03 · THE FLOW
How it works
One structured database of rules, windows, and official sources — turned into tools that answer the question before you have to research it.
03 · THE FLOWHow it works
1
Search a permit
Find a place, activity, or timed-entry ticket among the permits we cover, with its official source.
2
Read the rule
How it opens, what it costs and the documents, with the official link and the date we checked it.
3
Save the date
Where the opening date is published, add it to your calendar or turn on the agency’s own notice. We don’t send alerts.
4
Book or prepare
Secure your spot at the official source — with checklist, documents, and backups ready.
02 · THE TOOLKITSmart tools for every traveler
View all featuresOne structured database of rules, windows, and official sources — turned into tools that answer the question before you have to research it.
Release calendar
Opening dates published by the official sources we checked, and the rule for rolling windows.
Calendar reminders
An .ics file for each confirmed opening date, so the reminder lives in your own calendar.
Lottery explainer
Steps, fees and required documents for each lottery, read on the official page, before you enter.
Sold-out Alternatives
Backup routes, nearby dates, and substitute experiences when the answer is “sold out.”
Trip Readiness Checklist
Documents, age limits, mandatory guides, and insurance — what each permit demands before you go.
Official source hub
The official link for every permit and the date we last checked the rule there.
How not to miss the opening
Opening dates checked on the official source for permits and lotteries, a calendar file (.ics) for each one, and how to turn on the official notice.
Calendar reminders