IA State Parks Guide

IA State Parks Guide Free App

Rated 3.92/5 (53) —  Free Android application by ParksByNature Network LLC

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About IA State Parks Guide

Pocket Ranger®'s Iowa State Parks, Forests & Recreational app has gotten a total makeover!

This FREE all-inclusive outdoor guide was created in a collaborative effort between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and ParksByNature Network®, and the next generation of the app is better than ever.

Powered by Pocket Ranger® technology, the app gives outdoor enthusiasts an environmentally friendly way to enjoy the parks. It contains everything you need to plan a trip to the state parks, navigate them once you get there, and share your experiences afterward.

Newly added features:
•New user interface (UI) with a sleek, more photo-centric home screen design.
•Photo galleries on each park description page.
•A new Explore feature to optimize search capabilities, allowing a 4-in-1 search by location, activities, category, and site name, making it easier to find the perfect recreational destination.

The app still has rich GPS features, such as:

•Advanced GPS Maps, complete with an accuracy and distance indicator, which allow you 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 you 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 tracks friends and family around the parks.
•Built-in compass.
•Potentially life-saving Alert feature that supplies GPS coordinates to designated contacts in case of an emergency.

Other standard 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 and campgrounds.
•Up-to-date news, park advisories and weather information.
•Sharing features for sharing current positions, waypoints and recorded tracks via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
•A real-time Calendar of Events.
•Access to online reservations that make it easy to secure overnight visits.
•Plus so much more!

With the Pocket Ranger® in hand, prepare to bask in the vast natural wonders of Iowa State Parks, Forests & Recreational!

•The enhanced pro features on the app are designed to function in areas with little to no mobile reception; however, some of the features require mobile data reception in order to function properly.
•Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

How to Download / Install

Download and install IA State Parks Guide version 5.29.15 on your Android device!
Downloaded 5,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.avai.amp.iowa, download IA State Parks Guide.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
Bug fixes and enhancements.
Version update IA State Parks Guide was updated to version 5.29.15
Version update IA State Parks Guide was updated to version 5.22.0
More downloads  IA State Parks Guide reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
Version update IA State Parks Guide was updated to version 5.17.1

What are users saying about IA State Parks Guide

S70%
by S####:

The app wouldn't work

T70%
by T####:

I like the app! What's missing is the ability to show multiple points on the map while doing a search by activity. For example, if I search for hiking spots, showing a map with all of them on it. Or even only the ones the user checks off.

T70%
by T####:

Very easy to use!

T70%
by T####:

Nice!

Q70%
by Q####:

I don't think I've seen an app with more ads and such obtrusive ads before. I will avoid the businesses advertising on this app for this reason...

H70%
by H####:

To much advertising! Iowa DNR get enough tax dollars. Now they are selling advertising space on their app..worthless pop up adds. Uninstalled!!!

Q70%
by Q####:

Nice!

H70%
by H####:

Sadly this app hardly worked for me. Constant problem with crashing and problems opening maps I had saved. Hope the Iowa DNR didn't pay too much for this!

T70%
by T####:

Crashes on samsung galaxy 3. But concept sounds great so im hopeful.

Y70%
by Y####:

Droid 2 Global g3. Just installed. 4 crashes in 15 mins. Sent 3 crash reports from 3 different tools. Not a good start. I will work with it for a while and then get back to you with a new review.

Y70%
by Y####:

Nice!

D70%
by D####:

This app closes unexpectedly 9 out of 10 times. Frustrating! Would love to use it but this may cause me to delete. Tried to download again and still has problems. Tried to open 10 different times today with no luck. Deleting!

H70%
by H####:

Sadly this app hardly worked for me. Constant problem with crashing and problems opening maps I had saved. Hope the Iowa DNR didn't pay too much for this!

Y70%
by Y####:

This app is very well done. It looks nice and it offers a large amount of content. The only issue that I have with the app is that the filter for selecting parks "By Activity" is not robust enough to be useful. It does not allow you to select multiple criteria. In other words, if I am looking for a park that has a RV campground, I cannot select any additional filters. As such, I cannot narrow down my search based on any other activities such a finding a park that has a RV campground and also has fishing.

O70%
by O####:

I tried downloading it 3 times got "invalid package" all three times.

Y70%
by Y####:

Beutiful

Y70%
by Y####:

Easy to use & a treasure trove of information

Y70%
by Y####:

Great concept, but I didn't get to explore the app since it kept crashing on me. HTC Evo 4g


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