July 29, 2021

Utah Angling Survey

Since 1967, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has surveyed anglers approximately every 5 years to assess angler activity in Utah. The Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism has worked closely with the DWR to develop an online survey instr...

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Since 1967, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has surveyed anglers approximately every 5 years to assess angler activity in Utah. The Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism has worked closely with the DWR to develop an online survey instr
Utah Angling Survey

Utah Angling Survey

Since 1967, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has surveyed anglers approximately every 5 years to assess angler activity in Utah. The Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism has worked closely with the DWR to develop an online survey instr...

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In recently published research, IORT scientists examine the effect of this management intervention on visitor behavior at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Some visitors were voluntarily tracked with GPS throughout their visit to the Park. If they w
The Wild Highway: Unintended consequences of traffic management in National Parks

The Wild Highway: Unintended consequences of traffic management in National Parks

In recently published research, IORT scientists examine the effect of this management intervention on visitor behavior at Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Some visitors were voluntarily tracked with GPS throughout their visit to the Park. If they w...

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Researchers used signs to encourage quiet behaviors on a trail system at Muir Woods National Monument, California. They found that the quieter environment increased the visibility of birds for visitors, and made the recreation experience more enjoyable.
The Quiet Crowd: Encouraging Quiet Behaviors Improves Park Experiences

The Quiet Crowd: Encouraging Quiet Behaviors Improves Park Experiences

Researchers used signs to encourage quiet behaviors on a trail system at Muir Woods National Monument, California. They found that the quieter environment increased the visibility of birds for visitors, and made the recreation experience more enjoyable.

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Utah has one of the highest concentrations of protected land in the world, with millions of people hiking, driving and visiting the state's parks, forests, and recreation areas every year. A high amount of use requires a high level of management to keep t
Understanding Crowding at Utah's National Parks

Understanding Crowding at Utah's National Parks

Utah has one of the highest concentrations of protected land in the world, with millions of people hiking, driving and visiting the state's parks, forests, and recreation areas every year. A high amount of use requires a high level of management to keep t...

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The Bureau of Land Management has a tough job: to manage 248 million acres of lands for multiple, often conflicting uses. Climate change is making this task more difficult, often exacerbating conflicts or creating new ones.
Impacts of Climate Change on Multiple Use Management of BLM Lands

Impacts of Climate Change on Multiple Use Management of BLM Lands

The Bureau of Land Management has a tough job: to manage 248 million acres of lands for multiple, often conflicting uses. Climate change is making this task more difficult, often exacerbating conflicts or creating new ones.

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Public land management agencies increasingly rely on partnerships to achieve mission-critical goals and to engage in shared stewardship of public lands and natural resources for National Scenic Trails. Today, the National Trails System engages hundreds of
Shared Stewardship and National Scenic Trails: Building on a Legacy of Partnerships

Shared Stewardship and National Scenic Trails: Building on a Legacy of Partnerships

Public land management agencies increasingly rely on partnerships to achieve mission-critical goals and to engage in shared stewardship of public lands and natural resources for National Scenic Trails. Today, the National Trails System engages hundreds of...

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A short, statewide telephone survey to assess visitor use characteristics and attitudes toward management problems and priorities within the Little Sahara Recreation Area.
Little Sahara Recreation Area OHV Owner Survey

Little Sahara Recreation Area OHV Owner Survey

A short, statewide telephone survey to assess visitor use characteristics and attitudes toward management problems and priorities within the Little Sahara Recreation Area.

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An assessment of boating and camping use along the South Fork of the Snake River. Key issues of concern addressed in the study were human waste, threatened and endangered species management, social carrying capacity, conflict between power boaters and flo
South Fork of the Snake River Boaters and Campers Visitor Survey

South Fork of the Snake River Boaters and Campers Visitor Survey

An assessment of boating and camping use along the South Fork of the Snake River. Key issues of concern addressed in the study were human waste, threatened and endangered species management, social carrying capacity, conflict between power boaters and flo...

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An analysis of the type and number of recreational boaters using waterbodies in Utah State Parks.
Utah State Park Boater Intercept Survey

Utah State Park Boater Intercept Survey

An analysis of the type and number of recreational boaters using waterbodies in Utah State Parks.

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Visitor use and enjoyment of the city of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks is related to the visible landscape features at different locations. In this study, we investigate how this relationship varies across the landscape, helping managers' ongoin
Aesthetic Characteristics of Colorado's Front Range

Aesthetic Characteristics of Colorado's Front Range

Visitor use and enjoyment of the city of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks is related to the visible landscape features at different locations. In this study, we investigate how this relationship varies across the landscape, helping managers' ongoin...

