Title: Research the evolution and significance of recreation and leisure activities.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Promoting Leisure and Recreation Enterprises

Research could include

- the importance of publicly accessible lands (e.g., parks, forests, wilderness management areas, wildlife refuges, nature preserves)
- transition of activities required for sustenance to leisure activities
  - hunting
  - fishing
  - horseback riding
  - hiking
  - biking
- how technology (e.g., global positioning system [GPS], equipment advancements) has changed outdoor adventures

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is important to keep traditional activities alive in cultures around the world?
- What activities could preserve the cultural heritage in the local area?
- What role has technology played in the evolution of recreation and leisure?
- How has the evolution of recreation and leisure activities affected the economy? The environment?