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Architecture Diagram

Inspiration

Our team was inspired by the challenge of making national park exploration more accessible and informative. We noticed that while there's abundant park data available, it's often scattered and difficult to navigate. ZenTrail aims to solve this by providing a unified, AI-powered platform for park discovery and trip planning.

What it does

Core Features

Interactive trail maps with real-time difficulty visualization
AI-powered park assistant for personalized recommendations
Integrated campground booking system
Activity-based exploration interface
Real-time trail conditions and accessibility information
Offline map functionality -Custom travel iternary

Technical Stack

Frontend: React + TypeScript, TailwindCSS
Backend: Node.js, Express
Database: MongoDB
APIs: National Park Service, OpenAI GPT-4
Mapping: Leaflet.js, OpenStreetMap

Challenges we ran into

Data Integration
- Standardizing diverse trail data formats
- Implementing efficient GeoJSON processing
- Managing real-time updates
Performance Optimization
- Handling large datasets of trail coordinates
- Optimizing map rendering
- Managing state updates efficiently
User Experience
- Creating intuitive navigation paths
- Designing responsive interfaces
- Implementing smooth transitions