Modern Australian

Good signage in national parks can save lives. Here's how to do it right

  • Written by Pascal Scherrer, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Tourism, Southern Cross University
Good signage in national parks can save lives. Here's how to do it rightYoung men and overseas tourists are particularly at risk.flickr/andrea castelli, CC BY-SA

Every time we hear of the tragic death of a visitor in one of Australia’s spectacular national parks, there is cause for reflection on how we communicate safety messages in nature.

Our study, published in the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism,...