MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	34.8	570,176	36.6	652,193	28.7	434,137	33.6	1,656,506
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	42.0	687,959	33.7	601,485	23.7	357,465	33.4	1,646,909
Day hiking	34.4	562,595	35.7	635,840	19.3	291,440	30.2	1,489,875
Developed camping	38.2	625,382	30.6	544,797	17.6	265,678	29.1	1,435,857
Drive off-road	34.4	563,801	18.3	325,911	11.8	179,092	21.7	1,068,804
Hunting (any type)	24.2	396,019	19.7	351,195	10.3	154,984	18.3	902,198
Mountain biking	25.1	411,335	19.1	340,961	8.7	130,993	17.9	883,289
Primitive camping	24.9	408,365	15.9	283,668	5.3	79,891	15.7	771,924
Big game hunting	19.5	318,547	15.5	276,920	8.5	129,120	14.7	724,587
Small game hunting	19.8	324,663	14.3	254,757	8.4	126,465	14.3	705,885
Horseback riding on trails	12.4	203,035	10.1	179,378	4.0	60,539	9.0	442,952
Backpacking	11.0	180,138	7.9	140,090	2.3	34,536	7.2	354,764
Migratory bird hunting	4.8	79,153	3.9	68,841	1.3	19,091	3.4	167,085

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,636,820, age 35-54=1,782,737, age 55+=1,511,423. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	69.6	1,139,809	65.0	1,158,160	51.6	780,159	62.4	3,078,128
View/photograph natural scenery	56.6	925,970	64.8	1,154,651	59.2	894,398	60.3	2,975,019
Sightseeing	54.7	894,735	61.5	1,096,686	58.3	881,150	58.3	2,872,571
Visit historic sites	51.2	838,797	52.8	941,398	44.1	666,746	49.6	2,446,941
View/photograph other wildlife	49.8	815,709	51.4	916,157	45.5	687,503	49.1	2,419,369
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.3	660,198	47.8	851,874	46.5	702,239	44.9	2,214,311
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	38.4	628,111	39.3	700,193	33.0	498,189	37.0	1,826,493
View/photograph birds	26.1	427,573	36.4	648,788	45.8	692,573	35.9	1,768,934
View/photograph fish	22.8	373,030	30.3	539,577	19.8	298,533	24.6	1,211,140
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.8	373,660	24.0	428,292	18.6	280,681	22.0	1,082,633

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,636,820, age 35-54=1,782,737, age 55+=1,511,423. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	87.3	1,428,229	84.1	1,499,791	81.6	1,232,889	84.4	4,160,909
Family gathering	78.6	1,286,622	80.6	1,437,164	70.5	1,065,982	76.9	3,789,768
Driving for pleasure	62.0	1,014,626	61.3	1,092,105	58.3	880,617	60.6	2,987,348
Picnicking	52.7	862,126	63.6	1,133,360	51.4	776,910	56.2	2,772,396
Bicycling (any type)	40.3	659,768	35.6	634,176	17.6	266,708	31.6	1,560,652
Horseback riding (any type)	14.9	243,807	12.4	220,857	5.3	79,758	11.0	544,422

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,636,820, age 35-54=1,782,737, age 55+=1,511,423. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	54.7	895,463	48.1	857,938	24.2	366,028	43.0	2,119,429
Boating (any type)	51.1	835,943	45.9	817,495	28.9	436,553	42.4	2,089,991
Swimming in an outdoor pool	62.2	1,018,859	44.7	797,641	17.5	263,860	42.2	2,080,360
Freshwater fishing	49.1	804,053	42.4	756,610	28.9	436,181	40.5	1,996,844
Warmwater fishing	44.2	722,769	38.2	680,488	28.1	423,959	37.1	1,827,216
Visit a beach	34.5	565,213	34.7	618,812	23.9	361,262	31.3	1,545,287
Motorboating	34.3	562,059	33.2	592,222	21.9	330,468	30.1	1,484,749
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.4	645,114	30.2	539,113	15.7	237,920	28.8	1,422,147
Canoeing	22.3	365,383	17.8	317,493	5.6	84,532	15.6	767,408
Rafting	24.6	402,528	12.7	226,931	5.3	79,703	14.4	709,162
Coldwater fishing	16.6	271,331	15.1	269,888	9.9	149,272	14.0	690,491
Use personal watercraft	19.0	311,644	10.8	192,480	3.4	50,810	11.3	554,934
Waterskiing	17.7	289,535	9.0	160,625	2.8	43,036	10.0	493,196
Snorkeling	7.4	121,635	6.2	110,156	1.4	21,017	5.1	252,808
Rowing	5.7	93,107	4.5	79,720	2.1	31,061	4.1	203,888
Saltwater fishing	5.6	92,098	2.8	50,017	2.2	32,799	3.5	174,914
Sailing	2.2	35,738	3.3	59,408	2.8	42,329	2.8	137,475
Kayaking	4.6	75,544	1.5	26,385	0.2	2,512	2.1	104,441
Scuba diving	1.5	24,550	2.5	44,085	0.5	7,161	1.5	75,796
Anadromous fishing	1.3	21,452	0.9	16,564	0.3	4,127	0.9	42,143
Windsurfing	1.5	24,846	0.3	5,543	0.3	4,836	0.7	35,225
Surfing	1.6	25,673	0.0	755	0.0	0	0.5	26,428

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,636,820, age 35-54=1,782,737, age 55+=1,511,423. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	39.0	638,050	25.6	455,579	7.8	117,891	24.6	1,211,520
Downhill skiing	6.7	109,063	5.2	92,560	1.6	23,485	4.6	225,108
Snowmobiling	3.7	60,106	2.9	51,786	1.1	17,233	2.6	129,125
Snowboarding	5.6	91,886	1.1	20,204	0.1	1,635	2.3	113,725
Cross country skiing	2.8	46,287	1.0	17,518	1.0	15,843	1.6	79,648

