As you set out to brave the trails of Yosemite National Park, don’t forget to take your iPhone with you!  Apple has added several apps that are specially designed to enhance your next trip to Yosemite.  Whether you need assistance on a hike or taking photos throughout the park, help will be at your fingertips with the help of your iPhone.  

For those who plan to hike throughout the beautiful Yosemite, make sure you add the Yosemite Lite app to your phone.  This gadget enables fully embedded maps to be viewed on your phone, regardless of WiFi availability.  Trail profiles depict the details of the hike, allowing you to access the entire journey.  Hike: Yosemite National Park is another similar app, which focuses on trails and maps for the avid hiker.  

If photography is something that interests you, you may want to look into the iFotoGuide app, which provides travelers with all the resources to organize a photo trip.  The app includes useful general information such as a list of nearby airports, lodging, restaurants, weather forecasts and details on Yosemite fees and permits.  The app then goes into further detail with interactive photo galleries, detailed information on each site, including tips on which lenses and filters to use and which angles to capture.  iFotoGuide also allows you to select different photo locations using sunrise, sunset, or mid-day light options.  The app will also constantly be updated with new photography tips and tricks to keep you informed.