National Park Service Apps

Discover Boston National Historical Park, homeof the Freedom Trail®, and Boston African American NationalHistoric Site, home of the Black Heritage Trail®, with thisofficial National Park Service app. See the premier historic sitesassociated with the colonial struggle for independence and thebirth and growth of the nation.On your next visit to Boston, use it to explore many of the mostimportant cultural and historical sites in the United States— OldSouth Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Old NorthChurch, Paul Revere House, Bunker Hill Monument, Bunker HillMuseum, Dorchester Heights, and the Charlestown Navy Yard includingUSS Constitution, the USS Constitution Museum, and USS CassinYoung. Every site along Boston’s Freedom Trail® is featured.Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised ofthe largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in theU.S. Learn about the homes, businesses, schools, and churches of athriving black community that, in the face of great opposition,fought the forces of slavery and inequality.- Check out historic sites and events with text, audio, images,and video.- Choose thematic tours, staff picks, or build your own tour.- Explore the official National Park Service map of Boston thatincludes large font sizes, easy to distinguish walkways, anddimensional buildings.- By tapping the “Locate me” icon you will always know where youare.- Walking directions – Get from one place to another by following aline on the map or a list of directions. Estimated walking timesare given.- Discover alternative modes of transportation.- Find other national parks and historic sites in the region andacross the country.

This is the official National Park Service appfor exploring parks and trails in the Chesapeake Bay region –including the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, CaptainJohn Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Potomac HeritageNational Scenic Trail, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and WatertrailsNetwork, and national and state parks.The Chesapeake Explorer app helps you discover the places whereyou can experience the Bay region’s beauty, history, and heritagefirsthand. Find and visit places by activity, trail name, or typeof site. Take a suggested tour, build your own tour, tag favorites,share photos of your visit or save places for visiting later. Theapp includes over 400 sites across six states.FeaturesPlan Your Visit – plan your visit to one or several of more than400 parks and historic sites in the Chesapeake –find locations,hours of operation, fees, and other helpful information. Learn thehistory of some these natural areas and historic places.Maps – enable geo-location to find sites nearby, zoom in andout, and finger-scroll to better view sites. Generate drivingdirections on demand to any site in the app.Search by Nearby -- find places near your physical location ordraw your own map extent to find fun and exciting places tovisit.Search by National Park or National Trail – locate nationalparks and trails nearby, or access a comprehensive list. Plan yourvisit to one or more places on the Star-Spangled Banner NationalHistoric Trail, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National HistoricTrail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, or Chesapeake BayGateways and Watertrails Network.Search by Activity -- find hiking, biking, boating, fishing,camping, and birdwatching opportunities nearby.Search by Site Type – locate nearby parks, preserves, trails, orhistoric sites and museums, or view a comprehensive list to helpyou plan your visit.Suggested Tours – follow suggested history, driving, biking orwalking tours. Tours provide turn-by-turn directions andapproximate travel times.My Tour -- create personal tours -- just tap the “+” at thebottom right of a site page. The app maps and saves the route forviewing later. Edit tours anytime and get driving directions.My Favorites – tag your favorites to revisit later.Add to Places Visited – tag sites visited and keep track of yourexplorations throughout the Chesapeake region.Share the Adventure – share your visit on Facebook or Twitter,or email friends and family.Send a Postcard – snap a photo to remember your visit, or send adigital postcard to friends and family with the tap of abutton.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailed information about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stay and eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn about historic places and natural features. ##App Features:Map - Use the detailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services. Download the content and map before you arrive touse the app everywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou're nearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom the National Park Service about what is happening at Statue& Ellis NM, including ranger talks and other activities. Tours- Discover rich natural and cultural resources with self-guidedwalking tours. Accessibility - This app includes up-to-dateaccessibility information for facilities and some trails in thepark, audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.##About The Park. "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World"was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the UnitedStates and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom anddemocracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of theNational Park Service have been caring for the colossal copperstatue since 1933. ##Notes Download data for offline use beforeyour visit. Cell service and Wi-Fi may be limited at Statue &Ellis. Continued use of GPS running in the background candramatically decrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailed information about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stay and eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn about historic places and natural features. ##App Features:Map - Use the detailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services. Download the content and map before you arrive touse the app everywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou're nearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom the National Park Service about what is happening at Gateway,including activities and ranger talks. Tours - Discover richnatural and cultural resources with self-guided walking tours.Accessibility - This app includes up-to-date accessibilityinformation for facilities and some trails in the park,audio-described sites, and alternative text for images. ##About ThePark. Gateway National Recreation Area overlaps two states andincludes areas in three New York City boroughs: Queens, Brooklynand Staten Island. The history of the park's three units---JamaicaBay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island---has been shaped by their accessto New York Harbor. They also share the story of defendingAmerica's largest port from real and potential enemies. ##NotesDownload the app before you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi arelimited at Gateway NRA. Continued use of GPS running in thebackground can dramatically decrease battery life.

