Birds of the National Parks Rules and Regulations, Mount Rainier National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Sequoia and General Grant National Parks Yellowstone National Park Yosemite National Park

The Auk ◽  
1920 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-614
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Yellowstone National Park ◽  
National Park ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Rocky Mountain National Park ◽  
Yosemite National Park ◽  
Mount Rainier ◽  
Mount Rainier National Park

scholarly journals Trail impact monitoring in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 3117-3149
Author(s):  
J. Svajda ◽  
S. Korony ◽  
I. Brighton ◽  
S. Esser ◽  
S. Ciapala
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Rocky Mountain National Park ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impact Monitoring ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
The Usa

Abstract. This paper examines impacts of increased visitation leading to human trampling of vegetation and soil along several trails in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to understand how abiotic factors and level of use can influence trail conditions. RMNP is one of the most visited national parks in the USA with 3.3 million visitors in 2012 across 1075 km2 and 571 km of hiking trails. 95 % of the park is designated wilderness making the balance between preservation and visitor use challenging. This research involves the application of trail condition assessments to 56 km of trails to determine prevailing factors and what, if any, connection between them exist. The study looked at a variety of inventory and impact indicators and standards to determine their importance and to develop a baseline condition of trails. The data can be used for future comparison and evaluation of development trends. We found that trail widening (mean trail width 88.9 cm) and soil loss (cross sectional area 172.7 cm2) are the most visible effects of trail degradation. Further statistical analyses of data identified the role and influence of various factors (e.g. use level and topography). Insights into the influence of these factors can lead to the selection of appropriate management measures to avoid or minimize negative consequences from increased visitation.

Factors Influencing Behavioral Intentions for Leave No Trace Behavior in National Parks

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Lawhon ◽  
Peter Newman ◽  
Derrick Taff ◽  
Jerry Vaske ◽  
Wade Vagias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Rocky Mountain National Park ◽  
Behavioral Intent ◽  
Visitor Behavior ◽  
Leave No Trace ◽  
Bear Lake ◽  
Resource Degradation ◽  
Site Survey

Resource degradation resulting from visitor behavior continues to be a significant concern for land managers, and effective educational messages such as those promoted through Leave No Trace, which target depreciative behaviors, are imperative. This study examined psychological and knowledge variables that were hypothesized to influence future Leave No Trace behavioral intent of visitors in Rocky Mountain National Park. Data were obtained from an on-site survey administered to individuals ( n = 390, response rate 74%) in the Bear Lake corridor of the park. Results of a multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived effectiveness of Leave No Trace practices is a significant predictor of future behavioral intent (β > .21, p < .001, in all cases). Frontcountry visitors like those at Bear Lake are more likely to practice Leave No Trace if they perceive the practices to be effective at reducing impacts.

scholarly journals Trail impact monitoring in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA

Solid Earth ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Svajda ◽  
S. Korony ◽  
I. Brighton ◽  
S. Esser ◽  
S. Ciapala
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
National Park ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Rocky Mountain National Park ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impact Monitoring ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
The Usa

Abstract. This paper examines impacts of increased visitation leading to human trampling of vegetation and soil along several trails in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to understand how abiotic factors and level of use can influence trail conditions. RMNP is one of the most visited national parks in the USA, with 3.3 million visitors in 2012 across 1075 km2 and 571 km of hiking trails. 95 % of the park is designated wilderness, making the balance between preservation and visitor use challenging. This research involves the application of trail condition assessments to 56 km of trails to determine prevailing factors and what, if any, connection between them exist. The study looked at a variety of inventory and impact indicators and standards to determine their importance and to develop a baseline condition of trails. The data can be used for future comparison and evaluation of development trends. We found that trail widening (mean trail width 88.9 cm) and soil loss (cross-sectional area 172.7 cm2) are the most visible effects of trail degradation. Further statistical analyses of data identified the role and influence of various factors (e.g., use level and topography). Insights into the influence of these factors can lead to the selection of appropriate management measures to avoid or minimize negative consequences from increased visitation.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Forest Fire History on the Little Firehole River Watershed, Yellowstone National Park

1977 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
William Romme ◽  
Dennis Knight
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Yellowstone National Park ◽  
National Park ◽  
Fire History ◽  
Fire Management ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Wildlife Habitat ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Natural Fire

Fire is now recognized as a major process in Rocky Mountain coniferous forests, with many ecosystem patterns and processes being affected as much by fire as by climate and soil. For this reason there is a move toward reinstating fire as a natural process within our National Parks and Wilderness Areas, a move which is proceeding cautiously, however, because there is still much that we do not know about fire's natural role in ecosystems. In Yellowstone National Park, where a fire management plan is now in effect, an important question is: What is the natural frequency and size of wildfires in different Park ecosystems? An understanding of natural fire frequency and size is important not only in formulating and evaluating fire management plans, but also in evaluating long-term effects of fire on wildlife habitat, productivity, nutrient cycling, and other ecosystem processes.

YMCA Hiking Patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: Implications for Public Health

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Collingwood ◽  
Alicia Adcock ◽  
John Librett
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
National Park ◽  
National Park Service ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Rocky Mountain National Park ◽  
Public Land ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Park Service

Background:There is little data on hiking patterns in national parks to support hiking behavior as a vehicle to meet the joint YMCA, CDC, and National Park Service initiatives to encourage physical activity through public land use.Methods:The YMCA of the Rockies hiking program provided data from Hike Report forms completed after 343 supervised hikes for one summer season in Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO) to assess visitor hiking patterns.Results:Of the total hikes, 64.4% were categorized as easy, 27.1% moderate, and 8.5% difficult. There were 1937 individual hikers which represented 13.3% of the estimated potential hiker sample. The majority of hikers (69%) only took easy hikes with 72.7% participating in only one hike and 27.3% doing two or more hikes. Energy cost estimates for hike categories indicated mean MET levels between 4.0 to 5.7.Conclusion:Hiking patterns at ROMO may be reflective of general population inactivity suggesting the need to design strategies to promote visitor hiking.

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