Congaree National Park Connect

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194 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS IN-PARK KIOSK 3 pts The in-park interactive kiosk will provide information for those that are already in the park. Content will be park related, such as how to avoid damaging sensitive areas, information about the game/app, and park maps and guides. The user would also be able to reserve experiences and keep track of bus schedules. 15 prototype screens — Informational screens including maps, bus schedules, leaderboards, about the park, etc.

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196 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM WELCOME DISCOVER ACTIVITIES TOUCH TO START EVENTS SIGHTINGS NEWS Rest Screen Welcome Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 197 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM DISCOVER 5:35 PM HOME DISCOVER ACTIVITIES EVENTS CALENDAR SIGHTINGS NEWS MAP BUS TIMES DISCOVER Congaree National Park contains the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomeland hardwood forest in the United States. As a floodplain, the Congaree National Park contains the largest intact expanse of old-growth ecosystem in Congaree is astonishingly diverse and the ecosystem supports bottomeland hardwood forest in the United States. As a floodplain, the the growth of national and state champion trees. ecosystem in Congaree is astonishingly diverse and the ecosystem supports the growth of national and state champion trees. CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK History History Find out about the history of Congaree National Park. Read More –> Find out about the history of Congaree National Park. Read More –> CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK Leave No Trace Leave No Trace A program that promotes the protection of our nation's parks and wildlands. Read More –> A program that promotes the protection of our nation's parks and wildlands. Read More –> CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK Animals Animals Congaree is designated as an important wildlife area and is home to many di erent animals. Read More –> Congaree is designated as an important wildlife area and is home to many di erent animals. Read More –> CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK Champion Trees Champion Trees Congaree is home to a larger concentration of champion trees than anywhere else in the U.S. Read More –> Congaree is home to a larger concentration of champion trees than anywhere else in the U.S. Read More –> Discover Screen Drop Down Menu

