OK so you finally have gotten around to that vacation you’ve been planning for months. You’ve saved up some cash and want to go on a grand road trip or trek through out the jungles of the amazon.
The problem is you don’t know your way around your own backyard! How on earth will you be able to enjoy yourself if you are fumbling around with your map and compass!
Though GPS will not transform a directionally-challenged individual into a master outdoorsmen, it will certainly help those who use it correctly to get from one location to another without a hitch.
Imagine for instance if you are planning on going to on a vacation around a certain themed area- let’s say Mount Rushmore for instance. Not only will you be able to get to Mount Rushmore, but you will see instantly what other attractions are within your traveling range!
Imagine finding other attractions and public spectacles that are already in and around what you had set out for? Or if you want to go travel interstate around Mount Rushmore to see other locations and interests, a GPS device will help you get there quite simply! So it is very possible to travel to the surrounding states and attractions within the same amount of time that you normally would spend at a single attraction.
Many GPS providers come with preloaded destination settings that provides directions to not only attractions, but important pitstops such as gas stations, hotels, motels, and lodges.
This is THE way to travel. I am sure once you try GPS on one of your vacations, you will NEVER leave home without it!
By: Simon Wyryzowski
Posts Tagged ‘Trek’
GPS: Your Virtual Tour Guide
January 8th, 2010GPS Trekking: Take a Hike, But Don’t Get Lost!
December 16th, 2009
For those looking for a portable GPS unit for on-foot activities such as hiking. Here are a few features that you should be on the look out for when making a purchase decision.
This one is obvious, but make sure there is a visual map screen where you can see where you are relative to your surroundings. Some GPS receivers only tell you your longitude and latitude position.
Make sure that the unit was designed to be rugged enough to work and last in the environment you are planning to trek at. Things such as being water proof, shock proof, and weather proof are helpful if possible.
If you plan on trekking or camping for extended periods of time, you want a GPS unit that has a long battery life relative to the time you spend outdoors.
It’s important to have preloaded maps so you can find nearby roads easily and not get lost. Make sure the unit you buy supports as many routes as you think you’ll need.
Waypoints are a very handy feature. Make sure that your unit supports many user-entered waypoints.
Make sure the receiver is light to carry and small enough to fit into your traveling gear. Also make sure that the screen is clear and easy to read at a glance so you don’t have to spend too much time fumbling around for directions.
By: Simon Wyryzowski
