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    How to See the Perseids Meteor Shower

    by Corey Buhay August 10, 2021
    by Corey Buhay August 10, 2021

    It’s not too late to catch one of the most striking meteor showers of the year. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night, an opportunity to really wow a first-time camper, or a quiet night to yourself, the Perseids are not to be missed. Find the dark skies near you and catch the meteor shower with these tips.

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  • How Learning Navigation Skills Can Make you More Confident Outdoors

    by Corey Buhay July 8, 2021
    by Corey Buhay July 8, 2021

    Navigation is the one skill that every outdoor adventurer should know. Whether you are planning a multi-day backpacking trip or a complex overlanding excursion off the grid, taking the reins on your next adventure will help you feel safer and more confident in the backcountry. Read on to learn how and why you should be the one in your group to hold the map — even if it’s your first time.

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  • Quickly Find Campgrounds and Trails with the USFS Recreation Sites Map

    by Corey Buhay May 17, 2021
    by Corey Buhay May 17, 2021

    Plan trips faster than ever with the USFS Recreation Sites map in Gaia GPS. This map clearly marks U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, trailheads, visitor centers, and other points of interest at high zoom levels, letting you view your options across an entire national forest.

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  • Winter Hiking Safety Guide: How to Stay Warm and Plan Ahead

    by Corey Buhay February 4, 2021
    by Corey Buhay February 4, 2021

    Winter hiking offers the ability to test out new skills, push your physical limits, and experience the beauty of a snowy landscape. But the same things that make winter hiking wonderful, can also make it more dangerous. Read our winter hiking safety guide to learn about winter hazards and how to pack for a snow-bound excursion.

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  • Navigate at Night with Dark Mode

    by Corey Buhay February 5, 2020
    by Corey Buhay February 5, 2020

    Use Dark Mode in Gaia GPS to plan routes, research hikes, and navigate after sundown without straining your eyes or wasting device battery. Dark Mode inverts the traditional iOS color…

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  • Get Unlost: Your Guide to Modern Backcountry Navigation

    by Corey Buhay October 28, 2019
    by Corey Buhay October 28, 2019

    Strong navigation skills are crucial to any successful backcountry outing. A watertight navigation strategy is at the core of backcountry safety—if you know where you are, you can find your…

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  • Always Be Prepared with New Canada Wildfires Overlays

    by Corey Buhay September 12, 2019
    by Corey Buhay September 12, 2019

    Dodge road closures, avoid burn scars, and find views unobscured by smoke using two new Canada wildfire overlays in Gaia GPS. Using official government data, we’ve launched two big updates…

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  • New! Topo Maps for Australia

    by Corey Buhay August 22, 2019
    by Corey Buhay August 22, 2019

    The Gaia GPS map catalog now includes full topographic coverage for Victoria and Tasmania as well as for the states of Queensland and New South Wales, and nearby New Zealand.

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  • How Scientists are Saving Trees with Gaia GPS (And How You Can, Too)

    by Corey Buhay July 29, 2019
    by Corey Buhay July 29, 2019

    Adventure Scientists’ Timber Tracking Project, now entering its second year, aims to collect thousands of genetic and chemical samples from important tree species across the country. Volunteers use Gaia GPS to find samples in the field.

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    by Corey Buhay July 15, 2019
    by Corey Buhay July 15, 2019

    National Geographic maps of the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail are now available in Gaia GPS.

    The NatGeo Pacific Crest Trail layer shows water sources, prominent landmarks, trail mileages, roads, side-trails, and both official and unofficial campsites within a 10-mile trail corridor of the PCT.

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