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Recreation as a Spatial Good: Distance Effects on Changes in Recreation Visitation and Benefits

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  • Richardson, Robert B.

    (MI State U)

  • Loomis, John

    (CO State U)

  • Weiler, Stephan

    (CO State U)

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    The effects of travel distance on visitation and associated recreation benefits are tested for a large national park. Visitor responses to a survey depicting various natural resource scenarios at Rocky Mountain National Park were used to estimate the effects of distance traveled on nature-based tourism behavior and benefits. Distance was a significant determinant in both the visitation and contingent valuation models. Long-distance visitors were more stable in their visitation patterns in the face of natural resource changes. Marginal recreational benefits per trip increased with distance but at a decreasing rate. However, in-state visitors accrued higher annual benefits because of greater trip frequency. The relative importance of visitor types can help private and public decision-makers better respond to different visitor needs. The findings also provide a unique perspective on consumer spatial tradeoffs and the national value of recreational resources.

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    Article provided by Southern Regional Science Association in its journal Review of Regional Studies.

    Volume (Year): 36 (2006)
    Issue (Month): 3 ()
    Pages: 362-80

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    Handle: RePEc:rre:publsh:v:36:y:2006:i:3:p:362-80

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    Keywords: Contingent Valuation; Natural Resource; Recreation; Resources; Tourism; Travel;

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