Potential effects of warming climate on visitor use in three Alaskan national parks
Albano CM, Angelo CL, Strauch RL, Thurman LL. 2013. Potential effects of warming climate on visitor use in three Alaskan national parks. Park Science. 30(1)
Alaska’s national parks draw millions of people annually to enjoy wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and recreational adventure. Visitor use is highly seasonal and occurs primarily during the summer months when temperatures are warm and daylight is long. Climate is an important consideration when planning a trip to Alaska’snational parks because of the great distances and associatedcosts of travel for many visitors. As a result of projected climatewarming, peak visitor season of use in Alaska’s national parksmay expand.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Albano, Christine; Angelo, Courtney; Strauch, Ronda; Thurman, Lindsay
- Units
- DENA , GAAR , KATM
- Keywords
- Climate, Denali, Economic, Gates of the Arctic, Katmai, Park, Tourism, Travel, Visitor, warming, Weather
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Air and Climate | Weather and Climate | Weather and Climate