In the fine tradition of the AC board, I saw the post go by this morning, then saw this still with mules(?) in the background, and knew I had to throw this in there.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/national-parks-street-view-style-trails-goes-live-avoids-the-go/"National Parks Street View-style trails goes live, avoids the Google cars"
It has a short video of how they put these videos and panoramas together.