TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Transportation and recreation: a case study of visitors driving for pleasure at Acadia National Park
JO  - Journal of transport geography
A1  - Hallo, Jeffrey C.
A1  - Manning, Robert E.
SP  - 491
EP  - 499
VL  - 17
IS  - 6
N2  - 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 "transportation-only" 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 /> 
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SN  - 0966-6923
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.10.001
ID  - ref1
ER  -