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APPS TO HELP GET TRAVELERS OUTDOORS
Nature lovers can use these six apps to help inspire outdoor activities .
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Arguably a traveler ’ s most valuable tool with its wealth of knowledge only a couple of clicks away , technology — more specifically , mobile apps — can find almost anything , from local food recommendations to available rideshare services . While these functions are great for staying within city limits , nature lovers and adventure seekers are tapping into this limitless technology via outdoor excursion apps . Specialized options are in abundance on the market , but these six are sure to make a trip to the great outdoors successful .
EXPLORING NATURE Venturing outside in a new destination can often present visitors with many unknowns , but these apps are helping to remove that ambiguity . For instance , iNaturalist is ideal for travelers looking to identify local plant and animal species . Users snap a photo and upload it to the community board where nature enthusiasts help identify the organism while volunteer experts monitor the site for accuracy .
AllTrails is another recommended app for travelers learning the lay of the land via hiking , camping or biking . Recognizing over 400,000 trails worldwide , users can find trails based on filters like difficulty , distance or
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