Park Rangers Take Public on Podcasting Adventure

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All across the country, park rangers are turning into podcasters. Hundreds of brief audio and video programs are up on park websites and on iTunes giving visitors a new national park experience. People can learn about park resources, take a guided tour, get help planning trips, and, best of all, meet actual rangers. “While nothing can replace a personal experience in a national par...

I think this is a great idea, last time I did a self guided car tour I was given a cassette tape which contained both narrative and driving directions.
At first I thought it was a little cheesy, but it worked quite well and allowed me to move at my own pace and I learned a lot.
This was in the late 80's at Chickamauga National Battlefield in northwest Georgia. (civil war battlefield)
They have a large collection of guns, gear, & personal effects. The park conducts re-enactments as well as cannon firing demonstrations. Now that's a piece of gear I would love to have.

I got to experience all that because someone told me about the self guided tape tour, so I think the podcasts are a great idea if it will help garner the support and awareness of the newer generation. It is also a good way for the Rangers to duplicate themselves and be more effective, especially with the budget constraints they are dealing with.