| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 53.3 | 6,633 | 45.8 | 5,217 | 16.2 | 1,542 | 40.1 | 13,392 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 40.4 | 5,031 | 43.6 | 4,967 | 33.2 | 3,163 | 39.4 | 13,161 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 48.8 | 6,072 | 43.0 | 4,893 | 20.2 | 1,923 | 38.6 | 12,888 |
| Hunting (any type) | 45.6 | 5,675 | 35.4 | 4,033 | 16.2 | 1,543 | 33.7 | 11,251 |
| Drive off-road | 44.0 | 5,476 | 32.2 | 3,668 | 12.4 | 1,180 | 30.9 | 10,324 |
| Day hiking | 33.1 | 4,125 | 37.5 | 4,266 | 17.5 | 1,666 | 30.1 | 10,057 |
| Primitive camping | 41.8 | 5,205 | 29.5 | 3,362 | 11.0 | 1,049 | 28.8 | 9,616 |
| Small game hunting | 32.5 | 4,041 | 25.0 | 2,845 | 9.8 | 935 | 23.4 | 7,821 |
| Big game hunting | 35.7 | 4,451 | 21.6 | 2,463 | 9.2 | 877 | 23.4 | 7,791 |
| Mountain biking | 27.6 | 3,432 | 17.2 | 1,961 | 7.5 | 719 | 18.3 | 6,112 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 20.3 | 2,533 | 15.2 | 1,728 | 5.4 | 512 | 14.3 | 4,773 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 21.6 | 2,686 | 12.0 | 1,365 | 6.4 | 609 | 14.0 | 4,660 |
| Backpacking | 11.5 | 1,431 | 6.8 | 778 | 0.9 | 85 | 6.9 | 2,294 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,453, age 35-54=11,384, age 55+=9,527. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 58.5 | 7,291 | 65.9 | 7,497 | 54.1 | 5,156 | 59.8 | 19,944 |
| Sightseeing | 53.7 | 6,688 | 59.0 | 6,717 | 54.3 | 5,175 | 55.7 | 18,580 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 59.4 | 7,396 | 57.7 | 6,569 | 39.3 | 3,744 | 53.1 | 17,709 |
| Visit historic sites | 59.2 | 7,366 | 52.7 | 6,003 | 43.2 | 4,116 | 52.4 | 17,485 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 55.6 | 6,918 | 54.9 | 6,249 | 42.9 | 4,083 | 51.7 | 17,250 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 38.3 | 4,765 | 46.8 | 5,330 | 40.3 | 3,841 | 41.8 | 13,936 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 38.0 | 4,738 | 39.4 | 4,482 | 23.3 | 2,217 | 34.3 | 11,437 |
| View/photograph birds | 25.4 | 3,168 | 36.0 | 4,094 | 38.0 | 3,623 | 32.6 | 10,885 |
| View/photograph fish | 28.7 | 3,571 | 30.7 | 3,495 | 19.0 | 1,813 | 26.6 | 8,879 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 25.6 | 3,190 | 29.0 | 3,296 | 17.9 | 1,708 | 24.6 | 8,194 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,453, age 35-54=11,384, age 55+=9,527. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 84.2 | 10,481 | 85.2 | 9,698 | 82.6 | 7,872 | 84.1 | 28,051 |
| Family gathering | 81.6 | 10,165 | 81.3 | 9,258 | 70.9 | 6,751 | 78.4 | 26,174 |
| Picnicking | 59.1 | 7,364 | 72.7 | 8,271 | 58.0 | 5,529 | 63.4 | 21,164 |
| Driving for pleasure | 63.4 | 7,900 | 64.3 | 7,321 | 56.8 | 5,411 | 61.8 | 20,632 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 48.8 | 6,082 | 41.6 | 4,733 | 18.6 | 1,775 | 37.7 | 12,590 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 27.1 | 3,371 | 20.5 | 2,339 | 7.3 | 699 | 19.2 | 6,409 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,453, age 35-54=11,384, age 55+=9,527. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 59.0 | 7,352 | 53.5 | 6,087 | 28.6 | 2,727 | 48.5 | 16,166 |
| Warmwater fishing | 56.5 | 7,034 | 50.8 | 5,780 | 26.8 | 2,556 | 46.1 | 15,370 |
| Boating (any type) | 55.7 | 6,942 | 50.4 | 5,736 | 21.8 | 2,081 | 44.2 | 14,759 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 65.5 | 8,153 | 47.2 | 5,374 | 9.8 | 938 | 43.4 | 14,465 |
| Visit a beach | 53.0 | 6,596 | 40.4 | 4,598 | 16.9 | 1,609 | 38.4 | 12,803 |
| Motorboating | 47.1 | 5,868 | 45.0 | 5,118 | 17.4 | 1,657 | 37.9 | 12,643 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 42.0 | 5,236 | 29.7 | 3,383 | 10.6 | 1,014 | 28.9 | 9,633 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 31.8 | 3,963 | 24.5 | 2,784 | 9.4 | 892 | 22.9 | 7,639 |
| Coldwater fishing | 24.0 | 2,989 | 13.4 | 1,531 | 7.4 | 709 | 15.7 | 5,229 |
| Rafting | 22.0 | 2,737 | 14.5 | 1,646 | 2.9 | 279 | 14.0 | 4,662 |
| Waterskiing | 22.6 | 2,811 | 12.3 | 1,396 | 3.1 | 292 | 13.5 | 4,499 |
| Use personal watercraft | 24.5 | 3,047 | 10.2 | 1,158 | 2.3 | 215 | 13.2 | 4,420 |
| Canoeing | 10.0 | 1,242 | 8.1 | 927 | 2.7 | 260 | 7.3 | 2,429 |
| Snorkeling | 5.8 | 718 | 6.2 | 709 | 1.7 | 163 | 4.8 | 1,590 |
| Rowing | 3.6 | 451 | 3.3 | 370 | 1.8 | 171 | 3.0 | 992 |
| Sailing | 3.1 | 384 | 2.7 | 312 | 1.4 | 137 | 2.5 | 833 |
| Kayaking | 0.9 | 118 | 1.5 | 167 | 1.8 | 174 | 1.4 | 459 |
| Saltwater fishing | 1.2 | 148 | 1.2 | 139 | 1.6 | 151 | 1.3 | 438 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.2 | 269 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 145 | 1.2 | 414 |
| Scuba diving | 1.0 | 128 | 2.0 | 232 | 0.5 | 43 | 1.2 | 403 |
| Windsurfing | 1.2 | 144 | 0.3 | 36 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.5 | 180 |
| Surfing | 0.1 | 13 | 0.1 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 24 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,453, age 35-54=11,384, age 55+=9,527. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 50.9 | 6,338 | 35.9 | 4,085 | 9.1 | 867 | 33.8 | 11,290 |
| Snowmobiling | 25.6 | 3,191 | 9.4 | 1,075 | 3.0 | 287 | 13.6 | 4,553 |
| Downhill skiing | 8.3 | 1,031 | 6.2 | 701 | 1.4 | 133 | 5.6 | 1,865 |
| Snowboarding | 5.1 | 638 | 2.4 | 268 | 0.3 | 30 | 2.8 | 936 |
| Cross country skiing | 4.2 | 518 | 2.1 | 237 | 0.8 | 79 | 2.5 | 834 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=12,453, age 35-54=11,384, age 55+=9,527. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 38.4 | 83 | 32.3 | 32 | 9.8 | 4 | 33.4 | 119 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 31.5 | 68 | 37.4 | 37 | 26.8 | 11 | 32.6 | 116 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 35.6 | 77 | 26.3 | 26 | 19.5 | 8 | 31.2 | 111 |
| Hunting (any type) | 37.0 | 80 | 34.3 | 34 | 24.4 | 10 | 34.8 | 124 |
| Drive off-road | 42.1 | 91 | 26.3 | 26 | 17.1 | 7 | 34.8 | 124 |
| Day hiking | 41.7 | 90 | 37.4 | 37 | 22.0 | 9 | 38.2 | 136 |
| Primitive camping | 28.7 | 62 | 19.2 | 19 | 7.3 | 3 | 23.6 | 84 |
| Small game hunting | 31.0 | 67 | 21.2 | 21 | 19.5 | 8 | 27.0 | 96 |
| Big game hunting | 24.1 | 52 | 16.2 | 16 | 7.3 | 3 | 19.9 | 71 |
| Mountain biking | 38.4 | 83 | 14.1 | 14 | 7.3 | 3 | 28.1 | 100 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 16.7 | 36 | 7.1 | 7 | 2.4 | 1 | 12.4 | 44 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 18.1 | 39 | 9.1 | 9 | 4.9 | 2 | 14.0 | 50 |
| Backpacking | 14.4 | 31 | 5.1 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.1 | 36 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=216, age 35-54=99, age 55+=41. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 41.7 | 90 | 45.5 | 45 | 36.6 | 15 | 42.1 | 150 |
