HIAWATHA 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	46.0	78,640	51.8	108,313	38.9	77,940	45.6	264,893
Day hiking	36.2	61,842	48.4	101,377	27.2	54,569	37.5	217,788
Developed camping	50.3	85,993	39.3	82,316	23.0	46,133	36.9	214,442
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.4	67,380	38.6	80,803	30.2	60,451	35.9	208,634
Drive off-road	47.5	81,175	30.8	64,540	18.1	36,201	31.3	181,916
Mountain biking	40.7	69,542	35.8	74,859	18.1	36,305	31.1	180,706
Hunting (any type)	35.0	59,759	32.1	67,268	19.3	38,601	28.5	165,628
Big game hunting	31.9	54,577	27.9	58,389	17.4	34,853	25.5	147,819
Primitive camping	35.6	60,865	24.6	51,564	10.0	19,987	22.8	132,416
Small game hunting	22.8	38,941	22.1	46,305	7.0	14,042	17.1	99,288
Backpacking	18.0	30,827	10.4	21,662	6.3	12,695	11.2	65,184
Horseback riding on trails	13.8	23,660	11.5	23,989	3.6	7,256	9.5	54,905
Migratory bird hunting	7.5	12,749	3.5	7,303	1.2	2,370	3.9	22,422

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,916, age 35-54=209,288, age 55+=200,481. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	57.9	99,022	78.4	164,154	67.3	135,023	68.6	398,199
View/photograph other wildlife	54.8	93,660	72.6	151,972	61.7	123,780	63.6	369,412
Sightseeing	58.7	100,261	71.6	149,896	57.6	115,490	63.0	365,647
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	58.0	99,193	62.5	130,758	49.0	98,304	56.5	328,255
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	43.8	74,895	63.3	132,529	57.2	114,730	55.5	322,154
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.2	90,936	66.8	139,815	45.4	91,102	55.4	321,853
Visit historic sites	47.1	80,548	58.1	121,655	48.9	97,995	51.7	300,198
View/photograph birds	29.3	50,061	53.1	111,141	51.5	103,235	45.5	264,437
View/photograph fish	30.4	51,932	38.1	79,685	28.3	56,700	32.4	188,317
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.2	34,450	27.5	57,523	17.4	34,911	21.9	126,884

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,916, age 35-54=209,288, age 55+=200,481. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	81.5	139,253	91.1	190,737	86.5	173,327	86.7	503,317
Family gathering	77.9	133,069	81.5	170,548	74.0	148,298	77.8	451,915
Driving for pleasure	63.6	108,643	69.1	144,695	63.0	126,260	65.4	379,598
Picnicking	57.1	97,576	65.7	137,473	56.5	113,323	60.0	348,372
Bicycling (any type)	53.5	91,428	53.1	111,031	32.6	65,456	46.1	267,915
Horseback riding (any type)	16.5	28,192	14.5	30,394	3.6	7,180	11.3	65,766

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,916, age 35-54=209,288, age 55+=200,481. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	76.8	131,238	69.3	145,119	41.5	83,130	61.9	359,487
Visit a beach	71.6	122,305	64.9	135,856	43.1	86,342	59.3	344,503
Boating (any type)	69.8	119,358	63.5	132,936	45.0	90,155	59.0	342,449
Freshwater fishing	54.1	92,418	48.9	102,322	37.6	75,349	46.5	270,089
Motorboating	50.4	86,155	46.9	98,101	32.6	65,438	43.0	249,694
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.6	98,412	45.3	94,848	27.6	55,265	42.8	248,525
Warmwater fishing	47.0	80,316	43.7	91,440	24.0	48,171	37.9	219,927
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.6	62,617	37.3	78,141	24.3	48,625	32.6	189,383
Canoeing	32.9	56,202	29.1	60,950	16.5	33,168	25.9	150,320
Coldwater fishing	28.0	47,822	23.0	48,039	16.3	32,758	22.1	128,619
Rafting	28.4	48,601	16.7	34,958	5.0	10,008	16.1	93,567
Use personal watercraft	25.0	42,801	12.3	25,797	8.7	17,343	14.8	85,941
Waterskiing	25.3	43,227	12.0	25,014	3.3	6,615	12.9	74,856
Anadromous fishing	10.4	17,841	13.8	28,840	7.4	14,742	10.6	61,423
Snorkeling	16.2	27,763	11.8	24,784	3.3	6,614	10.2	59,161
Rowing	10.5	17,932	11.9	24,937	6.9	13,908	9.8	56,777
Kayaking	9.5	16,182	6.0	12,485	4.1	8,250	6.4	36,917
Sailing	7.7	13,114	6.2	13,029	4.2	8,516	6.0	34,659
Saltwater fishing	4.7	8,063	1.7	3,484	3.9	7,772	3.3	19,319
Scuba diving	2.6	4,497	0.9	1,865	0.1	225	1.1	6,587
Windsurfing	1.7	2,840	1.6	3,402	0.1	205	1.1	6,447
Surfing	0.8	1,325	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1,325

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,916, age 35-54=209,288, age 55+=200,481. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	66.5	113,684	60.9	127,379	29.5	59,063	51.7	300,126
Snowmobiling	33.9	57,949	29.3	61,391	12.1	24,290	24.7	143,630
Cross country skiing	16.4	27,971	23.5	49,120	13.5	27,044	17.9	104,135
Downhill skiing	20.7	35,344	13.8	28,805	5.7	11,455	13.0	75,604
Snowboarding	15.2	25,973	4.3	9,100	0.9	1,891	6.4	36,964

