 8,338 5.7 4,830 7.9 19,405
Horseback riding on trails 19.9 13,852 14.9 13,426 4.9 4,135 12.8 31,413
Small game hunting 6.4 4,443 4.8 4,348 2.9 2,430 4.6 11,221
Migratory bird hunting 3.0 2,125 2.0 1,830 1.5 1,256 2.1 5,211

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,676, age 35-54=89,979, age 55+=85,128. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 74.9 52,177 84.0 75,558 70.3 59,831 76.6 187,566
Sightseeing 62.6 43,623 70.1 63,074 67.4 57,401 67.0 164,098
Visit nature centers, etc. 63.8 44,444 69.3 62,398 55.1 46,913 62.8 153,755
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 54.4 37,884 72.3 65,045 61.8 52,571 63.5 155,500
View/photograph other wildlife 55.2 38,457 66.8 60,081 56.6 48,156 59.9 146,694
Visit historic sites 48.3 33,665 65.4 58,847 50.3 42,798 55.3 135,310
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 44.9 31,297 45.6 41,034 31.4 26,699 40.5 99,030
View/photograph birds 32.1 22,392 49.6 44,621 50.3 42,787 44.9 109,800
View/photograph fish 25.3 17,645 35.8 32,193 26.9 22,925 29.7 72,763
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 22.2 15,435 29.5 26,561 16.5 14,050 22.9 56,046

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,676, age 35-54=89,979, age 55+=85,128. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 91.7 63,891 94.6 85,103 86.9 73,986 91.1 222,980
Family gathering 84.4 58,830 85.4 76,850 75.6 64,394 81.7 200,074
Picnicking 65.6 45,742 78.8 70,882 67.1 57,124 71.0 173,748
Driving for pleasure 63.3 44,078 73.9 66,461 63.5 54,019 67.2 164,558
Bicycling (any type) 53.4 37,215 47.8 43,041 22.8 19,425 40.7 99,681
Horseback riding (any type) 23.2 16,137 18.8 16,893 5.3 4,550 15.4 37,580

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,676, age 35-54=89,979, age 55+=85,128. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 58.0 40,416 66.2 59,559 44.3 37,739 56.3 137,714
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 66.6 46,421 66.7 60,012 21.5 18,341 51.0 124,774
Boating (any type) 53.1 37,007 54.8 49,300 23.4 19,937 43.4 106,244
Swimming in an outdoor pool 59.7 41,601 52.1 46,883 25.7 21,883 45.1 110,367
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 42.0 29,267 53.7 48,354 27.0 23,023 41.1 100,644
Freshwater fishing 29.2 20,379 33.2 29,875 20.3 17,263 27.6 67,517
Coldwater fishing 23.4 16,301 30.0 27,017 17.3 14,723 23.7 58,041
Motorboating 36.3 25,297 34.5 31,042 14.2 12,122 28.0 68,461
Warmwater fishing 17.3 12,063 18.6 16,778 7.9 6,748 14.5 35,589
Rafting 21.4 14,886 20.9 18,790 4.6 3,894 15.3 37,570
Anadromous fishing 11.7 8,127 12.3 11,052 6.2 5,302 10.0 24,481
Waterskiing 19.9 13,856 13.2 11,859 1.1 952 10.9 26,667
Saltwater fishing 7.2 5,037 7.1 6,378 6.2 5,253 6.8 16,668
Use personal watercraft 14.8 10,306 8.4 7,558 2.2 1,908 8.1 19,772
Snorkeling 6.6 4,616 10.1 9,117 4.4 3,761 7.1 17,494
Canoeing 7.4 5,190 11.3 10,212 3.2 2,690 7.4 18,092
Kayaking 5.4 3,796 7.3 6,549 1.2 1,031 4.6 11,376
Sailing 6.4 4,432 6.3 5,664 5.7 4,813 6.1 14,909
Rowing 5.6 3,880 5.3 4,811 2.3 1,937 4.3 10,628
Scuba diving 1.2 804 2.0 1,758 0.4 316 1.2 2,878
Surfing 1.8 1,258 0.9 794 0.7 634 1.1 2,686
Windsurfing 1.4 943 1.4 1,218 0.4 300 1.0 2,461

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,676, age 35-54=89,979, age 55+=85,128. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 50.6 35,262 40.6 36,541 8.9 7,569 32.4 79,372
Downhill skiing 19.0 13,265 19.6 17,636 4.7 3,990 14.3 34,891
Snowboarding 13.2 9,204 6.0 5,401 0.4 344 6.1 14,949
Cross country skiing 6.8 4,771 11.4 10,257 3.6 3,030 7.4 18,058
Snowmobiling 11.4 7,941 4.4 3,958 1.3 1,141 5.3 13,040

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,676, age 35-54=89,979, age 55+=85,128. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 34.0 618 30.0 520 19.1 142 29.8 1,280
Day hiking 24.4 444 26.9 467 15.5 115 23.9 1,026
Developed camping 31.8 579 31.2 541 22.3 166 29.9 1,286
Primitive camping 16.7 303 13.5 234 5.5 41 13.4 578
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 19.1 347 18.6 323 15.2 113 18.2 783
Mountain biking 31.8 579 26.2 454 12.1 90 26.1 1,123
Drive off-road 25.7 467 17.9 311 11.2 83 20.0 861
Backpacking 13.0 237 12.4 215 3.0 22 11.0 474
Hunting (any type) 5.8 105 4.1 72 2.6 19 4.6 196
Big game hunting 5.1 92 3.5 60 2.2 16 3.9 168
Horseback riding on trails 5.8 105 5.1 89 2.7 20 5.0 214
Small game hunting 3.8 69 2.6 46 0.8 6 2.8 121
Migratory bird hunting 1.5 27 0.7 12 0.3 2 1.0 41

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,818, age 35-54=1,736, age 55+=744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 44.2 804 58.4 1,014 52.6 391 51.4 2,209
Sightseeing 40.2 730 56.8 986 51.1 380 48.8 2,096
Visit nature centers, etc. 42.3 769 46.6 809 37.0 275 43.1 1,853
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 29.9 543 39.6 688 35.6 265 34.8 1,496
View/photograph other wildlife 29.0 528 34.4 598 28.2 210 31.1 1,336
Visit historic sites 35.5 645 46.3 804 46.0 342 41.7 1,791
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 21.6 393 19.1 331 15.5 115 19.5 839
View/photograph birds 14.7 268 22.1 384 21.1 157 18.8 809
View/photograph fish 19.3 350 18.9 328 18.7 139 19.0 817
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 17.1 311 27.5 478 21.1 157 22.0 946

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,818, age 35-54=1,736, age 55+=744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 72.4 1,317 88.6 1,538 82.1 611 80.6 3,466
Family gathering 74.8 1,360 79.5 1,380 72.0 536 76.2 3,276
Picnicking 39.4 717 57.4 996 46.1 343 47.8 2,056
Driving for pleasure 37.4 680 50.4 875 42.1 313 43.5 1,868
Bicycling (any type) 53.4 971 50.9 883 31.6 235 48.6 2,089
Horseback riding (any type) 7.1 129 6.4 111 2.6 19 6.0 259

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,818, age 35-54=1,736, age 55+=744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 52.7 958 49.8 864 47.2 351 50.6 2,173
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 33.5 609 30.5 530 16.9 126 29.4 1,265
Boating (any type) 25.7 467 23.4 406 17.3 129 23.3 1,002
Swimming in an outdoor pool 49.4 898 46.8 813 25.0 186 44.1 1,897
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 26.1 475 23.4 407 15.9 118 23.3 1,000
Freshwater fishing 31.6 574 30.4 528 23.1 172 29.6 1,274
Coldwater fishing 18.2 330 19.2 334 14.4 107 17.9 771
Motorboating 11.8 214 12.7 220 9.7 72 11.8 506
Warmwater fishing 33.9 617 25.9 450 17.9 133 27.9 1,200
Rafting 6.5 118 4.9 85 1.6 12 5.0 215
Anadromous fishing 17.5 319 11.1 192 8.6 64 13.4 575
Waterskiing 10.8 196 7.4 128 2.2 16 7.9 340
Saltwater fishing 14.7 267 12.8 223 11.3 84 13.4 574
Use personal watercraft 16.4 299 7.4 128 5.0 37 10.8 464
Snorkeling 3.2 58 6.0 104 5.1 38 4.7 200
Canoeing 1.5 28 1.3 23 0.8 6 1.3 57
Kayaking 1.8 33 2.8 49 1.1 8 2.1 90
Sailing 1.8 32 4.6 79 4.0 30 3.3 141
Rowing 2.7 49 5.2 91 2.2 16 3.6 156
Scuba diving 4.2 76 2.5 44 2.8 21 3.3 141
Surfing 0.6 10 0.3 5 0.3 2 0.4 17
Windsurfing 0.1 2 0.1 1 0.0 0 0.1 3