| Sightseeing | 34.3 | 74 | 28.3 | 28 | 26.8 | 11 | 31.7 | 113 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 56.0 | 121 | 58.6 | 58 | 31.7 | 13 | 53.9 | 192 |
| Visit historic sites | 48.1 | 104 | 31.3 | 31 | 34.1 | 14 | 41.9 | 149 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 31.9 | 69 | 29.3 | 29 | 26.8 | 11 | 30.6 | 109 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 24.5 | 53 | 25.3 | 25 | 24.4 | 10 | 24.7 | 88 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 24.5 | 53 | 19.2 | 19 | 19.5 | 8 | 22.5 | 80 |
| View/photograph birds | 17.6 | 38 | 19.2 | 19 | 22.0 | 9 | 18.5 | 66 |
| View/photograph fish | 19.4 | 42 | 18.2 | 18 | 19.5 | 8 | 19.1 | 68 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 22.7 | 49 | 29.3 | 29 | 24.4 | 10 | 24.7 | 88 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=216, age 35-54=99, age 55+=41. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 59.3 | 128 | 65.7 | 65 | 65.9 | 27 | 61.8 | 220 |
| Family gathering | 79.6 | 172 | 70.7 | 70 | 68.3 | 28 | 75.8 | 270 |
| Picnicking | 44.4 | 96 | 57.6 | 57 | 48.8 | 20 | 48.6 | 173 |
| Driving for pleasure | 42.1 | 91 | 35.4 | 35 | 31.7 | 13 | 39.0 | 139 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 54.6 | 118 | 36.4 | 36 | 24.4 | 10 | 46.1 | 164 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 21.3 | 46 | 13.1 | 13 | 7.3 | 3 | 17.4 | 62 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=216, age 35-54=99, age 55+=41. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 38.0 | 82 | 40.4 | 40 | 24.4 | 10 | 37.1 | 132 |
| Warmwater fishing | 33.3 | 72 | 33.3 | 33 | 22.0 | 9 | 32.0 | 114 |
| Boating (any type) | 33.3 | 72 | 29.3 | 29 | 19.5 | 8 | 30.6 | 109 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 44.4 | 96 | 32.3 | 32 | 4.9 | 2 | 36.5 | 130 |
| Visit a beach | 38.0 | 82 | 30.3 | 30 | 17.1 | 7 | 33.4 | 119 |
| Motorboating | 24.5 | 53 | 23.2 | 23 | 9.8 | 4 | 22.5 | 80 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 27.8 | 60 | 23.2 | 23 | 7.3 | 3 | 24.2 | 86 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 30.1 | 65 | 11.1 | 11 | 7.3 | 3 | 22.2 | 79 |
| Coldwater fishing | 16.7 | 36 | 10.1 | 10 | 7.3 | 3 | 13.8 | 49 |
| Rafting | 12.5 | 27 | 4.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.7 | 31 |
| Waterskiing | 15.3 | 33 | 5.1 | 5 | 2.4 | 1 | 11.0 | 39 |
| Use personal watercraft | 17.1 | 37 | 5.1 | 5 | 2.4 | 1 | 12.1 | 43 |
| Canoeing | 5.1 | 11 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.4 | 12 |
| Snorkeling | 3.7 | 8 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
| Rowing | 2.8 | 6 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.2 | 8 |
| Sailing | 0.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Scuba diving | 0.9 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 2.3 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.4 | 5 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=216, age 35-54=99, age 55+=41. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 38.9 | 84 | 31.3 | 31 | 7.3 | 3 | 33.1 | 118 |
| Snowmobiling | 14.8 | 32 | 7.1 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 39 |
| Downhill skiing | 9.3 | 20 | 7.1 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.6 | 27 |
| Snowboarding | 5.1 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.1 | 11 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=216, age 35-54=99, age 55+=41. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 37.1 | 69 | 32.7 | 34 | 9.1 | 3 | 32.8 | 106 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 26.3 | 49 | 30.8 | 32 | 21.2 | 7 | 27.2 | 88 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 26.9 | 50 | 26.9 | 28 | 9.1 | 3 | 25.1 | 81 |
| Hunting (any type) | 14.0 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 11.1 | 36 |
| Drive off-road | 19.9 | 37 | 22.1 | 23 | 6.1 | 2 | 19.2 | 62 |
| Day hiking | 28.0 | 52 | 45.2 | 47 | 18.2 | 6 | 32.5 | 105 |
| Primitive camping | 12.9 | 24 | 11.5 | 12 | 6.1 | 2 | 11.8 | 38 |
| Small game hunting | 8.1 | 15 | 6.7 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.8 | 22 |
| Big game hunting | 6.5 | 12 | 4.8 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.3 | 17 |
| Mountain biking | 23.7 | 44 | 23.1 | 24 | 9.1 | 3 | 22.0 | 71 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 12.9 | 24 | 12.5 | 13 | 3.0 | 1 | 11.8 | 38 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 3.2 | 6 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.5 | 8 |
| Backpacking | 6.5 | 12 | 5.8 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.6 | 18 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=186, age 35-54=104, age 55+=33. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 45.2 | 84 | 51.9 | 54 | 36.4 | 12 | 46.4 | 150 |
| Sightseeing | 34.4 | 64 | 38.5 | 40 | 33.3 | 11 | 35.6 | 115 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 60.8 | 113 | 60.6 | 63 | 36.4 | 12 | 58.2 | 188 |
| Visit historic sites | 41.4 | 77 | 45.2 | 47 | 33.3 | 11 | 41.8 | 135 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 38.2 | 71 | 35.6 | 37 | 30.3 | 10 | 36.5 | 118 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.2 | 58 | 39.4 | 41 | 33.3 | 11 | 34.1 | 110 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 16.7 | 31 | 23.1 | 24 | 6.1 | 2 | 17.6 | 57 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.5 | 27 | 22.1 | 23 | 27.3 | 9 | 18.3 | 59 |
| View/photograph fish | 16.7 | 31 | 21.2 | 22 | 12.1 | 4 | 17.6 | 57 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 28.0 | 52 | 30.8 | 32 | 18.2 | 6 | 27.9 | 90 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=186, age 35-54=104, age 55+=33. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 79.6 | 148 | 74.0 | 77 | 78.8 | 26 | 77.7 | 251 |
| Family gathering | 79.0 | 147 | 87.5 | 91 | 78.8 | 26 | 81.7 | 264 |
| Picnicking | 54.3 | 101 | 67.3 | 70 | 48.5 | 16 | 57.9 | 187 |
| Driving for pleasure | 40.9 | 76 | 45.2 | 47 | 33.3 | 11 | 41.5 | 134 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 55.4 | 103 | 55.8 | 58 | 27.3 | 9 | 52.6 | 170 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 20.4 | 38 | 18.3 | 19 | 3.0 | 1 | 18.0 | 58 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=186, age 35-54=104, age 55+=33. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 33.3 | 62 | 28.8 | 30 | 9.1 | 3 | 29.4 | 95 |
| Warmwater fishing | 24.7 | 46 | 23.1 | 24 | 9.1 | 3 | 22.6 | 73 |
| Boating (any type) | 32.8 | 61 | 32.7 | 34 | 9.1 | 3 | 30.3 | 98 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 47.8 | 89 | 33.7 | 35 | 6.1 | 2 | 39.0 | 126 |
| Visit a beach | 44.1 | 82 | 32.7 | 34 | 12.1 | 4 | 37.2 | 120 |
| Motorboating | 23.7 | 44 | 26.0 | 27 | 6.1 | 2 | 22.6 | 73 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 52.2 | 97 | 25.0 | 26 | 3.0 | 1 | 38.4 | 124 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 17.7 | 33 | 22.1 | 23 | 6.1 | 2 | 18.0 | 58 |
