Interpreting for Park Visitors

by William J. Lewis

1 POCKET-SIZE SOFTCOVER BOOK

Genres: Nonfiction

158 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Lauren]

As I am just beginning as an environmental interpreter, I found this book and wanted to dive right in. It was very easy to read, but since it was published in 1980, there is a bit of a generational and technological gap. Although things are different in today's world, I could appreciate the main points of this guidebook. I'm sure it will still prove helpful down the road, as it reassures the things I already know, while sharing some new pieces of advice as well.

[Mindy]

This book is a basic guide to interpretation skills. It needs updating as it was originally from the 1980s and some of the phrasing, technology and attitudes have changed.
I don’t feel this should be the first book used to teach interpretation skills any longer, but is definitely a nice refresher. The checklist in the back may come in especially helpful for some.

[Melissa]

A bit dated but still a good overview of the basic assumptions I have around interpretation at historic sites.

[SweetCorn03]

helpful

[Josh]

Definitely written for a different time / audience. Focuses on the National Park Service. Presentation skills are all pretty basic, Toastmasters has been far more involved. A historic text and basic guide for the time being; looking to build on the knowledge with some other books like "the Interpreter's Guidebook 4th ed." and others.

[George]

This handbook is used by the US Park Service in training it's interpretation staff. It's pretty simple and easy to read...covers the basics and is a fine pocket reference. It's one of the five basic books used by the National
Association for Interpretation's Certified Interpretive Guide course.

[Nancy Lewis]

A quick overview of interpretation