Explanation should include the importance of
- disseminating information (e.g., hours of operation, regulatory information, safety precautions) through multiple deliveries (e.g., brochures, kiosks, maps, signage, touch screens, websites, apps)
- identifying attractions, trails, access points, bathrooms, parking, and food facilities
- determining the navigational needs of visitors
- determining visitors’ current location
- designating the appropriate route
- reassurance of following the correct route
- pathway fencing
- bollards
- visual cues
- confirming arrival at the desired destination.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are visitors’ needs for various outdoor recreation venues?
- How might visitors arrive and travel through different parks?
- How could fluctuations in visitor numbers affect navigational patterns?
- What methods may be used to disseminate navigational information?
- What problems can result from inadequate information?