Google Maps is the boss of all the mapping applications available on Android and iOS. Maps is about to receive four major upgrades that will help its users explore the US National Parks. In short, these new Google Maps features will improve efficiency and accuracy. A recent Google blog post announces the set of amazing features.
The blog post also confirms that the new update will be available for both iOS and Android devices. Initially, users will only be able to access 63 US national parks. Later on, the search giant will make these features available worldwide. This is only possible if the company can cover all the necessary improvements.
4 New Google Maps Features Can Help In Outdoor Adventures…
Google will be releasing improvements to Maps in stages to ensure perfection before releasing new features. The latest features are sure to play a vital role in guiding you to the right trail during your adventure in the US National Parks. In short, it will be the only Maps application that offers a safe and enjoyable hiking experience.
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Download Offline Park Maps:
Offline Google Maps has been a great tool for tourists where internet connectivity is limited. The company is extending this feature to Park Maps. On Google Parks Maps, you need to tap the ‘download’ button to save the offline version. These are useful in certain cases where users have forgotten the trail and do not have the internet to locate themselves.
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See Full Trail Routes:
One of the four new features in Google Maps allows users to see full trial routes. Maps will highlight the entire route rather than pointing to the destination. This makes it easier to find the start and end points of a trial. To help you find the points of interest, Maps will provide ratings, pictures, and the overall difficulty.
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Detailed Directions:
The new upgrades will take navigation to the next level. It will be easier and more accurate to navigate along a trail in a national park. Google Maps will also highlight all the entrances to a national park. It will also provide detailed information about every trail in the park. Best of all, Maps will take you directly to the trailhead if you want to hike the selected trail.
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Find Must-See Attractions:
Google will highlight the must-see attractions in a national park. It will highlight everything from campgrounds to visitor centers. You can easily see the most notable places in the area at a glance. Click on an attraction to see videos, reviews, photos, and other information.
