published Dec 2008
by Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
This research investigated the influence of several use-related, environmental, and managerial factors on soil loss on recreational trails and roads at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service.
published Nov 2008
by Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
The sustainable management of ATV use is an expensive proposition requiring careful design, construction, and maintenance of ATV trails.
published Aug 2008
This report sorts through the various choices for the most "economical and sustainable" types of trail surfacing options along the proposed Rio Grande Trail corridor from Belen to Sunland Park, New Mexico.
published Jun 2008
Horses have been suggested to be an important source for the introduction of non-native plant species along trails, but the conclusions were based on anecdotal evidence.
published May 2008
by Alison Voight, Gary Robb, Jennifer Skulski, Deborah Getz, Debbie Scharven
As a result of frequent inquiries regarding best practices from practitioners, NCA initiated this research study in order to ascertain which practices in the field of parks and recreation accessibility management exceed the minimum standards set forth by the ADA and other disability-related legislation.
published Mar 2008
by Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
Off-road vehicles can have a substantial impact on the experience of other non-motorized visitors on trails that are shared or even on adjacent forest or park settings.
published Jan 2008
The purpose was to examine 9 adult activity settings in 25 community parks to determine the most and least frequently used by gender, physical-activity (PA) intensity, and ethnicity.
published Oct 2007
Findings indicate that the placement of trails in areas where people can access them increases community physical activity levels.
published Sep 2007
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The purpose of this study is to provide baseline historical information pertaining to those portions of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail that cross onto lands managed by the FWS at the White River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Arkansas, the Wheeler NWR in Alabama, and the Tennessee NWR in Tennessee.
published Sep 2007
This research examines the economic impact of paddler recreation along the waterways of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740-mile route traversing New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine.
published May 2007
This survey was conducted to obtain information on the amount and type of use of this popular trail.
published Apr 2007
Trail utilization study.