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,636,820, age 35-54=1,782,737, age 55+=1,511,423. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	24.1	8,399	25.8	4,983	20.4	1,206	24.3	14,588
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	40.3	14,070	29.1	5,620	23.3	1,375	35.0	21,065
Day hiking	51.2	17,876	50.4	9,742	32.1	1,898	49.1	29,516
Developed camping	33.4	11,659	23.2	4,476	15.0	884	28.3	17,019
Drive off-road	34.8	12,159	18.9	3,654	13.9	824	27.7	16,637
Hunting (any type)	27.0	9,421	23.0	4,444	11.9	704	24.2	14,569
Mountain biking	28.8	10,051	21.2	4,094	10.9	643	24.6	14,788
Primitive camping	29.0	10,108	18.8	3,634	4.7	279	23.3	14,021
Big game hunting	18.9	6,589	14.2	2,753	9.5	559	16.5	9,901
Small game hunting	20.1	7,013	15.5	2,987	9.9	587	17.6	10,587
Horseback riding on trails	12.3	4,286	8.9	1,711	4.5	263	10.4	6,260
Backpacking	17.3	6,045	9.8	1,900	4.9	290	13.7	8,235
Migratory bird hunting	6.7	2,342	4.8	927	1.7	101	5.6	3,370

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=34,910, age 35-54=19,328, age 55+=5,907. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	65.6	22,889	58.8	11,374	49.4	2,917	61.8	37,180
View/photograph natural scenery	41.9	14,624	49.1	9,498	42.1	2,487	44.2	26,609
Sightseeing	35.9	12,518	39.4	7,618	37.1	2,189	37.1	22,325
Visit historic sites	39.6	13,815	39.7	7,671	39.8	2,352	39.6	23,838
View/photograph other wildlife	34.5	12,038	34.1	6,584	28.4	1,676	33.7	20,298
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.2	9,487	33.3	6,432	31.3	1,848	29.5	17,767
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	32.6	11,383	28.9	5,593	24.3	1,438	30.6	18,414
View/photograph birds	17.4	6,087	21.9	4,227	25.3	1,494	19.6	11,808
View/photograph fish	21.5	7,517	23.3	4,506	13.2	782	21.3	12,805
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	8,199	25.4	4,905	24.9	1,473	24.2	14,577

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=34,910, age 35-54=19,328, age 55+=5,907. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	68.7	23,997	68.1	13,170	67.6	3,995	68.4	41,162
Family gathering	76.3	26,630	77.3	14,941	68.4	4,042	75.8	45,613
Driving for pleasure	45.3	15,808	40.3	7,797	38.5	2,274	43.0	25,879
Picnicking	39.6	13,826	51.1	9,881	43.3	2,558	43.7	26,265
Bicycling (any type)	41.0	14,316	34.7	6,713	17.1	1,010	36.6	22,039
Horseback riding (any type)	16.8	5,865	12.3	2,377	5.7	338	14.3	8,580

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=34,910, age 35-54=19,328, age 55+=5,907. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	45.8	15,976	40.2	7,770	25.8	1,523	42.0	25,269
Boating (any type)	37.8	13,180	31.6	6,116	22.5	1,330	34.3	20,626
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.0	17,101	34.2	6,615	14.7	868	40.9	24,584
Freshwater fishing	42.0	14,678	34.8	6,732	28.8	1,699	38.4	23,109
Warmwater fishing	29.8	10,409	25.9	4,999	22.8	1,349	27.9	16,757
Visit a beach	29.2	10,209	27.2	5,251	22.8	1,349	27.9	16,809
Motorboating	22.7	7,909	20.3	3,919	15.0	888	21.1	12,716
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.9	10,446	24.2	4,675	13.6	803	26.5	15,924
Canoeing	14.9	5,214	10.2	1,971	3.8	223	12.3	7,408
Rafting	17.5	6,096	7.7	1,493	6.8	401	13.3	7,990
Coldwater fishing	19.3	6,721	17.1	3,299	14.3	845	18.1	10,865
Use personal watercraft	17.4	6,082	9.0	1,748	1.4	83	13.2	7,913
Waterskiing	13.3	4,651	6.3	1,215	1.7	103	9.9	5,969
Snorkeling	7.2	2,513	4.6	893	1.6	97	5.8	3,503
Rowing	5.3	1,867	3.2	622	2.3	135	4.4	2,624
Saltwater fishing	7.5	2,611	2.5	480	3.1	186	5.4	3,277
Sailing	1.3	467	2.0	386	1.6	92	1.6	945
Kayaking	3.4	1,180	0.9	169	0.2	14	2.3	1,363
Scuba diving	2.7	944	1.7	335	0.4	26	2.2	1,305
Anadromous fishing	1.7	608	1.2	234	0.1	7	1.4	849
Windsurfing	0.6	210	0.0	3	0.0	0	0.4	213
Surfing	3.8	1,325	0.1	17	0.0	0	2.2	1,342

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=34,910, age 35-54=19,328, age 55+=5,907. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	27.7	9,667	17.8	3,449	7.8	460	22.6	13,576
Downhill skiing	5.9	2,074	4.0	768	1.8	109	4.9	2,951
Snowmobiling	2.6	922	1.7	330	1.1	65	2.2	1,317
Snowboarding	9.4	3,289	1.6	308	0.1	4	6.0	3,601
Cross country skiing	1.5	521	0.6	110	0.6	37	1.1	668

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=34,910, age 35-54=19,328, age 55+=5,907. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	22.5	5,958	22.7	3,739	17.7	1,158	21.9	10,855
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	29.7	7,868	23.3	3,840	14.0	921	25.5	12,629
Day hiking	42.9	11,390	40.5	6,685	18.8	1,234	38.9	19,309
Developed camping	32.6	8,641	24.9	4,107	13.7	900	27.5	13,648
Drive off-road	23.5	6,242	13.4	2,204	4.7	309	17.7	8,755
Hunting (any type)	8.2	2,178	5.0	820	0.9	59	6.2	3,057
Mountain biking	24.8	6,579	16.0	2,642	9.1	594	19.8	9,815
Primitive camping	16.1	4,268	9.1	1,506	4.2	276	12.2	6,050
Big game hunting	5.7	1,514	3.5	585	0.5	32	4.3	2,131
Small game hunting	3.9	1,027	1.6	258	0.2	16	2.6	1,301
Horseback riding on trails	11.2	2,962	9.9	1,631	2.2	147	9.6	4,740
Backpacking	10.7	2,833	7.6	1,256	0.9	60	8.4	4,149
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	221	0.4	64	0.1	4	0.6	289