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A survey of visitors to Antelope Island State Park intended to measure visitors' satisfactions, preferences, and concerns regarding their experiences at Antelope Island and management actions taken at the park.
Visitor Experiences and Resource Protection at Antelope Island State Park

Visitor Experiences and Resource Protection at Antelope Island State Park

A survey of visitors to Antelope Island State Park intended to measure visitors' satisfactions, preferences, and concerns regarding their experiences at Antelope Island and management actions taken at the park.

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Managing millions of visitors can be tough, but managing those folks' campers, trucks, SUVs and electric-hybrid minis adds an extra challenge. The need to accommodate an armada of vehicles in a 'natural' space can strain park infrastructure to the breakin
The Wild Highway: Unintended Consequences of Traffic Management in National Parks

The Wild Highway: Unintended Consequences of Traffic Management in National Parks

Managing millions of visitors can be tough, but managing those folks' campers, trucks, SUVs and electric-hybrid minis adds an extra challenge. The need to accommodate an armada of vehicles in a 'natural' space can strain park infrastructure to the breakin...

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A study of the visitors to heritage sites within the Bear River Heritage Area. The research reports on visitor demographics and an importance-performance analysis.
Bear River Heritage Area Visitor Survey

Bear River Heritage Area Visitor Survey

A study of the visitors to heritage sites within the Bear River Heritage Area. The research reports on visitor demographics and an importance-performance analysis.

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An evaluation of heritage tourists within the Bear River Heritage Area, focusing on gathering baseline data on visitor demographics and characteristics as well as satisfaction with their experiences at sites throughout the BRHA.
Bear River Heritage Area Visitor Survey

Bear River Heritage Area Visitor Survey

An evaluation of heritage tourists within the Bear River Heritage Area, focusing on gathering baseline data on visitor demographics and characteristics as well as satisfaction with their experiences at sites throughout the BRHA.

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A paper intended to improve education about the bear-safe practices for handling of food and garbage, actions that directly influence the occurrence and nature of bear conflicts with people.
Black Bear Conflicts and Safety at Utah Campgrounds

Black Bear Conflicts and Safety at Utah Campgrounds

A paper intended to improve education about the bear-safe practices for handling of food and garbage, actions that directly influence the occurrence and nature of bear conflicts with people.

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"An survey to see how residents living near the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The survey also identified problems associated with the proximity and location of the trail in relation to residents’ property."
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Study

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Study

"An survey to see how residents living near the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The survey also identified problems associated with the proximity and location of the trail in relation to residents’ property."

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Results of a Collaborative Learning Workshop regarding recreational travel management planning on the Soda Springs and Montpelier Districts of the Caribou National Forest. The workshop was facilitated by IORT, and hosted by Monsanto Corporation.
Travel Management Planning on the Caribou National Forest

Travel Management Planning on the Caribou National Forest

Results of a Collaborative Learning Workshop regarding recreational travel management planning on the Soda Springs and Montpelier Districts of the Caribou National Forest. The workshop was facilitated by IORT, and hosted by Monsanto Corporation.

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A study of visitation to the Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude ski resorts during December, January, February, and March of 2014 and 2015.
Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study

Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study

A study of visitation to the Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, and Solitude ski resorts during December, January, February, and March of 2014 and 2015.

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Communication for Conservation
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A science-based strategic communication program to increase the use of non-lead ammunition among hunters in the condor range of Utah. The work involves collecting data from Utah hunters to determine what drives or hinders the use of non-lead ammunition.
California Condor Non-Lead Ammunition Communication Project

California Condor Non-Lead Ammunition Communication Project

A science-based strategic communication program to increase the use of non-lead ammunition among hunters in the condor range of Utah. The work involves collecting data from Utah hunters to determine what drives or hinders the use of non-lead ammunition.

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An analysis of the Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) program from the landowner and operator's perspective. Data collected included CWMU participants' demographics, revenues and costs, as well as their motivations for participating in the progra
Utah's Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit Program

Utah's Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit Program

An analysis of the Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) program from the landowner and operator's perspective. Data collected included CWMU participants' demographics, revenues and costs, as well as their motivations for participating in the progra...

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A short video from Emily Wilkins describes research exploring how weather affects National Park Visitor Movement.
Does Weather Affect National Park Visitor Movement?

Does Weather Affect National Park Visitor Movement?

A short video from Emily Wilkins describes research exploring how weather affects National Park Visitor Movement.

