When was the last time you planned a backpacking trip without a computer, phone, or GPS unit? Think hard. Unless you're a dedicated old-schooler, it probably wasn't recently. If your map skills are ...

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Going for a hike this fall? The U.S. Geological Survey has free maps that might come in handy. The public topoBuilder app is now offering custom maps made free with their 25K Recreational Topo layer.

Apple Maps in iOS 18 will help you plan your hikes, whether through the wilderness or a city. Image: Apple New features in Apple Maps in iOS 18 will be a boon to hikers. The app is getting topographic ...

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