Explore Hopewell Furnace with this official National Park Serviceapp! Hopewell's stories and sites reveal its important role in ournation's industrial history. See the furnace where cannon were castfor the Revolutionary War. Touch objects to learn about family lifeduring the furnace's heyday in the 1830s and 40s. Discover theprocess (and the recipe) for making iron from charcoal, ore, andlimestone. Pick apples in the autumn from Hopewell's orchard. Allthis and more waits for you to explore. # Features Map – The mapcovers the furnace and surrounding village, principle roads, andselect trails. The map is easy to use while outdoors and featuresdescriptions of points of interest across the park and multiplezoom levels. By tapping the “Locate me” icon, you will always knowwhere you are. Explore – Tap the “Explore” button to learn moreabout points of interest with lively text and photographs. Tours –Discover the history that took place here with self-guided audiotours. Special Events and Programs – Get up-to-date informationfrom the National Park Service about what is happening at HopewellFurnace. Postcard – With the tap of a button, share a National ParkService digital postcard with friends and family. Accessibility –Audio-described sites, alternative text images, combined with thebuilt-in iOS accessibility features, will let all people enjoyHopewell Furnace National Historic Site.

The NPS Kenai Fjords Journal App helps create a journal of yourvisit.

Discover the natural wonder of OldFaithfulgeyser and other geysers in this official National ParkService appfrom Yellowstone National Park. On your visit toYellowstone, usethis app to learn when Old Faithful and five otherpredictablegeysers may erupt.# FeaturesWebcam - If you can't make it to the park, watch a liveeruptionof Old Faithful and other geysers in the Upper Geyser basinthoughan integrated webcam.Social Media Feed - Learn what is happening in Yellowstonebybrowsing content from the park's Twitter, YouTube, andFlickrsites.Photo Gallery - Each eruption is different, so enjoy acollectionof geyser photos.FAQ - Want to know more about geysers? We have answers to someofthe most frequently asked questions.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailed information about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stay and eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn about historic places and natural features. ##App Features:Map - Use the detailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services. Download the content and map before you arrive touse the app everywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou're nearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom the National Park Service about what is happening inYellowstone, including links to geyser predictions and roadconstruction. Tours - Discover rich natural and cultural resourceswith self-guided walking tours. Accessibility - This app includesup-to-date accessibility information for facilities and some trailsin the park, audio-described sites, and alternative text forimages. ##About The Park. Yellowstone National Park was establishedin 1872 as America's first national park - an idea that spreadworldwide. It is a mountain wilderness, home to grizzly bears,wolves, and herds of bison and elk. Old Faithful and the majorityof the world's geysers are preserved here. ##Notes Download the appbefore you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi are limited inYellowstone. Continued use of GPS running in the background candramatically decrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailed information about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stay and eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn about historic places and natural features. ##App Features:Map - Use the detailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services. Download the content and map before you arrive touse the app everywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou're nearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom the National Park Service about what is happening at GoldenGate, including ranger talks and other activities. Tours - Discoverrich natural and cultural resources with self-guided walking tours.Accessibility - This app includes up-to-date accessibilityinformation for facilities and some trails in the park,audio-described sites, and alternative text for images. ##About ThePark. Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystemswith over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy avista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlappinghistory from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism,the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of SanFrancisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and findyour park. ##Notes Download data for offline use before your visit.Cell service and Wi-Fi may be limited at Golden Gate. Continued useof GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease batterylife.

