Rocky Knob Sustainable Tourism Centerpiece Project Final Report September 11, 2009
Introduction: Tourism Centerpiece Scenario Recommendations Tourism Development Scenario 1 – Trillium Mountain Life Visitor Center and Nature Trail Tourism Development Scenario 2 – Miller’s Way Agricultural Visitor Center and Nature Trail
Introduction: Review of Previous Research Community asset and resource inventory Community and stakeholder input Survey of current visitors
Land Use Suitability and Tourism Scenario Development
Survey of Potential Visitors
Economic Impact Analysis of a Potential Rocky Knob Centerpiece Tourism Development Scenario 1 – Trillium Mountain Life Visitor Center and Nature Trail Tourism Development Scenario 2 – Miller’s Way Agricultural Visitor Center and Nature Trail
Trillium Visitor Center Scenario Blurb Community Resource Assessment Visitor Survey Scenario Development Potential Visitor Survey Community Interviews Authenticity Sustainability Respect Positive Economic Impact Political Sensitivities Target Markets Programming Tips Reliable Information Service from people, not computers “Controlled Wandering”
Conclusions and Recommendations: Tourism Development Scenario 1 – Trillium Mountain Life Visitor Center and Nature Trail
Miller’s Way Agricultural Visitor Center and Nature Trail Scenario Blurb Community Resource Assessment Visitor Survey Scenario Development Potential Visitor Survey Community Interviews Authenticity Sustainability Respect Positive Economic Impact Political Sensitivities Target Markets Programming Tips Agri-tourism on site Information about agri-tourism in the region
Conclusions and Recommendations: Tourism Development Scenario 2 – Miller’s Way Agricultural Visitor Center and Nature Trail
Challenges and Limitations
Potential Funding Sources
Potential Next Steps