Document Type

Report

Publisher

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research

Publication Date

5-1-1989

Disciplines

Leisure Studies | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | Tourism and Travel

Abstract

Estimates the number of people entering the Glacier National Park backcountry for the summer season of 1988 using infrared beam-activated photography, embedded vibration sensing counters, and trailhead registration validated by personal observation. The study also developed an equation to estimate use levels in future seasons at low cost.

Keywords

Glacier National Park, use estimation, recreational use modeling, backcountry use monitoring

Comments

Research Report 34

Rights

1989 ITRR

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