Recent Publication (*denotes students)

​Wilcox, M.*, Zajchowski, C.A.B., Fefer, J., Perry, E., Sharp, R.L., & Brownlee, M. (In press).  Before, during, and irrespective of the pandemic: Leisure constraints and urban park visitation. World Leisure Journal.

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Vayer, V, von Furstenberg, R, Larson, L., Peterson, N., Lee, K., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Clark, B., Dayer, A., Davan, K., Fisher, T., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Irwin, K., Keith, S., Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, L., Needham, M., Poudyal, N., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R.L., Siemer, W., Springer, M., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T, Winkler, R.,  & Woosnam, K. (2023).  Evaluating impacts of R3 workshops for first-time hunters at universities across the United States. Wildlife Society Bulletin.

 

Maples, J.N., Bradley, M.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2023).  Where did you learn that? Exploring how sources of knowledge shape Leave No Trace knowledge in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge Climbing Community.  Kentucky SHAPE Journal, 60(2).

 

Rogowski, J.*, Fefer, J., Zajchowski, C., Wilkes, J.*, & Sharp, R.L. (2023). Looking through their eyes: Participant-driven videography to inform visitor use management.  Journal of Qualitative Research in Tourism.

 

Hendrick, M.L.*, Zajchowski, C.A.B., Fefer, J.P., Sharp, R.L., Berry, C.*, Maples, J.N., & Hill, E.L. (2023).  What’s the crux?: Falcon nesting closures and rock climbing constraints at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.  Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.

 

Cochran, A.*, Sharp, R.L., Peterson, B.A., Fefer, J. & Martin, C. (2022).  Utilization of GIS for the evaluation of visitor travel patterns after signage treatments at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Journal of Interpretation Research.

 

Kim, M.K., Kim, J., & Sharp, R.L. (2022).  Spatial Variations of Condition Class in Clifty Wilderness, Daniel Boone National Forest, KY, USA.  Journal of Recreation and Tourism.

 

Sikorsky, K.D.*, Sharp, R.L., Wilkes, J., Fefer, J., & Nelson, K. (2022).  The use of drones for recreational impact monitoring on public lands.  Journal of Recreation and Park Administration.

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Doeblin, D.*, Brunson, M., Sharp, R.L. & Brownlee, M.T.J. (2022).  Utilizing Social Science Data from River Recreationists to Inform River Management.  River Research and Application.

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Peterson, B., Sharp, R.L., Fefer, J., Brunson M.* (2021). Identification of interpretive messaging locations using GIS. Journal of Interpretation Research. 10925872211019731.

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Sharp, R.L., Bradley, M.J., & Maples, J.M. (2021). Who has the right of way?  Equity and economics of off-highway vehicle use in eastern Kentucky.  Journal of Appalachian Studies.

 

Peterson, B., Fefer, J., Sharp, R.L., Brunson, M.*, Skibins, J. (2021). To connect or not to connect: Visitor preferences for Wi-Fi and cellular network service at a national park. Social Science and Humanities Open, 4(1), 100179.

 

Nettles, J.M.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., Hallo, J.C., Jachowski, D.S., Sharp, R.L., & Erlenback, J.A. (2021).  A national assessment of knowledge of bear safety and appropriate behavior.  Ursus

 

Vayer, V.*, Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., von Furstenberg, R., Lee, K. J., Choi, D., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bruskotter, J., Chizinki, C., Dayer, A., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Graefe, A., Irwin, K., Keith, S., Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Morse, W., Needham, M., Poudyal, N., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M., Stedman, R., Stein, T., van Deelen, T., Whiting, J., Winkler, R., & Woosnam, K. (2021). Searching for future hunters: R3 opportunities and insights from diverse university campuses across the United States. Journal of Wildlife Management.

 

Nettles, J.M.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., Hallo, J.C., Jachowski, D.S., Sharp, R.L., & Erlenback, J.A. (2021).  Integrating emotional affect into bear viewing management and bear safety education.  Ecology and Society.

 

Nettles, J.M.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2021). Utilization distributions as a tool for understanding visitor use in remote parks and protected areas.  Human Dimensions of Wildlife. 

 

Nettles, J.M.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., Blacketer, M.P., & Hallo, J.C. (2021).  Norm stability: Visitors’ thresholds for crowding at Cumberland Island National Seashore.  Leisure Sciences. 

 

Nettles, J.M.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., Blacketer, M., & Peterson, B.A. (2021). Seasonal and destination-based variation in visitor travel routes in a designated wilderness.  International Journal of Wilderness.

 

Jackson, S.K.*, Sharp, R.L., Mailey, E.L., & Ahlers, A.A. (2021). Physical activity and stress levels associated with a visit to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Park Stewardship Forum.

 

Cribbs, T.W.*, Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J., Perry, E., & Fefer, J. (2021).  In search of solitude: A case study of wilderness and non-wilderness river users.  International Journal of Wilderness.

 

Little, C.*, Perry, E., Fefer, J., Brownlee, M., & Sharp, R.L. (2020).  An interdisciplinary review of camera image collection and analysis techniques, with learnings for environmental social science.  Data, 5(51).

 

Peterson, B.A., Perry, E.E., Brownlee, M.T.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2020).  The transient nature of concentrated use at a national park: A spatiotemporal investigation into visitor behavior.  Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. 

 

Dagan, D.T.*, Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J., & Wilkins, E.J. (2020).  Social media data in remote and low-use backcountry areas: Applications and limitations. International Journal of Wilderness.

 

Bradley, M.J., Maples, J.N., & Sharp, R.L. (2020).  Identifying perceived barriers to social equity and equal access in Kentucky state parks.  Kentucky Society of Health and Physical Education, 57(2), 18-27.

 

Clark, B.G., Maples, J.N., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). Awareness and application of minimum impact principles among rock climbers in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education.

 

Peterson, B.A., Brownlee, M.T.J., Hallo, J.C., Becco, A., White, D.L., Sharp, R.L., & Cribbs, T.W. (2020).  Spatiotemporal variables to understand visitor travel patterns: A management-centric approach.  Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.

 

Clark, M.*, Wilkins, E*., Dagan, D.T.*, Powell, R., Sharp, R.L., & Hillis, V. (2019).  Bringing forecasting into the future: Using Google to predict visitation in the U.S. National Parks.  Environmental Management, 243, 88-94.

 

Bradley, M.J., Maples, J.N., Bogard, D., Liu, H., & Sharp, R.L. (2019).  Leisure identity of birders in the United States.  ASAHPERD Journal, 39(1), 9-21

 

Cribbs, T.W*., Sharp, R.L., & Brownlee, M.T.J. (2019).  Evaluating the influence of photo order on park visitors’ perceptions of crowding at Buffalo National River.  Leisure Sciences.

 

Sharp, R.L, Cable, T.T, & Burns, A.* (2019). The application of GPS visitor trackers: Implications for interpretation at heritage sites.  Journal of Interpretation Research, 24(1).

 

Sharp, R.L., Maples, J.N. & Gerlaugh, K.* (2018).  Factors influencing rock climbers knowledge of and reported behaviors related to Leave No Trace: Potential management  implications.  Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning.

 

Dagan, D.*, Sharp, R.L., & Walendziak, N. (2018).  Longitudinal variation in rock climbing impacts in the Red River Gorge area of the Daniel Boone National Forest.  Journal of Forestry.

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*denotes student