To become a Junior Ranger of the Mississippi River, visit one or more of the visitor centers listed below. Ask for a Junior Ranger booklet when you arrive and answer the questions in it. To find the answers, you'll have to explore the Mississippi River and learn about some facet of Mississippi life!
When you've completed the booklet, just return it to the visitor center's front desk or mail it to the National Park Service. You will receive a snazzy badge and certificate recognizing you as a Junior Ranger.
Junior Rangers can make their own custom badge at the
Mississippi River Visitor Center.
Junior Rangers that fill out registration forms, are notified by the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area of future adventures. Those adventures include ranger-led canoe trips, barge rides, birding walks, or over-night camping expeditions!