We've been using Global Positioning System (GPS) units for several years to get us to the trail-head for a day hike. A GPS system can be a real boon to finding your way to a new park or preserve, but it's important to understand its limitations. It's like having a friend in the car who's very knowledgeable about the local area, but who sometimes give you directions while he's drunk. For instance, once we were headed to a hotel that was about a half hour away in Marietta, Ohio. We plugged the hotel's Read more ➜ Car Navigation – Getting to the Trail-head
We've been using Global Positioning System (GPS) units for several years to get us to the trail-head for a day hike. A GPS system can be a real boon to finding your way to a new park or preserve, but it's important to understand its limitations. It's like having a friend in the car who's very knowledgeable about the local area, but who sometimes give you directions while he's drunk. For instance, once we were headed to a hotel that was about a half hour away in Marietta, Ohio. We plugged the hotel's Read more ➜