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Gardiner, Mt - A Community Tourism Development Case Study: Resident Perceptions, Norma P. Nickerson, Meredith S. Berry
Gardiner, Mt - A Community Tourism Development Case Study: Resident Perceptions, Norma P. Nickerson, Meredith S. Berry
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The purpose of this study was to assess quality of life and image perceptions of Gardiner by residents, as well as their support/attachment to their community. A door-to-door survey was administered in June, 2013. The survey was completed by 209 Gardiner residents for a 60% response rate. The positive image held by Gardiner residents is a community that is friendly, supportive, and has a unique and rich heritage. On the negative side, the community is one with roads that are not well maintained, has little parking available, and has a lack of retail shopping opportunities. Residents were asked to identify …
The Beartooth Highway: 2012-2013 Economic Impacts, Use, And Destination Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau
The Beartooth Highway: 2012-2013 Economic Impacts, Use, And Destination Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau
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The purpose of this study was to assess the economic impacts and visitor use of the Beartooth Highway. Data was collected from visitors during the 2012 summer and 2012-2013 winter seasons. In total, over 4,000 summer visitors and 1,600 winter visitors were intercepted during the study. This report is a compilation of three separate studies conducted along the Beartooth Highway with a summary and researcher observations in the introductory pages.
Nonresident Values Of Montana's Natural Areas, Megan Tanner, Norma Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli
Nonresident Values Of Montana's Natural Areas, Megan Tanner, Norma Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli
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Three quarters of nonresident vacationers to Montana are primarily attracted to characteristics of public lands such as national parks, mountains, forests, and open space. Viewing and recreating on Montana's public lands are vitally important to the success of the travel industry in the state. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess public land values held by nonresident visitors to Montana and to compare values between groups of outdoor recreation participants.
Mt Scorp: Resident Travel For Outdoor Recreation In Montana, Norma P. Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf
Mt Scorp: Resident Travel For Outdoor Recreation In Montana, Norma P. Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf
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The purpose of this analysis was to understand the resident travel patterns of Montanans who participate in outdoor recreation. This was a secondary data analysis from data collected by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) from their most recent resident travel study conducted in 2011-2012 for one year.
Mt Scorp: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Outdoor Recreation And Resident Health, Alex L. Metcalf, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf, Norma P. Nickerson
Mt Scorp: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Outdoor Recreation And Resident Health, Alex L. Metcalf, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf, Norma P. Nickerson
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) provides state-based data on health and risk behaviors among adults. Several supplemental outdoor recreation related questions were included in the 2011 questionnaire to assist with the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan process and are analyzed in this report.
Mt Scorp: Public Recreational Use Study 2012, Norma P. Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf
Mt Scorp: Public Recreational Use Study 2012, Norma P. Nickerson, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf
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The purpose of the Public Recreational Use Survey was to understand the current outdoor recreation facility uses by Montana residents.
The Beartooth Highway: 2012 Summer Use And Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau
The Beartooth Highway: 2012 Summer Use And Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau
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The Beartooth Highway is a 68-mile travel corridor that reaches nearly 11,000 feet in elevation with sweeping vistas of snow-covered ridges, high plateau views, lakes and trails. A 54-mile segment of the road is designated as the Beartooth All-American Road, one of only 31 All-American Roads highlighted as the most scenic byways in the United States. No visitor research had been conducted on the Beartooth Highway, therefore, the overall purpose of this report was to investigate traveler characteristics on the Beartooth highway including demographics, residency, activities, image, and travel patterns in the region with the gateway communities of Red Lodge …