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,524, age 35-54=16,498, age 55+=6,558. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.2	17,553	60.7	10,007	50.4	3,306	62.3	30,866
View/photograph natural scenery	45.5	12,071	50.8	8,373	47.4	3,110	47.5	23,554
Sightseeing	37.4	9,914	38.9	6,413	35.8	2,351	37.7	18,678
Visit historic sites	36.5	9,690	38.9	6,416	30.2	1,980	36.5	18,086
View/photograph other wildlife	33.8	8,975	34.4	5,676	29.5	1,935	33.5	16,586
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	33.7	8,943	40.4	6,657	37.0	2,428	36.4	18,028
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.5	5,980	23.5	3,881	20.3	1,333	22.6	11,194
View/photograph birds	16.3	4,317	23.9	3,938	30.7	2,015	20.7	10,270
View/photograph fish	16.6	4,396	20.9	3,442	14.2	929	17.7	8,767
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.6	5,732	23.3	3,847	15.4	1,008	21.4	10,587

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,524, age 35-54=16,498, age 55+=6,558. 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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MARK TWAIN National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	80.1	21,250	74.8	12,348	71.0	4,653	77.2	38,251
Family gathering	75.2	19,959	78.4	12,939	68.3	4,476	75.4	37,374
Driving for pleasure	42.9	11,372	44.0	7,251	39.2	2,574	42.8	21,197
Picnicking	51.6	13,689	60.1	9,909	45.5	2,985	53.6	26,583
Bicycling (any type)	40.6	10,777	35.6	5,872	21.1	1,386	36.4	18,035
Horseback riding (any type)	14.3	3,790	10.5	1,727	3.5	227	11.6	5,744

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,524, age 35-54=16,498, age 55+=6,558. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	48.2	12,781	40.7	6,712	15.5	1,015	41.4	20,508
Boating (any type)	30.7	8,155	29.0	4,780	15.1	992	28.1	13,927
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.8	14,276	40.2	6,638	15.2	996	44.2	21,910
Freshwater fishing	29.2	7,741	23.9	3,949	12.3	806	25.2	12,496
Warmwater fishing	20.4	5,416	16.7	2,760	9.4	619	17.7	8,795
Visit a beach	28.4	7,536	27.4	4,522	18.1	1,186	26.7	13,244
Motorboating	17.2	4,567	18.1	2,990	9.7	636	16.5	8,193
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.3	7,760	21.6	3,567	10.9	715	24.3	12,042
Canoeing	11.8	3,139	8.9	1,466	2.0	131	9.6	4,736
Rafting	20.8	5,507	10.2	1,691	2.3	148	14.8	7,346
Coldwater fishing	12.3	3,258	12.7	2,089	5.2	339	11.5	5,686
Use personal watercraft	13.4	3,552	8.7	1,442	2.9	191	10.5	5,185
Waterskiing	8.4	2,241	4.9	808	1.4	90	6.3	3,139
Snorkeling	3.4	893	3.7	608	0.4	23	3.1	1,524
Rowing	3.4	903	3.1	509	0.9	60	3.0	1,472
Saltwater fishing	2.7	726	2.8	455	0.6	40	2.5	1,221
Sailing	2.3	618	1.8	301	1.0	68	2.0	987
Kayaking	3.0	783	1.3	218	0.0	1	2.0	1,002
Scuba diving	0.3	88	1.0	163	0.0	0	0.5	251
Anadromous fishing	0.6	146	0.9	145	0.2	10	0.6	301
Windsurfing	0.6	159	0.2	31	0.2	16	0.4	206
Surfing	0.9	240	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.5	241

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,524, age 35-54=16,498, age 55+=6,558. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	29.5	7,815	18.4	3,029	4.5	294	22.5	11,138
Downhill skiing	4.5	1,199	3.9	637	0.9	57	3.8	1,893
Snowmobiling	1.2	327	1.3	213	0.0	0	1.1	540
Snowboarding	2.9	778	0.8	133	0.1	8	1.9	919
Cross country skiing	1.2	324	0.4	65	0.4	24	0.8	413

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,524, age 35-54=16,498, age 55+=6,558. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	40.9	276,890	41.4	316,245	32.8	202,125	38.7	795,260
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	51.7	350,077	40.4	308,273	32.0	197,290	41.6	855,640
Day hiking	41.6	281,858	42.9	327,730	26.5	162,913	37.6	772,501
Developed camping	41.0	277,455	32.9	251,220	19.0	116,957	31.4	645,632
Drive off-road	46.5	315,102	22.6	172,334	19.3	118,977	29.5	606,413
Hunting (any type)	43.0	290,942	35.4	270,706	22.1	135,854	33.9	697,502
Mountain biking	27.5	185,908	22.8	174,478	9.8	60,353	20.5	420,739
Primitive camping	33.7	228,209	22.8	174,428	6.2	37,872	21.4	440,509
Big game hunting	34.2	231,327	27.0	205,914	18.7	115,349	26.9	552,590
Small game hunting	38.0	257,445	28.8	219,872	19.0	117,172	28.9	594,489
Horseback riding on trails	15.4	104,383	10.2	77,820	5.3	32,832	10.5	215,035
Backpacking	14.0	95,094	8.9	67,642	4.3	26,228	9.2	188,964
Migratory bird hunting	9.5	64,470	8.2	62,689	2.8	17,244	7.0	144,403

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=676,988, age 35-54=763,781, age 55+=615,578. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.3	482,641	65.5	500,292	53.1	326,648	63.7	1,309,581
View/photograph natural scenery	57.9	391,823	67.3	513,980	58.3	359,176	61.5	1,264,979
Sightseeing	57.6	390,172	62.5	477,510	59.7	367,785	60.1	1,235,467
Visit historic sites	55.6	376,661	54.9	419,660	51.7	318,531	54.2	1,114,852
View/photograph other wildlife	55.5	375,484	54.1	413,146	47.9	294,870	52.7	1,083,500
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.2	272,137	44.4	339,113	44.9	276,145	43.2	887,395
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.7	330,016	45.9	350,294	39.0	239,871	44.7	920,181
View/photograph birds	27.5	185,840	36.0	275,211	43.7	268,857	35.5	729,908
View/photograph fish	28.1	189,946	33.7	257,746	22.3	137,074	28.4	584,766
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.2	163,852	24.7	188,476	23.5	144,552	24.2	496,880