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=170,916, age 35-54=209,288, age 55+=200,481. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	43.5	725	45.4	441	36.0	134	43.2	1,300
Day hiking	53.2	888	61.8	601	37.6	140	54.1	1,629
Developed camping	41.8	697	30.1	293	19.1	71	35.2	1,061
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.6	410	34.3	333	20.2	75	27.2	818
Drive off-road	48.6	811	31.1	302	15.9	59	38.9	1,172
Mountain biking	44.1	736	38.4	373	18.8	70	39.1	1,179
Hunting (any type)	36.0	600	34.6	336	23.1	86	33.9	1,022
Big game hunting	28.5	475	26.7	260	18.3	68	26.7	803
Primitive camping	29.8	497	23.0	224	11.6	43	25.4	764
Small game hunting	23.7	395	21.2	206	7.5	28	20.9	629
Backpacking	25.5	425	12.9	125	13.2	49	19.9	599
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	240	7.5	73	3.2	12	10.8	325
Migratory bird hunting	7.1	118	2.5	24	0.8	3	4.8	145

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,668, age 35-54=972, age 55+=372. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	43.7	729	58.5	569	44.9	167	48.6	1,465
View/photograph other wildlife	36.3	606	46.5	452	36.0	134	39.6	1,192
Sightseeing	37.8	630	47.4	461	36.8	137	40.8	1,228
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	40.9	682	41.4	402	34.7	129	40.3	1,213
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.4	441	44.0	428	34.7	129	33.1	998
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.3	789	61.5	598	44.4	165	51.5	1,552
Visit historic sites	35.0	583	47.4	461	34.7	129	38.9	1,173
View/photograph birds	19.1	318	30.5	296	28.5	106	23.9	720
View/photograph fish	25.5	426	27.2	264	22.3	83	25.7	773
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.7	328	31.5	306	20.2	75	23.5	709

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,668, age 35-54=972, age 55+=372. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	67.4	1,124	77.7	755	72.0	268	71.3	2,147
Family gathering	73.6	1,228	79.7	775	72.8	271	75.5	2,274
Driving for pleasure	42.1	702	47.5	462	39.2	146	43.5	1,310
Picnicking	45.1	752	57.1	555	42.5	158	48.6	1,465
Bicycling (any type)	52.9	882	54.9	534	34.9	130	51.3	1,546
Horseback riding (any type)	17.9	298	11.6	113	3.8	14	14.1	425

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,668, age 35-54=972, age 55+=372. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	58.0	968	56.8	552	33.6	125	54.6	1,645
Visit a beach	60.8	1,014	53.7	522	33.6	125	55.1	1,661
Boating (any type)	44.9	749	38.9	378	29.6	110	41.1	1,237
Freshwater fishing	45.5	759	41.5	403	39.2	146	43.4	1,308
Motorboating	29.6	494	27.4	266	18.8	70	27.6	830
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.6	728	34.7	337	28.8	107	38.9	1,172
Warmwater fishing	32.2	537	29.2	284	19.1	71	29.6	892
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.0	483	36.3	353	22.8	85	30.6	921
Canoeing	20.4	340	14.4	140	9.1	34	17.1	514
Coldwater fishing	33.9	565	29.7	289	29.3	109	32.0	963
Rafting	17.9	299	12.4	121	4.0	15	14.4	435
Use personal watercraft	15.9	266	9.3	90	6.2	23	12.6	379
Waterskiing	15.4	257	8.5	83	0.3	1	11.3	341
Anadromous fishing	8.0	134	12.4	121	8.1	30	9.5	285
Snorkeling	8.7	145	7.8	76	0.8	3	7.4	224
Rowing	9.7	162	9.7	94	5.4	20	9.2	276
Kayaking	4.6	76	3.7	36	0.3	1	3.8	113
Sailing	3.5	58	3.2	31	2.7	10	3.3	99
Saltwater fishing	3.2	54	0.7	7	4.6	17	2.6	78
Scuba diving	1.5	25	0.5	5	0.0	0	1.0	30
Windsurfing	0.4	7	0.3	3	0.0	0	0.3	10
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,668, age 35-54=972, age 55+=372. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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)	54.9	915	53.3	518	27.7	103	51.0	1,536
Snowmobiling	21.3	355	18.7	182	10.2	38	19.1	575
Cross country skiing	4.7	78	11.9	116	7.0	26	7.3	220
Downhill skiing	20.1	336	11.2	109	6.5	24	15.6	469
Snowboarding	25.8	430	6.9	67	0.3	1	16.5	498

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,668, age 35-54=972, age 55+=372. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	26.6	331	34.3	265	23.0	91	28.5	687
Day hiking	34.2	425	54.9	424	27.8	110	39.8	959
Developed camping	36.3	451	30.1	233	16.2	64	31.0	748
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.0	385	19.1	148	21.5	85	25.6	618
Drive off-road	28.2	351	19.0	147	13.7	54	22.9	552
Mountain biking	40.6	505	36.0	278	19.0	75	35.6	858
Hunting (any type)	10.0	124	8.3	64	1.3	5	8.0	193
Big game hunting	7.2	90	4.5	35	0.8	3	5.3	128
Primitive camping	25.9	322	14.7	114	4.6	18	18.8	454
Small game hunting	2.6	32	4.4	34	0.0	0	2.7	66
Backpacking	13.5	168	9.4	73	0.3	1	10.0	242
Horseback riding on trails	9.1	113	11.8	91	1.0	4	8.6	208
Migratory bird hunting	2.0	25	0.6	5	0.0	0	1.2	30

