• View from the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Jeff Kochevar

    Colorado

    National Monument Colorado

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  • Rim Rock Drive is OPEN - Visitor Center is OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Rim Rock Drive is OPEN Be on the lookout for Desert Bighorn Sheep along Rim Rock Drive. There also may be minor traffic delays near the East Entrance over the coming weeks. Watch for construction flaggers on the roadway.

Be A Junior Ranger

Jr. Ranger Activity Guide

Download the Jr. Ranger Activity Guide or pick one up at the Visitor Center.



 
Jr. Ranger Badge

EXPLORE. LEARN. PROTECT
That's the Jr. Ranger Motto. Follow the steps below to earn your badge. The activity guide is designed for ages 5-12 but there is no age limit.

 
Working to complete the Jr. Ranger Activity Guide.

Working hard!

1. Complete the activities
in the Jr. Ranger Book.

 
Going for a hike.

Enjoying the trails.

2. Go for a hike!

 
Congratulations!

Congratulations!

3. Have your work checked by a ranger to receive your Jr. Ranger Badge and Certificate.

Did You Know?

Golden eagle

When desperate, golden eagles can take down animals as large as bighorn sheep or mule deer.  Golden eagles can be seen in and around Colorado National Monument. More...