Publication
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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Published
44. Jackson, S.K.*, Sharp, R.L., Mailey, E.L., & Ahlers, A.A. (In press). Physical activity and stress levels associated with a visit to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Park Stewardship Forum.
43. Cribbs, T.W., Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J., Perry, E., & Fefer, J. (In press). In search of solitude: A case study of wilderness and non-wilderness river users. International Journal of Wilderness.
42. Little, C.*, Perry, E., Fefer, J., Brownlee, M., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). An interdisciplinary review of camera image collection and analysis techniques, with learnings for environmental social science. Data, 5(51).
41. Peterson, B.A.*, Perry, E.E., Brownlee, M.T.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). The transient nature of concentrated use at a national park: A spatiotemporal investigation into visitor behavior. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
40. Dagan, D.T.*, Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J., & Wilkins, E.J. (2020). Social media data in remote and low-use backcountry areas: Applications and limitations. International Journal of Wilderness.
39. Bradley, M.J., Maples, J.N., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). Identifying perceived barriers to social equity and equal access in Kentucky state parks. Kentucky Society of Health and Physical Education, 57(2), 18-27.
38. Clark, B.G., Maples, J.N., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). Awareness and application of minimum impact principles among rock climbers in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education.
37. Sharp, R.L., Bradley, M.J., & Maples, J.M. (In press). Who has the right of way? Equity and economics of off-highway vehicle use in eastern Kentucky. Journal of Appalachian Studies.
36. Peterson, B.A.*, Brownlee, M.T.J., Hallo, J.C., Becco, A., White, D.L., Sharp, R.L., & Cribbs, T.W. (2020). Spatiotemporal variables to understand visitor travel patterns: A management-centric approach. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
35. Clark, M.*, Wilkins, E.*, Dagan, D.T.*, Powell, R., Sharp, R.L., & Hillis, V. (2019). Bringing forecasting into the future: Using Google to predict visitation in the U.S. National Parks. Environmental Management, 243, 88-94.
34. Bradley, M.J., Maples, J.N., Bogard, D., Liu, H., & Sharp, R.L. (2019). Leisure identity of birders in the United States. ASAHPERD Journal, 39(1), 9-21
33. Cribbs, T.W.*, Sharp, R.L., & Brownlee, M.T.J. (2019). Evaluating the influence of photo order on park visitors’ perceptions of crowding at Buffalo National River. Leisure Sciences.
32. Sharp, R.L, Cable, T.T, & Burns, A.* (2019). The application of GPS visitor trackers: Implications for interpretation at heritage sites. Journal of Interpretation Research, 24(1).
31. Sharp, R.L., Maples, J.N. & Gerlaugh, K.* (2018). Factors influencing rock climbers knowledge of and reported behaviors related to Leave No Trace: Potential management implications. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning.
30. Dagan, D.*, Sharp, R.L., & Walendziak, N. (2018. Longitudinal variation in rock climbing impacts in the Red River Gorge area of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Journal of Forestry.
29. Skibins, J.C., Sharp, R.L. & Sharp, J.A. (2018). Binge watching bears: Efficacy of real vs. virtual flagship exposure. Journal of Ecotourism.
28. Loomis, J., Richardson, L., Huber, C., Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). A method to value nature-related webcam viewing: the value of virtual use with application to brown bear webcam viewing. Journal of Environmental Economics and Policy.
27. Liu, H. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Wildlife attitudes influence on preference for management of black bears. Ursus 29(1), 32-42
26. Sharp, R.L., Bradley, M.J., Maples, J. (2017). A methodological evaluation of an environmental education survey: Is there a technological advantage? Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership, 9(3).
25. Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Evaluation of the brown bear viewing experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve: Implications for management. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 22(5).
24. Larson, L.R., Stayton, B.*, Sharp, R.L., Ahlers, A., & Downer, J.W. (2017). Turning college students on to hunting: Why campuses are ideal targets for R3 efforts. The Wildlife Professional, 11(4).
23. Summers, J., Bradley, M.J., Johnson, A.* & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Viability of hunting as a means of wild hog population management on federal property. Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship, 1(1).
22. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., Bradley, C., & Riley, T. (2017). A pre-test post-test pilot assessment of environmental education on youth’s knowledge and intended behavior changes. KAHPERD Journal, 54(2).
21. Sharp, R.L. & Ahlers, A.A. (2017). Undergraduates’ understanding of the impacts of agriculture on biodiversity: A strong case for wildlife conservation education. Natural Sciences Education, 46.
20. Fisher, E.E.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2017). Perceived benefits of service learning: A comparison of collegiate recreation concentrations. Journal of Experiential Education, 40(2), 1-15.
19. Maples, J.N., Sharp, R.L., Clark, B.G., Gerlaugh, K.* & Gillespie, B. (2017). Climbing out of poverty: The economic impact of rock climbing in eastern Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Journal of Appalachian Studies, 23(1).
18. Sharp, R.L., Cleckner, L. & DiPillo, S.* (2016). The impact of on-site educational outreach on recreational users’ perceptions of aquatic invasive species and their management. Environmental Education Research.
17. Sharp, R.L., Kurtz, J.* & Maples, J. (2016). Challenges and Opportunities Associated with a Long-Term Comparative Analysis of Campsites and Rockshelters in the Clifty Wilderness, KY, USA. International Journal of Wilderness, 22(1).
16. Liu, H., Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2016). Attitudes of park visitors toward wildlife and black bear management: A case study of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. In Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Annapolis, MD.
15. Sharp, R.L. & Sharp, J.A. & Miller, C.A. (2015). An island in a sea of development: The interaction of place attachment, activity type, and crowding in an urban national park. Visitor Studies, 18(2), 196-213.
14. Lakes, R.M.* & Sharp, R.L. (2015). Visitor perceptions of black bear management options in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, U.S.A. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 20(2).
13. Bradley, M.J., Liu, H., Chalkidou, T.V., Sharp, R. L., & Wu, I. (2015). This land is our land: Identifying Oklahomans’ support of a federal conservation effort. Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal, 52(2).
12. Sharp, R.L., Lemieux, C. J., Thompson, J.L. & Dawson, J. (2014). Enhancing parks and protected area management in North America in an era of rapid climate change through integrated social science. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 32(4), 1-18.
11. Hoskins, R.* & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Forging environmental stewards of the future: Assessing recycling attitudes and behaviors in a university setting. Contemporary Journal of Anthropology and Sociology, 4(1), 55-67.
10. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L., Sims, S.* & Liu, H. (2014). Social equity concerns and barriers to access in state parks. In Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY.
9. Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J. & Larson, L.R. (2013). Visitors’ climate change beliefs and perceptions of climate change-sensitive resources at Great Sand Dunes National Park. In Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Cooperstown, NY.
8. Sharp, R.L., Larson, L.R., Green, G.T. & Tomek, S. (2012). Comparing interpretive methods targeting invasive species management at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Journal of Interpretation Research, 17(2).
7. Sharp, R.L. & Sharp, J. (2012). Examining the interaction between the federal government and local stakeholders, implications for Kentucky and the Daniel Boone National Forest. Kentucky Journal of Anthropology and Sociology 2(2), 149-155.
6. Sharp, R.L., Cahill, K. & Sharp, J. (2012). Lessons learned: Merging process elements to address wilderness character and user capacity. Park Science, 28 (4), Winter 2011–2012.
5. Larson, L.R., Sharp, R.L. & Green, G.T. (2012). Visitors’ attitudes towards and support for control of invasive species management on Cumberland Island National Seashore. In Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Lake George, NY.
4. Sharp, R.L., Larson, L.R. & Green, G.T. (2011). Factors influencing public preferences for invasive alien species management. Biological Conservation, 144 (8), 2097-2104.
