Great Smoky Mountains National Park - The Official Guide (Best of Bundle) App Reviews

The thing I like most about this app is the ability to immerse myself in all sort of things about the park through the podcasts, videos and photos (as well as the texts, of course). I love the National Parks but I cant always get there - especially in this economy. Also, I have an iPod Touch rather than iPhone and still I can thoroughly enjoy a "virtual" park visit. This is great for me. I cannot wait to see other parks as they get added. A visit to a lovely National Park 1000 miles away for $5.00. Cant beat it!

The app is easy to use and has some great information. If youre planning a trip to the Smokies, its worthwhile to get this app.

This app is not only wonderful, informative and just down right interesting, but it keeps me "close" to one of the most beautiful parks in our great country. Thanks for helping us stay tuned in even when we are many miles away.

Thank you Colin! I am a park regular and a GSMA member and I am thrilled that the guide is so complete. Its very well thought out, and now have to begin the hunt for a bear-proof iPhone case, as Im sure Ill be taking the guide on the trails with me. : D The guide is easy to read and navigate, and I highly recommend it, especially if you are new to the area. The only thing that might be missing is more information about some of the nearby towns, BUT, Im still digging thru the app; I may not have found that page yet. Great job!!!

Wow. Finally something out there so I no longer have to carry a bunch of maps and books! I like the categories and how easy it is to find the information you were looking for. I am anxious for all of the upcoming new additions and hope all kinds of information will be added, such as birds, mammals, etc.

As a GSMA member, I feel this is one app that is a must-have if you go to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Its very well done, easy to navigate, has gorgeous photography and works great on my iPod Touch. Love the Cades Cove Tour and Auto Touring info. Gee, an app that will actually get used time and time again! And the nice thing is, I can get my GSMNP fix even when I cant be there! :o)

This is what a travel app should be. Great pictures, descriptions and information. Love it. Esp. liked the Cades Cove Tour. An the photography is just plain fantastic. Wish the photos had gps coordinates so I could get to that spot!!

Over the years and many visits, we have picked up almost every pamphlet and guide we have run across. This application gives us practically every guide in one convenient place! This will prove indispensable on our next visit. The most useful features include the list of all the activities and places, the history or stories of each area, and the map and directions function. The latter is probably going to be the most useful overall. Some guides have videos and photographs. The hiking trail guides are also a favorite feature, as some have photos, but all tell the location, description and difficulty of the hike. This will help us plan which hikes we can do based on how much our kids can handle! I guess the only thing I can say that is even slightly negative is that there are not enough photos!! EXCELLENT app that will be a must-have the next time we make the trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, and will be an app I will read from even when Im not in the Smokies.

I am enjoying this app. As a big fan of the GSM this app is already at the top of my list.

I love everything about it! Great job. Photos are stunning! Next best thing to being there. Only 2 suggestions/question: 1) Wish it could be somewhere in a pronounced area about how it is unlawful to feed/get too close to the bears. I know it is in a section but I think it deserves its on special space highlighted. I think a lot of people just dont really realize how important. 2) Do any portions of the app cost go to the park? It would be great if it could. I still always pay the $5 for the Visitors Guide when we visit because I know it goes to the park. Wow, now I have it all on my phone!!! Great job :)

Headed to the GSM in 4 days! I just found this app! Havent even opened it yet (its still installing!) BUT... based on all the reviews, I know its gonna ROCK!! so Im giving it 5 s already!!! Will update when we get back!!!

After trying the free app, I had to have this One. Now, I gotta follow it up with a trip to the Smokies! thanx for the great app. Make another one - Ill buy it.

This app is perfect for any visitor of the smokies! Tons of info and all the $1 park guides included as an in app purchase! Would love to see the "Hiking Trails of the Smokies" guide make it in as well so you could have full info of all trails in the park.

Glitchy map and you can find everything online for free.

Very nice application, with excellent information on the park. I live very near the park, but thought this app provided a lot of information, in one place (where maybe I wont lose it!!). Never know when Im going to get a chance to sneak away, and may not have all my gear with me ;-)) This will give me enough info to take off on a spur of the moment trip/hike and still be able to plan appropriately! Looking forward to other additions to the GSMNP guides that are already there!

this app has everything youll ever need while visiting the GSMP. buy it! 

Another great app from nomad. I have all of them and everyone is terrific. You can use them on or offline. Easy to use.

I will add in that last star when this gets iPad support, but this thing is amazing for me. Being sort of new to the park, it gives me a really great, easy way to plan trips.

I love all the information on hiking trails, campgrounds, wildlife, history, and safety. This app is truly a wealth of information. I particularly like the way it lets you pick a day hike based on features you want to see, such as views or waterfalls, and links these articles to the map directly! The organization of articles can be a bit counterintuitive and disorganized, but its worth the treasure hunt!!!

An ok very general guide. Does not give a lot of information on anything. To get any detail you are required to buy additional add-ons. National Parks Explorer app does a better job but even it could be improved by the addition of mile markers to help locate specific attractions.