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,243, age 35-54=773, age 55+=395. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	42.0	522	56.8	439	53.2	210	48.6	1,171
View/photograph other wildlife	33.5	417	45.4	351	39.7	157	38.4	925
Sightseeing	35.4	440	41.9	324	33.7	133	37.2	897
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.9	421	38.9	301	28.4	112	34.6	834
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.8	457	45.4	351	45.1	178	40.9	986
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.6	691	66.5	514	41.8	165	56.8	1,370
Visit historic sites	39.8	495	45.1	349	42.0	166	41.9	1,010
View/photograph birds	16.7	207	33.8	261	33.7	133	24.9	601
View/photograph fish	17.9	223	27.2	210	17.2	68	20.8	501
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.7	294	27.6	213	17.0	67	23.8	574

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,243, age 35-54=773, age 55+=395. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	69.7	866	74.8	578	72.7	287	71.8	1,731
Family gathering	77.7	966	78.0	603	70.9	280	76.7	1,849
Driving for pleasure	42.1	523	43.1	333	42.5	168	42.5	1,024
Picnicking	55.9	695	58.0	448	56.2	222	56.6	1,365
Bicycling (any type)	58.6	729	54.6	422	32.7	129	53.1	1,280
Horseback riding (any type)	11.3	140	14.2	110	1.0	4	10.5	254

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,243, age 35-54=773, age 55+=395. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.4	738	48.1	372	30.1	119	51.0	1,229
Visit a beach	53.3	662	48.6	376	35.4	140	48.9	1,178
Boating (any type)	38.7	481	36.6	283	22.8	90	35.4	854
Freshwater fishing	28.5	354	25.4	196	14.4	57	25.2	607
Motorboating	23.4	291	22.3	172	14.4	57	21.6	520
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.7	705	42.9	332	19.7	78	46.2	1,115
Warmwater fishing	21.2	263	20.1	155	8.4	33	18.7	451
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.7	369	23.5	182	14.9	59	25.3	610
Canoeing	14.0	174	15.4	119	7.8	31	13.4	324
Coldwater fishing	19.4	241	14.5	112	5.1	20	15.5	373
Rafting	24.1	300	11.5	89	1.8	7	16.4	396
Use personal watercraft	20.2	251	8.4	65	5.1	20	13.9	336
Waterskiing	13.0	162	4.7	36	0.3	1	8.3	199
Anadromous fishing	3.8	47	3.4	26	0.3	1	3.1	74
Snorkeling	8.4	104	4.5	35	0.8	3	5.9	142
Rowing	4.7	59	6.6	51	4.3	17	5.3	127
Kayaking	5.6	70	2.6	20	0.5	2	3.8	92
Sailing	3.7	46	2.5	19	0.0	0	2.7	65
Saltwater fishing	3.9	49	1.2	9	0.3	1	2.4	59
Scuba diving	0.6	7	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	7
Windsurfing	0.4	5	0.3	2	0.0	0	0.3	7
Surfing	2.7	34	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.4	34

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,243, age 35-54=773, age 55+=395. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	53.7	668	45.4	351	21.3	84	45.7	1,103
Snowmobiling	17.1	213	14.1	109	3.3	13	13.9	335
Cross country skiing	13.4	166	12.2	94	6.3	25	11.8	285
Downhill skiing	17.1	212	13.6	105	3.0	12	13.6	329
Snowboarding	13.6	169	4.4	34	0.3	1	8.5	204

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,243, age 35-54=773, age 55+=395. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	56.8	46,791	59.1	59,436	47.6	43,396	54.6	149,623
Day hiking	43.8	36,127	51.3	51,636	31.7	28,881	42.5	116,644
Developed camping	54.6	45,023	39.9	40,113	24.7	22,488	39.3	107,624
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.2	29,840	49.9	50,210	29.5	26,874	39.0	106,924
Drive off-road	59.7	49,157	38.5	38,746	20.2	18,419	38.8	106,322
Mountain biking	43.1	35,502	37.4	37,629	18.3	16,716	32.8	89,847
Hunting (any type)	54.7	45,042	52.6	52,945	36.9	33,625	48.0	131,612
Big game hunting	50.5	41,640	47.5	47,760	32.9	30,011	43.6	119,411
Primitive camping	37.6	30,981	29.6	29,764	14.8	13,470	27.1	74,215
Small game hunting	40.6	33,481	36.8	36,990	14.7	13,432	30.6	83,903
Backpacking	23.2	19,096	12.2	12,261	11.9	10,885	15.4	42,242
Horseback riding on trails	17.0	14,017	9.0	9,029	4.3	3,891	9.8	26,937
Migratory bird hunting	11.4	9,366	5.1	5,122	2.4	2,154	6.1	16,642

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=82,401, age 35-54=100,639, age 55+=91,120. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	60.1	49,501	80.5	81,027	61.3	55,836	68.0	186,364
View/photograph other wildlife	58.6	48,289	74.5	74,960	59.2	53,921	64.6	177,170
Sightseeing	61.0	50,293	76.5	76,962	60.7	55,321	66.6	182,576
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	64.1	52,831	64.8	65,213	54.2	49,405	61.1	167,449
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.9	31,257	63.5	63,917	48.2	43,951	50.7	139,125
Visit nature centers, etc.	49.8	41,013	64.6	64,998	46.6	42,495	54.2	148,506
Visit historic sites	44.5	36,697	59.7	60,058	43.5	39,667	49.8	136,422
View/photograph birds	31.8	26,205	51.3	51,602	47.5	43,324	44.2	121,131
View/photograph fish	35.6	29,330	38.3	38,525	32.3	29,458	35.5	97,313
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.3	15,073	29.4	29,600	18.9	17,182	22.6	61,855

