Outdoor Recreation, 5th ed.

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ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-952815-86-7

Author(s): Kathleen A. Cordes, Garrett A. Hutson

Copyright year: 2024

Edition: 5th

Pages: 582

This 5th edition of the groundbreaking Outdoor Recreation: Enrichment for a Lifetime textbook continues to put a thoughtful and insightful spotlight on outdoor recreation. Beginning with an exploration of our dual relationship with nature, that of user and aficionado, readers touch upon a spiritual relationship with nature brought to life through fascinating profiles of the early transcendentalists, naturalists, and practitioners.  Not only were they deeply impacted by nature, their words and actions impacted others in new ways. The fields of psychology and sociology show us why nature is appealing, soothing, and beneficial to human beings. Because nature impacts our well-being, effective management of our natural resources is a must. Stewards are equipped with managerial skills and also a thorough understanding of the socioeconomic factors that have a direct bearing on outdoor recreational pursuits.

 

Part Two provides a description of the federal, state, and local resources as well as their varying management styles. Other resources are also discussed such as private and semipublic organizations and commercial enterprises related to outdoor recreation. We also look at Canada’s outdoor identity, its territories, and the emergence of federal and provincial parks.   

 

Part Three examines the management of outdoor resources and the practice of education in the outdoors  An expansive presentation of activities enjoyed on the land, on the waters, in the snow, and in the air is presented. Finally, future managers and recreation participants learn about the state of the environment that impacts the outdoor recreation settings and the importance of an ethic of responsible stewardship.

 

Throughout the textbook, well-designed figures, informative charts, and on-point examples are interspersed that help the student to grasp the subject matter. The more than 90 photographs bring the material alive. Helpful pedagogical materials including both presentational and evaluative tools are available for the educators at www.sagamorepub.com.

Dedication

Contents

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Introduction

 

PART 1: The Fundamentals of Outdoor Recreation

 

1 Foundations of Outdoor Recreation  

HUMANS, PLAY, AND RITUAL

LEISURE OR RECREATION

THE EMERGENCE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

RECENT TRENDS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

2 Nature and the Spiritual Life

A SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP TO NATURE

NATURE, DANCE, AND CEREMONY

THE WESTERN VIEW OF NATURE

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

3 Visionaries and Pioneers

THE TRANSCENDENTALISTS

THE NATURALISTS

THE PRACTITIONER PIONEERS

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

4 Psychology and the Natural Environment

LEISURE AS A STATE OF MIND

TRAITS AND THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENT AND THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE

THE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE

MOTIVATION, HUMAN NEEDS, AND LEISURE

SATISFACTION, ATTITUDES, AND THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE

PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF LEISURE EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

5 The Social Aspects of Outdoor Recreation

THE NATURE OF HUMAN SOCIETY

SOCIALIZATION AND LEISURE BEHAVIOR

PRIMARY GROUPS AND LEISURE PURSUITS

LEISURE AND SECONDARY GROUPS

DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF OUTDOOR PURSUITS

OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND DISABILITY

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

6 The Economics of Outdoor Pursuits

THE NATURE OF THE ECONOMIC SYSTEM

NATIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

PRICING AND MANAGING 

REGIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS 

OUTDOOR RESOURCES AND TAXATION 

COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE OUTDOOR RECREATION 

CAREERS IN OUTDOOR RECREATION

SUMMARY 

REFERENCES 

 

Part 2: Outdoor Resources

 

7 Federal Resources and Recreation

USDA FOREST SERVICE

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES

NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

8 State Resources and Recreation

THE STATE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

STATE PARKS

STATE FORESTS

NATURE PRESERVES

FISH AND WILDLIFE AREAS

REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

CALIFORNIA AND OUTDOOR RECREATION: A CASE STUDY

STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

9 Local Resources and Recreation

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LEISURE SERVICES

FINANCING LOCAL RECREATION

SOURCES FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

EXAMPLES OF LOCAL OFFERINGS

PROBLEMS IN LOCAL OFFERINGS

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

10 Other Outdoor Recreational Resources

PERSONAL RESOURCES

PRIVATE ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

SEMIPUBLIC ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS RESOURCES

COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

11 Outdoor Recreation in Canada

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW OF CANADA AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

THE CANOE 

EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT OF CANADA  

ROLE OF THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT IN CREATING AND PROTECTING NATIONAL PARKS

ROLE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT IN CREATING AND PROTECTING PROVINCIAL PARKS

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL RESOURCES IN CANADA’S TERRITORIES 326

INDIGENOUS-LED CONSERVATION  

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

Part 3: Management, Education, and Participation

 

12 Management Policies in Outdoor Recreation

PRESERVATION POLICY

WILDERNESS PRESERVATION, PRINCIPLES, AND STEWARDSHIP

MULTIPLE-USE POLICY

CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATIONAL RESOURCES

PLANNING FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION

NATIONAL OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANS

STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANS

LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANS

SITE OR PROJECT PLANS

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

13 Management Procedures in Outdoor Recreation

BASIC CONCEPTS OF MANAGEMENT

CARRYING CAPACITY

ESTIMATING USE RATES

Carrying Capacity Is an Evolving Concept

FINANCING OUTDOOR RECREATION

FEES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION

VISITOR MANAGEMENT

AREA MANAGEMENT: SPECIAL CASES

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT: SPECIAL CASES 

LAW AND OUTDOOR RECREATION 

SUMMARY 

REFERENCES

 

14 Education in the Outdoors

TERMINOLOGY

HISTORY

OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

NONSCHOOL AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

15 Outdoor Recreational Activities

ADVENTURES ON LAND

ADVENTURES ON SNOW

ADVENTURES IN WHITEWATER RIVERS

ADVENTURES IN THE OCEAN

ADVENTURES IN THE AIR

VIEWING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

ORIENTEERING AND CAMPING

SUMMARY

ORGANIZATIONS

REFERENCES

 

16 The Environment

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT

THE NATURE OF ECOSYSTEMS

NATURE CHANGING

AIR POLLUTION AND ACID RAIN IN RECREATION AREAS

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS

NOISE POLLUTION

WILDLIFE

NIGHT SKIES

HARMONY WITH NATURE

THE EARTH IS SACRED

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

 

Epilogue

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