Monitoring visitor demographics and temporal visitation patterns can help national park
managers understand their visitors and allocate resources more effectively. Traditional …

Urban parks, integral to city life, have long contributed to the well-being of residents through
various ecosystem services. Previous studies consistently highlighted unequal park …

While there have been a host of studies investigating the COVID-19 pandemic's influence on
outdoor recreation, few have investigated the socio-demographic composition and …

Urban parks are essential to maintaining healthy, livable, and sustainable cities. It is vital to
ensure urban parks serve the communities equally, particularly during the pandemic and for …

Accessible urban nature is a key component of creating sustainable urban communities and
promoting human health and well-being. To balance the economic, social, and …

This study investigates regional variations in the pace and scope of tourism recovery after
the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recovery index was created to objectively analyze …

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected mental and physical well-being, leading to
significant changes in daily habits and preferences. Given that pandemics require the tear …

Over the past decade, Lyme and other tick-borne diseases have expanded into urban areas,
including Staten Island, New York. While Lyme disease is often researched with a focus on …

The Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdowns saw a subsequent sharp rise in demand for
outdoor recreation. This has resulted in congestion and particular stress on managing …

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home (SAH) orders were instituted to
limit geographic movement of the population and decrease the spread of the virus. Parents …