198 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM DISCOVER DISCOVER CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK History Leave No Trace Prehistoric peoples hunted the floodplain of the Congaree river and fished At its heart, Leave No Trace is a set of seven principles which can be applied its waters. Congaree Indians subsisted on the vegetation and abundant in any natural setting to minimize impact on the environment. Whether you game. Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto traversed the area in the late are hiking, camping, or kayaking, following Leave No Trace principles will help 1500's followed by fellow Spaniard Juan Pardo in the 1600's. protect the park experience for you and for future visitors. The Congaree Indians were decimated by a smallpox epidemic that was Plan Ahead and Prepare — Planning ahead for your visit to the park is the inadvertently introduced with the influx of european settlers in the 1700's. first step, know and follow park regulations. The new settlers obtained grants of land directly from the King of England Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces — These include established trails and until the American revolutionary war in 1776 won South Carolinians the campsites, rocks, gravel, and grasses. right to distribute ownership of the land. Dispose of Waste Properly — Keep the park clean! Pack it in; pack it out. Attempts to make the floodplain suitable for farming and raising livestock Leave What You Find — All plants, animals, rocks, and artifacts are protected were met with little success. Around 1905 the Santee River Cypress Lumber in Congaree National Park. Preserve the sense of discovery for others by Company, owned by Francis Beildler, acquired much of the low lying land leaving all natural and cultural artifacts as you find them. along the Congaree and Santee river systems. Though many other areas Minimize Campfire Impacts — Campfires are prohibited in Congaree park's were harvested of their valuable timber, poor accessibility in the floodplain backcountry. confined logging to tracts near the main rivers. In these areas cypress trees Respect Wildlife — Congaree is home to many animals, and we are visitors were felled and floated down-river to the sawmills. Many of the logs sank to their home. Carry binoculars and observe wildlife from a distance. If an as the dampness of the floodplain made them too heavy to float. Activity animal changes its behavior because of your presence, you are too close. was soon halted leaving the floodplain relatively untouched. Wild animals find plenty of their natural food in the park; human food does In 1969, high timber prices prompted private landowners to resume logging not give them the proper nutrients to survive the winter. operations, and the trees of the Congaree floodplain became threatened Be Considerate of Other Visitors — People visit for di erent reasons. Preserve again. Local citizens acting upon the ideas of Harry Hampton, an advocate the park experience for all by showing courtesy towards others. Excessive for protection of Congaree, launched a campaign to preserve it. As a result noise, unleashed pets, and damaged surroundings detract from everyone's of an e ective campaign by these local individuals and groups to protect experience. Keep noise levels down when hiking and camping. Observe the area's natural resources, Congress established the Congaree Swamp quiet hours in park campgrounds. National Monument in 1976. In 2003, Congress changed the park's name and designation and established Congaree National Park. Leave No Trace Screen History Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 199 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES THINGS TO DO APRIL Hiking Hiking Hike one of the park's many trails and get up close and Hiking one of the park's many trails and get up close with nature. personal with nature. Read More –> THINGS TO DO APRIL Canoeing & Kayaking Canoeing & Kayaking Travelling by water is a great way to see the park. Travelling by canoe or kayak is a great way to experience the park. Read More –> THINGS TO DO ATHPRINILGS TO DO Fishing FHiskihnigng Fishing is allowed with a valid South Carolina fishing FToihnshelyirn.egBaiesrceaallaouwsneeudmtwhbietehmraoavfajlotidrraiStiylosuoathft tCChaoeronlpignaaarrkeselhieinwsghwliiccitehhnaisner.ea available for foot travel license. Read More –> floodplain, the terrain is THINGS TO DO generally very flat with only slight elevation changes. The majority of trails Camping begin from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and vary in length. Trails are All campers are required to have a reservation to camp. Backcountry camping is allowed. Read More –> marked with brown blazes along with the trail number; however, many trails THINGS TO DO CampingAaPrReILin the park's wilderness area and can be impacted by downed trees Experiences and flood damage. We encourage backcountry hikers to utilize navigational Book an exclusive experience led by a park ranger. Read More –> Aalildcsamsupecrhs aarse rceoqumirpedatsoshaanvedamreaseprvaatsiownetoll caasmop. ine GPS navigation tools. Activities Screen Trails are rated EASY, MODERATE or DIFFICULT based on length, conditions and di culty of navigation. Mileages are approximate and are based on all trails being passable. APRIL EPaxrkpTrearilsiences BBoooakradnweaxcllkusLivoeoepxpTerraieinlc—e lEedAbSyYa park ranger. Current Conditions — OPEN Round Trip Distance — 2.6 miles The boardwalk begins at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center with an elevated section that leads down into the old-growth bottomland hardwood forest. A variety of di erent tree species can be observed including bald cypress and tupelo trees in the lowest elevations. Loblolly pines, oaks, maples and holly can also be observed. The boardwalk has benches along the way and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Blu Trail — EASY Current Conditions — OPEN Round Trip Distance — 1.8 miles Hiking Screen

200 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM EVENTS EVENTS FEATURED 1–3 MAY, 2020 FEATURED Riverfest 1–3 MAY, 2021 Join park sta for a three-day celebration of Congaree Riverfest National Park. Read More –> Join park sta for a weekend celebration of Congaree National Park and the 9 MAY, 2020 surrounding communities. Riverfest will feature special exhibits, activities for kids and programs to enlighten and inspire. Art contest with prizes awarded to Migratory Bird Celebration top selections. It’s fun and it’s free! Congaree National Park will host a variety of programs at the Harry Hampton Saturday, May 9th is Worldwide Migratory Bird Day. Visitor Center including guided hikes, living history programs, kids activities, and Read More –> auditorium programs. We will plan to o er walk up canoe tours in addition to regularly scheduled tours that day. There will also be an Owl Prowl on Saturday 15 MAY, 2020 evening (possibly Friday as well). In addition to programming we will plan to have exhibits and displays (similar to past events). Owl Prowl The theme is to be announced. The youth art contest will be held again this year. Submission deadline for the contest will be Wednesday, April 29th with winning Join a park ranger and naturalist for this special night entries to be showcased in the visitor center during Riverfest. event. Read More –> FULL STORY –> 18–23 MAY, 2020 Firefly Festival Experience the fireflies at Congaree National Park. Read More –> + ALL EVENTS Events Screen Riverfest Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 201 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM EVENTS 1–3 MAY, 2021 EVENTS MAY Riverfest 1–3 MAY, 2021 S M TW T FS Join park sta for a weekend celebration of Congaree Riverfest 12 National Park. Read More –> Join park sta for a weekend celebration of Congaree National Park and 3 45 6789 5 MAY, 2020 surrounding communities. Riverfest will feature special exhibits, hands on 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 activities for kids and programs to enlighten and inspire. Art contest with 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Yoga in the Park prizes awarded to top selections. It’s fun and it’s free! 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Come join Suzanne Garcia for yoga on the boardwalk. Congaree National Park will host a variety of programs at the Harry Hampton Read More –> Visitor Center including guided hikes, living history programs, kids activities, 9 MAY, 2020 and auditorium programs. We will plan to o er canoe tours and there will be 9 MAY, 2020 an Owl Prowl on Saturday evening. In addition to programming we plan to Guided Hiking Tours have exhibits and displays. Migratory Bird Celebration 29 – 30 MAY, 2020 The theme is to be announced. The youth art contest will be held again this Saturday, May 9th is Worldwide Migratory Bird Day. year. Submission deadline for the contest will be Wednesday, April 29th with Guided Kayak Tours Read More –> winning entries to be showcased in the visitor center during Riverfest. 10 MAY, 2020 Park Program Schedule 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: RiverFest Art Competition Entries are on display at Harry Mother’s Day Group Hike Hampton Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach and the Friends of Congaree. Students are asked to submit art Bring your mom for a Mother’s Day hike. Read More –> depicting close up views of plants, animals, or water found within Congaree National Park. Park sta will select first place and honorable mentions from the 12 MAY, 2020 entries. The first place entries will receive cash prizes, and all entries will be on display through December. Science & Congaree 9:30 AM: Nature Discovery Walk. Join a volunteer naturalist to look and listen Come see how scientists are studying Congaree. for animals in the forest along the boardwalk. Read More –> 10:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00–4:00 PM: Creative Congaree Children's Activities. 13 MAY, 2020 Meet a park ranger in the screened porch for art activities. Participants may come and go. Wildflower Walk 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Maroon Communities Walk. Join a park ranger Join our botanist on a walk through the park looking for on a short walk to hear stories of strength and survival in Congaree. wildflowers. Read More –> 11:00 AM–3:30 PM: Boardwalk Briefs Every 30 minutes. A great way to see the 15 MAY, 2020 park for the first time! Come see why Congaree is called a forest of giants. Art in the Park A free shuttle will take visitors between the Old Mt. Moriah church site on Old Blu Rd. and Congaree National Park's Harry Hampton Visitor Center from Come and paint in the park plein air. 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Additional programs and activities are at the Harriet Read More –> Barber House and Old Mt. Moriah church site in Lower Richland County. All Events Screen Riverfest Detail Screen

