The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) has unveiled a new website, ndor.nv.gov, designed to enhance the public’s access to Nevada’s great outdoors—by first requiring them to stay indoors, fire up their computing contraptions, and navigate a digital landscape before setting foot on an actual one.
In what can only be a masterpiece of modern irony, NDOR’s latest innovation offers an interactive hub filled with information on parks, trails, waterways, and public lands—presumably for those who enjoy reading about nature more than experiencing it. The site promises to make trip planning easier, though some might argue nature itself has a way of being found without the aid of government web design.
Beyond maps and directions, the website also touts NDOR’s efforts to promote outdoor recreation as an economic driver, ensuring that even in the wilderness, the specter of commerce is never too far behind. Conservation efforts are listed alongside grants for outdoor education programs because what is an unspoiled landscape without a well-funded committee to study it?
Denise Beronio, Administrator of NDOR, heralded the launch, declaring, “The launch of our new website represents a major step forward in making outdoor opportunities more accessible and beneficial for all.”
It is unknown if the mule deer and mountain lions will also find the interface intuitive.
The public is encouraged to explore the website and revel in the information. And when they’ve had enough digital nature, they might even step outside and see the real thing.
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