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2019 National Outdoor Recreation Conference - Rapid City, SD Presentations from the 2019 National Outdoor Recreation Conference are posted below. MONDAY, May 6, 2019Extended Professional Development Sessions
Welcome Plenary Rachel Franchina, President, Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals Whitney Rencountre, Ateyapi Youth Program Director and Chairman of Visit Rapid City Abe Medina, SORP Board Member Kobee Stalder, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Matt Synder, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Dustin Martin, Executive Director, Wings of America
Opening Plenary Laurel Harkness, Executive Director, Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals Michiko Martin, Director Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources, USDS Forest Service Jeremy Collins, Meridian Line
Welcome Reception and Poster Session Engaging an Urban Community in a Wild Space Dakota Anderson, Education and Outreach Coordinator, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Planning for Resiliency in Jefferson County Open Space, Colorado Victoria Arling, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado - Boulder Katrina Pickering, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado - Boulder Christine Zenel, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado - Boulder Wyoming Historic Trails Map Noelle Bovio, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management Final Expedition: How Autonomous Student Experiences Contribute to Positive Youth Development Yun Chang, Assistant Professor, Illinois State University PA DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Elizabeth Clark, Recreation and Conservation Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Seeing polar bears at the edge of the world: Examining pro-environmental outcomes of a last chance tourism experience in Kaktovik, Alaska Jeffrey Hallo, Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator & Director of the PRTM Departmental Honors Program, Clemson University – Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Welcome to the City of Boulder’s Voice and Sight Program Patrick Harbert, Signs and Graphics Display Program Assistant, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks The Captivating Wonder of the Natural World: How Faith Influences Connections to Nature Sarah Jackson, Graduate Student, Park Management and Conservation Program at Kansas State University Ryan Sharp, Assistant Professor, Park Management and Conservation Program at Kansas State University Measuring the Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation Ann McDonel, Economic Content Specialist, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Volunteering in Scotland Ashley Napier, PhD Candidate, Edinburgh Napier University The collaborative approach to story telling Patrick Neuber, Project Manager, Goodwin Mills & Cawood Long-Distance Hiking in the Digital Age: Where are we going Andrew Rogers, MS Student and Graduate Assistant, North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Yu-Fai Leung, Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Differentiating displacement: Visitor’s onsite & intended actions Ingrid Schneider, Professor, UMN Ami Choi, Graduate Research Asst, UMN The Confluence of Paths, Cultures and Time: A Master Plan for Columbia River Park Andrew Schwartz, Managing Principal, Environmental Planning and Design, LLC Drought Impacts on the Outdoor Recreation Industry Jonah Seifer, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado – Boulder & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noelle Crowley, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado – Boulder & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Carly Doolittle, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado – Boulder & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Josh King, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado – Boulder & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Rebecca Mace, Masters of the Environment Candidate, University of Colorado – Boulder & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Don’t forget about your Grasslands and Trails! An examination of visitor use at Cimarron National Grassland and the Santa Fe National Historic Trail Ryan Sharp, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University Tyler Cribbs, Research Assistant, Kansas State University Michael Brunson, PhD Student, Kansas State University Sarah Jackson, PhD Student, Kansas State University Kristen Sikorsky, MS Student, Kansas State University eBikes: A Growing Trend in Mountain Tourism Alexander Klink, Strategic Marketing Manager, Bosch eBike Systems Carrying Capacity and Crowding at the Illinois River Fatemeh (Tannaz) Soltani, Visiting Assistant Professor, Western Kentucky University Lowell Caneday, Regents Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University Optimizing Social Media Engagement – Prioritizing Social Media Platform Use Among Visitors Elena Tsakakis, Graduate Student, University of Minnesota Ingrid Schneider, Professor, University of Minnesota Dan Williams, Senior Landscape Architect, MSA Professional Services, Inc. TUESDAY, May 7, 20198:00 to 9:00am Concurrent 1 – People Advancing Outdoor Recreation in the National Park Service Krista Sherwood, Recreation Program Lead, National Park Service A new strategic agenda to “ignite” the science of outdoor recreation Monika Derrien, Research Social Scientist, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Lee Cerveny, Research Social Scientist, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Anna Miller, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station Concurrent 2 – Places Iconic Places of the US Forest Service Matt Arnn, Chief Landscape Architect, US Forest Service One man’s quest to protect Tennessee’s waterways George Lindemann, Philanthropist, Environmentalist, and Developer Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Strategic Planning, Permitting and Design... A Few Pages from the Ski Industry Playbook Travis Beck, Director of Environmental Services, SE Group Rachel Franchina, Mountain Resorts Team Lead, U.S. Forest Service / SORP Maura Olivos, Director Alta Environmental Center, Alta Ski Area Concurrent 4 – Cultures IMBA’s Focus – More Trails Close to Home Mike Repyak, Trail Solutions Director of Planning and Design, International Mountain Biking Association Youth Outdoors Duluth: If you build it (Recreation infrastructure) they "Won’t" come Hans Johnson, Director of Recreational Lands, Minnesota Land Trust Sam Werle, Director Youth Outdoors Duluth Concurrent 5 – Stories Signature Stories and the 3 Biggest Mistakes We Make in Telling Them Kevin Hamilton, Vice President for Communications, Student Conservation Association Jennifer Dubois, Visitor Experience Infrastructure Advisor, Parks Canada 9:30 to 10:30 am Concurrent 1 – People Todd Davis, Asst. Professor & Director, Rec. Admin & Outdoor Ed., Delta State University Perceived Benefits to and Perceptions of an All-Female Multi-Day Grand Canyon Backpacking Expedition using Leisure-Time Physical Activity (LTPA) as a Training Motivation Katie Gennarelli, Graduate Assistant & Coordinator, Outdoor Recreation Education, Delta State University Britnee Smith, HPER Instructor & Physical Education Teacher Prep Coordinator, Delta State University Todd Davis, Assistant Professor & Director Recreation Administration & Outdoor Education, Delta State University Concurrent 2 – Places Indigenous Influences on Park Design and Planning Dan Williams, Senior Landscape Architect, MSA Professional Services, Inc. 100 Years of Advocacy: How storytelling helps protect our national parks Christine R. Goepfert, Associate Director, Midwest Region, National Parks Conservation Association Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Landscapes: Developing Strategies to Manage Mountain Bike Culture and Demand Debbie Caffin, Trails Program Leader, USDA Forest Service, Southern Region, USDA Forest Service Southern Region Margaret Bailey, Sr. Vice President, CHM Government Services Counting People: Collecting Insightful Data for Improved Conservation, Planning, and Maintenance Sarah Fioravanti, Client Consultant, Eco-Counter Concurrent 4 – Cultures Latino Conservation Week - Engaging Latinos in Outdoor Recreation and Stewardship Jennifer Brandt, Deputy Director of Conservation Programs, Hispanic Access Foundation Equitable and Inclusive Workforce Development Rena Payan, Program Manager, Youth Outside Concurrent 5 – Stories Agents of Discovery: Engaging Youth with the Outdoors in a Digital Age Mary Clark, CEO, Agents of Discovery Susan Liston, Vice President Growth, Leisure, Aramark Alex Frenkel, Managing Partner, American Park Network 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Concurrent 1 – People Give the (Outdoor Recreation) People What They Want Robert Chandler, Vice President, NIC Inc. The Recreation Journey Rick DeLappe, Program Director, Recreation One Stop/Recreation.gov Janelle Smith, Public Affairs Specialist, US Forest Service/Recreation.gov Concurrent 2 – Places Recreation Insights from the Social Media Crowd Christian Crowley, Economist, Office of Policy Analysis, US Department of the Interior Emmi Lia, Research Scientist, University of Washington Spencer Wood, Senior Research Scientist, University of Washington Monika Derrien, Research Social Scientist, US Forest Service Rachel Collins, Visitor Use Management Specialist, National Park Service Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Recreation Opportunity Spectrum and Sustainable Recreation Nicole Hill, Landscape Architect, USDA Forest Service, Enterprise Program How to be a good neighbor: Building Echo Bluff State Park Bill Bryan, Vice President-North America, US eDirect, Inc. Jay Wohlschlaeger, Partner, SWT Design Concurrent 4 – Cultures Connecting Communities through Gear Lending Libraries Justin Mercer, Outdoor Recreation Program Coordinator, Forest Preserves of Cook County Kristen Taylor, Outdoor Recreation Program Specialist, Forest Preserves of Cook County Scott Bahr, President, Cairn Consulting Group Concurrent 5 – Stories – NORC Talks Kayla Carter, Outdoor Development Manager, Northeast TN, Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership Re-creation; Rendering Reciprocity- Our relationship with recreation and how we exchange gratitude with the land Shonto Greyeyes, Doug Walker Challenge Course Fellow, Teton Science School The collaborative approach to story telling Patrick Neuber, Project Manager, Goodwin Mills & Cawood 1:30 to 3:00 pm Concurrent 1 – People Public + Private: Custer State Park’s Balanced Approach Gina Konechne, Director of Sales & Marketing, Custer State Park Resort; Regional Director of Sales, Regency Hotel Management Lydia Austin, Interpretive Programs Manager, Custer State Park Focus on Philanthropy: A Conversation & Discussion Kristine Komar Concurrent 2 – Places Creating Interactive Narratives for Your Places with 360° Imagery and Virtual Reality Matthew Chaussee, CEO, Be More Colorful Shannon Duerr, Executive Director, Cavalier County Job Development Authority Leveraging new media technologies for location-based storytelling Fred Lochner, Senior Development Specialist, MSA Professional Services Inc. Raine Gardner, Senior Project Engineer, MSA Professional Services Inc. Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Geotourism: Sustainable Tourism Without Sacrificing Community Value or Identity Sheena Pate, Project Coordinator, Crown of the Continent Geotourism Council Building Recreation on the Great Plains; harnessing recreation infrastructure for conservation Mike Quist Kautz, Recreation Manager, American Prairie Reserve Concurrent 4 – Cultures Visual Storytelling for the Continental Divide Trail Taylor Willow, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Resource Assistant, US Forest Service & Southwest Conservation Corps Slide Kelly, GIS & Mapping Specialist, Continental Divide Trail Coalition Galvanizing Trail Advocates through Multimedia Storytelling Matt Powell, Director Communications & Place Branding, Destination by Design Concurrent 5 – Stories Night Sky Odyssey - Using technology to explore the night sky and create a new experience outdoors Jonathan Marcotte, Director of Operations and Development, National Geographic Night Sky Odyssey Driving Outdoor Recreation and Community-Tourism via Visitor "First Impressions" Andy Northrop, Statewide Sustainable Tourism and Community Vitality Educator, Michigan State University Extension 3:30 to 5:00 pm Concurrent 1 – People Scott Babcock, Project Manager, National Park Service Aleksandra Pitt, Visitor Use Management Specialist, National Park Service Responsible Recreation, Stewardship, and Enjoyment: A Focus Area of the OSMP Master Plan Ericka Pilcher, Senior Planner, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Concurrent 2 – Places Collaborative Design Process for an Accessible Outdoor Cultural History Park for Blind and Deaf Laura Bolyard, Landscape Architect, National Park Service – RTCA Annie Rempe, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Parks Canada's Best Practices for Inclusive Washrooms - a conversation Anna Cholo, Visitor Experience Infrastructure Advisor, Parks Canada Agency Andrea Tovell, Visitor Experience Infrastructure Officer, Parks Canada Agency Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Signing Parks & Trails: Techniques that enhance the visitor experience Donald Meeker, Principal, Terrabilt, Inc. Landlocked: Policy, Technology, and America’s Inaccessible Public Land Lisa Nichols, GIS Manager - Data Acquisition, onX Concurrent 4 – Cultures The art of listening; benefits and barriers of outdoor recreation for people with disabilities as told through storytelling Kelly Walsh, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports/Program Coordinator, Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Cayla Hammaker, Training and Education Program Specialist, Disabled Sports USA Imagine a Nation Where All Kids Bike Jenn Smith, Foundation Specialist, Strider Education Foundation
THURSDAY, May 9, 20198:00 to 9:30 am Concurrent 1 – People Show Me the Money: Utah's Story of Funding and Founding a Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program Tara McKee, Program Manager, Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation South Dakota Outdoors – Using Data to Inspire Visitor Travel Matt Hammer, Consumer Insights Strategist, Lawrence & Schiller Tara Locke, Creative Director, Lawrence & Schiller Concurrent 2 – Places Bummer Dude...Trail is Closed: Creating at narrative approach to risk management M.G. Devereux, Deputy Director, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Justin Ellis, Associate, RC Strategies + PERC Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Making the Case for Bike Tourism in Parks and Public Lands Saara Snow, Travel Initiatives Coordinator, Adventure Cycling Association Pat Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager, Montana State Parks/Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Jeff Smith, Assistant Manager, Hells Gate State Park, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Morgan Lommele, State + Local Policy Director, PeopleForBikes Joe Jacobs, Manager of Marketing and Revenue, Arkansas State Parks Concurrent 4 – Cultures Why People Hunt and Fish, Why They Quit and What We Can Do Rob Southwick, President, Southwick Associates Chad Tussing, Director - The Outdoor Campus-West, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks 10:00 to 11:30 am Concurrent 1 – People Culture Catalyst - building an outdoor culture in your community Andy Williamson, Principal, Active Strategies Greg Brumitt, Principal, Active Strategies How Public Programming Elevated our Stories and Got our Visitors Engaged Kristen Swanberg, Director of Education and Public Programming, The Trustees of Reservations Concurrent 2 – Places Reframing Stories and Landscape: Sgt. Alvin York State Park Joshua Waggener, Park Manager, Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park, Tennessee State Parks Hobart Akin, Cultural Resource and Exhibits Specialist, TN State Parks, Tennessee State Parks We’re not in Kansas Anymore! – Signage and Storytelling in Kansas’ State Parks Jennifer Cross, Landscape Architect, RDG Planning & Design Concurrent 3 – Landscapes Future of Recreation and Visitor Use Management in National Parks and Federal Lands Bob Ratcliffe, Chief, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation, National Park Service Andy Tenney, Chief – Recreation and Visitor Services, Bureau of Land Management Linda Walker, Chief – Visitor Services and Communications, US Fish and Wildlife Service Michiko Martin, Director – Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Services, US Forest Service Jerome Jackson, Recreation Program Manager, Bureau of Reclamation Concurrent 4 – Stories Andrew Schwartz, Managing Principal, Environmental Planning and Design, LLC Davitt Woodwell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Environmental Council Amy Camp, Owner, Cycle Forward Rebel Rebel Float Trip: Weird Enough to Work Amy Camp, Owner, Cycle Forward Closing Plenary Rachael Franchina, President, SORP Laurel Harkness, ED, SORP Dan O’Brien, Founder Wild Idea Buffalo Co., South Dakota Abe Medina and Kobee Stalder, 2019 Conference Co-chairs |
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