Date of Award
6-2010
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Dr. David Lemberg
Second Advisor
Dr. Lucius Hallet IV
Third Advisor
Dr. James Lewis
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
This thesis determines the feasibility of a heritage water trail and uses the results in the development of a recreational plan for the Cedar Creek waterway between the towns of Cedar Lake and Lowell in Lake County, Indiana. Through a review of the relevant literature on heritage tourism, ecotourism, and the economic benefits of water trails and associated environmental issues. Highlights include the historical features of the water trail, the significant environmental features of the waterway, the navigability of the waterway and what maneuverability issues face the potential water trail. I then discuss the best access points along Cedar Creek and the improvements needed as well as key recommendations towards monitoring the heritage water trail. I finish by presenting an implementation plan for Cedar Creek Heritage Water Trail.
Recommended Citation
DeMory, Michael Joseph, "Heritage Water Trail: A Feasibility Study on Cedar Creek" (2010). Masters Theses. 341.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/341