The Interpretive Trails Book Effective Planning And Design

"Most trails are designed just to get the visitor from Point A to Point B. Interpretive trails are designed to help the visitor laugh, cry, smile, discover, understand and explore along the way." - John A Veverka. Interpretive trails - both outdoor and indoor - are used by museums, galleries, historic sites, parks, gardens and zoos worldwide. They can provide visitors with a unique immersion experience in viewing, discovering and enjoying the locations they're visiting, and in helping them re-connect with a natural or cultural environment in a personal way. Yet to be truly effective, there are proven and tested guidelines to follow about how to plan any trail's story, its experience opportunities, and its delivery and physical design. Based on 40 years' interpretive planning experience, The Interpretive Trails Book shares successful planning strategies and guidelines as tools to help create amazing interpretive experiences. For those involved in learning, engagement, interpretation, planning, consultancy, landscape architecture, and training - and those charged with developing interpretive trails who have no specific training in interpretive services themselves, this book will become an indispensable and easy-to-follow resource to help create trails that engage, motivate and inspire visitors.

"Most trails are designed just to get the visitor from Point A to Point B. Interpretive trails are designed to help the visitor laugh, cry, smile, discover, understand and explore along the way." - John A Veverka. Interpretive trails - both outdoor and indoor - are used by museums, galleries, historic sites, parks, gardens and zoos worldwide. They can provide visitors with a unique immersion experience in viewing, discovering and enjoying the locations they're visiting, and in helping them re-connect with a natural or cultural environment in a personal way. Yet to be truly effective, there are proven and tested guidelines to follow about how to plan any trail's story, its experience opportunities, and its delivery and physical design. Based on 40 years' interpretive planning experience, The Interpretive Trails Book shares successful planning strategies and guidelines as tools to help create amazing interpretive experiences. For those involved in learning, engagement, interpretation, planning, consultancy, landscape architecture, and training - and those charged with developing interpretive trails who have no specific training in interpretive services themselves, this book will become an indispensable and easy-to-follow resource to help create trails that engage, motivate and inspire visitors.

Interpretive Master Planning presents - in two comprehensive volumes - a wealth of information on how to plan and design interpretive facilities and services.John Veverka's lively text uses anecdotes, case histories and interactive examples to illustrate every aspect of the interpretive process: from how to decide exactly what to interpret, and how best to do it, through to effective planning, implementation - and very much more. Interpretive Master Planning is the most comprehensive reference book on the subject - over 650 pages in two volumes - an invaluable resource for designing interpretation that really works. "Here is knowledge based on years of national and international interpretive planning projects with parks, museums, commercial attractions and a variety of other agencies. This is a classic work by an author who does interpretive planning every day."- Gary R Moore, Program Coordinator, MetroParks, Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio.

Vol.1. Strategies for the new millennium Why are we here - remember the visitor? Recreational learning Learning principles summary What do visitors remember? Verbal and non-verbal communication The model of interpretation Planning for Interpretive Planning The Planning Team An Interpretive Planning Model What : resource inventory and theme development Why : mission statements, goals and objectives Who : analysing your market How/when/where : designing and presenting I&O : implementation and operations So what : evaluation Interpretive systems planning Planning self-guiding trails Planning self-guided auto-tours Planning for interpretive exhibits Planning conducted interpretive programs - Vol.2 Interpretive master planning - philosophy, theory and practice Interpretive philosophy and principles : an overview Exactly what is interpretation? Creating interpretive themes Developing successful partnerships Bringing 7000 years of history to life Interpretation as a management tool Interpreting cemeteries and gravestones Guidelines for interpreting critical issues Interpretive communication: the key to successful heritage tourism program design Interpretive planning for the next millennium Request for proposal guidelines and template resource guide The language of live interpretation Using interpretive themes and objectives will make your program planning easier and more effective Why heritage sites need interpretation for their long term survival Why your scenic byway can't succeed without real interpretation Interpretive program planning worksheet Interpretive tips practicum Interpretive master planning keeps your garden growing General interpretive plan outline General interpretive plan outline : visitor center exhibit planning Exhibit planning worksheet Exportable interpretation ideas to go away with Is your scenic byway interpretation sustainable? Planning for interpretive training courses Planning for interpretive walking tours Tips and concepts for planning truly interpretive exhibits Planning truly interpretive panels Interpretive graphic standards Recommended interpretive standards for interpretive and heritage sites and attractions Marketing basics : it's all about the visitors A practical guide for developing marketing brochures Sample visitor center evaluation stratgey Exhibit evaluation for children's exhibits: The Kirby Science Center experience.

This second edition of Interpretive Planning: The 5-M Model for Successful Planning Projects draws from the author's more than three decades of experience in creating interpretive plans, and explains the process she has taught to hundreds of interpreters. This book can be a valuable tool for those wishing to develop an interpretive plan as well as those aspiring to work as a consultant or planner.

Signs, Trails, and Wayside Exhibits is a comprehensive, visual guide to planning, designing, and fabricating effective interpretive panels and trails. The book contains essential information for any site that has or is planning outdoor media or trails. The new Third Edition includes:161 pages filled with practical ideas for developing trails, signs, and wayside exhibits Over 420 updated full-color photographs of the best interpretive signage and trails from around the world. Reorganized chapters and a comprehensive index for fast and easy searches. A concise meaning-centered model and examples of heritage interpretation. A step-by-step media planning model with signage examples. Interpretive trail case studies. Expanded sections on wayfinding, sign supports, trail structures and audio tours. A new section on developing effective messages, with case studies and examples. Examples of multi-sensory devices, such as audio, tactile, and interactive components. An up-to-date description of panel fabrication methods and materials, including advantages, disadvantages, and relative costs.

What does museum accessibility mean today? How can it generate impact in museums and in society itself? Where should we begin to take concrete action? Museum Accessibility by Design: A Systemic Approach to Organizational Change guides readers through the process of designing a museum accessibility strategy. Real world examples, tools, and resources foster implementation. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of museum accessibility, with an up-to-date and critical survey of the discipline; a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to set up a rigorous and effective process that promotes accessibility throughout the museum institution; tools and suggestions for rethinking accessibility and usability for a diverse range of museum visitors; international case studies and best practices; and, a full accessibility training course with activities and exercises aimed at fostering an accessible mindset within any institution. An engaging and accessible resource for university students, museum professionals and researchers, this book speaks to museum professionals of all types, from those just starting out to seasoned experts looking for a comprehensive, multi-faceted look at museum accessibility.