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
Recommended Citation
Maples, J.N., Bradley, M.J., & Hacker, N. (2020). Economic impact of paddling on the Kentucky River near Fort Boonesborough State Park. Kentucky SHAPE Journal, 58(1), 9-21.