A method for explaining trends in river recreation demand

George L. Peterson; David W. Lime; Dorothy H. Anderson

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A method for explaining trends in river recreation demand

Informally Refereed

Authors:

George L. Peterson, David W. Lime, Dorothy H. Anderson

Year:

1980

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: LaPage, Wilbur F., ed. Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-57. Vols. I and II. Broomall, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experimental Station: 161-169.

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Abstract

Data being collected by The National River Recreation Study (NRRS) (U.S. Forest Service, St. Paul) includes origin-destination information for recreational visits to a variety of rivers nationwide. Such data are being collected over several years during a time of rapidly changing energy costs, economic conditions and consumer attitudes. This presents an opportunity to explain trends in river recreation demand. Methods of site choice and site demand analysis may be useful for this purpose. Appropriate mathematical models are defined and explained. It is shown how these models can be used to explain demand and predict trends.

Parent Publication

Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium

Citation

Peterson, George L.; Lime, David W.; Anderson, Dorothy H. 1980. A method for explaining trends in river recreation demand. In: LaPage, Wilbur F., ed. Proceedings 1980 National Outdoor Recreation Trends Symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-57. Vols. I and II. Broomall, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experimental Station: 161-169.