Explore Chickasaw!
Chickasaw National Recreation Area offers many opportunities for children. The inviting waters of Travertine Creek and the Lake of the Arbuckles provide a place to cool off on a hot summer day; hiking trails serve as easy avenues to learn more about nature. To make the most of your visit, complete a junior ranger activity booklet to earn a badge!
Discover Chickasaw
There are many online resources for learning about Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the National Park Service. If you are writing a school report, or just want to learn more about your parks, visit the History & Culture, Nature & Science, and Plan Your Visit sections of this website.
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Swearing in new Junior Rangers
Be a Chickasaw Junior Ranger! A junior ranger is someone who, after attending ranger programs and completing activities in a workbook, promises to take care of Chickasaw NRA and other national parks. It is a great way to learn and have fun in the park! more...
Be a Junior Ranger
Kids can learn about the park and become a Junior Ranger more...
Be a WebRanger
On-line activities that explore national parks! more...
GoZone
Go to the GoZone, and discover fun in your national parks! more...
Did You Know? The Travertine Nature Center at Chickasaw National Recreation Area is built in a unique rock work design and sits on top of Travertine Creek offering visitors a relaxing view of the mix of water, stream, and forest. more...