Trying to understand how a map relates to what’s on the ground can be tricky. It requires the brain to do a lot of stuff that it doesn’t customarily do on a day-to-day basis. (This is one of the ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...

Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps. The updates to iOS 18's Maps ...

This free trip-planning supplement helps you find all sorts of interesting stops along whatever route you’re taking.

Extensive trail database. Excellent search filters to narrow down trails. Great community features. GPS is accurate. Excellent route planning tools (paid only). 3D flyovers are fun. Offline and ...

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...

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Good EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time. Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips. Even if ...