Shenandoah NP – VSP Visitor Study 247 [Summary]
2011. Shenandoah NP – VSP Visitor Study 247 [Summary]
This report describes the results of two visitor studies at Shenandoah National Park (NP) during July 22-28, 2011 and October 15-21, 2011. Surveys were conducted using a systematic, random sample of visitor groups that arrived at four park sites during the two study periods. This was a self-administered survey. During the summer survey, a total of 898 questionnaires was distributed to visitor groups. Of those, 599 questionnaires were returned resulting in a 66.7% response rate. During the fall survey a total of 1398 questionnaires was distributed to visitor groups. Of those, 913 questionnaires were returned resulting in a 65.3% response rate.