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=676,988, age 35-54=763,781, age 55+=615,578. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	81.9	554,390	80.2	612,595	79.5	489,658	80.6	1,656,643
Family gathering	79.4	537,221	79.1	604,491	70.3	432,936	76.6	1,574,648
Driving for pleasure	68.4	463,043	61.5	469,732	59.4	365,635	63.1	1,298,410
Picnicking	44.7	302,573	59.2	452,240	50.9	313,486	52.0	1,068,299
Bicycling (any type)	40.4	273,348	37.2	284,216	16.5	101,397	32.0	658,961
Horseback riding (any type)	18.6	125,588	13.9	105,961	7.1	43,572	13.4	275,121

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=676,988, age 35-54=763,781, age 55+=615,578. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	58.1	393,394	50.9	388,768	32.2	197,998	47.7	980,160
Boating (any type)	61.0	413,269	51.2	391,095	36.9	227,210	50.2	1,031,574
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.3	408,562	43.3	330,897	17.6	108,198	41.2	847,657
Freshwater fishing	62.5	423,122	52.3	399,092	43.9	270,129	53.1	1,092,343
Warmwater fishing	58.8	397,942	49.2	375,781	43.6	268,263	50.7	1,041,986
Visit a beach	36.9	249,604	34.3	261,897	27.2	167,266	33.0	678,767
Motorboating	43.8	296,846	38.5	294,025	29.2	180,037	37.5	770,908
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.3	293,410	33.1	252,434	18.7	114,937	32.1	660,781
Canoeing	27.7	187,209	20.9	159,898	7.7	47,096	19.2	394,203
Rafting	25.5	172,819	12.0	91,689	8.2	50,529	15.3	315,037
Coldwater fishing	21.5	145,685	17.5	133,850	15.2	93,747	18.2	373,282
Use personal watercraft	23.1	156,563	11.4	87,144	2.6	15,900	12.6	259,607
Waterskiing	24.8	167,896	11.6	88,919	3.2	19,467	13.4	276,282
Snorkeling	10.3	69,553	7.0	53,144	2.4	14,523	6.7	137,220
Rowing	7.8	52,605	4.6	35,303	3.2	19,577	5.2	107,485
Saltwater fishing	8.7	58,645	3.2	24,698	4.0	24,397	5.2	107,740
Sailing	1.2	8,455	3.2	24,369	3.1	18,996	2.5	51,820
Kayaking	4.8	32,339	1.0	7,528	0.3	1,828	2.0	41,695
Scuba diving	2.5	16,773	2.9	21,812	1.1	6,523	2.2	45,108
Anadromous fishing	1.6	11,075	1.5	11,764	0.5	3,035	1.3	25,874
Windsurfing	1.8	12,430	0.0	154	0.0	0	0.6	12,584
Surfing	2.3	15,535	0.1	658	0.0	0	0.8	16,193

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=676,988, age 35-54=763,781, age 55+=615,578. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	40.5	274,337	27.2	207,479	10.2	62,633	26.5	544,449
Downhill skiing	8.1	55,140	5.6	42,639	2.3	14,297	5.5	112,076
Snowmobiling	6.1	41,131	3.8	28,733	2.6	16,235	4.2	86,099
Snowboarding	8.6	58,354	1.6	12,153	0.1	651	3.5	71,158
Cross country skiing	4.0	27,415	1.2	8,811	1.1	6,697	2.1	42,923

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=676,988, age 35-54=763,781, age 55+=615,578. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	34.4	225,234	36.4	280,985	27.7	211,301	32.7	717,520
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.6	253,022	30.8	238,314	18.5	141,166	28.9	632,502
Day hiking	32.3	211,532	33.2	256,318	15.2	115,812	26.6	583,662
Developed camping	41.7	273,043	32.0	247,532	17.7	135,520	29.9	656,095
Drive off-road	27.5	179,893	16.2	124,834	6.8	52,179	16.3	356,906
Hunting (any type)	11.6	75,983	8.3	64,186	2.0	15,029	7.1	155,198
Mountain biking	25.1	164,581	17.0	131,470	7.9	60,295	16.3	356,346
Primitive camping	21.4	140,172	11.7	90,266	5.1	39,058	12.3	269,496
Big game hunting	10.1	66,163	7.7	59,838	1.4	10,759	6.2	136,760
Small game hunting	7.0	45,861	3.1	24,304	0.8	5,976	3.5	76,141
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	74,453	11.2	86,573	3.3	24,836	8.5	185,862
Backpacking	9.3	60,816	7.8	59,955	0.9	6,694	5.8	127,465
Migratory bird hunting	1.5	9,516	0.5	3,595	0.2	1,369	0.7	14,480

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=654,776, age 35-54=772,627, age 55+=763,884. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.5	468,408	66.7	515,296	50.8	387,943	62.6	1,371,647
View/photograph natural scenery	62.9	411,902	68.6	530,045	63.2	482,712	65.0	1,424,659
Sightseeing	56.5	369,843	63.7	491,903	58.8	449,132	59.8	1,310,878
Visit historic sites	50.5	330,955	53.5	413,717	39.1	298,639	47.6	1,043,311
View/photograph other wildlife	53.3	349,023	55.5	428,998	47.1	359,925	51.9	1,137,946
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.9	300,296	56.1	433,244	50.6	386,378	51.1	1,119,918
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.3	231,116	38.7	298,670	31.0	236,987	35.0	766,773
View/photograph birds	29.0	190,129	41.4	319,599	50.8	387,737	41.0	897,465
View/photograph fish	20.1	131,299	29.5	227,540	18.9	144,165	23.0	503,004
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.7	142,276	23.0	177,628	14.5	110,450	19.6	430,354

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=654,776, age 35-54=772,627, age 55+=763,884. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	95.0	622,105	89.4	690,818	83.6	638,363	89.0	1,951,286
Family gathering	78.0	510,600	81.9	633,082	70.4	537,984	76.7	1,681,666
Driving for pleasure	62.4	408,734	65.8	508,294	60.0	458,206	62.8	1,375,234
Picnicking	61.6	403,020	69.2	534,585	52.2	398,698	61.0	1,336,303
Bicycling (any type)	41.0	268,404	34.8	268,877	18.4	140,892	30.9	678,173
Horseback riding (any type)	13.4	87,802	12.4	96,121	4.2	32,317	9.9	216,240