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A long-term monitoring protocol to provide land managers and field technicians with a tool kit to measure the seasonal emission of dust from unpaved road surfaces.
Monitoring Road Dust Emission, Related Dust Effects, and Dust Management in National Parks

Monitoring Road Dust Emission, Related Dust Effects, and Dust Management in National Parks

A long-term monitoring protocol to provide land managers and field technicians with a tool kit to measure the seasonal emission of dust from unpaved road surfaces.

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Recreation Economics
A mail survey designed to obtain information about off-highway vehicle users' demographics, experiences (both broadly and locally), motivations, management preferences, economic preferences, and trip characteristics.
Moab Easter Jeep Safari Participant Survey

Moab Easter Jeep Safari Participant Survey

A mail survey designed to obtain information about off-highway vehicle users' demographics, experiences (both broadly and locally), motivations, management preferences, economic preferences, and trip characteristics.

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Federal regulations require that commercial outfitters on National Forest lands be authorized through a Special Use Permit (SUP), and a needs assessment is required for this authorization in order to determine the public need for a service to aid visitors
Baseline Information for Outfitters and Guides in USFS Region 4

Baseline Information for Outfitters and Guides in USFS Region 4

Federal regulations require that commercial outfitters on National Forest lands be authorized through a Special Use Permit (SUP), and a needs assessment is required for this authorization in order to determine the public need for a service to aid visitors...

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A visitor use survey designed to obtain baseline data regarding recreational use of the Factory Butte area tol enable managers to evaluate means of disseminating information about closed and open areas of the SRMA.
Swing Arm City Factory Butte Survey

Swing Arm City Factory Butte Survey

A visitor use survey designed to obtain baseline data regarding recreational use of the Factory Butte area tol enable managers to evaluate means of disseminating information about closed and open areas of the SRMA.

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The collection of baseline data concerning front country recreation use and visitor characteristics, images, and perceptions of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Front Country Visitor Study for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Front Country Visitor Study for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

The collection of baseline data concerning front country recreation use and visitor characteristics, images, and perceptions of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

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An assessment of the public’s knowledge of, and values for, wetlands. The study was used to guide the development of interpretive messages for both current wetlands visitors and the general public.
Interpreting Utah’s Wetlands

Interpreting Utah’s Wetlands

An assessment of the public’s knowledge of, and values for, wetlands. The study was used to guide the development of interpretive messages for both current wetlands visitors and the general public.

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Impacts of recreation may seem trivial at the individual level, but when these impacts are multiplied by the volume of visitation to recreation settings and repeated over time, they can interact with each other in complicated ways. This study set out to e
Communicating Low-impact Recreation Behavior Messaging

Communicating Low-impact Recreation Behavior Messaging

Impacts of recreation may seem trivial at the individual level, but when these impacts are multiplied by the volume of visitation to recreation settings and repeated over time, they can interact with each other in complicated ways. This study set out to e...

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An analysis of the motivatiions and outdoor recreation behaviors of off-highway vehicle owners throughout Utah.
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Use on Public Lands in Utah

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Use on Public Lands in Utah

An analysis of the motivatiions and outdoor recreation behaviors of off-highway vehicle owners throughout Utah.

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A visitor use study of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.
Mystic Lakes Recreational Visitors Survey

Mystic Lakes Recreational Visitors Survey

A visitor use study of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.

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How can drones be used to monitor recreation impacts in protected areas? IORT Fellow Chris Monz tested the technology in an area where new tourist facilities were being established in a national park in Norway.
Using Drones To Measure Recreation Impacts in Parks and Protected Areas

Using Drones To Measure Recreation Impacts in Parks and Protected Areas

How can drones be used to monitor recreation impacts in protected areas? IORT Fellow Chris Monz tested the technology in an area where new tourist facilities were being established in a national park in Norway.

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IORT researchers observed crowds outside the visitor center at Arches National Park to record how many encounters within six feet individuals had with others outside their group. They found that while just over 60 percent of visitors wore masks, most grou
Observing Social Distancing at a Busy National Park

Observing Social Distancing at a Busy National Park

IORT researchers observed crowds outside the visitor center at Arches National Park to record how many encounters within six feet individuals had with others outside their group. They found that while just over 60 percent of visitors wore masks, most grou...

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A determination of existing outdoor recreation activities, use patterns, and potential changes due to the proposed construction of the Bear River Narrows dam and reservoir. The proposed project would involve construction of a new dam and reservoir downstr
Bear River Oneida Narrows Recreation Use and Preference Study

Bear River Oneida Narrows Recreation Use and Preference Study

A determination of existing outdoor recreation activities, use patterns, and potential changes due to the proposed construction of the Bear River Narrows dam and reservoir. The proposed project would involve construction of a new dam and reservoir downstr...

