National Park Service FAQs

Question 1

What are common parameters used to query the API?

Accepted Answer

Common parameters include `park_code` (e.g., 'yose' for Yosemite), `state_code` (e.g., 'CA' for California), and `search_term` to filter results. You can often leave `search_term` empty to retrieve all available data for a specific endpoint.

Question 2

What types of data can I access through this API?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of data, including basic park information, current alerts, news releases, activities, topics, facilities (campgrounds, visitor centers), amenities, educational content, events, tours, multimedia (photos, audio, video, webcams), fees, and real-time road conditions.

Question 3

What is the National Park Service API tool?

Accepted Answer

The National Park Service API is a comprehensive suite of 29 specialized API endpoints designed to provide extensive data and information for all National Park Service sites, catering to developers and researchers.

Question 4

How many data endpoints are available in this tool?

Accepted Answer

This powerful tool provides access to 29 distinct National Park Service data endpoints, offering unparalleled depth and breadth of park-related information for various applications.

Question 5

Can I get real-time or location-specific park information?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the API includes endpoints for real-time data such as road conditions, incidents, work zones, and live webcam feeds. You can also query specific information for individual parks using their unique park codes.

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