Hunting and Gathering

Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills. Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways. Schedule: Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger! Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler! Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist! Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer! Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours. Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Join us this Saturday as we demonstrate the craft of whittling inside Tyler Bend Visitor Center at Buffalo National River! Volunteer Ricky Hoyt will be showcasing and creating art shaped with steady, determined hands. Gain a better understanding on local folk art through understanding his technique, advice and thought process!

Boxley Mill, where water drove the stones, the stones shaped the grain, and the grain shaped the valley. One grain at a time, a community grew—leaving the mill as a patient witness. Join a ranger and volunteers as we explore the history in and around Boxley Mill. Learn how the mill came to be, how it produced cornmeal and flour and its connections to the local community. Drop-in tours are offered throughout the day, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

Experience the park after dark! Join a ranger to walk the Longleaf Pine Trail after sunset and observe the wonders of the night sky through a telescope as the sky gets dark. If conditions allow, we'll look at the Moon, Saturn, and distant objects in our galaxy. The hike is 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight for the return hike in the darkness. Meet at the visitor center . All ages are welcome!

Boxley Mill, where water drove the stones, the stones shaped the grain, and the grain shaped the valley. One grain at a time, a community grew—leaving the mill as a patient witness. Join a ranger and volunteers as we explore the history in and around Boxley Mill. Learn how the mill came to be, how it produced cornmeal and flour and its connections to the local community. Drop-in tours are offered throughout the day, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills. Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways. Schedule: Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger! Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler! Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist! Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer! Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.

Boxley Mill, where water drove the stones, the stones shaped the grain, and the grain shaped the valley. One grain at a time, a community grew—leaving the mill as a patient witness. Join a ranger and volunteers as we explore the history in and around Boxley Mill. Learn how the mill came to be, how it produced cornmeal and flour and its connections to the local community. Drop-in tours are offered throughout the day, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

Are you afraid of the dark? Stroll the Sundew Trail after dark with a ranger and hear stories of Big Thicket legends, spooky animals, and more... if you dare! Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Boxley Mill, where water drove the stones, the stones shaped the grain, and the grain shaped the valley. One grain at a time, a community grew—leaving the mill as a patient witness. Join a ranger and volunteers as we explore the history in and around Boxley Mill. Learn how the mill came to be, how it produced cornmeal and flour and its connections to the local community. Drop-in tours are offered throughout the day, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

Stroll the Pitcher Plant Trail with a ranger for a closer look at the preserve's carnivorous plants and misunderstood creatures. This 60-minute, 1-mile, family-friendly walk is sure to make you think twice about the critters most of us try to avoid in nature! Meet at the Pitcher Plant Trail on County Road 4850 in Warren. No reservations. All ages welcome!

Though the Visitor Centers and business offices will be closed, access into the Preserve is still available. There are no ranger-led activities available on this day.