Visiting a Natiional or State Park with kids this summer?

[StressCadet Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close StressCadet]

Do you know about the Junior Ranger program? My kids are a little old for this now-but they have participated previously in this program. Most notably at The USS Arizona Memorial (Pearl Harbor) I'll never forget my then 7 yr old being "sworn in" and given his Junior Ranger badge.

I was reminded of it when we visited Volcanoes National Park last week. They made a really big deal...announced over a loud speaker in the visitor's center...when a child passed their "exam" Told all of us we could now officially ask them questions about the Park. Lot's of clapping going on.

Excellent for kids 5-12.

Here is the website to see what's offered in the area you are visiting.

Interpretation and Education, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

[PigsDad Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PigsDad]

Thanks for the pointer. We are heading to Yellowstone this summer and will definitely check it out.

Kurt