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In addition, we need editors who can review existing hike postings and enhance them as some are now ten years old. Hikes in two areas, in particular, need to be revised with an eye to current conditions: | In addition, we need editors who can review existing hike postings and enhance them as some are now ten years old. Hikes in two areas, in particular, need to be revised with an eye to current conditions: | ||
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| − | * Replace poor pictures with better pictures (Use the <u>Delete</u> link at the top of the page), and add photos where needed (See the [http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Category:Needs_pics Needs pics] page). | + | * Replace poor pictures with better pictures (Use the <u>Delete</u> link at the top of the page to get rid of unwanted photos), and add photos where needed (See the [http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Category:Needs_pics Needs pics] page). |
* Update with new information, e.g. fire damage, reroutes, etc. | * Update with new information, e.g. fire damage, reroutes, etc. | ||
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* Create a page out of the blue that is not linked to any other page, e.g. a trailhead without actually writing up a hike that goes with it. | * Create a page out of the blue that is not linked to any other page, e.g. a trailhead without actually writing up a hike that goes with it. | ||
* Create dead links. If you link text, it needs to go somewhere; otherwise, don't put in a hyperlink. | * Create dead links. If you link text, it needs to go somewhere; otherwise, don't put in a hyperlink. | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 17 January 2018
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Oregon Hikers Field Guide: General Guidelines
The Oregon Hikers Field Guide, maintained by Trailkeepers of Oregon is in need of editors who will commit some time to building this resource for the Oregon hiking community. The Field Guide covers hikes in the entire state of Oregon, southern Washington, and northern California. We could also include hikes from Idaho and Nevada near the Oregon border. We are in especial need of new hike postings in the following areas of the Oregon:
- Southern Oregon, including the Coast
- Central and southern Cascades
- Oregon east of the Cascades
In addition, we need editors who can review existing hike postings and enhance them as some are now ten years old. Hikes in two areas, in particular, need to be revised with an eye to current conditions:
- the Mount Hood area
- the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington
Those working on the Field Guide use the html window visible when you click the View source link at the top of a page. To create a new page, use an existing page as a template and replace information. Four kinds of pages exist in the Oregon Hikers Field Guide:
Hike Pages
This page describes the hike. It gives hike statistics (elevation gain, distance, etc.) and difficulty along with a multi-paragraph description which includes interesting background information. Guidebooks and published maps that feature the hike are listed, and other links, such as official trail pages, are also given. Each hike fits multiple categories, and usually several pictures and a map are posted. Here are three examples:
Trailhead Pages
This essential page gives precise directions to the trailhead. Sometimes more than one option is presented. The trailhead page is linked to the hike page and coordinates are given. Relevant fees are mentioned. In urban areas, a public transportation option is described. Some examples:
Destination Pages
These pages give a more detailed description of the hike's destination. There could be more than one destination page per hike as it may include several points of interest. There's a description, some links, and coordinates, for example:
Junction Pages
Junction pages give coordinates for and provide a photograph of trail junctions. The description is usually fairly minimal except in the case of unsigned junctions that may be difficult to locate. Junction pages are optional (It just depends how many way points you want to give). Here are some examples:
- Cedar Falls-Aldrich Butte Cutoff Trail Junction
- Pacific Crest-Tamanous Trail Junction
- Elkhorn Crest-Twin Lakes Trail Junction
Some Dos and Don'ts
DO
- Finish what you start! That means complete the hike page, trailhead page, etc. before you go on to to another project. Don't leave pages hanging out there.
- Post all completed hikes in the Oregon Hikers Field Guide index.
- Edit spelling and grammar in existing pages.
- Add categories, correct coordinates and misinformation, etc., in existing pages.
- Replace poor pictures with better pictures (Use the Delete link at the top of the page to get rid of unwanted photos), and add photos where needed (See the Needs pics page).
- Update with new information, e.g. fire damage, reroutes, etc.
- Replace dead links and add current links
- Put in GPS-based maps of the route if the current map is not a GPS track
DON'T
- Take forever to complete an entry; it's hanging out there on the internet and people will be finding it. Finish the project in a reasonable amount of time (one to two weeks maximum).
- Create a hike page if you can't provide detailed directions to the trailhead or have photographs.
- Create a page out of the blue that is not linked to any other page, e.g. a trailhead without actually writing up a hike that goes with it.
- Create dead links. If you link text, it needs to go somewhere; otherwise, don't put in a hyperlink.
If you're ready to begin working on the Field Guide, go to the instructions for one of these kinds of pages: