NG Maps - Fall Travel Planning

reference & wall maps atlases globes travel maps & atlases hiking & trail maps travel & hiking cd-roms Fall is the perfect time to plan your visit to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The weather is cooling down, skies are a brilliant blue, and the leaves will be ablaze in color. To get the best views, you need the best maps. View our hiking maps and software for this beautiful area.       Find your way to the best viewing spots with our popular Trails Illustrated maps for the White Mountains in New Hampshire.   The Aspen trees are turning a brilliant gold in Colorado. This promises to be a beautiful autumn, and you can plan your fall trip to the beautiful Rocky Mountains with one of our 50 Trails Illustrated titles for Colorado.   Now that school is back in session, make sure your students have all the resources they need. Many styles and sizes of world and U.S. maps are available. >>GO   >>GO   Why do I need a handheld global positioning system (GPS) device on my hike if I have a good map? The simple answer is that a GPS unit should never replace a map. However, a GPS unit can be a good supplement to a map and compass. The GPS was developed by the Department of Defense more than 20 years, for the purpose of providing an accurate navigational system for the military. Today, this system is widely used in cars, by pilots, and by outdoor enthusiasts. With this device, anyone can find a location in a matter of minutes. The benefit of taking a GPS device with you on your hiking, biking, backpacking, or camping trip is that you can get an accurate reading from the GPS as to where you are on the map. You can mark that location for future use so that you can visit that spot again. You can use your GPS to collect the route you've taken, and then transfer that route to your mapping software once you are home to see where you have been. Or you can plot GPS waypoints on your map before you go on your trip and use the GPS to check that you are in the correct spot and on the right path. Handheld GPS units are becoming a mainstream tool for outdoor enthusiasts, and the prices are coming down. A GPS is a useful device, and while they are not necessary for your trip, they can increase your safety and enhance your trip. Besides…they're really fun to use! You received this editorial/commercial e-newsletter from National Geographic because the information for your account indicates that National Geographic may contact you via e-mail. To unsubscribe from this e-newsletter, please click on the unsubscribe link in your e-mail or send your requests to National Geographic, Attn: E-newsletter Program, 1145 17th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2007 National Geographic Maps. All rights reserved.    Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe