Tennessee State Parks

I hope everyone will contribute to this forum. Add info about our state parks.. anything you have.
Feel free to start new "topics" and post your information, suggestions, pics or whatever.

Now that our SPs are accepting reservations for campsites.. maybe campers from other states will be more inclined to visit. For those of us living in the Volunteer State.. it's an opportunity to try campgrounds in other regions of Tennessee.. and be guaranteed site availability when we arrive.

Here's a little slide show from the State Parks website:
http://www.flickr.com//photos/tnenvironment/sets/72157631754494554/show/

Information here:

http://news.tn.gov/node/10296
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/

Available on The App Store or Google Play.

NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation has partnered with the Parks by Nature Network to launch Tennessee State Parks Pocket Ranger®, a free iPhone and Android application for park visitors on the move.

“With more than 31 million visits annually, Tennessee’s 54 state parks serve as popular destinations year round,” said TDEC Commissioner Bob Martineau. “This new mobile app will give those ‘on-the-go’ park goers and nature enthusiasts the ability to access valuable park information quickly and efficiently, while providing an additional level of outstanding customer service.”

In addition to Tennessee’s state parks, the free mobile app includes interactive information on Tennessee’s historic sites, state park golf courses and campgrounds. The Pocket Ranger app is designed to provide everything a visitor would need to become familiar with a property, including contacts, directions, available amenities, maps, events and links to important numbers and services. Information is updated regularly and users can search by GPS location or a desired activity to find nearby locations for hiking, camping, boating, birding, golfing and more. GPS maps can be cached in advance to ensure that navigation remains possible in the event of lost mobile reception or limited access.

Once a visitor arrives at a chosen destination, advanced GPS and GIS mapping technology allows them to track and record all trails, mark waypoints, locate friends inside the park, and even play games using the app’s GeoChallenge. Other features that will maximize your Tennessee State Parks adventure include a built-in compass, interpretative educational information, calendar of events, news and advisories and weather alerts. The app’s social media function and photo sharing allows users to post photos and share experiences with friends and family via Facebook and Twitter, inspiring others to get outdoors.

I have downloaded the app and will find it very useful for information, hiking trails, historic sites and even to make reservations.

wow, i am getting this app right now!

Got it, and I'm impressed!

Richard wrote:wow, i am getting this app right now!

Got it, and I'm impressed!

I love the app! I was very impressed with it too! Tons of details and information about every park, and I haven't even scratched the surface yet. Apparently there are other "Pocket Ranger" apps for several other states as well.

someday I will be able to have a phone that uses "apps".. like you rich guys.

chuck wrote:someday I will be able to have a phone that uses "apps".. like you rich guys.

I'm definitely not rich. Just frugal and prepaid...

Um, errr, ah huh, actually I put it on my company owned phone and I-pad. I hope it is not against the rules.

chuck wrote:someday I will be able to have a phone that uses "apps".. like you rich guys.

Straighttalk is the way to go. $45.00 per month and I have a Samsung Galaxy with all the apps. Unlimited everything.

the BIG $$ is in coffee!

chuck wrote:the BIG $$ is in coffee!

It helps get the bill paid. yup! Funny Chuck!