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Leisure Sciences
An Interdisciplinary Journal
Volume 26, 2004 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Recreation Specialization and Site Choice Among Vehicle-Based Campers

Pages 309-322 | Received 01 Sep 2002, Accepted 01 Oct 2003, Published online: 12 Aug 2010

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