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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Be A Junior Ranger
 
Park Ranger explaining activity to kids.

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Join rangers for fun Junior Ranger games.

Explore. Learn. Protect. That is what being a Junior Ranger is all about. 

If you are in Skagway, come visit Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park's Visitor Center. There you can pick up a Junior Ranger Book and spend the day exploring gold rush history. 

If you would like to get a head start on your Junior Ranger Badge for Klondike Gold Rush National Historical park you can download your workbook now and get started today!  Just select your age group and print out the booklet. 

Once you have finished the booklet you can bring it to the Visitor Center and find a ranger or send it to:

Klondike Gold Rush NHP
Attn: Junior Ranger
PO Box 517
Skagway, Ak 99840

 

 

 

Celebrate Junior Ranger Day 2009 With Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

 
Ranger leading future Junior Rangers on a walk.

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Ranger Molly helps kids discover Gold Rush History.

Join Park Rangers for a Junior Ranger celebration in Skagway, Summer 2009!

Come and enjoy Stampeder Fun and Games.

The celebration is open to all ages.

Kids will receive a special certificate, badge, and a raffle chance for participation in the annual Junior Ranger Celebration.

 

Date, time and location will be posted soon. Please check back soon.

Contact the Park at 970-983-9206 for more information

 

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Did You Know?
Most of those who went on the Klondike Gold Rush found no gold at all! By the time the gold seekers reached the gold fields of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, most of the good stakes had already been claimed.

Last Updated: March 09, 2009 at 18:36 EST