202 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM SIGHTINGS SIGHTINGS FEATURED 25 APRIL, 2020 FEATURED APRIL, Limpkin Limpkin This past week, the first ever sighting of a Limpkin was This past week, the rst ever sighting of a Limpkin was recorded. recorded at Congaree. Read More –> 25 AAPPRRIILL,, 2020 25 APRIL, 2020 ALilmlipgakitnor Black Bear ArTelhlciigsoaprtdoaressdtarwdeeeaeetrpke,aitnthitenhtfiehreswtpiealdrvkee,rronnseiegswshatosinfsgtihgohetfepadaiLrnikmW. Tpehsktiisonnb—pirodAnrdias.mtyupsicgaullayraseuenna — was A rare black bear sighting was recorded inside park only in boundaries. Read More –> Florida, where it feeds almost exclusively on apple snails. 25 APRIL, 2020 We do not know how long it will stay here, but if you plan to come to the park Alligator toAsPeReILt, his rarity, please be prepared for hiking in wilderness in the summer Alligators are always a treat to see, one was recently Wild Hogwith plenty of water and insect repellent. sighted in Weston Lake. Read More –> AYosumhalal hveerdtoofhwikieldahroogusnwdas9.s2igmhtileedsfrroomuntdhetrbipoatrodwsaelke. t. his bird. The bird is located 25 APRIL, 2020 o the River trail in Duck pond. Wild Hog As a Globally Important Bird Area, Congaree National Park sees many winged visitors and residents alike each year. What brought this unique bird to the A small herd of wild hogs were just sighted near the paArPkR?ILW, hile we do not know, it seems to be finding food and is healthy. boardwalk trail loop. Read More –> Red NewtFULL STORY –> 25 APRIL, 2020 Small and easy to overlook, red newts are mostly o the boardwalk. Red Newt + ALL SIGHTINGS Easily overlooked, several red newts were seen near Weston Lake just o the boardwalk. Read More –> + ALL SIGHTINGS Sightings Screen Limpkin Sighting Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 203 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM SIGHTINGS SIGHTINGS MAY 25 APRIL, 2020 25 APRIL, 2020 S M TW T FS Limpkin Limpkin 12 This past week, the first ever sighting of a Limpkin was This past week, the first ever sighting of a Limpkin — Aramus guarauna — was 3 45 6789 recorded at Congaree. Read More –> recorded deep in the wilderness of the park. This bird is typically seen only 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 in Florida, where it feeds almost exclusively on apple snails. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 APRIL, 2020 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 We do not know how long it will stay here, but if you plan to come to the park 31 Black Bear to see this rarity, please be prepared for hiking in wilderness in the summer LISTS A rare black bear sighting was recorded inside park boundaries. Read More –> with plenty of water and insect repellent. To 77 and Birds Columbia Mammals 25 APRIL, 2020 Reptiles & Amphibians You have to hike around 9.2 miles round trip to see this bird. The bird is located Blu Road Insects Alligator Fish o the River trail in Duck pond. Trees, Shrubs & Vines Alligators are always a treat to see, one was recently Champion Trees sighted in Weston Lake. Read More –> As a Globally Important Bird Area, Congaree National Park sees many winged Mount View Road Dry Branch 25 MAY, 2020 visitors and residents alike each year. What brought this unique bird to the Pileated Woodpecker park? We do not know but it seems to be finding food and is h7e34althy. Main Entrance One of our resident woodpeckers, the large birds are more often heard than seen. Read More –> Old Bluff Road National Park Road Private Road Private Road 25 APRIL, 2020 Bannister SEE SELF-GUIDED Bridge BOARDWALK TOUR Wild Hog Canoe Access FOR DETAIL A small herd of wild hogs were just sighted near the boardwalk trail loop. Read More –> Longleaf Campground 25 APRIL, 2020 Bluff Trail Blu Campground River Otter W ILDERNESS BOUNDA RY Harry Hampton A river otter was seen in Cedar Creek this morning at Visitor Center Dawson Lake. Read More –> Ce d ar C Blu Trail ail WILDERNESS BOUNDARY 25 APRIL, 2020 reek Red Newt WILDERNESS Low Sims Tr Elevated Easily overlooked, several red newts were seen near AREA Boardwalk Boardwalk Weston Lake just o the boardwalk. Read More –> Weston Lake CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK Wise Lake LoopW eston K in g sn Lake Tr a il ake Trail Congare e Rive r Oakridge Trail River Tra il All Sightings Screen Limpkin Detail Screen