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,818, age 35-54=1,736, age 55+=744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 29.8 542 19.4 337 9.0 67 22.0 946
Downhill skiing 9.1 166 7.5 130 3.4 25 7.5 321
Snowboarding 21.0 382 4.9 85 0.0 0 10.9 467
Cross country skiing 0.9 17 2.2 38 0.7 5 1.4 60
Snowmobiling 6.6 120 5.0 87 2.8 21 5.3 228

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,818, age 35-54=1,736, age 55+=744. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 27.2 342 22.9 255 16.7 118 23.2 715
Day hiking 18.2 229 22.6 252 10.3 73 18.0 554
Developed camping 27.0 340 28.6 319 17.7 125 25.5 784
Primitive camping 11.2 141 10.5 117 3.8 27 9.3 285
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 20.9 263 22.5 251 9.8 69 18.9 583
Mountain biking 24.6 310 17.8 199 4.2 30 17.5 539
Drive off-road 19.2 242 14.3 159 6.1 43 14.4 444
Backpacking 6.4 81 5.5 61 1.4 10 4.9 152
Hunting (any type) 1.4 17 1.1 12 0.3 2 1.0 31
Big game hunting 0.8 10 1.2 13 0.4 3 0.8 26
Horseback riding on trails 9.8 123 6.9 77 4.5 32 7.5 232
Small game hunting 0.8 10 0.9 10 0.4 3 0.7 23
Migratory bird hunting 0.3 4 0.4 4 0.3 2 0.3 10

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,258, age 35-54=1,115, age 55+=707. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 50.6 636 55.9 623 45.0 318 51.2 1,577
Sightseeing 48.1 605 58.0 647 49.9 353 52.1 1,605
Visit nature centers, etc. 47.0 591 47.4 529 36.9 261 44.8 1,381
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.1 417 41.9 467 38.0 269 37.4 1,153
View/photograph other wildlife 26.2 330 32.6 363 28.4 201 29.0 894
Visit historic sites 33.5 421 46.5 518 34.5 244 38.4 1,183
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 18.4 232 17.7 197 9.3 66 16.1 495
View/photograph birds 17.2 216 23.5 262 27.2 192 21.8 670
View/photograph fish 16.5 207 22.8 254 16.8 119 18.8 580
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 14.9 187 22.9 255 13.3 94 17.4 536

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,258, age 35-54=1,115, age 55+=707. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 88.6 1,114 94.6 1,055 85.7 606 90.1 2,775
Family gathering 82.8 1,041 82.6 921 76.4 540 81.2 2,502
Picnicking 48.9 615 65.4 729 54.2 383 56.1 1,727
Driving for pleasure 43.6 549 51.7 577 39.6 280 45.6 1,406
Bicycling (any type) 47.4 596 44.3 494 21.9 155 40.4 1,245
Horseback riding (any type) 9.9 125 8.3 93 4.7 33 8.1 251

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,258, age 35-54=1,115, age 55+=707. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 54.3 683 60.8 678 44.1 312 54.3 1,673
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 33.4 420 33.3 371 12.7 90 28.6 881
Boating (any type) 21.5 271 22.9 255 7.9 56 18.9 582
Swimming in an outdoor pool 63.0 793 50.5 563 28.4 201 50.6 1,557
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 23.5 296 31.3 349 12.2 86 23.7 731
Freshwater fishing 14.9 188 17.0 190 9.8 69 14.5 447
Coldwater fishing 7.5 94 11.0 123 6.4 45 8.5 262
Motorboating 11.1 140 10.9 121 3.3 23 9.2 284
Warmwater fishing 18.8 236 21.9 244 5.8 41 16.9 521
Rafting 5.5 69 3.7 41 1.0 7 3.8 117
Anadromous fishing 6.8 86 4.9 55 3.3 23 5.3 164
Waterskiing 8.0 101 5.5 61 0.7 5 5.4 167
Saltwater fishing 6.6 83 3.0 34 3.8 27 4.7 144
Use personal watercraft 14.5 183 8.3 93 1.1 8 9.2 284
Snorkeling 2.1 27 4.9 55 1.4 10 3.0 92
Canoeing 0.9 11 1.3 15 0.0 0 0.8 26
Kayaking 0.9 11 1.6 18 0.0 0 0.9 29
Sailing 3.8 48 2.4 27 3.4 24 3.2 99
Rowing 2.4 30 1.3 14 0.0 0 1.4 44
Scuba diving 0.2 2 0.2 2 0.0 0 0.1 4
Surfing 0.2 3 0.2 2 0.3 2 0.2 7
Windsurfing 0.4 5 0.6 7 0.0 0 0.4 12

