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Describing Trails: Distance or Time?

Authors :
Morris, Beverly R.
Bixler, Robert D.
Source :
Journal of Interpretation Research. Win 1998 3(1):57-59.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

To determine whether trails on visitor maps should indicate distance only or include "time to complete," Cleveland Metroparks interviewed 287 adult visitors to a large regional zoo. The mean perceived "average time to walk a mile" was 17 minutes, but responses ranged from 1.5 to 60 minutes. Half of respondents underestimated the time needed. (SV)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1092-5872
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Interpretation Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ591925
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research