Powell & Clinch Outdoor Recreation Plan Community Survey

The Powell & Clinch region includes Lee, Wise, and Scott Counties and the City of Norton. The goal of the Powell & Clinch Outdoor Recreation Plan is to expand outdoor recreation and tourism in the region through improved access to water-based recreation, developing trails for all ages and abilities, and creating opportunities for regional and multi-state projects. These efforts are designed to boost the local economy, enhance the visitor experience, improve quality of life for residents, and strengthen local resources to support lasting growth in the region. We need your input to shape the region's future.

Please complete the survey below to help guide the Powell & Clinch Outdoor Recreation Plan.

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* 1. Which outdoor recreation activities have you or your family participated in within the past year in the Powell & Clinch region? (check all that apply)

Walking

Running

Hiking

Backpacking

Camping

Road Biking

Mountain biking

Pump Track/ Bike Skills Area

E-biking

Swimming

Kayaking/ canoeing

Paddle boarding

Rafting/ tubing

Fishing

Hunting

Boating

Motorcycle touring

Picknicking

Sightseeing

Wildlife watching/ birding

Off-roading (motorcycle/ Jeep/ ATV)

Skateboarding

Geochching

Rock climbing

Educational programs

Night sky viewing

Public concerts

Downtown special events

Festivals

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which recreation assets in the Powell & Clinch region have you or your family visited within the past year? (check all that apply)

Clinch River State Park

Wilderness Road State Park

Natural Tunnel State Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Lake Keokee

Flag Rock Recreation Area

High Knob Recreation Area

Hanging Rock Day Use Area

Bark Camp Lake

Little Stony Falls

The High Knob Tower

Big Cherry Lake

Martins Creek

Powell River

Clinch River

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How important are the following outdoor economy assets for residents and visitors of the Powell & Clinch region?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Clinch River State Park	Clinch River State Park Very Important	Clinch River State Park Important	Clinch River State Park Somewhat Important	Clinch River State Park Not Important
Wilderness Road State Park	Wilderness Road State Park Very Important	Wilderness Road State Park Important	Wilderness Road State Park Somewhat Important	Wilderness Road State Park Not Important
Natural Tunnel State Park	Natural Tunnel State Park Very Important	Natural Tunnel State Park Important	Natural Tunnel State Park Somewhat Important	Natural Tunnel State Park Not Important
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park	Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Very Important	Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Important	Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Somewhat Important	Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Not Important
Lake Keokee	Lake Keokee Very Important	Lake Keokee Important	Lake Keokee Somewhat Important	Lake Keokee Not Important
Flag Rock Recreation Area	Flag Rock Recreation Area Very Important	Flag Rock Recreation Area Important	Flag Rock Recreation Area Somewhat Important	Flag Rock Recreation Area Not Important
High Knob Recreation Area	High Knob Recreation Area Very Important	High Knob Recreation Area Important	High Knob Recreation Area Somewhat Important	High Knob Recreation Area Not Important
Hanging Rock Day Use Area	Hanging Rock Day Use Area Very Important	Hanging Rock Day Use Area Important	Hanging Rock Day Use Area Somewhat Important	Hanging Rock Day Use Area Not Important
Bark Camp Lake	Bark Camp Lake Very Important	Bark Camp Lake Important	Bark Camp Lake Somewhat Important	Bark Camp Lake Not Important
Little Stony Falls	Little Stony Falls Very Important	Little Stony Falls Important	Little Stony Falls Somewhat Important	Little Stony Falls Not Important
The High Knob Tower	The High Knob Tower Very Important	The High Knob Tower Important	The High Knob Tower Somewhat Important	The High Knob Tower Not Important
Big Cherry Lake	Big Cherry Lake Very Important	Big Cherry Lake Important	Big Cherry Lake Somewhat Important	Big Cherry Lake Not Important
Martins Creek	Martins Creek Very Important	Martins Creek Important	Martins Creek Somewhat Important	Martins Creek Not Important
Powell River	Powell River Very Important	Powell River Important	Powell River Somewhat Important	Powell River Not Important
Clinch River	Clinch River Very Important	Clinch River Important	Clinch River Somewhat Important	Clinch River Not Important
Breaks Interstate Park	Breaks Interstate Park Very Important	Breaks Interstate Park Important	Breaks Interstate Park Somewhat Important	Breaks Interstate Park Not Important

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* 4. How should the Powell & Clinch region prioritize development and improvement of the following outdoor economy infrastructure?

