Alaska Geographic is a longtime supporter of Junior Ranger programs. The Junior Ranger program is an activity-based educational program found at many Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service locations. Participants learn about public lands and the valuable cultural and natural resources they preserve and protect by completing Junior Ranger activities. After participants complete an activity, they are sworn in as a Junior Ranger!
Have you visited a national park? Did you know that most parks have a Junior Ranger program? But what is the Junior Ranger program? It’s an activity-based educational program at most national parks for children (designed for ages 5-13, although anyone can participate). By completing the activity book at a national park you can earn a [...]
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Lists of National Park Service Junior Ranger Programs by State and Region of the United States.
Event Description: The Ridgway State Park Junior Ranger Program is proudly sponsored by the Friends of Ridgway State Park. Suitable for ages 5 and up, the Junior Ranger Program gives participants a unique look into the historical, recreational and environmental assets of both our park and south west Colorado. To become a Patched Junior Ranger, participants 8 and older must complete at least one activity or adventure from every page of the book as well as attend one of the park hosted environmental education programs. Children 7 and younger need to complete at least 5 pages of the Junior Ranger book. If you are a little short on time, complete as many of the activities as you can to become a Badged Junior Ranger. Once you have completed enough of the adventures and activities to be awarded either your patch or badge head up to the Visitor Center so a Ranger can review your work, swear you in and give you your prize!
The National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program is a fun way for kids to learn more about a park during their visit. Here’s how you can play along.
Learn about the programs and activities kids will enjoy the most on a visit to the National Parks or Monuments!
Learn about the Gold Rush that changed our state, our nation, and the world! Once you’ve completed the program, you can earn your Junior Ranger Patch
One of the best kept secrets at our nation's parks is the Junior Ranger program. A great free educational fun activity for the entire family.
Ultimate Guide to US National Park Junior Ranger Program including Junior Ranger programs you can earn at home! Check out all of the park badges
Travel guide by: Melissa Moore | Memorials and Monuments in Washington DC - How to earn the National Mall and Memorial Parks Junior Ranger BadgeThe day before the peak bloom of DCs famous cherry blossoms, I took my kids to the National Mall to earn their National Mall and Memorial Parks Junior Ranger and a Cherry Blossom Festival Junior Ranger Badge. We spend from 9AM-4PM walking around the National Mall and Memorials. The Cherry
The National Park Service Junior Ranger Program is a great way for kids to learn the history of each National Park Location, earn Junior Ranger Badges, and in most cases, it's free!
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BLM: Downloadable Junior Ranger Program Directory – SPG Family Adventure Network
The National Park Service's Junior Ranger Program: Not Just for Kids
Many of the units in the National Wildlife Refuge system have their own Junior Ranger, Junior Refuge Manager, and/or Junior Biologist Programs for which you can earn unique badges and patches just like in the National Park System!Also, like their NPS cousins, the NWR system has a stamp program, known as the Blue Goose Passport
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Visiting U.S. National Parks with kids is an excellent way to introduce them to the great outdoors and the natural world. National Parks offer a wide range of activities and experiences that can be both fun and educational for children of all ages. To enhance their experience, the National Park Service (NPS) offers a Junior Ranger program, which is designed to provide children with an interactive and educational experience while visiting National Parks. The program allows children to explore the park, learn about its resources and history, and take an active role in protecting the park. It is a great way for families to spend time together and create memories that will last a lifetime.
If you have plans to visit any national parks this year, check out the Junior Ranger Program. It's a fun way to learn and explore together!
