This article draws on the conflicting arguments surrounding outdoor adventure tourism
activities to determine if such activities might usefully be considered beneficial for humans …

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Tourism Ralf Buckley International Centre for Ecotourism Research Griffith University Gold …

Communities and regions throughout the United States are investing in the development
and enhancement of requisite resources to leverage the growth of mountain bike tourism …

Increased recreational use of green spaces in and around cities leads to conflicts between
user groups such as bikers and hikers. This study evaluates a broad set of measures to …

A rapid increase in mountain biking participation over the past thirty years has led to
concerns about ecological impacts to recreation environments, especially trails. It is widely …

Recent growth in the tourism sector has promoted the emergence of alternative types of
tourism, such as rural tourism. Located in low-density territories, the Historical Villages of …

The purpose of this research was to examine the travel behaviors, travel motivations, and
site preferences of Canadian and US mountain bikers to better understand the determinants …

Water bodies form important habitats for animals and plants. At the same time, they offer
special recreational benefits, through nature experiences, their scenic quality or as a basis …

Over 90 percent of people living in the United States participate in some type of outdoor
recreation, from walking the dog to rock climbing. These activities increase a person's well …

Adventure tourism is a growing subsector in the global tourism marketplace. While
adventure tourism maintains a growing body of knowledge, little attention has focused on …