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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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Junior Park Ranger Badge

BE A JUNIOR PARK RANGER

Help take care of your national treasures!

Anyone between the ages of 5 and 12 can become a Junior Park Ranger at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. There are challenging activities in our Junior Ranger Book that you can do when you visit the park. Learn more about the stuff that makes up the scenery.

Stop by the South Rim Visitor Center for more information and to pick up your free Junior Ranger Book.

 

SUMMER 2009 JUNIOR RANGER ACTIVITIES
Special games and activities will be held on the following dates:

Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 1, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 8, 2009 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:30am-11:30am

Programs begin at the South Rim Visitor Center. Please contact us for more information.

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Did You Know?
The Black Canyon stretches far beyond the 14 miles within the national park. Including the canyon within Curecanti National Recreation Area and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, the total length is 53 miles.

Last Updated: July 27, 2009 at 10:36 EST