Back Roads Explorer 3D by National Geographic

Back Roads Explorer 3D combines topographic maps and up-to-date road information for all 50 states to help you get to your destination and back again.

Print maps, create elevation profiles, and watch a 3D visual fly-thru of your trip before you go!

Back Roads Explorer 3D is GPS-ready out of the box - there are no upgrades required. Easily transfer waypoints and routes between your GPS and Back Roads Explorer 3D by using the planning wizard.

With Back Roads Explorer you can:

. View any map in 3D and fly along any trail with 3D fly-thru's.
· Seamlessly scroll across the entire US with four levels of map detail, including 1:100,000 scale topographic maps.
· Customize and print photo-quality maps.
· Add current road and street information and 3D shaded relief.
· Draw your own routes and create elevation profiles.
· Export maps to Palm or Pocket PC.
· Load your GPS with routes & waypoints. Sample Maps
· Geographic Data Technology (GDT) has partnered with National Geographic to provide the most recent 2003 road database available. Back Roads Explorer 3D gets you to your destination and back again with confidence.
· Customize maps in Back Roads Explorer 3D with digital photos, notes, symbols, and web links. You can draw your own routes and create elevation profiles to see distance and all the ups and downs. After customizing your map, print photo-quality maps on your inkjet or laser printer.
· Create your own waterproof trail maps on Adventure Paper (sold separately).

· System Requirements:

Windows:
· 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, NT 4.0 and higher
· 486 DX/66 MHz PC or faster
· 64 MB RAM + 8 MB video memory
· 2x CD-ROM drive
· Monitor supporting thousands of colors
· Works with all color and black & white printers supported by these operating systems.

Mac:
· OS 10.2 or above
· 350 MHz G3 or faster
· 128 MB RAM + 16 MB video memory
· Works with all color and black & white printers supported by OS 10.2 and higher.