27 Publications (Page 1 of 2)
2023
The Use of Drones for Recreational Impact Monitoring of Public Lands
Sikorsky, KristenSikorsky, KristenSharp, RyanSharp, RyanWilkes, JessicaWilkes, JessicaFefer, JessicaFefer, JessicaNelson, Katherine and Nelson, Katherine
Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, vol. 41, (no. 2), 2023. | Journal Article
2022
Evaluating the Influence of Photo Order on Park Visitors’ Perceptions of Crowding at Buffalo National River
Cribbs, Tyler WSharp, Ryan L and Brownlee, Mathew T
Leisure Sciences, vol. 44, (no. 5), pp. 634-652, 2022. | Journal Article
2020
An Interdisciplinary Review of Camera Image Collection and Analysis Techniques, with Considerations for Environmental Conservation Social Science
Little, Coleman LPerry, Elizabeth EFefer, Jessica PBrownlee, Matthew T. J and Sharp, Ryan L
Data (Basel), vol. 5, (no. 2), pp. 51, 2020-06-06. | Journal Article
 
Awareness and application of minimum impact practices among rock climbers in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky
Clark, Brian GMaples, James N and Sharp, Ryan L
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, vol. 23, (no. 1), pp. 86, 2020-03-00. | Journal Article
 
Factors influencing knowledge and self-reported application of Leave No Trace principles amongst rock climbers in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
Sharp, Ryan LMaples, James N and Gerlaugh, Katherine
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, vol. 20, (no. 1), pp. 14, 2020-01-02. | Journal Article
2019
Binge watching bears: efficacy of real vs. virtual flagship exposure
Skibins, Jeffery C and Sharp, Ryan L
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 18, (no. 2), pp. 164, 4/3/2019. | Journal Article
 
Bringing forecasting into the future: Using Google to predict visitation in U.S. national parks
Clark, MattWilkins, Emily JDagan, Dani TPowell, RobertSharp, Ryan L and Hillis, Vicken
Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 243, pp. 94, 2019-08-01. | Journal Article
 
Evaluating the Influence of Photo Order on Park Visitors’ Perceptions of Crowding at Buffalo National River
Cribbs, Tyler WSharp, Ryan L and Brownlee, Mathew T. J
Leisure Sciences, pp. 19, 2019-09-10. | Journal Article
 
Longitudinal Variation in Rock Climbing Impacts in the Red River Gorge Area of the Daniel Boone National Forest
Dagan, Dani TSharp, Ryan L and Walendziak, Nicholas
Journal of Forestry, vol. 117, (no. 1), pp. 9-12, Jan 2019. | Journal Article
2018
A method to value nature-related webcam viewing: the value of virtual use with application to brown bear webcam viewing
Loomis, JohnRichardson, LeslieHuber, ChrisSkibins, Jeffrey and Sharp, Ryan
Journal of Environmental Economics and Policy, vol. 7, (no. 4), pp. 462, 10/2/2018. | Journal Article
 
Influence of attitudes toward wildlife on preferences for management of American black bears
Liu, Hung-Ling (Stella) and Sharp, Ryan L
Ursus, vol. 29, (no. 1), pp. 42, 2018-12-00. | Journal Article
 
Park Break
Sharp, RyanPitt, Aleksandra and Verbos, Rose
The George Wright Forum, vol. 35, (no. 1), pp. 72, 20180101. | Journal Article
 
The Future Has Other Plans: Planning Holistically to Conserve Natural and Cultural Heritage, Jonathan M. Kohl and Stephen F. McCool. Golden: Fulcrum Publishing, 2016. 320pp. $44.95. ISBN 978-1-6827-5000-1
Sharp, Ryan Leonard
Built Heritage, vol. 2, (no. 4), pp. 92, 2018-12-00. | Journal Article
2017
A Methodological Evaluation of an Environmental Education Survey: Is There a Technological Advantage
Sharp, RyanBradley, Michael and Maples, James
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership, vol. 9, (no. 3), pp. 279, 2017-00-00. | Journal Article
 
Climbing out of Poverty: The Economic Impact of Rock Climbing in and around Eastern Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Maples, JamesSharp, RyanClark, BrianGerlaugh, Katherine and Gillespie, Braylon
Journal of Appalachian Studies, vol. 23, (no. 1), pp. 71, 20170401. | Journal Article
 
Evaluation of the Brown Bear Viewing Experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve: Implications for Management
Skibins, Jeffrey C and Sharp, Ryan L
Human Dimensions of Wildlife, vol. 22, (no. 5), pp. 482, 9/3/2017. | Journal Article
 
Perceived Benefits of Service Learning: A Comparison of Collegiate Recreation Concentrations
Fisher, Eden ESharp, Ryan L and Bradley, Michael J
Journal of Experiential Education, vol. 40, (no. 2), pp. 201, 20170600. | Journal Article
 
The George Wright Society Student Summit: Setting the Stage for the Next Century of Protected Area Management
Thomsen, JenniferThomsen, JenniferMiller, ZacharyMiller, ZacharySharp, RyanSharp, RyanDepper, GinaDepper, GinaFreimund, Wayne and Freimund, Wayne
The George Wright forum, vol. 34, (no. 1), pp. 22, 20170101. | Journal Article
 
The impact of on-site educational outreach on recreational users' perceptions of aquatic invasive species and their management
Sharp, Ryan LCleckner, Lisa B and DePillo, Sarah
Environmental Education Research, vol. 23, (no. 8), pp. 1210, 9/14/2017. | Journal Article
 
Undergraduates’ Understanding of Agricultural Impacts on Wildlife: A Case for Wildlife Conservation Education
Sharp, Ryan and Ahlers, Adam
Natural Sciences Education, vol. 46, (no. 1), pp. 5, December 2017. | Journal Article
2016
Looking inward and moving on: creating the future we wish to see
Sharp, Ryan and Bradley, Michael
Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, vol. 31, (no. 2), pp. 1, 20160922. | Journal Article
 
Why There is a Need to Discuss the Gap between Research and Practice
Bradley, Michael J and Sharp, Ryan L
SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, vol. 31, (no. 1), pp. 2, 4/1/2016. | Journal Article
2015
An Island in a Sea of Development: An Examination of Place Attachment, Activity Type, and Crowding in an Urban National Park
Sharp, Ryan LSharp, Julie A and Miller, Craig A
Visitor Studies, vol. 18, (no. 2), pp. 213, 7/3/2015. | Journal Article
2014
Enhancing Parks and Protected Area Management in North America in an Era of Rapid Climate Change through Integrated Social Science
Sharp, RyanLemieux, ChristopherThompson, Jessica and Dawson, Jackie
Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, vol. 32, (no. 4), 20140101. | Journal Article
 
Our Shared Conservation Legacy: Past, Present, and Future—The First Legacy Organization Workshop
Sharp, Ryan
The George Wright Forum, vol. 31, (no. 2), pp. 113, 20140101. | Journal Article