Planning our National Park Roads and Our National Parkways

Bayliss, Dudley

This document describes current perspectives and approaches in interpretive planning by the Harpers Ferry Center, National Park Service. It discusses approaches, criteria, options, and philosophy. It is not a "how-to" manual or directive. " Interpretive planning comprises a spectrum from ' short-range through long-range planning. This document addresses mostly long-range planning. Intended Audience Although much is written from a National Park Service perspective, it is designed to be relevant for other agencies and organizations. It was written with several audiences in mind: > staff on planning teams considering visitor-reiated issues > interpretive planners > interpreters > planning and design professionals such as architects, landscape architects, and media designers and producers > other partners--including the private sector-in the planning process