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Introducing Pocket Ranger® eXchange™

Welcome, new and existing users!
We have been hard at work to bring you a whole new site that offers more features and information on all the official Pocket Ranger® apps. We've also included our blog which give tips, reviews, outdoor news and much, much more.

What's more exciting is our fun, eco-conscious game called GeoChallenge where we invite you to learn and see what Mother Nature and Americas State Parks has to offer. You'll also be able to create a user profile to join these challenges and stay connected with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts like you.

Why not take a look and join our community!

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PocketRanger RT @Campmor: Hiking Tip #7. Learn first aid and carry a kit. The best medicine for adventures is prevention!
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PocketRanger Today on the blog Bill Howard returns us to simpler times when #fishing meant working with what you had. http://t.co/wEH6x0SeN1
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PocketRanger Founder, Brett Melillo, has been hard at work catching #fish to display on our soon-to-debut app, PR Trophy Case™. http://t.co/SIWxqGfaoz
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PocketRanger If you're heading out to a state park this weekend don't forget to sign up for a GeoChallenge on our new website. http://t.co/xaMXyoWQsm
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PocketRanger Heading out to the range this weekend? @SoCalBowhunter has some #tips to ensure you hit your target every time! http://t.co/40iwLLhzaf #hunt
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PocketRanger @AColoradoGal Any time! Keep up the good work!
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PocketRanger RT @AColoradoGal: Tips for backpacking with your pup--on the blog today! http://t.co/i4R9RlU7Uh http://t.co/216gO1ic6E
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PocketRanger Getting hitched this spring or summer—why not tie the knot at your favorite state park? Read more here: http://t.co/lOBefx9AjB #weddings
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PocketRanger Get the kiddos off the couch and into the great outdoors this weekend with National Kids to Parks Day! http://t.co/oP2NNUHesX #stateparks
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PocketRanger Today we leave you with these words of wisdom and inspiration from the brightest bulb in the pack, Albert Einstein. http://t.co/27dW5pjS1E
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PocketRanger These Top 5 Mountain Climbers are sure to inspire you to conquer your own mountain, physical or otherwise. http://t.co/X7o3AWtEo4 #postGNF
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PocketRanger RT @camptrip: Tips,Tricks and Things I Have Learned About Camping http://t.co/ESILrQ9aC2
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PocketRanger @HikingTheTrail Whichever is easiest for you. Email any info to suggestions@parksbynature.com Thanks for letting us know! We're on it!
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PocketRanger @HikingTheTrail Do you have anymore info on the sticker, so we can let our support team know?
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PocketRanger @HikingTheTrail Awesome! Thanks for thinking of us!
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PocketRanger Whether you've conquered a personal obstacle or a physical #mountain, we'd like to hear about it! http://t.co/VaGmqNzTBv
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PocketRanger 1 fish, 2fish, redfish, kayak fish! Today on the blog Alex Vail lends expert advice on reeling in redfish via #kayak. http://t.co/Rp8LhBKljr
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PocketRanger @HikingTheTrail Where'd you find it? Were you tackling any SP trails this weekend?
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PocketRanger Retweet if you and your mom are heading to a state park this weekend for Mother's Day. http://t.co/SBgU9jBwwL #mothersday #stateparks
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PocketRanger Attention Beach Bums! RT @USFWSHQ: We're reading @washingtonpost: How to be eco-friendly at the beach: http://t.co/cHwKekndNj...
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Nature’s Nuptials: Saying ‘I Do’ The State Park Way If you’re a nature lover and are intrigued by the great outdoors, how about considering an affordable “destination” wedding, but without the hefty travel expenses? You’ve found the perfect mate. Now consider a state park for the perfect wedding. There are hundreds of parks around the country that offer facilities and packages for this memorable [...]
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