@article{ref1,
title="Transportation and recreation: a case study of visitors driving for pleasure at Acadia National Park",
journal="Journal of transport geography",
year="2009",
author="Hallo, Jeffrey C. and Manning, Robert E.",
volume="17",
number="6",
pages="491-499",
abstract="Automobiles and roads are as much of a way of experiencing national parks as they are a means of conveyance. This study examines experiential aspects of transportation on Acadia National Park's primary scenic road - Ocean Drive. Interviews with vehicle-based road users were conducted to identify indicators to measure and manage experiential quality on Ocean Drive. Also, a survey was conducted to make comparisons with important variables identified on &quot;transportation-only&quot; urban roads. Results suggest that (1) Ocean Drive is important to park visitors' experience; (2) experiential indicators for Ocean Drive include vehicle crowding, scenery, and travel freedom/convenience; and (3) experiential aspects of transportation on scenic roads in parks may differ substantially from urban roads. Study findings suggest a need to deliberately and thoughtfully plan and manage for quality recreational experiences on roads in national parks and related areas.<p />",
language="",
issn="0966-6923",
doi="10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.10.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.10.001"
}