MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest mobile tour app not only provides visitors a self-guided tour of the forest, it also sends real time alerts on topics such as wildland fires, weather and road conditions, and closures.

By downloading the app, forest visitors can plan their trip, discover recreational opportunities, learn about natural and cultural sites, locate sites of interest and by accepting the notifications message, receive alerts.

Once the content is downloaded onto a visitor's device, the information can be accessed at any time.

“Our mobile app helps the Mendocino National Forest harness the power of mobile technology and reach a wide audience interested in visiting the forest. We hope the public finds the app useful,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.

Please download the app from the App Store or Google Play:

– iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mendocino-national-forest/id1257881345?ls=1&mt=8 ;
– Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toursphere.mendonf .

This app was developed in partnership with OnCell and is one of many upcoming apps that are part of a new program to assist National Forests in providing free educational mobile tours.

OnCell is the leading digital storytelling platform for cultural destinations and other interesting places.

More information about OnCell can be found at www.oncell.com.