Outdoor Recreation

Author: Ryan Plummer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780415430401
Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Outdoor Recreation' provides an informative and comprehensive overview of this broad field. Taking in core theoretical and practical themes, it is a student text drawing together a diverse range of perspectives on the subject.

Outdoor Recreation

Author: David Huddart
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 331997758X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 485

Book Description
This textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of outdoor recreation, and how these can be best managed. As a field of study, recreational ecology is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, and the authors seek to develop a deeper understanding of both the role and function of the factors that influence visitor numbers and their impact. An accessible and comprehensive textbook, it features numerous types of outdoor recreational activities including hill walking, rock climbing, mountain marathons, skiing, scuba diving and more. Drawn from several global case studies, the authors estimate the current and future numbers involved in outdoor recreation, and how best these numbers can be managed. Effective visitor impact management actions arise from collaboration between recreation ecologists, social scientists, experienced recreation managers, recreation stakeholders and the recreationalists themselves: as such, this book will be multi-disciplinary in scope. This practical and engaging textbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of outdoor recreation and adventure tourism as well as practitioners and managers working in the field.

Studies in Outdoor Recreation

Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
The first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation has been completely updated to reflect current research and new concerns. The book is a standard text in courses and an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers.

Managing Outdoor Recreation

Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher: Cabi
ISBN: 9781845939311
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
The global popularity of outdoor recreation and ecotourism is on the increase. At present, there is little systematic information on the management practices that have been successful in National Parks. This book presents the issue of how to manage outdoor recreation in ways that protect the integrity of park resources and the quality of the visitor experience. Using case studies drawn from the U.S. National Park System, it illustrates a range of successful management approaches that can be applied worldwide.

Outdoor Recreation in America

Author: Clayne R. Jensen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780736042130
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392

Book Description
This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the development, regulation and management of outdoor recreation in America. The authors consider the challenges for outdoor recreation in the 21st century, such as its role within education, resources, planning and the environment.

Parks and People

Author: Robert E. Manning
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 1584658819
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
A science-based approach to outdoor recreation management at Maine's Acadia National Park, applicable to parks and conservation areas nationwide

Outdoor Recreation

Author: Hilmi Ibrahim
Publisher: Sagamore Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 508

Book Description
This book looks at outdoor pursuits as a sub-phenomenon of the larger recreation and leisure phenomenon, but with an added touch of the natural element, with its psychological influence and social significance. Part One provides two views of nature -- original inhabitants and newcomers. Part Two provides the reader with a description of the resources available to the outdoor adventurer -- federal, state, local, and private. Part Three examines the policies, procedures, and problems associated with outdoor recreation. Students will gain a broad appreciation enabling them to understand outdoor recreation from both the user and manager's viewpoints.

Design for Outdoor Recreation

Author: Simon Bell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134108052
Category : Outdoor recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
This book takes a fresh, up-to-date look at all aspects of design of facilities needed by visitors to outdoor recreation destinations.

Encyclopedia of Leisure and Outdoor Recreation

Author: John Jenkins
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113452840X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 609

Book Description
Edited by leading authorities, this key reference reflects the multidisciplinary nature of its subject. It is an essential resource for teaching, an invaluable companion to independent study, and a solid starting point for wider subject exploration.

The Adventure Gap

Author: James Edward Mills
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680516817
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 239

Book Description
Features a new “where are they now” section, updating readers on lives of expedition’s original climbers Fully updated and detailed resources based on the "Anti-Racism in the Outdoors" (ARITO) guide Readers’ Guide explores additional context and questions for further consideration Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills’s book, The Adventure Gap, is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner. This tenth anniversary edition once again shares the compelling events that unfolded during Expedition Denali’s summit bid. But it also provides fresh context: A new thought-provoking afterword by Mills examines what has evolved in and around the outdoor community since that effort. He highlights progress and inspiring stories, such as Full Circle Everest, an expedition led by Phillip Henderson that put an all-Black team on top of the world’s highest peak. And he points to places where we can and should all strive for higher achievement. The Adventure Gap has become an essential text in outdoor education and inspiration--a story of our times, now more relevant than ever.