Explore Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, includingdowntown Skagway, Dyea Townsite, and the Klondike Highway, withthis official National Park Service app. “Gold!” is what theheadlines read in 1897, starting the Klondike Gold Rush. Thousandshoping to ease the woes of economic depression sold farms, droppedbusinesses, and boarded ships to follow their dreams north. Today,Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park commemorates thebravery of the stampeders who voyaged north by protecting thetrails, historic boomtowns, and buildings of the Klondike Gold Rushera. # Features Map - Official National Park Service map of theKlondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The map is easy to usewhile outdoors and features large font sizes, illustrated walkwaysthat are easily distinguishable from roads, and multiple zoomlevels. By tapping the “Locate me” icon you will always know whereyou are. Explore - Tap the “Explore” button to learn more aboutpoints of interest with lively text and photographs. Tours – Followstampeders as they began the journey to search for Gold withself-guided audio tours. Events and Ranger Programs - Getup-to-date information from the National Park Service about what ishappening at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Postcard- With the tap of a button, share a digital postcard with friendsand family. Accessibility - Audio-described sites and alternativetext for images, combined with the built-in iOS accessibilityfeatures, ensure all can enjoy Klondike Gold Rush NationalHistorical Park. # Note Continued use of GPS running in thebackground can dramatically decrease battery life.

Explore Wright Brothers National Memorial with this officialNational Park Service app! Stand at the spot where the world’sfirst powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight took place. Seehow the brothers lived on the Outer Banks for the four seasonsleading up to that historic flight. Discover how the nation hascommemorated this achievement through the years. Perhaps beinspired to succeed with your own dreams! # Features Map – OfficialNational Park Service map of Wright Brothers National Memorial. Themap covers every aspect of the memorial grounds. The map is easy touse while outdoors and features descriptions of points of interestacross the park and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the “Locateme” icon, you will always know where you are. Explore – Tap the“Explore” button to learn more about points of interest with livelytext and photographs. Tours – Discover the history that took placehere with self-guided audio tours around the grounds. SpecialEvents and Programs – Get up-to-date information from the NationalPark Service about what is happening at Wright Brothers NationalMemorial. Postcard – With the tap of a button, share a NationalPark Service digital postcard with friends and family.Accessibility – Audio-described sites, alternative text images,combined with the built-in iOS accessibility features, will let allpeople enjoy Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat and services throughout the park. ##App Features:Map - Usethe park map to find sites, get directions and locateservices.Start the app and download the map before you arrive touse it whenthere is no internet connection. Sites - Findtrailheads, restrooms,overlooks and more throughout the entirepark. Save Favorites -Build an itinerary by saving your favoritesites and events. You caneven get alerts when you're nearby asaved site. Calendar - Getup-to-date information from the NationalPark Service about what ishappening in Yosemite, including rangertalks and other learningopportunities. Tours - Discover richnatural and cultural resourceswith self-guided walking tours.Accessibility - This app includesup-to-date accessibilityinformation for facilities and some trailsin the park,audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.##About ThePark. Not just a great valley, but a shrine to humanforesight, thestrength of granite, the power of glaciers, thepersistence oflife, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. Firstprotected in1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for itswaterfalls, butwithin its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can finddeep valleys,grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vastwilderness area, andmuch more. ##Notes Download the app before youarrive. Cell serviceand Wi-Fi are extremely limited in Yosemite.Continued use of GPSrunning in the background can dramaticallydecrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat and services throughout the park. ##App Features:Map - Usethe park map to find sites, get directions and locateservices.Start the app and download the map before you arrive touse it whenthere is no internet connection. Sites - Findtrailheads, restrooms,overlooks and more throughout the entirepark. Save Favorites -Build an itinerary by saving your favoritesites and events. You caneven get alerts when you're nearby asaved site. Calendar - Getup-to-date information from the NationalPark Service about what ishappening, including ranger talks andother learning opportunities.Tours - Discover rich natural andcultural resources withself-guided walking tours. Accessibility -This app includesup-to-date accessibility information forfacilities and some trailsin the park, audio-described sites, andalternative text for images.