# Yellowstone SPOTR — Pullouts, Panoramas & Sights

> Yellowstone National Park pullout and sight discovery guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Leadaman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellowstone-spotr/id1179131928 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Leadaman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553474682)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellowstone-spotr/id1179131928/reviews.md

## What is Yellowstone SPOTR?

IInformation on selected Pullouts in 8 Parts of Yellowstone NP - Northern Tier Base, Antelope Valley, Dunraven & Canyon, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Lake East, Norris - Old Faithful, West Entrance & Swan Lake - Norris.
Features:
• Sights identified at Pullouts or on Maps
• Maps showing Pullouts & allowing Pullout selection
• Search by name for a Pullout (a place to go) or for a Sight (a place to see)
• Interacts with Yellowstone Wolves apps to relate Pullouts & Wolf Packs
• Browse through Pullouts or Sights

SPOTR stands for Sights & Panoramas Observed Traveling Roads & alludes to the spotting scopes used by wildlife watchers. Pullouts are designated places where you may pull off the road. The Panoramas show what the wildlife watchers see using their spotting scopes. Sights are physical features that can be seen from Pullouts or on Maps & might be a large area (e.g., a mountain, meadow, river or forest) or might be a single object (e.g., a tree or a rock). Many Sight names were created by the wildlife watchers to communicate locations of wildlife. Some names used in this app are unofficial & not shown on approved NPS Maps.

Version 9.1 content:
- Northern Tier Base - 124 Pullouts, 308 Pullout Sights, 87 Map Sights, 12 Maps, 45 digiscoped images
- Antelope Valley - 34 Pullouts, 58 Pullout Sights, 22 Map Sights, 2 Maps, 3 digiscoped images
- Dunraven & Canyon - 20 Pullouts, 27 Pullout Sights, 30 Map Sights, 3 Maps, 4 digiscoped images
- Hayden Valley - 56 Pullouts, 112 Pullout Sights, 26 Map Sights, 3 Maps, 10 digiscoped images
- Yellowstone Lake East - 19 Pullouts, 29 Pullout Sights, 25 Map Sights, 3 Maps, 2 digiscoped images
- Norris - Old Faithful - 43 Pullouts, 20 Pullout Sights, 219 Map Sights, 6 Maps
- West Entrance - 23 Pullouts, 18 Pullout Sights, 13 Map Sights, 3 Maps
- Swan Lake - Norris - 33 Pullouts, 25 Pullout Sights, 54 Map Sights, 5 Maps

You can select any Part on the Yellowstone NP Map & see its Section Maps. From the Section Maps, you can select a Pullout.  The app presents details for the selected Pullout, incl. Panoramas showing Sights & Latitude/Longitude.  You can navigate from the selected Pullout to a different Pullout. There are a few named Pullouts, identified as "Lat/Lon only", where no photos were taken.

You can use the Spot Me function to show your current location (incl. GPS coordinates) on Maps used in the app. The Park Map tab shows your location in relation to the app's Parts & the Pullouts you've most recently viewed. If you're located in one of the Parts defined in the app, your location is also shown on the Section Map tab.

On the Pullout details, you can select the Spotting Scope icon to see digiscoped images of selected Sights. You can touch the Yellowstone Wolves: The Years app icon in the upper right corner. If it's installed, that app shows which Wolf Pack(s) might be seen from that Pullout for that year. Conversely, while viewing a Wolf Pack in the Yellowstone Wolves: The Years app, you can touch the Yellowstone SPOTR icon in the app bar. You see the Pullouts in Yellowstone SPOTR where that Wolf Pack might be seen.

You can Search for a Sight by name. The app shows the Pullouts from which the Sight can be seen. For example, you could Search for the Bear Meadow Sight & learn that it can be seen from several Pullouts. You could select one of these Pullouts & swipe through its Panoramas. The USGS Maps used in the app show features where wildlife might be seen. These features are called Map Sights. You can Search for these by name. The app shows the feature highlighted on a Map. Some Map Sights can also be seen from Pullouts so the Search result contains both.