	High priority	Medium priority	Low priority	Not a priority
Hiking trails	Hiking trails High priority	Hiking trails Medium priority	Hiking trails Low priority	Hiking trails Not a priority
Mountain bike trails	Mountain bike trails High priority	Mountain bike trails Medium priority	Mountain bike trails Low priority	Mountain bike trails Not a priority
Equestrian trails	Equestrian trails High priority	Equestrian trails Medium priority	Equestrian trails Low priority	Equestrian trails Not a priority
Multi-use trails / greenways	Multi-use trails / greenways High priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Medium priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Low priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Not a priority
River accesses	River accesses High priority	River accesses Medium priority	River accesses Low priority	River accesses Not a priority
Rock climbing access	Rock climbing access High priority	Rock climbing access Medium priority	Rock climbing access Low priority	Rock climbing access Not a priority
Swimming areas	Swimming areas High priority	Swimming areas Medium priority	Swimming areas Low priority	Swimming areas Not a priority
Fishing areas	Fishing areas High priority	Fishing areas Medium priority	Fishing areas Low priority	Fishing areas Not a priority
Campgrounds	Campgrounds High priority	Campgrounds Medium priority	Campgrounds Low priority	Campgrounds Not a priority
Disc golf courses	Disc golf courses High priority	Disc golf courses Medium priority	Disc golf courses Low priority	Disc golf courses Not a priority
Skateboard parks	Skateboard parks High priority	Skateboard parks Medium priority	Skateboard parks Low priority	Skateboard parks Not a priority
Picnic areas	Picnic areas High priority	Picnic areas Medium priority	Picnic areas Low priority	Picnic areas Not a priority
Downtown public spaces	Downtown public spaces High priority	Downtown public spaces Medium priority	Downtown public spaces Low priority	Downtown public spaces Not a priority
Playgrounds	Playgrounds High priority	Playgrounds Medium priority	Playgrounds Low priority	Playgrounds Not a priority
Outdoor event venues	Outdoor event venues High priority	Outdoor event venues Medium priority	Outdoor event venues Low priority	Outdoor event venues Not a priority
Pump Track/Bike Skills Area	Pump Track/Bike Skills Area High priority	Pump Track/Bike Skills Area Medium priority	Pump Track/Bike Skills Area Low priority	Pump Track/Bike Skills Area Not a priority

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* 5. To what extent do the following issues deter visitation by your or your family to existing outdoor resources in the Powell & Clinch region?

	Considerably	Moderately	Slightly	Not at all
Lack of information	Lack of information Considerably	Lack of information Moderately	Lack of information Slightly	Lack of information Not at all
Lack of directional signage	Lack of directional signage Considerably	Lack of directional signage Moderately	Lack of directional signage Slightly	Lack of directional signage Not at all
Lack of public access	Lack of public access Considerably	Lack of public access Moderately	Lack of public access Slightly	Lack of public access Not at all
Inadequate parking	Inadequate parking Considerably	Inadequate parking Moderately	Inadequate parking Slightly	Inadequate parking Not at all
Overcrowding	Overcrowding Considerably	Overcrowding Moderately	Overcrowding Slightly	Overcrowding Not at all
Safety concerns	Safety concerns Considerably	Safety concerns Moderately	Safety concerns Slightly	Safety concerns Not at all
Need special equipment / skills	Need special equipment / skills Considerably	Need special equipment / skills Moderately	Need special equipment / skills Slightly	Need special equipment / skills Not at all
Inadequate public transportation	Inadequate public transportation Considerably	Inadequate public transportation Moderately	Inadequate public transportation Slightly	Inadequate public transportation Not at all
Lack of ongoing maintenance	Lack of ongoing maintenance Considerably	Lack of ongoing maintenance Moderately	Lack of ongoing maintenance Slightly	Lack of ongoing maintenance Not at all
Cost / too expensive	Cost / too expensive Considerably	Cost / too expensive Moderately	Cost / too expensive Slightly	Cost / too expensive Not at all
ADA access	ADA access Considerably	ADA access Moderately	ADA access Slightly	ADA access Not at all

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In your opinion, what are the three most important outdoor recreation activities the Powell & Clinch region should make a priority?

