How are you Dummies!? Today I'll give you a somber look at how to add maps, layers, and waypoints to Avenza Maps. I've been using Avenza for years and I love it!

However, it has some quirks. Avenza is not a good program for cross-country travel or long road trips. The way Avenza works is that you have to download a map for each area you go to. For example, if you travel from one forest to another, you must download both maps separately and they are only useful once you enter the mapped area. Once you enter the mapped area, a blue dot will indicate your location and no cellular connection is required.

Another quirk is that if you have a GPX or KML file, such as The Florida Adventure Trail or The Georgia Traverse, you have to download multiple maps for each file and import that file into each associated map. The Florida Adventure Trail covers over 1,200 miles through numerous mapped areas, so you would need to download each mapped area and load the file onto each map. Sort of a pain in the ass….

The alternative would be to use a program like Gaia Maps or OnX Maps. These are both full GPS maps that allow you to load a large file once and then display it in its entirety. They both also have more detailed maps of national forests and some state forests.

Avenza Cards – https://store.avenza.com/

National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps in Florida – https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/florida/maps-pubs

Find a forest search bar – https://www.fs.usda.gov/

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