| Coldwater fishing | 13.4 | 25 | 6.7 | 7 | 6.1 | 2 | 10.5 | 34 |
| Rafting | 14.0 | 26 | 12.5 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.1 | 39 |
| Waterskiing | 10.8 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.4 | 27 |
| Use personal watercraft | 14.0 | 26 | 6.7 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 33 |
| Canoeing | 4.3 | 8 | 3.8 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.7 | 12 |
| Snorkeling | 1.1 | 2 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.2 | 4 |
| Rowing | 1.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Sailing | 1.6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.9 | 3 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Saltwater fishing | 1.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=186, age 35-54=104, age 55+=33. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 41.4 | 77 | 26.9 | 28 | 9.1 | 3 | 33.4 | 108 |
| Snowmobiling | 14.5 | 27 | 4.8 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 32 |
| Downhill skiing | 5.9 | 11 | 3.8 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.6 | 15 |
| Snowboarding | 6.5 | 12 | 4.8 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.3 | 17 |
| Cross country skiing | 2.7 | 5 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=186, age 35-54=104, age 55+=33. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 52.8 | 1,283 | 41.5 | 1,306 | 12.0 | 393 | 33.6 | 2,982 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 36.7 | 893 | 38.9 | 1,225 | 26.2 | 863 | 33.6 | 2,981 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 49.3 | 1,198 | 47.1 | 1,481 | 17.8 | 585 | 36.8 | 3,264 |
| Hunting (any type) | 51.9 | 1,261 | 46.7 | 1,470 | 25.8 | 849 | 40.4 | 3,580 |
| Drive off-road | 46.0 | 1,118 | 30.8 | 970 | 12.4 | 407 | 28.1 | 2,495 |
| Day hiking | 35.9 | 874 | 34.1 | 1,072 | 16.2 | 532 | 27.9 | 2,478 |
| Primitive camping | 29.7 | 722 | 27.2 | 856 | 10.8 | 355 | 21.8 | 1,933 |
| Small game hunting | 36.8 | 895 | 38.3 | 1,204 | 15.4 | 507 | 29.4 | 2,606 |
| Big game hunting | 30.9 | 752 | 26.2 | 824 | 11.8 | 387 | 22.1 | 1,963 |
| Mountain biking | 37.5 | 913 | 17.6 | 553 | 9.0 | 297 | 19.9 | 1,763 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 23.1 | 563 | 15.4 | 486 | 4.7 | 153 | 13.6 | 1,202 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 19.5 | 474 | 14.9 | 469 | 9.3 | 306 | 14.1 | 1,249 |
| Backpacking | 16.6 | 404 | 8.4 | 264 | 1.6 | 53 | 8.1 | 721 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=3,147, age 55+=3,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 62.1 | 1,510 | 64.0 | 2,015 | 44.3 | 1,456 | 56.2 | 4,981 |
| Sightseeing | 46.9 | 1,140 | 66.6 | 2,097 | 43.4 | 1,427 | 52.6 | 4,664 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 58.6 | 1,425 | 57.3 | 1,804 | 34.6 | 1,137 | 49.2 | 4,366 |
| Visit historic sites | 53.9 | 1,311 | 46.2 | 1,454 | 34.7 | 1,142 | 44.1 | 3,907 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 52.7 | 1,281 | 56.1 | 1,767 | 35.2 | 1,157 | 47.4 | 4,205 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 39.5 | 960 | 41.6 | 1,310 | 26.8 | 882 | 35.5 | 3,152 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 38.1 | 926 | 38.2 | 1,201 | 25.5 | 839 | 33.4 | 2,966 |
| View/photograph birds | 27.3 | 665 | 36.5 | 1,148 | 29.1 | 956 | 31.2 | 2,769 |
| View/photograph fish | 29.5 | 717 | 29.7 | 936 | 19.7 | 648 | 26.0 | 2,301 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 20.6 | 500 | 23.3 | 734 | 9.9 | 325 | 17.6 | 1,559 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=3,147, age 55+=3,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 69.2 | 1,684 | 78.7 | 2,476 | 72.0 | 2,368 | 73.6 | 6,528 |
| Family gathering | 82.6 | 2,008 | 77.6 | 2,442 | 61.6 | 2,025 | 73.0 | 6,475 |
| Picnicking | 44.2 | 1,076 | 67.6 | 2,128 | 48.5 | 1,595 | 54.1 | 4,799 |
| Driving for pleasure | 61.8 | 1,504 | 68.5 | 2,156 | 52.4 | 1,723 | 60.7 | 5,383 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 58.5 | 1,422 | 40.3 | 1,267 | 15.2 | 500 | 36.0 | 3,189 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 26.1 | 634 | 23.2 | 730 | 8.7 | 287 | 18.6 | 1,651 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=3,147, age 55+=3,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 63.1 | 1,534 | 52.7 | 1,660 | 39.0 | 1,283 | 50.5 | 4,477 |
| Warmwater fishing | 65.5 | 1,594 | 54.3 | 1,709 | 34.6 | 1,138 | 50.1 | 4,441 |
| Boating (any type) | 54.9 | 1,335 | 46.2 | 1,454 | 23.8 | 783 | 40.3 | 3,572 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 51.1 | 1,243 | 46.8 | 1,473 | 7.5 | 246 | 33.4 | 2,962 |
| Visit a beach | 37.1 | 903 | 39.1 | 1,232 | 10.6 | 350 | 28.0 | 2,485 |
| Motorboating | 41.2 | 1,002 | 36.7 | 1,156 | 16.7 | 548 | 30.5 | 2,706 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 40.3 | 980 | 31.1 | 979 | 15.3 | 504 | 27.8 | 2,463 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 35.5 | 864 | 25.5 | 802 | 8.0 | 264 | 21.8 | 1,930 |
| Coldwater fishing | 20.0 | 486 | 13.4 | 421 | 7.8 | 256 | 13.1 | 1,163 |
| Rafting | 25.0 | 609 | 11.6 | 366 | 2.3 | 75 | 11.8 | 1,050 |
| Waterskiing | 34.0 | 828 | 18.4 | 578 | 5.0 | 164 | 17.7 | 1,570 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.8 | 651 | 10.2 | 320 | 1.0 | 32 | 11.3 | 1,003 |
| Canoeing | 8.0 | 195 | 8.1 | 256 | 5.2 | 172 | 7.0 | 623 |
| Snorkeling | 3.5 | 84 | 6.5 | 204 | 2.2 | 72 | 4.1 | 360 |
| Rowing | 4.1 | 100 | 3.3 | 105 | 3.3 | 110 | 3.6 | 315 |
| Sailing | 0.7 | 17 | 3.8 | 121 | 1.6 | 54 | 2.2 | 192 |
| Kayaking | 1.5 | 37 | 1.4 | 43 | 3.6 | 119 | 2.2 | 199 |
| Saltwater fishing | 1.6 | 39 | 1.6 | 51 | 1.1 | 35 | 1.4 | 125 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.9 | 47 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.4 | 46 | 1.0 | 93 |
| Scuba diving | 0.3 | 8 | 3.2 | 100 | 0.3 | 11 | 1.3 | 119 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0.3 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 8 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=3,147, age 55+=3,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 50.4 | 1,225 | 37.2 | 1,170 | 9.7 | 320 | 30.6 | 2,715 |
| Snowmobiling | 14.5 | 353 | 9.1 | 287 | 3.2 | 105 | 8.4 | 745 |
| Downhill skiing | 15.2 | 369 | 6.8 | 213 | 0.7 | 24 | 6.8 | 606 |
| Snowboarding | 5.8 | 140 | 2.4 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.4 | 214 |
| Cross country skiing | 4.2 | 101 | 2.4 | 74 | 0.4 | 12 | 2.1 | 187 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,432, age 35-54=3,147, age 55+=3,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 45.9 | 943 | 44.9 | 1,399 | 16.0 | 616 | 32.8 | 2,958 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 47.2 | 969 | 37.6 | 1,171 | 36.0 | 1,391 | 39.1 | 3,531 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 44.5 | 915 | 35.7 | 1,114 | 18.5 | 714 | 30.4 | 2,743 |