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=82,401, age 35-54=100,639, age 55+=91,120. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.6	66,426	92.7	93,267	86.6	78,900	87.0	238,593
Family gathering	76.0	62,635	82.1	82,641	75.3	68,576	78.0	213,852
Driving for pleasure	64.8	53,384	72.6	73,107	60.3	54,909	66.2	181,400
Picnicking	51.3	42,309	65.0	65,391	47.9	43,683	55.2	151,383
Bicycling (any type)	51.4	42,326	53.4	53,709	34.1	31,068	46.4	127,103
Horseback riding (any type)	20.2	16,684	13.3	13,422	4.4	3,971	12.4	34,077

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=82,401, age 35-54=100,639, age 55+=91,120. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	76.8	63,314	74.8	75,295	43.2	39,384	64.9	177,993
Visit a beach	76.1	62,709	67.4	67,877	41.0	37,403	61.3	167,989
Boating (any type)	76.2	62,791	66.5	66,956	50.6	46,072	64.1	175,819
Freshwater fishing	66.3	54,652	60.7	61,041	56.8	51,775	61.1	167,468
Motorboating	57.3	47,179	52.4	52,752	37.1	33,840	48.8	133,771
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.0	42,009	41.0	41,268	32.8	29,874	41.3	113,151
Warmwater fishing	57.0	46,956	52.1	52,465	34.5	31,448	47.7	130,869
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.6	30,157	45.5	45,765	29.6	26,996	37.5	102,918
Canoeing	39.7	32,676	28.7	28,856	17.6	16,049	28.3	77,581
Coldwater fishing	33.9	27,900	30.0	30,189	29.2	26,597	30.9	84,686
Rafting	24.8	20,453	17.4	17,483	5.6	5,140	15.7	43,076
Use personal watercraft	22.2	18,304	13.2	13,268	10.3	9,377	14.9	40,949
Waterskiing	28.2	23,273	15.4	15,486	3.6	3,304	15.3	42,063
Anadromous fishing	13.6	11,186	20.9	21,054	13.3	12,086	16.2	44,326
Snorkeling	16.5	13,567	14.9	14,995	3.0	2,710	11.4	31,272
Rowing	14.4	11,881	14.4	14,474	7.9	7,178	12.2	33,533
Kayaking	9.0	7,397	7.2	7,235	4.2	3,806	6.7	18,438
Sailing	7.4	6,098	7.0	7,034	7.1	6,431	7.1	19,563
Saltwater fishing	4.1	3,399	1.4	1,447	5.8	5,264	3.7	10,110
Scuba diving	3.3	2,710	1.7	1,706	0.2	222	1.7	4,638
Windsurfing	1.6	1,298	1.4	1,447	0.2	202	1.1	2,947
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=82,401, age 35-54=100,639, age 55+=91,120. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	68.2	56,167	66.1	66,503	33.7	30,685	55.9	153,355
Snowmobiling	38.5	31,763	33.5	33,727	18.0	16,378	29.9	81,868
Cross country skiing	9.0	7,453	23.4	23,593	15.9	14,455	16.6	45,501
Downhill skiing	22.9	18,844	12.9	12,991	7.6	6,958	14.1	38,793
Snowboarding	19.3	15,900	5.2	5,269	1.2	1,069	8.1	22,238

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=82,401, age 35-54=100,639, age 55+=91,120. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.7	26,117	44.4	43,921	31.2	32,985	36.8	103,023
Day hiking	28.2	21,200	45.7	45,231	23.3	24,575	32.5	91,006
Developed camping	47.1	35,451	39.4	38,934	21.6	22,810	34.7	97,195
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	44.9	33,790	27.9	27,626	30.9	32,636	33.6	94,052
Drive off-road	34.6	26,056	23.1	22,866	16.2	17,069	23.6	65,991
Mountain biking	39.4	29,638	34.8	34,398	18.0	19,000	29.7	83,036
Hunting (any type)	14.9	11,200	11.9	11,752	4.0	4,274	9.7	27,226
Big game hunting	12.7	9,592	8.4	8,265	3.9	4,143	7.9	22,000
Primitive camping	33.0	24,811	19.1	18,917	5.6	5,955	17.8	49,683
Small game hunting	4.6	3,462	7.9	7,811	0.4	412	4.2	11,685
Backpacking	12.3	9,249	8.4	8,357	1.4	1,524	6.8	19,130
Horseback riding on trails	10.7	8,058	14.1	13,995	3.1	3,242	9.0	25,295
Migratory bird hunting	3.5	2,620	2.0	1,943	0.2	187	1.7	4,750

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,253, age 35-54=98,937, age 55+=105,646. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	57.7	43,452	77.7	76,899	72.9	77,004	70.5	197,355
View/photograph other wildlife	53.2	40,006	72.3	71,548	64.3	67,920	64.1	179,474
Sightseeing	57.4	43,212	67.4	66,726	55.2	58,271	60.1	168,209
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	53.1	39,931	60.7	60,071	44.5	47,017	52.5	147,019
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	52.2	39,316	64.4	63,735	65.3	68,977	61.5	172,028
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.1	43,701	69.7	68,993	44.5	47,043	57.1	159,737
Visit historic sites	50.9	38,279	56.9	56,289	53.5	56,528	54.0	151,096
View/photograph birds	27.9	20,985	56.2	55,606	55.2	58,344	48.2	134,935
View/photograph fish	25.1	18,855	38.0	37,633	24.8	26,153	29.5	82,641
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.1	16,630	25.3	25,036	16.1	17,035	21.0	58,701

