This database is a fun resource to use when researching what flora and fauna is present in each of the US National and State Parks. It includes detailed lists of all species found in each of the parks with their category (plant, mammal, bird, etc.), scientific name, common name, and occurrence rate. Not only is this a great resource for general research of the parks and their wildlife, but it is also a great way to educate oneself on which parks may have possible plant allergens to visitors with plant allergies.
This database is a detailed collection of the different visitation numbers the US National Parks have received over the decades they have operated and existed. There is an interactive map feature to click on each state to find national and state parks easily, and the data spans back to the early 1900s for some parks. There are different features to view the data by monthly visits, summer visits, overnight stays, and so on.
This is another database provided by the National Parks Services which houses reports, journal articles, tabular and spatial datasets, dissertations and other files based on national park research. Users can use a quick or advanced search to narrow results based on keywords, park unit, or record type. This is extremely helpful to those looking into what research is currently being conducted in the field of the National Park Services such as cultural research, science-based research, or natural resource research.
This resource is for anyone interested in or planning on conducting any kind of research at any of the US National Parks. This webpage provides information on the Research Permit and Reporting System (RPRS) and why different permits may or may not be needed. It also provides links and explantations on how to make an account on the NPS website and begin applying for permits when one is ready!