##About The Park. This dramaticlandscape testifies to nature'ssize, beauty, and diversity--hugemountains, rugged foothills, deepcanyons, vast caverns, and theworld's largest trees. These twoparks lie side by side in thesouthern Sierra Nevada east of the SanJoaquin Valley. Weathervaries a lot by season and elevation, whichranges from 1,370' to14,494'. ##Notes Download the app before youarrive. Cell serviceand Wi-Fi are extremely limited in the park.Continued use of GPSrunning in the background can dramaticallydecrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat and services throughout the Washington DC parksregion.##App Features: Map - Use the park map to find sites, getdirectionsand locate services. Start the app and download the mapbefore youarrive to use it when there is no internet connection.Sites - Findrestrooms, open areas and more throughout the entirepark. SaveFavorites - Build an itinerary by saving your favoritesites andevents. You can even get alerts when you're nearby asaved site.Calendar - Get up-to-date information from the NationalPark Serviceabout what is happening, including ranger talks andother learningopportunities. Tours - Discover rich natural andcultural resourceswith self-guided walking tours. Accessibility -This app includesup-to-date accessibility information forfacilities and some trailsin the park, audio-described sites, andalternative text for images.##About The Park. From natural wondersto man-made marvels, you canfind it all in the Washington, DC,region! ##Notes Continued use ofGPS running in the background candramatically decrease batterylife.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn abouthistoric places and natural features. ##App Features:Map - Use thedetailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services.Download the content and map before you arrive touse the appeverywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving yourfavorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou'renearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom theNational Park Service about what is happening inShenandoah,including road conditions and hiking alerts. Tours -Discover richnatural and cultural resources with self-guidedwalking tours.Accessibility - This app includes up-to-dateaccessibilityinformation for facilities and some trails in thepark,audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.##About ThePark. Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington,D.C., ShenandoahNational Park is your escape to recreation andre-creation.Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet woodedhollows—takea hike, meander along Skyline Drive, or picnic withthe family.200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to deer,songbirds, thenight sky…and you. ##Notes Download the app beforeyou arrive. Cellservice and Wi-Fi are limited in Shenandoah.Continued use of GPSrunning in the background can dramaticallydecrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat and services throughout the park. ##App Features:Map - Usethe park map to find sites, get directions and locateservices.Start the app and download the map before you arrive touse it whenthere is no internet connection. Sites - Findtrailheads, restrooms,overlooks and more throughout the entirepark. Save Favorites -Build an itinerary by saving your favoritesites and events. You caneven get alerts when you're nearby asaved site. Calendar - Getup-to-date information from the NationalPark Service about what ishappening in the Grand Canyon, includingranger talks and otherlearning opportunities. Tours - Discoverrich natural and culturalresources with self-guided walking tours.Accessibility - This appincludes up-to-date accessibilityinformation for facilities andsome trails in the park,audio-described sites, and alternative textfor images. ##About ThePark. Unique combinations of geologic colorand erosional formsdecorate a canyon that is 277 river miles(446km) long, up to 18miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.Grand Canyon overwhelmsour senses through its immense size. ##NotesDownload the appbefore you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi areextremely limited inthe Grand Canyon. Continued use of GPS runningin the backgroundcan dramatically decrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn abouthistoric places and natural features. App Features. Map- Use thedetailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services.Download the content and map before you arrive touse the appeverywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving yourfavorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou'renearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom theNational Park Service about what is happening at the GulfIslandsNational Seashore, including ranger talks and activities.Tours -Discover rich natural and cultural resources withself-guidedwalking tours. Accessibility - This app includesup-to-dateaccessibility information for facilities and some trailsin thepark, audio-described sites, and alternative text forimages. AboutThe Park. Gulf Islands National Seashore, America'slargest nationalseashore is composed of thirteen unique areasspanning two statesand over 160 miles from east to west. Millionsof visitors are drawnto the islands in the northern Gulf of Mexicofor the white sandybeaches, the aquamarine waters, a boat ride, acamping spot, a tourof an old fort, or a place to fish. Notes.Download the app beforeyou arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi arelimited. Continued use of GPSrunning in the background candramatically decrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat, and services across the trail. Learn abouthistoric placesand natural features across the following states:Idaho KansasMissouri Nebraska Oregon Wyoming ##App Features: Map -Use thedetailed park map to find sites, get directions and locateservices.Download the content and map before you arrive to use theappeverywhere along the trail. Save Favorites - Build an itinerarybysaving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alertswhenyou're nearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-dateinformationfrom the National Park Service about what is happeningalong theOregon Trail. Tours - Discover rich natural and culturalresourceswith self-guided tours in different states. Accessibility- This appincludes up-to-date accessibility information forfacilities andsome trails in the park, audio-described sites, andalternative textfor images. ##About The Park Imagine yourself anemigrant headed forOregon: would promises of lush farmlands and anew beginning lureyou to leave home and walk for weeks? More than2,000 miles of trailruts and traces can still be seen along theOregon National HistoricTrail in six states-reminders of thesacrifices, struggles, andtriumphs of early American settlers.##Notes Download the app beforeyou arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fiare limited across the OregonNational Historic Trail. Continueduse of GPS running in thebackground can dramatically decreasebattery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to gethelpfulinformation about sites and services throughout the park.Learnabout historic places and natural features, finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat, and general services in the park. App Features: Map- Usethe detailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocateservices. Download the content and map before you arrive touse theapp everywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving yourfavorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou'renearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom theNational Park Service about what is happening at the LyndonBJohnson National Historical Park, including ranger talksandactivities. Tours - Discover rich natural and culturalresourceswith self-guided walking tours. Accessibility - This appincludesup-to-date accessibility information for facilities andsome trailsin the park, audio-described sites, and alternative textforimages. About The Park. Lyndon B. Johnson National HistoricalParktells the story of our 36th President beginning with hisancestorsuntil his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch.This entire"circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspectiveinto one ofAmerica's most noteworthy citizens by providing the mostcompletepicture of any American president. Notes. Download the appbeforeyou arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi are limited. Continued useofGPS running in the background can dramatically decreasebatterylife.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about visitor centers, important sites, placesto stayand eat, and shopping and services throughout the park.Learn abouthistoric places and natural features. App Features. Map- Use thedetailed park map to find sites, get directions andlocate services.Download the content and map before you arrive touse the appeverywhere. Save Favorites - Build an itinerary bysaving yourfavorite sites and events. You can even get alerts whenyou'renearby a saved site. Calendar - Get up-to-date informationfrom theNational Park Service about what is happening at the CésarE. ChávezNational Monument, including ranger talks and activities.Tours -Discover rich natural and cultural resources withself-guidedwalking tours. Accessibility - This app includesup-to-dateaccessibility information for facilities and some trailsin thepark, audio-described sites, and alternative text forimages. AboutThe Park. Widely recognized as the most importantLatino leader inthe United States during the twentieth century,César E. Chávez ledfarm workers and supporters in theestablishment of the country'sfirst permanent agricultural union.His leadership brought sustainedinternational attention to theplight of U.S. farm workers, andsecured for them higher wages andsafer working conditions Notes.Download the app before you arrive.Cell service and Wi-Fi arelimited. Continued use of GPS running inthe background candramatically decrease battery life.