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,258, age 35-54=1,115, age 55+=707. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 23.8 299 18.8 210 4.0 28 17.4 537
Downhill skiing 6.1 77 8.0 89 2.0 14 5.8 180
Snowboarding 10.7 135 4.6 51 0.0 0 6.0 186
Cross country skiing 1.0 12 1.6 18 0.3 2 1.0 32
Snowmobiling 4.7 59 0.9 10 0.7 5 2.4 74

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,258, age 35-54=1,115, age 55+=707. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 84.0 1,952 69.6 1,387 44.9 497 70.7 3,836
Day hiking 55.9 1,299 58.8 1,172 36.9 408 53.1 2,879
Developed camping 50.1 1,164 47.4 945 36.4 403 46.3 2,512
Primitive camping 68.2 1,584 58.9 1,174 29.7 328 56.9 3,086
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 33.4 776 29.7 591 22.1 244 29.7 1,611
Mountain biking 55.9 1,299 45.3 902 20.8 230 44.8 2,431
Drive off-road 60.2 1,398 48.9 975 28.7 317 49.6 2,690
Backpacking 43.8 1,018 40.0 796 14.5 160 36.4 1,974
Hunting (any type) 67.3 1,565 54.2 1,079 35.9 397 56.1 3,041
Big game hunting 69.4 1,612 55.0 1,096 36.5 404 57.4 3,112
Horseback riding on trails 11.0 256 11.3 225 6.1 68 10.1 549
Small game hunting 43.0 1,000 28.3 564 21.0 232 33.1 1,796
Migratory bird hunting 32.5 755 16.8 334 12.7 141 22.7 1,230

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,324, age 35-54=1,992, age 55+=1,106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 62.0 1,442 76.4 1,521 68.7 760 68.7 3,723
Sightseeing 48.1 1,118 69.3 1,380 59.3 656 58.2 3,154
Visit nature centers, etc. 53.6 1,246 55.4 1,104 44.5 492 52.4 2,842
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 48.0 1,115 60.8 1,211 52.7 583 53.7 2,909
View/photograph other wildlife 61.6 1,431 70.6 1,407 60.6 670 64.7 3,508
Visit historic sites 45.0 1,046 53.7 1,070 51.2 566 49.5 2,682
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 67.9 1,578 61.9 1,234 52.0 575 62.5 3,387
View/photograph birds 31.5 731 44.0 876 44.8 495 38.8 2,102
View/photograph fish 35.4 822 38.6 768 36.0 398 36.7 1,988
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 27.0 628 35.7 712 31.7 351 31.2 1,691

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,324, age 35-54=1,992, age 55+=1,106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 69.2 1,609 83.5 1,664 77.8 861 76.2 4,134
Family gathering 80.2 1,863 80.5 1,603 72.6 803 78.7 4,269
Picnicking 50.2 1,166 64.2 1,278 57.1 632 56.7 3,076
Driving for pleasure 54.1 1,257 70.8 1,411 58.0 642 61.0 3,310
Bicycling (any type) 61.2 1,422 57.6 1,148 33.6 372 54.3 2,942
Horseback riding (any type) 15.1 350 13.6 270 8.0 88 13.1 708

