🏞️ General Questions About Park Scouts
We cover state, national, county, city parks, nature preserves, and hidden local gems.
We love visiting Parks of all kinds — anything that gets us away from the 9-to-5. We can't be everywhere, though, so please double-check the details with your intended destination. Whatever the weather, keep your Adventure ready for anything, even the Unexpected.
Each park gets a Scout Score based on firsthand visits, amenities, cleanliness, safety, and more.
Great scenery, clean trails, accessibility, and a range of activities like hiking, fishing, and camping.
Yes! We feature both major state parks and smaller local gems.
At least twice a year, plus real-time updates based on feedback and news.
User reviews are coming soon. You can still send us your feedback via the contact form.
Use our interactive map, search tool, or browse by region.
Yes. We highlight hiking trails, campsites, picnic areas, and RV access when available.
We list any known fees, but recommend checking the park’s official site for updates.
We aim to help everyone—from families to solo explorers—enjoy Michigan’s parks.
🧭 Using the ParkScouts Website
Use filters to search by activity, location, features (like lakes or playgrounds), and more.
They show features like restrooms, trails, dog-friendliness, accessibility, etc.
Bookmarking is coming soon! For now, use your browser’s bookmark tool.
Yes. Use filters or search keywords to quickly find parks with specific features.
Use our contact page to report updates or changes.
🌲 Contributing & Community
Yes! You can submit media through our form or email.
Submit it on our Suggest a Park page—we’re always scouting new spots.
Coming soon—we’re working on a user review system.
We scout independently and also take input from visitors and park officials.
📍 Michigan Focus
We’re proud Michiganders and passionate about the outdoors—it made sense to start here.
We cover the entire state—from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula and everywhere in between.
Yes, we include national parks and scenic sites like Isle Royale and Pictured Rocks.
Yes. We tag parks that are pet-friendly, accessible, or have adaptive facilities.
📈 Future Plans
Yes! Phase 2 will cover the USA, and Phase 3 will feature parks in Canada.
We’re aiming for a launch soon—follow us for updates and launch announcements.
Have more questions?
Thanks for checking out our FAQ section! If you didn’t find the answer you were looking for, we’re here to help. You can submit your question using the form below, and we’ll do our best to get back to you—or even add it to this page to help other park explorers like you.
Happy adventuring from all of us at ParkScouts! 🌲