Trazzler is a free app that makes it simple for you to find great places nearby. But more than that, it's a bold new experiment that blends editorial vision and the collective creativity and wisdom of thousands of smart people like you—a place where you collaborate with editors to scout out, photograph, and cover the places you love best.

Through the Trazzler Open Places project, all of our editorially selected and vetted content is available free to nonprofits, public radio stations, parks, schools, tourism bureaus, publications, and other approved organizations. Our open network of publication-quality information about places can be used to promote any neighborhood, town, or region. Our guarantee: on Trazzler, your work will always be in good company, surrounded by smart writing and excellent photos, and you’ll always get a byline on your writing and photography, whether it’s showcased on Trazzler or a partner site.

Download our free app and you'll see what we mean:

• See your work showcased on the sites of nonprofit organizations like VisitCalifornia.com.
• Scout out new places and send them to our editors who will review them and respond within 24 hours.
• Submit a photo on any place to enter this week's contest.
• Find editorially vetted places close to you.
• Follow friends and other contributors with similar interests and tastes.
• Get notified every week when new contests and prizes launch.
• Create a professional portfolio of photos and writing with feedback from editors.
• Read our creative manifesto to see how serious we are about changing the way that people explore the world and share photos and writing about their favorite places.