Chimani leverages mobile app gamification to get people to discover less-crowded parks

Chimani, A leading developer of mobile apps for the travel and recreation industry, is proud to continue its app’s content expansion with the inclusion of state parks, national forests, and wildlife refuges and an enhanced travelogue feature that allows users to track all of their park trips.

Chimani users can "check in" and record their visits—current and past—to receive exclusive verified badges when they are physically located at a park. Travelers can review all of their park visits in one location and track your progress towards visiting every national park! It's the ultimate park bucket-list builder.

All Chimani guides continue to work seamlessly offline and without the need for a cell signal—including the maps! You can use your phone’s GPS to find your exact location on detailed topographic maps.

This summer, users can earn new Nikon badges when they participate in the 2023 Great Outdoors Challenge. Chimani has teamed with Nikon and Adventures on the Gorge, the largest outdoor outfitter at New River Gorge National Park, the newest National Park in the system. Chimani has integrated Nikon badges across 25,000+ dedicated points-of-interest and free
access to the app’s topographic maps.

When users take part in the Great Outdoors Challenge on the Chimani app, they will also be entered for a chance to win a grand prize from Adventures on the Gorge which includes four-day/three-night trip for two to their River Resort, a guided white-water rafting trip for two, a canopy tour for two, daily breakfast and a $1,000 travel stipend. Second and third prize winners will receive Nikon ProStaff and Monarch binoculars.

“We are eager to help Nikon's customers discover the many public lands and unique points-of-interest that surround them and help encourage them to discover new destinations that may not be on their radar.” said Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Founder of Chimani, Inc. “We are equally excited to align with Nikon to encourage Americans to visit new parks that are as amazing as many of the most popular, without the crowds.”

Whether spotting birds and wildlife, stargazing, hiking or exploring, the Nikon name has always been synonymous with superior clarity for maximum sharpness at extreme distances. The Monarch series is coveted for their optical excellence, robust build quality and unwavering performance that is ready for an adventure in nearly any environment.  The latest generation of PROSTAFF series binoculars offers exceptional brightness and an affordable and easy gateway to viewing the fantastic sights nature has to offer.

For more information and to learn how you can play, visit www.chimani.com or www.outdoorchallenge.info.

About Chimani
Chimani, Inc. is a leading developer of mobile apps for national and state parks travelers. Chimani’s app includes details on all public lands in the United States—including national and state parks. Users can also join the Chimani subscription which includes unlimited access to 70+ detailed national park and state-wide travel guides, offline maps and discounts. Chimani can be download for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For additional information, visit www.chimani.com

About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon Sports and Recreational Optics including premium binoculars, fieldscopes and laser rangefinders; products expertly engineered from Nikon’s vast experience as the global leader in precision optics. Nikon is renowned for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of consumer and professional equipment for video and image capture, including the revolutionary Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras, D-SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and COOLPIX® compact digital cameras. For more information on Nikon's full line of recreational optics, please visit us online or dial (800) NIKON-US.

About Adventures on the Gorge
At Adventures on the Gorge, opportunities for guided outdoor experiences abound! Experience the rush of whitewater. Soar through the air on a zipline. Hike, fish, paddle, climb, ride, trek, and play! No other resort near New River Gorge National Park offers the diversity of wilderness activities you’ll find here. Guests can stay at a wide range of accommodations across 350 acres. The river resort is your outdoor playground in and around the New River Gorge National Park, the newest in the country, which is blessed with hundreds of trails, sandstone cliffs, stunning views, and the largest lake in the state. Whether you’re a family with little ones or an adrenaline-craving group of adults, there’s an adventure for you at Adventures on the Gorge.