Economic Impact of Paddling on the Kentucky River near Fort Boonesborough State Park

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2020

Department

Agriculture & Tourism

Abstract

The Kentucky River has long represented an important part of Kentucky history, and it now is home to a growing paddling community. This study examined the economic impact of paddlers visiting Pools 9 and 10, and their expenditures in Clark, Fayette, and Madison Counties. Economic impact analysis incorporates visitor spending data (via survey) and traces these funds as they move throughout the local economy. This includes monies that are redistributed in local wages, collected as taxes, and spent to restock supplies. This study found visitor paddlers generated an estimated $96,441 in local job wages in 2019. Results indicated paddlers have a strong interest in the natural features of the region as well as interests in other kinds of outdoor recreation (such as hiking) while visiting the area.

First Page

9

Last Page

21

Publication Title

Kentucky SHAPE Journal

Publisher

Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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