3. Sharp, R. L. & Miller, C. A. (2009). Wild, wildness and wilderness at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Proceedings of the 2010 Northeastern Recreation Research symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRSP-42. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station.
2. Sharp, R. L. & Miller, C. A. (2009). Getting the engine started: Motivations for participation in a university outdoor recreation program. Proceedings of the 2010 Northeastern Recreation Research symposium. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRSP-42. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station.
1. Sharp, R. L. & Smoot, S. (2005). Opinions about challenge by choice held by undergraduate and graduate students in outdoor education academic programs at Georgia College & State University. The Journal of Student Research, 7, 75-86.
BOOK CHAPTERS
3. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (Accepted). Who has the right of way? Equity and economics of off-highway vehicle use in eastern Kentucky. In Social and Economic Justice in Appalachia.
2. Bradley, M.J., Sims, S.*, Hungling, L. & Sharp, R.L. (Accepted). Identifying areas of concern related to social equity and equal access in state parks. In Social and Economic Justice in Appalachia.
1. Sharp, R.L. & Miller, C.A. (2012). Visitor access to Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia (pp. 140-146). In Seba, J.A. (Eds.), Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism: New Perspectives and Studies. Oakville, ON:Apple Academic Press.
NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
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17. Sharp, R.L., Vebos, R. & Pitt, A. (2018). Park Break: Engaging students in social science to inform decision making in parks. The George Wright Society Forum, 35(1), 65-72.
16. Stayton, B., Larson, L. R., Sharp, R. L., Ahlers, A. A., & Downer, B. (2017). Colleges and universities: prime habitat for hunter recruitment and retention? In Responsive Management & National Shooting Sports Foundation (Eds.), Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting, and Archery Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation: A Practitioner’s Guide (pp. 441-444). Harrisonburg, VA: Responsive Management.
15. Thomsen, J., Miller, Z.D., Sharp, R.L., Depper, G.L., & Freimund, W. (2017). The George Wright Sociaty Student Summit: Setting the stage for the next century of protected area management. The George Wright Forum, 34(1), 14-22.
14. Mayorga, M.*, Cable T.T., Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, R.L. (2017). How authentic does it seem to you? Scale development of perceptions of authentic at Costa Rican World Heritage Sites. Proceedings of the International Conference on Interpretation. San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.
13. Bradley, M.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2016) (Guest Editors). Why there is a need to discuss the gap between research and practice. Schole, 31(1), 1-3.
12. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2016) (Guest Editors). Looking inward and moving on: Creating the future we wish to see. Schole, 31(2), 1-2.
11. van Riper, C.J., Sharp, R.L., Bagstad, K., Vagias, W.M., Kwenye, J.*, Depper, G.* & Freimund, W. (2016). Recreation, values and stewardship: Rethinking why people engage in pro-environmental behaviors in parks and protected areas. Engagement, Education & Expectation: The Future of Parks & Protected Areas, Proceedings of the 2015 George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Hancock, Michigan: George Wright Society.
10. Sharp, R.L. (2014). Our shared conservation legacy: Past, present and future. George Wright Society Forum, 31(2), 112-113.
9. Lakes, R.M.*, Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M.J. (2014). Visitation frequency and level of support for black bear management options at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. In E. Frauman, G. Green, W. Morse, S. West., and B. Boley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2013/2014 Southeastern Recreation Research Conference (88-93). Boone, NC: Appalachian State University.
8. Bradley, M.J., Sims, S.*, Liu, H. & Sharp, R.L. (2014). Social equity and public access in Appalachian Kentucky. In E. Frauman, G. Green, W. Morse, S. West., and B. Boley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2013/2014 Southeastern Recreation Research Conference (94-99). Boone, NC: Appalachian State University.
7. Sharp, R.L., Bradley, M., Kurtz*, J., Lakes, R*., Richardson, J.* & Sims, S.* (2014). Making a case for conference attendance in times of economic uncertainty. Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Quarterly, 65(2), p. 9.
