Top 38 Apps Similar to Banff & Canada’s Rockies Guide
Halfmile's PCT 1.3.1
Halfmile’s PCT is a companion smartphone app forHalfmile'sPacificCrest Trail printed maps to aid navigation on thePacificCrestTrail. The app uses your smartphone GPS to determineyourexactlocation, if you are on the PCT or one of its side trails,anditcalculates distances to over 3,000 PCT landmarks. Theappalsocalculates elevation gains and losses to landmarks.Halfmile'sPCTapp is available for both iPhone and Androidsmartphones. Theappdoes not contain maps of the Pacific Crest Trail-- think of itasa very accurate, location aware, digital PCT DataBook.Otherfeatures of the app include: * Works without cellphoneservice *Download and Go -- no extra configuration or dataneeded*Simulation mode for hike planning and hiker support*Providesspecific "how to walk there" instructions for allpoints*Calculates cumulative elevation gains and losses to allpoints*Powerful search function for features likewatersources,campsites, and resupply locations * Calculateswhichprinted mappages contain your location * Matches the dataandcalculations ofthe iPhone edition exactly The Pacific CrestTrailis a 2,650 mileNational Scenic Trail that runs from MexicotoCanada throughCalifornia, Oregon and Washington.
iKnow Birds 2 PRO - Europe
The ultimate FIELD GUIDE to BIRDS OFEUROPE,all in the palm of your hand!Finally, you have the option to identify species without thehelpof a heavy book. You get a comprehensive library full offacts,figures, and images. Read fascinating information and learnfactsabout birds; browse professional images; listen tospectacular callsand songs. Find inspiration and experience naturein a whole newway.CONTENT* 300 bird species - 2000 images - 550 calls and songs* Extensive description of the species* Bird names in 30 languages* Scientific identification* Quiz gameBIRD IDENTIFICATION BY* APPEARANCE- Size, feathering, beak type, etc.* RANGE AND HABITAT- Cities, forests, waters, mountains, etc.* ORDER- Owls, herons, eagles, etc.* MIGRATION- Sedentary, short, medium, longQUIZ GAME* Guess species from pictures* Guess species from calls and songsNATURE MOBILE on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/naturemobileABOUT NATURE MOBILEThe mission of NATURE MOBILE is to present exciting topicsfromnature and other areas to a wide audience of interestedpeople,enthusiasts, and experts in an attractive way. You are anauthor orphotographer, you have fascinating ideas or content,please contactus at [email protected] OUT MORE APPS BY NATURE MOBILE
Camino de Santiago Companion 7.3.2
Camino Companion is a detailed, map-based smartphone guide foryourpilgrimage on the Camino Frances route of the Camino deSantiago(aka Way of St. James). It lists more than 1,300importantwaypoints (with 1,360 photographs) fromSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port toMuxia such as accommodation, junctions,road crossings, churches,towns, and many others. The free democovers the 42-mile (68-km)segment from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port toPamplona. In-app purchasesinclude: - The 557-mile/896-km CaminoFrances fromSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Muxia (via Santiago deCompostela) morethan 130 miles/210 kilometers of alternate andside-routes - Anabbreviated 71-mile/114-km Camino Frances fromSarria to Santiagode Compostela Key features: - No mobile orinternet connection isrequired after initial setup -- works inAirplane Mode - Detailedmaps with your GPS location - Elevationprofile view - Custom routecreator - Multiple offline map choices -Real-time comments fromother hikers - Send your current location tofriends or family viatext message or email The guidebook listsevery waypoint in orderby distance along the trail and how far awayyou are from eachwaypoint. The guidebook also includes a detailedtown guide formajor resupply points, towns, and services along theCamino deSantiago. Waypoint details include: - Mileage point andelevation -Photographs - Distance to the next water source and tentsite -Comments section where you may post comments and read otherhikers’comments Types of waypoints: - Water sources (includingthereliability of each water source) - Detailed resupply andtowninformation: - post offices and other package services-restaurants - grocery stores and convenience stores - gearshopsand hardware stores - laundromats - lodging, public showers,publicrestrooms - public libraries - Tenting sites/camping sites -Trailjunctions - Parking areas along the trail - Picnicareas,campgrounds, ranger stations - Roads, railroad tracks, powerlines,fences, gates - Natural landmarks (e.g. mountain passes)-Privies/restrooms - Views - Other points of interest(e.g.sculptures, historic sites, etc.) This app is acollaborationbetween long-distance hiker Keith Foskett and thecreators of thepopular Guthook's Guides series of long distancehiking apps.
