Monday, June 27, 2011

Junior Ranger



Last week we visited Rocky Mountain National Park for a fun family weekend. We stopped in at the visitors center and discovered a really fun program for children called Junior Ranger. The kids received a small activity book filled with games and activities about the animals, plants, and history of the park. The book included a Nature Sketchbook, Trail Bingo, a Scavenger Hunt, Riddles, and more.



Then we took a 45 minute walk around the visitor center where an actual Park Ranger taught the children the differences between the types of trees and helpful tips about hiking in the wilderness. The kids enjoyed spending time with the ranger and learned a lot.



After the hike the kids received an official junior ranger badge. The are very proud to be junior rangers. We went for a family hike later and they told everyone on the trail that they were junior rangers. At the end of the weekend we asked the kids what their favorite thing is that we did and of course they said becoming junior rangers.




Check with your local parks to see what programs are available in your area. Or you can become a junior ranger through this online program.

1 comment:

  1. My son did this in Yosemite in summer 2010:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/7230309@N05/4688569333/

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