Smart-phone users who venture into any of eight Lake County forest preserves will find some old information available in a new format.
What appear to be square blotches of ink designs — think of a Rorschach test — affixed to kiosks and some sign posts are taking directions to another level.
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Instead of unfurling a paper map of a given preserve, visitors can get their bearings by scanning a “Trail Map to Go.”
The district no longer prints trail maps, although those posted on its website are printer-friendly. “Trail Maps to Go” is an attempt to provide visitors with access to information on demand.
"You can have a trail map with you no matter what,” said Nan Buckardt, director of environmental education and public affairs. “It’s a fairly new kind of application for technology. I think it has huge potential.”
Facts or historical information on a given preserve are other future possibilities. Read More
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