First-time users, unfamiliar with the names of Pullouts & Sights, should start with the Browse function. You can Browse through Pullouts & Sights. Choosing each of these Browse functions & perusing the images presented provides familiarity for using the Search function.

Wi-Fi access is not needed to use the app.

## Key features

- Pullout and sight identification
- Interactive park maps
- Searchable pullouts and sights
- GPS location tracking
- Integration with Yellowstone Wolves app
- Digiscoped images of sights

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yellowstone-spotr/id1179131928/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yelllowstone SpotR 6.2

*2024-01-30*

I’ve been using earlier editions of this app for years, and I am so thankful to have discovered it!  This newest edition has expanded coverage for the East Grand Loop.  I am looking forward to new updates for the West Grand Loop.

### 5/5 — Great for location identification

*2018-12-06, version 3.0*

I’m the kind of person who likes to know where I am in YNP whenever I’m taking my own photographs.  Since this app identifies each pullout along designated routes, I can get fairly accurate locations even without gps.  I thank the dedicated developers of this fine tool!

## Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone SPOTR

### What is Yellowstone SPOTR?

Yellowstone SPOTR is a free travel guide app for Yellowstone National Park. It focuses on identifying roadside pullouts and the sights or wildlife that can be observed from them.

### What information does Yellowstone SPOTR provide?

The app provides details on selected pullouts, including identified sights, maps, and the ability to search for specific locations. It also offers digiscoped images of sights and integrates with the Yellowstone Wolves app.

### Can I see my current location in Yellowstone SPOTR?

Yes, Yellowstone SPOTR features a 'Spot Me' function that displays your current GPS coordinates on the app's maps, showing your position relative to park sections and viewed pullouts.

### How does Yellowstone SPOTR interact with other apps?

Yellowstone SPOTR can interact with the Yellowstone Wolves: The Years app. If installed, it shows which wolf packs might be seen from specific pullouts, and vice versa.

### Is Yellowstone SPOTR available on all devices?

Yellowstone SPOTR is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users planning their trip.

### How often is Yellowstone SPOTR updated?

The app was last updated on December 7, 2025, with version 8.0. This indicates active development and content additions to the app.

### What is the age rating for Yellowstone SPOTR?

Yellowstone SPOTR has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users, including families traveling with young children to the park.

### Does Yellowstone SPOTR have ads?

No, Yellowstone SPOTR is ad-free. As a free application with no in-app purchases or ads, users can enjoy the content without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.1 — 2026-07-27

- Support added for Swan Lake - Norris
- New Maps, Pullouts, Panoramas, Sights
- Improved Panoramas, Digiscoped Images & Section Maps (re-processed for webp)
- Improved Search logic
- Minor corrections

### 9.0 — 2026-06-17

- Support added for West Entrance & Norris Junction - Old Faithful
- New Pullouts, Panoramas, Sights
- Panoramas for new Yellowstone River bridge
- Minor corrections

### 8.0 — 2025-12-07

What's new in Version 8.0:
- Revised user interface that's consistent across platforms
- Improved usability, navigation, size reduction
- New Pullouts, Panoramas, Sights & Digiscoped Images
- Route & Pullouts for new Yellowstone River bridge (Panoramas to be added later)
- Minor corrections

### 7.1 — 2024-10-28

What's new in Version 7.1:
- Additional Sights & Digiscoped Images
- Updated Panoramas for selected Pullouts
- In SpotMe dialog, Area names are now selectable on the YNP Map tab to see the Section Maps & Pullout names are now selectable on the Section Map tab
- Prepare for rollout of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia
- Minor corrections

### 7.0 — 2024-06-22

What's new in Version 7.0:
- Additional Area
- Additional Pullouts, Sights & Digiscoped Images
- Updated Panoramas for selected Pullouts
- Interface with Yellowstone Wolves: The Years
- Minor corrections

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