Hi Ted, Randy
To answer this weeks question.
When I know I am going to a place whether it be a city or National Park that I am not familiar with it I always request a step on guide. They have been a wonderful help and great addition to the tours I take, especially when I went to Arches National Park for the first time, my guide Preston from Canyonlands by Night was a delight, he knew how to bring the geology of the park to life, I would highly recommend him to anyone who goes there. I believe that docents and local guides can add so much to your tour, I have learnt so much from them.
Thank you all who have ever helped me.
Gwen Mehta