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Hodur, Nancy M.; Leistritz, F. Larry; Wolfe, Kara L.. |
North Dakotans are well aware of the abundance of the state's natural resources. Fishing and hunting are part of the culture of North Dakota, and more recently nature-based tourism has grown in popularity. National surveys illustrate growth trends in nature tourism, soft adventure, and heritage and historical tours. Several studies identify birders as a substantial source of economic activity in other parts of the country; these estimates, however, may not accurately reflect conditions in North Dakota. While anecdotal evidence suggests that nature-based tourism has economic development potential in North Dakota, little research exists describing the characteristics or expenditures of visitors participating in nature-based tourism activities in North... |
Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Birding; Nature tourism; Economic development; Wildlife viewing; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy. |
Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23658 |
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