Document Type

Article

Publication Title

International Journal of Wilderness

Publication Date

12-2007

Volume

13

Issue

3

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology

Abstract

Wilderness managers strive to provide quality recreation experiences. Because of this commitment, a need exists to further incorporate experiential aspects into current planning and management frameworks. This article suggests a focus on relationships with wilderness, moving beyond the examination of single transactions with a setting toward a consideration of the dynamic engagements visitors accumulate with wilderness over time. Understanding these relationships relative to social and cultural change may allow managers to incorporate diverse meanings into management planning and provide better protection of wilderness character

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