This chapter examines climate change perceptions in the context of nature-based tourism in the case study area of western Maine, USA. It identifies the perceptions of risks and challenges associated with changes in climate, the variables that influence perceptions of risk, and the behavioural...

This book addresses the issue of managing outdoor recreation to protect park resources and the quality of the visitor experience. The book is organized into three parts. Part I comprises five chapters that draw on the scientific and professional literature in parks and outdoor recreation to develop ...

Denali National Park and Preserve offers visitors the premier opportunity in North America to see large concentrations of charismatic wildlife, including grizzly bears and wolves. The park is managed in ways that allow visitor access but guard against wildlife disturbance (Impacts to wildlife) and...

This concluding chapter outlines 36 principles of managing outdoor recreation. These principles draw on both the scientific and professional literature reviewed in Part I of the book and are illustrated with examples from the case studies presented in Part II. These principles are offered to help...

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...

This chapter examines the management of visitors inside park boundaries by reviewing systems approaches specifically designed to enhance visitor experiences and control negative impacts. The discussion begins with several principles that are fundamental to managing visitors. The next sections...