Would these outdoor guides make a fun Valentine gift? Apps-olutely

If you’re still stumped for a Valentine’s Day present, here are two ideas that will fit in the palm of your -- or your beloved’s -- hand. You can download them right now; no gift-wrapping required.

Chimani App for Yosemite National Park: Chimani specializes in designing apps about national parks. The Yosemite app for iPhone or Android is on sale for half-price through Monday for $4.99. It features a map of the entire park, plus GPS points and hiking trails. The app also includes a 45-minute audio tour of the California park and up-to-date ranger events and shuttle-bus schedules. If you just want a sampler, you can buy a “lite” version for 99 cents. Available at iTunes or Android Market. Check out Chimani’s website for more information.

CalParks app from the California State Parks Foundation: This free app is available only for the iPhone. Designed by EveryTrail, it includes guides to more than 45 state parks and beaches, with trail information, pictures, video clips and more. I like the trail maps that label intersections, view spots and cool sites such as waterfalls along the way. More information can be found at the foundation’s Travel Center Web page.

I haven’t yet used either of these apps in the field. If you beat me to it, let me know what you think in the comments section below.