The Portage Route Chapter is working with Historical Research
Associates of Missoula, MT to complete a pilot project for Lewis
and Clark sites in the Great Falls area. We will develop five
locations to show what is available to the tourist in Great
Falls when they download a free mobile app. HRA has partnered
with the University of West Florida to offer NextExitHistory, a
website and mobile media program supported by iphone and android
apps that identify and display site specific information about
historic locations and events. Each identified site is geotagged
by longitude and latitude using Google Maps. NextExitHistory
offers a dynamic way to showcase Lewis and Clark history and
facilitate both public education and heritage tourism. Each site
can display multiple photos (slide show) audio, video and
graphics. The Chapter will provide researach material, photos
and video footage to HRA who will assemble the final product and
update the database. There are many mobile apps and websites
availabale for a variet