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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
For Kids
 
Father and son drinking from Pavilion Spring
Elizabeth Leonard
Trying the waters of Pavilion Spring
 

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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NPS/Lauren Gurniewicz

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!
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Junior Ranger Badge
Be a Junior Ranger
Kids can learn about the park and become a Junior Ranger
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WebRangers
Be a WebRanger
On-line activities that explore national parks!
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GoZone
GoZone
Go to the GoZone, and discover fun in your national parks!
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Historic photograph of the Lincoln Bridge  

Did You Know?
When the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was dedicated on February 12, 1909, Mrs. Lucy Bennett climbed to the top of a turret and broke a bottle of mineral water on the wall to christen the structure.
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Last Updated: November 21, 2009 at 14:19 EST