TAH 250 - Nature Tourism

This course looks at tourism products involving nature-based environments and activities, including the importance of this sector in Maine. Students will learn about different natural environments and various types of outdoor activities including “soft” and “hard” adventure tourism, consumptive and non-consumptive forms of recreation, and emerging areas such as extreme adventure. Issues of sustainability, accessibility, risk, and destination planning and management will be explored. Students will learn from guest speakers and possible field trips to explore adventure tourism sites and activities in Maine.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: variable
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality