Free Alabama State Parks Pocket Ranger app, now available

Thanks to DeSoto State Park for sharing this tip:

The Alabama State Parks Pocket Ranger smartphone app for iPhone and Android is now available in the iTunes and Android Markets and at pocketranger.com. The app is being released in conjunction with the park system's 75th anniversary celebration. This free interactive guide gives users detailed information on all 22 of Alabama's state parks including general policies, contact information, activities, trails, park maps and much more.

Here are the features:

Advanced GPS Maps, which allow users to access trail data, record tracks from hikes, runs, or bike rides, and view elapsed time and distance traveled.

Easy-to-cache GPS Terrain Map tiles, which ensure that navigation remains possible in the event of lost mobile reception.

Photo waypoint feature allowing users to snap a photo and mark and record the coordinates of plant life, animal species or landscape views. Post or share these remarkable finds with family and friends with the click of a button.

Friend Finder feature that allows users to keep track of friends and family around the parks. Built-in compass to help direct users through the parks.

Potentially life-saving Alert feature that supplies users' GPS coordinates to designated contacts in case of an emergency.

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