I originally heard about this app on Reddit while I was researching for our Maui trip. It was recommended for the road to Hana specifically. I downloaded it, and it was A GAME CHANGER. Not only did it do an excellent job of knowing where we were and reminding my us when to turn despite not having any cell service, but the history lessons and music interspersed along the drive were fabulous! We learned a lot and it gave us a lot of great talking points for the road trip and memories.
At one point, the guide recommended a small unmarked lava tube and without the gps location telling us when and where to park I would’ve missed it. As we were walking over to explore it, some people at the parking lot walked over to ask us what we were doing crawling into a seemingly small hole in the side of the road!
Since then, I’ve also bought a tour for Yosemite National Park. Once again, great at knowing our location despite no service and excellent history lessons and music. It’s super helpful and finding things to do if you aren’t super planners. It’s enough to buy the guide and head in, deciding what to do along the way!
We will continue to use Shaka Guides for our NP and Hawaii adventures!