204 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM NEWS Old Bluff Road NEWS Ce dar C Bannister Bridge Canoe Access 26 APRIL, 2020 APRIL Prescribed Burns Prescribed Burns Two separate controlled burns will begin in the next three weeks. Read More –> Within the next three weeks, two controlled burns will take place. 19 APRIL, 2020 W ILDERNESS BOUNDA RY APRIL Trail Marking Trail Marking Rangers have begun an extensive project to re-mark all Rangers have begun an extensive project to re-mark all park trails. park trails. Read More –> ree k 15 APRIL, 2020 WILDERNESS ADPERCIELMBER 2020 Cedar Creek Closed AREA CPreedsacrribCerdeeBkuCrnlosed Cedar Creek Launch and parking area closed for tree CtWwediotahrcinCortnehetekronLlaeleuxdntctbhwuaonrndtsopoatrhnkrienaegpawprereoaexckilmsosCaedotenfolgyrat9rre7ee5eraeNmcaroteviosanlo. af lpPaarrkk plans to complete woodlands. The removal. Read More –> purpose of the burns is to reduce hazardous fuels and the threat of wildfire 9 APRIL, 2020 to park neighbors, enhance habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, and restore fire in the natural system. The burns will likely take Lost Family Found Lost Family FoundApPlaRIcLe in late April, but could take place up to several weeks later based on A lost father and his his two children have been rescued by rangers. Read More –> site conditions, wind, relative humidity, fuel moisture, fire fighter availability. 9 APRIL, 2020 AThloesrtefaathreertawnod hbius rhnisatrweoacsh.iOldrneen bhauvrenbaeerenareissculoecdabtyerdanagelorsn.g the park entrance Congaree Adds 214 Acres road to the west, with the eastern boundary near Garrick Road. The other A timber company sold land to a conservation group burn area is east of the southeastern bend of South Cedar Creek Road and who dontated the land to Congaree. Read More –> south of Red Blu Road. Smoke may be visible for several miles. Precautions + ALL NEWS AhPaRvIeL been taken to minimize any inconvenience to neighbors; however, smoke Congaree Adds 214 Acresmay drift into areas other than those immediately adjacent to the burn site. FULL STORY –> A timber company has sold 214 acres of land to Congaree. Congaree Rive r + ALL NEWS River Tra il News Screen Prescribed Burn Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 205 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM NEWS CALENDAR DECEMBER 26 DECEMBER, 2020 MAY 1&2 Riverfest 12 Prescribed Burns LEARN MORE 3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Two separate controlled burns will begin in the next MAY 3&4 MAY 5 MAY 8 MAY 9 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 three weeks. Read More –> Guided Tours Yoga in Migratory Guided Tours 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 LEARN MORE the Park Bird Walk LEARN MORE 31 9 DECEMBER, 2020 LEARN MORE LEARN MORE 48 To Lost Family Found A lost father and his his two children have been rescued by rangers. Read More –> 9 DECEMBER, 2020 MAY 10 MAY 12 MAY 13 MAY 15&16 Mother’s Day Science & Wildflower Art in the Congaree Adds 214 Acres Hike Congaree Walk Park LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE A timber company sold land to a conservation group who dontated the land to Congaree. Read More –> 1288 Boardwalks Ranger station South Cedar Creek Road Trails Parking Cedar Creek Canoe Trail Picnic area Streams Canoe access 15 DECEMBER, 2020 MAY 17 MAY 18–23 NPS property Primitive campground History Talk Firefly Festival Trail Bridges Gate Cedar Creek Closed LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Cedar Creek Launch and parking area closed for tree removal. Read More –> Cedar Creek Red Blu Road 19 DECEMBER, 2020 MAY 25 MAY 28 MAY 29&30 Canoe Access Memorial Day Geocaching Guided Tours Trail Marking LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE WILDERNESS AREA Rangers have begun an extensive project to re-mark all Nort h park trails. Read More –> WILDERNESS BOUNDARY 23 DECEMBER, 2020 Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers Scientists are looking for the thought extinct Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in Congaree. Read More –> 27 DECEMBER, 2020 Wild Pig Management Sta at Congaree have noticed an increase in feral hog All News Screen Calendar of Events Screen

