Author Archives: Ashley D

About Ashley D

I am a perpetual student who mixes work with pleasure by studying the impacts of recreation on the environment. I am slowing migrating west – from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin to Utah. I am most comfortable in the outdoors and only indoors if there is a good book or knitting in my hands. I cannot cook as well as I can bake. I really like chocolate and peanut butter – especially when paired - and a nice glass of red wine is guaranteed to makes me smile.

The Life of Grad Students: Field Equipment Testing

My semester ended the first week of May. For many students, the end of a semester signals the beginning of summer and a time of relaxation.  For myself and Dave the end of the semester signals one of the busiest … Continue reading

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Recreation Ecology Around the World: Part 2 – Canada

A couple of years ago, when looking through proceedings from past Monitoring and Management of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas (MMV) conferences, I came across an article about recreation ecology in Canada. The title of the proceedings paper was … Continue reading

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It’s Almost National Park Week!

Each year the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation team up to present “National Park Week”; a week-long celebration of America’s National Parks. This year, National Park Week will be April 20th to April 28th.  The purpose of … Continue reading

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What triggers visitors to leave the designated trail?

It’s spring in Utah!  I can still see snow in the mountains but my yard is looking lush and green. I am enjoying the rain while I can; I know that once summer rolls around these steady rain storms will … Continue reading

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