Australian Mammals 5.78
A field guide to terrestrial and marinemammalsfound in Australia and its territories. Descriptionsincludeidentification images, distribution information,colourationdetails, and a growing amount of behaviouraldetail.Use the app. to capture your own records. Records can be uploadedtothe Gaia Guide website (http://www.gaiaguide.info/), alongwithphotos and sound files, to help you and others keep track ofwherethese species are being seen.The field guide includes images for 261 of the 366 species. Ifyoucan, please contribute photos via http://www.gaiaguide.info/toenhance this unique field guide to Australian mammals. Size dataisavailable for about 100 species. If you can contributesizeinformation for any of the species, that would also beappreciatedbecause it will enhance the app's accuracy when usingsize as asearch criterion.
Great Smoky Mountains: Chimani 5.0.2
The Chimani Great Smoky Mountains NationalParkapp boasts rich, detailed information on the unspoiledAppalachianwoodlands and other attractions of this fascinatingnational park,including:• expert-written details on more than 300 unique points ofinterest(POIs)• a professionally voiced 60-minute audio-guided auto tour• GPS-enabled maps that work without a cell/wifi connection andcanbe custom edited and annotated• calendar of Ranger-led events• sunrise/sunsets times and top viewing locations• photo gallery with more than 126 park images• descriptions of more than 45 hiking trails• information on museums, restrooms, picnicking,in-parktransportation, bicycling, and other in-parkactivities• "Where Am I?" locator function for the entire park (note: doesnotwork on non-GPS enabled devices)Other features include:• Easy-to-use interface with menus based on universal nationalparksymbols.• Push notifications for park-related news, alerts,andevents.• Lightning-fast search engine to quickly find information.• Tag your favorite park sights.Collect points and earn badges for visiting parks and pointsofinterest, tagging your favorites, and recording parksyou’vealready visited.For more details on this and other Chimani apps for thenationalparks, visit www.chimani.com. Be sure to follow us onTwitter attwitter.com/chimani and Facebook atwww.facebook.com/chimaniAndroid Permissions Request ExplanationFor human readable explanations on why this Chimani appisrequesting various permissions on your device, please refer toourprivacy policy at http://www.chimani.com/privacy.html.*** This app requires an initial Internet connection todownloadphotos (either Wifi or cellular). ****
The Florida Trail Guide 7.3.2
Please download "Guthook Guides: Hike & Bike Offline" toaccessthe Florida Trail guide. Existing customers may transfertheirpurchases to the Guthook Guides: Hike & Bike Offlineapp.Information in this app is based on “The Florida Trail Guide”bySandra Friend and John Keatley. The Florida Trail Guide isadetailed, map-based smartphone guide for your hike on theFloridaTrail. It lists important hiker waypoints on the FT such aswatersources, shelters, tenting sites, road crossings,resupplylocations, and may others. The free demo covers the42.3-mileBlackwater route from the Florida-Alabama border toHarold. In-apppurchases include guides for: - South Florida - Oceanto Lake Trail- Central Florida - Central Florida West - OcalaNortheast -Suwannee & Big Bend - Eastern Panhandle - WesternPanhandle -Blackwater Key features: - No mobile or internetconnection isrequired after initial setup -- works in Airplane Mode- Detailedmaps with your GPS location - Elevation profile view -Custom routecreator - Multiple offline map choices - Real-timecomments fromother hikers - Send your current location to friendsor family viatext message or email The guidebook lists everywaypoint in orderby distance along the trail and how far away youare from eachwaypoint. The guidebook also includes a detailed townguide formajor resupply points, towns, and services along theFlorida Trail.Waypoint details include: - Mileage point andelevation -Photographs - Distance to the next water source and tentsite -Comments section where you may post comments and read otherhikers’comments Types of waypoints: - Water sources (includingthereliability of each water source) - Detailed resupply andtowninformation: - post offices and other package services-restaurants - grocery stores and convenience stores - gearshopsand hardware stores - laundromats - lodging, public showers,publicrestrooms - public libraries - Tenting sites/camping sites -Trailjunctions - Parking areas along the trail - Picnicareas,campgrounds, ranger stations - Roads, railroad tracks, powerlines,fences, gates - Natural landmarks (e.g. mountain passes)-Privies/restrooms - Views
