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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... Our View: Let Medford voters decide on marijuana sales ... Reopening of the Siskiyou Line means trucking companies will take a hit ... App Finder: Best outdoors apps Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News As winter begins to thaw and spring draws nearer, you’re probably ready to spend some time outdoors in the sunshine. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, run or camp, there are apps to help you make your nature-centric plans a reality. It’s time to grab your phone, your hiking shoes and your backpack and get out on the trails. AllTrails: Looking for a new place to hike, bike or run? AllTrails will show you some of the best spots for spending time outside, and features more than 50,000 trails located in the United States and Canada. Leave a review of the trails you’ve explored already, and share your favorite trails with your friends. The app also offers maps for many of the trails in its database. Free for iOS and Android. http://www.alltrails.com AllStays Camp & RV: AllStays’ campground-finder app offers the lowdown on campgrounds, RV parks and other related services in the United States, and is available for use offline. The app’s database has more than 30 amenities filters, so find the campground that best fits your needs. Check weather at your destination, see what road conditions are like and use the app to see photos and read reviews of campsites you’re interested in. Free for iOS and Android. http://www.allstays.com Google Sky Map: Interested in staring up at the stars sometime soon? Download Google’s Sky Map to help you identify what you’re seeing. Point your phone up at the sky and the app will tell you about the constellations, planets and stars on your screen. Use the app’s search tool to find the current location of a planet or star you’re looking for. A similar app called Sky Map exists for iPhones. Free for Android. http://www.google.com National Parks Wildlife Guide: If you’re planning on visiting one of America’s national parks this summer, make sure to download this app first. National Parks Wildlife Guide offers info on all of the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants you’ll encounter at the 100 national parks in the database, complete with photos and reference guides. The app also offers info on park hours, admission fees and contact info, so you have everything you need once you’re ready for your trip. Free for iOS. http://www.enature.com HOT APP OF THE WEEK Meerkat: Meerkat is an app getting a lot of buzz right now, thanks to its ability to offer instant streaming video via a fairly simple interface. Share your streams through Twitter and your followers can instantly see what you’re broadcasting. Once your video is done broadcasting, it disappears from the site. Free for iOS. http://www.meerkatapp.co — More Content Now MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501