Use the official app from the National Park Service to finddetailedinformation about the visitor center, important sites,historicplaces and natural features. App Features: Map - Use thedetailedpark map to find sites, get directions and locateservices. Downloadthe content and map before you arrive to use theapp everywhere.Save Favorites - Build an itinerary by saving yourfavorite sitesand events. You can even get alerts when you'renearby a saved site.Calendar - Get up-to-date information from theNational Park Serviceabout what is happening at Harpers Ferry,including ranger talks andactivities. Tours - Discover richnatural and cultural resourceswith self-guided walking tours.Accessibility - This app includesup-to-date accessibilityinformation for facilities and some trailsin the park,audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.##About ThePark. A visit to this quaint, historic community, at theconfluenceof the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, is like steppinginto thepast. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits andmuseums,or hike our trails and battlefields. Spend a day or aweekend. Wehave something for everyone, so come and discoverHarpers Ferry!##Notes Download the app before you arrive. Cellservice and Wi-Fimay be limited at the park. Continued use of GPSrunning in thebackground can dramatically decrease battery life.

Explore Fort Scott National Historic Site, including theDragoonBarracks and Stables, Guardhouse, and Post Hospital, withthisofficial National Park Service app. Use it on your visit toFortScott, Kansas to discover the conflict and turmoil at the heartofa 19th century America on the brink of transcontinentalexpansion.##App Features: Map - The map is easy to use whileoutdoors andfeatures large font sizes, illustrated walkways thatare easilydistinguishable from roads, and multiple zoom levels.SaveFavorites - Build an itinerary by saving your favorite sitesandevents. You can even get alerts when you're nearby a savedsite.Calendar - Get up-to-date information from the NationalParkService about what is happening at Fort Scott NationalHistoricSite. Tour - Discover the park on your own terms with aself-guidedwalking tour through Fort Scott National HistoricSite.Accessibility - Audio-described sites combined with iOS'built-inaccessibility features, make it possible for all to enjoyFortScott National Historic Site. ## Notes Continued use of GPSrunningin the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Let a park ranger be your guide! The National Park Service App isthe brand new official app for all 420+ national parks. Findinteractive maps, tours of park places, on-the-ground accessibilityinformation, and more. The app was created by National Park Servicestaff—people who know national parks—to help you make the most ofyour visit. With all of these parks and a brand new app, it willtake some time to finish creating content for each park. If youdon’t find what you’re looking for now, check back regularly as ourrangers work to complete the experience for each of our parks.Unlike other apps, NPS Mobile takes authoritative information frompark rangers and combines it with a great suite of features. Here’sa quick look at some of those features. Interactive Maps: Each parkhas a detailed map that includes points of interest, along withroads, trails, and other information to plan your trip. Park Tours:What is there to see? Self-guided tours take you to interestingplaces in the park. Discover popular destinations as well as placesoff the beaten track. It’s like having a ranger by your side toguide your trip, giving you suggestions for places to go,directions to get there, and things to do once you arrive.Amenities: It's the little—and sometimes not so little—things thatcan make or break a park visit. Learn where you can find and accesstransportation, food, restrooms, shopping, and more. Accessibility:The app offers a fully accessible experience with tools to benefitvisitors with accessibility needs, such as audio descriptions ofexhibits along trails and roads and in visitor centers. OfflineUse: No internet access? No problem! You can download content fromentire parks for offline use. It’s especially handy if you’reexploring remote areas in parks or concerned about data limits.Share Your Visit: Tell your friends and family about the fun thingsyou did by creating and sharing virtual postcards with scenes fromthe park. Things to Do: What do you want to do in a park—hike? Takea bus tour or scenic drive? Visit a museum? Join a ranger program?Become a junior ranger? Discover all the fun, entertaining, andeducational activities parks have to offer. News, Alerts &Events: What’s happening? Get news and events for all parks—orselected parks of your choosing. And that’s just a start! The NPSMobile app also includes passport stamp locations, fees, visitorcenter hours and locations, and more. This one single app includesevery one of the 420+ sites in the National Park System, no matterhow big or small. Here are just some of the parks you'll find:Acadia, Arches, Big Bend, Bryce Canyon, Crater Lake, Death Valley,Everglades, Glacier, Golden Gate, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, GreatSmokies, Joshua Tree, Mammoth Cave, Mount Rainier, Mount Rushmore,Olympic, Redwoods, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia and King Canyon,Shenandoah, Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.