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* 7. Please list any outdoor recreation opportunities or experiences that you think are missing or could be enhanced in the Powell & Clinch region.

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* 8. When visiting an area for outdoor activities, how likely are you to also explore nearby downtown areas for dining, shopping, or lodging?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Not likely

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* 9. When visiting an area for outdoor activities, which amenities or experiences would make you more likely to visit a nearby downtown area? (choose all that apply)

Historic sites

Local restaurants

Lodging

Outdoor outfitters

Breweries

Coffee shops

Artisan shops

Farmers market

Cultural events (festivals, live music, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What outfitter services do you think are needed to support outdoor recreation activities in the region? (check all that apply)

Bike rental

Canoe/ kayak rental

Tube rental

Fishing gear rental

Rock climbing gear rental

ATV rental

Guided ATV trips

Guided fishing trips

Guided paddle trips

Guided bike trips

Guided rock climbing trips

Shuttle service for tubing/ kayaking/ canoeing trips

Shuttle service for biking/ hiking trips

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please rank in order of importance to the Powell & Clinch region the following outdoor economic categories (with 1 being most important).

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* 12. Do you feel you and the members of your household have access to adequate opportunities to lead healthy and active lives?

Yes

Not sure

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* 13. How important do you feel the outdoor economy is to the future of the Powell & Clinch region?

	Very important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not important
Level of importance	Level of importance Very important	Level of importance Important	Level of importance Somewhat Important	Level of importance Not important

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* 14. What is your zip code?

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* 15. What is your age?

Under 18

18-22

23-29

30-39

40 49

50-64

65+

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 17. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

None

1-2

3-4

More than 4

Prefer not to answer

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* 18. Please specify your race.

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native American

Pacific Islander

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. Please specify your ethnicity.

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Prefer not to answer

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* 20. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.)

Less than a high school diploma

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)

Vocational / Trade School

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Professional degree

Doctoral degree

Prefer not to answer

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* 21. What is your total household income?

Less than $15,000

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

Powell & Clinch Outdoor Recreation Plan Community Survey

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* 1. Which outdoor recreation activities have you or your family participated in within the past year in the Powell & Clinch region? (check all that apply)

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* 2. Which recreation assets in the Powell & Clinch region have you or your family visited within the past year? (check all that apply)

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* 3. How important are the following outdoor economy assets for residents and visitors of the Powell & Clinch region?

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* 4. How should the Powell & Clinch region prioritize development and improvement of the following outdoor economy infrastructure?

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* 5. To what extent do the following issues deter visitation by your or your family to existing outdoor resources in the Powell & Clinch region?

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* 6. In your opinion, what are the three most important outdoor recreation activities the Powell & Clinch region should make a priority?

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* 7. Please list any outdoor recreation opportunities or experiences that you think are missing or could be enhanced in the Powell & Clinch region.

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* 8. When visiting an area for outdoor activities, how likely are you to also explore nearby downtown areas for dining, shopping, or lodging?

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* 9. When visiting an area for outdoor activities, which amenities or experiences would make you more likely to visit a nearby downtown area? (choose all that apply)

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* 10. What outfitter services do you think are needed to support outdoor recreation activities in the region? (check all that apply)

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* 11. Please rank in order of importance to the Powell & Clinch region the following outdoor economic categories (with 1 being most important).

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* 12. Do you feel you and the members of your household have access to adequate opportunities to lead healthy and active lives?

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* 13. How important do you feel the outdoor economy is to the future of the Powell & Clinch region?

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* 14. What is your zip code?

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. What is your gender?

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* 17. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

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* 18. Please specify your race.

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* 19. Please specify your ethnicity.

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* 20. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.)

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* 21. What is your total household income?

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