Base Installation

WAYSIDE EXHIBIT GUIDE

WAYSIDE EXHIBIT PROCESS (PDF)

SAMPLES

PLANNING

• Wayside Planner Application

• Why Use A Wayside Exhibit

• Cost-Estimating

• Developing a Wayside Exhibit Team
  

WRITING

• HFC Editorial Style Guide (PDF)

• Spanish Style Guide (PDF)

• Bilingual Wayside Exhibits
  

DESIGN

• Acquiring New Illustrations (PDF)

• Color Management (PDF)

• Graphic Requirements

• Wayside Exhibit Grids

• Typographic Standards (PDF)
  

MAPS

• Map Planning Worksheet (PDF)

• Map Standards (PDF)

• Starter Maps

Installation Videos

Wayside bases are typically installed by park maintenance staff. To assist with installation, instructional step-by-step videos are available below.

NPS UniGuide Bases (2005-2008)

This 22-minute video shows in-ground installation of UniGuide wayside exhibit bases which are equipped with fins on their legs.

Gravel and backfill are used to set the legs.

The video is available either with no captions or with both captions and audio description.

• Measure Twice, Dig Once: How to Install a Wayside Exhibit »
• Measure Twice, Dig Once: How to Install a Wayside Exhibit » (with open captions and audio description)

Full Full Frame Bases (1985-Present)

This 10-minute video shows in-ground installation of traditional Full Frame wayside exhibit bases.

Concrete is used to set the legs.

• How to Install a Wayside Exhibit »
  

PANELS

• Panel Materials
  

BASES

• Low Profile

• Uprights and Kiosks

• Trailsides

• Ancillaries

• Hardware Manual (PDF)
  

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

• Base Installation

• Panel Replacement
  

EVALUATION

• Wayside Evaluation Checklist.pdf

• Media Evaluation
  

ACCESSIBILITY

• Accessibility Guidelines (PDF)

IDIQ CONTRACTS

• Using NPS IDIQ Contracts

• Planning and Design Services

• Sample Work Statements

• Search for a Contract