• Aerial view of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in the fall

    George Washington

    Memorial Parkway DC, MD, VA

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Be A Junior Ranger

Are you ready to join the ranks of the National Park Service Junior Rangers? Junior Rangers explore, learn about, and protect national parks. They wear a special badge that they earn by proving that they know their national park and taking the Junior Ranger pledge. You can become a Junior Ranger by completing one of the activities described below.

 

Come to Junior Ranger Day

National Junior Ranger Day is April 20, 2013. Come to Belle Haven Park in the morning or the US Marine Corps War Memorial in the afternoon for hands-on activities and a chance to earn your Junior Ranger badge. If you have already earned a badge, you can earn a special sticker or patch. Call 703-289-2553 for more information.

 

Download an Activity Book

You can earn a Junior Ranger badge by downloading and completing one of these two books.

Fort Hunt Park Junior Ranger Book

Let's Move Outside

Mail completed books to:
GWMP Junior Rangers
700 George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101

 

Become a Webranger

Are you and your family planning a trip to other National Parks? Do you want to explore more of your National Parks online? Become a WebRanger.

Did You Know?

Aerial view of Glen Echo Park

People have enjoyed Glen Echo Park since it first opened in 1891. Today, visitors can ride the carousel, take a class, attend dances, and learn about the history of this special place. More...