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Maps Vs. Google Maps Vs. GPS

Paper maps were travelers’ primary means of navigation long before electricity was discovered. To some extent, it will remain the backbone of navigation for many years. Often, paper maps will have more points of interest listed on your route than other forms of navigation. Suggested tips for handling maps

• Make sure your map is up to date.
• Take them out before entering the vehicle and familiarize yourself with the route.
• Fold the map so you can easily see it without unfolding much of the day’s travel itinerary.
• Highlight the routes if unfamiliar and circle points of interest.

Google Maps is quickly replacing the standby paper map. You can enter the address into the website, and a map will pop out to get you to your destination. It may lack some points of interest but makes up for it in its price – it’s free. Listed below are a few suggestions for use:

• Print out not only the maps you need but also print out the driving directions. Often listed on them is the number of miles before the next turn and the time it takes. Have you ever been asked by the riders in the back seat, “How much further?”
• Insert each page into a transparent sheet protector and place it in a 3-ring binder. Now you have them in the order you need them, and they are protected from accidental spills that make the ink run.
• Verify, if possible, the end location on the map is the actual location.

Global Positioning System (GPS) was initially designed and built for the military. President Reagan released it for civilian use in 1984 after the Soviet Union downed a civilian flight bound for Korea that wandered into Soviet airspace due to a faulty autopilot. The transportation industry entirely used it and installed it on commercial airplanes and ocean-going vessels. Recently, the price of that technology has decreased so that now many travelers can afford to own such a device, giving them door-to-door driving directions. Listed below are a few suggestions for use:

• Familiarize yourself with the unit and preprogram routes before leaving the driveway.
• Update maps for the GPS units when they become available.
• If battery operated, keep an extra set of batteries with you.
• Verify mounting laws in the states you travel. Some do not allow installing the unit on the dash or window.
• When parked, disconnect and secure the vehicle. Thieves look for these devices when breaking into cars.

Call us for directions, whichever method you choose to navigate to our campground. We want you to arrive stress-free and able to enjoy your stay with us.

Please visit our Contact Us page to ask us a question. To make a reservation, call us at 320-558-2847.