Despite a recent decline, during the past decade there has been a dramatic increase in sales
and permit registrations for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in Oregon. These vehicles include
quads and three-wheel ATVs (Class I), dune buggies, sand rails, and 4x4 vehicles (Class II),
and off-highway motorcycles (Class III). This report...
Tourism development has expanded in Oregon coast communities and in rural communities elsewhere in the nation. This expansion has brought economic gains, but has also brought social costs. The identification and management of tourism's actual and perceived social impacts has received significant attention. This dissertation presents two approaches that extend...
Wildlife interpretive centers may increase the attractiveness of natural areas for visitors, provide local employment and income, and channel visitors to reduce wildlife disturbance. However, interpretive center success depends on understanding visitor preferences. This is facilitated by integrated analysis of individual characteristics, such as attitudes and demographic factors, and situational...
