DCNR is now offering an iPhone App for the State Parks and State Forests. The software is available as both free and paid versions in the Apple App Store. The paid version, which includes additional GPS features, costs $3.99.

Free features include the following: search by activity of interest on-the-go; search by park, forest or region; stay current on park and forest events; receive news, alerts, and location-based weather updates; access park information such as hours of operation; view maps of facilities, trails and campgrounds; learn about state park or forest history; get directions; get contact information; access online reservations; network through Facebook and Twitter; and share photos on Flickr.

If you opt for the paid app, a donation will be given to the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. The additional features found in the paid version inlcude: ability to work with content, maps and features offline; GPS mapping options include road, satellite, hybrid and terrain; pre-programmed state park GIS and points of interest will help guide you; a friend-finder feature lets you keep track of companions while on a trail; a built-in compass can help point to your direction; record, save and recall tracks or waypoints; and let your family and friends know your whereabouts with the alert communication feature.