Rural America has a lot to offer when it comes to exploring the great outdoors. We all need to get outside more often so make it worth while and see what Rural America has to offer. Remember, you don't have to go a long way to see Rural America, we are right in your Backyard!
Rural Tourism
Spotlights
Rural Tourism: New in the Library's Rural CollectionUSDA. National Agricultural Library. Rural Information Center.
Type of Material: Book Author(s): Sigala, Marianna. Christou, Evangelos. Gretzel, Ulrike. Title: Social media in travel, tourism and hospitality : theory, practice and cases . Published: Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub., c2012. Description xxii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Find this book at your own Library through WorldCat. Or use one of your favorite booksellers to purchase this book. USDA Employee? Use the Login Form to request this title.
Cultural Hertiage TourismNational Trust for Historic Preservation. Heritage Tourism Program.
"...a resource for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs."
Preserve AmericaThe White House.
"A federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage."
Travel and Tourism Research ProgramsDOC. International Trade Administration. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.
National Trust for Historic PreservationNational Trust for Historic Preservation.
BARN AGAIN!, from Agriculture Online National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection Rural Heritage
Office of Travel and Tourism IndustriesU.S. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration.
Recreational Activities in National Forests and GrasslandsUSDA. Forest Service.
Serves as a portal to recreational information from the USDA Forest Service. Contains quick facts, brochures, maps, permits, and travel information.
Agricultural TourismUniversity of California. Small Farm Center.
Agri-Tourism resourses that provide ideas and information for farmers and consumers on what can be done on the farm.
The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural MuseumsThe Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums.
Entertainment Farming and Agri-TourismNational Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
"Farmers have invented a wide variety of "entertainment farming" options." From the pumpkin patch and corn maze to apple picking and hay rides, there is something for everyone.
Travel & Tourism IndustriesU.S. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration. Office of Travel & Tourism Industries.
The goal of this office is "to enhance the international competitiveness of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and increase its exports, thereby creating U.S. employment and economic growth."
Visiting Historic Sites = History Made FunNational Trust for Historic Preservation.
Visit historic sites in the United States with this database of sites by region or states with a summary and photo.
National Scenic BywaysDOT. Federal Highway Administration.
"Take to the Roads" and explore Scenic Byways in rural America. Use this site to locate your next Road Trip.
Travel and Tourism Sites for the 50 States and U.S. Territories on USA.govGSA. Office of Citizen Services and Communications.
Rural areas and Farmers have created tourism opportunities to get people, "back on the farm". From the pumpkin patch and corn maze to apple picking and hay rides, there is something for everyone. Find your Tourism office here.
Direct Farm Marketing and Tourism HandbookUniversity of Arizona. Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
Covers a wide range of agricultural opportunities and business issues to assist agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers and individuals directly market their products and services to the consumer.
State Information and State Historic Preservation Office ListNational Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.
Ecotourism Takes Off in the "Heart of Appalachia"Appalachian Regional Commission.
In Appalachia Magazine, May-August 2001
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