Seasonal homes and natural resources: patterns of use and impact in Michigan.

Daniel J. Stynes; JiaJia Zheng; Susan I. Stewart

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-194

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Seasonal homes and natural resources: patterns of use and impact in Michigan.

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Authors:

Daniel J. Stynes, JiaJia Zheng, Susan I. Stewart

Year:

1997

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-194

Source:

General Technical Report NC-194. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes patterns of seasonal home ownerships and use in northern lower Michigan, including recreational use of nearby public and private lands and potential use of the seasonal home as a retirement home. Estimates economic impacts associated with seasonal home related spending in the 33 counties of northern lower Michigan.

Keywords

outdoor recreation, retirement, economic impact, tourism

Citation

Stynes, Daniel J.; Zheng, JiaJia; Stewart, Susan I. 1997. Seasonal homes and natural resources: patterns of use and impact in Michigan. General Technical Report NC-194. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station