Description

The Official Guide for Washington State Parks Pocket Ranger® apphas gotten a total makeover! This FREE all-inclusive outdoor guidewas created in a collaborative effort between Washington StateParks & Recreation Commission and ParksByNature Network®, andthe next generation of the app is better than ever. Powered byPocket Ranger® technology, the app gives outdoor enthusiasts anenvironmentally friendly way to enjoy the parks. It containseverything you need to plan a trip to the state parks, navigatethem once you get there, and share your experiences afterward.Newly added features: •New user interface (UI) with a sleek, morephoto-centric home screen design. •Photo galleries on each parkdescription page. •A new Explore feature to optimize searchcapabilities, allowing a 4-in-1 search by location, activities,category, and site name, making it easier to find the perfectrecreational destination. The app still has rich GPS features, suchas: •Advanced GPS Maps, complete with an accuracy and distanceindicator, which allow you to access trail data, record tracks fromhikes, runs, or bike rides, and view elapsed time and distancetraveled. •Easy-to-cache GPS Terrain Map tiles, which ensure thatnavigation remains possible in the event of lost mobile reception.•Photo waypoint feature allowing you to snap a photo and mark andrecord the coordinates of plant life, animal species or landscapeviews. Post or share these remarkable finds with family and friendswith the click of a button. •Friend Finder feature that tracksfriends and family around the parks. •Built-in compass.•Potentially life-saving Alert feature that supplies GPScoordinates to designated contacts in case of an emergency. Otherstandard features make exploring the great outdoors a breeze:•Thorough information on all state parks including general policy,contact information, activities, trails, park maps and much more.•Detailed, cacheable maps of park facilities, trails andcampgrounds. •Up-to-date news, park advisories and weatherinformation. •Sharing features for sharing current positions,waypoints and recorded tracks via Facebook, Twitter, or email. •Areal-time Calendar of Events. •Access to online reservations thatmake it easy to secure overnight visits. •Plus so much more! Withthe Pocket Ranger® in hand, prepare to bask in the vast naturalwonders of Washington State Parks! •The enhanced pro features onthe app are designed to function in areas with little to no mobilereception; however, some of the features require mobile datareception in order to function properly. •Continued use of GPSrunning in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.