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Technology is changing the way we do everything these days. How we read, learn, interact with people, and travel has all been changed due to technology. Whether we like it or not, it is all changing from the way things used to be. As a geography major, I will be focusing on the effects of technology on travel and outdoor activities. I am interested in learning more about how people feel using new technology and how they are utilizing it.

Just a couple years ago when people wanted to travel somewhere by car, they would use paper maps to figure out the best route to get somewhere. Then they would bring these maps with them in case they needed to change their route during the trip. Now, there are some people who solely rely on the Global Positioning Satellite unit in their car, most times without any sort of paper map in the car. Occasionally, some people may map out the route with Mapquest or Google Earth before the trip in order to get a general idea of where they’re driving.

In this blog I will be investigating the way travel has been changed and is evolving because of technology. I will be exploring both the benefits and detriments to getting more technologically advanced in the travel world. Also, I will research the difference between the older and younger generations in terms of how this new technology is being used and who is using it more.

Another interesting aspect that will be explored is the increasing use of electronics while doing outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, or fishing. There are increasing numbers of people who use handheld GPS devices while doing these activities. While some people find these new instruments useful, other find them to be an interruption of their outdoor experiences.

I’m looking forward to seeing where this blog goes and how it evolves through the semester. So, welcome and I hope you enjoy it.