We’re excited to announce the launch of usparkfinder.com - a fast, minimalist, and powerful tool designed to help you explore America’s national parks with ease.

Whether you’re a hiker, road tripper, history lover, or stargazer, usparkfinder.com helps you:

🔍 What You Can Do

🌲 Browse parks by state, activity, or topic of interest
⚠️ View real-time alerts and events pulled directly from the National Park Service
🌤️ See live 3-day weather forecasts and alerts via WeatherAPI
🗺️ Check park maps, contact info, hours, entrance fees, and more
📸 Explore beautiful park images and curated details — all in one place

🛠️ Behind the Scenes
• Frontend: Built with PHP, JavaScript, Python, OpenAI API, and Google Maps
• Backend: MySQL database with smart Python scripts running daily data syncs
• Data Sources: Official NPS API
• Hosting: Securely self-hosted with automated updates (cron jobs)
• Features: Live search, multi-filter navigation, and responsive design