GPS guides train tourists
GPS guides train tourists
Eleanor Morrish (right), of Independence, and her great grand-daughter Lexis Kurtz, 3 of Bedford, listen to the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Barb and Ron Dentinger, of Attica, Ohio watch the passing scenery using the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours available on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Riders can listen to history and ecology information activated by 27 points of interest along the rail line. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Bryan Chambers, of Globe, Ariz., takes a photo while using the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours available on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Jennie Vasarhelyi, chief of interpretative education and visitor services, holds a GPS ranger for hearing-impaired riders on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Jennie Vasarhelyi, chief of interpretative education and visitor services, talks about the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio guided tours available on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Nancy (left) and Jan Sroka of Cleveland enjoy lunch in the dome car while using the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours available on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Steve Wait, president of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad uses the new GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours available on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train winds north along the Cuyahoga River on its way to the Rockside Road station in Independence. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
A view from the dome car of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad winding along Riverview Road in Independence. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
GPS-based Voice of the Valley audio-guided tours head sets and receivers are available throughout on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad railroad cars in racks like these. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
