NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭
@Kyle-Ski
About NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Cloudflare Workers, letting you query APIs for park overviews, trails, alerts, events, weather forecasts, and more via simple tool calls from your LLM of choice.
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nps-explorer-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭?
NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives LLMs context on U.S. national parks by integrating the National Park Service API, Recreation.gov API, and a weather API. It runs on Cloudflare Workers and lets users query park overviews, trails, alerts, events, weather forecasts, and campgrounds via tool calls.
How to use NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭?
Clone the repository, copy .dev.vars.example to .dev.vars and populate it with your own API keys. Then install dependencies with npm i and run locally with npm start. Deploy to Cloudflare Workers with npm run deploy. Test connectivity using the MCP Server Inspector (npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector).
Key features of NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭
- Query comprehensive park information and current conditions
- Find parks by state, activities, or amenities
- Retrieve current alerts, closures, and notifications
- Get upcoming park events (ranger talks, guided hikes, etc.)
- Plan visits with historical and forecast weather recommendations
- List campgrounds with detailed information
Use cases of NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭
- Plan a national park trip by combining park details, weather, and alerts
- Find parks matching specific criteria (state, activities, amenities)
- Check current trail conditions and campground availability
- Get weather forecasts for a specific park before visiting
- Discover upcoming events and educational programs at parks
FAQ from NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭
Which APIs does NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭 use?
It uses the National Park Service API, Recreation.gov API, and a weather API (weatherapi.com).
What are the prerequisites to run NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭?
You need a Cloudflare account with Workers and KV enabled, Node.js v18.20.4+, and API keys for NPS, Recreation.gov, and the weather API.
How do I deploy NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭 to production?
Run npm run deploy. You also need to create a GitHub OAuth App, set secrets (GITHUB_CLIENT_ID, GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET, COOKIE_ENCRYPTION_KEY), and set up a KV namespace in your Cloudflare account.
Are all tools fully functional?
getTrailInfo is under construction and findNearbyRecreation is not working correctly. Other tools listed in the README are marked as working.
Where does NPS Explorer MCP Server 🔭 run?
It runs on Cloudflare Workers and uses Cloudflare Durable Objects and Workers KV for state management and OAuth token storage.
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