We like technology that enhances our experience in the outdoors and ownership of our Maine land. Land owners may find a use for these and other smart phone apps. The list below are a few of our favorites. Keep in mind technology is great when it works, but as always, don't forget your compass!
- What tree is that? Arbor Day tree identification guide for i-phone cost is $4.99 with mixed reviews. According to the reviews if the tree has leaves it works great. If it is fall or winter with no leaves the app is useless.
- Audubon Guides Box Set, Birds, Mammals, Wildflowers & Trees Cost $14.99 and received great reviews. Some of negative reviews was if no cell service is available, large app size.
- MyNature Animal Tracks. Cost $6.99 with mixed reviews. Identifieds tracks and scat of 48 species.
- Backyard Scat & Tracks. Free. Identifies tracks and scat of 15 species. Paid version "Scat & Tracks of North America has more species.
- Soil Web for the iPhone
- Google Earth
- MotionX-GPS
- MilGPS Tactical GPS Navigation and Map. Cost is $7.99.
- GPS Compass for Ranger. Cost $1.99 with great reviews.
- Measure Your Land. Free. Received good reviews. Measures objects and distances on the ground.
- MyRadar Weather Radar. Free. Received good reviews. App displays animated weather radar around your current location, allowing you to see what weather is coming your way.
- Sunrise Sunset! By Brett Cato. Free app.
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