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=654,776, age 35-54=772,627, age 55+=763,884. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	61.7	404,003	52.2	403,208	19.6	149,598	43.7	956,809
Boating (any type)	51.7	338,779	47.9	369,860	25.1	191,753	41.1	900,392
Swimming in an outdoor pool	70.4	461,088	48.9	377,997	18.0	137,126	44.5	976,211
Freshwater fishing	44.0	288,304	38.2	295,017	19.0	145,266	33.2	728,587
Warmwater fishing	38.0	248,672	33.1	255,437	18.0	137,385	29.3	641,494
Visit a beach	34.0	222,343	36.4	281,416	21.5	163,910	30.5	667,669
Motorboating	33.5	219,346	34.4	265,602	18.3	140,127	28.5	625,075
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.7	266,255	30.7	236,975	14.4	109,719	28.0	612,949
Canoeing	22.6	147,836	18.1	139,655	4.6	35,043	14.7	322,534
Rafting	29.7	194,378	15.8	122,170	3.4	26,302	15.6	342,850
Coldwater fishing	12.9	84,392	13.7	105,937	6.1	46,324	10.8	236,653
Use personal watercraft	17.6	115,426	11.5	88,745	4.2	32,281	10.8	236,452
Waterskiing	15.4	101,034	8.4	64,677	2.9	22,351	8.6	188,062
Snorkeling	5.9	38,641	6.3	48,470	0.7	5,711	4.2	92,822
Rowing	5.1	33,100	5.2	40,250	1.4	10,652	3.8	84,002
Saltwater fishing	2.5	16,548	2.5	19,455	0.7	5,550	1.9	41,553
Sailing	3.5	22,803	3.7	28,892	2.6	19,962	3.3	71,657
Kayaking	5.2	34,186	2.2	16,781	0.1	639	2.4	51,606
Scuba diving	0.7	4,284	2.2	16,945	0.0	28	1.0	21,257
Anadromous fishing	1.0	6,482	0.4	2,947	0.1	928	0.5	10,357
Windsurfing	1.0	6,253	0.5	4,160	0.5	4,036	0.7	14,449
Surfing	0.7	4,698	0.0	29	0.0	0	0.2	4,727

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=654,776, age 35-54=772,627, age 55+=763,884. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	42.7	279,594	26.7	206,008	6.3	48,043	24.4	533,645
Downhill skiing	6.0	39,495	5.4	41,460	1.0	7,530	4.0	88,485
Snowmobiling	2.2	14,667	2.7	20,521	0.1	458	1.6	35,646
Snowboarding	2.8	18,017	0.8	6,389	0.1	936	1.2	25,342
Cross country skiing	2.3	15,134	1.0	7,627	1.1	8,594	1.4	31,355

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=654,776, age 35-54=772,627, age 55+=763,884. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	22.9	22,658	21.2	17,024	16.0	6,410	21.0	46,092
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	23.5	23,261	20.6	16,544	16.9	6,792	21.3	46,597
Day hiking	13.4	13,226	14.2	11,401	8.6	3,461	12.8	28,088
Developed camping	18.9	18,706	15.4	12,371	8.8	3,532	15.8	34,609
Drive off-road	24.2	23,935	10.9	8,761	8.7	3,505	16.5	36,201
Hunting (any type)	5.9	5,844	4.5	3,627	2.7	1,077	4.8	10,548
Mountain biking	17.6	17,381	15.3	12,259	9.0	3,613	15.2	33,253
Primitive camping	6.0	5,942	4.1	3,319	0.6	260	4.3	9,521
Big game hunting	3.9	3,832	2.8	2,264	1.3	535	3.0	6,631
Small game hunting	5.3	5,273	3.6	2,899	2.5	1,013	4.2	9,185
Horseback riding on trails	7.1	7,032	4.2	3,332	1.9	781	5.1	11,145
Backpacking	4.5	4,418	2.8	2,245	1.2	475	3.3	7,138
Migratory bird hunting	0.7	735	0.4	343	0.2	68	0.5	1,146

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,925, age 35-54=80,149, age 55+=40,165. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.6	58,014	55.8	44,707	52.3	21,021	56.4	123,742
View/photograph natural scenery	33.6	33,226	39.6	31,699	33.5	13,475	35.8	78,400
Sightseeing	47.8	47,238	52.2	41,841	50.2	20,152	49.8	109,231
Visit historic sites	45.1	44,640	42.4	34,006	44.4	17,850	44.0	96,496
View/photograph other wildlife	27.1	26,781	25.1	20,093	21.3	8,557	25.3	55,431
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.8	26,488	26.0	20,845	26.9	10,815	26.5	58,148
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.0	18,831	18.0	14,431	13.9	5,579	17.7	38,841
View/photograph birds	15.1	14,930	18.5	14,820	26.0	10,431	18.3	40,181
View/photograph fish	17.7	17,500	21.8	17,479	12.4	4,985	18.2	39,964
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.7	22,469	25.4	20,395	27.5	11,027	24.6	53,891

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,925, age 35-54=80,149, age 55+=40,165. 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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MARK TWAIN National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	77.7	76,873	75.8	60,788	77.7	31,203	77.0	168,864
Family gathering	81.0	80,085	77.6	62,204	71.8	28,839	78.1	171,128
Driving for pleasure	48.7	48,185	43.0	34,461	42.4	17,010	45.5	99,656
Picnicking	42.3	41,857	54.7	43,873	50.6	20,315	48.4	106,045
Bicycling (any type)	38.2	37,766	35.0	28,022	18.9	7,609	33.5	73,397
Horseback riding (any type)	8.2	8,110	5.1	4,085	2.1	845	5.9	13,040

