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USU Moab's Recreation Resource Management Program Expands with New Professor
An expert in outdoor recreation, Wayne Freimund will teach classes on recreation policy and planning with plans for…
Series: Trail to the Top
Outdoor recreation plays a vital role in Utahns’ quality of life and the health of the economy. With USU’s proximity to several national parks and mountain ranges, the institution has become the go-to expert in how to manage the land in ways that allow for generations of continued exploration.
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Professors' Paper on Economics of National Monuments Earns Research Award
One of the most hotly contested issues surrounding federally protected land, especially national monuments, is the…
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Ask an Expert - Ten Tips for Safe Recreation in Utah's Wildlife Country
Outdoor recreation in Utah contributes more than $13 billion to the economy, generates over $800 million in tax…
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Blinded by the Light: "Sensory Danger Zones: How Sensory Pollution Impacts Animal Survival"
A new paper including research from a Utah State University scientist provides a framework for understanding how…
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Using Science to Persuade Hikers to be Bear-Safe in Yellowstone
Humans are a complex species. Convincing them to do something … like protect themselves from a grizzly attack … might…
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View From Above: Drones Help Monitor Recreation Impacts in National Parks
In the past decade, increasing numbers of visitors to parks and protected areas have both stretched management…
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Ready to Rumble: Recreationists Rate Acceptability of Noise in Natural Areas
Recreationists head to the outdoors to experience natural beauty, find a sense of calm, enjoy an adventure or just to…
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Ask an Expert: Be a Responsible Recreator in Utah's Outdoors
As more people recreate in the outdoors, the chance of encountering wildlife also increases.
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USU Moab Hosts USU Outdoor Product Design & Development Field Course
Twelve students from Utah State University recently completed an intensive three-week summer course in Outdoor…
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National Trash: Reducing Waste Produced in U.S. National Parks
When you think of national parks, you might picture the vast plateaus of the Grand Canyon, the intricate wetlands of…
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A Finger on the Pulse of U.S. State Parks
A Report on National Trends from 1984 to 2017
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When Hot is Too Hot
Visitation Trends Change with Temperatures at Utah's "Mighty 5" National Parks