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,253, age 35-54=98,937, age 55+=105,646. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	83.1	62,524	89.8	88,860	86.4	91,270	86.7	242,654
Family gathering	80.0	60,188	80.8	79,932	72.8	76,945	77.6	217,065
Driving for pleasure	64.2	48,278	66.5	65,816	65.5	69,247	65.5	183,341
Picnicking	63.7	47,919	66.4	65,660	63.9	67,487	64.7	181,066
Bicycling (any type)	56.8	42,732	53.2	52,681	31.5	33,259	46.0	128,672
Horseback riding (any type)	12.7	9,540	15.8	15,660	2.9	3,084	10.1	28,284

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,253, age 35-54=98,937, age 55+=105,646. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	79.3	59,643	64.6	63,956	40.0	42,227	59.3	165,826
Visit a beach	67.1	50,523	62.5	61,851	44.8	47,311	57.1	159,685
Boating (any type)	66.4	49,958	62.0	61,359	40.4	42,660	55.0	153,977
Freshwater fishing	41.9	31,513	37.4	37,011	21.0	22,183	32.4	90,707
Motorboating	45.7	34,419	42.5	42,046	29.0	30,587	38.3	107,052
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.8	50,245	50.6	50,028	23.2	24,506	44.6	124,779
Warmwater fishing	37.6	28,287	35.8	35,379	15.1	15,907	28.4	79,573
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.5	28,243	29.3	28,992	19.6	20,736	27.9	77,971
Canoeing	27.2	20,476	30.3	30,013	15.7	16,591	24.0	67,080
Coldwater fishing	19.9	14,948	14.8	14,646	4.9	5,170	12.4	34,764
Rafting	33.5	25,180	16.2	16,052	4.4	4,694	16.4	45,926
Use personal watercraft	28.8	21,678	11.6	11,429	7.2	7,636	14.6	40,743
Waterskiing	24.0	18,094	9.0	8,862	3.1	3,248	10.8	30,204
Anadromous fishing	6.9	5,225	6.3	6,274	2.2	2,342	4.9	13,841
Snorkeling	16.4	12,362	8.8	8,723	3.6	3,808	8.9	24,893
Rowing	6.8	5,088	9.7	9,627	6.2	6,519	7.6	21,234
Kayaking	10.6	7,970	4.9	4,859	4.1	4,349	6.1	17,178
Sailing	8.3	6,213	5.6	5,507	1.9	1,965	4.9	13,685
Saltwater fishing	5.3	3,974	1.9	1,870	2.2	2,342	2.9	8,186
Scuba diving	1.8	1,375	0.1	70	0.0	0	0.5	1,445
Windsurfing	1.7	1,253	1.8	1,735	0.0	0	1.1	2,988
Surfing	1.7	1,253	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	1,253

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,253, age 35-54=98,937, age 55+=105,646. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	66.6	50,098	56.2	55,647	25.9	27,323	47.6	133,068
Snowmobiling	30.9	23,260	25.8	25,575	7.1	7,547	20.1	56,382
Cross country skiing	25.5	19,210	24.3	24,022	11.6	12,215	19.8	55,447
Downhill skiing	19.2	14,412	15.0	14,815	4.1	4,336	12.0	33,563
Snowboarding	10.2	7,706	3.4	3,355	0.7	791	4.2	11,852

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=75,253, age 35-54=98,937, age 55+=105,646. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.5	1,045	29.7	700	20.6	36	28.7	1,781
Day hiking	13.9	509	15.8	372	8.0	14	14.4	895
Developed camping	25.7	944	18.3	431	9.7	17	22.4	1,392
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	17.2	632	24.3	573	13.1	23	19.8	1,228
Drive off-road	35.4	1,301	22.3	526	10.3	18	29.7	1,845
Mountain biking	24.3	891	20.7	487	9.1	16	22.5	1,394
Hunting (any type)	7.4	272	7.1	168	3.4	6	7.2	446
Big game hunting	5.7	211	5.3	126	2.3	4	5.5	341
Primitive camping	7.2	265	5.6	133	1.7	3	6.5	401
Small game hunting	5.0	183	4.5	107	1.1	2	4.7	292
Backpacking	7.7	283	3.7	87	2.3	4	6.0	374
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	267	3.6	85	1.1	2	5.7	354
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	15	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.3	16

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,672, age 35-54=2,357, age 55+=175. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	34.7	1,275	46.8	1,104	34.9	61	39.3	2,440
View/photograph other wildlife	28.3	1,041	36.2	853	30.3	53	31.4	1,947
Sightseeing	51.0	1,872	63.6	1,498	46.9	82	55.6	3,452
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.5	938	25.8	607	20.0	35	25.5	1,580
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	21.8	800	36.9	869	29.7	52	27.7	1,721
Visit nature centers, etc.	38.4	1,411	49.8	1,174	35.4	62	42.7	2,647
Visit historic sites	32.2	1,183	43.8	1,033	33.1	58	36.7	2,274
View/photograph birds	16.9	621	27.2	642	22.3	39	21.0	1,302
View/photograph fish	22.9	842	24.1	567	20.0	35	23.3	1,444
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.5	644	28.2	664	18.3	32	21.6	1,340

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,672, age 35-54=2,357, age 55+=175. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	75.6	2,777	87.1	2,052	81.7	143	80.1	4,972
Family gathering	75.8	2,782	82.7	1,949	78.9	138	78.5	4,869
Driving for pleasure	45.5	1,669	51.3	1,210	42.3	74	47.6	2,953
Picnicking	49.6	1,820	62.2	1,466	44.6	78	54.2	3,364
Bicycling (any type)	43.0	1,578	45.1	1,063	29.7	52	43.4	2,693
Horseback riding (any type)	9.0	329	6.0	141	1.1	2	7.6	472