6. Bradley, M.J, Sharp, R.L., Kurtz, J.*, Gum, C.*, McSpirit, S. & Scott, S. (2014). Diversifying a local economy in Eastern Kentucky: An Elkhorn City case study. In E. Frauman, G. Green, W. Morse, S. West., and B. Boley (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2013/2014 Southeastern Recreation Research Conference (79-87). Boone, NC: Appalachian State University.
5. Bradley, M. & Sharp, R.L. (2014). The giant liar: Do parks and recreation professionals fail to walk the walk? Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Quarterly, 64(1), p. 12.
4. Sharp, R.L. & Doucette, N.* (2013). Preparing the Next Generation of Protected Area Employees: Opportunities for Students, Agencies and Universities. In Weber, Samantha, ed. 2014. Protected Areas in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 2013 George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Hancock, Michigan: George Wright Society.
3. Sharp, R.L. & Bradley, M. (2013). A case for outdoor recreation and tourism in post-coal communities in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Quarterly, 64(4), p. 14.
2. Stehn, S., Morman, M., Sharp, R. L., Van Riper, C. (2010). Preparing the next generation of protected area managers and researchers: A panel discussion on the 2008 ParkBreak program. In Weber, Samantha, ed. 2010. Rethinking Protected Areas in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 2009 GWS Biennial Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. Hancock, Michigan: The George Wright Society.
1. Sharp, R. L. & Strack, J. (2008). Beyond traditional ideas of wilderness in outdoor recreation programs. In Kay, G., Taylor, W. (Eds.), Proceedings and Research Symposium Abstracts of the 21st Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference. (pp. 58-61). Asheville, NC: Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
4. Sharp, R.L. (2013). Preserving vs. enjoying our National Parks: Simply a matter of doing what the law requires. New York Times, Room for Debate. August 1. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/08/01/is-yosemite-national-park-for-all-or-some.
3. Sharp, R. L. & Larson, L.R. (2011). Public divided over how to manage invasive animal and plant species on Cumberland Island. The Log. An Alumni Association Publication for the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Fall 2011. Retrieved from: http://www.warnell.uga.edu/alumni/mag/logF11.pdf
2. Sharp, R.L., Aguirre, A., Kim, M.K. & Espinoza, E. (2010). The role of social science in the national parks: An opportunity for true civic engagement. George Wright Society Park Break Perspectives. Retrieved from: http://www.georgewright.org/pbp008_sharp.pdf
1. Moorman, M., Espinoza, E., Kim, M.K., Padilla, A., Sharp, R. L., Thompson, T. & Wong, W. (2010). Civic engagement: What does it mean to us? A perspective from the attendees of the Park Break! 2008 program. George Wright Society Park Break Perspectives. Retrieved June, 2010, from: http://www.georgewright.org/pbp004_moorman.pdf
TECHNICAL REPORTS
*Denotes student
46. Sikorsky, K.D., & Sharp, R.L. (2020). Implementing a recreational impact monitoring protocol in Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park. Report delivered to management staff at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, The Nature Conservancy.
45. Sharp, R.L. (2020). Long term visitor use monitoring for Petroglyph National Monument. Report delivered to management staff at the Petroglyph National Monument, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P19AC00663.
44. Sharp, R.L. & Jackson, S. (2020). Visitor perceptions of current and future conditions on select beaches in the Seychelles. Report delivered to Sustainable Tourism International.
43. Sikorsky, K.D., & Sharp, R.L. (2019). An inventory and analysis of campsite indicators at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Report delivered to management staff at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
42. Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., Blacketer, M.*, Nettles, J.*, & Perry, E. (2019). Evaluation of the relationship between current conditions, travel patterns, visitor thresholds, and ferry services at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Report delivered to management staff at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00449.
41. Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., Blacketer, M.*, Brunson, M.*, Nettles, J.*, & Perry, E. (2019). Visitor use and associated thresholds at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Report delivered to management staff at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P17AC00126.
40. Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., & Dagan, D.T.* (2019). Visitor use and associated indicators at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. A phase 1 preliminary report delivered to management staff at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
39. Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., & Dagan, D.T.* (2019). Visitor use and associated indicators at Katmai National Park and Preserve. A phase 1 preliminary report delivered to management staff at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
38. Sharp, R.L., Brunson, M.A.*, Reigner, N., & Cribbs, T.W. (2019). Visitor use management planning in the rim to rim corridor at Grand Canyon National Park. Report delivered to management staff at Grand Canyon National Park, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
37. Sharp, R.L., Mailey, E., & Jackson, S.* (2018). Examining the objective and subjective benefits of physical activity at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Report delivered to management staff at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
36. Dagan, D.*, Wheeler, I.*, Beck, L.*, Benedetti, A.*, Blacketer, M.*, Clark, M.*, McHugh, K.*, Noss, C.*, Sizek, J.*, Wilkins, E.* Sharp, R.L., Powell, R.B. (2018). Developing a visitation forecasting tool and management recommendations for the Mojave Desert Region NPS units. Report delivered to management staff at the Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve and Death Valley National Park, Department of Interior, National Park Service.
35. Brownlee, M.T.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2018). Visitor survey to inform preliminary alternatives discussion at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Report delivered to management staff at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00449. St. Marys, GA.
34. Sharp, R.L. & Skibins, J.C. (2018). Evaluating visitor preferences for social media and access to technology at Shenandoah National Park. Report delivered to management staff at Shenandoah National Park, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P17AC00960. Luray, VA.
33. Sharp, R.L., Sharp, J.A., & Jackson, S. (2018). Evaluation of the relationship between satisfaction, current conditions, and visitor thresholds at attraction sites in Aruba. Report delivered to Sustainable Tourism International.
32. Sharp, R.L., Mechels, B. & Brunson, M.A. (2018). Understanding visitors to Brown V Board of Education National Historic Site: Research to support management decisions at Brown V Board of Education National Historic Site. Report delivered to management staff at Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00504. Topeka, KS.
31. Brownlee, M.T.J., Sharp, R.L., Peterson, B.* & Cribbs, T.* (2018). Visitor use and associated thresholds at Buffalo National River. Report delivered to management staff at Buffalo National River, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00194. Harrison, AR.
30. Algrim, S.J.*, Sharp, R.L. & Skibins, J.C. (2017). Monitoring horse riding use and understanding visitor perceptions of current and proposed conditions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Report delivered to management staff at the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P15AC01605. Van Buren, MO.
29. Jones, J.* & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Understanding visitor flow and patterns at Fort Larned National Historic Site. Report delivered to management staff at the Fort Larned National Historic Site, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16PX03446. Larned, KS.
28. Sharp, R.L. & Noren, K.* (2017). Student characteristics, experiences, and barriers at Tuttle Creek State Park: Kansas State University student survey. Report delivered to management staff at the Tuttle Creek State Park, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
27. Sharp, R.L. & Jones, J.* (2017). Visitor characteristics and experiences at Tuttle Creek State Park: Visitor survey. Report delivered to management staff at the Tuttle Creek State Park, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
26. Sharp, R.L., Skibins, J.C. & Sharp, J.A. (2017). Online and onsite brown bear viewing: Influence on visitors’ reported levels of support for conservation-based management at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Report delivered to management staff at the Katmai National Park and Preserve, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of permit KATM-2016-SCI-0006. King Salmon, AK.
25. Peterson, B.A.*., Brownlee, M.T.J., & Sharp, R.L. (2017). Understanding visitor use at Cumberland Island National Seashore. Report delivered to management staff at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00449. St. Marys, GA.
24. Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M.T.J., Mechels, B.*, & Sharp, J.A. (2017). Research synthesis and gap analysis for visitor use related studies at Cumberland Island National Seashore – 1972-2016. Report delivered to management staff at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Department of Interior, National Park Service. In fulfillment of agreement P16AC00449. St. Marys, GA.
23. Maples, J.N., Bradley, M.J., Hill, A., Scott, S. & Sharp, R.L. (2016). Economic impact of the 2016 Cloudsplitter 100. A report Susan Howell, Cloudsplitter Race Director.
22. Lakes, R.M.* & Sharp, R.L. (2016). An examination of intrinsic existence value towards wildlife of Columbus Zoo and Aquariums tourists: Evaluating the impact of behind the scenes programming. A report submitted to the managers at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
21. Maples, J.N., Clark, B.G., Sharp, R.L., & Gerlaugh, K.* (2016). Economic impact of rocktoberfest 2015. A report submitted to Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition.
20. Maples, J.N., Clark, B.G., Sharp, R.L., Gillespie, B. & Gerlaugh, K.* (2016). Economic Impact of Rock Climbing in the Red River Gorge, KY. A report to the Red River Gorge Climbing Coalition and the Access Fund.
19. Bradley, M.J., Sharp, R.L. & Maples, J. (2016). Black bear populations in the Ouachita Mountains Region of Oklahoma: A case study of management perceptions and preferences of visitors to the 2015 Beavers Bend State Park Folk Festival. A report to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
18. Burroughs, K.*, Davis, J.*, Guo, T.*, Mkumbo, P.J.*, Ojewola, O.*, Pitt, A.*, Powell, R., Sharp, R.L., Riungu, G.* & Verbose, R.* (2016). Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve: A social science needs assessment. Report delivered to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. http://www.georgewright.org/pbp013_grsa.pdf
17. Bradley, M.J. & Sharp, R.L. (2015). City of Paintsville trail town certification: Visitor survey. Report delivered to the City of Paintsville managers, Paintsville, KY. In fulfillment of contract #5453.
16. Bradley, M.J, Johnson, A.* & Sharp, R.L. (2015). 2015 annual report of wild hog hunting at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Report delivered to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
15. Sharp, R.L. & Kurtz, J.D.* (2015). Seven years later: A comparative study of campsite and rockshelter inventory in the Clifty Wilderness area, Daniel Boone National Forest. Report delivered to management staff at the Daniel Boone National Forest, Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service. In fulfillment of agreement 13-PA-11080211-007. Stanton, KY.
14. Sharp, R.L. & Henry, J.* (2015). Comparing the understanding of visitor perceptions of past and current conditions in the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Daniel Boone National Forest. Report delivered to management staff at the Daniel Boone National Forest, Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service. Stanton, KY.
13. Maples, J.N., Gerlaugh, K.*, Sharp, R.L., Clark, B.*, Wickline, T., Gillespie, B., Crump, M. & Krasnopolsky, L. (2015). Preliminary summary of selected data from the Red River Gorge Rock Climbing Economic Impact Study. Report submitted to the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition board of directors. Lexington , KY.
12. McSpirit, S., Sharp, R.L, Bradley, M., Beavens, M.*, Phillips, M. *, Bogard, D. *, Scott, S. & Barton, S. (2014). Prospects and potential for tourism/adventure tourism economy in Elkhorn City, KY: Challenges and opportunities. Report delivered to the Elkhorn City Heritage Council and Breaks Interstate Park, Elkhorn City, KY.
11. Sharp, R.L. (2014). Visitor perceptions of black bears and black bear management at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Report delivered to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Permit number BISO-2013-SCI-0002. Oneida, TN.
10. McChesney, J., Sharp, R.L. & Sharp, J.A. (2014). Richmond parks and recreation master plan. Report delivered to the Mayor of the City of Richmond and the Richmond Parks and Recreation Board of Directors. Richmond, KY.
