Become a Junior Ranger! This park is a window into the past with a fossil record spanning nearly 50 million years! Here, the rock layers record the time after dinosaurs went extinct and mammals diversified to dominate the landscape. While visiting the park complete as many activities as you can and turn it in to a Ranger for your badge. The Jr Ranger book cannot be mailed to be worked on outside t…
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• Discover by using your senses.
• Find clues to ancient habitats.
• Imagine ancient plants and animals.
• Explore the trails, visitor center, and historic areas.
• Observe, reflect and learn, so you can help protect this very special place.
• Print then cut your own badge now.
• Show your work to a ranger at the Thomas Condon Visitor Center in the Sheep Rock Unit. Then you will receive your wooden Junior Ranger badge!
• Hydrate: Be sure to drink lots of water while driving and hiking around John Day Fossil Beds.
• Get Comfortable: Wear good shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
• Take Care: Be careful where you put your hands and feet: snakes and spiders may be resting under rocks and in holes.
• Be Good Company: Hike with other people. If you get lost, stay in one place.
• Please do take pictures, take away rich and lasting memories, and take your time exploring the area.
• But please, don’t take rocks, flowers, or other natural items. This will ensure that our wild animals have the things they need to survive. Also, please do not touch any artifacts you find.
• Leaving things in place allows future visitors to enjoy the same experiences you’ve had.
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Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers · Rocky Mountain National Park
Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers to Explore! Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley is a great place for Junior Rangers of all ages and their families to explore the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. Junior Ranger Headquarters will open for the summer season on May 23. Hidden Valley is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park along Trail Ridge Road, approximately 8 miles from the Fall River and Beaver Meadows entrances to the park.
Colonial Dress-Up Trunk · Fort Stanwix National Monument
This activity can be found in the Gregg Barrack's Station inside the historic fort. When's the last time you played dress-up? When you visit the park make sure to check out the Colonial Dress-Up Trunk! Dress as a Continental Soldier. Try on a little girl's clothes. Who could you be? Bonus activity: Dress-up the whole family and take a picture in the fort together!
Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger · Great Basin National Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Visitor Centers. Great Basin Offer two Junior Ranger programs; Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger Night Explorer . Booklets are available at the visitor center or online.
Become a Jean Lafitte B.A.R.K. Ranger · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Hey dogs! Are you sniffing out your next adventure? Most National Park Service locations offer a Junior Ranger program designed for kids to explore and learn through self-guided activities. Our pets are part of the family, and they visit our park sometimes too! The B.A.R.K. Ranger program is all about our fur babies learning how to responsibly visit the park. Does your pup have what it takes to lead the pack in park etiquette? Follow these simple steps and your dog can earn their official B.A.R.K. Ranger badge! Her…
Become a Padre Island Junior Ranger · Padre Island National Seashore
Are you interested in exploring ? Would you like to learn more about the national parks that belong to you? Do you want to learn how you can help protect these special places? If so, become a Padre Island Junior Ranger! The Junior Ranger activity books are appropriate for all ages and are a great way to learn about the natural wonders of the national seashore. How to Get Started Becoming a Padre Island Junior Ranger is fun and easy. Stop by the visitor center when you arrive at the park to get started. Two books ar…
Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers
Rocky Mountain National Park
Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers to Explore! Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley is a great place for Junior Rangers of all ages and their families to explore the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. Junior Ranger Headquarters will open for the summer season on May 23. Hidden Valley is located on…
Colonial Dress-Up Trunk
Fort Stanwix National Monument
This activity can be found in the Gregg Barrack's Station inside the historic fort. When's the last time you played dress-up? When you visit the park make sure to check out the Colonial Dress-Up Trunk! Dress as a Continental Soldier. Try on a little girl's clothes. Who could you be? Bonus activity: Dress-up the whole f…
Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger
Great Basin National Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Visitor Centers. Great Basin Offer two Junior Ranger programs; Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger Night Explorer . Booklets are available at the visitor center or online.
Become a Jean Lafitte B.A.R.K. Ranger
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Hey dogs! Are you sniffing out your next adventure? Most National Park Service locations offer a Junior Ranger program designed for kids to explore and learn through self-guided activities. Our pets are part of the family, and they visit our park sometimes too! The B.A.R.K. Ranger program is all about our fur babies le…
Become a Padre Island Junior Ranger
Padre Island National Seashore
Are you interested in exploring ? Would you like to learn more about the national parks that belong to you? Do you want to learn how you can help protect these special places? If so, become a Padre Island Junior Ranger! The Junior Ranger activity books are appropriate for all ages and are a great way to learn about the…
Check-out a Junior Ranger Discovery Pack
Padre Island National Seashore
Calling all Junior Rangers! We encourage families and groups visiting with children to check out a free Junior Ranger Discovery Pack from the Malaquite Visitor Center. Each pack contains an variety of educational field guides, equipment, and supplies for those who are eager to learn about Padre Island while exploring t…
Amache Junior Ranger
Amache National Historic Site
Become at Amache Junior Ranger! Rose and Mas will lead you through what life was like as children at Amache. Activities will help reinforce the the story. Books are available at the Amache Museum.
