Intermountain Histories
Charles Redd Center @ BYU
About
Explore the history of the Intermountain West with this educational app. It offers scholarly information, stories, and virtual tours of historic sites using a GPS-enabled map. Discover the diverse peoples, places, and events of the region through photos, videos, and audio interviews.
What's New in Intermountain Histories
4.2.1
April 22, 2026
Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.
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FAQ
What historical regions does Intermountain Histories cover?
Intermountain Histories covers scholarly information and interpretive stories for the Intermountain West regions of Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
How does Intermountain Histories help users explore historic sites?
The app features an interactive GPS-enabled map that allows users to take virtual or physical walking tours. As a personal tour guide, it provides historical information, photographs, documentary videos, audio interviews, and oral histories.
Is Intermountain Histories updated regularly?
Yes, new historical markers are continually added to the map as collaborators conduct new research. Users are encouraged to check back often for updated content.
What kind of content can I expect from Intermountain Histories?
You can discover the histories of the region’s peoples, places, institutions, events, and cultures. The app provides carefully researched histories developed by students and professors.
Is Intermountain Histories available on other platforms?
While the mobile app is available for iPhone and iPad, a full web-based version of Intermountain Histories is also accessible online at http://www.intermountainhistories.org.
How is the historical information in Intermountain Histories sourced?
The content is developed through collaborative research by students and professors from institutions across the Intermountain West, managed and hosted by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
Does Intermountain Histories have ads?
No, Intermountain Histories is a free app and does not contain advertisements.
What is the age rating for Intermountain Histories?
Intermountain Histories has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about history.