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,324, age 35-54=1,992, age 55+=1,106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 48.5 1,127 46.1 918 37.0 409 45.3 2,454
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.6 1,501 57.9 1,153 25.9 286 54.2 2,940
Boating (any type) 56.3 1,309 50.9 1,014 37.4 414 50.5 2,737
Swimming in an outdoor pool 33.2 771 32.7 652 16.7 185 29.7 1,608
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 41.3 959 37.9 755 22.2 246 36.1 1,960
Freshwater fishing 67.0 1,557 65.9 1,312 49.6 549 63.0 3,418
Coldwater fishing 57.1 1,327 60.8 1,211 46.1 510 56.2 3,048
Motorboating 37.9 880 42.1 839 31.8 352 38.2 2,071
Warmwater fishing 42.7 993 32.8 653 27.9 309 36.1 1,955
Rafting 26.8 623 18.1 361 7.7 85 19.7 1,069
Anadromous fishing 68.1 1,583 44.9 894 39.0 431 53.6 2,908
Waterskiing 20.2 470 14.5 289 2.7 30 14.6 789
Saltwater fishing 25.6 594 24.8 494 19.6 217 24.1 1,305
Use personal watercraft 16.7 387 8.8 175 3.5 39 11.1 601
Snorkeling 5.2 120 8.5 169 5.4 60 6.4 349
Canoeing 19.4 450 15.1 301 9.0 100 15.7 851
Kayaking 8.8 205 8.1 162 5.0 55 7.8 422
Sailing 4.2 98 8.4 167 7.5 83 6.4 348
Rowing 7.3 170 9.2 184 8.3 92 8.2 446
Scuba diving 3.2 75 3.5 70 1.8 20 3.0 165
Surfing 3.5 82 1.6 32 1.3 14 2.4 128
Windsurfing 0.3 6 0.2 3 0.5 5 0.3 14

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,324, age 35-54=1,992, age 55+=1,106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 65.3 1,518 45.1 899 23.8 263 49.4 2,680
Downhill skiing 18.2 422 13.2 262 6.0 66 13.8 750
Snowboarding 32.1 747 7.6 152 0.5 5 16.7 904
Cross country skiing 6.1 142 13.1 261 8.2 91 9.1 494
Snowmobiling 41.3 960 28.8 573 15.0 166 31.3 1,699

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,324, age 35-54=1,992, age 55+=1,106. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 71.3 1,590 62.0 1,373 40.1 492 60.9 3,455
Day hiking 44.1 982 52.1 1,153 25.5 313 43.2 2,448
Developed camping 43.4 967 46.9 1,038 30.1 369 41.9 2,374
Primitive camping 57.4 1,279 44.3 982 20.1 246 44.2 2,507
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 27.1 603 32.1 710 23.8 292 28.3 1,605
Mountain biking 42.8 954 31.3 693 8.3 102 30.8 1,749
Drive off-road 49.2 1,096 35.1 777 17.1 210 36.7 2,083
Backpacking 24.7 550 23.0 509 5.3 65 19.8 1,124
Hunting (any type) 28.4 634 19.6 434 12.0 147 21.4 1,215
Big game hunting 24.7 550 19.8 439 13.5 165 20.4 1,154
Horseback riding on trails 19.5 435 14.3 317 4.2 52 14.2 804
Small game hunting 16.4 366 9.7 214 5.9 72 11.5 652
Migratory bird hunting 11.1 248 5.9 131 5.0 61 7.8 440

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,229, age 35-54=2,215, age 55+=1,226. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 65.9 1,469 75.4 1,671 64.7 793 69.4 3,933
Sightseeing 59.4 1,325 66.1 1,465 65.3 801 63.3 3,591
Visit nature centers, etc. 54.2 1,208 59.5 1,318 47.8 586 54.9 3,112
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 51.9 1,157 67.7 1,499 59.1 725 59.6 3,381
View/photograph other wildlife 58.5 1,304 69.9 1,548 60.7 744 63.4 3,596
Visit historic sites 42.7 951 54.9 1,216 44.2 542 47.8 2,709
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 56.9 1,268 59.9 1,327 39.9 489 54.4 3,084
View/photograph birds 31.9 712 51.1 1,131 53.7 658 44.1 2,501
View/photograph fish 28.2 629 38.3 849 30.3 371 32.6 1,849
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 23.5 523 30.6 677 19.2 235 25.3 1,435

