This study suggests the following conclusions and implication regarding visitor perceptions of recreation-related resource impacts: (1) it may be wise to involve visitors in decisions about acceptable levels of recreation-related resource impacts; (2) visitors may be willing to accept restrictions...

This study was conducted to assess the location and extent of visitor-created impacts in the Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, as a consequence of wildland tourism and recreational activities. Based on the results and observations, it is possible to limit future impacts by directing visitors away...

The first section of this chapter presents an overview of the history of leisure and time-use surveys in Finland. Using data from these surveys (conducted during 1979-2000), the second section describes trends in: daily time-use patterns; use of communication technologies at home; reading; cultural ...

This chapter describes and assesses the considerable effects of recreational users on mountain areas. It begins with an overview of the similarities and differences that exist among three general recreational user groups (traditional, non-traditional and motorized), based on their regard for the...

This chapter identifies and discusses a range of management strategies and tactics/practices that can be used to manage outdoor recreation in national parks. For the purposes of this book, management strategies are classified into four basic categories: increasing the supply of recreation...

On peak summer days, thousands of hikers can be found along the extensive and diverse trail system in Acadia National Park. The collective use by so many visitors can take a toll on trail resources. Some visitors alter and build rock cairns; walk off-trail to avoid rocks, roots, and wet spots; and...

Years of uncontrolled use at a camping area along the Appalachian Trail resulted in widespread damage to soil, trees, and other vegetation; a decimated firewood supply; and visible signs of human waste (Impacts to campsites; Impacts to soil; Impacts to vegetation). The camping area was also crowded ...

This chapter presents two case studies involving hiking and camping within Iranian mountain areas, and looks at the constraints experienced during these outdoor activities. The literature on tourism and pro-environmental behaviour and the constraints on environmental behaviours form the basis for...

This chapter identifies and reviews the potential impacts that outdoor recreation can have on park resources (soil, vegetation, water, wildlife, air, natural quiet, natural darkness, and historical/cultural resources), the quality of the visitor experience (crowding, conflict, and depreciative...

This chapter outlines the strategies and practices that can be used to manage outdoor recreation. Related concepts applied to the management of outdoor recreation are also discussed, namely, the classification of problem behaviours, theories of moral development, and communication theory.