Soundscape Study for Planning at Bandelier National Monument (BAND)

OMB Control Number 1024-0224
Current Expiration Date: 8/31/2014

Understanding and Managing Soundscapes in National Parks:
Bandelier National Monument Visitor Use Survey
TOPIC AREA 4: SOUND9 --- Pages 2 and 3
Today we are conducting a visitor survey that includes a listening portion which directs your attention to the sounds of the park. If you are interested in participating, you will be
asked to fill out a checklist to identify sounds you heard today. This survey will be used to help the National Park Service (NPS) understand the effects of natural and human
sounds in the park. This exercise is voluntary and anonymous. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Step 1: The listening portion of this survey will be led by a survey administrator. Remember that all sounds are included, both human and natural.
Step 2: Close your eyes and relax, and keep track of each individual sound that you heard.
Step 3: While holding your concentration, focus on the sounds you have heard. Now, please take a moment to fill out the attached sheet before speaking with other participants
about what you have heard. This exercise begins on the next page.
Step 4: Please put a √ check mark next to each sound that you heard during the exercise. If a sound is not listed, please write the sound(s) in the blank spaces (next to
“Other”) provided at the bottom of the SOUNDS column on page 3. Again, only put a √ check mark next to each sound that you actually heard during the exercise.
Step 5: Under the ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUNDS AT THIS LOCATION column, please circle one number which best describes how unacceptable or acceptable the sound
was for this location in the park: The scale is on a continuum from: - 4 as very unacceptable, - 2 as slightly unacceptable, 0 as neutral, +2 as slightly acceptable, and + 4 as
very acceptable.
Step 6: Under the PERSONAL INTERPRETATION column, please circle one number which best describes how pleasing or annoying the sound was to you: The scale is on a
continuum from: -4 as very annoying, - 2 as slightly annoying, 0 as neutral, +2 as slightly pleasing, and + 4 as very pleasing.
Step 7: Under the FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SOUNDS column, please list any feelings or emotions that you associated with each of the sounds you
checked√. Please only respond to the questions corresponding to sounds you actually heard.
Examples: I felt relaxed because the stream was soothing to me.
I felt annoyed because the bird was beeping like an alarm clock.
I felt frustrated because the dog was barking when I wanted peace and quiet.
Step 8: Please answer a few questions about your visit to the park on page 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Step 9: Please answer a few questions about yourself and your group on pages 8 and 9.
Thank you for your participation!

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FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH SOUND

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Running Water

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Rain

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Thunder

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Small Mammal (e. g.
Squirrel or Chipmunk)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Large Mammal
(e.g. Deer, etc.)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Bird Song/Chatter

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Insect(s)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Small Group Talking

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Large Group Talking

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Children

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Ranger talk

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Cultural Sounds (e.g.,
Drumming, Singing,
Poetry, etc.)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Electronic Devices
(e.g., Cell Phone,

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Neutral

Slightly
pleasing

-4

Slightly
annoying

Very
annoying

 Yes

Neutral

Very
acceptable

Very pleasing

PERSONAL INTERPRETATION OF THIS
SOUND

Wind

DID YOU
HEAR
THIS
SOUND?

Slightly
acceptable

Very
unacceptable

Slightly
unacceptable

ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUND AT THIS
LOCATION

SOUNDS

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FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH SOUND

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Aircraft, Unknown

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Aircraft, Jet

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Aircraft, Propeller

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Aircraft, Helicopter

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Shuttle Bus

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Passenger Car

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Motorcycle

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Work Vehicle (e.g.,
Delivery Truck, etc.)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Vehicle Horn or Alarm

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Park Maintenance
(Trail Work, Repair,
etc.)

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

 Yes

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Neutral

Slightly
pleasing

-4

Slightly
annoying

Very
annoying

 Yes

Neutral

Very
acceptable

Very pleasing

PERSONAL INTERPRETATION OF THIS
SOUND

Mechanical Noise (e.g.,
Compressor,
Generator, Fan, etc.)

DID YOU
HEAR
THIS
SOUND?

Slightly
acceptable

Very
unacceptable

Slightly
unacceptable

ACCEPTABILITY OF SOUND AT THIS
LOCATION

SOUNDS

Radio, Camera, etc.)

Explosion
Other (please specify):
____________________

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TOPIC AREA 3: LEARN, and VERP13
2.

Bandelier is interested in your visitor experience and whether A) you experienced the following while in the park, B) how acceptable it was or would be, and C) what specific reactions or emotions
(e.g., calming, informative, cheesy, stupid) you had, or would have, with experiencing the following. (Please circle YES or NO for column A, circle one number which best describes how
unacceptable or acceptable the experience was or would be in column B, and write any associated feelings or emotions with experiencing the following, in the spaces provided in column C).
A
B
C
DID YOU
DID YOU (OR WOULD YOU) FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE OR ACCEPTABLE?
FEELINGS OR EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED
EXPERIENCE Very
WITH THIS EXPERIENCE
Slightly
Neutral
Slightly
Very
STATEMENTS
THIS TODAY? Unacceptable
Unacceptable
Accepta
Acceptable
ble

a.