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,229, age 35-54=2,215, age 55+=1,226. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 86.1 1,920 89.3 1,979 82.5 1,011 86.6 4,910
Family gathering 86.7 1,932 88.0 1,949 77.7 952 85.2 4,833
Picnicking 61.9 1,379 73.5 1,627 63.7 781 66.8 3,787
Driving for pleasure 63.1 1,407 70.9 1,571 61.3 751 65.8 3,729
Bicycling (any type) 54.9 1,224 49.4 1,095 23.8 292 46.0 2,611
Horseback riding (any type) 22.3 496 18.2 404 4.6 57 16.9 957

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,229, age 35-54=2,215, age 55+=1,226. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 47.4 1,056 54.9 1,215 37.3 457 48.1 2,728
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 67.1 1,496 66.3 1,469 21.1 259 56.9 3,224
Boating (any type) 52.0 1,160 50.7 1,122 22.0 270 45.0 2,552
Swimming in an outdoor pool 40.2 895 35.9 795 17.5 215 33.6 1,905
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 35.8 799 50.0 1,107 26.7 327 39.4 2,233
Freshwater fishing 38.3 853 38.4 850 24.4 299 35.3 2,002
Coldwater fishing 30.6 683 34.1 756 20.6 252 29.8 1,691
Motorboating 41.2 919 36.8 815 15.7 193 34.0 1,927
Warmwater fishing 25.3 563 25.2 558 11.1 136 22.2 1,257
Rafting 20.8 463 17.4 386 4.0 49 15.8 898
Anadromous fishing 30.6 682 24.2 535 14.9 183 24.7 1,400
Waterskiing 18.1 403 10.0 221 1.0 12 11.2 636
Saltwater fishing 16.3 364 10.9 242 10.8 133 13.0 739
Use personal watercraft 15.4 344 9.0 200 2.4 30 10.1 574
Snorkeling 4.3 95 6.0 133 2.4 29 4.5 257
Canoeing 8.1 180 15.6 346 3.8 46 10.1 572
Kayaking 3.2 71 4.8 107 0.7 8 3.3 186
Sailing 6.2 139 5.9 130 5.4 66 5.9 335
Rowing 6.4 143 6.1 136 2.2 27 5.4 306
Scuba diving 1.2 26 1.9 43 0.2 2 1.3 71
Surfing 1.8 41 0.9 21 0.7 9 1.3 71
Windsurfing 0.6 14 0.6 14 0.2 2 0.5 30

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,229, age 35-54=2,215, age 55+=1,226. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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) 56.0 1,249 46.5 1,030 9.3 114 42.2 2,393
Downhill skiing 13.5 300 13.5 299 2.9 36 11.2 635
Snowboarding 12.0 267 6.9 152 0.3 4 7.5 423
Cross country skiing 5.6 125 12.3 272 2.9 36 7.6 433
Snowmobiling 31.6 705 13.2 293 1.9 23 18.0 1,021

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,229, age 35-54=2,215, age 55+=1,226. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 41.1 1,429 37.6 1,176 24.0 475 35.9 3,080
Day hiking 40.8 1,420 46.0 1,439 26.3 521 39.4 3,380
Developed camping 40.5 1,409 39.9 1,248 28.3 560 37.5 3,217
Primitive camping 23.8 827 19.2 599 8.9 177 18.7 1,603
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 19.1 665 21.0 656 17.6 349 19.5 1,670
Mountain biking 32.4 1,127 26.7 835 12.3 244 25.7 2,206
Drive off-road 21.2 738 14.0 439 10.1 199 16.0 1,376
Backpacking 22.4 778 22.1 690 5.5 109 18.4 1,577
Hunting (any type) 9.1 316 6.6 206 5.5 108 7.3 630
Big game hunting 6.3 220 4.0 126 3.6 72 4.9 418
Horseback riding on trails 4.0 138 3.3 104 2.3 45 3.3 287
Small game hunting 2.6 91 1.9 59 0.9 17 1.9 167
Migratory bird hunting 2.2 77 0.9 29 0.7 13 1.4 119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,478, age 35-54=3,127, age 55+=1,980. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
View/photograph natural scenery 50.3 1,749 69.0 2,158 61.5 1,218 59.7 5,125
Sightseeing 42.8 1,490 59.5 1,860 53.4 1,057 51.3 4,407
Visit nature centers, etc. 55.3 1,925 62.2 1,946 47.7 944 56.1 4,815
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 31.9 1,108 42.9 1,342 37.8 749 37.3 3,199
View/photograph other wildlife 25.8 898 32.0 1,002 27.6 546 28.5 2,446
Visit historic sites 38.3 1,332 52.0 1,625 50.7 1,003 46.1 3,960
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 20.7 721 18.5 578 16.6 328 19.0 1,627
View/photograph birds 15.2 530 24.1 755 23.5 465 20.4 1,750
View/photograph fish 22.9 798 22.0 688 23.8 471 22.8 1,957
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 16.2 563 29.2 913 22.3 442 22.3 1,918

