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Catoctin Mountain Park
Be A Junior Ranger
Catoctin Mountain Park Junior Ranger Badge.
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Upon completion of the program, kids receive a Catoctin Mountain Park Junior Ranger badge.

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM A self discovery workbook to be completed at the park Visitor Center and includes one trail activity. Park wildlife and cultural resources are explored through stories, fill-in the blank, puzzles, and games. A junior ranger badge will be awarded upon completion and review with a ranger of the workbook.The Junior Ranger Program promotes stewardship and protection of Catoctin Mountain Park, a unit of the National Park Service. Estimated time to complete the Program is approximately 1 hour for the workbook and 1 hour for the trail portion of the program. Ages 6-8 (pdf file) and Ages 9-11(pdf file).

 
The National Park Service also offers a Web Ranger program so even if you are not able to visit a national park you can still be a web ranger.  This web-safe environment collects no personal information.  Web Rangers complete an activity and receive a secret code word.  After completing an adventure (5 activities) the secret words can be redeemed for a reward.
Black & White photo of the 1929 Blue Blazes Whiskey Still that was raided by Deputy Hauver.  

Did You Know?
Deputy Sheriff Clyde L. Hauver was the first Frederick County, Maryland, Deputy to be killed in the line of duty. He was leading a raid on the Blue Blazes Whiskey Still on July 31, 1929 when he was shot and killed.

Last Updated: February 16, 2008 at 15:45 EST