Discovering apps for the great outdoors

Outdoor adventures are supposed to be about renouncing technology in order to return to nature. No one will fault you, however, if you utilize a few modern tools to help plan and execute your next trip.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, or desire to become one, there are dozens of iPhone apps available for download to help you on your way. The following is a list of the most useful and usable outdoor-related apps that will help you avoid getting lost on the trail, eaten by a bear or stuck stumbling around in the dark like a bumbling idiot.

iPhone Apps for hiking

Coleman Campfire Tales app (free) has scary stories for children, teens and adults.

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