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A study of the preferences and behaviors of off-highway vehicle owners in Utah.
Off Highway Vehicle Uses and Owner Preferences in Utah

Off Highway Vehicle Uses and Owner Preferences in Utah

A study of the preferences and behaviors of off-highway vehicle owners in Utah.

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A study of visitation throughout the Pleasant Grove Ranger District to inform current and future planning and management efforts.
Pleasant Grove Visitor Use Study

Pleasant Grove Visitor Use Study

A study of visitation throughout the Pleasant Grove Ranger District to inform current and future planning and management efforts.

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A characterization of the types and amount of outdoor recreation use in the Sheeprock Mountains, located in southern Tooele and northern Juab counties. The study provided a better understanding of recreationists’ motivations for visiting, and identified s
Outdoor Recreation Use in the Sheeprock Mountains

Outdoor Recreation Use in the Sheeprock Mountains

A characterization of the types and amount of outdoor recreation use in the Sheeprock Mountains, located in southern Tooele and northern Juab counties. The study provided a better understanding of recreationists’ motivations for visiting, and identified s...

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A statewide telephone survey regarding State Park visitation and satisfaction, park protection, funding for park improvements, and the acquisition and sale of State Park lands.
Public Support for Utah’s State Parks

Public Support for Utah’s State Parks

A statewide telephone survey regarding State Park visitation and satisfaction, park protection, funding for park improvements, and the acquisition and sale of State Park lands.

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A study of visitors to the Saint Anthony Sand Dunes. Data collected included user preferences, use patterns, willingness to pay for use/facilities, visitor satisfaction, and perceived crowding/carrying capacity information.
Saint Anthony Sand Dunes Visitor Use Survey

Saint Anthony Sand Dunes Visitor Use Survey

A study of visitors to the Saint Anthony Sand Dunes. Data collected included user preferences, use patterns, willingness to pay for use/facilities, visitor satisfaction, and perceived crowding/carrying capacity information.

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The Moab Slickrock Trail was the first trail designated primarily for mountain bike use and is one of the most popular mountain bike trails in the world. We conducted an intercept survey to better understand the users of the trail.
Slickrock Trail Mountain Bike Survey

Slickrock Trail Mountain Bike Survey

The Moab Slickrock Trail was the first trail designated primarily for mountain bike use and is one of the most popular mountain bike trails in the world. We conducted an intercept survey to better understand the users of the trail.

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An analysis of data collected from the Outdoor Recreation Center backcountry yurt rental program at Utah State University during the 2008 spring semester. This study was prompted by a number of discussions between researchers, avid backcountry non-motoriz
Snowmobile Conflict in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Snowmobile Conflict in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest

An analysis of data collected from the Outdoor Recreation Center backcountry yurt rental program at Utah State University during the 2008 spring semester. This study was prompted by a number of discussions between researchers, avid backcountry non-motoriz...

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A statewide phone survey of 2,590 adults in Utah's seven planning districts about their opinions on the values and benefits of recreational trails, their awareness and use of trails, and their perception of needs and preferences related to trails in the s
Statewide Phone Survey of Utah Residents' Attitudes Toward Recreational Trails

Statewide Phone Survey of Utah Residents' Attitudes Toward Recreational Trails

A statewide phone survey of 2,590 adults in Utah's seven planning districts about their opinions on the values and benefits of recreational trails, their awareness and use of trails, and their perception of needs and preferences related to trails in the s...

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Outdoor enthusiasts face an exasperating paradox—does their being in the wilderness harm the wilderness? This research examined clues about how much new hiking trails (during construction, and immediately after) affect several animals in Stone Mountain St
The Impact of New Trail Construction on Wildlife

The Impact of New Trail Construction on Wildlife

Outdoor enthusiasts face an exasperating paradox—does their being in the wilderness harm the wilderness? This research examined clues about how much new hiking trails (during construction, and immediately after) affect several animals in Stone Mountain St...

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This research explores the use of social media in park and protected area management. There is a broad range of applications for social media data, but there are also limitations, and a need to establish best practice standards for this evolving source of
The Uses and Limits of Social Media to Understand Visitors in Parks and Protected Areas

The Uses and Limits of Social Media to Understand Visitors in Parks and Protected Areas

This research explores the use of social media in park and protected area management. There is a broad range of applications for social media data, but there are also limitations, and a need to establish best practice standards for this evolving source of...

