A Study of Recreationists Expenditures and Perceptions of Products and Services
            in Riggins, Idaho
 



          

 

Conducted by:
The Department of Conservation Social Sciences
College of Natural Resources
University of Idaho
for:
Bureau of Land Management, Cottonwood Field Office
  

 
 

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   First, some questions about your group
 
For all of the following questions the Lower Salmon River will be referred to as the LSR between Vinegar Creek and Hammer Creek including Riggins.
 
1.		  
Including this visit how many times have you used the LSR for recreation in the last year? (Mark one)
  Never   1-2   3-5
  6-10   11-20   More than 20
 
2.		  
Which best describes the purpose of your trip? (Mark one)   

Recreation on the LSR is the primary destination for this trip.

  Recreation on the LSR is one of several destinations on this trip.

  Other  
                                          Please specify
   

  These next questions ask for information about the expenses incurred by your spending party. A spending party can be yourself or others with you who share trip expenses for this visit to the LSR for recreation
 
3.		   
Including yourself, how many people were in your spending party? (Enter a number for each category that applies)
 
  CHILDREN (0-12yrs.) +   TEENS (13-17yrs.) +   ADULTS =   TOTAL
  
4. In total, how many nights did your spending party spend away from home during your visit to the LSR area?

  (Number of nights)
   

5. Did your spending party pay for an outfitter or guide for one of the following during this visit to the LSR? (Mark one)
All of your LSR recreation (Go to question 5b)
Part of your LSR recreation (Go to question 5b)
None of your LSR recreation (SKIP to question 6)
 
5B.		   
Which of the following outfitter guide services did your spending party use for this visit to
the LSR for recreation? (Mark one)
Full service trip Day Float
Fishing Jet back
Shuttle service     
 
 		   Now some questions about your trip expenditures
6. For this visit to the LSR, what expenses did your spending party incur while recreating along the LSR?
   
Expenditure Category

   $ Total 

Of the total, how much did your group spend in Riggins?
Lodging (hotel, motel, bed & breakfast,
RV park, campground, etc)		 $ $
Gasoline, oil $ $
Restaurant, bar $ $
Groceries, snacks $ $
Retail goods
                                Please specify		 $ $
Outfitter and guide fees $ $
Recreation equipment rentals $ $
Shuttle fares $ $
License fees (hunting, fishing etc) $ $
Additional
                             Please specify		 $ $
 
7.		  
What is your zip code?

(Zip code of your residence)
 
 Here are some questions about the kinds of recreation you enjoy while visiting the LSR
 
 
8.  		 
Please indicate the four primary recreation activities you typically participate in while visiting the LSR?
(Leave all others blank)
 
Recreation type Rank In Order
(1 = most important 
4 = least important)		 Of the 4 you ranked most important, how
many times in the last 12 months did you
participate in each on the LSR?
Float Boating
Power Boating
Fishing
Camping
Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Shoreline Recreation
Hiking
Other
               Please specify
 
9.		  
How likely are you to recommend a trip of this nature to the LSR for recreation to another person? (Mark one)
 
Not likely Somewhat likely Fairly likely Extremely likely
 
10.		  
Enter the number of nights your group spent at or near the following locations during your trip to the LSR for recreation.
 Did not stay overnight during this visit the LSR for recreation (SKIP to question 11)
 
Town Name   Number of nights at each type of accommodation
  (Enter the number of nights for all that apply)
Riggins Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative
New Meadows Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative
McCall Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative
White Bird Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative
Council Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative
Grangeville Camping/RV Hotel /Motel Bed and Breakfast Friend/Relative

  

 
11.		  
Did you stay at a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast in Riggins (Mark one)
 No (SKIP to question 12)
 Yes, then please rate the importance and performance of the following characteristics of lodging in Riggins.
 
Importance   Lodging Characteristics   Performance
Comfort of the room
Safety & security
Convenient location
Value of Price
Staff friendliness/ helpfulness
Cleanliness of the room

  

 
12.		  
Did you eat at a restaurant in Riggins? (Mark one)
No (SKIP to question 13)
 Yes, then please rate the importance and performance of the following characteristics of dining in Riggins.
 
Importance   Dining Characteristics   Performance
 Value or Price
 Menu Selection
  Staff friendliness/    helpfulness
  Food quality
  Atmosphere
  Cleanliness of the  restaurant

 

 
13.		  
Did you do any shopping in grocery stores or retail stores in Riggins? (Mark one) 
No (SKIP to question 14) 
Yes, then please rate the importance and performance of the following characteristics with respect to                grocery and retail shopping. 
 
Importance   Shopping Characteristics   Performance
Merchandise selection
Convenient location
Cleanliness of store
Merchandise quality
Staff
friendliness/helpfulness
Value or Price

 

 
 Now some questions about you!

We would appreciate your answering the next question. If, however you feel this is a private matter we respect your decision to not answer.
14. Which of the following best describes your total family income before taxes in 2006? (Please check one) 
 
I’d Rather Not Answer $80,000 – $99,999
Less Than $20,000 $100,000 – $119,999
$20,000 - $39,999 $120,000 – $139,999
$40,000 - $59,999 $140,000 – $159,999
$60,000 – $79,999 $160,000 Or More

 

 
15.		  
What did you like best about Riggins? 

  16.  
What did you like least about Riggins? 
  
   

Thank you for your help. Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about your visit to the LSR for recreation? We would appreciate any comments. 
 
 
 
Thank you!

Department of Conservation Social Sciences
College of Natural Resources, C/O Jonathan Erickson or Dr. Edwin Krumpe
BOX 441139
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho 83844-1139

Phone: 208-885-7911

E-mail: eric7328@vandals.uidaho.edu

 

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