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Full-Text Articles in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

An Estimate Of Backcountry Day Use Of Glacier National Park, Stephen F. Mccool, Amy M. Braithwaite, Katherine C. Kendall May 1989

An Estimate Of Backcountry Day Use Of Glacier National Park, Stephen F. Mccool, Amy M. Braithwaite, Katherine C. Kendall

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

Estimates the number of people entering the Glacier National Park backcountry for the summer season of 1988 using infrared beam-activated photography, embedded vibration sensing counters, and trailhead registration validated by personal observation. The study also developed an equation to estimate use levels in future seasons at low cost.


Tourism Professionals Indicate Research Needs, Robert M. O'Halloran, Donald F. Holecek Jan 1989

Tourism Professionals Indicate Research Needs, Robert M. O'Halloran, Donald F. Holecek

Hospitality Review

County and local tourism officials have a great need for data to help them make their decisions. The authors surveyed professionals to determine data used and needed, the types of decisions made, and where data is obtained. The results provide a profile for information sharing.