206 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY 5:35 PM 5:35 PM TOP SCORE EXPLORE MOBILE APP & GAME Download The App! Get more out of your experience with the app and game. LEADERBOARD SCORE RANK LEADERBOARD SCORE RANK 15,000 MASTER RANGER 15,000 MASTER RANGER APRIL 19–25 APRIL 19–25 15,000 MASTER RANGER 15,000 MASTER RANGER USER USER 14,500 MASTER RANGER TRAVISMINGE TRAVISMINGE 14,500 MASTER RANGER ANKLECLOSURE 14,500 MASTER RANGER ANKLECLOSURE 15,000 MASTER RANGER STRUDELELECTROLYTE 14,000 MASTER RANGER CORDAGEUNLUCKY 14,000 MASTER RANGER STRUDELELECTROLYTE 15,000 MASTER RANGER ARROWSSPILL 14,000 MASTER RANGER BADMINTONHERTZ 13,500 MASTER RANGER MOBILE APP & GAME MASTER RANGER HOLMIUMTARDY SONATATINT DownloadCORDAGEUNLUCKY Th14e,50A0 pp! WOOLAPNEA COMPUTINGPRAY Get more out of your experience with the app and game. + LOAD MORE ARROWSSPILL 14,500 MASTER RANGER BADMINTONHERTZ 14,500 MASTER RANGER HOLMIUMTARDY 14,000 MASTER RANGER SONATATINT 14,000 MASTER RANGER WOOLAPNEA 14,000 MASTER RANGER COMPUTINGPRAY 13,500 MASTER RANGER + LOAD MORE Game Ad Screen Top Scores Screen

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 207 Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° Portion of boardwalk closed starting Monday, Dec. 2. 68° FULL STORY –> FULL STORY –> PARTLY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY To 77 and 5:35 PM 5:35 PM Columbia Blu Road Dry Branch 48 To Mount View Road Main Entrance National Park Road 734 Private Road BUS TIMES Private Road MAP INSTRUCTIONS Boardwalks 09:08CU1R2R8E8NT TIME BUS STOP Ranger station Trails Boardwalks Drag Map to See More Cedar Creek Canoe Trail South Cedar Creek Road Parking Longleaf Campground Streams ALL Touch icons to learn more about Congaree. NPS property Trails Picnic area Trail Bridges Cedar Creek Canoe Trail Canoe access BUS STOP Bluff Trail Blu ARRIVAL TIME BUS NUMBER Streams Primitive campground Campground DIRECTION MGaAtIeN STREET 10:15 AM 1A NPS property FIVE POINTS Trail BriNdgOeRs THBOUND Harry Hampton 10:15 AM 1B Visitor Center NORTHBOUND WILDERNESS BOUNDARY 10:20 AM 1C NORTHBOUND FAIRFIELD Blu Trail ail 10:20 AM 1D SOUTHBOUND PA R K L A N D Low Sims Tr 10:25 AM 2A NORTHBOUND DUTCH SQUARE Boardwalk Elevated Boardwalk 10:25 AM 2B NORTHBOUND TWO NOTCH 10:30 AM 2C NORTHBOUND EASTOVER Cedar Creek 1A Weston C10a:n3o0eAAMccess 1B NORTHBOUND MAIN STREET Lake 10:35 AM NORTHBOUND SANDHILLS CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK 10:35 AM 2B SOUTHBOUND Red Blu FORT JACKSON Road 10:40 AM 1D SOUTHBOUND KILIAN Wise W eston 10:40 AM 2A NORTHBOUND NORTH MAIN Lake Tr a il K in g sn 10:45 AM 1C SOUTHBOUND BROAD RIVER l ake Trail 10:45 AM 1B NORTHBOUND FIVE POINTS Lake Loop 10:50 AM 1A NORTHBOUND WILDERNESS BOUNDARY MAIN STREET 10:50 AM W I L D E 2RD N E S S NORTHBOUND ST. ANDREWS 10:55 AM A R E2A A NORTHBOUND DUTCH SQUARE Oakridge Trail 10:55 AM 2C NORTHBOUND EASTOVER 11:00 AM 1D Nort h SOUTHBOUND PA R K L A N D 11:00 AM 1B NORTHBOUND SANDHILLS + VIEW MORE Interactive Map Screen Bus Schedule Screen