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,672, age 35-54=2,357, age 55+=175. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	32.3	1,186	31.4	741	17.7	31	31.6	1,958
Visit a beach	63.7	2,338	56.1	1,323	34.3	60	60.0	3,721
Boating (any type)	26.9	987	23.1	545	17.7	31	25.2	1,563
Freshwater fishing	32.8	1,205	28.9	682	29.1	51	31.2	1,938
Motorboating	15.5	569	13.7	324	8.0	14	14.6	907
Swimming in an outdoor pool	36.6	1,343	28.8	679	21.1	37	33.2	2,059
Warmwater fishing	24.8	912	22.2	523	13.7	24	23.5	1,459
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.9	769	26.4	622	17.1	30	22.9	1,421
Canoeing	9.7	357	6.8	161	2.3	4	8.4	522
Coldwater fishing	23.4	859	20.4	480	19.4	34	22.1	1,373
Rafting	6.4	235	4.5	105	0.6	1	5.5	341
Use personal watercraft	10.3	380	6.0	141	3.4	6	8.5	527
Waterskiing	3.7	137	1.9	44	0.0	0	2.9	181
Anadromous fishing	7.7	281	12.0	284	5.1	9	9.3	574
Snorkeling	6.4	234	5.7	134	0.0	0	5.9	368
Rowing	2.7	100	2.5	59	0.6	1	2.6	160
Kayaking	2.5	91	1.9	45	0.6	1	2.2	137
Sailing	4.9	179	4.4	103	2.3	4	4.6	286
Saltwater fishing	3.4	124	0.9	21	2.3	4	2.4	149
Scuba diving	0.9	33	0.4	9	0.0	0	0.7	42
Windsurfing	1.3	47	1.1	26	0.0	0	1.2	73
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,672, age 35-54=2,357, age 55+=175. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	36.5	1,341	35.8	844	18.3	32	35.7	2,217
Snowmobiling	9.4	344	8.6	203	2.3	4	8.9	551
Cross country skiing	2.5	90	6.4	150	2.3	4	3.9	244
Downhill skiing	10.2	375	5.9	138	2.3	4	8.3	517
Snowboarding	9.7	355	2.5	58	0.0	0	6.7	413

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,672, age 35-54=2,357, age 55+=175. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	17.4	75	20.8	42	10.8	7	17.8	124
Day hiking	8.4	36	14.4	29	3.1	2	9.6	67
Developed camping	21.4	92	17.8	36	7.7	5	19.1	133
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.2	91	12.9	26	9.2	6	17.6	123
Drive off-road	20.2	87	13.9	28	7.7	5	17.2	120
Mountain biking	21.6	93	18.8	38	7.7	5	19.5	136
Hunting (any type)	1.2	5	0.5	1	0.0	0	0.9	6
Big game hunting	0.7	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	3
Primitive camping	6.0	26	2.5	5	0.0	0	4.4	31
Small game hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Backpacking	3.5	15	1.5	3	0.0	0	2.6	18
Horseback riding on trails	4.4	19	5.0	10	0.0	0	4.2	29
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=430, age 35-54=202, age 55+=65. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	32.8	141	44.6	90	40.0	26	36.9	257
View/photograph other wildlife	26.3	113	35.1	71	35.4	23	29.7	207
Sightseeing	46.5	200	55.4	112	43.1	28	48.8	340
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.5	88	22.3	45	15.4	10	20.5	143
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.5	127	36.1	73	40.0	26	32.4	226
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.1	194	55.0	111	35.4	23	47.1	328
Visit historic sites	37.2	160	40.6	82	40.0	26	38.5	268
View/photograph birds	14.9	64	30.7	62	30.8	20	20.9	146
View/photograph fish	16.0	69	26.7	54	10.8	7	18.7	130
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.7	89	22.3	45	10.8	7	20.2	141

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=430, age 35-54=202, age 55+=65. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	77.4	333	84.7	171	83.1	54	80.1	558
Family gathering	80.5	346	81.7	165	69.2	45	79.8	556
Driving for pleasure	45.1	194	46.0	93	43.1	28	45.2	315
Picnicking	60.9	262	65.3	132	60.0	39	62.1	433
Bicycling (any type)	47.7	205	45.0	91	30.8	20	45.3	316
Horseback riding (any type)	4.9	21	5.4	11	0.0	0	4.6	32

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=430, age 35-54=202, age 55+=65. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	33.0	142	27.2	55	15.4	10	29.7	207
Visit a beach	54.7	235	52.0	105	40.0	26	52.5	366
Boating (any type)	22.3	96	19.8	40	9.2	6	20.4	142
Freshwater fishing	20.0	86	17.3	35	4.6	3	17.8	124
Motorboating	11.9	51	10.9	22	4.6	3	10.9	76
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.5	200	34.7	70	15.4	10	40.2	280
Warmwater fishing	16.7	72	14.9	30	1.5	1	14.8	103
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.4	92	16.8	34	7.7	5	18.8	131
Canoeing	6.5	28	5.4	11	0.0	0	5.6	39
Coldwater fishing	12.8	55	8.4	17	0.0	0	10.3	72
Rafting	8.4	36	3.0	6	0.0	0	6.0	42
Use personal watercraft	12.8	55	3.5	7	0.0	0	8.9	62
Waterskiing	2.3	10	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.4	10
Anadromous fishing	3.3	14	2.5	5	0.0	0	2.7	19
Snorkeling	6.0	26	1.5	3	0.0	0	4.2	29
Rowing	0.7	3	0.5	1	0.0	0	0.6	4
Kayaking	2.1	9	0.5	1	0.0	0	1.4	10
Sailing	4.7	20	2.5	5	0.0	0	3.6	25
Saltwater fishing	3.5	15	0.5	1	0.0	0	2.3	16
Scuba diving	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	0.7	3	0.5	1	0.0	0	0.6	4
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=430, age 35-54=202, age 55+=65. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	35.8	154	30.7	62	9.2	6	31.9	222
Snowmobiling	7.4	32	5.0	10	0.0	0	6.0	42
Cross country skiing	6.7	29	5.0	10	0.0	0	5.6	39
Downhill skiing	8.6	37	5.4	11	0.0	0	6.9	48
Snowboarding	4.4	19	0.5	1	0.0	0	2.9	20