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,925, age 35-54=80,149, age 55+=40,165. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	23.2	22,959	19.4	15,538	16.5	6,617	20.6	45,114
Boating (any type)	21.2	20,973	17.4	13,965	12.2	4,915	18.2	39,853
Swimming in an outdoor pool	42.4	41,967	31.6	25,298	13.0	5,207	33.1	72,472
Freshwater fishing	29.7	29,430	24.7	19,803	19.4	7,804	26.0	57,037
Warmwater fishing	25.6	25,296	20.0	15,999	17.3	6,966	22.0	48,261
Visit a beach	31.9	31,586	27.0	21,612	27.0	10,849	29.2	64,047
Motorboating	11.6	11,445	9.9	7,914	6.7	2,689	10.1	22,048
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.1	24,876	16.3	13,054	9.8	3,935	19.1	41,865
Canoeing	6.5	6,467	5.3	4,214	1.6	642	5.2	11,323
Rafting	6.8	6,732	3.2	2,544	2.5	993	4.7	10,269
Coldwater fishing	14.2	14,025	9.7	7,802	8.8	3,519	11.6	25,346
Use personal watercraft	11.1	10,950	4.6	3,680	1.0	417	6.9	15,047
Waterskiing	3.5	3,488	1.4	1,140	0.6	230	2.2	4,858
Snorkeling	3.9	3,812	2.3	1,811	0.9	353	2.7	5,976
Rowing	1.7	1,682	0.9	695	0.8	318	1.2	2,695
Saltwater fishing	8.4	8,340	2.1	1,696	4.9	1,976	5.5	12,012
Sailing	0.3	341	1.9	1,535	3.6	1,438	1.5	3,314
Kayaking	1.5	1,479	0.3	214	0.0	7	0.8	1,700
Scuba diving	0.7	660	1.1	870	0.7	275	0.8	1,805
Anadromous fishing	1.2	1,169	1.1	863	0.1	28	0.9	2,060
Windsurfing	2.7	2,640	0.0	25	0.0	0	1.2	2,665
Surfing	1.1	1,127	0.0	20	0.0	0	0.5	1,147

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,925, age 35-54=80,149, age 55+=40,165. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	23.7	23,445	14.9	11,958	7.6	3,047	17.5	38,450
Downhill skiing	4.2	4,119	3.0	2,371	1.7	669	3.3	7,159
Snowmobiling	1.4	1,401	0.8	646	0.9	381	1.1	2,428
Snowboarding	4.7	4,608	0.4	281	0.0	11	2.2	4,900
Cross country skiing	1.2	1,192	0.3	250	0.5	192	0.7	1,634

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,925, age 35-54=80,149, age 55+=40,165. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	17.9	17,935	19.2	17,854	12.1	7,205	17.0	42,994
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	19.2	19,275	16.7	15,542	8.1	4,827	15.7	39,644
Day hiking	10.2	10,217	10.6	9,874	3.8	2,294	8.9	22,385
Developed camping	20.2	20,292	15.3	14,185	7.4	4,422	15.4	38,899
Drive off-road	12.3	12,380	7.9	7,357	2.1	1,240	8.3	20,977
Hunting (any type)	1.2	1,227	1.1	990	0.1	54	0.9	2,271
Mountain biking	15.9	15,974	10.3	9,608	6.5	3,862	11.6	29,444
Primitive camping	4.6	4,663	2.2	2,027	0.6	358	2.8	7,048
Big game hunting	0.8	753	0.9	840	0.0	27	0.6	1,620
Small game hunting	0.7	732	0.3	254	0.0	25	0.4	1,011
Horseback riding on trails	3.6	3,659	4.7	4,354	1.5	881	3.5	8,894
Backpacking	3.1	3,094	3.1	2,917	0.3	173	2.4	6,184
Migratory bird hunting	0.1	56	0.0	20	0.0	8	0.0	84

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=100,315, age 35-54=92,880, age 55+=59,630. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.8	60,025	56.5	52,520	48.0	28,613	55.8	141,158
View/photograph natural scenery	38.2	38,323	40.3	37,456	37.8	22,560	38.9	98,339
Sightseeing	41.9	42,078	52.9	49,114	48.5	28,940	47.5	120,132
Visit historic sites	39.7	39,799	42.0	39,034	31.3	18,663	38.6	97,496
View/photograph other wildlife	25.0	25,108	27.1	25,185	22.1	13,155	25.1	63,448
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.5	27,542	32.1	29,811	28.2	16,819	29.3	74,172
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	14.6	14,668	14.6	13,604	11.6	6,930	13.9	35,202
View/photograph birds	17.7	17,719	22.2	20,648	26.0	15,526	21.3	53,893
View/photograph fish	12.4	12,474	19.7	18,305	12.1	7,222	15.0	38,001
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.6	21,710	25.7	23,828	14.2	8,483	21.4	54,021

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=100,315, age 35-54=92,880, age 55+=59,630. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	91.4	91,661	84.9	78,883	82.6	49,271	86.9	219,815
Family gathering	75.6	75,801	83.9	77,951	72.4	43,160	77.9	196,912
Driving for pleasure	42.0	42,095	45.7	42,486	41.0	24,477	43.1	109,058
Picnicking	63.2	63,409	63.8	59,260	48.2	28,749	59.9	151,418
Bicycling (any type)	37.3	37,415	29.9	27,767	18.4	10,956	30.1	76,138
Horseback riding (any type)	3.9	3,890	5.1	4,781	1.9	1,149	3.9	9,820

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=100,315, age 35-54=92,880, age 55+=59,630. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	24.5	24,583	21.3	19,741	8.7	5,176	19.6	49,500
Boating (any type)	20.0	20,089	17.3	16,076	9.5	5,663	16.5	41,828
Swimming in an outdoor pool	49.5	49,655	36.4	33,849	13.8	8,210	36.3	91,714
Freshwater fishing	19.6	19,701	17.6	16,317	7.5	4,458	16.0	40,476
Warmwater fishing	15.7	15,784	12.4	11,534	6.6	3,907	12.4	31,225
Visit a beach	28.4	28,486	33.5	31,119	20.3	12,098	28.4	71,703
Motorboating	9.7	9,684	8.9	8,224	5.1	3,032	8.3	20,940
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.6	23,690	18.0	16,720	7.4	4,433	17.7	44,843
Canoeing	6.7	6,702	4.9	4,540	0.9	507	4.6	11,749
Rafting	8.8	8,801	4.3	3,988	1.0	621	5.3	13,410
Coldwater fishing	7.6	7,615	9.5	8,868	2.7	1,635	7.2	18,118
Use personal watercraft	8.5	8,555	5.5	5,114	2.2	1,333	5.9	15,002
Waterskiing	2.3	2,298	0.9	820	0.5	275	1.3	3,393
Snorkeling	2.3	2,309	2.7	2,552	0.1	36	1.9	4,897
Rowing	1.0	984	1.3	1,161	0.1	48	0.9	2,193
Saltwater fishing	1.6	1,637	1.8	1,706	0.1	85	1.4	3,428
Sailing	2.0	2,030	2.9	2,655	2.0	1,208	2.3	5,893
Kayaking	2.0	2,053	0.7	656	0.0	3	1.1	2,712
Scuba diving	0.1	82	1.3	1,220	0.0	0	0.5	1,302
Anadromous fishing	0.8	848	0.1	86	0.0	8	0.4	942
Windsurfing	1.3	1,318	0.9	840	1.0	607	1.1	2,765
Surfing	0.5	518	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.2	519