Become a Junior Ranger at Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Explore. Learn. Protect. Junior Ranger Program The Junior Ranger Program at Pinnacles National Park is a fun and educational way for kids to explore and learn about the park’s unique ecosystems, wildlife, and geological features. Designed for children of all ages, this program encourages young visitors to engage with t…
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.
Explore the wonders of the sky - even during the day! Join us for a FREE hands-on activity that reveals the science, stories, and sights above us. A fun, engaging, and educational activity for all ages will be included. Program will be held at the Birthplace Unit of the park.
Set out with Environmental Education Intern Abby to explore the granite tors of Serpentine Hot Springs! We will uncover how these towering formations came to life, hear stories that have traveled through generations, and create a tor‑inspired craft to take home. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic. 🍎
Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home! * Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with. This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.
Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the historic Blackstone Canal Towpath. Walks last between 45 - 60 minutes. Rangers offer talks on the history of the Blackstone Canal, transportation, and industrial landscapes. Programs might also be on environmental topics such as geology, birding, wildlife, natural landscapes, and pollution. These programs are offered on Saturdays in the months of June, July, August, and September. Walks start in front of the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation Museum at 10:00 A.M. In case of inclement weather, Towpath Talks will be held inside of the Kelly House Barn. The Barn is located about 100 yards down the walking trail past the Kelly House Museum of Transporation.
Join Volunteer Park Naturalist John Cely for a guided hike to some of the park's big trees! * Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants This hike will last approximately 3 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature. This hike goes off trail and covers up to 5 miles total.
Please join us for our FREE Forest Wellness Program! Relieve the stresses of your everyday life by taking the time to reconnect with nature and your inner forest. Join a certified Yoga instructor and our Volunteers for a 2 mile (round trip) guided walk and Yoga class amidst the tallest loblolly pine trees in South Carolina. Please meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. All you need to participate is yourself, a water bottle, tennis shoes, and comfortable clothing. In the event of inclement weather (rain, extreme cold, etc.) this event will be cancelled. Pets are not permitted on this program, service animals are welcome. For questions or more information please call 803-776-4396 or send us an email. Yoga is a system of techniques and guidance for living. One goal or limb of yoga is to make the body active through postures and breathing in order to calm the mind. Health benefits of exercise in nature: • Boosted immune system • Reduced blood pressure • Reduced stress• Improved mood• Increased ability to focus • Increased energy level
In honor of Flag Day, join us for an interactive program exploring the history and symbolism behind the ceremonial folding and presentation of the American flag during military funerals. The program will be held in the National Prisoner of War Museum.
Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.
Learn to fish with us this summer! Join park staff Sunday afternoons in June, July, and August for some FREE family fun. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing material and bait are provided. Activities available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Participants can drop-in at the Kelly House Barn at the Blackstone River State Park. This structure is located just down the towpath from the Kelly House Transportation Museum. Free parking is available at this site. Registration is not required and the program is free and open to all ages/skill levels. A portable toilet is available at this site.
Join us for nature walk and scavenger hunt. These walks through the Blackstone River State Park are intended for naturalists of all ages. Younger visitors will be able to complete a plant and animal scavenger hunt. Binoculars and animal identification guides are available for participants to borrow. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended for this program. This program is free and open to all Meet the guide by the Kelly House Museum of Transportation at 6:00 PM.
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.
In the early 1900s, paleontologists unearthed the Age of Mammals when they found full skeletons of extinct Miocene mammals in the hills of Nebraska -- species previously only known through fragments. At the same time, an age of friendship began between rancher James Cook and Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota. These two unprecedented events are preserved and protected here... at Agate Fossil Beds.
Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175-mile corridor encompassing a network of culturally and historically significant trails. This "trail by the sea" traverses wahi pana (storied landscapes), ancient Hawaiian sites and over 200 ahupuaʻa (traditional land divisions).
The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government. Both groups suffered greatly during the war, and some would never return to their villages.
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority during World War II to unjustly incarcerate Japanese Americans. Over 10,000 people, most American citizens, were incarcerated at Amache from 1942 to 1945.
American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.
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