published Jun 1997
This 1997 paper estimates the value of a relatively new form of recreation: mountain biking. Its popularity has resulted in many documented conflicts, and its value must be estimated so an informed decision regarding trail allocation can be made. A travel cost model (TCM) is used to estimate the economic benefits, measured by consumer surplus, to the users of mountain bike trails near Moab, Utah.
posted Dec 21, 2020
This presentation will discuss the major steps and considerations for planners and designers when designing in brownfields.
posted Dec 15, 2020
Learn how the White Mountain Trail Collective is implementing the Collective Impact Model to add capacity to its partners and change the way they do trail work in the White Mountain National Forest.
published Oct 2020
The primary purpose of this paper is to identify and review studies evaluating the
effectiveness of programs to increase access to trails and trails use (physical activity) among youth from under-resourced communities.
posted Dec 8, 2020
Join the adventure in Antarctica; sailing, scuba, ski mountaineering and fly fishing via horseback in this hour long presentation with Mike Powell, the adventurer himself. Any donations made will go towards the Community Boating Center in Bellingham, WA.
posted Dec 2, 2020
The NRPA Annual Conference is coming to Nashville, Tennessee in September 2021! If you are passionate about parks and recreation, conservation, health, landscape architecture, and city planning you should not miss this event. The 2021 conference will be focused on building strong communities and creating great places to live, play, and thrive. Mark your calendars now for three inspiring days of networking, education, and a look at the best products and services in the field.
posted Nov 19, 2020
Attend the Iowa Bicycle Summit & Iowa Safe Routes to Schools Conference Online on January 28-30, 2021!
posted Nov 16, 2020
Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks includes a wealth of practical advice on how to visit and hike the national parks and concludes with a plea to readers to evolve from national park visitors to national park stewards. This book would make a great holiday gift!
posted Nov 12, 2020
The Greater & Greener biennial conference explores how urban parks can be designed, developed, programmed, funded, and sustained to meet the challenges facing 21st-century cities.
posted Nov 12, 2020
Did you miss the original roll out of our first-ever online Play Conference? DON’T FRET! We are offering a streamlined reboot of the 2020 Online Play Conference through December 15, 2020.
