Natural Resource Based Tourism

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This course will explore the obstacles and opportunities of using ecotourism and agritourism to contribute to rural economic development. Examples of successful ecotourism projects both domestically and internationally will be presented with an emphasis on the role of National Parks as tourism destinations. Agritourism efforts in Kansas will be highlighted and compared to similar efforts in other states and countries. Principles of attracting and managing tourists and park visitors in a sustainable manner also will be covered.