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Economic Impact Of Rock Climbing On The Communities Surrounding The Red River Gorge, Kentucky, William Hobbs
Economic Impact Of Rock Climbing On The Communities Surrounding The Red River Gorge, Kentucky, William Hobbs
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The sport of rock climbing has exploded in America over the last decade resulting in millions of climbers flocking to the available areas near and far from their home. Such traffic demands clear and effective policy-making from land managers, public and private, in order to conserve and protect valuable natural resources. The Red River Gorge area hosts thousands of climbers each year and contains over 1,000 climbing routes in ten separate areas with an array of amenities for lodging, food, and other recreation. However, no research has been completed to determine the benefits of these climbing resources for local businesses …