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A survey of boaters using visiting Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Willard Bay, and East Canyon reservoirs.
Utah State Park Boater Survey

Utah State Park Boater Survey

A survey of boaters using visiting Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Willard Bay, and East Canyon reservoirs.

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Research from Emily Wilkins and her team investigates the impact of daily high temperatures and summer rain on the way people visit 110 National Park Service units. They found that daily weather has a clear impact on where visitors go within parks, but th
Tracking How Visitors Move through National Parks Using Social Media

Tracking How Visitors Move through National Parks Using Social Media

Research from Emily Wilkins and her team investigates the impact of daily high temperatures and summer rain on the way people visit 110 National Park Service units. They found that daily weather has a clear impact on where visitors go within parks, but th...

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The Logan Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, has experienced intense conflict over the management of Franklin Basin for winter recreation. We used a mail survey and a series of focus groups to better understand the interests and positio
Travel Management Planning in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Travel Management Planning in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The Logan Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, has experienced intense conflict over the management of Franklin Basin for winter recreation. We used a mail survey and a series of focus groups to better understand the interests and positio...

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We generated an estimation of annual visitor use in the Tri-Canyon area—Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, and Millcreek Canyons--using traffic counters to capture the number of vehicles and data from the Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study to inform the av
Tri-Canyon Visitor Use Estimate

Tri-Canyon Visitor Use Estimate

We generated an estimation of annual visitor use in the Tri-Canyon area—Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, and Millcreek Canyons--using traffic counters to capture the number of vehicles and data from the Central Wasatch Visitor Use Study to inform the av...

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IORT Faculty Fellow Chris Monz and his team present a new, mobile device-based assessment strategy that helps managers determine basic visitor demographics about people coming to protected areas--without the need for face-to-face questionnaires.
Keeping Tabs on Travelers: Using Mobile Device Data to Gather Visitor Demographics

Keeping Tabs on Travelers: Using Mobile Device Data to Gather Visitor Demographics

IORT Faculty Fellow Chris Monz and his team present a new, mobile device-based assessment strategy that helps managers determine basic visitor demographics about people coming to protected areas--without the need for face-to-face questionnaires.

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A survey of river runners designed to provide Bureau of Land Management managers with information about boaters' river management preferences. The study focused on river segments that contain raftable whitewater and receive use from commercial rafting ope
Utah River Study Results Report

Utah River Study Results Report

A survey of river runners designed to provide Bureau of Land Management managers with information about boaters' river management preferences. The study focused on river segments that contain raftable whitewater and receive use from commercial rafting ope...

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A report comparing the results of a 2006 telephone survey of registered boaters in Utah with the results of surveys from 1989, 1994, and 1999.
Utah State Park Boating Survey

Utah State Park Boating Survey

A report comparing the results of a 2006 telephone survey of registered boaters in Utah with the results of surveys from 1989, 1994, and 1999.

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A statewide telephone survey of Utah residents’ attitudes toward State Parks.
Statewide Telephone Survey of Utah Residents’ Attitudes Toward Utah State Parks

Statewide Telephone Survey of Utah Residents’ Attitudes Toward Utah State Parks

A statewide telephone survey of Utah residents’ attitudes toward State Parks.

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An investigation into recreational water use issues and regional planning on Utah's lakes and reservoirs. Analysis included interviews of managers of recreational water bodies, regional meetings with state and federal employees knowledgeable about recreat
Recreational Water Use Issues and Regional Planning on Utah’s Lakes and Reservoirs

Recreational Water Use Issues and Regional Planning on Utah’s Lakes and Reservoirs

An investigation into recreational water use issues and regional planning on Utah's lakes and reservoirs. Analysis included interviews of managers of recreational water bodies, regional meetings with state and federal employees knowledgeable about recreat...

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Visitor Use Monitoring and Management
As land managers move to using electronic data as a cost-effective way to figure out who is visiting parks and protected areas, some questions remain: How accurately does geotagged data reflect visitors compared to traditional on-the-ground counts?
Which Visitors Can Be Tracked on Public Lands Using Social Media?

Which Visitors Can Be Tracked on Public Lands Using Social Media?

As land managers move to using electronic data as a cost-effective way to figure out who is visiting parks and protected areas, some questions remain: How accurately does geotagged data reflect visitors compared to traditional on-the-ground counts?

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An assessment of visitors to the 2001 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.
Great Salt Lake Bird Festival

Great Salt Lake Bird Festival

An assessment of visitors to the 2001 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.