• Double O Arch

    Arches

    National Park Utah

Be A Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Program
Free Junior Ranger booklets are available at the visitor center, or they may be downloaded below. Filled with fun activities, these books reveal the wonders of Arches to kids and parents alike. By completing five or more exercises, participants earn a Junior Ranger badge and signed certificate. Activities are designed for ages 6 to 12.

Junior Ranger Booklet
[5mb PDF File] 

 

Explorer Packs
These packs are designed for families who like to learn together while they explore the park. They contain binoculars, a hand lens, a naturalist guide, a notebook and activity ideas. Completing at least three activities is another way to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Packs may be checked out and returned at the Arches or Island in the Sky visitor centers.

Did You Know?

Pinyon Pine

Pinyon pines do not produce pine nuts every year. These delicious nuts can only be harvested every three to seven years. This irregular schedule prevents animals from adapting to an abundance of pine nuts and guarantees that at least some nuts will become new pine trees instead of a quick meal.