Powderhook 4.1.3
Powderhook is committed to helping all Americans enjoy a greatdayoutdoors. We do that by building connections, between thewould-behunter and angler who doesn't know where or how to go andtheveteran who wants to help someone get started. Betweentheexperienced outdoorsman or woman who is looking to bringsomeoneelse along on their journey. If you're here, you havesomething tocontribute, and we need your help to create 3 millionadditionalhunters over the next 5 years. Consider the app atoolbox, offeringthese tasty and useful services: * Local Expertsready to help youlearn more about the outdoors * Topic-specificCamps full of usefulknowledge and content * Public land boundarydata for all 50 stateswith water depth contour data * Wildlifeharvest and observationreporting * Outdoor events to get involvedwith across 50 states
RV Parky 75
Completely FREE with NO ADS or In-app purchases. Built byafulltimer to help RVers on the road. Don't be fooled bycopy-catsthatcharge you to unlock the app, this is the mostcompletecollectionof RV parks, camp grounds, rest areas, gasstations, andstores.Get information, view pictures, get directionsto where youareheaded to next. - Includes RV Parks categorizedby:CommerciallyOwned, Public Parks, Military Camp, 55+,KOA,Jellystone, Casino -RV friendly stores like CampingWorld,Cabela's, Cracker Barrel,and Walmart - Rest Areas andWelcomeCenters - Fuel Stops includingFlying J's, Pilot, and TATravelCenters - Low bridge warnings ForNorth America (USA,Canada,Mexico)
Just Ahead: Audio Tour Guides 3.1
The travel app that turns your smartphone into a GPS audiotourguide for your vacation road trips. Just Ahead™ is the perfectroadtrip app. With its guided tours and offline maps, you feel likeyouhave a friendly tour guide along—and you don’t need anInternetconnection or mobile phone signal to enjoy the narratedaudio tour.••• ‘BEST APP’—Sunset magazine ••• ••• ‘BESTTRAVELAPP’—North America Travel Journalists Assoc. ••• ••• ‘TOPFIVE NEW TRAVEL APPS’—USA Today••• ★ ROAD TRIPS BROUGHTTO LIFE! ★Just Ahead’s travel guides tell you what you’re seeing asyou drivethrough America’s most compelling destinations. GPSprompts the appto deliver spoken descriptions and stories of thescenery andsights just outside your car window. No more thumbingthroughguidebooks or fumbling for maps. You see a sight andwonder,“What’s that?” Just then, Just Ahead tells you what you’reseeing!★ WHY IT’S THE BEST TRAVEL APP ★ • Works Offline Audioguides andbuilt-in maps don’t need an Internet connection or amobile phonesignal. • More Points of Interest Just Ahead tourguides containmore points of interest and stories than any otheraudio travelguides. • Inside Information Each guide is written byan expertauthor and spoken by a professional narrator. You simplydrive,while Just Ahead informs and entertains you. • Great StoriesThescenery comes alive: notes on wildlife, geology, flora,history,people. • Easy to Use Just Ahead audio tour guidesplayautomatically. Just turn on the app and begin driving—ittalkswhenever there’s something informative or entertaining to say!•Helpful Suggested Directions Just Ahead guides you to and fromyourdestination. It tells you why you should turn or not, whatyoushould do after a turn, and recommends the best direction totake.• Family-Friendly Just Ahead audio guides createsharedexperiences, conversations, and memories that will last alifetime.★ FREE TRIAL! ★ Audio tour guides are available as in-apppurchasesand range from $7.99–$9.99. Each guide includes afull-functionfree trial and free updates. ••• AVAILABLE GUIDES •••Arizona GrandCanyon National Park, Petrified Forest National ParkCaliforniaYosemite National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, DeathValleyNational Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParksColoradoRocky Mountain National Park Utah Zion National Park andCedarBreaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, ArchesandCanyonlands National Parks, Capitol Reef National ParkWyomingYellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National ParkInterstate 15and Hoover Dam From Los Angeles to Las Vegas to St.George, Utah••• COMING SOON ••• Arizona Canyon De Chelly NationalMonument,Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Colorado Mesa VerdeNationalPark South Dakota Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, BadlandsNationalPark Tennessee and North Carolina Great Smoky MountainsNationalPark Many more to come! Learnmoreat http://www.justahead.com.
