A number of new smartphone applications aim to help hikers, rock climbers, and adventurers of all kinds make their escapes. The iPhone and Android apps list campgrounds and outdoor activities in an area, and run from free to about $5 each. Some apps, such as Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder, which is free on Apple, focus on public campgrounds. CampFinder, produced by CampingRoadTrip.com, gathers together nearly 14,000 campgrounds. READ MORE