9. Hunt, J. * & Sharp, R.L. (2014). An initial interpretation of Sheltowee Trace users’ perceptions and attitudes towards trail infrastructure. Report delivered to the Sheltowee Trace Association Executive Director and Board of Directors. Morehead, KY.
8. Sharp, R.L. & Summers, J.E.* (2014). A preliminary understanding of wild hog hunting at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Report delivered to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
7. Sharp, R.L. & Sharp, J.A. (2013). Visitor preferences for current and potential management actions at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. Report delivered to the Division of Natural Areas, Lexington Parks and Recreation. Lexington, KY.
6. Sharp, R.L. & Brown, D. (2013). Outdoor recreation, education and stewardship at Taylor Fork Ecological Area, Kentucky. Report delivered to Bluegrass PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment): CG-04-13. Lexington, KY
5. Sharp, R.L. & Hoskins, R.* (2013). Assessing students’ understanding about and attitudes towards recycling at Eastern Kentucky University. Report delivered to the Eastern Kentucky University Environmental Sustainability and Stewardship Program. Richmond, KY.
4. Sharp, R.L., Brownlee, M., Larson, L. & Ulm, K.* (2013). Visitor understanding of the implication of invasive species and climate change at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Report delivered to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Permit number GRSA-2011-SCI-0004. Mosca, CO.
3. Sharp, R.L., Sims, S.*, Boyd, J., Fuson, L.S., Norvell, J., Pagano, K., Toombs, B., Ulm, K. & White, A. (2013). Kentucky municipal and county recreation services survey. Report delivered to the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society. Louisville, KY.
2. Sharp, R. L., Green, G. T., & Sharp, J. (2010). Visitor knowledge of, attitudes towards and support for control of invasive species. Report delivered to Cumberland Island National Seashore, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Permit number CUIS-2009-SCI-0001. St. Marys, GA.
1. Sharp, R. L., Cahill, K., & Van Huizen, A. (2010). Ozark National Scenic Riverways Stakeholder Workshop. Report delivered to the Social Science Program, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service. Fort Collins, CO.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) DOCUMENTS
5. D’Arcy, M., DeLaura, M., Holtman, P., Nofield, S., Sharp, R.L., Peterson, E., Peterson, L., Read, L., Shanklin, I., Safford, M., Unrau, H. (2014). Gulf Islands National Seashore general management plan/environmental impact statement. National Park Service. Pensacola Beach, FL.
4. Anglin, J., Bohnet, B., Boles, J., Bolling, R., Broili, T., Doll, M., Echols, D., Hand, E., Holda, C., Murry, M., Stevens, P., Stover, D., Trimble, B., Wescott, J., Woody, A., Cody, G., Holtman, P., Sharp, R.L., Wharry, P., Libman,D., West, B., Wirsching, A., Bach, S., Getty, A., Getty, D., Goorsky, I., Hoesterey, J., Lewis, C., Miles, A., Rhodes, D., Wilcher, S. (2014). Fort Raleigh National Historic Site general management plan/environmental impact statement. National Park Service, Manteo, NC.
3. Van Huizen, A., Chruch, C., Thuerk, E., Malin, M., Wojcik, D., Whissen, S., Sharp, R.L., Henderson, J., Blodgett, N.J., Stein, J., Colvin, C., Notzon, C., Turina, F. & McVeigh, M. (2013). Ozark National Scenic Riverways general management plan/wilderness study/environmental impact statement. National Park Service, Van Buren, MO.
2. Bodo, S., Chruch, C., Corbett, J., Flanagan, E., Hoaglund, J., Holtman, P., McMillen, J., Rees, M., Safford, M., Sharp, R.L., Ward, G. (2013). Tumacacori National Historic Park general management plan/environmental assessment. National Park Service. Tumacacori, AZ.
1. Cahill, K., Church, C., Malone, P., Miller, C., Sharp, R.L., Ward, G. (2012). Chaco Culture National Historical Park general management plan/environmental assessment. National Park Service. Nageezi, NM.