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Direct linkCoulson, Evan; Park, Logan; Lawhon, Ben; Taff, Derrick; Vagias, Wade; Newman, Peter – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2021
This study examined variables hypothesized to influence behavioral intentions of visitors to frontcountry areas managed by the USDA Forest Service. Data were obtained over a stratified 12-month sampling period (n = 281). Analyses revealed that visitor attitudes toward perceived effectiveness of Leave No Trace practices and perceptions of…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior, Intention, Parks
Miller, Zachary D.; Lawhon, Ben; Taff, B. Derrick; Schwartz, Forrest; Newman, Peter – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2020
Increasing visitor use in U.S. national parks leads to myriad challenges, one of which is the large amount of waste generated. In this research, visitors to three parks were surveyed to identify potential leverage points for communicating with visitors that may help increase desirable behaviors in visitors as part of the Zero Landfill Initiative…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Parks, Sanitation, Behavior Modification
Lawhon, Ben; Taff, B. Derrick; Newman, Peter; Vagias, Wade M.; Miller, Zachary D. – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2019
This study examined frontcountry state park visitors' attitudes toward and support for common Leave No Trace practices. Understanding state park visitors' attitudes toward Leave No Trace practices and support of the program can inform the development of effective educational communication strategies and specific messaging, for park and protected…
Descriptors: Parks, Conservation (Environment), Communication Strategies, Recreational Activities
Understanding Hikers' Behavioral Intent toward Leave No Trace in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Schafer, David; Bobilya, Andrew J.; Lawhon, Ben; Faircloth, W. Brad; Schultz, Jeremy – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2022
Resource degradation is a chief concern related to increased recreational of U.S. public lands. The Seven Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles are used to educate visitors how to reduce recreational impacts. This study sought to understand Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) hikers' behavioral intent toward LNT practices. A quantitative…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Conservation (Environment), Parks, Recreational Activities
Morley, Laurie; Chase, Matthew R.; Day, Ralph W.; Lawhon, Ben – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2008
As a result of the increased interest in nontraditional activities, such as mountain biking and backpacking, many public schools are incorporating outdoor education into their curriculum. However, little attention has been given to educating students about the impacts that outdoor activities can have on the environment. It is important that…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Recreational Activities, Physical Activities, Environmental Education