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,478, age 35-54=3,127, age 55+=1,980. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting 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
#
Walk for pleasure 73.4 2,553 89.7 2,804 81.8 1,620 81.3 6,977
Family gathering 74.0 2,575 81.4 2,544 72.7 1,439 76.4 6,558
Picnicking 38.2 1,330 60.7 1,897 49.0 971 48.9 4,198
Driving for pleasure 37.9 1,318 51.3 1,603 43.3 858 44.0 3,779
Bicycling (any type) 51.9 1,805 49.3 1,541 29.5 585 45.8 3,931
Horseback riding (any type) 5.1 177 4.9 153 2.4 47 4.4 377

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,478, age 35-54=3,127, age 55+=1,980. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 71.2 2,476 66.9 2,093 61.6 1,220 67.4 5,789
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 71.1 2,472 64.7 2,022 35.1 695 60.4 5,189
Boating (any type) 46.4 1,615 42.9 1,341 31.6 625 41.7 3,581
Swimming in an outdoor pool 58.3 2,029 53.1 1,661 27.2 538 49.2 4,228
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 29.7 1,034 26.7 836 17.6 349 25.8 2,219
Freshwater fishing 18.0 625 17.6 551 13.7 271 16.9 1,447
Coldwater fishing 9.9 343 10.6 332 8.5 169 9.8 844
Motorboating 16.5 574 17.0 533 13.2 262 15.9 1,369
Warmwater fishing 11.8 411 9.0 282 6.1 120 9.5 813
Rafting 9.2 319 7.5 234 2.9 57 7.1 610
Anadromous fishing 12.1 420 7.5 234 6.2 122 9.0 776
Waterskiing 10.8 376 7.0 219 2.1 42 7.4 637
Saltwater fishing 34.2 1,190 29.7 930 26.2 519 30.7 2,639
Use personal watercraft 16.2 565 6.4 200 4.3 85 9.9 850
Snorkeling 11.9 415 23.2 727 18.9 375 17.7 1,517
Canoeing 9.7 337 10.2 319 6.7 132 9.2 788
Kayaking 13.1 455 25.3 790 9.7 192 16.7 1,437
Sailing 1.8 62 5.2 164 4.3 85 3.6 311
Rowing 3.7 130 8.2 256 3.5 70 5.3 456
Scuba diving 9.3 322 4.7 147 4.7 94 6.6 563
Surfing 14.7 513 6.9 215 7.1 140 10.1 868
Windsurfing 0.5 16 0.2 7 0.4 7 0.3 30

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,478, age 35-54=3,127, age 55+=1,980. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 45.4 1,578 29.2 913 13.8 273 32.2 2,764
Downhill skiing 17.0 591 15.0 469 6.7 132 13.9 1,192
Snowboarding 50.9 1,772 11.7 365 0.2 3 24.9 2,140
Cross country skiing 2.1 73 5.0 157 1.9 37 3.1 267
Snowmobiling 2.1 74 2.1 66 1.6 32 2.0 172

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,478, age 35-54=3,127, age 55+=1,980. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO 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 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 33.9 1,255 28.9 1,142 20.7 547 28.6 2,944
Day hiking 30.9 1,143 38.9 1,537 18.3 482 30.7 3,162
Developed camping 33.7 1,246 36.0 1,425 22.3 588 31.7 3,259
Primitive camping 16.8 622 15.7 621 6.3 166 13.7 1,409
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 24.4 902 26.1 1,034 12.7 335 22.1 2,271
Mountain biking 24.9 922 18.1 717 4.5 120 17.1 1,759
Drive off-road 17.1 631 12.8 508 5.8 152 12.5 1,291
Backpacking 11.6 429 9.8 388 2.6 69 8.6 886
Hunting (any type) 3.0 110 2.5 98 1.1 29 2.3 237
Big game hunting 1.4 52 2.0 79 0.9 25 1.5 156
Horseback riding on trails 7.7 286 5.5 219 3.3 87 5.8 592
Small game hunting 0.7 25 0.9 34 0.5 12 0.7 71
Migratory bird hunting 0.6 21 0.6 23 0.5 12 0.5 56

