Some guides lead visitors around town or through museums. Many recreation guides are in charge of outdoor activities. They may lead camping, hiking, fishing, or rafting trips. Recreation guides use their knowledge of the countryside when planning trips. They determine the best routes and sites based on the skill level of their customers.
Guides arrange for the transportation, equipment, and supplies to be used on outings.
If permits or licenses are required, leaders usually do the paperwork. Before the trip, guides may communicate with participants. They either send a letter or have a meeting where they discuss the trip. Guides explain any rules or regulations that must be followed. On the trip, recreation guides make sure that their customers are safe.