You might also try posting NFC tags at the trailhead, Mike. They can't be
used with iThings (no NFC capability in iThings) but on an increasing
number of Android devices, they could be used effectively, and can even be
ordered with logos preprinted, I believe, making them far more attractive
than QR codes. (Think "Touch Smokey Bear with Your Android Phone for Trail
Map and Automatic Phone Settings!"). Not as inexpensive as QR codes, and
still require an app download, but they're a hell of a lot simpler to use,
and can trigger lots of other functions, also. In practice, probably about
a buck or so per tag to purchase, depending on the quantity, and can be
ordered pre-programmed (and locked so they can't be re-programmed), but
should last outdoors where installed until stolen or vandalized.
I've just ordered some myself this past weekend. Here's a link to what I
ordered, which are to use just to experiment:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E0NRESE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 6:53 PM, Mike Lazzari <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Thanks for the test Moose. I'm working with the super of the local Nat'l
> Pk on developing trail signage. I think that she'll agree to a test of the
> QR codes at the trailheads. Apparently QR codes are ubiquitous in Japan and
> to a lesser extent other countries in Asia. We get a lot of Asian tourists.
> Many spillovers from BC. so it might be useful for visitors at least. I
> suspect that many people in the US don't bother with downloading the free
> QR code reader app since most marketing has been for coupons and ads. I
> guess I'll put a hit counter on it and see what happens. I ran into the
> director of the local BLM Nat'l Mon. at a potluck Sun. and she was very
> supportive even to the point of mentioning potential available $$ !!
>
> You might check this one Moose. I'm putting it on the printed maps.
>
> <http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/trails/TrailsWebsite_Q-code.png
> >
>
> As for gps apps Chuck, Gaiagps is very popular for hiking etc. Download
> an area and go. Yeah it sucks batteries. Good for navigation without gps
> and for the occasional location check. Long term use get a real gps.
>
> Mike
>
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