Whilepopular national parkslike theGrand CanyonandYellowstonehave single apps , planning a visit to most of the National Park Service ’s 423 unit — monument , historic houses , nature preserves , and more — usually postulate a web web browser app .
Now , however , you could get all yourNPSquestions answered in a single app . concord toTravel + Leisure , the new offering is technically in its beta testing phase , but it ’s currently uncommitted to all iOS and Android users . And though not every site has added all its data yet , there ’s already plenteousness to explore .
The app covers all the logistic bases of planning an existent trip-up to a internal park , including lodging and approachability entropy , hour of operation , visitors ’ fees , interactional maps with track suggestions , and locations of toilet and nutrient stops . You ’ll also retrieve news about coming effect and educational activity that you might want to factor into your tripper . And since cell signal are n’t always bully in the wilderness , you’re able to download the datum for offline manipulation .
And that ’s just the practical side of the app . There are also tons of fun features that aid you customise your sojourn — like an audio spell ofDeath Valleythat take you through all the take spot fromStar Wars . AsOutsidereports , you’re able to upload your “ belfie , ” a selfie contain with theLiberty Bell , and even make personalized practical postcard with as many as four picture from your misstep . Another helpful feature separate you where to get your national parkland passport booklet updated with that site ’s postage stamp .
Overall , the app is a great practical place to bring together all the dauntless travelers , history lovers , and generally queer the great unwashed eager to explore everything the National Park Service has to offer . you may download it for costless viaAppleorGoogle Play .
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