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Fort Union National Monument
For Kids
 
Fort Union is a great family park. The adobe ruins delight kids as well as adults, and the hiking trail provides many opportunities for children to get out of the car and explore the ruins up close. Kids also enjoy the short interpretive talks and walks offered spring through fall. Stop at the visitor center to check current schedules, and take some time to view the exhibits and perhaps the park's orientation video.

Junior Ranger Program

Free Junior Ranger booklets are available at the visitor center. Filled with fun activities, these books reveal the wonders of Fort Union to kids and parents alike. By completing the exercises, participants earn a Junior Ranger badge or Patch. Activities are designed for ages 6 to 12.
telephone poles mark Historic Route 66  

Did You Know?
Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park unit to protect a section of Historic Route 66!

Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 09:42 EST