About ExplorUS
ExplorUS (often styled as “ExplorUS”) is a hospitality management and park‑concessions company that operates lodging, restaurants, camp stores, marinas, and other visitor services in parks and historic sites throughout the United States. Formerly known as Ortega National Parks, the company focuses on small to mid‑sized operations where it can upgrade guest services while preserving natural, historic, and cultural resources. Its corporate headquarters is in the Kansas City metro area, and its portfolio spans dozens of national and state parks, forest recreation areas, and historic destinations nationwide.
A charge labeled “SQ *EXPLORUS 7999 LEAWOOD KS” most likely comes from a purchase processed via Square at an ExplorUS‑run location or office—such as a campsite or cabin booking, tour or activity, restaurant or café bill, gift shop or convenience-store purchase, marina rental, or other on‑site recreation or retail service. The MCC 7999 code generally corresponds to recreation or amusement services, which aligns with ExplorUS’s park‑based hospitality operations. Depending on the site, the charge could be a one‑time transaction, a deposit or prepayment for a reservation, or an incidental charge (like equipment rental or retail items) tied to a stay.
If you have questions about the charge, start by checking confirmation emails, park reservation records, and receipts from any recent trips to national or state parks or historic attractions, especially where you recall paying via a tablet or mobile card reader. The goexplorus.com website lists many of the parks and facilities they manage and often includes contact information for each site, as well as corporate contact channels. If you still can’t place the transaction, you can contact ExplorUS or the specific park property directly with the transaction date and amount so they can look it up; alternatively, your card issuer can investigate or dispute the charge if it appears unauthorized.