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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
For Kids
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| NPS Photo by Patrick Myers | | Sliding down a big dune |
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The Great Sand Dunes were made for kids!
You can play in the sand, roll or slide down a dune, splash in Medano Creek in spring and early summer, hike in the mountains, see cool interactive exhibits at the Visitor Center, and earn a Junior Ranger badge. There are no poisonous animals or insects in the dunes - they are safe for all ages. Many ranger programs and the bison tours are kid-friendly; ask at the Visitor Center for the best programs for kids during your stay in the park.
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| NPS Photo | | Junior Ranger Booklet |
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The Junior Ranger Program at Great Sand Dunes is designed for kids ages 3-12, with activities for each age group. Complete the sections in the booklet for your age group, and earn a badge or a patch! Booklets require a minimum stay in the park of two hours for completion.
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| NPS Photo by Patrick Myers | | Interactive exhibits such as the Video Microscope bring science learning to life in the Discovery Room at Great Sand Dunes. |
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Interactive Exhibits help kids of all ages learn about the park in the Discovery Room at the Visitor Center. Some exhibits are available all year, while others are by reservation only for groups. A geology rock and mineral table, small lightning tube, and other exhibits make learning fun for pre-schoolers to adults. Call our education specialist at 719-378-6344 for details.
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| NPS Photo | | Hundreds of kids turned out for Junior Ranger Day in 2007; 2008's day should be even bigger! |
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Junior Ranger Day 2008 Join us June 14 for a day of fun learning activities for kids. Crafts, outdoor skills, kid-friendly ranger programs, sand castle building, sand sculpturing and more!
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Out of the Blue
An on-line curriculum resource for K-12th grade teachers and students
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Sand Sea Wonders
Natural History of Great Sand Dunes
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Did You Know?
Ute, Apache, and other tribes peeled bark from pine trees for food and medicine. Over 100 of these culturally peeled trees are still living in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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Last Updated: June 03, 2008 at 18:28 EST |