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,700, age 35-54=3,956, age 55+=2,638. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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 59.6 2,207 65.7 2,601 53.4 1,410 60.4 6,218
Sightseeing 51.0 1,888 60.9 2,410 53.3 1,406 55.4 5,704
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.5 2,238 62.1 2,458 48.0 1,267 57.9 5,963
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 35.3 1,306 45.6 1,802 40.9 1,079 40.7 4,187
View/photograph other wildlife 25.4 939 32.0 1,266 28.1 740 28.6 2,945
Visit historic sites 36.9 1,364 51.7 2,047 38.6 1,018 43.0 4,429
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 19.2 711 18.7 738 10.5 277 16.8 1,726
View/photograph birds 18.9 700 26.1 1,034 29.5 779 24.4 2,513
View/photograph fish 20.7 766 28.7 1,134 21.1 557 23.9 2,457
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 15.5 575 23.9 945 14.0 369 18.4 1,889

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,700, age 35-54=3,956, age 55+=2,638. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Walk for pleasure 88.7 3,282 94.4 3,735 85.6 2,258 90.1 9,275
Family gathering 83.6 3,094 83.8 3,314 77.1 2,033 82.0 8,441
Picnicking 51.8 1,918 69.0 2,730 57.3 1,512 59.8 6,160
Driving for pleasure 44.9 1,662 53.1 2,101 41.8 1,104 47.3 4,867
Bicycling (any type) 45.0 1,665 42.0 1,663 20.4 538 37.6 3,866
Horseback riding (any type) 8.5 313 7.1 282 3.6 96 6.7 691

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,700, age 35-54=3,956, age 55+=2,638. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Visit a beach 71.5 2,647 80.5 3,184 57.6 1,520 71.4 7,351
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 70.1 2,594 70.2 2,778 26.2 691 58.9 6,063
Boating (any type) 38.9 1,441 42.1 1,666 15.6 412 34.2 3,519
Swimming in an outdoor pool 68.6 2,540 55.3 2,188 30.0 792 53.6 5,520
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 26.5 982 35.4 1,402 14.6 386 26.9 2,770
Freshwater fishing 8.9 329 10.4 410 6.1 162 8.8 901
Coldwater fishing 4.4 163 6.5 259 3.8 101 5.1 523
Motorboating 15.6 578 15.0 594 5.1 135 12.7 1,307
Warmwater fishing 6.5 239 7.4 293 2.2 58 5.7 590
Rafting 8.6 319 6.3 251 1.8 47 6.0 617
Anadromous fishing 4.9 181 3.8 152 2.3 61 3.8 394
Waterskiing 7.8 290 5.4 213 0.6 17 5.1 520
Saltwater fishing 15.7 582 8.2 323 10.0 263 11.3 1,168
Use personal watercraft 12.9 479 7.4 294 1.2 31 7.8 804
Snorkeling 8.3 307 18.5 731 5.6 149 11.5 1,187
Canoeing 6.9 255 10.5 416 0.7 18 6.7 689
Kayaking 7.8 288 13.4 531 0.5 12 8.1 831
Sailing 4.1 151 2.8 109 3.6 94 3.4 354
Rowing 3.5 131 2.3 90 0.4 10 2.2 231
Scuba diving 0.5 17 0.8 31 0.1 2 0.5 50
Surfing 6.8 250 4.3 170 5.9 156 5.6 576
Windsurfing 1.8 66 2.4 94 0.1 3 1.6 163

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,700, age 35-54=3,956, age 55+=2,638. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



OCHOCO National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 36.4 1,348 29.2 1,155 6.4 169 26.0 2,672
Downhill skiing 11.9 440 15.5 612 3.7 98 11.2 1,150
Snowboarding 24.2 894 10.3 409 0.1 2 12.7 1,305
Cross country skiing 2.4 87 3.9 154 0.7 19 2.5 260
Snowmobiling 2.8 102 0.6 23 0.4 11 1.3 136

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Ochoco NF local area: 17 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,700, age 35-54=3,956, age 55+=2,638. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.