208 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS IN-CITY KIOSK 4 pts The in-city interactive kiosk will provide information to encourage people to visit Congaree National Park. Content will be advertising for both the park and the app, information about the game, the park, web cam videos, as well as leaderboards and bus schedules. Additionally, the kiosk will carry gear that can be purchased before entering the park and will be staffed periodically by park volunteers. 10 prototype screens — Advertising screens including commercials, web cams, experiences, and gear. Informational screens including bus schedules, leaderboards, etc. 1 video :30 — An advertisement video to get people excited about using the game. Kiosk design — A 3D mock up of the kiosk.

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212 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS WELCOME START WELCOME DISCO

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214 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS ACTIVITIES WELCOME DISCOVER ACTIVITIES ANIMALS SELFIE WEBCAM EXPLORE

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216 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS ANIMALS 68° PARTLY SUNNY WELCOME DISCOVER ACTIVITIES ANIMALS SELFIE WEBCAM EXPLORE

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218 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS WEBCAM CHOOSE LOCATION WELCOME DISCOVER DRY BRANCH TRAIL ACTIVITIES WESTON LAKE OVERLOOK ANIMALS WESTON LAKE SELFIE LOW BOARDWALK WEBCAM CHAMPION LOBLOLLY PINE EXPLORE WESTON LAKE 05/17/2020 11:21:27

MFA GRAPHIC DESIGN THESIS FINAL DELIVERABLES 219 SELFIE CHOOSE BACKGROUND WELCOME DISCOVER Choose your backdrop by scrolling through the options. Once you have chosen the ACTIVITIES background that you would like to take your selfie in front of, push the camera ANIMALS button below. All of the items on the screen will disapper for 30 seconds. SELFIE It works best if you turn o your flash. 30 seconds is longer than you think, but for WEBCAM best results, get everything together, gather your friends, know what poses you want EXPLORE to take, and take a few shots. If you post on Instagram, we’d love to know tag #congareenpconnect and there is a chance you’re selfie will be featured on our page.

220 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS LEADERBOARD POSITION PLAYER SCORE RANK BADGES ANIMALS CAUGHT ACCURACY 12,401 1ST TRAVISMINGE 9 8 67 MASTER RANGER 74 974 83.81% WELCOME 8,038 DISCOVER EXPLORE 2ND ANKLECLOSURE 5,725 JUNIOR RANGER 81 816 83.17% ACTIVITIES 4,953 ANIMALS 3RD STRUDELELECTROLYTE 4,531 MASTER RANGER 76 948 82.16% SELFIE 3,886 WEBCAM 4TH CORDAGEUNLUCKY 3,689 ASSISTANT RANGER 83 817 81.1% EXPLORE 3,225 5TH ARROWSSPILL 3,177 JUNIOR RANGER 81 790 81.82% 6TH BADMINTONHERTZ MASTER RANGER 75 690 83.54% 7TH HOLMIUMTARDY ASSISTANT RANGER 68 685 83.19% 8TH SONATATINT ASSISTANT RANGER 81 813 85.29% 9TH WOOLAPNEA MASTER RANGER 78 782 76.51% 10TH COMPUTINGPRAY JUNIOR RANGER 80 804 82.61%

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222 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS FUTURE Closing Thoughts I learned a lot through this process and there are things I would do differently if given the chance, but I think that this project does accomplish what it set out to do. There was a lot of positive feedback from my user testers, who are part of my target audience. I have sent this information to the National Park Service and I look forward to sharing my thesis project with them.

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224 NATIONAL PARK CONNECT J. RICKS C O N G A R E E N AT I O N A L PA R KC O N N E C T.C O M