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=100,315, age 35-54=92,880, age 55+=59,630. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	25.9	25,987	15.4	14,316	3.4	2,054	16.8	42,357
Downhill skiing	3.6	3,588	2.7	2,507	0.9	514	2.6	6,609
Snowmobiling	0.7	735	0.7	634	0.0	3	0.5	1,372
Snowboarding	1.4	1,439	0.4	392	0.0	3	0.7	1,834
Cross country skiing	0.7	746	0.4	399	0.3	172	0.5	1,317

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=100,315, age 35-54=92,880, age 55+=59,630. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	33.2	2,662	35.9	2,699	32.7	1,484	34.1	6,845
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	74.5	5,976	48.7	3,663	38.4	1,744	56.7	11,383
Day hiking	43.1	3,456	42.0	3,161	22.1	1,006	38.0	7,623
Developed camping	49.6	3,982	41.4	3,110	25.5	1,160	41.1	8,252
Drive off-road	57.7	4,628	29.5	2,221	18.3	832	38.2	7,681
Hunting (any type)	70.1	5,627	48.5	3,646	35.3	1,604	54.2	10,877
Mountain biking	24.1	1,932	17.2	1,296	6.2	280	17.5	3,508
Primitive camping	68.4	5,487	44.5	3,346	23.0	1,045	49.2	9,878
Big game hunting	65.0	5,212	40.5	3,043	34.1	1,550	48.8	9,805
Small game hunting	47.8	3,835	31.6	2,374	25.4	1,153	36.7	7,362
Horseback riding on trails	28.3	2,270	18.4	1,386	8.9	402	20.2	4,058
Backpacking	23.3	1,867	13.2	990	5.0	225	15.3	3,082
Migratory bird hunting	12.0	965	8.4	632	5.0	228	9.1	1,825

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,023, age 35-54=7,519, age 55+=4,542. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.5	4,534	59.3	4,457	39.8	1,809	53.8	10,800
View/photograph natural scenery	47.3	3,793	62.9	4,731	51.9	2,358	54.2	10,882
Sightseeing	53.6	4,297	60.3	4,535	51.8	2,355	55.7	11,187
Visit historic sites	46.2	3,709	54.0	4,061	42.6	1,937	48.3	9,707
View/photograph other wildlife	56.3	4,515	56.5	4,247	48.4	2,199	54.6	10,961
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.1	2,734	41.9	3,151	39.3	1,784	38.2	7,669
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	67.0	5,379	55.9	4,203	46.9	2,131	58.3	11,713
View/photograph birds	23.8	1,913	32.7	2,459	36.7	1,668	30.1	6,040
View/photograph fish	31.4	2,517	34.9	2,621	21.0	952	30.3	6,090
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.8	1,590	26.8	2,015	23.7	1,078	23.3	4,683

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,023, age 35-54=7,519, age 55+=4,542. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	75.0	6,019	77.1	5,798	73.7	3,347	75.5	15,164
Family gathering	77.6	6,228	80.1	6,023	71.7	3,256	77.2	15,507
Driving for pleasure	60.4	4,845	63.0	4,736	50.4	2,288	59.1	11,869
Picnicking	47.4	3,801	57.8	4,344	47.7	2,167	51.3	10,312
Bicycling (any type)	31.4	2,523	30.5	2,291	11.2	508	26.5	5,322
Horseback riding (any type)	33.7	2,703	29.5	2,218	13.6	616	27.6	5,537

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,023, age 35-54=7,519, age 55+=4,542. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	61.3	4,917	55.7	4,187	28.0	1,270	51.7	10,374
Boating (any type)	54.4	4,365	46.0	3,462	28.1	1,276	45.3	9,103
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.3	3,717	34.5	2,596	13.8	629	34.6	6,942
Freshwater fishing	84.4	6,770	70.4	5,296	58.9	2,675	73.4	14,741
Warmwater fishing	75.4	6,051	65.3	4,911	51.4	2,335	66.2	13,297
Visit a beach	30.6	2,459	34.0	2,557	21.0	952	29.7	5,968
Motorboating	40.1	3,215	33.6	2,527	22.6	1,028	33.7	6,770
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.0	3,128	31.2	2,346	19.0	864	31.6	6,338
Canoeing	18.1	1,454	16.6	1,250	6.2	283	14.9	2,987
Rafting	26.9	2,157	11.4	857	6.7	303	16.5	3,317
Coldwater fishing	29.1	2,338	30.4	2,284	27.6	1,253	29.3	5,875
Use personal watercraft	24.7	1,983	12.9	973	1.3	59	15.0	3,015
Waterskiing	24.7	1,981	10.5	788	3.4	155	14.6	2,924
Snorkeling	6.8	542	6.8	508	2.6	120	5.8	1,170
Rowing	3.8	306	3.4	257	1.5	70	3.2	633
Saltwater fishing	5.6	452	5.2	393	2.0	92	4.7	937
Sailing	1.9	149	2.5	185	1.7	79	2.1	413
Kayaking	2.8	222	0.5	39	0.1	6	1.3	267
Scuba diving	4.2	338	2.5	189	0.7	32	2.8	559
Anadromous fishing	1.4	112	1.2	87	1.9	88	1.4	287
Windsurfing	1.2	97	0.0	3	0.0	0	0.5	100
Surfing	1.0	78	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	78

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,023, age 35-54=7,519, age 55+=4,542. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	28.6	2,295	22.9	1,719	5.6	254	21.3	4,268
Downhill skiing	4.3	346	4.6	343	0.5	22	3.5	711
Snowmobiling	3.0	242	4.5	337	1.0	44	3.1	623
Snowboarding	8.6	687	1.4	102	0.0	0	3.9	789
Cross country skiing	2.1	172	0.4	28	0.3	13	1.1	213

