# National Park Kiosk — A Guide to the National Parks

> Comprehensive guide to US National Parks with NPS API data. (iPhone/iPad app by Sam Blum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-park-kiosk/id1465222121 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sam Blum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448067874)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-park-kiosk/id1465222121/reviews.md

## What is National Park Kiosk?

The National Parks have been a staple of America for over 100 years, and the National Park Service (NPS) has been the primary contributor to their success in both preserving beauty and ensuring the safety of visitors. National Park Kiosk uses data pulled directly from the NPS API, so it's always updated and accessible. This is your one-stop destination for finding important, concise information to help plan your next National Park adventure. 

You can use NPS Kiosk to:
- Search for specific information with state filtering and relevance-based keyword search
- Explore suggested things to do recommended by and for specific national parks
- Find details about visitor centers and nearby campgrounds.
- Stay up to date with alerts, articles, events, and news releases
- View an interactive map of the park and surrounding area
- Learn more about your destination with educational information including classroom lesson plans and guides on relevant people and places
- Access the full park website directly within the app
- Experience each park's beauty with image collections chosen by the National Park Service

National Park Kiosk was proudly recognized as a coding challenge winning submission to the 2019 Capital One Software Engineering Summit.

## Key features

- Search park information by state and keywords
- Explore suggested activities
- Find visitor center and campground details
- Stay updated on alerts and events
- View interactive park maps
- Access educational content and guides
- Direct access to full park websites


## Frequently asked questions about National Park Kiosk

### What information does National Park Kiosk provide?

National Park Kiosk provides up-to-date information pulled directly from the NPS API. This includes details on suggested activities, visitor centers, campgrounds, alerts, events, news releases, and educational content about people and places.

### How does National Park Kiosk help plan a park visit?

You can search for specific information using state filtering and keyword search. The app also offers suggested things to do, details about visitor centers and campgrounds, and interactive maps to help you plan your itinerary.

### Is National Park Kiosk free to use?

Yes, National Park Kiosk is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### Does National Park Kiosk have ads?

Yes, National Park Kiosk contains advertisements.

### What devices is National Park Kiosk available on?

National Park Kiosk is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is National Park Kiosk updated?

The latest version of National Park Kiosk is 4.0, last updated on September 12, 2022. The app is designed to pull real-time data from the NPS API, ensuring information is always current.

### What is the age rating for National Park Kiosk?

National Park Kiosk has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Where can I find the full park website within National Park Kiosk?

You can access the full park website directly within the National Park Kiosk app. This provides a seamless transition for more in-depth information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2022-09-12

- Park pages now display a collection of images showcasing the park's natural beauty and wonder
- Updated for iOS 16

### 3.3 — 2022-01-07

- Introducing "Things To Do"
National Park Kiosk now helps you brainstorm activities for popular National Parks! After selecting a park, explore suggested things to do recommended by the National Park Service for that specific park. Each activity displays location, description, price, and reservation information. Never run out of ideas again for your itinerary!

- Minor bug fixes

### 3.2 — 2021-09-18

- Updated for iOS 15
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 3.1 — 2021-05-20

- Minor view updates and performance enhancements

### 3.0.1 — 2020-12-28

Thank you for providing helpful feedback on Version 3.0! We're glad you are enjoying the new features and design. Today's update improves your experience with:
- Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

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