Research and Data

Outdoor Recreation, Nature-based Tourism and Sustainability

This paper discusses the intersection of outdoor recreation, nature-based tourism and sustainability with a focus on equity, diversity and addresses both community and individual barriers.

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Organization

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Publication Date

2019

Location

National or Global

Topic

Health

IDEA

Participation

Sustainability

Activity

Bicycling

Birding/Wildlife viewing

Camping

Climbing

Equestrian

Fishing

Hiking/Running

Hunting

Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)

Paddling

Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)

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