Ecotourism in Appalachia: Marketing the Mountains

Winner of the The Caudill Prize, recognizing outstanding contributions to reporting Appalachian life and values. Tourism is the world's largest industry, and ecotourism is rapidly emerging as its fastest growing segment. As interest in nature travel increases, so does concern for conservation of the environment and the well-being of local peoples and cultures. Appalachia seems an ideal destination for ecotourists, with its rugged mountains, uniquely diverse forests, wild rivers, and lively arts

Author: Al Fritsch, Kristin Johannsen
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 02/20/2004
Pages: 296
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.20w x 1.08d
ISBN: 9780813122885

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2004 pg. 146
Library Journal 12/15/2003

About the Author

Al Fritsch, founder of Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest, is the author of several books.

Kristin Johannsen is a freelance writer specializing in travel and environmental issues.

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