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Volume 15, Number 1 - National Association for Interpretation
Volume 15, Number 1 - National Association for Interpretation
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An Evaluation of the Impact of River Guide<br />
Interpretation Training on the Client’s<br />
Knowledge and Interest Regarding the<br />
Environment<br />
Dr. Mandy Harrison<br />
Assistant Professor<br />
Appalachian State University<br />
Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science<br />
Holmes Convocation Center<br />
Boone, North Carolina 28608<br />
(828) 262-6324<br />
harrisonmb@appstate.edu<br />
Dr. Sarah Banks<br />
Assistant Professor<br />
School of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies<br />
Costal Carolina University<br />
Conway, South Carolina 29528<br />
(843) 349-6611<br />
sbanks@costal.edu<br />
Dr. Joy James<br />
Assistant Professor<br />
Appalachian State University<br />
Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science<br />
Holmes Convocation Center<br />
Boone, North Carolina 28608<br />
(828) 262-6303<br />
jamesjj@appstate.edu<br />
Abstract<br />
This study assesses the impact of a Headwaters Institute seminar <strong>interpretation</strong><br />
training on a river guide’s client knowledge and interest regarding the environment.<br />
The experiences of clients of river guides who had participated in the training were<br />
compared to experiences of clients of river guides who had not participated in the
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