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Dinosaur National Monument
For Kids
Three youth take the oath to become Junior Rangers and another youth works with her mother to complete her Junior Ranger booklet.
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Become a Junior Ranger and Junior Paleontologist at Dinosaur National Monument!
 
Participants earn a free badge when they complete either Junior Ranger Program booklet.

Participants earn a free badge when they complete either Junior Ranger Program booklets.

Dinosaur National Monument has Junior Ranger and Junior Paleontology programs available for children at no cost. Children are given a booklet with age-appropriate activities and complete a number of the activities based on their age. They are given a Junior Ranger or Junior Paleontologist badge upon completion.

Junior Rangers and Junior Paleontologists pledge to take care of Dinosaur National Monument and be respectful of the environment.

 
Raft going through rapids.  

Did You Know?
Whitewater rafting is a popular way to experience the remote canyon areas at Dinosaur National Monument. You can take a licensed commercial rafting trip or you can tackle the river on your own, provided you have a permit, the correct equipment and the necessary experience.

Last Updated: November 05, 2009 at 14:35 EST