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National Park Trip Planner, Maps & Guides
Plan your trip in 2 minutes, starting with Yosemite.
Featured park: Yosemite
Plan a Better Trip
Build a smarter park itinerary with curated stops, practical checklists, weather, and 4,000+ guides covering trails, overlooks, scenic drives, and useful stops.
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Ask ParklyTM Before You Go
Get quick answers about trails, timing, kid-friendly stops, overlooks, and what to prioritize in the park.
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Navigate Even Without Cell Service
Download park maps before you go, keep navigating when service disappears, and catch closures or changing conditions before they derail the day.
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Keep a Record of Where You’ve Been
Check in to parks and points of interest, keep a simple visit history, and look back on the places you’ve explored.
See how visit tracking worksBefore the trip, in the park, and after the visit.
Keep moving with offline maps and live updates when closures, delays, or detours change the day.
Check in to parks and points of interest, build your visit history, and keep a record of where you have been.
Used to plan trips, navigate the park, and get more out of every stop.
4.5out of 5
Current App Store rating for Chimani.
Made our vacation
This app was absolutely great and helped us plan and navigate our whole vacation in Yosemite.
App Store review · Bethany B.
A breath of fresh air
It’s by far the best designed, chock-full-of-information app you’ll find for any National Park.
App Store review · Evan S.
Excellent for planning hikes
Using this app to plan hikes and learn more about MDI. Excellent!!
App Store review · Simona S.
Great resource for Acadia
Great resource for Acadia National Park...
App Store review · Cornell T.
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Chimani+ is $35.99 per year, less than one park entrance fee, and unlocks the version of Chimani built for repeat park travel.
$35.99/yrLess than one park entrance fee for unlimited planning, offline access, and ParklyTM-powered help.
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A quick look at trip planning, offline maps, ParklyTM, and park updates in the app.
Helpful answers before and after you download.
Does Chimani work offline?
Yes. Download maps and key park content before you go so you can keep navigating when service disappears.
Which parks are included?
Chimani includes guides across national parks, state parks, scenic drives, beach access, and other recreation areas.
Is it free?
Yes. Chimani is free to download, with core planning, guide, and map features available right from the app.
What’s included in the subscription?
The subscription includes unlimited trips, unlimited ParklyTM questions, offline maps, offline trips, and offline ParklyTM access. See the full Chimani+ plan.
What does ParklyTM do?
ParklyTM helps answer practical park questions fast, from nearby facilities and trail timing to what to prioritize once you arrive.
How do you pronounce Chimani?
Chimani is pronounced chee-MAH-nee, or as an easy way to remember it, “Chi-money.”
Why is it named Chimani?
The name comes from Chimanimani Mountains National Park in western Zimbabwe, which inspired founder Kerry Gallivan after an Outward Bound course there.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Cancel through the same app store where you subscribed, usually Apple App Store or Google Play, to stop the next renewal.
How do I restore my purchase?
Sign in with the same Chimani account, then use restore purchase in the app. If it still fails, contact support with your purchase details.
How do I move Chimani to a new phone?
Install Chimani on the new device, sign in with the same Apple ID or Google account, and restore your purchase if needed.
Why can’t I log in?
Try the sign-in method you used originally, such as Apple, Google, or email. If that fails, contact support with your device and app version.
How do I change my email address?
Contact support with your current email and the new one you want to use. We may need to verify account ownership first.
How do I delete my account?
Contact support with the email tied to your Chimani account. We may need to verify ownership before deleting it permanently.
How do I report a guide error?
Email support with the park name, where the issue appears, and the correction you recommend so we can review it.
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