Virginia State Parks Interpretive Information System
Imperial Multimedia has been retained to develop a groundbreaking new interpretive information system for the Virginia State Parks by Spring of 2007. This project utilizes outdoor information stations with touch-screen interactive software developed in a proprietary program in cooperation with the Wisconsin State Park system, to deliver targeted information to families and individuals who are planning a visit to a state park, or who are in the state park and seeking information.
Just recently, Scott Hassett, Secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources, remarked that Imperial Multimedia's project for the State Parks was, "From all accounts, ...an excellent way to provide information to state park visitors. It provided a valuable service to businesses in the area and saved our park personnel hours of work. We had many positive comments from state park visitors and we are committed to continuing the program."
The next generation system we are implementing in Virginia builds upon the success of the Wisconsin project with numerous exciting enhancements including GPS trail information, information for special interest groups, wildlife spotting guides and more. All of this on top of our proprietary, interactive virtual tours of every trail in each of the thirty-one parks, in-depth information on park amenities, printable guides and maps, program descriptions and schedules, and much more; some of which you can sample on this web site.
Imagine park guests having the ability to preview trails and amenities and then plan their visit in advance or, upon arriving in the park, to preview trails and print out custom maps and guides showing points of interest and information tailored specifically to them or their families. Guests will be able to access a world of information about Virginia's natural places and about the resources available to them, in and around, the state parks.
Imperial Multimedia and the Commonwealth of Virginia strongly believe in promoting economic development in and around the state parks. As a result of this belief we have created opportunities for local service providers to participate in the program with the option of adding, at a small cost, enhanced content describing their business or service.
Of greater importance is the opportunity to share specific information about your organization or business, its environmental initiatives, and its programs to Virginia's state park users and enthusiasts. This project can provide your organization with an excellent platform for reaching a targeted demographic with your message or cause.
The success of this project, and the depth of information we can provide, relies on the participation of public-private partners and sponsors such as you. We anticipate that organizations such as yours will join the Commonwealth in supporting the most comprehensive guest information program ever launched in a park system.
All of us at Imperial Multimedia and the Commonwealth of Virginia are confident that when presented with the breadth and scope of this project, that you will share the enthusiasm we have for its success. We encourage you to explore further and discover how you can participate in this exciting opportunity.
