His research and teaching are focused on understanding, planning for, and managing visitor use in parks, forests, and other protected areas. He has authored or coauthored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, books, or book chapters on these topics. In 2011 he taught a course on visitor/tourist management at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. In 2012, Jeff received an award for Excellence in Research from Clemson University, and in 2013 he was listed as an “Up and Coming Recreation Researcher” by the National Recreation and Park Association. He was an interviewed expert for news articles appearing in The Washington Post, Delta Sky Magazine, and WalletHub, and he has appeared in two episodes of Fishing University on The Outdoor Channel. In 2016, Jeff released his first children’s book titled Rosy Ralph Visits His National Parks.