National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Guadalupe Mountains National ParkA good hike and a good picnic lunch!
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Be A Junior Ranger

Become a Junior Ranger at Guadalupe Mountains National Park! Pick up a workbook at the Headquarters Visitor Center, then choose from a variety of fun and educational activities. Learn about the park's colorful history, study its unique fossils, and take a close look at its native plants and numerous animal inhabitants. Other activities, such as attending a ranger program, taking a hike, or visiting the stage ruins, may substitute for an activity in the workbook.
Complete any 3 activities to earn a certificate and a badge, complete 6 activities and receive a certificate, badge, and a patch!

Butterflyweed attracts many species of butterflies with its bright orange flowers and sugary nectar.  

Did You Know?
Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), was a significant medicinal source for physicians in the late 19th century who used it extensively as an expectorant and to treat smallpox. It bright-orange blossoms produce an irresistible nectar for butterflies, and thus its common name.

Last Updated: November 04, 2007 at 16:19 EST