Google Earth Instructional Video Series

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I just finished a video series on Google Earth (GE) and how I use it to help me effectively scout. I know there is a lot of threads on GE, but hopefully this information is fairly practical. Thought it was worth sharing considering spring fever is right around the corner.

Episode 1: Settings and Overview
Episode 2: Layers/Overlays
Episode 3: Using Google Earth for Effective Scouting

[video=youtube;wYDXqZZE62c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYDXqZZE62c[/video]
 
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[video=youtube;iOsp1hxqcjE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOsp1hxqcjE[/video]
 
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[video=youtube;UJJPQ1a24GU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJJPQ1a24GU[/video]
 
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Thanks for doing this. Don't have time right now but will check these out soon.
 
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Good info. I learned a few things and already considered myself a Gearth Guru!

You can export a path from Gearth and use third party software to convert the kml to a garmin file and load it as a track into your gps using the software your gps came with. Pretty dang useful when trying to follow specific features on a hike you can see on the imagery. Same with Gearth place marks.
 
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JFKinYK said:
Good info. I learned a few things and already considered myself a Gearth Guru!

You can export a path from Gearth and use third party software to convert the kml to a garmin file and load it as a track into your gps using the software your gps came with. Pretty dang useful when trying to follow specific features on a hike you can see on the imagery. Same with Gearth place marks.
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Great to know, I've never had the need to import back into my GPS, but I could see how useful it could be. Espesially hiking into an unfamiliar area when its dark.
 
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I'm new at GE, so I will apologize now for the question. I have a hard time finding trailheads, I seen on your video that you put your arrow on an icon and it come up (trailhead). How do I get that option and also do you have a link for the forest service overlay? Thanks for the videos very helpful.
 
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This is great stuff! Thank you for taking the time and for posting these videos. Truly appreciated.
 
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archery bum said:
I'm new at GE, so I will apologize now for the question. I have a hard time finding trailheads, I seen on your video that you put your arrow on an icon and it come up (trailhead). How do I get that option and also do you have a link for the forest service overlay? Thanks for the videos very helpful.
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Trailheads can be shown through the 'Layers'.
Trailhead.jpg

There are write-ups of all the content along with the links to the different overlays in the blog post below:
http://www.yakcountry.com/apps/blog/categories/show/1986068-scouting
 
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