The Official Guide for Kentucky State Parks – “the nation’s finest”
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Website
www.parks.ky.govDescription
Created in alliance with and approved by Kentucky State Parks
Help the Kentucky State Parks Department today by downloading this mobile application. With every download, you are contributing to the parks.
Discover breathtaking views of pristine lakes lined with towering shadows of nearby trees. Rest upon a grassy patch and revel in the radiance of the soft sunlight. These picture perfect scenes are just some of the reasons why Kentucky’s State Parks are hailed among the finest in the nation. Come see for yourself and take along Kentucky State Park’s official app to guide your visits.
As you embark on your ideal KY getaway, feel confident that The Sanctioned and Approved Mobile Guide for KY State Parks will be there to enhance your visit. Gain access to the most up-to-date park information, upcoming events, news, alerts, weather conditions and geographic landmarks before and during your trip to the park grounds with the apps many features.
Choose a park to visit by location, or by activities such as camping or fishing. Find that perfect spot with access to state park maps. Be sure to look through the Golf menu to locate Kentucky State Park’s gorgeous 18- and 9-hole courses, or look for parks with overnight stays and make reservations through the app. Capture stunning photos and use the social networking feature to share with family and friends. Don’t be surprised by requests to join in on the fun!
Upgrade to the Pro Version
The enhanced features of the Pocket Ranger™ apps combine the functionality of an advanced hand held GPS device with State surveyed and supplied Geographic Information System, commonly called "GIS".
By upgrading to the Pro version you get features that allow you to keep track of your friends, mark waypoints, record tracks, cache maps and share your activities with others.
If that isn’t enough... continue reading and you’ll discover why!
Your purchase will go a long way! When you upgrade a substantial portion is given back to YOUR parks, as well as, further advance the technology to benefit the users experience within the app.
Pro Features
- Work with content, maps & features offline.
- GPS mapping options include Road, Satellite, Hybrid & Terrain.
- The GPS Parks Nearest Me feature will help locate the parks.
- Easy-to-cache default State Park Map tiles are accessible for offline use.
- Preprogrammed State Park Geographic Information System (GIS) & Points of Interest (POI) will help guide you through the park.
- The Friend Finder feature lets you keep track of companions while on a trail.
- A built-in compass can help point to your direction.
- Use the Longitude/Latitude positioning to navigate with ease.
- Whether it is during or for future visits, you could Record, Save and Recall tracks or waypoints.
- Mark, snap photos & personalize waypoints.
- Share tracks, waypoints or current position with registered recipients or through Facebook & Twitter.
- Export tracks and waypoints in .KML and .GPX formats.
- Let your family & friends know your whereabouts with the Alert Communication feature.
FREE Features:
- Search by activity of interest on-the-go
- Search by Park or Region
- Stay current on park events
- Receive news, alerts, and location based weather updates
- Access park information such as hours of operation & park overview
- View maps of park facilities, trails and campgrounds
- Learn about the park's history
- Get directions to each park
- Interactive facility contact (phone, address & email) info
- Access online reservations
- Accessibility & Park Regulation information
- Socially Network through Facebook & Twitter
- Flickr Photo share
* 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.
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