| Hunting (any type) | 16.1 | 330 | 10.4 | 323 | 1.1 | 44 | 7.7 | 697 |
| Drive off-road | 23.8 | 489 | 25.0 | 780 | 8.0 | 309 | 17.5 | 1,578 |
| Day hiking | 26.8 | 550 | 31.8 | 992 | 16.8 | 649 | 24.3 | 2,191 |
| Primitive camping | 22.5 | 463 | 17.1 | 532 | 5.2 | 202 | 13.3 | 1,197 |
| Small game hunting | 13.0 | 268 | 7.8 | 242 | 0.9 | 35 | 6.0 | 545 |
| Big game hunting | 10.4 | 214 | 4.4 | 136 | 0.9 | 35 | 4.3 | 385 |
| Mountain biking | 28.0 | 576 | 18.0 | 561 | 4.8 | 185 | 14.6 | 1,322 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 18.1 | 372 | 14.6 | 454 | 4.6 | 177 | 11.1 | 1,003 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 5.1 | 104 | 5.4 | 168 | 1.1 | 41 | 3.5 | 313 |
| Backpacking | 6.7 | 138 | 4.3 | 134 | 0.2 | 9 | 3.1 | 281 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,054, age 35-54=3,117, age 55+=3,860. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 65.0 | 1,336 | 72.2 | 2,249 | 60.6 | 2,340 | 65.6 | 5,925 |
| Sightseeing | 55.3 | 1,136 | 59.7 | 1,860 | 64.3 | 2,481 | 60.6 | 5,477 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 72.8 | 1,496 | 56.5 | 1,760 | 43.1 | 1,664 | 54.5 | 4,920 |
| Visit historic sites | 49.7 | 1,020 | 56.1 | 1,749 | 42.9 | 1,657 | 49.0 | 4,426 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 54.4 | 1,117 | 57.1 | 1,779 | 44.1 | 1,701 | 50.9 | 4,597 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 46.8 | 961 | 56.4 | 1,757 | 47.6 | 1,838 | 50.4 | 4,556 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 31.4 | 645 | 37.2 | 1,158 | 18.5 | 714 | 27.9 | 2,517 |
| View/photograph birds | 26.8 | 550 | 40.3 | 1,257 | 40.1 | 1,546 | 37.1 | 3,353 |
| View/photograph fish | 25.7 | 528 | 26.2 | 816 | 11.3 | 435 | 19.7 | 1,779 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 26.6 | 547 | 26.1 | 813 | 20.6 | 794 | 23.9 | 2,154 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,054, age 35-54=3,117, age 55+=3,860. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 96.5 | 1,983 | 91.5 | 2,851 | 89.3 | 3,448 | 91.7 | 8,282 |
| Family gathering | 86.3 | 1,772 | 84.1 | 2,620 | 75.4 | 2,909 | 80.8 | 7,301 |
| Picnicking | 66.2 | 1,360 | 72.1 | 2,247 | 58.7 | 2,265 | 65.0 | 5,872 |
| Driving for pleasure | 72.1 | 1,480 | 62.8 | 1,956 | 59.5 | 2,296 | 63.5 | 5,732 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 54.4 | 1,118 | 45.0 | 1,402 | 18.7 | 720 | 35.9 | 3,240 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 24.0 | 493 | 16.3 | 508 | 4.5 | 173 | 13.0 | 1,174 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,054, age 35-54=3,117, age 55+=3,860. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 51.3 | 1,053 | 38.2 | 1,190 | 16.1 | 622 | 31.7 | 2,865 |
| Warmwater fishing | 45.0 | 925 | 34.5 | 1,074 | 17.2 | 664 | 29.5 | 2,663 |
| Boating (any type) | 64.3 | 1,320 | 48.7 | 1,518 | 17.8 | 688 | 39.0 | 3,526 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 66.2 | 1,359 | 40.3 | 1,256 | 10.8 | 415 | 33.6 | 3,030 |
| Visit a beach | 51.9 | 1,066 | 35.5 | 1,105 | 18.7 | 722 | 32.0 | 2,893 |
| Motorboating | 45.5 | 935 | 41.7 | 1,300 | 14.0 | 542 | 30.7 | 2,777 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 60.9 | 1,250 | 41.5 | 1,295 | 8.7 | 337 | 31.9 | 2,882 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 39.8 | 817 | 29.4 | 917 | 7.7 | 298 | 22.5 | 2,032 |
| Coldwater fishing | 16.8 | 345 | 6.6 | 207 | 1.3 | 52 | 6.7 | 604 |
| Rafting | 23.5 | 482 | 16.5 | 513 | 2.4 | 91 | 12.0 | 1,086 |
| Waterskiing | 27.7 | 568 | 10.8 | 337 | 1.8 | 68 | 10.8 | 973 |
| Use personal watercraft | 26.9 | 553 | 8.4 | 262 | 2.7 | 103 | 10.2 | 918 |
| Canoeing | 18.7 | 384 | 11.5 | 358 | 1.7 | 64 | 8.9 | 806 |
| Snorkeling | 2.0 | 41 | 4.4 | 137 | 1.2 | 45 | 2.5 | 223 |
| Rowing | 6.1 | 125 | 3.4 | 106 | 1.1 | 41 | 3.0 | 272 |
| Sailing | 2.3 | 47 | 2.7 | 84 | 1.3 | 50 | 2.0 | 181 |
| Kayaking | 1.6 | 32 | 1.5 | 48 | 0.4 | 17 | 1.1 | 97 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.3 | 7 | 1.1 | 33 | 0.9 | 35 | 0.8 | 75 |
| Anadromous fishing | 1.6 | 33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.4 | 33 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0.3 | 7 | 1.1 | 33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.4 | 40 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.3 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.1 | 9 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,054, age 35-54=3,117, age 55+=3,860. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 46.7 | 959 | 32.6 | 1,015 | 6.0 | 230 | 24.4 | 2,204 |
| Snowmobiling | 13.5 | 278 | 3.5 | 110 | 1.6 | 63 | 5.0 | 451 |
| Downhill skiing | 9.4 | 193 | 8.2 | 255 | 1.4 | 53 | 5.5 | 501 |
| Snowboarding | 3.5 | 71 | 2.0 | 62 | 0.2 | 9 | 1.6 | 142 |
| Cross country skiing | 1.6 | 32 | 2.0 | 62 | 0.5 | 20 | 1.3 | 114 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,054, age 35-54=3,117, age 55+=3,860. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 25.0 | 7 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 25.0 | 7 | 33.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.6 | 11 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 25.0 | 7 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| Hunting (any type) | 7.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Drive off-road | 28.6 | 8 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.9 | 9 |
| Day hiking | 10.7 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 4 |
| Primitive camping | 7.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Small game hunting | 7.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Big game hunting | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Mountain biking | 17.9 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 5 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 7.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28, age 35-54=12, age 55+=3. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 28.6 | 8 | 33.3 | 4 | 33.3 | 1 | 30.2 | 13 |
| Sightseeing | 42.9 | 12 | 50.0 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 44.2 | 19 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 39.3 | 11 | 41.7 | 5 | 33.3 | 1 | 39.5 | 17 |
| Visit historic sites | 42.9 | 12 | 33.3 | 4 | 33.3 | 1 | 39.5 | 17 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 25.0 | 7 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 17.9 | 5 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 10.7 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.3 | 4 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.3 | 4 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 5 |
