Special Junior Ranger programs are offered throughout the park on summer weekends (daily at Paradise in summer). A Junior Ranger Activity Book is available year-round. For more information contact the Longmire Museum at 360-569-2211 ext. 3314 or by e-mail.

Guided snowshoe walks are offered in winter and may be suitable for families with children 8 and up. Some trails are accessible for strollers and small children, including Trail of the Shadows (Longmire), Grove of the Patriachs (near Ohanapecosh), and Emmons Vista (Sunrise). Ask a ranger for additional suggestions.

Formal education programs are available for school and youth groups. For more information, contact Anne Doherty, Education Specialist, at 360-569-2211 x. 3319 or e-mail: Anne_Doherty@nps.gov

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Junior Ranger Program

Activity books are available at park visitor centers. Special programs for Junior Rangers age 6-11 are offered throughout the park in summer. Have fun, learn about your park, and earn a badge and certificate!