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NPS API

NPS (nps.gov) has 2 public methods: list park alerts and get National Park Service site visiting details. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • List park alerts

    Lists current alerts for a named National Park Service park from its Current Conditions page, in the order shown on the page.

    Returns park name, conditions page URL, park code, alerts (type, title, description, links)

    Readnps.gov/list_park_alerts

  • Get National Park Service site visiting details

    Finds a National Park Service site by name in the NPS state directories and returns its fees, hours, visitor centers, contacts, directions and entry booking guidance.

    Returns official name, designation, states, description, entrance fees, hours, visitor centers, phone, email, directions, reservation requirement, park URL and code

    Readnps.gov/get_park