| View/photograph fish | 17.9 | 5 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 17.9 | 5 | 33.3 | 4 | 33.3 | 1 | 23.3 | 10 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28, age 35-54=12, age 55+=3. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 71.4 | 20 | 66.7 | 8 | 66.7 | 2 | 69.8 | 30 |
| Family gathering | 82.1 | 23 | 66.7 | 8 | 66.7 | 2 | 76.7 | 33 |
| Picnicking | 50.0 | 14 | 66.7 | 8 | 66.7 | 2 | 55.8 | 24 |
| Driving for pleasure | 42.9 | 12 | 50.0 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 44.2 | 19 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 46.4 | 13 | 33.3 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 39.5 | 17 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 10.7 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28, age 35-54=12, age 55+=3. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 25.0 | 7 | 33.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.6 | 11 |
| Warmwater fishing | 25.0 | 7 | 33.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.6 | 11 |
| Boating (any type) | 17.9 | 5 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 25.0 | 7 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| Visit a beach | 39.3 | 11 | 33.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34.9 | 15 |
| Motorboating | 10.7 | 3 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 4 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 17.9 | 5 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 6 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 25.0 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 7 |
| Coldwater fishing | 10.7 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 3 |
| Rafting | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Waterskiing | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Use personal watercraft | 10.7 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 3 |
| Canoeing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snorkeling | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Rowing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28, age 35-54=12, age 55+=3. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 25.0 | 7 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.6 | 8 |
| Snowmobiling | 7.1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Downhill skiing | 3.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Snowboarding | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28, age 35-54=12, age 55+=3. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Hunting (any type) | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Drive off-road | 14.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Day hiking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Primitive camping | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Small game hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Big game hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mountain biking | 14.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7, age 35-54=6, age 55+=1. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE National Forest Local Area |
| Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group |
| Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View/photograph natural scenery | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| Sightseeing | 42.9 | 3 | 50.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 | 6 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| Visit historic sites | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 14.3 | 1 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.4 | 3 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| View/photograph birds | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| View/photograph fish | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 14.3 | 1 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.4 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7, age 35-54=6, age 55+=1. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 85.7 | 6 | 83.3 | 5 | 100 | 1 | 85.7 | 12 |
| Family gathering | 85.7 | 6 | 100.0 | 6 | 100 | 1 | 92.9 | 13 |
| Picnicking | 57.1 | 4 | 66.7 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 64.3 | 9 |
| Driving for pleasure | 42.9 | 3 | 50.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 | 6 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 14.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7, age 35-54=6, age 55+=1. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Warmwater fishing | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Boating (any type) | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 14.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 2 |
| Visit a beach | 42.9 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 5 |
| Motorboating | 14.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 1 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 42.9 | 3 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | 4 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Coldwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rafting | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Waterskiing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Use personal watercraft | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Canoeing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snorkeling | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rowing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sailing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7, age 35-54=6, age 55+=1. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 28.6 | 2 | 16.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.4 | 3 |
| Snowmobiling | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Downhill skiing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snowboarding | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cross country skiing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7, age 35-54=6, age 55+=1. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 56.7 | 2,048 | 49.2 | 1,149 | 22.9 | 227 | 49.3 | 3,424 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 47.4 | 1,712 | 56.1 | 1,310 | 47.0 | 467 | 50.3 | 3,489 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 60.6 | 2,189 | 42.4 | 989 | 33.0 | 328 | 50.5 | 3,506 |
| Hunting (any type) | 76.2 | 2,751 | 70.1 | 1,636 | 54.1 | 537 | 71.0 | 4,924 |
| Drive off-road | 69.0 | 2,492 | 41.5 | 968 | 27.0 | 268 | 53.7 | 3,728 |
| Day hiking | 42.2 | 1,524 | 36.9 | 862 | 20.7 | 206 | 37.4 | 2,592 |
| Primitive camping | 78.7 | 2,841 | 49.7 | 1,160 | 21.2 | 211 | 60.7 | 4,212 |
| Small game hunting | 62.8 | 2,266 | 42.1 | 984 | 32.1 | 319 | 51.4 | 3,569 |
| Big game hunting | 74.2 | 2,678 | 47.8 | 1,116 | 36.1 | 358 | 59.8 | 4,152 |
| Mountain biking | 31.1 | 1,124 | 11.6 | 271 | 8.7 | 86 | 21.3 | 1,481 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 22.0 | 794 | 10.0 | 233 | 6.6 | 66 | 15.8 | 1,093 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 46.4 | 1,675 | 21.7 | 507 | 15.9 | 158 | 33.7 | 2,340 |
| Backpacking | 15.9 | 574 | 6.1 | 142 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.3 | 717 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,611, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=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. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 53.4 | 1,927 | 62.6 | 1,462 | 51.4 | 510 | 56.2 | 3,899 |
| Sightseeing | 58.1 | 2,099 | 42.5 | 992 | 45.4 | 451 | 51.0 | 3,542 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 54.5 | 1,969 | 58.2 | 1,358 | 35.2 | 350 | 53.0 | 3,677 |
| Visit historic sites | 70.1 | 2,533 | 43.9 | 1,025 | 57.2 | 568 | 59.5 | 4,126 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 52.7 | 1,903 | 47.0 | 1,098 | 48.8 | 485 | 50.2 | 3,486 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 31.5 | 1,136 | 34.2 | 798 | 36.7 | 364 | 33.1 | 2,298 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 51.3 | 1,852 | 36.3 | 848 | 38.7 | 384 | 44.4 | 3,084 |
| View/photograph birds | 29.1 | 1,051 | 31.3 | 731 | 41.3 | 410 | 31.6 | 2,192 |
| View/photograph fish | 33.1 | 1,194 | 31.1 | 727 | 33.4 | 332 | 32.5 | 2,253 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 24.7 | 891 | 32.6 | 762 | 29.5 | 293 | 28.0 | 1,946 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,611, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=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. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 74.1 | 2,677 | 79.8 | 1,864 | 76.9 | 764 | 76.5 | 5,305 |
| Family gathering | 81.9 | 2,956 | 71.6 | 1,673 | 71.6 | 711 | 77.0 | 5,340 |
| Picnicking | 58.5 | 2,112 | 68.8 | 1,606 | 64.2 | 638 | 62.8 | 4,356 |
| Driving for pleasure | 66.0 | 2,383 | 53.4 | 1,246 | 57.6 | 572 | 60.5 | 4,201 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 42.5 | 1,536 | 29.6 | 690 | 24.2 | 240 | 35.5 | 2,466 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 28.7 | 1,038 | 16.8 | 392 | 12.9 | 128 | 22.5 | 1,558 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,611, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=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. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 65.3 | 2,359 | 75.2 | 1,755 | 46.8 | 465 | 66.0 | 4,579 |
| Warmwater fishing | 69.0 | 2,493 | 71.6 | 1,671 | 43.1 | 428 | 66.2 | 4,592 |
| Boating (any type) | 59.7 | 2,156 | 50.0 | 1,168 | 31.3 | 311 | 52.4 | 3,635 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 72.7 | 2,627 | 50.0 | 1,167 | 6.1 | 61 | 55.6 | 3,855 |
| Visit a beach | 56.6 | 2,043 | 40.5 | 945 | 23.3 | 231 | 46.4 | 3,219 |
| Motorboating | 54.0 | 1,951 | 48.5 | 1,133 | 29.5 | 293 | 48.7 | 3,377 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 25.0 | 902 | 20.8 | 485 | 9.8 | 97 | 21.4 | 1,484 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 42.0 | 1,518 | 12.5 | 292 | 14.6 | 145 | 28.2 | 1,955 |
| Coldwater fishing | 30.8 | 1,111 | 21.9 | 511 | 21.3 | 212 | 26.4 | 1,834 |
| Rafting | 19.5 | 703 | 6.2 | 145 | 4.6 | 46 | 12.9 | 894 |
| Waterskiing | 20.6 | 744 | 6.4 | 150 | 5.8 | 58 | 13.7 | 952 |
| Use personal watercraft | 27.0 | 975 | 8.6 | 200 | 5.9 | 59 | 17.8 | 1,234 |
| Canoeing | 11.3 | 407 | 3.3 | 78 | 2.2 | 22 | 7.3 | 507 |
| Snorkeling | 11.4 | 411 | 7.7 | 180 | 2.4 | 24 | 8.9 | 615 |
| Rowing | 5.7 | 206 | 4.9 | 115 | 0.2 | 2 | 4.7 | 323 |
| Sailing | 3.4 | 121 | 1.6 | 37 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.3 | 158 |
| Kayaking | 0.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 25 | 1.4 | 14 | 0.6 | 40 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0.1 | 3 | 2.3 | 53 | 8.0 | 79 | 1.9 | 135 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.5 | 92 | 0.0 | 0 | 9.9 | 98 | 2.7 | 190 |
| Scuba diving | 3.3 | 118 | 5.6 | 131 | 3.2 | 32 | 4.0 | 281 |
| Windsurfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,611, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=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. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 49.8 | 1,800 | 39.0 | 911 | 11.9 | 118 | 40.8 | 2,829 |
| Snowmobiling | 32.4 | 1,170 | 15.3 | 358 | 6.2 | 62 | 22.9 | 1,590 |
| Downhill skiing | 7.2 | 259 | 6.8 | 159 | 2.8 | 28 | 6.4 | 446 |
| Snowboarding | 4.2 | 152 | 0.1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.2 | 155 |
| Cross country skiing | 3.3 | 118 | 0.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 16 | 2.0 | 136 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,611, age 35-54=2,335, age 55+=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. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 56.4 | 2,193 | 50.7 | 1,284 | 23.2 | 299 | 49.0 | 3,776 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 34.1 | 1,325 | 46.5 | 1,178 | 32.7 | 421 | 37.9 | 2,924 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 41.8 | 1,626 | 49.0 | 1,242 | 22.0 | 283 | 40.9 | 3,151 |
| Hunting (any type) | 31.4 | 1,221 | 22.0 | 558 | 7.9 | 102 | 24.4 | 1,881 |
| Drive off-road | 31.8 | 1,235 | 35.4 | 897 | 14.5 | 187 | 30.1 | 2,319 |
| Day hiking | 26.4 | 1,026 | 49.1 | 1,245 | 20.3 | 262 | 32.8 | 2,533 |
| Primitive camping | 27.9 | 1,086 | 30.8 | 780 | 21.4 | 276 | 27.8 | 2,142 |
| Small game hunting | 13.5 | 525 | 15.2 | 385 | 5.1 | 66 | 12.7 | 976 |
| Big game hunting | 19.1 | 742 | 14.4 | 366 | 7.3 | 94 | 15.6 | 1,202 |
| Mountain biking | 17.5 | 680 | 21.2 | 536 | 11.3 | 145 | 17.7 | 1,361 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 19.0 | 739 | 21.0 | 533 | 8.9 | 114 | 18.0 | 1,386 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 10.0 | 388 | 8.3 | 210 | 7.9 | 102 | 9.1 | 700 |
| Backpacking | 6.9 | 269 | 8.9 | 226 | 1.7 | 22 | 6.7 | 517 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,889, age 35-54=2,534, age 55+=1,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 59.5 | 2,315 | 65.0 | 1,647 | 63.0 | 811 | 61.9 | 4,773 |
| Sightseeing | 55.2 | 2,145 | 66.1 | 1,674 | 60.7 | 782 | 59.7 | 4,601 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 57.5 | 2,236 | 59.2 | 1,501 | 43.5 | 560 | 55.7 | 4,297 |
| Visit historic sites | 58.9 | 2,289 | 66.1 | 1,674 | 55.5 | 715 | 60.7 | 4,678 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 63.2 | 2,459 | 60.2 | 1,525 | 55.4 | 714 | 60.9 | 4,698 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 40.8 | 1,585 | 54.6 | 1,384 | 56.6 | 729 | 48.0 | 3,698 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 31.5 | 1,224 | 48.3 | 1,224 | 20.8 | 268 | 35.2 | 2,716 |