Sign(s) informing you about
the park’s concerns with
human-caused noise.

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

b.

Sign(s) informing you that
you may hear traditional
cultural sounds (e.g.
drumming, singing,
chanting).

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

c.

Traditional cultural sounds
(e.g. drumming, singing,
chanting).

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

d.

Park rangers stationed along
the trail quieting visitors.

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

e.

Visitors behaving more
respectfully around the cavate
areas.

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

f.

Visitors being quiet (e.g.,
whispering, not talking at all)
around cavate ruins.

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

YES

NO

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

+1

+2

+3

+4

Other:
g.

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TOPIC AREA 3: ACT20
3.

Did you notice a sign informing you that you may hear traditional cultural sounds such as drumming, singing and chanting during your visit?
 No (If No, skip to 5)
 Yes

TOPIC AREA 5:VERP and TOPIC AREA 6 : EVALSERV
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

How much did the signage near the cavates…
Enhance your visitor experience
Increase your understanding of traditional Pueblo cultures
Increase your understanding of Bandelier’s significance
Increase your understanding of Bandelier’s mission
Increase your appreciation of Bandelier
Other: _____________________

Not at all
1
1
1
1
1
1

Slightly
2
2
2
2
2
2

Somewhat
3
3
3
3
3
3

Moderately
4
4
4
4
4
4

Very Much
5
5
5
5
5
5

TOPIC AREA 3: ACT26
5.

Did you hear traditional cultural sounds such as drumming, singing and chanting during your visit?
 No (If No, skip to 8)
 Yes

TOPIC AREA 3: ACT
6.

Did you make a conscious effort to listen for traditional cultural sounds while at the park today? (Choose one and explain why)
Why? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Yes
Why not?
 No
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

TOPIC AREA 5 : VERP and TOPIC AREA 6 : EVALSERV
7.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

How much did the traditional cultural sounds…
Enhance your visitor experience
Increase your understanding of traditional Pueblo cultures
Increase your understanding of Bandelier’s significance
Increase your understanding of Bandelier’s mission
Increase your appreciation of Bandelier
Other: _____________________

Not at all
1
1
1
1
1
1

Slightly
2
2
2
2
2
2

Somewhat
3
3
3
3
3
3

Moderately
4
4
4
4
4
4

Very Much
5
5
5
5
5
5

TOPIC AREA 4: SOUND
8.

Did you make a conscious effort to limit the amount of noise you made in the park today? (Choose one and explain why)
Why? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Yes
Why not? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
 No

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TOPIC AREA 3: TRANS1
9.

Which of the following was your primary mode of transportation to Bandelier? (Check one)

Personal vehicle
Park shuttle bus

Bicycle

Other: _____________________


TOPIC AREA 3: TRANS and TOPIC AREA 4: PREFERENCES/MOTIVES/ATTITUDES
10.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
u.
v.

We would like to know how you feel about using the shuttle system in Bandelier. For each statement below, please rate how much you agree or disagree that the statement
describes traveling using the Bandelier shuttle bus. (Please answer this part even if you have not yet used the shuttle bus system).
Statements
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
You have easy access to your personal belongings (such as recreation equipment)
1
2
3
4
You have an opportunity to learn about the park while traveling
1
2
3
4
Travel is affordable or low cost
1
2
3
4
You have opportunities to see wildlife
1
2
3
4
It is easy to find your way around the park
1
2
3
4
You have pleasant interactions with other visitors
1
2
3
4
It takes too long to get where you want to go
1
2
3
4
You feel safe
1
2
3
4
You have little impact on park’s natural environment
1
2
3
4
You connect with the natural environment
1
2
3
4
You hear natural sounds
1
2
3
4
You have easy access to different areas of the park
1
2
3
4
You hear the sounds of traffic
1
2
3
4
It is easy to get to scenic overlooks/vistas
1
2
3
4
You experience a sense of freedom
1
2
3
4
You feel stressed while traveling through the park
1
2
3
4
You have trouble finding parking
1
2
3
4
You can go “where you want, when you want”
1
2
3
4
You experience conflict with visitors using other kinds of transportation
1
2
3
4
You avoid traffic congestion
1
2
3
4
You feel crowded by other visitors
1
2
3
4

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TOPIC AREA 4: PREF1
11. Visitors have different reasons for visiting Bandelier. Please tell us the importance of each of the following reasons for your visit?
(Check one box for each item)
Not important
at all


Slightly
important


Moderately
important


Very important


Extremely
important


Experiencing solitude











Spending time with family/friends











Getting some exercise











Experiencing the sounds of nature











Experiencing cultural sounds











Experiencing a sense of connection with nature











Enjoying peace and quiet











Experiencing a sense of challenge











Appreciating the archeological and cultural sites











Experiencing Bandelier in an air-tour over flight











Appreciating the scenic beauty

TOPIC AREA 5: CROWDATT12
12. From each of the items listed below, please indicate how your experience compared with your expectations during your visit to Bandelier.
(Check one box for each item)

Number of people you saw while hiking

I had no
expectation


How did it compare to your expectations?
A lot less than Less than
About as
More than
expected
expected
expected
expected





A lot more
than expected


Amount of time you heard aircraft













Opportunity to view wildlife













Opportunity to experience sounds of nature













Amount of time you heard vehicles













Amount of time you heard other visitors













Opportunity to experience cultural sounds













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TOPIC AREA 1: VISITHIS1

TOPIC AREA 1: GR2

13. a) Is this your first visit to Bandelier? (Check one)


Yes (If Yes, skip to
#14)

b)

If YES, what type of larger group were you and your personal group part of?
(Check one)

 No


b) Including today, approximately how many times have you visited Bandelier?




Approximate number of visits: __________

School/ educational
group

History/archaeology club
Family reunion group
Other organized group (such as conference, scout group, etc.)

Approximately how long did you visit Bandelier?



Today only
4 – 7 Days




2 – 3 Days
More than 7 Days

Approximate number of people: __________

TOPIC AREA 3: ACT2
17.

On this visit, what kind of personal group were you with? Please mark one.
Your personal group is anyone you were visiting the park with, such as spouse,
family, friends, etc. This does not include larger groups, such as school, church,
scouts, or tours.





Alone
Family

Friends
Family and friends
Other (Please specify): __________________________________

18.

16. a) Were you and your personal group part of a larger group? (Check one)
 Yes

What was your primary destination during your visit to Bandelier?
_________________________________

Have you participated in an air-tourism over flight of Bandelier?
 Yes
 No

TOPIC AREA 3: TRIP BEHAVIORS (ACT12)
20.

TOPIC AREA 1: GR1

 Archeological/cultural interests
 Wildlife viewing
 Other:
_____________________

TOPIC AREA 3: ACT12

b) On this visit, how many people were in your personal group, including yourself?
Approximate number of people: __________

Day hiking
Backpacking
Camping

TOPIC AREA 3: ITIN1

19.

TOPIC AREA 1: GR3

Which of the following was your primary activity during your visit to Bandelier?
(Check one)




TOPIC AREA 1: GR1
15. a)



c) How many people in total were in this larger group?

TOPIC AREA 3 - TRIPC6
14.

Commercial guided tour group

Have you participated in an air-tourism over flight over any other parks?
 Yes (If Yes, where?)
 No
__________________

 No (If No, skip to #17)

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TOPIC AREA 1: RACE/ETH 2

TOPIC AREA 1: GEND1
21.

What is your gender? (Check one)
 Male

26.
 Female

In what year were you born?

27.
Year born: ______________________

TOPIC AREA 1: RES3
23.

Is your primary residence in the United States? (Check one)



Yes (What is your zip code? ______________________
No (What country do you live in? ____________________________

How would you describe your primary residence or community? (Check one)


Large city with 250,000 or more people





City with 100,000 to 249,999 people





City with 50,000 to 99,999 people





Small city with 25,000 to 49,999 people



Town with 10,000 to
24,999 people
Town with 5,000 to 9,999
people
Small town with < 5,000
people
A farm or rural area

TOPIC AREA 1: ED2
25.

What is your race? (Check one or more)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White
Thank you for your participation.

TOPIC AREA 1: RES
24.

 Not Hispanic or Latino

TOPIC AREA 1: RACE/ETH4

TOPIC AREA 1: AGE2
22.

Are you Hispanic or Latino? (Check one)
 Hispanic or Latino

What is the highest level of formal education you have completed? (Check one)






Less than high school

High school
Vocational/trade school certificate 
Some college

Two-year college degree
Four-year college degree
Graduate degree

PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT:

The National Park Service is authorized by 16 U.S.C. 1a-7 to collect this information. We will
use this information to evaluate the effects of natural and human sounds in Bandelier
National Monument. Your response is voluntary and anonymous. Your name will never be
associated with your responses. Please do not put your name or contact information on this
questionnaire. A Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not required to
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control
Number.
We estimate that it will take 15 minutes to complete this questionnaire. You may send
comments concerning the burden estimates or any aspect of this information collection to:
Barbara A. Judy, Chief of Resources, Bandelier National Monument, 15 Entrance Road, Los
Alamos NM 87544-9508; or Barbara_Judy@nps.gov (email).

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