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,023, age 35-54=7,519, age 55+=4,542. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	36.0	2,772	34.7	2,672	25.8	1,300	33.0	6,744
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.5	3,508	35.1	2,707	24.5	1,236	36.4	7,451
Day hiking	35.6	2,744	35.3	2,723	19.2	968	31.4	6,435
Developed camping	50.4	3,886	42.1	3,244	23.6	1,190	40.7	8,320
Drive off-road	39.1	3,014	24.9	1,921	11.9	602	27.1	5,537
Hunting (any type)	23.4	1,803	11.4	878	3.7	187	14.0	2,868
Mountain biking	24.0	1,852	13.5	1,044	6.0	305	15.6	3,201
Primitive camping	34.5	2,658	26.2	2,022	8.8	442	25.0	5,122
Big game hunting	20.9	1,608	8.6	661	3.0	149	11.8	2,418
Small game hunting	9.7	746	5.1	391	2.0	99	6.0	1,236
Horseback riding on trails	22.5	1,732	14.1	1,086	3.1	157	14.5	2,975
Backpacking	12.3	947	6.6	511	1.8	91	7.6	1,549
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	70	0.4	27	0.1	3	0.5	100

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,710, age 35-54=7,707, age 55+=5,046. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 #
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.5	5,124	58.7	4,523	40.7	2,054	57.2	11,701
View/photograph natural scenery	62.0	4,779	68.1	5,251	59.3	2,990	63.6	13,020
Sightseeing	56.8	4,382	64.0	4,929	55.3	2,791	59.1	12,102
Visit historic sites	42.8	3,301	54.4	4,189	35.3	1,781	45.3	9,271
View/photograph other wildlife	54.1	4,174	61.4	4,731	46.7	2,355	55.0	11,260
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.6	3,210	57.1	4,402	50.4	2,543	49.6	10,155
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.8	3,455	52.5	4,044	38.0	1,920	46.0	9,419
View/photograph birds	25.2	1,942	41.6	3,206	43.9	2,214	36.0	7,362
View/photograph fish	27.2	2,094	32.5	2,506	19.1	965	27.2	5,565
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.2	1,709	24.7	1,905	15.0	759	21.4	4,373

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,710, age 35-54=7,707, age 55+=5,046. 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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MARK TWAIN 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	91.6	7,063	87.4	6,735	79.3	4,004	87.0	17,802
Family gathering	78.5	6,056	81.2	6,260	68.7	3,469	77.1	15,785
Driving for pleasure	61.9	4,775	68.1	5,250	59.7	3,014	63.7	13,039
Picnicking	58.3	4,497	68.0	5,240	53.7	2,712	60.8	12,449
Bicycling (any type)	36.7	2,829	28.4	2,190	16.8	846	28.7	5,865
Horseback riding (any type)	32.9	2,539	16.2	1,247	5.7	288	19.9	4,074

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,710, age 35-54=7,707, age 55+=5,046. 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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MARK TWAIN 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.	65.1	5,018	54.1	4,169	17.7	895	49.3	10,082
Boating (any type)	48.7	3,753	42.9	3,305	20.0	1,010	39.4	8,068
Swimming in an outdoor pool	53.1	4,097	39.7	3,063	14.3	721	38.5	7,881
Freshwater fishing	55.9	4,311	49.7	3,832	29.1	1,466	47.0	9,609
Warmwater fishing	53.1	4,096	43.8	3,373	25.4	1,282	42.8	8,751
Visit a beach	33.5	2,580	32.0	2,468	19.4	977	29.4	6,025
Motorboating	31.2	2,402	31.0	2,389	14.8	748	27.1	5,539
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.9	3,157	31.6	2,433	18.4	930	31.9	6,520
Canoeing	20.9	1,610	14.2	1,095	4.5	229	14.3	2,934
Rafting	26.1	2,016	14.0	1,080	2.4	121	15.7	3,217
Coldwater fishing	19.9	1,538	23.1	1,782	11.5	582	19.1	3,902
Use personal watercraft	23.8	1,835	11.0	845	3.3	165	13.9	2,845
Waterskiing	18.2	1,401	10.1	778	2.2	110	11.2	2,289
Snorkeling	6.0	464	4.5	349	0.3	17	4.1	830
Rowing	5.6	434	3.4	261	1.3	67	3.7	762
Saltwater fishing	4.8	369	3.3	257	1.2	60	3.4	686
Sailing	2.8	218	2.2	168	1.5	76	2.3	462
Kayaking	4.4	341	0.8	64	0.0	1	2.0	406
Scuba diving	0.4	34	2.1	160	0.0	0	0.9	194
Anadromous fishing	4.7	362	0.8	59	0.2	8	2.1	429
Windsurfing	0.9	72	0.3	26	0.3	15	0.6	113
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.

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,710, age 35-54=7,707, age 55+=5,046. 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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MARK TWAIN 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)	28.0	2,157	20.5	1,579	3.8	190	19.2	3,926
Downhill skiing	2.8	215	3.2	244	0.2	11	2.3	470
Snowmobiling	2.9	227	1.7	134	0.0	0	1.8	361
Snowboarding	3.3	251	0.4	27	0.1	7	1.4	285
Cross country skiing	0.7	57	0.3	22	0.3	17	0.5	96

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,710, age 35-54=7,707, age 55+=5,046. 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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MARK TWAIN 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 farm or agricultural setting	29.0	4,243	28.7	2,966	21.8	955	27.8	8,164
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	42.0	6,131	34.4	3,564	28.8	1,259	37.3	10,954
Day hiking	40.2	5,869	42.2	4,364	25.6	1,122	38.7	11,355
Developed camping	26.5	3,880	20.1	2,085	11.6	507	22.1	6,472
Drive off-road	28.1	4,100	13.8	1,424	10.3	453	20.4	5,977
Hunting (any type)	16.7	2,446	14.2	1,467	9.1	398	14.7	4,311
Mountain biking	26.0	3,799	21.6	2,236	12.2	532	22.4	6,567
Primitive camping	27.6	4,028	18.7	1,939	3.0	131	20.8	6,098
Big game hunting	8.7	1,267	7.0	725	3.5	155	7.3	2,147
Small game hunting	16.5	2,416	12.5	1,291	9.6	419	14.1	4,126
Horseback riding on trails	9.6	1,407	6.1	630	2.9	127	7.4	2,164
Backpacking	21.2	3,104	12.0	1,245	5.4	236	15.6	4,585
Migratory bird hunting	4.9	718	5.1	523	1.5	66	4.5	1,307

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

Mark Twain NF local area: 134 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=14,614, age 35-54=10,350, age 55+=4,378. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.