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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Be A Junior Ranger
Brother and sister showing their badges and patches on vest.

How do you wear your badges and patches?

This program is offered to children ages 6-11. To meet the Junior Ranger requirements, children need to attend complete the Junior Ranger Handbook which can be downloaded off the web or picked up at one of the Visitor Centers in the park. Visitor Centers are located at Fort Pickens, Naval Live Oaks, Fort Barrancas, and Davis Bayou in the Mississippi District. During off-season when the park does not offer as many ranger-led programs, an extra activity in the handbook will count as a ranger-led program. Each age group has different requirements. Once the requirements are completed, bring handbook to Visitors Center and the child will receive a Junior Ranger certificate of completion and a badge.

The Junior Ranger Program provides a great opportunity for children visiting the park to learn about animals, plants, and old forts. Children will enjoy the adventures of a Junior Ranger and the opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger badge. It's fun, rewarding, and free!

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The arches at Fort Massachusetts are made of red and tan bricks.

Did You Know?
Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Massachusetts, on West Ship Island 12 miles off the Mississippi coastline, was covered by the 30-foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The fort has been reopened to the public.
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Last Updated: July 13, 2011 at 10:41 MST