Two junior rangers proudly display their badges alongside Ranger Danny.
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Explore, Learn, Protect: Be a Junior Ranger
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a gathering place of mountains, glaciers, rivers, wildlife and people.
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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve has two self-guided Junior Ranger Activity Books: Junior Ranger Journey and Where There Are Bears. The Junior Ranger program is a way to introduce children – and those young at heart – to the natural wonders of the park and explore their own role in preserving these wonders for future generations. Activities help participants learn about geology, history and culture, wildlife, how the remote nature of the park influences these resources, and much more.
Be a Junior Ranger In Person
If you are visiting the park in person, pick up your free Junior Ranger Activity Book at the Visitor Center in Port Alsworth, or speak with a backcountry ranger at Chinitna Bay, Silver Salmon Creek, and Upper Twin Lake. A park ranger at any of these locations will review and sign your completed book, lead you in the Lake Clark Junior Ranger pledge, and present you with an official badge.
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a place of wild wonders. There are places in the park where you can go and watch bears in the wild.
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Be a Junior Ranger Virtually
You can also experience the park virtually! Email us to request a copy of the Junior Ranger Activity Book and Badge. We hope that your virtual Junior Ranger journey inspires you to share Lake Clark with others and protect nature near you.
