Happy Fourth of July weekend! There's no better time to explore the great outdoors. And whether you're planning a picnic, a big day in the mountains, or an overlanding adventure, the Gaia GPS app has you covered with maps for every kind of adventure. Be sure to try our enhanced Cell Coverage map so you can see where you'll have service (or none at all!). 

While you're at it, check out these tips for how to make camping fun, get the latest on a new vaccine for tick bites, and find out why this author thinks fireworks should be banned.

See you out there!

-The Gaia GPS Team

How to Make Camping Fun This Fourth of July Weekend

If you can get past the lack of creature comforts, spending a night outside might be one of the most rewarding things you do

Tick Bites Are On the Rise—But New Vaccines Offer Hope

Lyme disease is one of the most debilitating tickborne illnesses. But a cure could be on its way.

Enhanced Cell Coverage Maps

Whether you’re looking to join video calls from the road or totally disconnect from the grid, our new, enhanced Cell Coverage maps are here to help.

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