| View/photograph birds | 21.3 | 829 | 35.9 | 909 | 53.6 | 690 | 31.5 | 2,428 |
| View/photograph fish | 26.9 | 1,048 | 38.2 | 968 | 30.0 | 386 | 31.2 | 2,402 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 29.3 | 1,140 | 36.0 | 911 | 21.5 | 277 | 30.2 | 2,328 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,889, age 35-54=2,534, age 55+=1,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 97.9 | 3,808 | 91.8 | 2,325 | 94.6 | 1,219 | 95.3 | 7,352 |
| Family gathering | 78.5 | 3,052 | 91.6 | 2,320 | 80.0 | 1,031 | 83.0 | 6,403 |
| Picnicking | 66.4 | 2,582 | 84.1 | 2,130 | 76.2 | 981 | 73.8 | 5,693 |
| Driving for pleasure | 59.9 | 2,330 | 73.2 | 1,855 | 60.9 | 784 | 64.4 | 4,969 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 45.0 | 1,751 | 49.7 | 1,260 | 22.7 | 292 | 42.8 | 3,303 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 28.6 | 1,113 | 26.6 | 675 | 8.3 | 107 | 24.6 | 1,895 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,889, age 35-54=2,534, age 55+=1,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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 | 57.8 | 2,246 | 55.1 | 1,397 | 26.5 | 341 | 51.7 | 3,984 |
| Warmwater fishing | 48.5 | 1,886 | 49.5 | 1,254 | 24.1 | 311 | 44.8 | 3,451 |
| Boating (any type) | 50.9 | 1,979 | 59.9 | 1,519 | 22.2 | 286 | 49.1 | 3,784 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 70.0 | 2,722 | 55.2 | 1,399 | 16.5 | 212 | 56.2 | 4,333 |
| Visit a beach | 61.5 | 2,392 | 48.7 | 1,234 | 22.7 | 293 | 50.8 | 3,919 |
| Motorboating | 48.2 | 1,873 | 58.0 | 1,469 | 20.8 | 268 | 46.8 | 3,610 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 49.4 | 1,922 | 22.1 | 561 | 5.6 | 72 | 33.1 | 2,555 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 16.7 | 650 | 28.8 | 730 | 14.0 | 180 | 20.2 | 1,560 |
| Coldwater fishing | 25.1 | 978 | 14.7 | 373 | 14.3 | 184 | 19.9 | 1,535 |
| Rafting | 22.8 | 888 | 23.8 | 604 | 5.2 | 67 | 20.2 | 1,559 |
| Waterskiing | 15.7 | 612 | 12.5 | 317 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.1 | 930 |
| Use personal watercraft | 20.5 | 796 | 14.3 | 362 | 1.6 | 20 | 15.3 | 1,178 |
| Canoeing | 6.0 | 235 | 9.0 | 229 | 0.2 | 2 | 6.0 | 466 |
| Snorkeling | 4.4 | 171 | 7.3 | 184 | 1.7 | 22 | 4.9 | 377 |
| Rowing | 0.3 | 12 | 1.7 | 42 | 1.4 | 18 | 0.9 | 72 |
| Sailing | 5.0 | 194 | 2.8 | 70 | 2.6 | 33 | 3.9 | 297 |
| Kayaking | 1.2 | 48 | 2.0 | 50 | 1.9 | 24 | 1.6 | 122 |
| Saltwater fishing | 2.5 | 97 | 0.1 | 2 | 0.1 | 1 | 1.3 | 100 |
| Anadromous fishing | 2.4 | 94 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.2 | 94 |
| Scuba diving | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 3.5 | 137 | 0.1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.8 | 140 |
| Surfing | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,889, age 35-54=2,534, age 55+=1,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| SAMUEL R. MCKELVIE 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) | 55.8 | 2,172 | 36.2 | 917 | 15.0 | 193 | 42.6 | 3,282 |
| Snowmobiling | 34.2 | 1,329 | 12.2 | 308 | 4.4 | 57 | 22.0 | 1,694 |
| Downhill skiing | 4.5 | 176 | 2.4 | 62 | 2.2 | 28 | 3.4 | 266 |
| Snowboarding | 6.4 | 249 | 4.9 | 123 | 1.6 | 21 | 5.1 | 393 |
| Cross country skiing | 6.7 | 259 | 3.8 | 97 | 2.4 | 31 | 5.0 | 387 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,889, age 35-54=2,534, age 55+=1,288. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 20 | 2 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23.8 | 5 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 20 | 2 | 28.6 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 23.8 | 5 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 30 | 3 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | 6 |
| Hunting (any type) | 20 | 2 | 28.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 4 |
| Drive off-road | 20 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| Day hiking | 20 | 2 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23.8 | 5 |
| Primitive camping | 20 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| Small game hunting | 20 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| Big game hunting | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mountain biking | 20 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 2 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10, age 35-54=7, age 55+=4. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 5 | 57.1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 47.6 | 10 |
| Sightseeing | 50 | 5 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 42.9 | 9 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 70 | 7 | 57.1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 57.1 | 12 |
| Visit historic sites | 70 | 7 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 52.4 | 11 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 20 | 2 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 28.6 | 6 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 10 | 1 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 23.8 | 5 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 10 | 1 | 28.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| View/photograph birds | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| View/photograph fish | 10 | 1 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 2 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 10 | 1 | 28.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10, age 35-54=7, age 55+=4. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 8 | 85.7 | 6 | 75 | 3 | 81.0 | 17 |
| Family gathering | 100 | 10 | 85.7 | 6 | 100 | 4 | 95.2 | 20 |
| Picnicking | 50 | 5 | 57.1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 47.6 | 10 |
| Driving for pleasure | 70 | 7 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 52.4 | 11 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 50 | 5 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 42.9 | 9 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10, age 35-54=7, age 55+=4. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 30 | 3 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 33.3 | 7 |
| Warmwater fishing | 50 | 5 | 42.9 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 42.9 | 9 |
| Boating (any type) | 30 | 3 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | 6 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 20 | 2 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23.8 | 5 |
| Visit a beach | 40 | 4 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 7 |
| Motorboating | 20 | 2 | 28.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 4 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 30 | 3 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | 6 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 20 | 2 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 3 |