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=430, age 35-54=202, age 55+=65. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	74.4	1,909	77.7	1,757	61.7	656	73.4	4,322
Day hiking	54.5	1,398	62.6	1,414	37.9	403	54.6	3,215
Developed camping	63.4	1,626	45.0	1,018	29.3	312	50.2	2,956
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.1	876	47.9	1,082	28.9	308	38.5	2,266
Drive off-road	76.2	1,955	48.1	1,087	25.7	273	56.3	3,315
Mountain biking	36.1	927	31.2	706	15.6	166	30.5	1,799
Hunting (any type)	70.3	1,804	67.6	1,527	48.0	511	65.2	3,842
Big game hunting	75.6	1,941	70.6	1,595	50.7	539	69.2	4,075
Primitive camping	75.5	1,937	58.8	1,330	30.8	328	61.0	3,595
Small game hunting	42.4	1,089	38.6	873	14.8	158	36.0	2,120
Backpacking	33.2	852	16.4	371	17.1	182	23.9	1,405
Horseback riding on trails	20.1	517	10.2	231	5.1	54	13.6	802
Migratory bird hunting	16.1	414	5.9	133	2.4	26	9.7	573

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,566, age 35-54=2,260, age 55+=1,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	57.3	1,470	77.0	1,740	57.8	615	64.9	3,825
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	1,497	74.4	1,681	58.1	618	64.4	3,796
Sightseeing	61.3	1,573	76.5	1,728	60.0	638	66.9	3,939
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	84.4	2,165	84.8	1,917	71.1	757	82.2	4,839
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.9	920	60.6	1,370	45.4	483	47.1	2,773
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.6	1,195	60.6	1,369	43.0	458	51.3	3,022
Visit historic sites	47.9	1,228	64.9	1,467	46.5	495	54.2	3,190
View/photograph birds	31.5	808	50.7	1,146	46.1	491	41.5	2,445
View/photograph fish	44.4	1,139	46.7	1,056	40.4	430	44.6	2,625
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.3	546	34.0	768	21.4	228	26.2	1,542

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,566, age 35-54=2,260, age 55+=1,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	83.4	2,141	96.0	2,170	89.4	951	89.3	5,262
Family gathering	75.6	1,941	82.3	1,861	75.9	808	78.3	4,610
Driving for pleasure	64.3	1,650	72.5	1,639	59.9	637	66.7	3,926
Picnicking	56.2	1,441	70.9	1,602	52.7	561	61.2	3,604
Bicycling (any type)	43.6	1,119	45.4	1,027	29.7	316	41.8	2,462
Horseback riding (any type)	24.6	630	16.4	371	4.9	52	17.9	1,053

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,566, age 35-54=2,260, age 55+=1,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	90.9	2,332	88.4	1,998	50.8	540	82.7	4,870
Visit a beach	84.8	2,176	75.0	1,694	44.9	478	73.8	4,348
Boating (any type)	77.6	1,990	66.6	1,506	51.0	543	68.6	4,039
Freshwater fishing	81.6	2,093	72.8	1,645	69.5	740	76.0	4,478
Motorboating	62.4	1,602	55.5	1,254	39.2	417	55.6	3,273
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.6	1,093	33.7	762	28.4	302	36.6	2,157
Warmwater fishing	67.6	1,735	60.4	1,366	39.3	418	59.7	3,519
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.9	1,023	50.4	1,139	32.5	346	42.6	2,508
Canoeing	43.3	1,112	30.8	695	18.8	200	34.1	2,007
Coldwater fishing	70.7	1,815	61.5	1,389	61.0	649	65.4	3,853
Rafting	33.6	863	23.9	540	7.3	78	25.1	1,481
Use personal watercraft	27.6	707	15.9	360	13.3	141	20.5	1,208
Waterskiing	22.7	583	12.0	272	2.6	28	15.0	883
Anadromous fishing	19.4	499	30.6	692	19.4	206	23.7	1,397
Snorkeling	21.4	549	19.2	433	2.6	28	17.1	1,010
Rowing	15.5	398	15.2	344	8.0	85	14.0	827
Kayaking	6.5	167	5.4	121	2.9	31	5.4	319
Sailing	7.6	194	6.8	153	7.1	76	7.2	423
Saltwater fishing	6.1	157	1.8	41	8.2	87	4.8	285
Scuba diving	5.6	143	2.5	57	0.2	2	3.4	202
Windsurfing	2.9	75	2.7	60	0.2	2	2.3	137
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,566, age 35-54=2,260, age 55+=1,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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)	71.3	1,829	70.1	1,585	35.2	374	64.3	3,788
Snowmobiling	40.4	1,037	36.9	833	19.8	211	35.3	2,081
Cross country skiing	8.3	213	21.0	475	14.3	152	14.3	840
Downhill skiing	17.3	445	9.8	222	5.8	62	12.4	729
Snowboarding	22.6	580	6.0	135	1.3	14	12.4	729

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,566, age 35-54=2,260, age 55+=1,064. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	46.5	1,108	59.2	1,369	41.2	493	50.4	2,970
Day hiking	33.7	804	56.2	1,299	27.8	333	41.3	2,436
Developed camping	53.9	1,285	45.4	1,049	25.7	308	44.8	2,642
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.6	1,015	25.9	598	29.4	352	33.3	1,965
Drive off-road	44.0	1,049	29.4	679	21.4	256	33.7	1,984
Mountain biking	32.7	780	29.6	684	16.0	191	28.1	1,655
Hunting (any type)	18.9	450	14.8	343	5.1	61	14.5	854
Big game hunting	19.5	466	11.8	272	5.8	69	13.7	807
Primitive camping	67.5	1,611	38.9	899	11.9	142	45.0	2,652
Small game hunting	4.7	113	8.2	189	0.1	1	5.1	303
Backpacking	17.4	414	11.8	272	2.0	24	12.0	710
Horseback riding on trails	12.7	304	17.8	411	3.8	45	12.9	760
Migratory bird hunting	5.2	124	2.8	64	0.0	0	3.2	188

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,385, age 35-54=2,312, age 55+=1,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	53.1	1,267	74.0	1,711	69.5	832	64.6	3,810
View/photograph other wildlife	52.2	1,245	72.7	1,680	65.4	783	62.9	3,708
Sightseeing	55.9	1,334	66.7	1,542	54.7	655	59.9	3,531
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	69.6	1,659	81.1	1,875	59.1	707	72.0	4,241
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.1	1,172	61.2	1,415	62.7	750	56.6	3,337
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.0	1,287	65.9	1,523	41.9	502	56.2	3,312
Visit historic sites	54.9	1,310	61.7	1,426	58.7	703	58.3	3,439
View/photograph birds	27.3	651	55.9	1,293	54.8	656	44.1	2,600
View/photograph fish	30.7	732	48.7	1,125	30.4	364	37.7	2,221
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.9	618	29.8	688	18.6	223	25.9	1,529

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,385, age 35-54=2,312, age 55+=1,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	84.7	2,019	92.3	2,133	89.3	1,069	88.6	5,221
Family gathering	79.0	1,883	81.0	1,872	72.8	871	78.5	4,626
Driving for pleasure	63.4	1,513	66.2	1,531	66.7	798	65.2	3,842
Picnicking	68.8	1,641	72.1	1,668	70.0	838	70.4	4,147
Bicycling (any type)	48.5	1,156	45.5	1,053	27.8	333	43.1	2,542
Horseback riding (any type)	14.6	348	19.4	448	3.7	44	14.3	840

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,385, age 35-54=2,312, age 55+=1,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	93.3	2,226	75.7	1,751	47.5	568	77.1	4,545
Visit a beach	72.7	1,734	68.5	1,583	51.4	615	66.7	3,932
Boating (any type)	66.6	1,588	63.0	1,457	41.3	494	60.0	3,539
Freshwater fishing	51.7	1,232	44.3	1,024	24.5	293	43.2	2,549
Motorboating	48.6	1,159	45.3	1,048	31.3	375	43.8	2,582
Swimming in an outdoor pool	55.2	1,317	42.1	973	19.5	233	42.8	2,523
Warmwater fishing	45.2	1,077	41.7	965	16.6	199	38.0	2,241
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.4	988	32.1	742	22.1	264	33.8	1,994
Canoeing	29.6	707	33.5	774	17.4	208	28.7	1,689
Coldwater fishing	40.7	971	29.7	686	9.3	111	30.0	1,768
Rafting	45.5	1,085	22.0	509	5.8	70	28.2	1,664
Use personal watercraft	34.0	811	14.1	327	8.9	107	21.1	1,245
Waterskiing	18.9	451	7.1	163	2.3	27	10.9	641
Anadromous fishing	10.0	238	9.3	215	2.8	34	8.3	487
Snorkeling	21.0	500	11.2	259	3.9	47	13.7	806
Rowing	7.3	175	10.7	247	6.4	77	8.5	499
Kayaking	8.3	197	3.8	88	2.8	34	5.4	319
Sailing	8.2	195	5.4	126	1.7	20	5.8	341
Saltwater fishing	7.9	189	2.9	68	2.9	35	5.0	292
Scuba diving	3.5	84	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.4	84
Windsurfing	3.7	89	3.9	90	0.0	0	3.0	179
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.

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,385, age 35-54=2,312, age 55+=1,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	69.7	1,663	59.3	1,371	27.6	330	57.1	3,364
Snowmobiling	33.1	790	28.9	668	7.4	89	26.2	1,547
Cross country skiing	24.1	575	22.0	509	10.8	129	20.6	1,213
Downhill skiing	15.0	358	11.8	272	2.8	34	11.3	664
Snowboarding	12.2	291	3.9	91	0.8	9	6.6	391

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,385, age 35-54=2,312, age 55+=1,197. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HIAWATHA 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	49.3	364	52.9	199	40.4	59	49.3	622
Day hiking	41.4	306	46.8	176	30.8	45	41.8	527
Developed camping	34.8	257	24.7	93	13.0	19	29.3	369
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.8	176	33.0	124	19.2	28	26.0	328
Drive off-road	38.7	286	24.5	92	11.0	16	31.2	394
Mountain biking	37.9	280	32.7	123	13.0	19	33.5	422
Hunting (any type)	29.6	219	28.2	106	19.9	29	28.1	354
Big game hunting	18.4	136	17.3	65	10.3	15	17.1	216
Primitive camping	33.4	247	26.3	99	11.0	16	28.7	362
Small game hunting	23.4	173	20.5	77	6.2	9	20.5	259
Backpacking	31.5	233	16.0	60	16.4	24	25.1	317
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	84	5.3	20	1.4	2	8.4	106
Migratory bird hunting	7.4	55	2.1	8	0.0	0	5.0	63

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

Hiawatha NF local area: 30 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=739, age 35-54=376, age 55+=146. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.