Alabama Great Escapes for Android

11 things about Alabama Great Escapes

1. The Forest Service has a new virtual tour guide to assist visitors with planning recreation activities on the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee National Forests.

2. Forest visitors downloading the new Forest Service mobile app will be welcomed by “Eva Longleaf” a Forest Service virtual tour guide providing information on recreation activities, national forest history and what is happening in the natural world surrounding them.

3. “Eva” talks to visitors about recreation activities, history and forest management activities they can expect to see while visiting the National Forests in Alabama.

4. Eva Longleaf communicates (one-way) with visitors to assist them in planning activities while on the Bankhead, Talladega, Conecuh and Tuskegee National Forest.

5. Visitors can download the Eva Longleaf mobile application before visiting the national forest to be available whether or not there is an internet connection.

6. The mobile device application is for outdoor enthusiasts interested in planning trips to Alabama’s four national forests –Bankhead, Talladega, Conecuh and Tuskegee.

7. Download the informative mobile app that features Eva Longleaf, a conversational tour guide who explains great escapes on the National Forests in Alabama.

8. Eva Longleaf will explain how national forests are working forests where you can expect to see controlled burns, tree thinning, tree planting and other management activities throughout the year.

9. Visitors will also learn about the history of each national forest in Alabama.

10. The projects are focused on maintaining the health and resilience of national forests while at the same time providing products and services to the public.

11. For 508 compliance, a script is provided for visitors on the mobile app.