| Coldwater fishing | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Rafting | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Waterskiing | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Use personal watercraft | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Canoeing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Snorkeling | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rowing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sailing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kayaking | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scuba diving | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10, age 35-54=7, age 55+=4. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 3 | 42.9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.6 | 6 |
| Snowmobiling | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Downhill skiing | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Snowboarding | 10 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Cross country skiing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=10, age 35-54=7, age 55+=4. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developed camping | 20 | 4 | 34.8 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 20.3 | 12 |
| Visit a farm or agricultural setting | 25 | 5 | 30.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 2 | 23.7 | 14 |
| Visit a wilderness or primitive area | 30 | 6 | 34.8 | 8 | 12.5 | 2 | 27.1 | 16 |
| Hunting (any type) | 10 | 2 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 |
| Drive off-road | 15 | 3 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.5 | 5 |
| Day hiking | 20 | 4 | 30.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 2 | 22.0 | 13 |
| Primitive camping | 15 | 3 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.5 | 5 |
| Small game hunting | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.4 | 2 |
| Big game hunting | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mountain biking | 20 | 4 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 6 |
| Horseback riding on trails | 10 | 2 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.8 | 4 |
| Migratory bird hunting | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Backpacking | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.4 | 2 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20, age 35-54=23, age 55+=16. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 13 | 65.2 | 15 | 62.5 | 10 | 64.4 | 38 |
| Sightseeing | 50 | 10 | 60.9 | 14 | 62.5 | 10 | 57.6 | 34 |
| Visit nature centers, etc. | 75 | 15 | 60.9 | 14 | 37.5 | 6 | 59.3 | 35 |
| Visit historic sites | 50 | 10 | 60.9 | 14 | 43.8 | 7 | 52.5 | 31 |
| View/photograph other wildlife | 30 | 6 | 34.8 | 8 | 25.0 | 4 | 30.5 | 18 |
| View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. | 25 | 5 | 39.1 | 9 | 37.5 | 6 | 33.9 | 20 |
| Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. | 15 | 3 | 21.7 | 5 | 12.5 | 2 | 16.9 | 10 |
| View/photograph birds | 10 | 2 | 21.7 | 5 | 18.8 | 3 | 16.9 | 10 |
| View/photograph fish | 20 | 4 | 21.7 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 15.3 | 9 |
| Visit prehistoric/archeological sites | 20 | 4 | 30.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 2 | 22.0 | 13 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20, age 35-54=23, age 55+=16. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk for pleasure | 95 | 19 | 91.3 | 21 | 87.5 | 14 | 91.5 | 54 |
| Family gathering | 95 | 19 | 95.7 | 22 | 87.5 | 14 | 93.2 | 55 |
| Picnicking | 70 | 14 | 73.9 | 17 | 62.5 | 10 | 69.5 | 41 |
| Driving for pleasure | 70 | 14 | 60.9 | 14 | 62.5 | 10 | 64.4 | 38 |
| Bicycling (any type) | 65 | 13 | 47.8 | 11 | 18.8 | 3 | 45.8 | 27 |
| Horseback riding (any type) | 20 | 4 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 6 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20, age 35-54=23, age 55+=16. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| Activity | Age 16-34 % |
Age 16-34 # |
Age 35-54 % |
Age 35-54 # |
Age 55+ % |
Age 55+ # |
All Ages % |
All Ages # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater fishing | 25 | 5 | 30.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 2 | 23.7 | 14 |
| Warmwater fishing | 25 | 5 | 30.4 | 7 | 12.5 | 2 | 23.7 | 14 |
| Boating (any type) | 50 | 10 | 39.1 | 9 | 12.5 | 2 | 35.6 | 21 |
| Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. | 35 | 7 | 30.4 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 23.7 | 14 |
| Visit a beach | 50 | 10 | 39.1 | 9 | 12.5 | 2 | 35.6 | 21 |
| Motorboating | 20 | 4 | 30.4 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 18.6 | 11 |
| Swimming in an outdoor pool | 70 | 14 | 39.1 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 39.0 | 23 |
| Visit other waterside (besides beach) | 35 | 7 | 34.8 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 25.4 | 15 |
| Coldwater fishing | 20 | 4 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 6 |
| Rafting | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.4 | 2 |
| Waterskiing | 20 | 4 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.2 | 6 |
| Use personal watercraft | 25 | 5 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 7 |
| Canoeing | 10 | 2 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 |
| Snorkeling | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rowing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Sailing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kayaking | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Saltwater fishing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anadromous fishing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Scuba diving | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Windsurfing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Surfing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20, age 35-54=23, age 55+=16. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |
| 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 | 9 | 34.8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 28.8 | 17 |
| Snowmobiling | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Downhill skiing | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 | 2 |
| Snowboarding | 10 | 2 | 4.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 |
| Cross country skiing | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia. |
| Samuel R. McKelvie NF local area: 12 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20, age 35-54=23, age 55+=16. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only. |