If you are looking for an easy way to access information about Missouri state parks and historic sites, the answer is in the palm of your hand.
A new free mobile application for smartphones is designed to provide visitors with convenient access to detailed state park information. The app is currently available for the Apple iPhone and is coming soon for Android smartphones.
"Our amazing state parks are timeless in what they offer and these new mobile applications will make sure today's visitors have the latest technology to easily access information about them," said Bill Bryan, Missouri State Parks director, in a statement.
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The free Lite version of the Pocket Ranger Mobile Tour Guide enables you to find a state park by location or activity. There is a trails menu in the individual park pages that makes it easy for hikers and bikers to view a list of available trails.
For more information about state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com or contact the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (TTY).