RICHMOND, Va. — Thirty-one state parks are getting interactive visitor kiosks that will offer features on natural attractions as well as high-tech help for hikers.
According to a news release, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has contracted with Imperial Multimedia, a Wisconsin company, to develop the visitor-information system. The system is expected to be installed by next spring and will mirror a program successfully used in Wisconsin state parks.
The visitor kiosks will include global positioning system-based trail information, wildlife guides, in-depth information on park amenities and printable guides and maps. The stations also will provide interactive virtual tours of trails.
The department hopes to cover the project's development costs through advertising and sponsorships.
